Liaozhai Ghost Story

Chapter 332 Land Officer

Mr. Zhao, a native of Wuling, Huguang, once worked as an errand in the prince's mansion. After he returned to his hometown, he self-cultivated himself and no longer asked about political affairs. On this day, a teenager came to see him and wanted to turn to Zhao and take charge of the paperwork for him. When Zhao Gong saw that he was beautiful and elegant, he asked his name and said, "The surname is Lu, and his name is a detention officer." I just want to have something to do, and I don't accept the money.

Zhao Gong left the teenager by his side and called him. The teenager was extremely intelligent. He handled the letters and books in an ordinary way, which was very decent, and his chess skills were superb. Every time Liu Gong plays chess with guests, if he is at a disadvantage, he only needs a little advice from the teenager, and he can turn defeat into victory. Seeing this, Zhao Gong loves him more and more.

Seeing that the teenager was favored, the servants shouted one after another and asked him to treat him. The teenager agreed and asked, "How many guests are there in total?" He replied, "No more than thirty." When the teenager heard the words, his face was embarrassed. Everyone said excitedly, "If you don't want to spend money, forget it."

The teenager said unhappily, "Am I a stingy person? I'll set up a banquet in the inn tomorrow at noon. I'll see you then. The next day at noon, the group came to the hotel and sat down. The teenager got up and drank. A man reached out and pressed the wine pot and said, "Hold on. Who is the host of today's banquet? It's better to take out the deposit first. Otherwise, everyone eats and drinks in the sea, and then pats their buttocks and walks away. Who will know how to make money? The crowd nodded repeatedly and looked at the teenager in unison.

The teenager laughed and said, "Do you think I have no money? I have a lot of money." While talking, he walked to the kitchen, took out a basin of flour, wet it with water, pinched it into a small ball, threw it on the table, and threw it at will. In an instant, the table was full of dough. As soon as the dough came into contact with the wooden board, it casually turned into a white mouse and swam back and forth on the table, running left and right. The young man stretched out his palm, grabbed a white mouse, tore open his belly, and took out a piece of broken silver. So back and forth, catch the mouse, open the ream, and take the silver. Soon, the palm of his hand was full of silver ingots, and he smiled and said, "Is that enough?" Everyone was surprised and said, "Enough, that's enough."

After dinner, everyone left. A servant asked the teenager for a piece of silver. When he went back, he mentioned it to Zhao Gong. Zhao Gong ordered him to hand over the broken silver. The servant touched his body, and the bag was empty. The broken silver had already turned into air and disappeared. Zhao Gong knew that something was different and ordered the servant to go to the inn to inquire about the whereabouts of the broken silver. The shop owner scolded with a bitter face and scolded, "Brushed silver, broken silver. The broken silver has turned into thistock.

When Zhao Gong heard about this, he scolded the teenager fiercely and said angrily, "What's going on?" The teenager laughed and said, "My friends are forcing me to treat. I'm so poor that I have no choice but to do a little tricks. Don't worry, the owner, I'm not a person who cheats people to eat and drink. In the wheat field in Dongcun, broken wheat piled up on the ground and dust was removed. There are at least two stones of wheat, which is enough to pay off the debt. Zhao Gong nodded and sent a servant to the East Village to pick up the wheat with the teenager. When I came to the wheat field, there were a lot of broken wheat on the ground. After cleaning, it was just full of two stones, no more, no less.

On this day, Zhao Gong went to his friend's house to attend the meeting. There was a pot of orchids in the hall, which were blooming and fragrant. He loved them very much. After going back, he was amazed. The teenager said, "If the owner really likes orchids, it's not difficult to get them." When Zhao Gong heard this, he was skeptical.

The next morning, Mr. Zhao went to the study to study. Suddenly, there was a strong fragrance. He stared at it. There was a pot of orchids by the window. The green leaves were like arrows. It was the one in his friend's house. He thought, "Is it stolen by a teenager?" Looking for the teenager to ask questions, the teenager said, "I love raising flowers the most. There are thousands of flowers at home. Why do you need to steal?" Zhao Gong didn't believe it.

Coincidentally, a friend came to visit. At first sight of the orchid, he was shocked and said, "Where did the familiar orchid come from?" Zhao Gong said, "I don't know where it was bought on the street. By the way, when you go out, is the pot of orchids at home still there?" My friend said, "I didn't go to the study today. I don't know whether the orchid is there or not. If this pot of orchids is mine, how can it be here?

The teenager laughed and said, "This is not difficult to distinguish. Your orchid, the flower pot is broken and has been repaired; my flower pot is intact. My friend verified it carefully. If so, it was true that he dispelled his doubts and was relieved.

At night, the teenager said to Zhao Gong, "There are indeed many flowers in the next house. If the owner doesn't believe it, he will take advantage of the bright moonlight tonight to go to watch it. However, the servants are not tight-mouthed and can't bring more. Only the book boy A Ya, who is honest and simple, can let him accompany him.

Mr. Zhao nodded and agreed. The group set out on the road and came to the door. Four strong men were waiting with a soft sedan chair. Mr. Zhao got on the soft sedan chair and felt that he was flying and as fast as a horse. Suddenly, I came to a cave, which was dotted with pearls, as bright as day. The pavilions and pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, are luxurious and extraordinary. Strange flowers and rocks can be seen everywhere, and there are countless. There are dozens of pots of orchids in a single variety, all of which are lush.

Duke Zhao opened his eyes and couldn't help praising him. After strolling for a while, the night was dark. He immediately left. The teenager closed the cave and escorted him home all the way. Later, the teenager followed Zhao Gong for more than ten years until his death.

After Zhao Gong's death, the teenager took A Ya away. The two wandered around the world, and there was no news.