After everyone cleared up the mess, they continued on their way. Before they arrived at Mingzhou Mansion, a large army came to meet them from afar.
"Is there a Daming Mansion sergeant in front of you?" Chen Jiu said loudly.
"I am the General of the State Prefecture, I wonder who you are?" The same style, the same armor, if Chen Jiu hadn't felt something was wrong in the voice, he would have thought it was the General of the Prefecture named Li from Qingzhou Prefecture.
"We are people from Qingzhou going to Mingzhou Prefecture for disaster relief. This car contains 100 million taels of silver. I also ask this gentleman to take out his seal and complete the transfer."
¡°One hundred million taels of silver,¡± the general exclaimed.
Chen Jiu nodded: "Yes, these 100 million taels of silver can be used to provide relief to the entire dynasty. The general must be careful not to let the ignorant people below be greedy."
The general dismounted and said, "This is my seal."
After Chen Jiu took it, he felt the luck of humanity and the luck of the imperial court inside, and knew it was real. He waved his hand to the escort behind him: "Push the silver over and show it to the general for inspection." ".
The escort car came forward, and boxes were opened one by one. Although Mingming's eyes were gentle, they were extremely dazzling in the eyes of the generals and soldiers.
"General, since you have accepted the silver, please ask the general to issue a document, and then prepare fast horses for our brothers. We will return now," Chen Jiuyi smiled.
"You all have come from afar. You are my great benefactor to Mingzhou Prefecture. You have relieved Mingzhou Prefecture of its difficulties. Please come to the city to explain."
Chen Jiu shook his head: "I've given this money to you. Even if we have completed the task, you will send this money to each major state capital."
The general was happy and wrote the document directly, and then said to his subordinates: "Give the horses to these brothers, and we will escort the escort car back."
Chen Jiu got on his horse and said, "Goodbye."
Everyone rode back. To be honest, no one wants to stay in Daming Mansion for a long time. You must know that the New Year is approaching, and everyone is looking forward to going home as soon as possible to celebrate the New Year.
When everyone went back, there was a breeze in their sleeves. Naturally, they were more than twice as fast. Some people are even talking about when they can join the army of the town government.
"Hey~~~" Looking at the Qingzhou Mansion in front of him, Chen Jiuyi smiled: "I'm finally back, let's say goodbye."
After saying that, he rode into the city.
The escorts also went back to their respective homes to find their mothers.
Chen Jiu first arrived at the Yamen of the Prefecture. The guard naturally recognized Chen Jiu and said, "Hey, sir, you are here. I will go and inform you right away."
Chen Jiu nodded: "Just say that I, Chen Jiu, want to see you."
In the yamen of the state government, the master of the state government was drinking tea. Now that the crisis is over, he can breathe a sigh of relief.
"My lord, Chen Jiu would like to see you."
The Lord Prefecture's hand shook: "He's actually back. Invite him in quickly."
"I have met you, sir." Chen Jiu cupped his fists and saluted.
"Chen Jiu, I see you are finally back. Nothing happened, right?" Lord Zhou stood up and gave Chen Jiu a pot of tea, and said impatiently.
Chen Jiu took out the document from his arms and said, "Sir, please read it."
The state government took a look and breathed a sigh of relief: "It's finally good, don't worry. I have sent people to quietly spread your name among the refugees. By then, you will be famous all over the world."
"Thank you very much, sir."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. You have done so many things for the court now. This is what you should do. It is your reputation."
Having said this, the state master paused and said, "Chen Jiu, there will be a big exam in the spring next year. You have to be prepared."
Chen Jiu was stunned when he heard this: "Students are not ready yet. They have just entered school for one year. How can they take the big exam?"
The master of the state government touched his beard and said: "It doesn't matter, your situation is special, go back and prepare."
"I'll say goodbye." After Chen Jiu finished speaking, he took a step forward. The next moment, his figure had appeared ten steps away, and he had left the state capital again. The phantom that was left in place gradually dissipated.
The Lord of the Prefecture was stunned: "This kid".
Returning to the first floor was naturally a celebration. It was night, and Chen Jiu stood quietly in the yard. He walked out wearing a mink fur and asked Xiaoyu, "What are you doing? Are you in a daze?"
Chen Jiu shook his head: "I was wondering why the state government allowed me to take this big exam."
