After this incident, Li Ling and Xu Cang not only did not get along with each other, but their relationship became closer and closer, and they really looked like they were close friends.

Li Ling also took this to ask Xu Cang for advice on many things he had inexplicable about the classics and comments. Although Xu Cang failed to get into the scholar after five years of hard work, he actually studied the classics, history, and collections of classics, history, and collections. After several in-depth and easy-to-understand explanations and teachings, it really made people suddenly understand and have a further understanding of the words of the saints.

In the next period of time, Li Ling entered the busyness of either reading or writing. From morning to night, in addition to the necessary physical exercise and sprinting, he kept studying hard at home. After more than a month of hard work, he could clearly feel that he had made great progress in classics and compositions. At least he would not have to think about it when he saw a sentence before he could react.

During this period, Gu Yuezi did what he said and gave Li Ling great support and help. He sent people to Li Ling's daily food, clothing and expenses to Li Ling on time. Every now and then, he would come to his door to deliver some nourishing things. Both of them had never stopped fish, meat, eggs, and other things, which made Li Yueer, who was already a little thin, look a little baby fat.

Li Ling was not as uneasy or refusal as ordinary people, because he could feel that Gu Yuezi was sincere in doing all this. Moreover, he also valued the relationship between the two. Although he had received a lot of help from him now, he believed that he would definitely be able to repay this good friend and good brother in the future.

So the days passed slowly, and the cold winter month was already in the blink of an eye.

Hengzhou Prefecture, where Jiangcheng is located, is located in Huaibei. It is the most embarrassing place in later generations. Even hundreds of years ago, when the winter came, the weather was so cold that it was uncomfortable. It was not that the dry wind like the north came like a knife, but that it was accompanied by wisps of water vapor, which penetrated into the cracks of people's bones little by little. Such coldness is the most difficult to bear. In this weather, the only thing Li Ling could do was to create an extra stove in the house and then crouch at home with his sister, and he really didn't want to go out.

This day was Laba Festival. At noon, Gu Yuezi came to his house again. In addition to sending some food on weekdays, he also added a pot of Laba porridge. After sitting down, he smiled and said, "Brother, come and try the Laba porridge that your sister-in-law specially cooked for you. This is a good thing that I can't even eat."

"Haha, then thank my sister-in-law for caring. It's really warm and comfortable to eat a bowl of it in this cold weather." Li Ling was not polite either. While the porridge was still hot, he served a bowl of himself and Yue'er and Gu Yuezi, and then stuttered it. It tasted really good.

After a few greetings, he asked with a smile: "Brother Gu, is the bookstore's business doing well recently?" As the relationship went further, his name for Gu Yuezi changed. However, whenever he called this, he always unconsciously remembered a search engine and Internet giant in later generations.

"I ask you to write the new book of the Gods. Although the year has passed, the business of our bookstore is still good. By the way, when will the last volume you mentioned be finished?"

"It's hard to say." Li Ling shook his head lightly, "I thought I could finish the Goddess this year, but I was busy with studying recently, so I was delayed. It seems that I can only wait until the spring is coming next year."

"The important thing is, you don't have to hurry. In fact, with the idea of ​​the album you published, my bookstore's business has become much better than in previous years. In addition to the gods, I also plan to adapt several other novels into albums."

After pausing for a while, he smiled and said, "Actually, what's wrong with me? Compared to other transactions, I've been very glorious recently. For example, do you have an impression of the Fulai Inn diagonally opposite our bookstore? The business was pretty good before the winter, but since this time, only three customers have stayed in the store."

"As the New Year approaches, who doesn't want to go home to reunite with his relatives?" Li Ling said with deep emotion.

"Yes, so the inn will usually close down after Laba. However, I heard from the guys there that the three guests did not mean to leave, and they actually planned to stay here for a long time."

"There are still such things?" Li Ling also said curiously: "Is it because they want to stay here to do business or something?"

"It doesn't look like it. The three of them are old men, young men and young men. They seem to be somewhat different from masters and servants. Also, although they always go out, they don't see any shops asking for local news. Instead, they prefer to walk around the streets and go out of the city once. Do you think it's strange?"

Li Ling felt even more and more strange now: "It's really weird. He doesn't look like a businessman or a scholar who is studying abroad. There are no famous places here to feast their eyes on them. So what exactly do they want to stay until the New Year?" Speaking of this, his eyes suddenly flashed and he thought of a possibility, "Brother Gu, have you heard of private visits on the cover of the secret?"

