As for Lin Sanzhu, when he heard that it was really his son, he was so happy that he said, "Oh, he's back. Just come back. Just come back."
At this moment, Lin Sanzhu felt that there was probably no sound better than this "Dad" in the world.
Zhong Rong also heard Lin Sanzhu's question. Thinking that his in-laws had been worried all day long, he hurriedly answered, "In-laws, we are all back."
"Yes, Uncle Zhong, we are all back together!" Zhong Jinan and Zhong Jinhua said in unison, their voices full of pride.
"Hey, come back, come back!" Hearing that they were all back, and every one of them was full of energy, Lin Sanzhu couldn't help but grin from the corners of his mouth to his ears, and he finally felt relieved.
Compared to Lin Sanzhu's excitement, the city gate guards were much more dedicated to their duties.
Although the voice did indeed belong to Lord Zhizhou, the few city gate guards were not in a hurry to open the door. Instead, they first waited for the guards on the city tower to check and see that it was indeed their Lord Zhizhou, and that there were no extra people among the four people and four horses, then they pulled down the city door bolt and slowly opened the city gate.
Such careful operation made Lin Yuanqiu quite satisfied, so when he entered the city, he immediately praised the guards. He also warned that in the future, we should follow the same practices as today. No matter who comes, we must act according to the rules.
Several guards were a little embarrassed to be praised so directly by Master Zhizhou, but although they were shy, their backs were straight.
Nowadays, the person they admire the most must be Mr. Zhizhou.
To be honest, when the adults first came to take office, they did not think that such a young official could have experience in managing a city.
But now, in the entire Yongning Prefecture, as long as the Lord Zhizhou is mentioned, there is no one who does not give a thumbs up.
Apart from anything else, just by allowing farmers to move into the city, Master Zhizhou can be regarded as the savior of the villagers.
Among the several city guards, there are those who live in the countryside. In previous years, every time in the middle of winter, they were always worried, fearing that some Shanrong people would visit their homes.
But now, grandparents, wives, children, and brothers have all moved into the city, and they no longer have to worry about food being robbed or family members being killed or injured.
Master Zhizhou solved the worries and uneasiness of the villagers in one step.
It's pitiful to say that this year, their family had a peaceful year for the first time.
Then there is the issue of New Year's goods. After working as city gatekeepers for so long, this is the first time they have encountered New Year's goods. Each person has twenty kilograms of rice and flour, ten kilograms of pork, four kilograms of cakes, and a reward of two taels of silver.
The city guards still clearly remember the envy in the eyes of their neighbors and the surprise and joy of their families when they returned home carrying these new year's goods.
The city guards were talking about this yesterday, and they all felt that there has never been a more comfortable life than this year. Not only did the family live in the city, but the younger brothers and sisters also found jobs in the workshops to earn money. Making a living has relieved him a lot of the pressure of supporting his family. In the final analysis, all these good things are because they have a governor who is dedicated to the people.
What the guards were thinking at this time was, no wonder the older generation said that people should not be judged by their appearance. Who would have thought that in their eyes, such a young man, who is about the same age as his own younger brother, would actually have such great ability, with the ability being less than a year old? In the year, Yongning City, which was originally depressed and desolate, was revitalized.
After seeing his son, Lin Sanzhu looked him up and down first, and then he breathed a sigh of relief when he found that there was nothing wrong with him.
Zhong Rong, on the other hand, quickly took off a cloth bag from the saddle and handed it to several guards, "Here, tomorrow you hang this on the city gate. If any people ask, just say it's a Shanrong bandit." The head of heads.”
What? Head! !
The city gate guards were startled, but when they realized it was a Shanrong person, they immediately became excited again.
Especially Zhang Dongzi and He Guixiang. Their original homes were in the countryside, so they could be regarded as growing up watching the evil things done by Shanrong people. If you ask them who they hate the most in their lives, it is definitely None other than the Shanrong people.
Therefore, after hearing that the bag contained the head of a Shanrong man, Zhang Dongzi immediately took the bag with joy on his face.
As for He Guixiang, when he looked at Lin Yuanqiu, his eyes were almost shining, "So, my lord, you left the city so early today to kill the leader of the mountain army!"
Yes, several other city gate guards remembered that their adults had left the city early today.
Zhang Dongzi was very moved, "Sir, you are really a good gentleman to our people in Yongning Prefecture!"
