"Brother Qiao, Zuo Zongtang and Guo Songtao also sent back news from Guangxi that the New Eighth Army and the New Ninth Army have been fully stationed in Baise City, Guangxi."
Wei Ziyou looked at Qiao Zhiqing's happy appearance, and he was also happy on the side, and handed him another military report in his hand."
This is just to exercise the cooperation ability of the army and navy, these five new troops are all northerners, and this time it is estimated that they will suffer a lot."
Qiao Zhiqing chuckled lightly with the military newspaper, and he could imagine what kind of expressions those soldiers had when they first saw the sea."
Don't mention it."
As soon as he said this, Wei Ziyou covered his mouth and laughed, "Lord Zuo Zongtang has already come to the military newspaper to say that because of seasickness, the two armies have been delayed for a day in Guangdong." ”"Ziyou, you send these military reports as soon as possible, and you will accompany me to the countryside later."
Qiao Zhiqing reviewed every military report and told all armies to continue to fight steadily and advance according to the predetermined plan."
Brother Qiao, what are you doing in the countryside This year's agricultural harvest in Nanjing has been bumper, and the amount of grain received is twice that of previous years, I have heard Minister Chen Guoping talk to my father several times."
Wei Ziyou took the military report and frowned suspiciously."
Seeing is believing, hearing is false.If I don't see it with my own eyes, I still can't let go of it. ”Qiao Zhiqing frowned slightly, no matter what year or month, agriculture is the foundation of the country.The farmers in the countryside of Nanjing also migrated from other places, and they had no seeds, no farming tools, and they did not know how the Ministry of Agriculture and governments at all levels solved these problems. ”Wei Ziyou smiled happily, turned around and went down to explain his work.In late autumn, the countryside outside Nanjing is exceptionally refreshing and pleasant.The soldiers found a small boat, which was personally guarded by Huang Feihong with a team of men and horses, and went directly down to Jiangning County along the Qinhuai River.It is located in the south of Nanjing City, and the land is very fertile.According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, the area of cultivated land in Jiangning has reached as much as 150,000 hectares."
Brother Qiao, how beautiful you are on the shore."
The boat went all the way south, and on both sides of the river were freshly ripened rice, like a golden carpet covering the earth.When Zeng Guoquan besieged Nanjing, he was the first to occupy Jiangning.It was tossed by the war for two years, and when Qiao Zhiqing entered Nanjing, there were only more than 10,000 people left.The eyes are full of weeds, and there are no people for hundreds of miles.Now looking at the harvest scene on both sides of the strait, it also secretly made Qiao Zhiqing breathe a sigh of relief."
It's going to be prettier in the future."
Qiao Zhiqing was full of confidence, pointed to the dock in front of him and ordered, "Feihong, let the boat dock, just go to the village in front of you to investigate." ”"Yes, Childe."
Huang Feihong saluted and went directly to the stern of the boat to give orders to the boatman at the helm.When he went out this time, Qiao Zhiqing and his soldiers changed into ordinary brocade robes and horse coats, and they really looked like a rich son.The shore was bustling with activity at this time, as if some kind of sacrifice was being held.It was flying the yellow flag again, and it was blowing and singing."
Fellow, what are you doing" After Qiao Zhiqing helped Wei Ziyou ashore, he asked a middle-aged man on the shore curiously."
Shhh"Oh, yes.We are merchants from Shanxi, and we plan to sell some rice from here. ”Qiao Zhiqing lied, with a serious look, and even Wei Ziyou behind him couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle."
Since it's a foreigner, don't ask too much.If you want to see, you can watch, and if you want to go, you can go. ”The middle-aged man waved his hand impatiently, turned around and looked lively again.At this time, the sound of suona gongs and drums stopped.An elderly man walked out, bowed down to the Qinhuai River, took a stack of yellow paper in his hand and scattered it all in the river.Dancing for a while, there are words in my mouth."
Come, bring me the two adulterers, husbands, adulteress, and wives."
The old man suddenly calmed down and let out a long shout behind him.This will, Qiao Zhiqing understood that today he happened to encounter the legendary dipping pig cage.I saw five or six big men carrying two bamboo cages and putting them down on the riverbank.Through the bamboo cage, you can clearly see a man and a woman inside.Both of them were covered in rags, and their skin was open.It can be seen that before the time, I must have suffered inhuman torture."
Wang Sheng, the third uncle asks you again.Is it Cui Yingying who seduced you, or is it Cui Yingying who you seduced If you admit that Cui Yingying took the initiative to seduce you, the third uncle will spare your life in the face of your dead father. ”The elder whispered to the young man in the bamboo cage, his face full of sanctimony."
Third uncle, Yingying and I are truly in love.If you want to kill today, you will kill, even if you die, we will be a husband and wife in the underworld. ”The young man shouted loudly, without the slightest hint of fear.The older man was so angry that he was about to have a seizure.The woman in the bamboo cage burst into tears, "Brother Wang, you can admit your mistake to the third uncle."
Third uncle, I Zhang Yingying took the initiative to seduce Wang Sheng, if you want to punish me, punish me alone.I also ask your boss to be merciful and spare Wang Sheng's life" "Yingying, what nonsense are you talking about, everyone will die together. ”The young man shouted a word to stop the woman, and struggled with excitement."
