Pampering and obedient young husband

Chapter 97 Back in Beijing

spring turns to autumn, and in a blink of an eye it's the harvest season.

Wu Tongzhi was fined a thousand taels of gold last time for breaking into the Chengfu at night. This time he worked hard to become the first in taxation and get a reward of one thousand taels of gold to make up for it.

The other officials were also full of confidence. Cheng Junyin glanced at the officials who were obviously darkened, and finally settled on Tongpan, who didn't look very good.

"You come first."

The magistrate stepped forward bravely. After reporting the tax amount, the officials all showed a confident smile on their faces.

Wu Tongzhi laughed and said with a heavy belly, "Master Tongpan, did you report a mistake? Your taxes are not much different from last year. With this bad tax and food, you..."

Tongpan lowered his eyes and gritted his teeth and said: "I will Make up for it."

Chengjun Yin said with a smile, "Okay, Lord Tongpan is really grand."

Wu Tongzhi caught a glimpse of Chengjun Yin's smile, and his heart went crazy.

Why do you feel that Mr. Cheng is smiling so horribly?

The officials reported the tax situation one by one. In the end, except for Tong Yan who failed to meet the requirements, every other official exceeded the target. Among them, Wu Tongzhi accomplished the best.

There was a real smile in Cheng Junyin's eyes.

Wu Tongzhi knew that although this person had many minor problems, he was not bad at getting things done.

After Wu Tongzhi got one thousand taels of gold, his proud chin was raised to the sky, "I'll give it to you, I'll give it to you."

Chengjun Yin said at the right time, "Wu Tongzhi has real talent and learning, if he is down-to-earth, Work, promotion is just around the corner."

He paused and asked meaningfully: "How are you doing with Miss Wu?"

Wu Tongzhi broke into a cold sweat and said, "I went back to my parents' home with her mother!"

Chengjun Yin said softly: "Uncle. He once told me in private that he was most disgusted by people who abandoned their useless wives and spoiled their concubines. I think so. After all, an ungrateful person cannot be a good official. "

Wu Tongzhi married a man from a poor family when he was young . A brother from a relatively well-off family relied on his brother's dowry and the money he laundered to continue his studies and get into high school.

Wu Tongzhi initially thought of kindness and treated his brother well, but as time went by, he gradually lost his true feelings and married a merchant girl from Chanzhou.

This merchant girl from Chanzhou is now Mrs. Wu.

The original Wu Fu Lang was now a concubine.

Wu Tongzhi knelt down on the ground with a pop, "My lord, what you said is absolutely true."

The next day, Chengjun Yin heard that Wu Tongzhi had divorced Mrs. Wu and helped Mr. Wu back to his original position.

Everyone realized that Wu Tongzhi actually had a real husband.

Hao Duoyu whispered a few words in Cheng Junyin's ear.

Cheng Junyin frowned, "Is this true?"

Hao Duoyu said firmly: "Those brats told me."

The brats in Hao Duoyu's mouth were the soldiers who were guarding the mountain and refused to come down.

During this time, Hao Duoyu became familiar with those people, and realized that the reason why these people couldn't wait to go down the mountain was because of a sudden wolf disaster on the mountain. Every night, wolves either howled or appeared to make a surprise attack.

After a few days, they were frightened, couldn't sleep well, and were exhausted physically and mentally. No one wanted to stay on the mountain any longer.

When Hao Duoyu heard this, he knew who was responsible. He felt happy in his heart, but he was drinking with them with a smile on his face.

A drunken soldier spilled the beans, "That brat Api is so lucky. We still have to work the night shift here, so he can go back and hug his wife to sleep!"

Hao Duoyu asked him who Api was. The soldier's answer Shocked him.

Api was the soldier who followed Wu Qianliu to escort the weapons. Wu Qianliu hadn't come back yet, but Api did.

He felt something was wrong, so he came to tell Chengjun Yin.

Chengjunyin pondered for a long time, his eyes fell on the tax account book in front of him, and asked: "When will our people arrive?"

Hao Duoyu replied: "One day later."

Chengjunyin's eyes were deep, "You let the leader People came to see me alone."

After the bandits were wiped out, Brother Tang began to liquidate the losses caused by the bandits and then deal with the opening matters.

These things may sound simple, but in fact they are extremely complicated. Brother Tang often comes back later than Chengjun Yin when he is busy.

When Chengjun Yin returned home that day, he heard that Brother Tang hadn't returned yet, so he simply waited at the door.

When it got dark, a simple carriage drove slowly under the moonlight.

