Chapter 238 Marriage, Murder and Punishment(1/2)
When it comes to Cao Shen, Lv Ze also tried his best to say that Cao Shen is a pity! If Cao Shen was in another county, he might have achieved greater success. But he was in Pei County, and was suppressed by Xiao He and could only be a ten thousand-year-old second child.
This is how people are, they will only remember who the first is. As for the second and third, they will only become the background boards for the champion.
Cao Shen was also a little surprised when he heard his name.
Zhuo Cao has heard of his ten thousand years old?
"I'm not qualified to be promoted."
"Qualification is qualification, ability is ability." Zhuo Cao raised his wine bottle and said, "There is Bole in the world, and then there are horses of thousands of miles. There are horses of thousands of miles, but Bole does not. Therefore, although there are famous horses, they are only humiliated by slaves, and died in the stables, and are not called a thousand miles. Cao Jun was a horse of thousands of miles, but he was not able to meet Bole."
When Cao Shen said this, he was so excited that he almost burst into tears. Zhuo Cao's identity was here, and his comment was equivalent to a letter of recommendation to Cao Shen. After today, he would definitely be valued. When the Sishui County Magistrate knew about it, he might be promoted.
"Thank you, Zhuo Jun, for your praise!"
"It's just to tell the truth." Zhuo Cao turned around and looked at Liu Ji who was sitting in the lower seat. "I also heard that you have a distant relative named Widow Cao. I saw her selling goose eggs in the cold winter a few days ago. By the way, this Widow Cao seems to have a good relationship with the Sishui Pavilion Chief?"
After hearing what he said, even the old hooligan Liu Ji smiled awkwardly, and the other guests couldn't help but cover their mouths and laughed at him. This was no secret in the local area, and some people even discovered it on the spot. Such a romantic and interesting thing was naturally spread to one person and a hundred times.
Lao Liu is a real old bachelor, and Widow Cao is also a widow. At the age of being like a wolf or a tiger, it is natural that something happened to them.
"This is indeed the case."
"I also heard that Widow Cao seemed to be planning to open a restaurant, but I had no money. I remember that Liu Ji is more than 40 years old this year and is still unmarried and has a child. As the head of the pavilion, this is not possible. In this way, today is the birthday party of Mr. Lu, so why not have a double happiness? Liu Ji, I will give Widow Cao the wife to you and give you a gift to you."
"this……"
Liu Ji was completely stunned.
What a joke about Qin State?!
He did have a relationship with Widow Cao, but he was just playing around. He had no feelings for Widow Cao at all, but he just wanted it. Widow Cao was of age to him, but could Lao Liu like this old and weak Widow Cao? If he hadn't lived well, he would have broken off contact with her early.
"Marriage?"
Xiao He was stunned.
Zhuocao is really unexpected!
Could it be that he has a grudge against Liu Ji?
Xiao He and Liu Ji are familiar with each other. They have drunk alcohol in private and value him quite well. Although Liu Ji is a humble family, his ancestors have been rich. At that time, Liu Ji had seen big scenes and even followed Zhang Er. Therefore, he is also arrogant. Even if he is just a pavilion chief or an old bachelor, he will never marry a widow!
If this matter is to be spread, how can he still be in Pei County?
"Zuo Shuchang!"
"What, don't you want to?" Zhuo Cao's tone suddenly became cold and said coldly: "As you are old, but you are not married yet, you have not given birth to a child. In the past, Shang Jun set up a household order, which ordered the people to have two or more men without distinction, and the people who have two or more men will be given a double tax; those who want the people's father and son to rest in the same room are prohibited! With your age, you should also become independent households and get married and have children."
After all, this is in the Kanto region, and there are many laws and regulations that cannot be implemented. Including the household division order, which was formulated by Shangjun in the past. The purpose is to increase the labor force and the population who pay taxes and serve, and to ensure that the Qin State's policy of farming and the Warring States can be implemented smoothly. At the same time, the custom of having no difference between father and son in Qin State and living together. The number of household registration and population increases, and taxes will naturally increase.
Since ancient times, many dynasties were punished if they failed to get married and had children. In fact, it was found in the Western Zhou Dynasty. According to the Zhou Dynasty, a man had to get married before thirty and a woman had to get married before thirty. If he could not get married because of his own conditions, the government would prepare a blind date meeting in February every year. This is necessary, otherwise he would be punished. If both parties like each other, they would give each other a peony flower to make a private life.
The former Yue Kingdom was even more exaggerated. After the founding of Goujian, in order to quickly increase the population, he specially formulated a law. A woman had to get married before 20, otherwise even if it was illegal, her parents would be arrested and jailed. Moreover, an old man and a young wife were also illegal!
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In short, it is really okay for Zhuo Cao to use Qin rules to suppress Liu Ji.
The old hooligan gritted his teeth, and his eyes flashed with sinisterness.
If he really wants to anger him, he will run away and become a bandit!
As for family and relatives?
He is too lazy to care about these things, just have a good life!
It is absolutely absolutely necessary to ask him to marry Widow Cao!
