Porridge and side dishes [farming]

132 Too late

Both mother and son panicked.The mother and the son just met again, and they just asked the general for a few days free to get along with each other for a few days, and Er Chanzi didn't even have time to show off to his mother how promising he is now, so what happened?

"Is there some misunderstanding?" Er Thozi trembled a little, but thinking that he was not an ordinary civilian, he straightened his back and said, "I am the person next to General Gao!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Take it away!"

The two were pulled out of the yard just like that, tied hastily with thick hemp ropes, thrown into a prison cart and taken away.

Li Ji's family of four lives comfortably.Every morning when the wolves are fed, the wolves around the door look great.Li Ji also brought the little potatoes to feed them.At first the child was trembling with fright, but later he caught wolf cubs all over the yard and played with them.

It is precisely because of getting acquainted with people that the wolves have no malice towards people.On the contrary, it is especially close to humans with cooked meat in their hands, but it is different from dogs.Because they will not beg for mercy because of a piece of meat, but they will increase their affection for a person because of a piece of meat.

It has been more than half a month since the letter from the magistrate of the county was sent out, and he has also lived here for more than half a month.This is about the longest time a family spends together.

Li Ji watched the wolf eat all the meat with a smile on his face.The county magistrate suddenly said, "Let's go down the mountain and have a look."

Li Ji was slightly stunned, and said, "What's wrong?"

"Public trial of the mother and son of the second shovel." The county magistrate's tone was flat, and the hatred in his heart was relieved with this news.The public trial of Er Chanzi's mother and daughter means that the new emperor has sincerely accepted him into the court as an official.The official position of a lieutenant general is not low, especially in times of war.He can be dealt with so simply, at least for now, he is worthy of the magistrate's life.

The county magistrate who has been called for so long is mainly because few people know about his life, and even if someone knows, no one dares to call him.

His name is Shen Tianzhan, and since then he no longer has the title of county magistrate, and he doesn't know what he will be after that.

Li Ji thought of the previous arrest warrant, and felt itchy: "He deserved what he deserved!"

"Of course." Shen Tianzhan patted Li Ji on the shoulder, "No matter what the verdict is, he deserved it. In troubled times, severe punishment will not heal him. At the beginning, they only wanted the heads of you and Er Gouzi, but now we also Go and see what happens to him."

Er Chanzi may have grown up in a crooked place since he was a child.

Li Ji looked up at Shen Tianzhan, and thought that if he didn't have the second shovel, Shen Tianzhan might not have to go back to the fire pit.The second shovel girl had even more bad intentions and once focused on leading the enemy into the mountain.

At that time, if the rebels really found the camp, the [-] or so people in the camp would all be in danger of their lives!What a vicious intention!

Li Ji and Er Gouzi went into the house to tidy up, and went down the mountain with all their clothes on.It was not until the foot of the mountain that I changed into brand new clothes.

The valuable jade pendant is pressed against the corner of the clothes, and the hair crown is worn on the head. The longan-sized pearl shines just right in the sun.It's not obvious where the two stand.

The second shovel wants their lives wholeheartedly.Li Ji not only wants to go out well, but also stands in front of the second shovel glamorously.Tell him, it's not a fly like you that hurt the Lord's life.

At the same time, it is tantamount to officially reflecting the identities of the two under the sun.They are father and son. From now on, as long as Shen Tianzhan is still standing, there will be no one to bully the two of them.

A few maidservants around them took care of the outfits for the two of them.It is the first time to face the common people, you still need to have the most basic image.

The brocade clothes that Er Chanzi Niang had just put on were stripped off and changed into coarse linen prison clothes.Rough clothes wear on the body, which makes the body ache.Although I have been wearing old clothes in the past, at least they are comfortable to wear, especially old clothes, which have been handed down for decades, and the fabric will fit them very well.

At this moment, the second shovel did not see the scenery at all. The prison car stopped, and all kinds of rotten vegetables rushed towards him.

