Everyone Knows I’m a Good Man

Chapter 39

Ji Changze did not use his identity to go h0u'me:n, and the group of people queued up among the people who came to participate in the lantern festival. While waiting in line, they listened to Wu County Cheng talk about some interesting things about Weeping Willow, which was not boring at all.

Slowly lining up, everyone put on their hair masks and entered the venue one after another.

As soon as they entered, these gentlemen were shocked by the scene in front of them. There were lanterns hanging above them, which were as bright as day even though it was night time. People wearing masks were walking on the street, and there were also vendors who had obtained business licenses long ago. Hawking behind prepared shelves.

"Sachet, handkerchief, please come and take a look at the fine craftsmanship~"

Two girls in skirts came up arm in arm. They lowered their heads and carefully selected. After choosing what they liked, they negotiated the price with the boss in clear voices. Perhaps because they were wearing masks to cover their faces, there was a magnanimity in their voices. and joy.

There was a family of three out for fun. There was a child sitting on the husband's shoulders, wearing a mask specially provided by the lantern festival for children.

There are also young children who can run on their own in the crowd. The children are unsteady on their feet. If they accidentally fall, the strangers nearby will easily pick them up and pat their heads to let them go. careful.

There were also old people coming out. Pedestrians saw that the old man had difficulty moving and was leaning on a cane, so they all gave way to him. The old man accidentally dropped his mask, which made it difficult for her to bend down. When the yamen officer who was standing aside and responsible for supervising security saw this, he stepped forward to pick up the mask and handed it to her. Got her.

The old man's wrinkled face was filled with kindness and gratitude.

This may be a very ordinary scene in the eyes of the people of Weeping Willow, because they are accustomed to giving courtesy to the elderly and children at the call of the county magistrate, but in the eyes of these young men from the capital, it is a complete sigh.

Respecting the elderly and Salesians, something that many people in the capital cannot do, seems to be a very common thing in Weeping Willow.

They were wearing masks, so Ji Changze could not see their expressions, but just from their frequent nodding expressions, he could guess the general psychological activities of these men.

In fact, it is very simple to get people to respect the Salesians. You just need to make up a few short stories about respecting the Salesians and getting rewarded, and then describe how noble Salesians are, and the people will naturally start to do it on their own initiative.

Of course, he also did not forget to make up a few stories about disrespectful old people and naughty children. Respecting the elderly and Salesians is a moral character. It is mainly for boiling frogs in warm water so that the people of Weeping Willow can gradually develop some habits. It is not for a small group of people to fight. Do whatever you want with your identity.

"Everyone, there are lantern riddles ahead, so you might as well go and have a look."

He made an invitation, and the others naturally did not respond. Although they had not started to fully visit the lantern festival, they already had a vague feeling that this night would be a night full of freshness and expectations.

For these gentlemen who came from the capital and originally wanted to watch Yuanhua, but saw such a prosperous and peaceful scene, this night was a surprise.

For Weeping Willow locals, the night was also a surprise.

Especially those girls who are not yet married. They are not allowed to go to the streets during the annual gatherings. Not only is it difficult for unmarried girls to come to such crowded places, but they are also worried that some philanderers will abduct them and sell them. , the elders often have stern looks on their faces and refuse to agree no matter how much they beg.

Now, without them having to pray, the elders themselves asked them to come to the lantern festival to relax.

Wu Sanniang is one of them. In previous years, she was so eager to go to the market but could not do so. This year, her parents took the initiative to let her come to the lantern festival.

After she was at a loss, she was a little afraid to go.

The sister she had made friends with came to join her, and she timidly held the veil tightly: "I heard from my parents that there are many people going to the lantern festival, and they all wear masks. I am a little afraid to go. If I meet someone who is taking pictures... …”

The sister smiled and said, "I was afraid before, but my brother at home said that the county magistrate sent many policemen to guard the lantern festival. There is only one door for entry and exit. Everyone who enters and exits must take off their masks and record them. If you encounter any evil person inside, just call the police and they will take action. If you really encounter a philanderer, you will not go out in a good manner, and you will not be let through at the door. This is all specially arranged by our county magistrate to allow us to have a good time. Yes, just feel at ease."

Although the sisters said this, Wu Sanniang was still a little scared, but these fears were not worth the longing for going out to play in her heart. In the end, she nodded and agreed to go with her sisters.

Before going, Aniang specially made her new clothes, bought a beautiful red headband, and a bamboo hairpin. She said that although she was wearing a mask and not showing her face, it was a rare opportunity to go out and play, so of course she had to dress up beautifully.

Wu Sanniang's fear in her heart was lessened. She knew that her mother-in-law had never been to such an occasion before she got married, so this time her daughter could go, and her mother-in-law was happy for her from the bottom of her heart.

