Shao Xi and others left Qingshan City early in the morning and headed for Wanxian County. According to the normal schedule in the past, they could reach Wanxian County before dark.
However, what surprised Shao Xi was that the camels picked for him by the shopkeeper of Qingshan City Taihe Trading Company obviously had good walking speed, and the speed of traveling was no slower than riding a horse.
It's just that meeting passers-by along the way will always attract people's attention. After all, there are not many people riding camels in the Central Plains.
Moreover, the direction taken by these people is not the only way to the Western Region, which inevitably arouses curiosity.
Several Central Plains people were not heading towards the Western Region, but they were all riding tall camels and leading a horse, which made people feel a little awkward no matter how they looked at it.
Especially with Wu Qiu'er's figure riding a camel, although it looks better than riding a horse, it still feels like animal cruelty.
In fact, the camel Wu Qiu'er rode was specially selected for him to be strong and tall. An ordinary camel could not carry his weight.
Faced with the strange looks from people along the way, Shao Xi and others felt it didn't matter. Instead, they sat leisurely on the camel and felt quite comfortable.
Halfway through, Lao Wu suddenly asked Shao Xi: "It's been a little over a year since I left Wan County. Do you think that brat Zhang Chong has embraced his son now?"
Shao Xi touched his chin and said with a wicked smile: "It depends on him. You ask me, how do I know? We have only been away for more than a year, so there probably won't be any big changes.
"Now Zhang Chong is working for two brats Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu. It's probably because they have similar odors. Maybe a few of them are eating, drinking and having fun outside every day."
Old Wu chuckled after hearing this, and seemed to recall the scene of chasing Han Song in the middle of the night. He and Shao Xi came back disgraced, but Zhang Chong and the others were as tired as dogs.
It's just that the battle in Zhang Chong's courtyard caused him to lose many brothers who worked with him in the county government. This kid was sad for a long time.
Although it had only been a short year, Old Wu missed him very much. Although this boy was a bit simple-minded, he was honest and straightforward, and he was a person worthy of being friends.
The few people walked and chatted, never stopping to rest along the way, and finally arrived at the county seat of Wanxian County near dusk.
Although today's Wanxian County does not seem to have changed much, it seems to be much more lively. There are no longer banditry here, and the city gates are no longer closed as early as before, and shops do not have to close before dark. .
Today, the sounds of vendors can be heard in the streets and alleys of Wanxian County. Women and children no longer go home early and stay shut. Shops and inns are open as usual, eliminating the feeling of depression that year.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Shao Xi felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment. It was exactly a year ago that he and Lao Wu discovered and captured Han Song, the fake county magistrate, that changed the situation of banditry in Wanxian County.
Now the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and peace is what Shao Xi wants to see most.
A few people riding camels were walking down the street, and they immediately became the most eye-catching target. People along the way couldn't help but stop and watch, probably wondering what these people were doing. Why did he come to Wanxian County on a camel?
Not only did Shao Xi feel no embarrassment at the strange glances cast by passers-by, but he smiled and waved to them. The people here were quite simple, and many people actually waved to him in response.
Several people came to the county government office. When the gatekeeper saw such strange people coming, he stepped forward and stopped them.
One of the government officials raised his hands to the four of them and asked, "You don't seem to be locals. What's the point of coming to the county government office at this time? The county magistrate and the county magistrate are not in the county government office at this time. If anything happens to you guys, please come back tomorrow!"
Shao Xi quickly asked, "So Zhang Chong, is Zhang Captou here?"
The officer shook his head and replied to Shao Xi: "Zhang Captou left with the two adults. As for where he went and what he did, we don't know."
When Old Wu heard this, he smiled and said to Shao Xi: "It seems that you guessed it right. These two brats Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu may have gone out with Zhang Chong to fool around."
Shao Xi also laughed out loud after hearing this. Unexpectedly, the two yamen servants quit after hearing what they said.
"Who are you? You are so bold and dare to call the county magistrate and the county magistrate by their first names. Do you still have some rules?
"The county magistrate and the county magistrate are deeply loved by the people in our Wanxian County. They are the Qingtian Master of our Wanxian County, and Zhang Tou is our eldest brother. You actually said that they were fooling around, what should you do? crime?"
Shao Xi and Lao Wu were stunned for a moment after hearing what the yamen servant said, and then looked at each other and laughed even harder.
It seems that these three brats are doing well in Wanxian County now, and they have actually become the Qingtian Master loved by the people!
Shao Xi said to the government servant in front of him: "Since your Lord Qingtian is not in the county government office, we will not disturb him.
"When Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu come back, remember to tell them that their classmate and friend Shao Xi in Kyoto is now living in the Bafang Inn in the city, and ask them to come find me."
