I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

"Well, although food and accommodation are provided here, it is not a good place after all. Let's all go out." Jiang Yuan said.

Jiang Qiao frowned slightly: "I'm afraid that won't work. The Yang family won't care if I'm in there, but if I go out, I'm afraid the Yang family won't agree."

"I am already very satisfied that you can come here to see me."

"Father, you don't have to worry about this. I have already taken care of it. The Yang family won't do anything to you. After you go out, just head towards Taiping County. That place is my territory now. Once you get there, no one can do anything to you." Jiang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Jiang Qiao laughed dumbly: "Your territory? Does that mean you are now the county magistrate?"

"I guess so." Jiang Yuan said softly. There were too many people here, and it was not appropriate to tell everything.

The group were all veterans, and after hearing what Jiang Yuan said, they had no reason to hesitate and immediately decided to go out according to Jiang Yuan's arrangements.

"Aren't you going back with us?" Jiang Qiao looked at Jiang Yuan with reluctance in his eyes.

Having been separated from his son for more than ten years, he obviously didn't want to be separated from him just after meeting him.

"Father, I still have things to do in the imperial capital, but don't worry, I will definitely go back as soon as I am done." Jiang Yuan said softly.

Jiang Qiaowei sighed: "Well, more than ten years have passed, and I can't help you with anything now, so I'll go back first."

When the group came out of the cell, dozens of white-haired old men immediately waved goodbye to Jiang Yuan.

As for the question of whether or not they needed escort, Jiang Yuan had never considered it at all. Although these people all had white hair, they were all still strong and healthy. They were Li Canglan's sworn brothers, and at the very least, they were guys who had once been evil in the martial arts world.

"I never thought my grandpa would be here." Li Hu said excitedly.

"Let's go, let's go back and rest early." Jiang Yuan said, turned around and took the two of them to the East Factory.

When the three of them arrived at the East Factory, Chen Liu, who was drunk, came in.

Jiang Yuan greeted him casually and went back to his room to sleep.

The next morning, Jiang Yuan, who had not yet opened his eyes, was woken up by Chen Liu again to attend the morning court.

"Old Jiang, you've been here for two days. Is there any solution?" Chen Liu complained.

Jiang Yuan waved his hands helplessly: "Is this because I have no other options? I even kicked him directly in the main hall, but Ning Zhiyuan, the old fox, didn't take the bait!"

"And he gave in very quickly on the surface. What can I do?"

"Let's see if we can find any opportunities."

After Jiang Yuan finished speaking, the two of them got on the carriage together. A moment later, at the gate of the palace, they stopped the car as usual and walked. The officials around them quickened their pace, fearing that they would be caught by the two.

The two talked as they walked, and when they reached the hall they found that there was no one in front of them.

Jiang Yuan looked at Chen Liu in confusion: "Did you take the wrong road?"

"Damn! How is that possible? I've attended morning court sessions thousands of times and can feel it with my eyes closed!" Chen Liu said unconvinced.

At this moment, an old eunuch came over and said, "General Chen, why are you here? Have you forgotten what day it is today?"

"Hmm? What day?" Chen Liu looked at the old eunuch with a squint.

The old eunuch smiled and shook his head, not minding Chen Liu's carefree attitude at all: "General Chen, today is a day to reflect on your sufferings."

Chen Liu looked as if he had suddenly realized something. "Oh, right, right! How could I have forgotten about this? Old Jiang, let's go to the square."

The two talked as they walked, and Jiang Yuan soon understood what this so-called Thoughts of Bitterness Day was.

In general, it is a group of people in high positions who are bored and looking for trouble. They set a day, and within three days starting from today, everyone will sit on the ground in the square and express their feelings about the difficulties of farmers.

Moreover, no one was allowed to eat breakfast or lunch, even the emperor was no exception. He could only eat a meal at night.

"Hmph! It's just skipping two meals. To these guys who are full of fat, it means nothing." Jiang Yuan said with a pout.

Chen Liu snorted in disapproval, "That's not the case. It's just these idle guys who want to suffer."

As they were talking, they came to the square. Looking around, they saw Duanmu Yuanchen sitting quietly on a high platform, with civil and military officials sitting on the ground in order below.

The two of them walked up to Duanmu Yuanchen and bowed.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty!"

"My two beloved ministers, please stand." Duanmu Yuanchen nodded slowly and then said calmly, "Chen Liu, you will be in charge of organizing this year's Day of Reflection on Hardship. Lord Jiang, you will assist Chen Liu."

"Yes, I'll get ready right away."

The two responded and turned around and ran away.

According to the rules, the two of them could arrange food and drinks for the princes and ministers tonight in the rear.

"What the hell! These guys are so rich, they eat everything and have tried all kinds of delicacies from land and sea." Chen Liu complained.

Jiang Yuan wanted to nod, but suddenly, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Chen Liu: "Wait, what did you just say?"

Chen Liu was stunned for a moment: "I said these guys have eaten everything and tasted everything."

"Not this one, the previous one!"

Chen Liu looked at Jiang Yuan in confusion: "Are these guys so rich?"

Jiang Yuan's eyes suddenly widened. Damn it! I've been here for several days, how could I have forgotten about this?

Where is this? This is the imperial capital, where rich people are everywhere and officials are even richer. If I don’t take advantage of it, it would be a waste of my trip.

"Old Chen, I have an idea for dinner tonight." Jiang Yuan looked at Chen Liu with a smile.

Chen Liu shuddered all over. The more he looked at Jiang Yuan's smile, the more sinister it seemed to him.

"Old Jiang, although we can tease this guy, they are the foundation of the imperial court. We must not let them get into any serious trouble."

Jiang Yuan patted Chen Liu's shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Not long after, when the two arrived at the imperial kitchen, the eunuch in charge of the imperial kitchen immediately welcomed them into the room.

"My Lords, what are the plans for tonight?"

"Well, what are your usual arrangements?" Jiang Yuan said lightly.

The chief eunuch immediately handed Jiang Yuan a menu: "Sir, this is the menu from previous years, please take a look."

Jiang Yuan took a quick look and immediately shook his head angrily. Damn it, it’s either bear paw or deer antler, and I haven’t eaten either of them yet!

"You don't need any of these things. Just bring your pen and ink. I'll write a dish for you."

The eunuch smiled and nodded, waved his hand and asked someone to bring writing brush and ink. Jiang Yuan didn't waste any words, picked up the brush and started writing.

"Okay, take it. Remember, you must follow my recipe. If you miss one step and the taste is wrong, I won't forgive you!" Jiang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, sir, we know what's going on." The eunuch said, reaching out to take the paper. He took a look at it and the expression on his face froze instantly.

What the hell is this? Are you sure this thing won't kill you?