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Return to the great era of China's eternal emperor, the Qin Dynasty, and change the established history.

Chapter 31 Full of pots and pans

By Doering DavidPublished 3 years ago 9 min read

This afternoon, several people in Chao Bo's thatched cottage talked about the big scene in the morning, but all of them were obviously absent-minded. Xiao Tao was in a daze from time to time, but the two brothers stood up frequently and looked out of the window. Ping was pacing uneasily in the room, sitting cross-legged on a straw mat, seemingly calmly knitting straw sandals, and he could use his dexterous hands. Today, I don't know why he made frequent mistakes.

"The money is coming!"

At that time, I heard a loud cry outside, and they immediately stopped what they were doing and stood up.

Then, the door was kicked open. Skinny Ji Ying came in with a big pottery basin in his hand, smiling, followed by Mu. His big hands were holding a small earthen bowl, and his face was filled with joy.

After that, Heifu and Dongmen Leopard also came in, closed the door and took it with them, keeping all envious and jealous eyes out.

When Ji and Mu put their utensils on the ground, they immediately gathered around, but they saw that there were four straw dustpans in pots and bowls, and inside the dustpan (běn), they were full of golden copper coins!

In this era, bronze is not called bronze, but commonly called "gold", because the copper-tin alloy is actually bright yellow before being oxidized in the ground. However, it is different from gold, which is the first-class currency. It is necessary to analyze the specific situation. Later generations, without distinction, understand all gold as copper, or all gold as gold, all of which are hooligans ...

So these copper coins piled up together are really shining, making everyone's eyes sparkle with strange light, especially those who have been waiting in the house for a long time, smiling from ear to ear.

They are all from poor backgrounds. In my life, I have never seen so much money!

The most exaggerated thing is Ping, who knelt on the ground as if to embrace the copper coins and said cheerfully, "Let me die on it."

Chao Bo was calmer and said shakily, "Are these really four thousand dollars?"

"yes." Hei Fu said with a smile, "A thousand dollars a piece, Yuan Bai gave us four pieces altogether. Ji Ying isn't at ease, but one piece has been counted! It's really four thousand dollars, not a penny, not a penny! "

That slope cypress was simply, one afternoon, and sent the money together. It deserves to be a well-known wealthy family in the county town. Of course, this is all because they asked officials to testify before, and set the deed coupon, so they couldn't default.

So, they were relieved, but then the question came, how should this money be divided?

For a time, all eyes were on Heifu. After so many days, Shichang's prestige was at its peak, and everyone listened to him.

"I think so."

Heifu squatted down, chose a piece, picked up half a dollar of each string of 100 pieces inside, divided them into five pieces, each of which cost 200 yuan, and set them aside.

"Mu, Bi, Ping, Yes, No, five of you, 200 yuan each."

He reached out to another dustpan and divided the thousand dollars in it into three parts.

"JiYing, small tao, 300 yuan a person. Chaobo 400 yuan. "

Finally, Heifu picked out another 500 yuan and put it in front of the East Gate Leopard.

"East Gate Leopard, 500 yuan."

Then he smiled and said, "The remaining 1,500 yuan belongs to me. Do you think this is a fair share?"

When Heifu shared money, everyone held their breath and didn't say a word. At last, they looked at each other. Some people were satisfied, but others had some opinions.

"I thought it was divided equally among ten people ..."

Ping, who took only 200 yuan, said a little sourly, while muttering, "What a lot …"

"You this fellow!"

Before Heifu made his statement, Ji Ying and Dongmen Leopard, two hardcore Heifu, were furious, but the first one to reprimand Ping was the oldest Chaobo in the crowd.

"Ping, don't be sarcastic!"

Chao Bo angrily pointed to Ping and said, "You really have no memory. When we said that we didn't want to compete for the first place, who made the decision to let us do our best? Without any initiative, there would be no money."

"What's more, why have you been training us day and night these days, and you've pulled out all the training methods handed down in your family? Otherwise, how can you make such rapid progress if you are as stupid as a cow?"

"In the end, at the beginning, what was the first person to negotiate with the wall cypress? For the sake of this four thousand dollars, he put himself in. If he lost, he would do things by himself and be a servant to the wall cypress for two years! Never implicate us. Now that I have won, I am willing to share money with us ... I have lived for more than 30 years, and I have never seen anyone who acts so justly. "

Every time he said something, Ping's face turned white, his head became lower and lower, and in the end, he completely hung down.

Chao Bo said in one breath what he had squeezed these days: "In my opinion, even if you get half the money, it will be fine!"

"Chao Bo said a fair word!" Dongmen and Jiying applauded, and Xiaotao, Bi and Mu also nodded yes.

During the whole process, Heifu kept smiling without a word, and waited until all the noise was over before he raised his hand and told them to be quiet.

"In fact, I have a reason to divide it like this."

"Five people get 200 yuan each, which is the reward you deserve for your hard training."

"JiYing these days, no less for me to persuade to comfort the people, have a small work, so when 300. “

When Ji Ying heard this, he nodded triumphantly to the crowd. Money is a trivial matter, but it is important that his contribution was not missed by his good brothers.

