Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

He Mingcheng was so absorbed in reading that he shuddered slightly at the shout.

He closed the book in his hand, placed it on the wooden table beside him with great care, then stood up and walked over.

"Mother, what good thing is so worrying?"

After saying this, he took out a bleached handkerchief from his bosom and said, "Mother, wipe the sweat off your face."

He's mother did not take the handkerchief, but raised her sleeve and wiped her face randomly. At this moment, she didn't care whether she was sweating or not.

Just now, she was working in the fields and saw Zhang Lizheng and a large group of people looking for something in the rice fields.

When she got closer and listened, she realized that they were looking for rice ears. She was wondering what was there to look for in rice ears.

Then I heard Zhang Lizheng cheering and shouting: I have more than a dozen ears of rice in Qingyuan Village!

Before He's mother could react to what Zhang Lizheng meant, she was seen by Zhang Lizheng.

Zhang Lizheng waved at her and said, "Mother Mingcheng, come here for a moment. I have something to ask you."

She was confused. Her family were all honest people, and they had no relatives or friends with Zhang Lizheng. What could they ask her?

But she still walked over, and then Zhang Lizheng asked her directly if her son Mingcheng was still studying at Liuchang Academy.

She was stunned by the question and sighed.

It is said that Mingcheng did not go to the academy and is now studying at home, and his words are full of guilt.

She always felt that she and her husband were incompetent and couldn't even afford to send their son to school.

Unexpectedly, when Li Zheng Zhang heard that her son Mingcheng had not gone to school, his face was filled with joy and he even said "good"!

He's mother got angry on the spot. Was it something to be happy about in the eyes of others that her son didn't go to school?

She and her husband are both honest people. They have spent most of their lives working in the fields. They finally made their son successful, but now he can't afford to go to school. Is he just going to be laughed at?

But the person who laughed at her was Zhang Lizheng, so she had to swallow her grievances and anger and dared not show them.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lizheng's next words made all the grievances and resentment in her heart disappear instantly.

The county magistrate wants to open a county school! And there is no tuition fee! !

She could no longer remember what Zhang Lizheng said afterwards, only one sentence echoed in her mind.

Her son Mingcheng can continue his studies!

In her ecstasy, she didn't care about Zhang Lizheng who was still opening and closing his mouth, and immediately ran back.

She wants to tell Mingcheng this great news!

After hearing the news, He Mingcheng dropped the handkerchief in his hand to the ground.

His lips trembled a little, and he asked in disbelief: "Mother, are you sure you heard it right? The county magistrate wants to open a county school and exempt tuition fees..."

He's mother nodded heavily. She was so excited that she was about to cry. She stepped forward and held He Mingcheng's shoulders.

"Zhang Lizheng told me personally, so it can't be wrong!"

He Mingcheng stood there in a daze, and suddenly thought of the scene a few months ago when he and Zhang Yuanwei met the county magistrate in a teahouse.

So that's how it is. No wonder the county magistrate asked them that question that day.

It turned out to be the case.

It turned out that the county magistrate had already had a plan in mind, and she had been thinking about these students for a long time.

He couldn't bear it any longer when he thought about how frustrated he had been at home over the past few months.

How lucky they are.

He felt very sad in his heart and slowly squatted down, buried his head in his knees and cried bitterly.

When He's mother saw him like this, she was frightened and quickly bent down to help him up.

She recalled how Mingcheng had been at home over the past few months. Although she felt a little depressed, she had never been so emotional.

Every time she told his father that they could send him to Liuchang Academy to study after saving some more money, he would refuse with a smile.

He said that as long as you are willing to learn, you can study anywhere, and you can also stay with them at home and do some housework.

Now it seems that it was not what he said. He just didn't want to be a burden to his family and didn't want his parents to worry about him.

He's mother felt heartbroken and stood there crying silently.

He Mingcheng didn't look up. He didn't want his mother to see him like this.

He lowered his head and hummed, "Mother, I am just too happy. I will be fine in a while."

He's mother reached out and gently stroked the top of his head. She said in a gentle voice, "Mother will go out and wait for you. Call mother in when you are better."

He Mingcheng nodded randomly, and He's mother walked out of the yard quietly and closed the gate.

When He Mingcheng heard the sound of the door closing, he couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears. He wanted to cry out all the depression in his heart from the past.

After he cries this time, the road ahead will definitely be bright and smooth!

After about half a quarter of an hour, He Mingcheng's crying gradually stopped, followed by a hearty laugh.

He's mother heard his laughter at the door and finally smiled.

"Squeak."

The courtyard door was opened from the inside, and He's mother turned around to look. He Mingcheng had tidied himself up. His hair was combed neatly and his eyes were bright.

She had never seen such a vibrant look in the past few months.

He Mingcheng stepped forward and asked, "Mother, did the head of the village Zhang tell me what I should do if I want to study in the county government? Can I just register with him?"

He's mother was stunned by his question.

Only then did she react. Before Zhang Lizheng had finished speaking, she had already run back!

Her face turned pale immediately. She was so rude. Would she cause Mingcheng to lose his place in school?

Thinking of this, He's mother immediately ran into the kitchen and took out a basket of vegetables.

She put in all the few pounds of fine grains and a few eggs she had in the house.

She bought these eggs from Aunt Liu next door, intending to give them to the children to supplement their health. But now, in order for her son to go to school, she has to give them away first.

But these things only took up half of the space in the basket.

In this state, how can it be used as a gift?

Mother He gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

She ran back to her room and took out a cloth bag from under the bed.

Then she took a deep breath and poured out the contents of the bag.

That was two taels of silver and two strings of copper coins.

This money was originally saved as tuition for He Mingcheng, but now it must be taken out!

Although she has never been to school, she can still tell the difference between being full for one day and being full every day!

When He Mingcheng saw her doing this at the door, the light in his eyes dimmed a lot and he bit his lip.

Does this enrollment quota require giving gifts to the village head?

He felt a little uncomfortable, thinking that the county magistrate would definitely not think so, but the King of Hell was more difficult to deal with than the little ghost.

Now if he wants to go to school, he has to go through the approval of the village head.

He walked forward, held Mother He's hand, and said with a firm look:

"Mother, there will be another opportunity for my son to study in the county school in the future. Please take these things back."

He's mother simply slapped his hand away.