In the second year of Chongning in the Song Dynasty, at dusk on February 26, Yue Fei was washed away by floods to Wangjia Village, Neihuang County. After the landlord Wang Ming took action, the family was rescued. Then, the two families lived together, and Wang Ming also happened to have a son. The child was named Wang Gui, and he soon played with Yue Fei.

Wang Ming and Yue He are of the same age and have similar family backgrounds. They are also small landlords with more than 100 acres of land.

If there were no natural disasters and man-made disasters, life would be better.

The same family background, similar life experience, and have read some books on sages. In addition, I have recently had a happy son and a good wife and mother in the family, which makes the two of them very much acquaintance, and they feel that they have met too late.

This feeling is very important, and other things cannot be replaced, so Yuehe lives here.

All daily needs are provided by Wang Ming's family. In fact, they only eat together and do whatever work they have.

After about two years, Yue Fei and Wang Gui's growth pace were almost the same. At the beginning, they crawled around everywhere and soon ran around. However, no matter when, Wang Gui was Yue Fei's little tail.

That day, when lunch was approaching, a guest came to Wang Ming's house.

This guest has actually been here before, Wang Ming's younger brother is named Wang Cong, who is currently the magistrate of Neihuang. He came here again today to inform him about something.

Since he was at his brother's house, Wang Cong didn't do anything to make the county magistrate ring the gong and start the way, and he came in casual clothes.

After sitting down to offer tea, Wang Ming asked Wang Cong, "Second brother is here today, is there anything wrong?"

Wang Cong nodded and asked Yue He: "Brother Yue is living here, right? Mr. Yue is getting stronger and stronger, and he is running around the ground in a blink of an eye."

As he said that, he glanced at the two children who were struggling and working very fast in the distance, namely Yue Fei and Wang Gui.

In fact, the key is that Yue Fei is leading the speed ahead. Although Wang Gui is not that fast, he is not willing to give in and strives to catch up with him later.

I definitely used all the strength to feed my breasts, but I actually rushed forward and backward, and the distance was not widened.

Wang Cong has been here several times before, and has met Yue He's family, especially when he has observed Yue Fei, he feels that this son is extraordinary.

Like other scholars, Wang Cong believed in the same way and looked at people with different opinions, and he also had a lot of research on it, although he was not as good as Chen Tuan.

Of course, he didn't rely on those who made a living. He was the main business of being an official, and photographers were just a hobby.

Of course, it is inevitable that the subordinates of his county yamen practice their skills. The subordinate officials and yamen runners they use must meet the standards in his mind.

This is nothing. Choosing a subordinate with good character can prevent accidents, but it cannot guarantee the achievements of his work. This requires other conditions.

And those conditions are not something he, a small county magistrate, can do.

He didn't worry about things that he couldn't do, and took his own county chief as a good person and took other things slowly.

For example, he put a unique expectation for Yue Fei, thinking that this child can do some eye-catching things.

Because he was optimistic about Yue Fei, he came here specifically today. Otherwise, if such a thing would be sent to the police, it would be because of his brother's face.

When Yue He asked, he nodded without seeing each other: "Thank you, Xie Xian, Kunzhong, to give my family a place to stay in the disaster and feel at home."

Wang Cong said: "Brother Yue, don't be polite. This is also the fate of my Wang family. Although I am an ordinary official, I think I have a good eye for others. The noble son Yue Fei is limitless in the future. My eldest brother's child Wang Gui must rely more on him in the future. This is a fate that is hard to come by for him."

Speaking of son, Yue He couldn't get along because he also held great expectations for him.

It’s hard to say how big it is, anyway, you can’t be humble for him at this time.

Haha, he smiled: "Where is it, I will borrow my good words! If he has a bright future, our two families will benefit one! That boy dares to forget his roots, I will beat him up!"

Wang Ming asked, "Second brother, let's talk about things first. You are so busy with official business, so there must be something wrong. After talking about the main business, we will have a meal. If you can take the time, let's talk slowly. How about you?"

Wang Cong nodded: "Okay! Just listen to my brother."

At this moment, no one noticed that Yue Fei, who was running around everywhere, came over with Wang Gui and slid.

Wang Gui was a foolish boy, just stared at Yue Fei's ass, and he would go wherever he went.

But Yue Fei's ears were stuck and he was eavesdropping on these people's chats.

The content of bragging, flirting, and nonsense is automatically filtered, and no useful information is lost.

I heard Wang Cong say, "That's right. My friend Li Chun, the magistrate of Tangyin, issued an order calling on the original victims to return to their hometown and resume production. The temple has issued an order, and there are many encouragement clauses to help villagers resume production. I know that Brother Yue and his family came from Tangyin, just to ask about their intentions, whether they want to return to their hometown, or take root here?"

"Second brother, what about your opinion?" Yue He asked.

Since the two families get along like their families, Yue He did not treat Wang Cong as the county magistrate, and followed Wang Ming to call him his second brother.

Wang Cong said: "I think so. If my elder brother wants to stay here, I will arrange land and residence for you and build a permanent residence separately from my elder brother's family. Now there is no problem with temporary residence like this, and permanent residence is inappropriate. These are clearly prohibited by the imperial court."

Wang Ming nodded: "I have no problem. I will listen to Brother Yue's choice; it is best to stay here. If you live separately... Although I am willing to live with Brother Yue, how convenient is this chat? But I should listen to my second brother. Separate, but don't be too far away, just be a neighbor."

Yue He thanked him and asked, "If you go back, what will your second brother say?"

Wang Cong said: "If you go back, I have a preliminary idea, but I haven't discussed it with my elder brother yet..."

Wang Ming said: "It's okay, just say it. If you say it wrong, you'll just not hit you."