Back a month, he went back to the village to show off his might, and even pointed out a few pretty girls who had dismissed him before and took them back as concubines.

It's only been a month's work, and when he and his mother returned to the village again, they were already in such a mess.

The place where they were interrogated was in the village where he grew up.Those from the same village, and even the same clan, all gritted their teeth, wishing they could tear him apart and swallow him alive!

Especially for those families whose daughters were robbed, they were about to chop them down just after they arrived, which was really scary.

Er Chanzi's mother was still begging, Er Chanzi looked at the gray sky and felt that God had been playing with him.

Since he was a child, his mother has been telling him that he has great abilities.Those rough and tiring tasks should not be done by a future big shot like him.One day he will stand out, and at that time no one will look down on him anymore.

He grew up staring at the disdain of the same village, and married a virtuous daughter-in-law with the money his second mother had saved all her life.Everyone in the village said that he was lucky to marry a good wife, but Er Chanzi felt that he was a man of great ability, but he married such an ordinary woman, because this woman was not worthy of her.

The more the daughter-in-law backed down, the more his arrogance increased.Er Chanzi's mother-in-law finally turned her daughter-in-law into a mother-in-law, and put the burden of family affairs on her daughter-in-law alone.And the second shovel finally found out what it was like to be the master in his daughter-in-law.

Now that he has put so much energy into so many things, he managed to climb up to the position of lieutenant general after narrowly escaped death, and he is about to take revenge and reach the pinnacle of his life.In one night, he became a prisoner again, and he also implicated his mother in suffering such a crime together.

The mother and son were pushed out of the prison cart with thick shackles.The second shovel who has been in prison and served as a soldier knows clearly.This shackle is not an ordinary thing.This is obviously which of the heaviest.Just standing there with this kind of thing, within a day, people can be crushed to death.

Come on, he won't survive this day.

They kicked and pushed them to the open space at the entrance of the village.Behind is the village, and in front is the big house that Li Jixin built in the past two years.Not far away is the livestock pen where the second shovel almost lit up.

Surrounded by so many villagers, none of them showed the slightest sympathy for the two of them.The second shovel couldn't lift his head under the weight of the shackles.He could only kneel down on the ground and let the ground help support the shackles before he could barely look up.

He didn't know the person who came, but since he was someone that even the generals couldn't influence, he must be a big shot.

"Li Erchan! Li Zhoushi! You are guilty!"

Er Chanzi's mother's surname is Zhou, and no one remembers her name for a long time.

At this time, Er Chanzi Niang also felt that she was doomed.She had been interrogated before, and she knew exactly what the charges should be.

"My lord! Master Qingtian! My son was wronged! I did it all, I did everything! I forced him, I forced him to do it with filial piety. My son has been filial since he was a child, what? Listen to me. It has nothing to do with my son! My lord, cut me off! I did everything!"

At this moment, Er Chanzi's mother was devoted to protecting Er Chanzi, thinking that Er Chanzi would be fine if the guilt was taken away.

Er Chanzi was desperate to the extreme, and sneered, "Mom, haven't you seen it yet? They sent us here, and they didn't intend to let us leave alive."

Er Chanzi Niang shook her head with tears in her eyes: "No, you are so good, what bad things did you do, why should you kill you!"

The adjudicator's tone became even colder: "The prisoner Li Zhou! You confessed all the crimes, is it true?"

Er Chanzi Niang only thought that there was still a way out for this matter, and quickly kowtowed: "Indeed! I did everything!"

At this time, a yamen servant not far away shouted: "Yong'an Hou Dao!"

The county magistrate walked in front, Li Ji and Er Gouzi followed behind, and the servant girl waited behind.

A group of people walked over slowly, and there was a commotion among the surrounding villagers.Isn't this the magistrate of the county?How did you become the Marquis of Yong'an?

Shen Tianzhan also just received the imperial decree, giving him the title of first-class marquis, titled Yong'an.Shen Changan is the eldest son and will inherit the title in the future.

Although a title is just an honor, it is not an official position, nor does it have real power.But here, this identity is enough.

