Everyone Knows I’m a Good Man

Thanks to the author Wu Xian Cheng's detailed description of the story of "Yuan'er's infatuation turned into a tree", the young man's interest was aroused, and everyone was looking forward to the lantern festival at night.

The Lantern Festival, the Lantern Festival, is naturally only turned on at night.

In fact, this is Chuiliu's first lantern festival. In the past, Chuiliu was a poor group, and most of the people did not have enough to eat. Who had the time to hold a lantern festival?

But things are different now, because before Ji Changze took office, he would either build something here or there, and more labor would be needed. He was not the kind of official who only needed labor but no money to exploit people.

Because Yuan Huayi and Big and Small Shopping Streets make money, Ji Changze is very generous. Not only does he give enough wages, he also provides food and accommodation. In the past, when people heard that the government was going to build something, they would be extremely panicked and worried about the choice of the mainstay of the family. When they go to work, they don’t need to be paid. Sometimes they even have to bring their own food. But it’s different now. When I heard that Mr. Ji was looking for someone to do something, everyone ran faster than anyone else. I was afraid they might run slower. Can't take this opportunity.

After exchanging labor for money, aren’t our hands much richer than in previous years? I heard that there will also be draws and guessing lantern riddles for prizes at the lantern festival. Although most of them are illiterate, what if they guess it right?

Therefore, the first lantern festival of Chuiliu was quite lively. The common people of Chuiliu who rarely participated in this kind of recreational activities all found the latest clothes at home and put them on. The clean-loving people who were influenced by Ji Changze even more so. They all consciously went to the bathhouse to take a bath before coming, and the girls of the right age gritted their teeth and bought new clothes with the money they saved so that they could dress up beautifully and go to the lantern festival.

Yes, unmarried girls also come to the lantern festival.

This was also Ji Changze's idea, because this lantern festival was to commemorate the non-existent girl Yuan'er, and he couldn't use this excuse every year in the future, so he directly positioned the lantern festival as a mask festival.

Everyone will be given a mask when entering. Everyone puts on the mask and then enters to play. Because others cannot see their faces when wearing the mask, it is exciting and can do things that they usually dare not do without any scruples. thing.

For example, a scholar who is studying should be steady and self-possessed, but no one will recognize him after wearing a mask. He can also go to watch lively sideshows, cheer generously and reward money, and he can throw pots with a childlike innocence without fear of others. Make fun of yourself for being childish.

Especially those young girls who rarely go out on weekdays can come to the lively lantern festival with their peers and are not afraid of being criticized. If they are shy, they can just hide under the mask and play around calmly. Moreover, this is a government official. There are very few elders who would stop the lantern festival held. For them, this is simply a huge temptation.

This kind of large-scale event must be lively to be held. This is the first one. If Ji Changze doesn't do something fancy, he is really afraid that not many people will come by then, which will be really embarrassing.

Fortunately, his good intentions were not in vain, because he had been promoting it before. Recently, he sent people to play gongs and drums to walk around the entire Weeping Willow to inform everyone that the Weeping Willow Lantern Festival will be held tonight. Remember to come and participate. Ji Changze took this When a young man from the capital entered the lantern festival, a long queue had already formed at the scene under the command of the staff, who was very proud of him.

It was not just the support of the common people of Weeping Willow that made him proud. These literati had just arrived at Weeping Willow last night. They were tired and had no intention of seeing the scenery of Weeping Willow. After being taken to the inn, they slept in the room. The next day In the early morning, everyone gathered together to watch Yuanhua, so no one went to the street to watch it.

When I saw it today, everyone was surprised.

"This street is actually cleaner and dirtier than the one in the capital. There isn't even a trace of dirt along the way."

"More than just filth, brother, look at these people."

When the fellow literati heard this, they subconsciously looked at the people walking on the road. They all had smiles on their faces. Although some were wearing new clothes and some were wearing patched clothes, they all had faces. They were clean, their hair was neatly combed, their clothes were washed, and even the straw sandals or boots they were wearing were not covered in mud like the civilians they came into contact with along the way.

"Aren't you saying that Weeping Willow is poor? Why do I think the people here seem to be living a prosperous life?"

Ji Changze, who was walking in front, had sharp ears. When he heard these words, he stopped for a moment and explained with a smile: "It's not like everyone lives a rich life. It's just that I have a free bathhouse in Weeping Liu. No matter where I go, there is hot water. It's hard to go into the shopping streets." The clothes must be clean, and gradually the people have developed the habit of washing frequently. "

In such a poor place, there is a free bathhouse that provides hot water 12 hours a day? There is no such place in the capital.