"The one who is always performed in the play? Do you think they are court officials? But there have been no unjust cases here recently..."

"No, it's not a high-ranking official who comes to us. Have you forgotten that in fact, we have not had a Zhengyin County Magistrate in Jiangcheng County for more than half a year!"

"You mean, one of them is a county magistrate?" Gu Yuezi was surprised and nodded unconsciously. "It's really possible. He is planning to visit in a very small way first and learn more about the customs and customs of the county?"

"Yes, it's not just that. Maybe he has a deeper intention." Li Ling smiled and thought of something. But before Gu Yuezi could ask again, a sound of slapping the gate suddenly sounded outside, interrupting the conversation between the two.

Li Ling paused a little surprised, then got up and left the house to respond. As a result, he opened the yard door and saw two soap-coat yamen standing in front of the door, followed by the inner king behind him. This made him feel a sudden heart. Has the county yamen sent someone to the door as soon as he talked about the county magistrate or something?

"What are you doing with me?" Li Ling quickly calmed down and asked.

"You are Li Ling, the son of Li Tong?" One of the officers looked him up and down and asked.

"It is in the lower house. Wang Lizheng can also testify."

"Yes, he is Li Ling." Wang Li said nodding.

"According to the laws and regulations of this dynasty, the first one is to perform labor service. It's your turn this year. Let's go to the county government to report tomorrow morning." The servant said, and then he showed up another document. He shook in front of Li Ling, with a bright red seal from the county government government on it, so there would never be any fake one.

Li Ling was a little stunned: "Ferry...service?" As a time traveler, he really had never understood this. Is this the county government going to recruit himself to work as a coolie?

"Slowly, it's almost the Chinese New Year. Why did the county government collect corvee labor at this time? Also, the Li family is the only male, so how can they collect corve labor at will?" Gu Yuezi heard the words inside and quickly came out to question.

"Bold, do you dare to question the order of the county government?" The servant suddenly sank and scolded: "When will the county government recruit people and do things, you, a commoner, can't interfere with it. Moreover, in the county government registration, it has always been written that there are male Dings from the Li family, and they are all Bai Dings who have no fame. We will also do our business according to the rules!"

Then, another officer even said with a stern face: "By the way, what about Li Tong? If there are people who escape from the country and refuse to report it, they will be even more guilty!"

Li Ling had already come back from the shock just now, and quickly laughed and said, "The two men are forgiven. I was so anxious that I asked. My father went out because of studying and has not returned yet. Since the government has its own regulations, how dare I refuse?"

Gu Yuezi also knew that he was too anxious just now, so he quickly took out dozens of copper coins and smiled and stuffed them into the hands of the two: "I offend you too much, I hope you don't want to be weird. I'm a little bit of apology, and I don't respect you." He knew better than Li Ling how difficult these county jail servants are, so he quickly gave money to remedy them.

It was not until the money was received that the two looked a little better and they also looked a little smile: "Don't say we don't take care of you, in fact, this time the county government recruits corvee service is not a big deal, but there are a lot of miscellaneous things to be dealt with in the county government. I heard that you, Li Ling, had also studied before?"

"That's right, but I failed to pass the exam - fame and fortune, and now I'm still only Bai Ding."

"That's good. The county government just needs a person who knows the text and writes to organize the cabinet warehouse. It's not a big deal. You are just right." The servant said, smiling at Li Ling, "It's a bargain."

"Then thank you two men." Li Ling was stunned for a moment, and then bowed to thank him. The two waved their hands at him, and reminded him to report to the county government early tomorrow morning, and then turned around and left.

It was not until they left that Wang Lizheng stepped forward and said, "Li Ling, you are quite lucky. Two other families were arranged to repair the loft of the county government. They are not craftsmen, so life will be difficult. But this is the signature given by the fourth master of the yamen. Who dares not to obey?"

Li Ling said yes repeatedly, thanked the other party a few more words before returning home with Gu Yuezi. After closing the door, Gu Yuezi sighed: "Now do you know why I strongly advocate that you go to the imperial examination? There is no fame in this world, and there are all kinds of things. Even if you have money, you may not be able to push such an errand."

Li Ling nodded deeply, yes, he really ignored this level. Only those who have a reputation as scholar can be exempted from labor service or even tax exemption, and he is obviously far from this point.
Chapter completed!