Chapter 162： Running around telling each other

Ancestor worship is a big deal. In the past, the family did not have the conditions, and the things prepared were very rudimentary. Now that the conditions are available, Old Man Yang did not want to wrong his ancestors, so he mentioned it to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning immediately said: "Then prepare pork and mutton, plus chicken, duck and rabbit, and make five animals. In addition, I will make eight kinds of cakes, such as Ruyi cake, osmanthus cake, brown sugar cake, mung bean cake, bean paste cake, and five-nut cake." , Thousand Layer Salty Cake, Thousand Layer Sweet Cake, how about it?”

“Okay, okay! The names of these things make you happy, so let’s do it!” Old Man Yang went back happily.

Jiang Ning hurriedly called for help. Since he had to do something, he would do more at once so that he could serve the guests while waiting for the flowing table.

Yang Erdan hadn't arrived home yet, but Yang Datou couldn't wait any longer. He borrowed a bullock cart and took his two younger brothers straight to the county government office. After explaining their intention, the government official quickly took them to see Xie Yucheng.

The three brothers saluted.

Xie Yucheng stroked his beard kindly and said with a smile: "You are all the sons of Mrs. Muyi's family. If you have anything to do in the future, you can come to the county government office. Even if I am not here, you can still find the master or Gao Baotou."

“Thank you, sir!” The three brothers thanked him.

Yang Datou said: "Sir, my family is going to hold a running banquet. My mother-in-law said that I need to give greetings to some families in the county. I don't understand this very well, so I can only come to your help."

To be honest, Yang Datou felt very uneasy. He didn't understand how his mother could be confident that the county magistrate would help.

Xie Yucheng immediately asked Dong Ze to come in and said: "Go and draw up a list and give it to them. It is best to talk to them carefully."

“Don’t worry, sir, I know what to do.” Dong Ze immediately took the three brothers back.

The quickest way to prepare this list is to call Gao Yong and others over to help. These people are usually responsible for the security of Ping'an County, and they know everything about everyone.

Gao Yong and Jiang Ning were considered friends, and they read out a bunch of names without even being polite.

After Dong Ze finished writing, he pondered: "The person with the highest status in Ping'an County must be the county magistrate. Apart from the county magistrate, there are some wealthy local squires. Zhao Li is a well-known good man in Ping'an County. , you should have heard of it too.”

Yang Datou nodded slightly, "I know, I heard that his family doesn't even have any servants. Most of them hire local people to work. There is a little girl in our village who works for the Zhao family."

Gao Yong nodded, "So we must invite the Zhao family. In addition to the Zhao family, there are the Wu family and the Kong family. These two families are originally from Ping'an County, but they moved away after they became rich. The Wu family went to the capital, and the Kong family is in Jiangnan." , but they all have people in Ping'an County, and the master of the family comes back often. Regardless of whether they are there or not, this invitation must still be given.

Next are some scholars or people from farming and reading families, such as Tang Xiucai, An Xiucai from Taohua Village, Gao Xiucai would have to be invited if he had not been deprived of his fame, and the three gentlemen from Mapo. "

As he spoke, Gao Yong looked at Yang Santie and Yang Sizhuang, "Are you familiar with these three gentlemen?"

The two brothers nodded repeatedly, "They are our gentlemen, we must be familiar with them!"

After that, Gao Yong mentioned several more families, all of which were from well-off families and had potential.

Yang Datou always felt strange after hearing this. Yang Santie took the lead and asked: "Uncle Gao, are there any women like my mother-in-law in our county?"

“Huh?” Dong Ze and Gao Yong both looked at Yang Santie in surprise. Yang Santie was a little embarrassed and said with a red face: "Our family was very poor before. When my mother-in-law was separated, she was very poor. Our whole family regarded the sky as our bed and the earth as our bed. Not to mention how difficult our life was. It was my mother who Little by little, this family is supported. I think she must like women like her."

Gao Yong touched his chin and pondered, "A woman like your mother-in-law is Mrs. Zhou from the Sangpu Xu family. Like your mother-in-law, she was widowed at a young age and had to grit her teeth to survive with her two children. I said She and your mother-in-law seem to be talking about it because when her man died, her relatives were eyeing the property of their orphaned and widowed mother, and she had no maternal family to support her.

An ordinary woman would not be able to stand this situation long ago, but she actually took the risk of offending her clan members and being isolated by her clan members, and went to the county government office to beat drums and complain about her grievances. She did not care about making a big fuss, which even the Xu clan members did not dare to do. act rashly.

In the end, the head of the Xu family came forward, and Mrs. Zhou saved the family property. However, this move must have offended many Xu clan members. Just when outsiders were worried, she acted resolutely, sold all the family property, and went to Sangpu with her two children to make a living.

Mapo is a fishing village near the sea. The fishermen have no fields, so Mrs. Zhou goes to the sea with the local fishermen. All the money earned by the sellers is used for her son’s education. I heard that her son is also studying in Mapo. I don’t know if you recognize it. . "

Yang Santie and Yang Sizhuang looked at each other and guessed: "Could it be Xunuo Mountain?"

Yang Sizhuang nodded, "It seems that his surname is Xu in the school. He is a gentle brother. He has also helped me."

"I guess it's him, I can't be wrong." Gao Yong said: "If you want to invite, you can invite Mrs. Zhou's family. There should be a few others. I'll go and find out."

Yang Datou hurriedly bowed, "Thank you so much, Uncle Gao. If someone's life is difficult, please tell us. My mother-in-law will not trample on their self-esteem, but I will take extra care of them."

“Ms. Jiang has always understood justice and shown compassion, I understand!” Gao Yong immediately called several brothers out to inquire.

The three brothers got the list from Dong Ze, booked a guest room in the county that day, bought things and went back to write invitations. They sent them to those who were close to each other first, and then sent them separately to those who were far away.

By the time the three of them rushed back to Rongshu Village, Yang Erdan had already returned.

Yang Datou stuffed him with a bunch of invitations without saying anything. "Tomorrow you go to send the invitations, and the third and fourth sons will also go. I have to pay a visit to my in-law's family."

In order not to waste time, Yang Datou took a pile of things and drove an ox cart to Liujia Village before dawn.

It is already known to everyone that there is a Madam Muyi in Ping'an County who was granted the title of Emperor. However, the news received from places far away is limited. For example, here in Liujia Village, they only know that there is a Madam Muyi in Ping'an County. Madam, no one knows the specific situation of this person at all, or they think from the bottom of their hearts that this person has nothing to do with them, and no one takes the initiative to inquire.

When Yang Datou came over, the Liu family were all confused, and they were even more confused when they saw the things on the oxcart. What kind of trouble was this irresponsible person doing?

Mr. Ding next door heard the commotion and came out to watch the fun. When she saw Yang Datou bringing a bunch of things, he immediately said angrily: "Show off!"

Yang Datou: "."

Liu Mu glared at Ding and said to Yang Datou: "Don't worry about her, let her go away! I'll call Ye Zi's father and eldest brother."

The Liu family's field was nearby, and Liu's mother quickly called Liu's father and Liu Shu back.

Liu Shu was carrying a **** and shouted as soon as he entered the door: "Why are you here suddenly? What did you bring? Where are the leaves?"