Naturally, Zhong Rong would not miss the opportunity to gain fame for his son-in-law, and immediately said with a smile, "Not just the leader of the thieves, this time you, Lord Zhizhou, led the soldiers to kill two hundred and thirteen Shanrong thieves in one fell swoop."
Why Zhong Rong knew so clearly was because of the horses. The number of horses they captured tonight was exactly this number.
Two hundred and thirteen? God!
At this time, more than a few city gate guards' eyes turned into bells with shock, and even Lin Sanzhu on the side almost dropped his jaw in shock.
Why are there so many? Oh, God bless God bless God bless. Fortunately, his dogs are back with all their tails and beards.
As for Lin Yuanqiu, when he saw Bingwei, who was so happy that he couldn't control himself, swinging the cloth bag left and right like a pancake, he didn't dare to take a second look at the other person's hand.
By the way, this is too scary.
It was only when Lin Yuanqiu came out of the military camp just now that he learned that his father-in-law had taken Dui Dui Mao's head.
It was strange to say that Lin Yuanqiu thought of when he shot arrows at the Shanrong people tonight, but he didn't feel the slightest bit of fear. Instead, he just felt a sense of revenge for the people.
But now when I saw the bag with the head, I felt a little scared. It must be because I had too little experience.
Lin Yuanqiu thought to himself that as a magistrate with military power, things like this would definitely happen again in the future, so he must adapt as soon as possible.
Regarding the matter of hanging the heads of the Shanrong thieves, Lin Yuanqiu originally thought it was not necessary. Anyway, annihilation would be annihilation. But now he saw the excited expressions on the faces of the city gate guards, and suddenly remembered the morale-boosting words his father-in-law said.
Yes, it is necessary to have soldiers whose morale is more than just marching and fighting. Farmers who pull rakes and help plows and businessmen who work hard to get rich are also indispensable. After being frightened by the mountain soldiers for so many years, the common people should take a good look at it. I felt depressed in my heart.
"Dad, why are you wearing so little clothes?"
When Fu Lin Sanzhu mounted his horse, Lin Yuanqiu touched his father's cold hand.
Lin Sanzhu didn't take it seriously, "There is a brazier burning over the guard's side. Dad doesn't feel cold."
Lin Yuanqiu didn't believe it, so he quickly took off his cloak and asked Lin Sanzhu to put it on. Don't touch it in the cold winter.
Lin Sanzhu knew his son's temperament, so he didn't refuse and put on the cloak neatly. But when his dog got on the horse, Lin Sanzhu quickly unfolded the cloak and wrapped his son in it.
Looking at the father and son riding in front, Zhong Rong felt that this was probably how a father was kind and his son was filial.
"father."
"What's the matter?" Lin Sanzhu hugged his son's waist and covered him tightly with his cloak.
"Tomorrow you can take two thousand taels of silver notes to the bank and exchange them for some loose silver. Your son will take them to the military camp to reward the soldiers."
"Hey, dad knows."
Lin Sanzhu naturally knew that the money his son was talking about was not to mention that it was very appropriate to use the money to reward soldiers.
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Logically speaking, it is already midnight, and those who stay on top of the year should have gone back to their rooms to sleep.
But at this moment, the main room in the backyard of the government office was still brightly lit.
Old Lintou and Wu were sitting at the top, and everyone else was also there. Although it was already very late, no one had any intention of going back to their room. It was already this hour, and Yuan Qiu and the others hadn't come back yet, so how could they calm down and calm down? sleep.
As for the little ones at home, they were already asleep in the arms of their mother, grandmother, and father because they were so sleepy.
The same goes for Bao'er. At just over two months old, he is the most sleepy. Zhong Yurou hugged her son and looked at his cute sleeping face, but she couldn't relax at all. She didn't know how her husband was doing now, and what happened to her father, eldest and second brothers.
Although Zhong Yurou has confidence in the skills of her father and brothers, the Shanrong people are famous for their ferocity, so how can she rest assured until she sees them coming back.
Seeing that her parents-in-law looked like they couldn't cheer up, Mrs. Zhou said with concern, "Mom, Dad, are you two hungry? How about your daughter-in-law cook some noodles?"
Because everyone had something on their minds, except for a group of young people, no one else ate much of the New Year's Eve dinner tonight. Lao Lintou and Wu only held the bowls and put down their bowls and chopsticks before taking two bites of rice.
Old Lintou shook his head, "Let's wait until Yuan Qiu and the others come back."