The adjudicator stepped down from his seat and greeted the two of them.

"I have met the Marquis of Yong'an, the prince of the Marquis of Yong'an." It stands to reason that Shen Tianzhan has no official position, but his title does not know how much the emperor loves him.There is no need for the adjudicator to be so polite to Shen Tianzhan.But now is the period of the founding of the country, and the gold content of each honorary title is extremely high, and they are all figures who will ascend to the top in the future.No one is going to slack off.

"You're welcome, the Marquis is here to watch. Feel free to interrogate yourself."

Someone moved a small stool.Under such conditions, no suitable chair could be found.

The three of Shen Tianzhan were seated, and Li Ji turned his eyes to the second shovel, his eyes were surprisingly calm.

Seeing that the two of them were fine, they were still standing beside Marquis Yong'an.According to the adjudicator, one of these two people is Yong'an Hou Shizi!

Half a month ago, the second shovel was still an adjutant, and he regarded the two of them as ants, but now, he has completely recovered!

"Li Ji!" The second shovel squeezed out two words from between his teeth.

"I'm your fourth uncle." Li Ji said calmly, "Even if you don't recognize me as fourth uncle, then I'm still the godson of Marquis Yong'an. It's better to call me fourth master."

It was the first time for Li Ji to do this kind of bullying.If you really want to say what you think, Li Ji really does.That's cool.

Er Chanzi used his identity to confuse the general and issued a wanted order.Now Li Ji is taking advantage of Shen Tianzhan's momentum to show off his might.

Let him know that from the beginning to the end, no matter it is hard work, seniority, or status!His second shovel has never been a dish in Li Ji's eyes.

Er Chanzi Niang also saw Li Ji's glamorous body, which was even more gorgeous than the brocade dress she was wearing at that time.She kowtowed to Li Ji non-stop: "Fourth Master! I kowtow to you, Fourth Master! Er Chanzi is still young, and he is not sensible. Please, for the sake of being an elder, please forgive him this time." Come back!"

The second shovel is still small?He was six or seven years older than Li Ji, and Li Ji still wanted him to think that he was young and ignorant.In the heart of Er Chanzi's mother, Er Chanzi will always be a happy child who needs her protection and encouragement to live, but she never thinks whether what she gave Er Chanzi is right or wrong.

This time Li Ji didn't answer, and after a few days, they won't meet again.It is useless to say more.

The adjudicator returned to his seat, demanded that the row of gavels be clean, and asked the yamen servant to help Er Chanzi Niang. At this time, Er Chan Ziniang's forehead was covered with blood, and she kept saying that her son was innocent. .

The adjudicator said: "Since the convict woman has pleaded guilty, the court will pronounce a sentence! The convict woman Li Zhou has evil intentions and instigated Li Erchan to frame Yong'an Hou Shizi! Thinking of the new emperor ascending the throne and benefiting the world, he was spared the death penalty and beat three times with a stick. Ten, exile for three thousand miles to the northwest border to build the Great Wall! Let's see the aftermath!"

The second shovel girl who was sentenced to heavy duty was all over her face, kowtowing to thank her again and again.She thought that since the judge had already laid the blame on her alone, the second shovel would be fine.

Er Chanzi didn't expect this to be the result. Could it be that the general thought of his life-saving grace and helped her bribe the adjudicator?

There was a chill on the corner of the adjudicator's lips, he stared at Er Chanzi, and suddenly said: "Prisoner Li Erchan, you can be convicted!"

Er Chanzi knew that he would not let him go, so he straightened up and sneered, "Cao Min is innocent!"

How could he be guilty!It's clearly God's unfairness.Why wasn't he the Marquis of Yong'an!Why is it not him who is condescending!He was born to enjoy the blessings, why not give him all these!

Obviously Er Chanzi's mother had told him since he was a child, why there was nothing left in the end.

The adjudicator didn't listen to him, he just brought witnesses, and soon a dozen men in prison uniforms were dragged over.

