Chapter 229: Fishing for turtles with golden hooks
The new Luzhou magistrate Zhang Jizu arrived today.
It took a whole day to hand over the documents with Cheng Dexuan and collect the roster of regiment training soldiers. Of course, these regiment training soldiers were all officers and soldiers whose identities had just been made public after they were converted from farmers to soldiers. He also signed for the magistrate.
The official seal is now the official second parent official of Luling Prefecture.
Zhang Jizu is quite satisfied with his current situation, which can be seen from his fat face with a smile that looks like a blessing from a heavenly official. He was impeached by the supervisor for corruption and was about to retire and go home to eat himself.
Although the emperor's brother Zhao Guangyi intervened and did not deal with it for the time being, it just sat idle and nothing happened.
According to his own estimation, even if he was not allowed to serve as an official and return home, he would inevitably end up being demoted and exiled. Therefore, he was sent to this bitter cold land in the northwest as a prefect. Although he was reluctant, it was better than what he had expected.
A little stronger, and this might not necessarily be an opportunity to make a comeback, so I packed my bags and went to take up my post.
When he arrived here, he saw the majestic and tall Luzhou City Gate, the wide and flat avenues in the city, and the extraordinary government office built against the mountain. It was far from the shabby house he had imagined.
, I felt a little happy. When Luzhou civil and military officials, subordinates, and gentry and merchants handed over invitations like a snowflake, inviting Mr. Futai to the banquet, the feeling of regaining power made Magistrate Zhang even more
Be cheerful.
The banquet was held at the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce, not far from the government office. This chamber of commerce was a new thing created by the former prefect Yang Hao. Many issues and conflicts that did not involve legal issues were coordinated and resolved by the chamber of commerce. This way
It can strengthen the exchanges and communication among merchants, enable them to supervise each other and become more self-disciplined. Of course, when Yang Hao set up this chamber of commerce, he noticed its positive role on the one hand, and he also did not fail to further isolate Cheng Dexuan to prevent him from stumbling behind.
The meaning of legs.
The merchants are rich, and the building of this chamber of commerce is not much worse than that of the prefect's yamen. It is equally grand and luxurious. Tang Yanyan's uncle Li Yuchang is the first president of the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce. Tonight's feast
It was held under the leadership of Chairman Li, and the guests invited were all kinds of people. Not only were prominent figures from all walks of life, but most of the officials from Luzhou also came to join in the fun. Looking up, the only people who were not present were probably Mu and Ke, the two regiment envoys.
, and the commanders and commanders under their jurisdiction are all heads. In other words, only the military has a clear-cut banner, and there is not a single person to support it.
Magistrate Zhang is a thorough scholar. He looks down on generals and does not think they are important. When he came to Luzhou, he knew that the military power of this regiment would not fall into his hands. The imperial court would inevitably
There were other arrangements made by the will, so this incident did not affect his interest.
The banquet was very sumptuous, which was somewhat of an unexpected surprise for Magistrate Zhang. He never expected that Luling Prefecture, which was newly established less than a year ago, would have such a large scale. Before he came, many officials in the capital had spread the news by word of mouth.
In my impression, Luling Prefecture is still a barren land, and many people live like primitive savages, eating their hair and drinking their blood.
I really don’t know what considerations the predecessor, Yang Hao, had in not reporting such outstanding political achievements to the court. Now it seems that it is necessary to re-evaluate the situation here. Of course, this political achievement can only be attributed to Zhang Jizu.
Above. But we have to wait for now. After a year and a half, he will submit a report to the court, explain the development of Luzhou under his governance, request to cancel the tax exemption policy to benefit the people, and pay taxes to the court in advance. In this way
How can his political achievements not have a place in the hearts of officials?
Magistrate Zhang had a wishful thinking in mind, and the crowds of flatterers and flatterers made him smile. Cheng Dexuan originally wanted to advance and retreat together with him to show his closeness, but also to show that the two of them were unusual.
relationship, to re-establish his image in front of Luzhou officials and merchants, but those merchants and officials were like maggots after seeing a piece of smelly meat, they kept buzzing around Magistrate Zhang, and Magistrate Zhang seemed to enjoy it quite a lot.
Such a feeling, he had long been forgotten.
Fortunately, Lin Pengyu, Qin Jiang, Lu Yuxuan, Xi Chuyun and other old guys are not bad at adapting to the situation. Seeing that their backer Yang Hao has been transferred to the capital, and Magistrate Zhang is surrounded by fawning businessmen,
Then they gathered around him with smiles on their faces, talking to each other nonstop, and their closeness was very obvious.
Cheng Dexuan had a reserved smile on his face, but he was very sober in his heart. These old ghosts have no integrity. Although their behavior is despicable, they control too many things in Luzhou after all. If he does not go through them, he will have many things to do.