Facing the surprised gazes of a group of literati, Ji Changze coughed dryly, turned away as if embarrassed and said no more.

The ancients were reserved and modest. How could he brazenly praise his own achievements?

Then you have to let others praise you.

So he made a silent look like "I don't want to continue this topic." The hand under his sleeve took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, and gently touched Wuxian Cheng next to him, who was thinking about whether his wife and children would come to the lantern festival. Push forward.

The curious men immediately looked at Wuxian Cheng.

Wu Xian Cheng, who had already thought about the possibility of meeting his family by chance, said: "...you don't know, this bathhouse was built by our Lord, and it was also our Lord's decision not to charge a penny. The bathhouse was built All the expenses will be borne by the adults..."

He said, "How much our Lord Ji loves the people like his own son." All the literati looked at Ji Changze with admiration.

Another man asked: "There is no filth on this street. Is it also under the control of the government? It is very refreshing at first glance."

Who doesn't like a clean and filthy environment? However, in ancient times, there was no centralized place to dispose of garbage. Most poor people solved their physical problems everywhere and threw away garbage wherever they were. Even those who were dirty or not were used to it anyway.

There are people who specialize in cleaning up, but no matter how fast they clean up, they can't stop the number of people making garbage. Even in a place like the capital, it's still impossible to achieve the cleanliness of the weeping willows today.

Therefore, these people immediately felt that it was the government's compulsory control that could create such clean and beautiful streets.

This is really not true. Of course, it must be Ji Changze's contribution that Weeping Willow is what it is today.

But how could he have the nerve to praise himself?

So he gently pushed Wuxian Cheng again.

Wu Xian Cheng, who was pushed further ahead again: "..."

Although he has said it countless times in his heart, he still wants to say it again, this boss is really a bitch.

He took a deep breath and once again showed a professional smile on his face: "This is all a spontaneous act of the local people, or is it because adults have previously discovered that retting fertilizer can make the land more fertile and the grain grows better, so he taught him how to make fertilizer. to the people.”

Since then, open defecation has disappeared from Weeping Willow.

Even if you can't hold it in anymore, you will find a way to take it home after you are done with it. In the past, the most common and difficult to clean up garbage on the street, such as rotten vegetables and things excreted by the human body, have now become garbage. It is a treasure in the eyes of the people. Not to mention throwing it around, if you see it on the road, you will pick it up and put it in your own land.

In addition, Ji Changze has arranged for cleaning people, so the cement floor is not afraid of water splashing. How can it be unclean?

When Wuxian Cheng explained in this way, these gentlemen all looked at Ji Changze with a little more admiration.

They have never been to Weeping Liu, but they have heard about what a poor place is like. Now Ji Changze has single-handedly made the people of Weeping Liu healthy and the environment clean. This is something that many county magistrates cannot do.

Ji Changze looked at them and lowered his head slightly as if he was embarrassed, and said in a very good-tempered and humble manner: "Wuxian Prime Minister exaggerated. The entire county government worked together to make Weeping Willow look like this. How can we just say that he is the official?" The credit of one person.”

After saying that, he tapped Wuxian Cheng very skillfully.

Wuxian Cheng, who is also quite skilled, said: "...Your Excellency, you are humble. Your achievements can be seen in the entire Weeping Willow."

The gentlemen couldn't get the alpaca that Wuxian Cheng had in mind at all, and they all sighed: "Master Ji not only loves the people like his own son, but is also so indifferent to fame and wealth, without mentioning a word about his achievements. If it weren't for Wuxian Cheng, we would still be here." I didn’t know you had done so much for Weeping Willow.”

Ji Changze let out a long sigh and waved his hand: "I just did what I should do. Why bother showing off such a small thing?"

He silently touched Wu Xian Cheng, who had just been called to the place where he was called, and said, "Hey, Sir, you are always like this, never greedy for merit, fame and fortune."

The gentlemen were immediately more impressed.

This Master Ji is indeed indifferent to fame and wealth, and is upright and upright. He has done so much and yet he has not mentioned a word about it. If his subordinates had not mentioned it, he probably would not have even mentioned the slightest bit of credit for his achievements.

What a breath of fresh air in the audience.