The second shovel turned his head to look hard.They all know each other, they are the people who were going to escape together at the beginning.

Er Chanzi finally understood why the adjudicator would so easily leave all the charges to Er Chanzi's mother alone.When a new dynasty is established, it is not appropriate to kill too many people.So let Er Chan Ziniang take all the previous charges and only sentence her to exile, which can also give Da Wu a benevolent reputation.It's just a journey of three thousand miles, how can Er Chanzi Niang, a woman, bear it?Most of them died on the way.

As for the second shovel, what they were facing was fleeing.According to the military regulations, no one will hold them accountable for a beating and it will be over.If it is investigated in depth, it will be a serious crime!

More than a dozen people all agreed that Er Chanzi was the leader who organized the deserters. Even if Er Chanzi wanted to refute it, he couldn't argue with it!

Er Chanzi turned his gaze to Li Ji. Although Li Ji said everything, he had heard that desertion was a felony.This is a matter for the army itself, and Li Ji, a bystander, can't do much.

Er Shozi gritted his teeth and said, "You are satisfied!"

Li Ji ignored him, but looked past him to the villagers.These are all familiar faces, and they are also looking at Li Ji and Er Gouzi.Some are envious, some are jealous, and more are doubts.Isn't Er Gouzi the son of a bully?

The adjudicator lined up a row of gavels, and said: "The prisoner Li Erchan! Escaping before the battle disturbs the morale of the army, follow the law and be executed!"

Two yamen servants dragged their Ershozi to the crossroads, where a place had already been cleared up.The executioner took a sip of wine and sprayed it on the blade. Although the weather was gloomy, the water droplets on it could still see the cold light.

The executioner shook the flesh on his body and stared at the second shovel with a ferocious expression. He didn't speak, which was scary enough.

The necessary condition for every executioner is that he must look ugly.This is the only way to avoid evil spirits.

"You can't kill my son!" Er Chanzi Niang struggled to hug her son, "You can't kill my son! You want to chop me up! My old woman doesn't want to live anymore! My son was innocent!"

Li Ji sat on the stool without moving, and Shen Tianzhan did not move like Er Gouzi.Although they all hated the second shovel into the bone, they were not to the extent of seeing him beheaded.Li Ji had never seen what a person with a severed head looked like, but thinking about it, he felt terrified.Glancing over there, it was already full of people.

The three sat silently, and finally Er Gouzi spoke first: "There will be no more of him in the future?"

Shen Tianzhan said: "The head fell to the ground, so it is gone. He has done nothing good in his life. Now that he is like this, everyone present except his mother applauds. It is embarrassing."

Shen Tianzhan stood up and said, "Go home." This time, he was going back to the home of Li Ji and Er Gouzi Gaide.

The second shovel was pulled to the open space, the shackles were removed and his hands were tied behind his back.There is a death card on his head.Er Chanzi looked around and spurned him without discomfort.

At this moment, what else can he say?What can I do?

Someone called him in a trance, Er Chanzi turned his head to look, only feeling a little hazy in front of his eyes, and saw the wife who had been gone for many years walking towards him.

For some reason, Er Shozi's eyes suddenly became wet at that moment.

"Qiaohui..."

Er Shovel was right.His ex-wife Qiaohui really came back.Still holding a basket in his hand, he walked over and nodded to the executioner, and when he reached the second shovel, he knelt down and said, "Long time no see."

Qiaohui was thinner than before, but the clothes on his body were half new.After a year of war, I just lost some weight, which is already lucky.

"You... why are you back?" Er Chanzi never expected that he would be able to see him when he was dying.

"I heard the letter that you want to beheaded. Anyway, the husband and wife will be together, and I will see you off. Be a good person in your next life."

Er Shaozi turned his head, gritted his teeth and held back his tears: "What are you doing here! Look at my joke!"

Qiaohui arranged all the dishes and wine, and said calmly: "I got married two years ago, and my husband's family treated me very well. I gave birth to a brother a few months ago. Come here this time. You say I see you as a joke , then let's do it like this. This is the last meal I cook for you. After this meal, see you in the next life."