After Brother Tang got out of the car, he saw Chengjun Yin's face was dark, and his heart skipped a beat. He smiled in a hurry and said, "Husband, why did you come back so early today?"

Chengjun Yin pointed to the sky with a resentful look in his eyes, "Good morning. "

Brother Tang felt guilty and held Chengjunyin's arm as he walked in, "I'm hungry,"

Chengjunyin gritted his teeth and said, "You dare to come back so late when you're hungry! I don't care about my body anymore."

Brother Tang nodded obediently and said after Chengjun Yin finished speaking, "We're almost done."

He asked, "Husband, are we leaving here soon?"

The Holy Master asked your husband to come. Cicada State aims to change the current situation of poverty in Cicada State.

This year Cicada State has had a bumper harvest, and the field tax collected alone is not inferior to that of several other major states.

The emergence of sauce workshops attracted countless businessmen from other places and indirectly boosted the economic growth of Cicada Prefecture.

Now Cicada Prefecture is no longer the poorest prefecture in the rest of the country, and it only took less than two years for my husband to do all this.

Cheng Junyin gently squeezed Brother Tang's wrist, "It's almost here."

Brother Tang pursed his lips and said, "Then I have to be busy again."

After he leaves, someone will have to find someone to take over the business in Cicada State.

Chengjun Yin suggested, "If you can't find anyone, consider hiring employees from Chantie County."

Brother Tang raised his eyebrows and smiled deeply, "Okay."

Chengjun Yin took him in and walked inside.

Keiichi also came back late, and when they walked in they found that Keiichi and Xiong Beimiao were still having dinner.

It was already past dinner time. Seeing Xiong Beimiao's unfriendly eyes, Brother Tang silently shrank behind Chengjun Yin.

Chengjun Yin was angry that Brother Tang came back late, but he couldn't bear the thought of Brother Tang being killed. He could only protect Brother Tang and make excuses for Brother Tang, "There are many things going on in the government office today. Brother Tang went to the government office to pick me up. So I went back home a little late."

Jing glanced at him and lowered his head.

Xiong Beimiao looked at him helplessly, "I just asked Aunt Chang a quarter of an hour ago, and Aunt Chang told me that Brother Tang hasn't responded to you yet."

He sighed, "I know you can't bear to be cruel to him, I didn't know you wouldn't even let me say a word about him."

Cheng Junyin touched the tip of his nose and saw Brother Tang snickering from the corner of his eye.

He squeezed Brother Tang's hand again, hinting him not to laugh too much.

After all, Yue Mu is his elder. If Brother Tang really pisses off Yue Mu, there is nothing he can do to protect him.

Xiong Beimiao glared at Brother Tang, "I just told your father that if he doesn't come back after dark next time, I will go out and catch him, and you will do the same."

He urged, "Why don't you come and eat quickly ? , look how thin you have become."

Brother Tang didn't dare to behave when he got the advantage. He sat down silently and quickly leaned into Chengjun Yin's ear when Xiong Beimiao looked away, "I'm obviously fat."

He. I have gained a lot of weight and my face is round.

Cheng Junyin's eyes were filled with a deep smile, "It would be better to be fatter."

In the past, Brother Tang was so thin that it made people feel distressed. He always wanted Brother Tang to be fatter.

Brother Tang shook his head, "You won't look good no matter how fat you are?"

Cheng Junyin put a piece of crispy meat into his bowl, "You look good, who dares to say you don't look good?"

Brother Tang said confidently: "Me!"

Chengjunyin laughed angrily and rubbed his head vigorously, "Eat."

Brother Tang smiled like a child while avoiding Chengjunyin's hand.

Xiong Beimiao and Jing Yi looked at each other and smiled, their eyes gentle.

When it was dark, Gou Keng knocked on the door of the wing and said in a low voice: "Sir, Hao Du's head is here."

Chengjun Yin glanced at Brother Tang, who was sleeping deeply beside him, and stood up gently.

Brother Tang seemed to be aware of it and frowned. Chengjun Yin's breath was stagnant. He was relieved when he saw that Brother Tang didn't wake up.

He walked out, closed the door and asked Gou Keng, "It's so late, why is he here?"

Gou Keng said, "Master Yu is here too, and he's bringing someone with him."

Chengjun Yin frowned and quickened his steps to the side. Go to the hall.

As soon as he entered the side hall, Cheng Junyin saw Fu Ming sitting next to Hao Duoyu.

Yu Changyuan's eyes lit up when he saw him, "Second cousin!"

Chengjun Yin nodded towards him, then looked at Fu Ming, "Uncle Fu, why are you here?"

