On April 20th, it was raining heavily. Pingshou County was decorated with lanterns and colorful lanterns. The bright red lanterns conveyed joy in the dark rain curtain.
Merchants are offering promotions and discounts one after another, and wine shop owners have opened up drinks for people to take...but the free ones are all watered down, and they are still very large.
The drinkers faded away after a few sips, and no longer felt like taking advantage. They all shouted: "On this big day, use this fresh water to deal with us, and quickly serve strong drinks. Do you think we can't pay for it?"
"We just came back from a trip to the grassland. Who cares about your water and wine?"
“I want bamboo leaf green wine”
The lantern reflected the old yellow face of the wine shop owner. He apologized repeatedly and felt happy. The method taught by Yejia Winery really works.
When the waiter came to deliver the liquor, a businessman from out of town asked: "What kind of happy event is this? Is your county magistrate about to be promoted?"
"The county magistrates are all outsiders. Sooner or later they have to be transferred. They will either be promoted or demoted. How strange is the value?" A half-drunk drunkard sneered and was pulled by others before he came to his senses and made amends: "Of course this magistrate is a big-time official."
Qingtian, but this is not what we are celebrating, it is that our long-lived big shot is coming back."
"Big shot?" The foreign businessman was confused, thinking to himself that a big shot had appeared somewhere since he hadn't been here for a few years, but he couldn't ask more questions at this time.
The owner of the wine shop was very bright-eyed and urged people to serve drinks. He asked casually: "Sir, are you afraid you haven't done this in a few years?"
"It's been five years. I used to take a rest here while walking through the grasslands. Your county has recently rebuilt the roads, so I came over to take a look."
"Then you came at the right time. Speaking of our Pingshou County, since Wenquxing came down and got the blessing, it has changed a lot in the past few years." The drinker took the wine and took a sip, and suddenly felt a strong fire.
It flowed, smacked his lips, and muttered: "This is the taste I want."
"Wenquxing?" The foreign merchants woke up and were a little surprised: "You Ye Jieyuan? Aren't you rushing for the exam? If you are in high school, why do you have to stay in the imperial capital for half a year..."
"Bah, bah!" A tall and strong drinker spat out angrily, slapping his big hand on the table, shaking out a circle of wine: "Do you know how to speak human language? If you are in high school, is it possible that you will come back disheartened?"
"Your title of guest is out of date." The owner of the wine shop interrupted sharply, and walked down the steps with a smile: "Now he is no longer Ye Jieyuan, but the second-ranked man."
The foreign merchant stayed for a moment and murmured: "No wonder..."
No longer in the mood to drink, he checked out and went out after a while. Then, people came out one after another. The door was brightly lit, and they saw that this person's package was bulging. Some sharp-eyed drinkers took a deep breath and couldn't help but feel scared: "These people are...
who?"
"Wolf escorts work on the grassland, taking on serious business as well as shady business. What's your background?" The owner of the wine shop patted his shoulder with relief: "Thank you for not being reckless this time."
"This...isn't this a horse bandit? Why did he come to our Pingshou County?"
Not far away, a companion came to his senses and said, "Wherever there is blood food, people like this will pounce. It looks like something is going to happen."
"The wine made by the Ye family is so good. I heard that the profits are huge. I can't say the details, but it is sold to countless countries. Anyone with a little eye can see the benefits. Who is not jealous."
"No way, the thirty-four alliances are not so easy to deal with... By the way, the second-place man is back?"
"How can we know the whereabouts of such a person? He may be still having a banquet in the county town, or he may be drinking in the county magistrate's house. I heard that the county magnate's family has a daughter..." The drinker laughed, which made everyone laugh.
They all asked, and they looked mysterious again. In fact, this person knew only a limited amount, and he only gossiped occasionally. Who dared to tell more about the family affairs of his parents?
There was indeed a night banquet at the Lu Mansion, and Ye Qing, who was tired of traveling, was welcomed into the backyard. After having a banquet all the way home, there was another banquet at home.
"It's raining heavily, and the flowers in the courtyard have already withered. This banquet won't be outdoors this time." Lu Ming personally led him into the inner hall, pointed at the banquet table, and then complained: "Mr. Number Two, you are so happy and contented.
, but it threw me into a pit."
Although the two are quite different in age, they were quite happy before. Now they are both Jinshi (same Jinshi), and they are both seventh and eighth grade officials. In terms of future, Ye Qing is better. Lu Ming has completely given up on his parents in the county.
The shelf is gone.
I have been under this man's rule for two lives, and I was deeply impressed. I admired him as a good official who served the people. I was reborn. The first bucket of gold was to win this man's favor. With a casual word, I changed the family's will and thus my own destiny. But
Now we are truly fighting against each other and working together.
Ye Qing was in a trance, and then he woke up. He knew that he was talking about the ten thousand acres of wasteland in Nanlian Mountain, but he was complaining: "I always respect important people, how can I dare to harm you?"
Lu Ming pointed his hand and smiled bitterly: "You are the second best man in the rankings, a heavenly being, and you still don't admit your fault. Aren't you cheating on me with these ten thousand acres of wasteland in Nanlian Mountain?"
"Although you won the second place and are qualified to cross this red line, you still got a good rating from my evaluation this year."
Ye Qing smiled, there were many things that could be done but never said, but at the same time, some feelings had to be accepted and repaid. Sit down without any courtesy. He was so familiar that it was too late for Lu Ming to extend his hand to invite him: "
Mr. Second Place, you went to the imperial capital this time. Not only do you have a good position, but you also have a good face."