Wu had the same idea. She had no intention of eating right now. There is also the third child, who has not seen anyone for a day. She knows about the son she gave birth to. Wu can be sure that her third son must have been waiting at the city gate all day.
I gave birth to three sons and two daughters, and the one who cares most about the children is the third.
Mrs. Wu was just thinking about this nonsense and didn't know if she had eaten yet, but she heard running noises in the yard. Mrs. Feng reacted the fastest. She stood up and walked towards the door. Zhong Yu Rou followed closely behind.
The eyes of everyone in the room were also focused on the door.
Before Feng and Zhong Yurou could open the curtain, Ping An had already opened the curtain and came in with a face full of joy, "Old Master, Old Madam, Young Master, they are back!"
"Are you all back?" Wu was extremely surprised.
Ping An nodded repeatedly, "They're all back."
Ouch, this is so good. Mrs. Wu hurriedly put her hands together. Bodhisattva bless. Bodhisattva bless.
Lao Lintou, Lin Dazhu, Lin Erzhu, and Lin Yuanfeng all breathed a sigh of relief. Just come back. Now they can finally feel relieved.
After a while, several people wearing cold clothes entered the house.
Seeing his grandma sitting at the top, Lin Yuanqiu took a few steps forward, bent his knees and knelt down towards the two of them, "Master, grandma, your grandson has made you two worried."
Old Lin quickly stood up and helped him up, then carefully touched his grandson's shoulder and arm, "Is there any injury?"
"No." Lin Yuanqiu stretched out his arms to show Lao Lin that he was unharmed. Then he touched his stomach and said with a smile, "Master, my grandson is just a little hungry."
Lin Yuanqiu was telling the truth. He had eaten a few steamed buns since noon, and his stomach had already growled several times.
When his grandson said he was hungry, Old Lintou couldn't help laughing.
"Let's eat when we're hungry. It just so happens that I and you are also hungry."
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhou hurriedly put her grandson into Lin Dazhu's arms and immediately prepared to go to the kitchen, "Yuan Qiu, my aunt will prepare delicious food for you. By the way, there is also your favorite food." braised fish.”
"Yes, yes, after eating braised fish, our whole family will have more than enough every year!" Mrs. Wu was beaming.
Madam Liu had already stuffed her grandson into Lin Erzhu's arms. While rolling up her sleeves, she said to Madam Zhou, "I'll help my sister-in-law."
Qin Hehua and Gao Cui didn't just sit there. After putting the sleeping children on the kang in the room, they all went to the kitchen to help.
During the Chinese New Year, chicken, duck, and fish are all ready-made, so it is naturally quick to prepare. In less than half an hour, a sumptuous late-night snack is ready.
Lin Sanzhu went to the warehouse and brought a jar of wine over. This was the New Year's gift from the Qin family when he sent persimmon cakes to the Qin family that day.
"Mom, this is fruit wine. It won't be intoxicating. My son, I'll fill it up for you." Lin Sanzhu took Wu's bowl and poured the fruit wine quickly.
Then came the Feng family, the Zhou family, the Liu family, Zhong Yurou, Gao Cui and the others. After hearing that it was fruit wine that was not intoxicating, all the female relatives were ready to pour some to taste.
For a moment, the hall was filled with the sound of clinking cups and cups.
Although it is almost the end of the year, for the Lin family, their New Year's Eve dinner has really just begun.
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This year’s New Year’s Day is different from any other.
No, genius Meng Mengliang, before the firecrackers of every household to welcome the New Year have gone off, there are people beating gongs through the streets and alleys of Yongning City.
Hearing the sound of the gong "dang, dang, dang," the people who were still sitting on the heated kang were wondering what was going on. However, they heard the sound of the gong followed by the cheerful shouting, "Good news, good news, good news. Lord Zhizhou led his troops to kill 213 Shanrong thieves, and the heads of the thieves are hanging on the city tower, everyone, come and see!"
The ones who struck the gong were Zhang Dongzi and He Guixiang. They finally waited for dawn and immediately came to announce the great news to the people in the city with the gong.
At this moment, Lin Yuanqiu was already thinking about the next arrangements in his heart.
After annihilating so many Shanrong people this time, I guess they won't let it go, so I must be prepared.
It is said that there is no turning back after a bow is fired. Now that he has already taken action, Lin Yuanqiu naturally has a backup plan in mind.
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