Fu Ming stood up and looked up and down. He glanced at him for a few times, and then patted his shoulder with satisfaction, "Good guy! You made a lot of noise in this remote place."

He had heard about Cheng Junyin's great achievements at the border.

Chengjun Yin only smiled modestly.

Fu Ming came here to secretly transport a batch of weapons to the border. These weapons were special weapons made by Yu Changyuan based on the drawings provided by Cheng Junyin.

Chengjun Yin sat down and asked, "How is the situation at the border?"

Fu Ming's expression darkened, "I'm afraid there's going to be a war."

Chengjun Yin's expression changed.

In the previous life, the war did not start so early.

He said, "It shouldn't be."

Fu Ming gritted his teeth and said, "It really shouldn't be, but the Chengguo country secretly learned our method of fertilizing the fields from somewhere, and relied on this method of fertilizing the fields to have a bumper harvest. The treasury was rich, and it was heartbreaking. Are you being wild? In the past, it was just a small trick with the Chu State, but now it is becoming more and more blatant."

He clenched his fist fiercely, "What's even more disgusting is that a national master from Cheng State appeared out of nowhere. The method of fertilizing the fields is Chengguo's national treasure. We stole Chengguo's national treasure. It's all bullshit. When Chantie County had a great harvest, Chengguo was still suffering from famine! After repeated provocations, the one in the capital means that he doesn't want to endure it anymore. "

Cheng Junyin's eyes were deep, "Is Chu State planning to join forces with Cheng State?"

"That's most likely it," Fu Ming gritted his teeth. I don't know what conditions Cheng Guo promised to Chu."

Chengjun Yin's expression darkened, "What's the chance of winning?"

"Forty percent." Fu Ming paused and smiled, "If we add weapons, it's 60%. "

Cheng Junyin said with a sullen face, "Too little."

The method of fertilizing the fields seems easy to imitate, but in fact there are many details in it, and the slightest mistake can easily backfire.

Cicada is a good example.

Chengguo can rely on the method of fertilizing the fields to have a bumper harvest. There must be someone who knows the method of fertilizing the fields very well to teach and implement it. Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve such good results.

According to time calculation, Chengguo's method of fertilizing fields began to be implemented last year, which is about the same time as the method of fertilizing fields was popularized in Yuguo.

But before the method of fertilizing fields was popularized, the imperial court had been secretly studying the method of fertilizing fields. At that time, only people in the court had access to the methods of fertilizing fields.

In other words, there is a mole in the court.

When the envoys arrived in various states and counties to teach the methods of fertilizing the fields, the ghosts also went to Chengguo with the methods of fertilizing the fields they learned from the court.

Fu Ming was content, "You kid, don't be too conceited. Two against one, we can have a 60% chance of winning."

Chengjun Yin frowned.

There were more more lethal weapons in the Book of Chaos, but he couldn't understand the recipes for those weapons, and some of the materials were unheard of or unseen, let alone how to make them.

Fu Ming poured tea into his mouth and asked about another matter, "Wu Qianli is dishonest?"

Chengjun Yin nodded, "I suspect he is going to take action on this year's tax money."

In addition to leaving the necessary money for the annual tax money Part of the government expenditures and the rest have to be sent back to Beijing to fill the national treasury.

In previous years, the tax money was escorted by soldiers sent by Zhou Mu, but now it is obvious that Wu Qianli has not returned yet, and the military talisman is in his hands, so naturally he has to arrange it.

If there was a problem with the money during transportation, he, the prefect, would naturally be responsible.

Fu Ming asked: "How do you want to solve it?"

Chengjun Yin's eyes flashed coldly, "I have to personally escort this tax money to feel at ease."

Fu Ming was the first to retort, "How can that be possible? What if something happens?"

Hao Duoyu also said, "You are the prefect. Without an imperial edict, how can you say that you will go back to the capital?"

"Returning to the capital is simple. , I have written a letter and sent it back to the capital as soon as possible. Now we are just waiting for the imperial edict to come." Chengjun Yin changed the topic, "The question is how to solve Wu Qianli's position and who will take over the position of Zhou Mu.

" Don't worry , the Holy Emperor has already thought of it. "Fu Ming said in a deep voice, "It's just that if you leave, who will be the prefect of Chanzhou?"

Ruochengjunyin was thinking about the place of Absolute Chanzhou . After leaving Cicada Prefecture, Xiang Jue will definitely try his best to let his people win the position of prefect of Cicada Prefecture.

Cheng Junyin smiled mysteriously, "This position will be taken by whoever wants it. Let him take it." It was

time for the hidden clue he had buried for so long to come into play.

