Aunt Zhao's happy life

The government's relief food soon bottomed out, but the rain showed no sign of decreasing at all. Jia Zheng could only write letters repeatedly, asking for another relief.This time, I got an answer very quickly. The governor of Liangjiang severely reprimanded Jia Zheng for corruption, saying that the three-month relief food had bottomed out in more than ten days?

Only then did Jia Zheng realize that after layers of exploitation, the remaining relief food was just for show.He couldn't argue with a hundred words, so he could only write a memorial to defend himself.

But at such a juncture, there is no one to testify for him. His colleagues form cliques for personal gain, and he has never flattered and made friends with his superiors.Many people even laughed at him for being pedantic and hypocritical, which is why he ended up in such a situation.

Jia Zheng could only sigh, "Forget it, I've never done anything corrupt, so I'm not afraid even if I'm investigated, and I'm not afraid of being crooked when I'm upright!"

The shadow of the second batch of relief food can't wait. Jia Zheng has no choice but to donate the rice that is not much in the family. This meager effort is like throwing a stone into the sea in the face of such a natural disaster. .

Gradually the porridge shed could no longer support it, and it was reduced from three meals to two, and then only opened once at noon.

Then, once every two days.Then, once every three days...

The sobs on the street also became weaker and weaker. It was already a luxury to be able to shout and speak.

Only Jia Zheng was busy. Facing the tragic scene in the world and looking at the displaced people, all his colleagues only thought about how to evade responsibility and how to claim credit.

After struggling like this for some days, the most terrible thing happened!

First, there was an uprising by the victims in Nanchang Prefecture, and then the victims from all over Jiangxi responded one after another. They were so hungry that their eyes were burning, and they smashed and looted for a little food, and the team quickly grew.

Jia Zheng organized people to persuade them personally, but it was useless. In fact, he couldn't bear to suppress these poor hungry people!

The victims also knew that Jia Zheng was not a corrupt person, but they were desperate, their houses collapsed, their families were dying, and they paid a lot of miscellaneous taxes. What could they do?Starving to death is also death, and being caught by officers and soldiers is also death, a worthless life anyway!

Jia Zheng knew that such a thing was the most taboo and fear of the court, so he could only resist with force.However, the number of uprisings is increasing day by day, and the scale is constantly expanding. They stepped on the threshold of the yamen and filled several rooms of Jia's house, raising their arms and shouting:

"We want food! We want houses to live in!"

"We can't pay taxes!"

"I'm the only one left in our family!"

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With tears in his eyes, Jia Zheng persuaded: "Folks, don't worry, I will play at the top every day, and the higher-ups will give us an explanation!"

The disaster victims did not buy it:

"We can't wait! It's been months! Wait any longer and starve to death!"

When the commotion was in full swing, a group of people rushed in: "The imperial decree has arrived! Jiangxi Liangdao Jia Zheng received the order!" Jia Zheng knelt down hurriedly, only to hear the emissary read: "Jiangxi Liangdao Jia Zheng is not effective in disaster relief. Corruption and incompetence have caused the people in Jiangxi to be displaced, hunger is everywhere, and rebels are everywhere, and they will be dismissed from office immediately, pending the court's conviction!"

The troublemakers knelt down together: "We want an explanation, don't blame Mr. Jia! Mr. Jia was wronged!"

Jia Zheng also knelt down to the victims: "Jia Zheng's ineffectiveness in disaster relief, I'm sorry folks! But I have absolutely no intention of corruption, folks please believe me!"

Everyone shouted: "We want to avenge Master Jia! We have killed Master Jia!"

After the uprising crowd receded, Jia Zheng smiled at the people who were taking refuge at home, and went to his room, lying on the bed, without saying a word.

Rui'er had already heard the imperial decree, so she didn't dare to say anything more at this time.

Jia Zheng asked: "Rui'er, last time we talked about life and death, do you still remember? This time I don't know what crime I was convicted of, and I don't know if I was involved in the Rongguo Mansion. My mother and my two children don't know if I will Preservation. Ordinarily, it shouldn’t happen. After all, my family still has meritorious service from our ancestors, so I should be the only one to be convicted! If I’m not here, or the Holy One is lenient, but you’re just in jail, you must live well!”

Rui'er endured her sadness and pretended to be relaxed: "You haven't been convicted yet, why do you scare yourself? Say you are corrupt, you have never done such a thing, and there is no evidence! Say you are ineffective in disaster relief, but in this situation What can you do next? You are not a fairy!"

Jia Zhengdao: "I'm not afraid of anything else. It's my biggest mistake to cause the victims to revolt. I'll get up and write a letter to my family to explain the funeral. I don't know when I will be arrested. I'm afraid I won't have time to make arrangements."

Jia Zheng wrote a family letter at his desk, and Rui'er must listen to what he explained. He said calmly: "I said that this time the disaster relief is not effective, and you may be punished with a serious crime, but it should not affect the family. My mother please look away and take care of yourself. The important matters in the family cannot be separated from her discretion. The other thing is to ask Wang Shuhui to raise the two children well, to teach the children to be upright, to respect Aunt Zhao, and to treat each other like a biological mother. My mother has her own opinions on the rest, so I don’t need to go into details.”

After hearing this, Aunt Zhao remained silent.

