Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Sheng Chuliang said: "I don't know if you will enter the officialdom in the future, but whether you are in the officialdom or in the common people, you must have a bottom line in your conduct."

"You just need to remember that if you can kill someone today, someone else can kill you tomorrow."

"If I can't kill you, I can kill the people around you."

"Kneel here for an hour and think it over."

After Sheng Chuliang left, Chen Lang sighed.

The teacher is right. Killing seems to be a way to solve the problem once and for all, but in fact the risk is greater than not killing.

Just like this time, although the government has given the final judgment that Shi Liguo died suddenly from alcoholism, Shi Liguo's wife and his family will most likely point the finger at himself.

You never know when revenge will come.

Shi Liguo's death seemed to have solved the problem, but in fact it caused even greater trouble.

And because he used extraordinary means, Shi Liguo's relatives would not have to follow the rules when they retaliated against him in the future.

In addition, this food murder plan also has major flaws, because Chen Lang only has theoretical knowledge and no practical experience.

If Shi Liguo's physical fitness was different from that of an ordinary person and he didn't die, Chen Lang would definitely suffer after he recovered.

The goddess of luck is on Chen Lang's side this time, but she may not continue to bless him next time.

Chen Lang secretly decided that he would never think of killing anyone unless his life was threatened.

……

The fifth day after Shi Liguo's death.

A special guest came to the county government office.

After learning about the situation, Fan Cheng didn't even have time to put on his coat. He trotted all the way to the front yard. When he saw the distinguished guest, he bowed and said, "I didn't know you were coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. I hope you will forgive me."

This distinguished guest was Meng Haide, the prefect of Guangling Prefecture.

Meng Haide smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. I came here to bring you great news."

"Go and call Chen Lang, the student from your county, because he is also involved in this matter."

Fan Cheng hurriedly asked Deng Jie to inform Chen Lang.

Not long after, Chen Lang arrived at the county government office.

Although Chen Lang had caused a big stir in Guangling Prefecture before, this was the first time Meng Haide saw him.

After taking a look, Meng Haide said, "Yes, the young are formidable."

Chen Lang bowed and said, "Your Excellency, I am deeply ashamed to accept your compliments."

Meng Haide waved his hand and said, "Don't be so modest. As the top candidate in this prefecture, and having created such a powerful agricultural tool as the curved plow, you fully deserve this evaluation."

"Fan Cheng, Chen Lang, kneel down and receive the order."

"It is destined to be blessed by heaven, the emperor decreed..."

While Meng Haide was reading the imperial edict, Fan Cheng was shaking with excitement, and even tears appeared in his eyes.

After being an official for so many years, this is the first time I have received an imperial edict!

Guangzong Yaozu!

Chen Lang was not excited at all, but instead fell into deep regret.

If he had known that he would receive the imperial edict, he should not have taken the risk of killing Shi Liguo.

Although the imperial edict is not a golden ticket to immunity from death, it is also a very good amulet!

With the imperial edict, Shi Liguo would no longer be able to cause trouble for him at will, let alone try to take over his business.

Now, killing Shi Liguo is equivalent to burying a time bomb for himself.

The emperor too, wouldn't it be better if he issued the imperial edict earlier?

The efficiency is too low!

"I bow to thank you for your grace!" Fan Cheng's loud response interrupted Chen Lang's thoughts. He also hurriedly followed Fan Cheng's example and bowed to thank you for your grace.

Meng Haide handed the imperial edict to Fan Cheng and said, "Fan Cheng, you have made great contributions to this disaster relief effort. The Qinggangzi jelly has saved the lives of countless victims. The cabinet has unanimously approved that you will serve as the magistrate of Nanhe County."

"I hope you will stick to your original intention and continue to benefit the local people. Don't let down His Majesty's trust in you."

Fan Cheng burst into tears: "I will do my best to benefit this place."

Meng Haide said: "Chen Lang."

"The students are here."

"The academy exam is coming soon. As the top scorer in this prefecture, you must win honor for our Guangling Prefecture in the upcoming exams."

Chen Lang said, "I can't make any promises, but I will definitely do my best."

Meng Haide nodded with relief, turned around and walked out.

Fan Cheng hurriedly said, "Sir, rest for a night and leave tomorrow."

Meng Haide said: "There are many things to do in the government office, and I can't stay here for long."

Seeing this, Fan Cheng took Chen Lang and sent Meng Haide all the way to the post station twenty miles outside the city before giving up.

On the way back to the city, Chen Lang asked cautiously, "Sir, what reward did His Majesty give to the students in his imperial decree?"

Fan Cheng was surprised and asked, "You didn't listen?"

Chen Lang said, "It was my first time receiving an imperial edict. I was so excited that my head was buzzing and I didn't hear what the prefect said at all."

Fan Cheng smiled and said, "I understand."

"His Majesty rewards you with fifty ounces of silver and ten pieces of silk."

Chen Lang was still waiting for Fan Cheng to continue speaking, but after waiting for a long time, there was no movement.

"Is it over?" Chen Lang said with his eyes wide open.

Fan Cheng was a little unhappy: "What else do you want?"

Chen Lang said, "No, it's a curved plow. This revolutionary agricultural tool is only worth fifty taels?"

Fan Cheng's face darkened: "Chen Lang, you are being disrespectful to His Majesty!"

"This is the first and last time."

"If I hear you say that again, don't blame me for turning hostile!"

After saying that, he got on the carriage and drove away.

Chen Lang stood on the official road, looking confused.

After a while, Chen Lang looked up at the sky.

"My darn thing!"

……

More than an hour later, Chen Lang returned to the tofu shop exhausted.

"Erlang, what took you so long?" Li Xiuzhi put down the work in her hands, walked forward and asked with concern.

Chen Lang waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it. Lord Fan threw him away on the road."

Everyone in the tofu shop was stunned: "Huh?"

"What's going on? Don't you have a good relationship with Lord Fan?" Li Xiuzhi asked.

Chen Lang said, "I complained a few times about the emperor and angered Lord Fan."

Everyone at the Tofu Shop: "Ah? Ah? Ah?"

After Chen Lang told the story again, everyone stopped exclaiming "ah" and became as angry as Chen Lang.

"How stingy of a dog emperor! The curved plow is such a good thing, and this is just a small reward."

"Could it be that when Lord Fan wrote the memorial, he took most of the credit for the curved plow?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

"Damn, I thought he was a good official, but he's still this bad."

"Officials in the world are generally corrupt."

Chen Lang said: "It's over, let's not talk about it anymore."

"You should also remember not to talk nonsense outside, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

Before he could finish his words, two constables came to the door carrying a box.

"Chen Tongsheng, this is the reward given to you by the imperial court."

Chen Lang opened the box and took a quick look. He then took out a silver ingot and handed it to the two constables: "Thank you, officers."

The constable left satisfied.

Chen Lang looked back at the box and laughed at himself: "If there are any good things in the future, I won't take them out."