"If you want to leave, then I won't stay here anymore!" Yu Changyuan lied, "You didn't even give me what you promised to give me!"

Chengjun Yin looked at him, "Find someone reliable. Take over your job and you can go."

Yu Changyuan's eyes lit up, "Yes, Chen Nuoping! I'll leave the troops to him. He's in charge of Chantie County anyway, so why should he take care of another iron mine? "

He has done what he needs to do, and he doesn't want to stay in this place where birds don't lay eggs anymore.

Chengjun Yin smiled, "That's fine if he agrees."

Fu Ming clenched his fists, "I can stay here for a while."

Chengjun Yin smiled and said, "Okay, I will have someone escort the tax money back to Beijing tomorrow."

He paused and said, "Thank you, Uncle Fu, for catching someone."

Fu Ming understood, "You are very slippery, kid."

Yu Changyuan didn't understand, "Didn't you say you wanted to escort yourself? Why did you arrange for someone else to escort you again? ?"

Fu Ming sighed, "You still have to learn from your second cousin!"

If you don't use tax money as bait, how can you seduce Wu Qian?

The next day, Chengjun Yin asked Tongpan to lead troops to escort the tax money.

Cheng Junyin stood on the city gate and watched them go away, and he didn't sleep that night.

At dawn, he came to the city gate again, and this time he received a letter from Fu Ming.

The letter said that the inner ghost Tongjian and the thief Wu Qianlu had been captured, so I hope you can feel relieved.

Chengjun Yin put the letter into his arms and breathed a sigh of relief.

The master whom Diuer was waiting for on the mountain was Tong San.

He has been delaying in taking action because of this moment.

He turned around and left the city gate, came to Zhuzi Restaurant to find Brother Tang, pressed Brother Tang against the door of the private room and kissed him.

Brother Tang was so kissed that he couldn't breathe. Chengjun Yin asked him: "Brother Tang, we are going to Beijing, are you afraid?"

Brother Tang shook his head and asked, "Are you afraid, husband?"

"I am." Chengjun Yin is honest.

I'm afraid that Brother Tang will be in danger again.

He even thought of hiding Brother Tang and Xiao Zhuzi, but in the end he suppressed it.

If he really sends Brother Tang and Xiao Zhuzi away, Brother Tang will definitely be sad.

He couldn't bear it.

Half a month later, Cheng Junyin and others left Chanzhou in a low-key manner.

Beijing, Xiangfu study room.

Xiang Mo Duan sat on the chair with a calm expression, "What did dad call me to do?"

Xiang Jue said with a stern face, "There has been no news from Wu Qianli for a while, lest things change."

"Chanzhou has high mountains and long roads, even if we notice it Something has changed, and I'm afraid it's too late to make amends." Xiang Mei raised his eyes and said, "I reminded dad that Cheng Junyin should not be underestimated."

Xiang Jue looked at him, "Go to Chanzhou. Could it be that I was really bewitched by that vulgar farmer?"

Xiang Mei lowered his eyes and said, "Dad, I'm too worried. If I was really bewitched, how could I get the Book of Chaos?"

Xiang Jue's face softened when he mentioned the Book of Chaos. Have you found the medicinal materials I asked you to find?"

"There are still three flavors left." Xiang Mei's eyes darkened, "Dad, I don't think this medicine can be fully trusted."

"The method of fertilizing the field and the method of making tofu mentioned above. It's exactly the same as what Chengjun Yin presented to the Holy One. Why can't I trust this Guling Pill?" Xiang Juexi interfered too much and only said, "After it is made, I will have someone test it."

Xiang Mei did not persuade him again.

Xiang Dian rushed into the study, "Chengjun Yin escorted Wu Qian back to the capital!" Xiang Mei

stood up suddenly, Xiang Jue's expression turned cold, "Where's the tax money?"

Xiang Dian didn't dare to look into Xiang Jue's eyes, " He was escorted back by Cheng Junyin."

Xiang Jue's face twisted.

He was unexpectedly defeated by Chengjun Yin and led an entire army.

After Wu Qianlu was arrested, Cheng Junyin deliberately kept silent and chose to escort Wu Qianlu directly back to Beijing in order to confuse him.

If he had known that Wu Qianluo had been arrested and Cheng Junyin was going back to Beijing, he would have let Cheng Junyin and his party die on the way to Beijing!

But now he has missed the opportunity and doesn't even know that Cheng Junyin is returning to Beijing.

He asked Xiang Dian, "Where are the spies you raised? Are they all trash!"

Xiang Dian looked ugly, "Our forces in Chanzhou have been uprooted by Chengjun Yin."