On the day of the lantern festival, she got up early, cleaned up the house and cooked a meal. She waited anxiously and expectantly for the night to come. Finally, when it got dark, the sisters came to look for her. The two of them held hands and lined up together. Entered the lantern festival.

It was so big and lively inside, with everything for sale. Everyone was wearing masks, and no one paid attention to whether they were men or women. They walked freely among them, and felt more relaxed than ever before.

The sister said: "I really hope this can happen in the future, Sanniang. I heard Master Ji said that he wanted to open a textile factory and only recruit women. I want to go. I have thought about it. Now I am not married yet, and the money I earn goes to my family." , When I get married, I can earn some money, and my husband will not look down on me, nor will he be like Zhi'er's father, who takes concubines and even beats her without saying a word."

Wu Sanniang hesitated: "But many families don't like their wives to be in public. What if your husband doesn't want you to continue working in the textile factory after you get married?"

"I have to discuss it before I get married. If that person breaks his promise after getting married, I will sue him to the government. Mr. Ji is a good official and treats women well. If not, how could he allow women to participate in the lantern festival? I heard that he loves his wife very much. If I ask Mr. Ji, he will definitely be willing to make the decision for me. "

Wu Sanniang was moved.

Even if she doesn't go out often, she knows that Mr. Ji is a good official. Although he has not been in office for a long time, everyone here at Weeping Willow praises and admires him.

To put it bluntly, if someone said something bad about Mr. Ji in the street, the people around him who heard him would definitely attack him in groups.

Master Ji is so prestigious in the hearts of their Weeping Willow people.

She was still that timid, but thinking that Master Ji would definitely make the decision for them, courage arose in her heart.

"Okay," she heard herself say, "I'll go to the textile factory with you, too."

After the lantern festival, on the second day, Ji Changze still brought Wuxian Cheng to look for these men. They talked and laughed and found a restaurant to eat and drink together.

The restaurant is on the second floor, and you can take in the scenery downstairs. Ichiro-kun was drinking when he suddenly noticed that there were children running around underneath holding something, all wearing the same clothes. He asked in confusion: " What do these children do? Why are they all wearing the same clothes?"

Wuxian Cheng did not need Ji Changze to poke him this time. He stood up and explained on his own initiative: "These children are from the orphanage. The orphanage was built by Mr. Ji. Anyone under the age of sixteen can enter the orphanage, and those over eight years old can enter the orphanage." They will be assigned to work. These children are all over eight years old and are temporarily assigned to deliver light items and messages at Weeping Willow.”

He explained that the orphanage would keep half of the pay after accepting the work, and the remaining half would be counted as the remuneration of these children, so that they could have some savings of their own before they grow up and leave the orphanage.

The gentlemen looked at Ji Changze with more than just admiration.

Mr. Ji, who has only been in office for less than half a year, has already done so many practical things for Chuiliu. They did not see how poor Chuiliu was before, but now they can see clearly how happy the people of Chuiliu are.

In the face of praise, Ji Changze was not proud at all, but waved his hands in shame: "It's nothing, I just did my duty as an official."

Which sense can do this?

Which organ can feed so many people by itself!

Which organ can say that it is an orphanage? It is an orphanage.

Look at the police officers below who are bulging with muscles and make people feel safe. However, the people are not afraid. Instead, they greet each other with a smile. It is obvious that these police officers have a lot of interest in the people. How kind is your position in your heart.

This is the real family of officials and people.

A gust of wind blew, and the petals from the scattered Yuanhua trees on the roadside fell off, falling on the clean and tidy streets, almost forming a beautiful painting that people couldn't bear to break.

The gentlemen sat by the railings of the restaurant, looking at this scene, they were all a little crazy.

In this line of work, I have admired good flowers, tasted good wine, traveled to lantern festivals, seen magnificent scenery, and also met Mr. Ji, a good official with a gentle and harmless temperament, who is warm and hospitable and talented, and who can have such a hard-working official. value!

They stayed at Weeping Willow for nearly a month, and when the flowers were gone, they reluctantly left.

After returning to the capital, he published all the poems and articles he had written in praise of Chuiliu and Ji Changze, and expressed his praise.

They either have a good family background, have some reputation, have some time to spare, and have money, otherwise they wouldn't be able to just go to a place as far away as Weeping Willow in a group.

Now that they have done this, half of the people in the capital know about it.

The weeping willows are very different now, very prosperous.

The hero who caused all of this was Ji Qingji Changze, who had a beautiful face, was self-denial, dedicated to doing practical things, never boasted about his own achievements, and was so humble that even when his subordinates mentioned his own achievements, he was embarrassed not to let them continue.