When the two government officials heard that the visitor was a classmate of the county magistrate and the county magistrate in Kyoto, their attitudes immediately changed.
He quickly bowed his hands to Shao Xi and said, "I don't know that you are friends with the county magistrate and the county magistrate. Please forgive me for any offensive words. I will definitely bring the words to you when you come back."
"Um."
After Shao Xi responded, he took Lao Wu, Fu Biao and Wu Qiu'er and went to the inn to stay.
Originally, he had thought of living directly in the county government office, but now that they were away, he had no choice but to settle in an inn first.
They went to stay at the Bafang Inn a year ago. When they first arrived at the door, the innkeeper did not recognize them, but was attracted by the camels they had brought.
It wasn't until Shao Xi and others took their seats in the lobby and asked the waiter to order some food that the waiter recognized Shao Xi and Lao Wu.
This was so serious that he turned around and ran to pull the shopkeeper over.
A year ago, everyone in the Bafang Inn knew that these two people were very important. They also knew that the fake county magistrate Han Song was in the hands of them. He can be regarded as the benefactor of Wan County. Naturally, this warm reception is Indispensable.
Shao Xi jokingly asked the shopkeeper: "How have you been this year? I don't need to write detailed records to stay here, right?"
With a smile on his face, the shopkeeper replied diligently: "No, no, no, of course not! It was all thanks to the two adults at first, but now the banditry in Wanxian County has been eliminated, and the curfew naturally no longer exists, so why bother using it?" What details should I write?
"Now the people of our Wanxian County are happy, and the county magistrate loves the people like his own children. This is very different from the past!"
Shao Xi remembered that Zhang Chong was the one he met in the Bafang Inn, so he casually asked the shopkeeper: "I wonder how Zhang Chong is doing now? We just went to the county office, and your County Magistrate Han and Zhang Chong were unexpectedly there. None of them are here, but what big things happened in your Wanxian County recently? They still have to go out on business at this time. "
When the shopkeeper heard Shao Xi's question, he couldn't help being happy and replied with a smile: "Where is the business? It's just that the county magistrate and the county prime minister are both good drinkers like Zhang Captou." People will go out to drink every day when they have nothing to do, and they have drunk all the restaurants in our Wanxian County."
"Oh? Mr. Han of yours takes the county magistrate and Zhang Captou out to drink every day. Aren't you afraid of delaying business?"
The shopkeeper also laughed after hearing this.
"Master Han and Master Zheng are not people who are greedy for pleasure. They handle government affairs properly every day during the day, and there is never any delay in the affairs of the people.
"Thanks to the good management of the two adults, there is nothing happening in Wanxian County now. The people in the county are happy to see the two adults coming out to have fun with the people every day."
After hearing this, Lao Wu said to Shao Xi in surprise: "Hey! It seems that these two brats are doing a good job in Wanxian County now! I didn't expect that they are so loved by the people, and they can change even when they go out to drink and have fun. Cheng is happy with the people, and it seems that he has won the hearts of the people!"
The shopkeeper knew that Shao Xi and Lao Wu were high-ranking officials in the capital, but he was a little surprised when Lao Wu called Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu brats.
So he asked cautiously: "Do you two know our county magistrate and county magistrate?"
Shao Xi nodded and replied: "We know each other. We were classmates and friends at Bailu Academy when we were in Daliang, Kyoto. I came here just to visit him. I don't want to be rejected at the county government office."
When the shopkeeper heard this, he quickly said: "I see, then I suggest you go to the Wanfu Restaurant in our city. The two adults and Zhang Captou often drink in that restaurant. Maybe you can find them there."
Shao Xi thought about it. Now that he came to Wan County, he just happened to go out for a walk. Even if he couldn't find Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu, it wouldn't matter.
So they had a few hasty meals with Lao Wu and others, and left some things they didn't need to carry with them in the room upstairs. They strolled out of Bafang Inn and walked on the streets of Wanxian County. Wandered around.
Along the way, I asked about the location of Wanfu Restaurant, and several people headed towards Wanfu Restaurant in a leisurely manner.
Today's Wanxian County seems a lot more lively than before. It is also the time to light the lanterns, and the business in all walks of life in the city seems to be more prosperous than during the day.
Now people can go out on the streets at night. After working all day, they naturally come out to find some entertainment at this time.
Shao Xi and the others were strolling leisurely like this, and unknowingly arrived at the door of Wanfu Restaurant.
Just as he was about to enter the restaurant, he saw two familiar figures. They were two women, one looked dignified and steady, and the other looked smart and well-behaved.
Aren't these the same Zhao Qiaoyun and Shiliu who were rescued by him and Lao Wu from Han Song?