He couldn't understand it for a while. They were determined to cling to a new branch, and he had a way to rely on them. It was natural that he couldn't pursue the past disputes. He still had this kind of magnanimity.
However, if these people are deliberately pretending, now is different from the past, can't I slowly manipulate you? There are three fires in the new official's appointment, but these three fires are not burned by Zhang Jizu, but controlled by him. However,
Lin Pengyu and others didn't seem to have any ulterior motives. Mu Lao'er, Ke Tuanlian and other martial artists never came to flatter the new Shangguan. Although Fan Siqi, the nerd, came, he had a cold face.
They have no intention of being close to Zhang Jizu. Comparing the two, it is not impossible for these people to change their direction when the wind blows.
Cheng Dexuan was just thinking to himself when he heard a chant at the door: "Miss Tang... is here!"
The master of ceremonies sang the ceremony loudly, and the noisy scene suddenly fell silent, and a girl walked in with graceful flowers like willows in the wind. A pink embroidered beanie, tied with a thin lotus root-colored belt, tied with an albizia.
The knot further accentuates the girl's slender waist and graceful figure. A snow-white cloak draped over her shoulders makes her even more stunning.
Especially when the young girl came in, the maid took off her cloak, gently raised her pointed jade hands, and played with the jade beads on her temples. Her eyes flashed, and her beautiful face was even more charming. When Magistrate Zhang saw her, he immediately softened.
Body. Today's surprises are really one after another. I didn't expect... I didn't expect that in this remote and remote place, there would be such a peerless beauty.
"Haha, Mr. Fu Zun, this is my nephew and daughter. I heard that you rushed to Luzhou and came here to help you. Yanyan, come to see Mr. Zhang." Li Yuchang stood up with a smile and introduced him.
"Ah, ah ah... ok, ok..." Zhang Jizu was surprised and happy. He quickly stood up and took the initiative to greet him with his trembling big belly.
"Yanyan? This must be the name of the girl in front of you, right? It's really... it's really as bright as a blazing flame. Before anyone gets close, it feels like a snow lion encountering fire, and the whole person feels like he's about to melt."
Magistrate Zhang looked at the fairy walking slowly and with amazement, and suddenly two blazing flames seemed to light up in his eyes.
"Tang Yanyan, a citizen girl, has met Mr. Zhang. I am late to congratulate you, and I also pray for your forgiveness." Tang Yanyan smiled sweetly and gave a gentle blessing. Magistrate Zhang quickly reached out to help him, and his eyes were filled with smiles.
They couldn't see each other: "No wonder, no wonder, the girl came to congratulate you. I am very happy. Come, come, please come and take a seat."
Before Zhang Zhifu's hand was fully touched, Tang Yanyan straightened her delicate body and stood up. Zhang Zhifu's hand was only touching the corner of her clothes. He quickly withdrew his hand pretending to be calm and turned his support into an invitation.
She sat at the same table and looked like a polite gentleman.
"Thank you, Sir." Tang Yanyan pursed his lips at him, smiled lightly, and walked gracefully towards the table, like a fairy floating by, leaving only a trace of extremely high quality and the smell of grass.
The fragrance entered Zhang Zhifu's nose, and when he looked at the girl's graceful back, he couldn't help but be filled with fond thoughts, and hurriedly chased after the "fairy sister".
He is a scholar. China has been a farming society since ancient times. The traditional culture of a farming society is reading in farming classes and passing down poems and rituals to family members. No scholar is spending time reciting poems and poems under the moonlight, and suddenly he becomes so passionate that he drops his pen, ink and paper.
Those who leap with inkstones, horses and swords to travel around the world, or those who rush to board a ship to go on overseas adventures.
Therefore, Western men often fantasize about riding a sword, staying away from the castle, slaying the dragon, and rescuing the princess. However, scholars under the influence of China's traditional cultural atmosphere like scholars.
Yu Shengxiang's rich daughter or the flower demon fox spirit came to help, first gave money, and then her body, and stayed by his side without any regrets. The song "A Fairy's Match" sang out the love of so many Chinese men.
What a dream.
Therefore, Westerners have a serious princess complex, but the talented young men of our central country always have a fairy sister complex in their hearts. This kind of submissive and accepting complex is a great dream that they never tire of. Today, Zhang Jizu, who is fifty years old,
The adults were fascinated by the 28-year-old "fairy sister". When he saw her, he was immediately stunned and immediately crawled under her pomegranate skirt.
He had been in the Central Plains for a long time and had no understanding of the northwest. He did not know that the extremely wealthy King Qin had conquered the four great families of the Tang Dynasty. He only learned from Li Yuchang's introduction that Miss Tang was also a merchant. He was a scholar and an authentic two-ranked Jinshi.
