PNB Chapter 198 Big Rat, Big Rat, Don’t Eat My Millet
Chapter 198 Big Rat, Big Rat, Don’t Eat My Millet
The dark night covered everything! After one night, the people, as usual, began to cook some porridge with a sad face, staring at the little food left at home. They could survive the winter, but not the lean years. It really fits the saying "There is no idle land in the world, and farmers are starving to death!"
The scholars from the academies on the streets would gather in the morning to recite the Book of Songs even after the holidays.
"Big rat, big rat, don't eat my millet! I have been piercing you for three years, but you have never cared about me. I will leave you and go to that happy land. Happy land, happy land, I love you.
Big rat, big rat, don't eat my wheat! I have been with you for three years, but you are not willing to do anything for me. I will leave you and go to the country of joy. The country of joy, the country of joy, do you love me?
Big rat, big rat, don't eat my seedlings! I have been feeding you for three years, but you are not willing to work for me. I will leave you and go to the happy suburbs. Happy suburbs, happy suburbs, who will cry for you forever?
The scholars were dissatisfied with the status quo and could only vent their dissatisfaction by reciting the Book of Songs, but how many of them really knew how to resist? They had been reciting like this for a long time, but still could not expect any change!
"The Fat Rat" is indeed a poem that expresses dissatisfaction with reality, and it is a poem that expresses dissatisfaction with being exploited in the form of cursing. At the beginning of the poem, the author loudly shouts "Fat rat, big rat, don't eat my millet", as if pointing directly at the face of the fat rat and scolding it. Rats are already annoying, and a fat rat is even more disgusting. Rats have always been thieves, living on stealing food. An ordinary rat grew into a "fat rat", which is the result of stealing so much food! Farmers work from sunrise to sunset, and the crops in the fields are the fruits of farmers who have endured so many scorching suns and so many winds and frosts. However, such hard work is eaten up by these rats, which is really infuriating.
"Stop reading, stop reading, follow me quickly, at the gate of the yamen... at the gate of the yamen, a notice is posted, asking for witnesses and physical evidence!" A scholar came running over panting, called out, and then a group of people followed him and ran away.
"Duang... Duang" Before posting the notice board, the guards beat the broken gong to attract everyone's attention. Seeing that people began to gather from all directions, they read out the contents of the notice board loudly.
"Wang Lao Hu, as the father and mother official of Mianzhou, has not benefited the people for many years. Instead, he exploited the people's wealth under various pretexts, causing the people to live in poverty and misery. His many crimes have been verified and he has been detained in prison. It is known that he exploited the people and involved many people, so it is difficult to verify them one by one. I specially issued this announcement and hope that everyone will come forward to provide clues, witnesses and material evidence, so that he will have no choice but to break the law in the face of ironclad evidence! Folks, it's time to take revenge and redress grievances!"
"Wow... Really? Are you serious?" Someone cried amid the uproar, unable to believe it, and asked repeatedly in a trembling voice.
"God has eyes..." Some people in the crowd have already knelt down.
"Woo woo! Thank you, Lord of Heaven, for getting rid of this evil for the people!" The phrase "God has eyes" resonated with the people, and they all knelt down.
"Don't kneel, don't kneel! Go find the victim, look for witnesses and evidence! We have finally waited for this day." The scholars in the academy were considered the most sober people in the crowd, and they were busy reminding everyone of the important matters.
"Yes! Yes! We must jointly sue him and his minions for exploiting the people, bullying the locals, and being extremely greedy..." The people who were brought back to their senses finally came to their senses, and everyone echoed together, finally waiting for the day to vent their anger.
The news of Wang Lao Hu's arrest spread like wildfire, spreading through the streets and alleys, and even to the farmers in the countryside. Within half a day, countless people came together to file a lawsuit against Wang Lao Hu and his minions. Hua Heng and his guards were writing petitions at the desks lined up in front of the government office, and promoting their half-yearly word recognition competition. It must be said that the timing was just right, and it was twice the result with half the effort.
Shen Wen and Yanan were strolling down the street. They went shopping together and checked the accounts of their shops together! "Why didn't the manager pass on the situation in Mianzhou?" Yanan asked the question in his heart.
"The manager's letters are mostly about the operation of the store. He rarely mentions anything other than things related to the store," Shen Wen said after thinking for a while.
"Yes, after all, this matter requires evidence. What about the secret agents? Isn't it dereliction of duty if we don't investigate them? Or have they been bribed?" Yanan raised his doubts again.
Hearing this, Shen Wen stopped checking the accounts. He felt it necessary to remind the second and third brothers that people may be reliable for a while, but they will not be reliable all the time!
"My wife is smart! She is a great helper in our family!" Shen Wen made up his mind and began to praise his wife.
"Hey, what does this have to do with intelligence? The fact is that it's only us who dare not think about it, but there is nothing that bad people dare not do!" Yanan didn't dare to take credit for it. It was just a small figure like Wang Lao Hu who fell from power. She had witnessed many big tigers fall from power, which shocked the whole country.
"She's still smart. Our child will definitely be even better with our wife's guidance!" Shen Wen's eyes were full of anticipation.
"..." If this person wants to talk, just talk. Why does he need to remind her with his eyes? She is not willing to review what happened last night in broad daylight!
"Haha, why are you shy, lady? Aren't you always passionate?!" Shen Wen couldn't help teasing her again when he saw her blushing and lowering her head.
"Tsk, who has a face as thick as a city wall? Every day we live is turbulent and dangerous, who would have the mind to have dirty thoughts like you..." Yanan retorted with a stiff upper lip.
“Hahahaha… yes, I was just daydreaming!” He smiled frivolously even when being rebuked, which made people even more angry!
"Hmph, check the bill quickly. I haven't had the chance to taste the delicious food here yet! I've finally made it here, it would be a shame to miss it!" Yanan had no choice but to change the subject and continue talking about food safety.
"There is food for you. Don't you see so many people on the street, coming and going, telling each other that business is not doing well? We can still stay for another day tomorrow, don't worry!" Shen Wen comforted her anxious heart.
"Will we have enough time to stop for another day?" Yanan thought they would set off later today at the latest.
"It's okay to stay one more day. This matter is serious. Second brother will not leave until it is dealt with!" Shen Wen knows the second brother. He will not drag his feet in handling things. If he wants to do something, he will do it cleanly without leaving any hidden dangers. Some people cannot be touched, but branches and leaves can still be trimmed. Besides, this is the boss's autonomous place. Who can do anything to him if he cleans up some people? ! Some people stretch their hands too far and bully others by taking advantage of their power. I believe that the boss will only punish them more strictly when he comes.
"I see. I'm not in a hurry then! Are there any other account books you need me to look at?" Ever since Shen Wen found out that his wife had her own way of doing the accounting, he made full use of her and showed no mercy to her! So Yanan simply took the initiative to help him look at the account books, and he could finish the work faster. After all, these sales data were just a few pieces of silver, not a big number, and mental arithmetic was enough!