OBS Chapter 120 Look, there is a bird flying in the sky
Chapter 120 Look, there is a bird flying in the sky
There was a table next to the big pot, and two people were directing the refugees to put their fingerprints on a large piece of paper first. Then they could take their broken bowls and go to the big pot to get a bowl of porridge.
If they meet refugees who can write, they will ask them to sign their names.
Chu Zhao also found out that the Yanzhao County Magistrate Gu Ming was the eldest son of the Gu family.
His family asked refugees to put their fingerprints on the food when they gave out porridge. I don’t know what his intention is.
There is a river beside the back door of the Gu family's house. Due to drought, the water is very shallow and boats can no longer navigate.
On the other side of the river is the county government office.
Gu Xi and Chu Zhao's original destination was the county government office. It was already dark at this moment, so they used their lightness skills to jump onto a big tree by the river, then used the force to leap across the river and climb over the wall of the county government office.
The rooms in the county government office were all dark and empty. Only a few lanterns were lit in the corridor, making it very dim.
There were only a handful of guards patrolling.
The two men went to the lobby of the yamen and then entered the warehouse where the documents were stored, but they didn't find anything valuable.
Chu Zhao dusted off his hands and body and said:
"These documents have not been moved for a long time. They seem to be just for display. With such lax defense, important things should not be kept in the county government. Let's go to the Gu family!"
Gu Xi had the same idea.
The two returned the same way, found a place with few people, climbed over the wall and entered the Gu family.
The courtyard wall of the Gu family is much higher than that of the county government office and covers a very large area.
The defense is also very tight, with a wave of patrolling guards coming every once in a while.
At this time, it was not yet time to go to bed, and almost every yard was brightly lit.
The two of them simply went up to the roof, where they had a wide view and could see the entire layout of the Gu family clearly.
Secondly, the roof is also a blind spot, so as long as no one is idle counting stars, they will not be noticed.
"That should be the study room." Chu Zhao pointed to a courtyard in the east.
Chu Zhao is a native of Anning, and the layout of the courtyards of wealthy families is basically the same.
Gu Xi didn't know much about these things, so she took out a night vision telescope and gave one to Chu Zhao. Then she looked around the courtyard of the study carefully and could see the trees and rocks in the courtyard clearly.
There are several servants on duty in the study courtyard, and the guards only patrol outside the courtyard.
She turned the telescope toward the front yard, where the lights were bright. Maids were entering the room in groups, carrying trays. It seemed that they were hosting a banquet.
So many exquisite dishes were sent in like flowing water, and then looking at the refugees outside the wall, Gu Xi couldn't help but think of a poem:
"In the rich houses there is wine and meat, while on the streets there is starvation."
I felt something was wrong, as if I had memorized the wrong words, but it didn't matter, as long as it fits the situation.
Chu Zhao nodded in agreement: "Good poem!"
His girl is not only beautiful and kind-hearted, powerful in martial arts, and has a divine backing, but also has such literary talent, which can be described as peerless. Chu Zhao is proud of her.
Gu Xi turned around again and looked towards the courtyard to the west. He found that the house over there was a bit dilapidated and the lights were dim. It should be where the servants lived.
Through the telescope, she saw the five little girls who had just been bought into the mansion. They had been washed and changed into clothes, and were now trembling in a row, with a fat woman standing in front of them.
The fat woman seemed to be giving a lecture, but because she was far away, Gu Xi couldn't hear her.
Working as a maid in a wealthy family during a famine may be the best outcome for many girls from poor families.
Just like what the man said, at least we can have enough food and warm clothes.
Even if Gu Xi could rescue them and return them to their parents, they would still be sold when the family was short of money again.
Gu Xi felt sad for them, but he couldn't think of a solution for the time being.
Resisting the bitterness in his eyes, Gu Xi put down the telescope and said:
"Brother Chu, let's go to the front yard first to see who the Gu family is inviting, and then go to the study."
Chu Zhao naturally agreed. The two of them climbed walls and jumped onto trees to cushion the impact when they encountered a house far away. They soon reached the roof of the main hall in the front yard.
"Huh? It seems like a big bird flew by!" A servant below shouted in surprise, pointing at the sky.
I just said that as long as no one counted the stars, they wouldn't be discovered, but in the end they were discovered.
This guy is really bored, why is he looking up at the sky for no reason!
The guards were very alert. When they heard the servant's words, they hurried over to inquire.
Gu Xi pulled Chu Zhao and flashed into the space.
"I really saw a big bird flying by, as big as a man, right on the roof." The servant swore.
The guards did not dare to take it lightly. They took ladders, climbed to a high place, and looked at the roofs around them. When they found nothing, they felt relieved.
A leading guard slapped the boy on the head and said:
"You are dazzled! Look carefully next time before you shout!"
The servant felt aggrieved, he really saw something flying by.
The guard left and continued patrolling.
Gu Xi then pulled Chu Zhao out of the space, landed steadily on the roof, and gently lifted a few tiles to reveal a small gap that was barely enough to see what was happening below.
Chu Zhao glanced down, uttered a soft "eh", and said to Gu Xi in a low voice:
"I have seen the man sitting in the middle. He is the attendant of the Minister of Personnel Shi Huairen."
Gu Xi didn’t know these high-ranking officials in the capital, but since they were from the Ministry of Personnel, County Magistrate Gu would probably try to curry favor with them. Whether they could be promoted depended on the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel.
Sitting next to Shi Huairen's entourage was a man in his thirties, who was toasting him at the moment. He should be the ancient county magistrate.
"Mr. Shi, your presence at my humble home has greatly enhanced my humble abode. I would like to offer you another toast."
The attendant's surname was Shi Mingsan. He was not an important person and did not even hold any official position. Even his surname was that of his master.
But he was a seventh-rank official in the prime minister's office, and a confidant of the Minister of Personnel who was in charge of the promotion of officials. When he went to the local level, all he heard was all kinds of flattery.
In his master's house he acts like a follower with his tail between his legs, but when he goes out he acts like a big boss and shows off his power.
"Master Gu, you don't have to be polite. I was just passing by here on official business and came to ask for some tea. I saw that you were giving porridge to refugees every day. You are really a good official. After I go back, I will report everything I saw to the Minister."
When County Magistrate Gu heard this, his smile became even more flattering. He took out a thick stack of banknotes from his sleeve and stuffed them directly into Shi San's sleeve, saying:
"Your Excellency is passing through Yanzhao County. I am sorry for the poor hospitality. This is just a small gift to you, to have some tea. I hope you will accept it."
Shi San's smile deepened, and he also raised his glass to Zhao Guming and said:
"Master Gu is dedicated to the people, Shi admires him!"
Then there was some business flattery.
The two of them on the rooftop were sick from listening, and finally heard the half-drunk Shi San say:
"Master Gu, I came here this time because the Shangshu arranged for me to find Qi Dasheng of the Northwest Army and make friends with him. According to the time, they are almost at the border of Yanzhao County."
Huh? It's actually related to me?