Wang Cong was not polite and continued: "Thank you, brother for showing mercy, then I will tell you what I think. If Brother Yue goes back, I suggest you move over as well."

The one who followed him back was told to Wang Ming.

When Wang Ming heard this, he immediately opened his eyes wide, obviously not expecting his second brother to plan like this: "Why is this? Are you thinking about this little property? If you want to say anything, you can share half of your share of you."

Wang Cong said: "Brother is kidding! Your property is not much, and I want to double it. Actually, there are two reasons why I arrange this."

Wang Ming said: "You are just too sensible! Tell me about your two reasons. If it doesn't make sense, don't blame the elder brother for using family law to punish you."

Wang Cong turned his fingers: "First, do you want Wang Gui and Yue Fei to be in trouble? Is the best way better than living together since childhood?"

Wang Ming nodded in agreement: "Well, this is a good reason. Needless to say, the second one is enough."

Wang Cong smiled and said, "Brother, your situation is still too small. The first reason is just from the perspective of the two children. My second reason is to look at the overall situation. Do you want to listen?"

"Let me listen!" Yue He and Wang Ming said at the same time.

I thought to myself that if I am an official, there are many twists and turns in my heart.

Several adults were chatting there, but no one noticed it, and a child was also nodding there.

"Let me listen!" This is Yue Fei's voice.

Unfortunately, he couldn't interrupt and could not participate in the expression of the two adults' opinions.

Of course, children over two years old will learn to speak a few clips. If you really want to express a complete meaning, it won’t work.

Yue Fei has the complete meaning, that is in his heart, but it is abrupt if he wants to say it out loud. Yue Fei thinks it is not the time yet.

As for Wang Gui... he didn't count and was taking this opportunity to breathe because Yue Fei, who had finally settled down.

Wang Cong continued to make his second finger: "The second reason is that you sell your property and bring money to Brother Yue. The disaster has just passed, and the land must be cheap. Seize this opportunity and you can easily increase your property several times. If you miss it, wouldn't you be stupid?"

Wang Ming waved his hand angrily: "I won't pay that kind of refugee wealth. My dad repeatedly taught us that we should not be unkind for being rich..."

Wang Cong shouted: "Stop! Brother, you are wrong! Wouldn't you change your mind? If you didn't buy land, the refugees would get less money and even starve to death. Their living people cannot live by eating their land, right? Isn't this a great good thing?"

At this time, Yue Fei, who was lying on the ground, expressed his support in his heart: "Gao! It's really high! I didn't see that you are not outstanding in appearance, but you can speak amazingly." Yue Fei had no need to crawl on the ground as a child, but at this time he wanted to stay here and listen to the adults, so he pretended to be tired and paralyzed.

In fact, it is just a simple economic principle, but in that dynasty, Wang Cong could say it, which means that this person was very outstanding.

At least not old-fashioned.

My younger brother is so smart, and my older brother will definitely not be too stupid. Wang Ming woke up at a moment and immediately became enlightened.

"My lady! It's really my second brother! I've long been optimistic about you, and I'll do whatever I do. I'll do it now, and I'll go and sell the land!"

After finishing his words in a hurry, he took his feet and left.

Wang Cong quickly stopped him, fearing that his impatient brother had sold out all the land.

"Brother, do you want to sell land? Are you not afraid that Dad will jump out and kill you? Remember how Dad told you and me? He starved to death and refused to sell land!"

Wang Ming was stunned for a moment: "Why are you trying to slap me? Isn't it your idea? Is it still the same as before, my dad always favors you?"

Wang Cong said: "Brother, you are wrong again, right? Are you more inclined to you? Every time you fight with me, you are not always at a loss? Dad always teaches me a lesson and takes care of your face, brother?"

Wang Ming said: "That's right, but I will always suffer in the end because I am honest, brother."

Wang Cong said: "It's okay, I'll let you take a big advantage this time. I'll sell you all the land to me, so my dad has no objection. I haven't left the Wang family anyway."

Wang Ming nodded: "So, the meat is rotten in the pot. How much do you give me? Since you are my brother, it doesn't matter if you are less."

Wang Cong then asked: "Brother, I ask you, how much money can you charge if you sell it to someone else?"

Wang Ming calculated with his fingers: "At least one thousand taels, there are houses and arable land."

Wang Cong said happily: "Okay, I'll give you two thousand taels of silver."

Wang Ming was shocked: "So much? Where did you get so much money? Do you dare to embezzle?"

Wang Cong was amused and crying, but decisively denied: "Absolutely not! That's my salary. The court treats us officials well and I don't have much expenses. Oh, why do you tell me these things? Just take them."

Wang Ming smiled again and was very sincere: "I will refuse this and I am very disrespectful to you. Thank you for your second brother."

Wang Cong slapped his chest and said generously: "You're welcome, brother. If you need more money, come to me again. If you don't dare to say more, you will give you another 2,000 taels. Brother, remember one thing, if you want to achieve great things, you must be willing to spend money."

After saying this, Wang Cong left and didn't eat anything. It seemed that he was not leisurely to be an official.

Two days later, the two families moved to Tangyin on a large boat. The boat was bought by Wang Mingxin, so of course they would be generous when they had money.

On February 2, the fourth year of Chongning in the Song Dynasty, when the afternoon was approaching evening, Yue He returned to Chenggang Village, and Wang Ming and Yue He and his family came to settle down.

The original residents here are already empty, and the original houses collapse and cannot be lived in.

All the farmers who moved back lived in simple houses built by the government, which was part of the disaster relief measures of the local government.

The magistrate Li Chun is a good official who loves the people and is pragmatic, so these convenience measures are in place and he will have a place to live after he comes back.
To be continued...