Brother Wang, I have received your wishes.To be able to stay with you for a day, I have known enough in my life.I am a woman who does not abide by women's morals, and I seduced Wang Sheng.Third uncle, if you want to punish me, just punish me alone. ”The woman screamed in the bamboo cage, and the soldiers and Qiao Zhiqing present were all filled with compassion."
Whores and women shut up for me.It's all you who have harmed all the good young people, and none of you can escape today.Come on, throw them into the Qinhuai River and wash away the insult of our Wang Zhuang. ”The elder frowned and waved at the big man in front of him.I have made up my mind not to let any of them go.The strong men in those villages were all thick-skinned and thick-skinned, and when they heard the order, they lifted the bamboo cage and walked towards the Qinhuai River."
Brother Wang, we will be husband and wife again in the next life.""
Yingying, I will accompany you on the Huangquan Road, you must wait for me."
The young man and woman struggled to stretch their arms out of the bamboo cage, tears streaming down their cheeks, trying to clasp their hands together again at the end."
Stop, you guys are careless about human life, do you know if you want to break the law" At this time, a coquettish shout suddenly came from behind the crowd, which startled everyone present and turned their heads to look.That person was Wei Ziyou, who was standing beside Qiao Zhiqing, and when he saw the men and women in the pig cage parting from each other, he was already moved to tears.But seeing that Qiao Zhiqing had been reluctant to help, he had to muster up the courage to shout loudly."
Who of you dare to take care of the affairs of our Wang Zhuang, are you impatient" Wei Ziyou was like stabbing a hornet's nest, and the men in the crowd shouted at her angrily.Where has Wei Ziyou seen this kind of scene, although he is the leader of the Fire Fox, he is just running errands for Qiao Zhiqing.At this time, seeing the angry village man, a panicked man hid behind Qiao Zhiqing like a small hat."
Wonderful, wonderful.It's really a good show, it's a pity" Qiao Zhiqing inexplicably applauded and laughed at everyone at this time.At this time, it is estimated that all the villagers of Wangzhuang were present, and there were hundreds of big men.Seeing Qiao Zhiqing so rude, and hearing that his accent didn't look like a local, he was about to rush up and fight."
Ah, you foreigner, didn't you just let you go quickly, why are you still here?"
The middle-aged man who Qiao Zhiqing asked just now hurriedly bared his teeth and counted Qiao Zhiqing's words, and even the elder in the center of the crowd focused his eyes on Qiao Zhiqing's body."
Stranger, what did you just say about pity" The elder saw that Qiao Zhiqing and his party were dressed gorgeously, and he didn't know where Qiao Zhiqing came from, and he didn't dare to be presumptuous easily.hugged his fists and politely asked Qiao Zhiqing, wanting to touch Qiao Zhiqing's foundation.Qiao Zhiqing chuckled lightly and replied aloud to the old man, "It's a pity that if this scene is finished, everyone present will be punished for homicide."
Old gentleman, you said that because of the lives of the two people, it is not a pity to implicate the entire people of Wangzhuang" "What are you calling this, since ancient times, women who do not abide by women's morals have been punished with the crime of immersing themselves in the pig cage.What's the matter, we still can't do it," the elder was visibly angry, his face flushed.But he still lowered his voice and responded, the more he looked at Qiao Zhiqing, the more he was not an ordinary person."
Whether you are guilty or not, it is up to the court to decide.Didn't you just set up a court in Jiangning County, if the old gentleman insisted on doing so, then follow your wishes.Throw the man and woman into the Qinhuai River, and see if the court will take you for the crime" Qiao Zhiqing sneered, although his face was full of peace, but everyone present felt an invisible pressure coming."
Stranger, your tone is a little too big.This is a rule handed down by the ancestors, and the old man doesn't believe it, that court dares to violate the ancestors" The old man pretended to defend strongly, but his tone was obviously weak."
Third uncle, don't be polite to these outsiders, it's not their turn to talk about our Wang Zhuang."
Some of the villagers couldn't bear it anymore, and they looked at Qiao Zhiqing and the others and scolded angrily.The old man hesitated, if he stopped here, then his majesty in Wangzhuang would be swept away.But if it is really according to what this young man said, not only will he be punished, but even the villagers will be punished.A few days ago, a propaganda group inspected the village, saying that it was to establish a village committee and popularize the new law.Now that the dynasty has changed, no one knows what the new law will be.If the pig cage is really abolished, it will really be a straw life."
Third uncle, I'd rather believe it than believe it.These people come from extraordinary backgrounds, so they should not make a decision slowly.I'll go to the city to investigate, and if it's really illegal to dip in the pig cage, let's stop there. ”The middle-aged man who had just counted Qiao Zhiqing whispered in the old man's ear.He is the only businessman in Wangzhuang, he is well-informed, and his words in the village are full of weight.The old man thought about it secretly for a long time, and finally nodded softly.It's all old bones, and he doesn't want to go to prison for something unrelated.If something happens, the blame must be on him, the patriarch
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