Wang Anshi used to think that the southern barbarians were lazy by nature, but now he finally understood that the hot weather was the reason why the southern barbarians were unwilling to work.
In such a hot day, the air is still extremely humid, and I can't stop sweating while lying down, let alone working.
He sucked the sweet water from the coconut, sighed, stood up, and said, "Get ready for the banana-leaf umbrella, and let me visit Prime Minister Han."
The little official next to him nodded and bowed back, ready to go.
Half an hour later, Wang Anshi appeared in front of a two-story building with a wooden structure, but the roof and walls were made of thatch.
Wang Anshi detoured from the shade of the tree to the front of the building. He no longer wanted to bask in the sunshine of Qiongzhou.
It is strong and poisonous, and if you check more people, it will be terribly uncomfortable.
Compared with the local aborigines, it doesn't have much relationship.
Walking to the door, he saw Han Xiang's butler frying soup in the room.
The weather is already hot, and when a fire is lit, the room feels like a steamer.
Immediately Wang Anshi didn't want to go in, he subconsciously touched his face, it was covered with sweat, and his neck was smeared and uncomfortable.
It's just that he hesitated for a while, and even endured the heat wave to enter the room, cupped his fists slightly and said, "Student Wang Anshi begged to see Prime Minister Han, may I ask Prime Minister Han if it is convenient for him to see guests now?"
He is younger than Han Qi, and his official position is much lower than Han Qi, so naturally he has to be called a student.
The housekeeper was a middle-aged man, his clothes were soaked, and he was fanning the small stove. Hearing Wang Anshi's voice, he turned around, folded his fists and bent over, and said, "Master Wang, my master is lying on the second floor, sleeping. on."
"How is Prime Minister Han?" Wang Anshi asked.
The middle-aged housekeeper looked gloomy, and shook his head slightly: "Master wakes up and sleeps, talking nonsense all day long. The local witch doctor changed three times, but none of them got better."
"Speaking of witch doctors" Wang Anshi's eyes moved slightly: "It would be great if Lu Tianzhang was here."
The middle-aged butler showed some hatred: "He will not save the master here. A few months ago, he was the one who encouraged the black charcoal to participate in my master. I don't know where the master offended him, so he wants to do this. hand."
Wang Anshi didn't answer the call, the other party was just a middle-aged housekeeper, and discussing political affairs would be tantamount to losing his identity.
What's more, Wang Anshi knew very well why Lu Sen brought the two of them to Qiongzhou.
He can understand Lu Sen's approach, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't have hatred and anger.
The officials don't hold us accountable, why are you an outsider joining in the fun!
This is probably Wang Anshi's current view of Lu Sen.
Now that Prime Minister Han was asleep, Wang Anshi didn't want to disturb him, and was about to leave, when he heard someone talking on the second floor, his voice was calm and calm: "De Cai is cautious, Master Lu is someone from outside Fang, has supernatural powers, and is an official ordered by the court." , It¡¯s not something you can discuss.¡±
The sound insulation effect of these two small buildings is not very good, and the words below can be heard above.
The middle-aged butler was overjoyed: "Master, are you awake?"
"Well, is this person Jiefu? Please come up and explain!"
Wang Anshi tidied up his clothes and went up to the second floor with his head held high.
I saw a black and short local woman going downstairs with a ball of wet clothes, and then I smelled a strange smell.
It's like a hybrid of the reincarnation of the five grains and the sour smell of sweat.
Wang Anshi held his breath subconsciously. He walked to the door of the largest room, pushed it open gently, and saw Han Qi sitting on the bed.
The other party was dressed in white. Although there was still a little sweat on his forehead, his eyes were bright, his cheeks were slightly red, and he looked in good spirits.
"Have you recovered, Prime Minister Han?" Wang Anshi was overjoyed.
He is really happy.
Before Qiongzhou, he was the only one who was a serious Central Plains native, and now there is Han Qi again.
Here, the two can hug together to keep warm, and occasionally they can talk about Fengyue and current affairs, so as not to be too lonely.
So he sincerely hoped that Han Qi could recover.
Han Qi smiled, he became thinner and whiter, but the temperament of a high-ranking official is still there: "Jiefu, I heard that you often come to see me recently, but it's a pity that I sleep and wake up, so I can't entertain you. Please excuse me."
"It's nothing, but the students have been unable to part with Han Xiang, and I feel very sorry."
Han Qi looked Wang Anshi up and down, and said with a smile: "When Jiefu came to Beijing to pay homage to officials, I was released as a magistrate. I heard that Jiefu became famous at a young age, amazingly talented, arrogant, and seldom convinced. Today When I first saw it, I felt that the rumors were really unbelievable. Jiefu clearly understands etiquette and reason.nbsp; When he came downstairs, Wang Anshi saw that the housekeeper had already cooked the soup, and was excitedly serving it upstairs.