Qiaohui turned around and left.Er Chanzi looked at Qiaohui's back, and finally couldn't hold back his tears.

After being locked up in prison for so long, Er Chanzi didn't cry, and he didn't cry when he was just about to be beheaded after being judged.Now, the ex-wife who had been abused by him for three years and divorced in despair came back and prepared a decapitated meal for her, which made him unable to bear the collapse of his heart and cried out.

It would be great if everything could go back.Ever since Qiaohui separated from him, he has never been better in his life.

The rope in his hand was untied, allowing him to pick up chopsticks to eat.Trembling, he sent the food into his mouth.The long-lost feeling made him cry even more.How virtuous Qiaohui was back then?Take care of all the housework, but also bear the sarcastic remarks from their mother and son from time to time.At that time, Qiaohui accepted everything.He even hid in a corner and cried for a while when he was beaten and scolded, even his parents refused to tell.

Er Chanzi at that time really felt that Qiaohui could accompany him for the rest of his life.Even if he disliked her, he didn't even consider her his wife.

Now, nothing can go back.

He was eating a meal with a severed head, but there were rotten vegetables, weeds and even stones and soil thrown towards him in the crowd.

He heard someone shouting "You give me back my daughter".Er Shovel couldn't listen to those anymore.After eating the meal mixed with mud and sand, he drank the bowl of wine to see him off.

Er Chanzi doesn't want to die anymore, he doesn't want anything, he just wants to live a good life.

It would be great if Qiaohui came back, if he could go back to the village and continue to live with his mother and his family of three.

His hands were tied again.Er Chanzi heard someone shout for execution.

His head was in a daze, and the death card was taken away.Er Chanzi couldn't hear anything, and looked around with excitement and anticipation.

The light of the sword appears, and the person rises and falls.Second shovel, I heard it again.He heard screams, applause, and free swearing.This was the last sound he heard in just twenty years.

Li Ji, who was watching the servants tidy up the house, sighed when he heard the voice outside.

The second shovel girl passed out.Qiaohui, who was already walking home with the basket, wiped the tears from her face, and quickened her pace.

When Li Ji left, everything was moved away.The remaining ones that cannot be moved away are also properly stored.When I came back, the yard was clean and tidy, but many things were missing.It looks like it has been cleaned, and I don't know who came to clean it.When Wu Jun came over, he must have searched and checked.It must be smashing whatever you see, and you won't keep the good ones.

There is nothing left, and it is easy to pack up.

Wipe the place where the dust fell, and light up the kang and the stove to dry out the moisture in the house.The clouds outside were getting darker and darker, and it looked like it was going to rain.

Li Ji didn't want to mention the second shovel who had just been beheaded, so he sat beside Shen Tianzhan and asked, "How long can you stay, Father?"

This father's name is so smooth, Shen Tianzhan got used to it after a long time: "It's only a few days. They can do things so neatly over there, and they definitely don't like me wasting time."

Li Ji's eyes turned red, and he said, "I still miss you."

"Live a good life. When you are free, Dad will send someone to pick you up for a tour of the capital. The capital is the most prosperous place in the country. It's good for you to go and have a good time."

Li Ji looked at Er Gouzi, and smiled a little more: "In the blink of an eye, Er Gouzi has become a dignified son."

"It's as if he can inherit my title." Shen Tianzhan scolded with a smile, "You are all worthless, so don't let me worry about it."

"Don't you have Little Tudou. Little Tudou can read and write, and he will not lose you if he inherits the title." Of course Li Ji knew that Er Gouzi couldn't really be a title.Right now, he is just walking sideways in this remote small county with such a title.As long as no one wants to take advantage of the couple, what kind of prince is just a display.

This family has been getting along seriously for more than half a month, and it is always time to say goodbye.

The author has something to say: I thought about naming the chapter as this.It is not too late to wake up when you are dying.