"This banquet is held between the Imperial Capital and Juzi. Even though they are all Juzi from the same state, they are all like wolves and tigers. Even if they are a little polite, they have to eat the leftovers. This has led to this habit."
Lu Ming couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "Okay, okay, the rules of Gonghu's examination have been brought to our county government..."
The delicious food prepared by a good chef, reflected by red candles, is full of joy.
His accompanying wife, Yun Shi, came out to meet him. She was a gentle and elegant woman with a noble bearing.
Ye Qing saw Li, and the Yun family came out not only for a brief encounter, but because they were friendly to the whole family. Another girl came out and introduced him deliberately: "This is my little girl Xian'er. I rarely see outsiders, so I'll give her a chance to grow up."
If you are knowledgeable, take a look at the demeanor and appearance of the two ranked Jinshi and one of the heavenly beings."
This girl was twelve or thirteen years old. She only had bright eyes and bright teeth, but her figure was quiet and her eyebrows were soft and intelligent. She was quite well-educated. She saluted Yingying: "Lu Yunxian has met Mr. Ye."
Ye Qing knew her in his previous life and even knew her name. It came from the combination of the Lu family and the Yun family. One of his eldest brothers, Lu Yun, had passed the imperial examination and only took his youngest daughter with him to take office.
At this time, we pretended to be acquaintances for the first time, and it was inconvenient to look at them more, so we just made a courtesy.
They said something during the dinner, implicitly apologizing for the "accident" of turning ten thousand acres of wasteland into fertile farmland. Although they didn't say it clearly, they actually admitted it, and Lu Ming immediately felt relieved.
This favor from the second-ranked gentleman is not small, and it is completely worth it.
The atmosphere at the banquet was harmonious for a while. Lu Ming asked his daughter to drink. Ye Qing thanked her and heard Lu Ming say: "It's good that you came back earlier this time. Now your Bamboo Leaf Green Wine is becoming more and more famous and causing a lot of trouble. According to
My patrol office knows that many suspicious people have entered the county."
Ye Qing nodded, pondered for a moment, and smiled: "Take a look at this."
With that said, he took out a piece of official document and handed it over. When Lu Ming saw it, his expression changed slightly: "Seventh grade observation envoy? Have you submitted a letter and been appointed?"
Ye Qing smiled and said nothing. Lu Ming was a little surprised. When he looked carefully, he saw the word "quan", which means temporary dispatch. He couldn't help but feel a little pity: "Hey, you Jinshi are just unhappy about this. If you are willing to submit a letter,
Once I take office, I’m afraid this right will be cancelled.”
"I'm only seventeen. I'm too young. Even if I want to work, it's not the right time." Ye Qing said with a smile: "Besides, after officially taking office, you have to avoid suspicion for many things. It's more convenient to do things now - even if you are an official,
The family is still our foundation.”
The concept on earth always belittles family. Only after you have lived in this world for two lifetimes can you realize how precious family is.
It can be said that official positions are given by the court and can be given to oneself or taken back. Although the official power is great, it is not without restraint and cannot be used in many places unless one is prepared to create excuses and troubles.
Only the power of the family is the power that always follows and belongs to oneself.
"What you said is quite right." As a member of the aristocratic family, Lu Ming certainly understood what he meant, and his mood was a little complicated. He joined the company with the ninth grade Jinshi. Even if he was promoted along the way, it took him six years to get the job.
When the county magistrate arrived, the Jinshi arrived immediately.
After reading it carefully, he raised his voice and said, "You also brought a battalion of cavalry?"
"Not only that, there is also a training camp." Ye Qing read the approval document from the prefect again.
Lu Ming looked at it again and took a deep breath under the lamp. It was not easy to practice this group, and there were political risks. Ye Qing's energy could be seen. He thought to himself and sighed: "Originally, I wanted to warn you.
, please pay attention to safety, I don’t want you to plan ahead and prepare enough, those who have ideas against you must be unlucky."
Seeing the county magistrate's expression, Ye Qing knew that he had achieved his goal. Now the county magistrate would surely regard him as a person of the same level, rather than as a "potential".
He said casually: "I have a private matter when I come back. I plan to marry my childhood sweetheart cousin. I am afraid that some elders in the family will look down on this marriage and want the county magistrate to act as a matchmaker and negotiate a joint betrothal gift for me."
After hearing this, Lu Ming ignored his wife's look and agreed with a smile: "I'm not going to be a Jinshi, so I'm just going to be a matchmaker for a Jinshi.
Ye Qing didn't say any more, he was so happy that he was drunk.
Lu Ming sent Ye Qing out, but when he came back, he heard his wife Yun complain: "My mother's family is from a prominent family in the county, and she is the daughter of you and the Jinshi. How can I be considered a high-ranking person? How can a good son-in-law run away like this?"
"
Lu Ming smiled bitterly after hearing this: "This is not a question of whether you are high or not, but a question of whether the other party means this. They clearly have their hearts and they don't need to look at us. Even if our daughter is married, she can live a good life."
Comfortable?"
"Then I won't feel comfortable marrying you?" Yun rolled her eyes at her husband: "Or are you talking about the way you look at me on weekdays?"
Lu Ming quickly comforted her and finally said: "My daughter has no worries about getting married. She is still young, so why worry? Isn't this what my father-in-law said?"
Yun thought for a while and said no more. She just felt a little pity.