Black eyes looked at Xiao Tao, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Tao was threatened with bribery, but he refused outright without fear of rape." And he is the fastest learner and the most standard performer among all people. The people behind him are basically subject to him. Am I right? Therefore, it is also worth 300 yuan. “

Xiao Tao scratched his head embarrassedly and his face turned red again.

"As for ChaoBo. "Heifu bowed to him and said," Chaobo is an old soldier. He knows everything these days, and he has made great contributions to helping me improve my training methods. He is also an elder, so he deserves 400 yuan. "

"What should be done, what should be done." Trembling at the beard of Bo goat.

"Dongmen Leopard is a corporal. He has fully assisted me these days. Needless to say, this deserves 500 yuan." Dongmen Leopard nodded to Heifu, and Heifu had consulted with him in advance about money-sharing. Dongmen Leopard valued righteousness over wealth, and didn't have any opinions at all. It was all decided by Heifu.

After a slight pause, Heifu pointed to himself and said, "As for me, Chao Bo said it just now, so I won't boast. If anyone thinks my money is unfair, they can raise it. If everyone thinks it's right, I, Heifu, won't take any money and give it all to you! "

After speaking, his eyes swept to the crowd, and they were silent. No one dared to say a word no, including the one with the biggest opinion.

"200 yuan is enough." I picked up my share of the money contentedly and smiled, "You can let me buy a thick winter coat and add two pairs of coarse cloth shoes. What else can I be dissatisfied with?" ”

"Yes, what is fair, we have nothing to say!" His brother Mu seldom said a word.

"In addition to money, Shichang also shared wine and meat with us, and helped us to reduce next year's watch. So great kindness, if you still dare to complain, it's really a conscience eaten by pigs and dogs!" Ji Ying cursed.

Others have echoed it, pocketing their own money, and indoor laughter has resumed ...

……

Decay money, although it is done behind closed doors, has JiYing's big mouth, which soon spread to the outside world, and even the pawns are talking about it and admiring it.

In this way, in the evening, the "black husband's money sharing" has been passed to the ears of Weiduxian in the county right by Chen Baijiang's mouth.

"Good, it seems that this male scholar Heifu is not only skilled in martial arts, but also a talented person who can do his job well and train the rabble in order. Besides, his reward is even and reasonable."

He looked at Chen Baijiang: "It would be our dereliction of duty if such people were not officials ..."

"What does it mean to be an official?"

Chen will be one leng, although he saw the right commandant's appreciation of Heifu, but he never expected that Du Xian had the intention of making Heifu a collector!

Counting, Heifu has a title, is an adult, and the hard conditions for being an official have been met. But after this incident, this man was completely enmity with Zuo Wei and Bing Baijiang. This pledge, the right commandant wants to let it be the official, what does this mean? Is it necessary to completely turn against Zuo Wei? Or do you just want to keep Zuo Wei in the throat before being transferred?

Moreover, there are many ways for Qin to appoint officials. Is the right commandant going to personally recommend him? Or let the place choose by itself? Or ask the county magistrate to recruit? The first risk is too great, and the latter two are not easy.

"This matter is not urgent."

Du Xian waved his hand and said, "Let me have a look at this person's disposition again, and it won't be too late until the end of the guard service!"

……

On the other hand, Heifu didn't know what the right commandant was discussing with Chen Baijiang. After the end of the ten-day contest, all the guards began to edit together, holding bamboo and wooden sticks, and began to practice "dividing and combining, and solving".

After learning these things, they are qualified reservists, who may be called up to the army at any time, distribute weapons, conduct more professional training, and then set foot on the real battlefield.

Even if you have the previous foundation, it is also the fastest action to complete when you practice together. However, Heifu always feels that Chen Baijiang, who trains them, has always looked at himself meaningfully these days, and his attitude is no longer the arrogance of kindness before, but has become a warm netting ...

As for Bing Baijiang, he hasn't been seen since he was severely punished by the right commandant that day, squatting and jumping frog for ten laps on this tinker in front of other guards and county guards. It's said that it's keeping the body healthy. After all, it's ten laps of frog leaping. Your legs are almost broken. And in the future, I'm afraid I can't get a foothold in tinkering. It is said that it is possible to transfer to several townships below Anlu County.

On the morning of October 15th, after finishing the last joint training, the guards were allowed to rest for half a day, but they were not allowed to go out. From tomorrow, they will begin to serve harder, and the good days are over.

Heifu went back to the hut, and discussed with the people whether to cut the dried meat given by Dabi today and improve the food.

He said that he would share all the meat, but everyone was embarrassed, so he only asked Heifu to share five and leave five to bask in, and take them home after serving. Anyway, dried meat has been salted, and it won't rot in winter.

As for being stolen? I'm sorry, Qin law stipulates that even if you used to cut a small piece of meat the size of your thumb, even if it wasn't worth a penny, you should be punished for theft. You will be shaved with black hair, and you will never be seen again.

With Heifu taking the lead, Dongmen Leopard also took out two of the five dried meats that he got and shared them with everyone. In this way, everyone can eat some meat every day, and the days are very unhappy.

Just then, Ji Ying, who went to borrow the kettle for cooking, came back. This fellow shouted outside the house, "Heifu, someone outside the school yard came to see you, saying it was your brother!"

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