When the housekeeper saw Wang Anshi, he smiled and said, "Wang Xianggong is leaving so soon, why don't you talk to my father?"
"Han Xiang said he was a little tired."
"Oh, then I have to quickly bring the medicine to the master." After finishing speaking, the middle-aged butler smiled sheepishly, and hurried up the road with the medicine.
Wang Anshi also felt much more comfortable. He let the sun go outside. The scorching sun was still extremely venomous, but he didn't feel so uncomfortable being exposed to the sun.
After walking for about two sticks of incense, he returned to his home.
It is also a two-story wooden frame thatched building, but there is an extra fence and a yard.
And moved a few tall trees in the yard to cover the whole house.
After returning home, I felt much cooler.
As soon as he entered the house, his wife Wu Shi greeted him with a bowl of soup, and said with a smile: "Officer, this is a local prescription. I begged the old doctor for a long time to get it. It uses raw coconut water as the base." , coupled with a few flavors of cool herbs, drinking it can produce body fluids and relieve heat.¡±
"Thank you ma'am."
Wang Anshi took the bowl and drank it down.
The taste is sweet and sour, which is really good.
His wife, Wu, is Wang Anshi's cousin. Originally Wang Anshi was demoted to Qiongzhou, and he only planned to bring a few servants with him. They fell in love with their son Wang Yu.
His wife is in poor health, but luckily they had a small half bottle of honey from Lu Yang's before. Before they first came to Qiongzhou, both of them, like Han Qi, lay in bed almost every day, relying on honey to survive of.
It's just that the honey has already been used up now, otherwise he would definitely use it on Han Qi.
Wu took Wang Anshi's bowl and asked, "I heard that the officials went to Han Xiang's house. How is he doing?"
"I woke up just now, and I look quite energetic. I should have survived it."
"It's good, Prime Minister Han has survived, and we can have a neighbor who can talk to us." Wu said with a smile: "Although Prime Minister Han was demoted, he has a lot of people in the capital. Based on friendship in times of adversity, I think he will give you a hand."
?Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "I, Mr. Wang, selected officials based on my own ability and did not ask others."
"I know that my husband's talent is unmatched." Wu helped Wang Anshi gently pat the dust on his body: "But many friends are many ways, officials have ambitions in their hearts, if they have someone to help them, can't they be realized faster? "
Wang Anshi shook his head helplessly: "You woman, you are more official than me."
Of course he was joking.
?Wang Anshi and his cousin grew up together, and they can be regarded as close relatives. The relationship between the two is not comparable to that of ordinary couples.
Wu Shi smiled and didn't care.
At this time, a little boy ran over from the backyard. When he saw Wang Anshi, his eyes lit up. After trotting over, he saluted politely, and said in a childlike voice, "My lord, my child has memorized the thousand-character text upside down." Yes, is there a reward?"
"Really?" Wang Anshi asked with a smile.
"Don't dare to lie to adults." The little boy smiled smugly.
This child is Wang Anshi's son Wang Yu, who is extremely talented and intelligent.
Not only has he written a good hand, but also has the ability of photographic memory.
"Then after dinner later, I'll teach you how to read historical records, okay?"
Wang Yu was overjoyed, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, my lord."
Wu Shi said helplessly beside him: "Xiao'er, don't be strict, like a little old man, isn't it okay to call Daddy directly?"
"Not good!" Wang Yu lifted his small face high and said proudly: "Adult is an honorary title, daddy seems frivolous."
Wang Anshi also laughed.
After he went back to his room and sat down, he rested for a while, and then he was called by his wife to have dinner.
Evening is also the only time when Wang Anshi can eat more, because it is cooler at this time.
Wu shi finished eating quickly, and then lit the insect repellent grass.
Slow down, when the sky is dark, mosquitoes will fly all over the sky, don't talk about sleeping, it's good if you don't get bitten to death.
Wang Anshi put down his rice bowl, and was about to go to the yard to take a walk to digest food, but suddenly a small official rushed in and said out of breath: "The sheriff, something is wrong."
Wang Anshi asked puzzledly, "Why are you so panicked?"
"Prime Minister Han is gone."
What!
Wang Anshi turned pale with shock: "This is impossible. Two hours ago, Prime Minister Han was fine, and even showed signs of improvement! Why did he disappear all of a sudden? Don't lie to me!""
What!
Wang Anshi turned pale with shock: "This is impossible. Two hours ago, Prime Minister Han was fine, and even showed signs of improvement! Why did he disappear suddenly? Don't lie to me! ?