"Reported to Zuo Shuchang, you won't get married unless you are Ji. I have indeed had a love affair with Widow Cao, but they are just playing tricks. Zuo Shuchang is also a man, so I must understand."
"No, I don't understand."
Put on, then put on!
Liu Ji was like eating a dead fly, with a frustrated face.
He didn't understand, where did he offend Zhuo Cao?
It seems that he was giving him a marriage, but isn't it obvious that he was punishing him?
"Lu Jun, what's going on?"
Xiao He couldn't help looking at Lu Ze next to him and asked in a low voice.
"Hehe, if I guess correctly, this is actually jealous. I mentioned to him before that Liu Ji was interested in my sister Lu Zhi. Look, he has made some moves today. He is going to give a marriage on the surface, but in fact it is to eliminate future troubles forever."
"That's right?"
This explanation seems reasonable, but Xiao He always feels something is wrong. With Zhuo Cao's ability, it is not a problem to kill Liu Ji directly forever. Could it be that he cares about his reputation and is worried that killing Liu Ji will affect him?
If you think about it carefully, this is really possible!
What a good guy, Zhuo Cao is so cunning!
In fact, they were just thinking too much.
Zhuo Cao did this just to make himself feel better. Liu Ji in history has many different opinions, and many people even look down on him, but his life was quite legendary. The Han Dynasty he founded even became one of the symbols of the future nation.
He also thought about killing Liu Ji and eliminating future troubles. Apart from Xiao He and Cao Shen, he really didn't care about other talents in Pei County. He killed him and didn't care even if he didn't follow him. But now that history has changed, he simply followed the flow and let Old Liu An be a pavilion leader peacefully, and it would be fine if he lived his life.
Xiao He winked at Liu Ji and coughed gently, "Liu Ji, since this is Zuo Shuchang's kindness, you should get married and have children early. Since you and Widow Cao happened to have a love affair, you would marry her. Besides, Zuo Shuchang gave her a gift from the restaurant, so don't let Zuo Shuchang down."
There is no way, he is also proficient in Qin's law. He knows that law enforcement in Kanto is flexible, and they will make appropriate changes when they implement the law. But now Zhuo Cao wants to do business in public, and they really have no good ways. If Liu Ji refuses to let Zhuo Cao gossip, then Zhuo Cao can't even slap him and even if he draws his sword and slashes him, no one can gossip.
"Then Widow Cao is suitable for your age, so you will recognize it!"
Cao Shen gestured with his eyes.
He is helping Liu Ji, so don't make a big deal.
If you anger Zhuo Cao, Liu Ji is afraid that his life will be lost!
"Thank you, Zuo Shucheng!!"
Seeing that the wind was incorrect, Liu Ji had to grit his teeth and recognize him.
"Okay, since you have agreed, then the marriage will be settled. Xiao Jun, when is the right day for marriage?"
There is a book called "Sun Book", which is probably a reference book for choosing good and bad luck when engaged in various activities such as marriage, childbirth, funeral, farming, travel and other activities. Zhuo Cao had also read it before, and he was drowsy and difficult to read than Qin's rules.
"Five days later, or more than a month later."
"It is better to have such a beautiful thing sooner than later, so you will get married in five days. Liu Ji, I congratulate you on holding the beauty back."
“Ha…hehe…”
Liu Jiqiang suppressed his anger and had already made plans. After Zhuo Cao left, can he still manage Peixian's affairs? Since he can marry, he will naturally be able to divorce his wife. When Widow Cao divorced, he will continue to be happy and free. He doesn't believe that Zhuo Cao can still run to Peixian for no reason between two or three thousand miles away?
"I am also a witness to this marriage, so I would like to ask the magistrate of Pei County to help me. If there is any unhappiness in the future, then I will help adjust it. Since it is my witness, I don't want to see the two divorced because of this."
"only!"
The magistrate of Pei County immediately responded.
In an instant, Liu Ji's face instantly felt as if he was dead.
Zhuo Cao is trying to force him to death!
What does he mean?
Is it over again if he doesn't let him get together?!
You are a maid!
If this is the case, then he will run away!
Zhuo Cao, the Zuo Shu, is really generous enough to keep in charge of his marriage. He has to keep in mind even if he doesn’t say anything, and this indirect voice will not allow him to get married. Is this reasonable?!
"By the way, Liu Ji has been the head of Sishui Pavilion for two years, and I saw him being a good person."
"Um?!"
Liu Ji's eyes changed suddenly.
Is Zhuo Cao going to promote him?
Slap a candy, this trick is so despicable!
"Is Zuo Shuchang going to promote him?"
Including the magistrate of Pei County, he also asked curiously.
"No, I think he is a good pavilion leader, so I will be a pavilion leader from now on. If there is no great contribution or a big mistake, then be a pavilion leader honestly and meticulously! If you leave your post and leave Pei County, then I will report it to the emperor and thoroughly investigate all the officials in Pei County! County Magistrate, you must watch it carefully."
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At this moment, even Lu Ze's face was not good-looking.
What exactly does Zhuocao want to do?
To be continued...