Those bandits in Chanzhou said they were The bandits are actually some of the private soldiers they raise, and they are also the basis for their control of Cicada State.

Xiang Jue was so angry that he slammed the tea cup on Xiang Dian.

Xiang Dian was burned by the scalding tea but did not dare to say a word. Xiang Jue walked out angrily, and Xiang Mei followed him, "Dad, maybe Cheng Junyin has already known about Cheng Junyin's return to Beijing."

Xiang Jue paused, " How do you know?"

He just wanted to go to the palace to attend Chengjun Yin's private return to the capital.

Xiang Mei analyzed: "Cheng Junyin has always been cautious in doing things and would not leave such a big handle. If he did, it would probably be a fraud."

Xiang Jue gradually calmed down.

"Dad, don't be anxious. We still have a chance to take back Chanzhou." Xiang Mei's voice was unhurried and unhurried. "As soon as Chengjun Yin leaves, the position of the prefect of Chanzhou will become vacant."

Xiang Jue looked at Xiang Jue . After a moment of confusion, he suddenly dropped a sentence, "It would be great if you weren't my brother."

Xiang Mei's pupils shrank and his lowered hands clenched tightly.

It was Brother Tang's first time in Beijing. He sat next to Chengjun Yin, looking a little at a loss.

"Husband, what if my uncle doesn't like me?"

Chengjun Yin said without thinking, "How is that possible! I like you so much, there's no way they don't like you."

Brother Tang scolded him, "I'm serious. !"

Chengjun Yin said with a smile, "What I said is serious."

He put his hands around Brother Tang's waist and breathed in Brother Tang's ear deliberately, "Brother Tang is so good, if they don't like you, then so be it. It's because they have no vision."

Brother Tang felt itchy and laughed while hiding, "They are your relatives, and I don't want to make it difficult for you."

Chengjun Yin bit Brother Tang's earlobe like a punishment, "As long as you do. "Happy, what does other people have to do with me?"

In the end, the only thing he cares about most is Brother Tang.

The carriage stopped and Prince Yongzhen's palace arrived.

After receiving the news, Uncle Chen had been waiting at the door early in the morning. When he saw the carriage stop, he hurriedly stepped forward to open the curtain.

The servants of the palace bent down under the carriage, waiting for their master to get off.

Cheng Junyin saw the servant when he got out of the car. He did not step on the servant's back, but only glanced at Uncle Chen.

Uncle Chen knew that Chengjun Yin didn't like this, so he quickly asked his servants to leave.

Chengjun Yin jumped out of the carriage first, while Uncle Chen was still staring at the carriage.

He has heard that the prince is returning to Beijing with his family this time, and the young prince is scheduled to be in the car!

A slender hand stretched out from the carriage, Chengjun Yin caught it with his own hands, and carried Brother Tang out of the carriage as if there was no one else around.

Uncle Chen reacted very quickly, knelt down and said, "Princess!"

Brother Tang raised his hand, "No need to be polite."

Before coming, her husband had mentioned Uncle Chen to him.

Uncle Chen stood up and looked into the carriage uncontrollably.

Brother Tang guessed something and smiled with his eyes, "Little Zhuzi is at the back."

Uncle Chen was exposed and looked behind him in embarrassment.

When he saw Xiao Zhuzi walking out of the carriage, his eyes turned red.

With just one glance, he recognized Xiaozhu.

Xiaozhuzi's eyebrows are so similar to Chengjun Yin's.

He was about to walk over when he saw Xiao Zhuzi flipping off the carriage with a force of his legs. He was so frightened that his heart trembled, "Young prince!"

How could he just jump off like that?

How dangerous.

Xiao Zhuzi heard the sound and looked back at him. After realizing that he didn't recognize Uncle Chen, he put his hand into the carriage again, "Baby, jump down and I'll catch you."

Bao Bao walked out of the carriage without any hesitation . Just jumped off the carriage.

Uncle Chen was so frightened that he almost lost his soul when he saw the fat baby pressing down on the little bamboo.

He ran over and stretched out his hands, intending to catch Little Fatty, but Little Bamboo was faster than him and picked the baby up firmly in his arms.

Uncle Chen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and turned around to see Chengjun Yin and Brother Tang not even looking here, with serious expressions.

The prince and the princess are also too big-hearted.

Jing Nenyun jumped out of the carriage and met Uncle Chen's eyes. Although she didn't know who Uncle Chen was, she still smiled at him.

When Uncle Chen saw that Jing Yinyun's eyes were very similar to Brother Tang's, he had a guess in his mind.