There has been a long queue here for a long time. After learning that several large households in Fengxi County have paid to hire people to build river embankments and roads in exchange for work, more and more young people have come to inquire.
Even local people who are busy farming can't help but take time out of their busy schedule to come and inquire.
"Master, there are many good people in Fengxi County. It is a great merit that these big families can contribute money and efforts at this time!"
At this time, among the crowd, there were several figures wearing bamboo hats looking at this scene from a distance.
"No, if it weren't for the compassion of several wealthy families headed by the Zhang family, these refugees would have starved to death. Why did they even hire a few doctors outside the city to open free clinics?"
Next to him, a young man dressed neatly in cool silk satin took over the words, his eyes full of pride.
Several figures wearing bamboo hats looked askance at the words.
"Master, should we go to those big doors and take a look?"
I saw one of the young figures eager to try, with a bright light in his eyes.
"If they are willing to beg for alms, we will soon have enough money to raise the golden body for our ancestor!"
After hearing this, several figures looked at the leading middle-aged man. He was wearing a bamboo hat, a Taoist robe, a pure Yang scarf on his head, and a sword on his back.
"Since a good believer will do good deeds, let's give it a try!"
The leading figure nodded slightly, but there was a strange smile in his eyes.
"Okay, Master, I'll go and find out first!"
One of the chubby figures had a smile on his face.
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Zhang family
At this time in the evening, the lanterns are starting to light up
Zhang Yi is negotiating with the Gu family's envoy.
Not long after Gu Xiuer was studying, someone from the Gu family came to visit him personally. This time the person who came was Gu Zhen, the younger brother of the head of the Gu family. He was a smart and capable middle-aged man with a beautiful beard on his chin and holding a
The long sword is quite powerful.
When Zhang Yi and Gu Zhen were bargaining, Zhang Jian sat next to him to prevent accidents, but Zhang Jian only had a faint smile on his face the whole time and looked at Gu Zhen at the same time.
But Zhang Jian estimated that the people from the Gu family should be here for peace talks this time, and it seemed that they were not prepared to continue fighting with the Zhang family.
The Gu family suffered a loss at the hands of the Zhang family last time, and they couldn't see the details of the Zhang family. At this time, peace talks are indeed more in line with the interests of the Gu family.
This kind of hairpin family is the most cautious. If they can't see the details clearly, they will never rashly form a deadly feud.
Especially after learning that the Zhang family has at least two ‘Fangwai Warlocks’.
The Gu family gave up some of their interests and promised not to interfere in the overall situation of Fengxi County, but negotiations on other compensation terms reached a deadlock.
The Zhang family was obviously not satisfied with this harvest. This time, the Gu family broke the rules and sent someone to destroy the Zhang family's most important treasure, the royal plaque. When Zhang Yi learned that the plaque could ward off evil spirits, it would frighten the warlocks from all over the world.
After that, I was very heartbroken.
On the other hand, the Gu family believes that the Zhang family has taken advantage of the boss. Fengxi County is already the Gu family's sphere of influence, and Yang Qing is the representative of the Gu family in Fengxi County. When Yang Qing was transferred to Fengxi County, the Gu family was a flower.
He paid a huge price, but now the Zhang family has taken advantage of him. This is already a huge evasion.
Zhang Jian sat on the chair with a somewhat leisurely expression. The influence of the Zhang family has completely radiated to every place in Fengxi County. His influence will also increase to some extent. The next time he worships his ancestors, he should gain a lot.
But with the Zhang family taking control of Fengxi County, it will be difficult to go further.
There are already owners in various places in Fengyang, but now that the refugees are causing chaos and bandits are everywhere, there is an opportunity.
"Especially at this time, in order to resist the oppression of the county guard..."
Zhang Jian's eyes were filled with light.
Although he has never met County Sheriff Yu Tongguang, he has also heard that this County Sheriff is a ruthless character. He is a frontier official whom the imperial court relies heavily on. He was sent to Fengyang County and heard that he wanted to clean up the local wealthy families in Fengyang.
pattern and restore the prestige of the imperial court.