Chao Xiaoyu paced back and forth, then raised his head: "This is not simple. The state government must want to call you to be an official, but it is afraid that you will refuse. Is there any suitable reason? As long as you take the exam, you can be admitted casually." , it will save you a lot of trouble then.¡±
¡°?"It turned out to be like this, but I didn't expect that I would also be a hot potato." Chen Jiu smiled proudly.
Chao Xiaoyu glanced at Chen Jiu: "Are you really going to be an official?".
Chen Jiu nodded: "Yes, how can I break through the three realms of Confucianism and Taoism if I don't become an official?"
Chao Xiaoyu glanced at Chen Jiu, and then said seriously: "Your current martial arts cultivation far outstrips your Confucianism and Taoism. If you ask me, you might as well abandon Confucianism and devote yourself to martial arts wholeheartedly." .
Chen Jiu waved his hand: "I know what you are thinking, but have you ever thought about it? This world belongs to my dynasty. If I want to get better resources, I must become an official. If I want to be an official, why should I Let go of the cultivation of Confucianism and Taoism."
Chao Xiaoyu¡¯s expression froze: ¡°It seems to make sense.¡±
"It doesn't seem like it, it really makes sense," Chen Jiuyi said with a smile.
"But what about your knowledge?"
Chen Jiu touched his head: "Yes, knowledge cannot be faked. I really don't know what to do with this knowledge."
Having said this, Chen Jiu looked at Chao Xiaoyu with a smile: "I also want you to help me make up lessons."
Chao Xiaoyu rolled his eyes: "I owe you."
Chen Jiu nodded: "You owe me everything."
After finishing speaking, Chen Jiu took out a book and said, "Let's light up the lights and fight at night."
Chao Xiaoyu said: "Okay."
In this way, Chen Jiu's days of studying passed by in a hurry. At this time, the old shopkeeper came in: "My boss, tomorrow is the New Year, what are your plans?"
Chen Jiu put down the book and looked into the distance: "Tomorrow is the New Year, I didn't know it."
"Have the New Year's goods been purchased properly?"
"Everything is in order."
Chen Jiu nodded: "In that case, our restaurant will hold an event. Those who come to eat during the New Year can enjoy half-price discounts as long as they send blessings."
"The sound of firecrackers disappears every year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. Thousands of households are always replacing old talismans with new peaches." Looking at the fireworks in the sky, Chen Jiu smiled softly.
"Good poetry, good literary talent, the literary talent of Brother Chen Jiu is beyond my reach." A scholar passed by downstairs, and when he heard this poem, he immediately applauded.
"It turns out it's Brother Wang. Chen Jiu is so polite." Chen Jiu bowed.
"Hahaha, your restaurant is really popular during the Chinese New Year. You have to reserve a seat three months in advance," the scholar joked.
Chen Jiu smiled: "It all depends on everyone's appreciation."
Hearing this, the scholar seemed to have remembered something important. He took out a piece of paper from his arms and unfolded it: "Happy New Year."
"Brother, with this blessing, can you cut the bill in half for me?"
Chen Jiu ordered people to post the blessing on the wall: "Of course it is possible."
The entire restaurant exudes the atmosphere of the New Year, with colorful lanterns hanging high and blessings left by scholars and students on the walls of the entire hall.
This is Chen Jiu¡¯s idea. Those who write blessings can get half the price of the meal. Of course, there can¡¯t be repeated blessings. If there are some repeated blessings, you have to start a new one.
Seeing the occasional homeless beggar outside the door, Chen Jiu shook his head: "Shopkeeper, go and set up a banquet and invite the beggars outside to have a meal. No matter what, the homeless people in the world are all pitiful. , and also let them feel the breath of the New Year."
It was noisy and soon it was late at night. At this time, the first floor was still full of people.
The last moment of every New Year is to worship ghosts, gods and ancestors. At this time, hundreds of gods come to observe the world and enjoy the incense.
But now that Tianting Underworld has disappeared in the long river of history, this incense has naturally been taken away by the City God, other minor gods, and those evil gods and wild ghosts.
The sound of firecrackers and the light of fire lit up the entire night sky. The rich smell of fireworks enveloped the entire Qingzhou Mansion. The red dust was lingering. In Chen Jiu's eyes, the sky was filled with streaks of fireworks.