Knowing that she was feeling uncomfortable, Jia Zheng persuaded, "Where can I get a capital punishment immediately? At most, I will be imprisoned for a few years, and I still have to come back. You have to take care of yourself and wait for me."

Aunt Zhao saw that he was pretending to be relaxed, so she could only say: "No matter how many years, I will wait for you."

Jia Zheng laughed and said, "What if we exile Ninggu Pagoda?"

Aunt Zhao shivered subconsciously: "Then I will go too!"

Jia Zheng said: "Nine times out of ten, you will go and never return. It's freezing cold, but girls can't go there. Maybe halfway people will disappear."

Rui'er looked at Jia Zheng firmly: "If you are exiled, I will follow you even in the ends of the world! What is there to fear in death, who can not die? At least I can die next to you!"

After three days of panic, a team of armored police officers rushed in and drove the Jia family and others into the yard, scaring the victims into trembling.

All gold, silver, jewellery, porcelain, cloth, and soft goods of any value were confiscated.Rui'er stood next to Jia Zheng with hands down, not daring to look around.

The leader of the police officers sighed: "Everyone says that Mr. Jia is an upright official. Sure enough, there is no outer house, and there are not many valuables in the house. It seems that they are all old guys brought by the Rongguo Mansion."

Jia Zheng replied generously: "Serve the country with one heart, and keep the breeze in two sleeves."

The policeman quickly said: "You offended the governor, you deserve to die!" After finishing speaking, he ordered Jia Zheng to be chained.Ruier ran forward and pulled Jia Zheng's skirt, Jia Zheng locked the thick shackles, stared at Ruier, and said softly: "Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid..."

The policeman quickly pushed Ruier to the ground: "Don't come here! If you come again, I'll take you away with me!" Ruier got up and stretched out her hands: "Take me away too!"

The official scolded: "Don't act like you are deeply in love! If you take you away, you will only be sold to a kiln!"

Jia Zheng hurriedly said, "Rui'er is good, don't follow me, you listen to the news at home!"

Seeing Jia Zheng being pushed into the vast rain, Rui'er plopped on the ground: "Zheng'er! Second Master..."

Since Jia Zheng was arrested, Aunt Zhao no longer cares about anything. She arranges Zhenmo and Ruyan to take care of the victims.Only some victims wandering on the street asked each other: "Master Jia was arrested, do you know if he is dead?" God, it should all stink!"

Rui'er was heartbroken upon hearing these words.But who can she turn to?She wandered around like a headless chicken, howled, and went to the yamen repeatedly to find the master and the servants. They expected that Jia Zheng would not be able to turn over, so when they saw Rui'er, they inevitably flirted with her and kicked her out.

After waiting for more than 20 days, Rui'er almost grew old while waiting, and she felt that her heart was being delayed by every inch!

Finally, she collapsed, with a high fever, neither eating nor drinking, other than lethargic, she just wanted to go out to find news.

On this day, it was still a rainy day, and as night fell, the porridge for the evening had already been cooked and was steaming in the vat.Chang Sheng saw Jia Zheng outside the door, and was limping back. He was so startled that he almost fell down. He rushed into the room and called Rui Er: "Auntie, the master is back! The master is outside!"

Rui'er scolded: "Damn hoof! If you don't go pick up the master, what are you doing here!" She was about to get out of bed, but she couldn't straighten up anyway.

Changsheng and Fugui rushed out. It was really Jia Zheng. He was still wearing the clothes he left home, but they were all rags, and his skin was torn everywhere he could see.

Everyone gathered around: "Master! Master!"

Jia Zheng limped and staggered towards the house: "Where's Ruier?"

Rui'er tried her best to support her upper body: "Second Master!"

As soon as Jia Zheng entered, Rui'er's tears were like the Ganjiang River that broke its embankment that day, and she couldn't control it no matter what.

Jia Zheng approached Rui'er sympathetically: "What's wrong with you? You got sick as soon as I left?"

Rui'er cried: "Why are you hurt like this? Who told you to come back?"

Jia Zhengdao: "Those villains all thought that I was bound to die. They all killed me in the prison. They never expected that my life would be fatal. They were the ones who died first!"

Rui'er reached out and stroked the scar on Jia Zheng's face, Jia Zheng grinned in pain.

Ruier asked: "Who saved you?"

Jia Zhengdao: "Prince Teng, he knows about my business, defends it vigorously in front of the Holy Master, and demands a thorough investigation. Now it is clear that it is those corrupt people who have been deducting layers of money, causing a serious shortage of relief money and food, and they only know about selfishness. Did not go to disaster relief at all. Now those who should go to prison go to prison, damn it, and those who should be demoted will be demoted."

Ruier asked: "What about you?"

Jia Zhengdao: "My official reinstatement, although it is not my fault, is my fault after all. This time, I should thank Wang Ziteng for saving his life."

Rui'er said: "Didn't you say that Wang Ziteng went to the border under the order? Why is he so well-informed?"

Jia Zhengdao: "Wang Shuhui knew about me, so she ran to her mother's house to beg them to save me. His elder brother received the news from the court, and then from his family, and hurried back to the capital. In addition, Shuhui kowtowed and bowed. A lot of force."

Rui'er sighed: "We shouldn't be too indifferent to Madam, although there are festivals, but she and her brother saved you."