For this reason, not long after he entered Fengyang, he successively captured several local powerful clans, confiscated their homes and exterminated them, opened their granaries, and bought people's hearts.
This county guard put great pressure on many aristocratic families in the county. If not for this, the Gu family would not have lowered their heads so easily.
In the end, the Gu family paid a fortune. In addition to several boxes of gold and silver, they also agreed to open up several trade routes to allow the Zhang family to participate.
I am willing to help the Zhang family build waterwheel workshops, blacksmith workshops, etc. in several other counties in Fengyang County.
After the discussion was completed, Zhang Yicai called out Gu Xiuer and Duanmuyan and handed them back to Gu Zhen.
Before leaving, Gu Xiu'er obviously gave Zhang Jian a look. She was still thinking about the marriage mentioned by Zhang Jian, so she was not unlucky about it.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Jian smiled slightly: "Gu Xiaoniang, you and I have been together day and night for half a month, why are we so heartless?"
"Zhang Langjun is so frivolous and has a bad reputation. This is not the behavior of a gentleman!"
Gu Xiu'er snorted lightly, and Gu Zhen glanced at Zhang Jian and Gu Xiu'er, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
After Gu Zhen led Gu Xiu'er and Duan Muyan left, Zhang Yi shook his head and said.
"Brother Jian, do you regret it?!"
"Why did father say this?"
Zhang Jian looked a little surprised.
Although Gu Xiu'er is beautiful, it's not like he sees beautiful women unable to walk. With his current status, it's not difficult to find a good marriage.
Of course, although he has now stepped into the door of the great road, Zhang Jian does not believe that he must be born as an outsider who is not stained by the worldly world.
The world of mortals is a big furnace that can best forge the foundation of Taoism. Zhang Jian would feel very regretful if he could not go through the life of an ordinary person and experience all kinds of worldly things.
Cultivation of immortality is not about cutting off love and sex, but it requires absorbing the principles of heaven and earth and forging a sincere heart.
If you don't join the world, how can you emerge from it?
Zhang Jian does not want to cultivate himself into a simple fool, but has a clear understanding of the world and everything changes in his heart.
Sincere and true.
This is also advocated in "Nine Chapters of Tongshan Purity".
It also needs to steal the mysteries of heaven and earth to achieve enlightenment.
Zhang Yi didn't know what Zhang Jian was thinking, but said with regret:
"Have you ever heard of such a legend!
I heard that Fengyang is blessed with an ancient Feng Shui pattern. It is said that there are two phoenix nests, male and female, in the Shuangfeng Mountains. Every once in a while, a phoenix girl will be born who embodies the beauty of the mountains and rivers.
Come on, this girl is extremely intelligent and has nobility. If she marries into a poor family, she will be able to help the poor family and create a wealthy family easily!"
"If you marry into a local wealthy family, you can help your husband's family move forward and create a family of princes and princes!"
"And if you enter the palace, you can take the back seat!"
"Speaking of which, Fengyang has indeed produced several queens in the past thousand years!"
Zhang Jian was speechless when he heard this. He looked at Zhang Yi with a smile and said, "How could my father insist on letting me get close to Gu Xiu'er despite my mother's objection? Could it be that he thought Gu Xiu'er was the legendary Phoenix Girl?"
Zhang Yi nodded and said: "This is still very possible!"
Zhang Jian shook his head and said with a smile: "Since ancient times, the daughters of Fengyang have surpassed the surrounding counties with their beauty. There are not many ladies who are beautiful and smart. Let's not talk about anything else. My mother has always mentioned that the two cousins of the child have beautiful faces and clever minds.
, she is one of a thousand young ladies!”
Zhang Jian's mother is also the aunt of the Zhang family, the Qi family. She was born in the Qi family, another wealthy family in the county.
The Qi family's influence is not weak, especially in the military.
Qi often boasted in front of Zhang Jian, and the purpose was naturally clear to both Zhang Jian and Zhang Jian.
But Zhang Jian's attitude had always been respectful and insensitive before, because he was worried that he would eventually become mentally retarded. Now that he has entered the gate of the great road, his attitude has changed slightly...
"The one who makes the door girl dance with swords well..."