Born in an official position with a good reputation, if you want to take a merchant's daughter as a concubine, for that merchant's family, it is a rare way to climb a high family and enter the officialdom from a merchant, and there is absolutely no reason why you would not allow it.
Thinking of this, Mr. Zhang couldn't help but become distraught. In his eyes, the "pink, tender, charming, and tender girl" Tang girl beside him was already a beauty that would be included in his house sooner or later.
, the beauty is present, her beauty is delicious, she is naturally full of love.
Looking at his shameless look, Cheng Dexuan couldn't help but secretly despise him. However, he remembered that Cheng Yu's secret letter had already introduced Zhang Jizu's character. This time, he secretly worked to send this person who was closely related to Zhao Guangyi.
At the same time, the bastard official, who is mediocre, timid and cautious but lustful and greedy for money, came here with the intention of letting him control the power of Luzhou. Cheng Dexuan was not angry but happy. If he really sent an official here, he would respect Zhao Guangyi.
The powerful, I'm afraid, are not willing to let their power go to the side. Let's be a marionette at his mercy.
With the arrival of the beautiful lady, the banquet seemed to be more lively and enjoyable. Magistrate Zhang was obviously in a higher mood. He talked loudly, laughed constantly, and even recited poems and poems with some officials and scholars. The cup
As long as Miss Tang's eyes turned to him with watery eyes, she drank the wine with great generosity and drank it without any hesitation.
At this moment, a man with fierce eyebrows and sharp eyes, a shaved head, pigtails on his shoulders, and gold rings in his earrings strode into the hall. The master of ceremonies stepped forward to stop him, but before he could ask his identity, the man gave him a hard push.
He threw the emcee on his back and screamed in pain. The man swept around and roared loudly: "Who is the prefect of Luzhou?"
Zhang Jizu was startled by the sound. He glanced around and saw this man wearing a sheepskin robe with a heavy scimitar hanging on his waist. He looked around and looked domineering. He couldn't help but be surprised and said: "This... this barbarian is
who?"
Li Yuchang hurriedly said: "Sir, this man is a Dangxiang Qiang, the young chief of the Yeli tribe. His name is Xiaoye Ke'er. I haven't invited him today, but I don't know why he is here..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ono Ko'er was already walking towards the table. A businessman, seeing that the situation was not good, put down his wine glass and ran away from his seat. Ono Ko'er stepped on the man's vacated space with his foot.
He banged the table, opened his eyes wide and shouted, "You! Are you the new Luzhou magistrate?"
"Ah..., it's me, I don't know... Mr. Ono, the young patriarch..."
Although Zhang Jizu was unattractive in appearance and obese, he was an out-and-out scholar. Seeing Ono Keer's arrogant appearance, he felt a little timid. He had long heard that these northwest barbarians did not know how to educate and the king's laws.
They are all barbarians who kill without blinking an eye, but as the magistrate of Luzhou, he cannot retreat in the face of the battle, so he can only stand up bravely.
"Wow! I've caught you!" Xiaoye Ke'er screamed strangely, grabbed him by the collar, picked up a chicken leg with the other hand, opened his cheeks, ate it, and then bit it.
Putting a half-cut chicken leg under Zhang Zhifu's nose, he said vaguely: "My people are starving and freezing in the wind and snow, and you are here living and drinking. I have been in Luzhou for several days, and you have been making excuses and prevaricating.
Magistrate Yang has resigned, but the new magistrate has not yet arrived. Now that you have arrived, what can you say? You should give me an explanation, right?"
Zhang Jizu felt that he was grabbing his collar, which was a loss of official dignity. He wanted to take his hand away and look at the knife on his waist, but he didn't dare. He had to say with a grimace: "Chief Xiaoye, you are right.
What is going on? I am confused when I hear this. You must explain it clearly so that I can make the decision for you."
"Hmph!" Xiaoye Ke'er roared angrily: "Yang Hao, the former magistrate of Luzhou, said in sweet words that he wanted to build friendship with my Yeli clan, and tricked my father into inviting the leaders of various tribes in Hengshan to participate in the grand event. Now okay.
Hey, he went to Kaifeng Mansion to enjoy his happiness. Who will carry out those promises? The leaders of Hengshan believe in my father's credibility. My father has acted as a guarantor. Now all the leaders of Hengshan have taken advantage of me.
The piles have reached our Yeli tribe. Our Yeli tribe's fur goods are piled up like mountains, but those things are not suitable for eating. Now there are no grains of corn, and there is no money to buy rice. How do you want my father to explain to the tribe leaders?
.”
Xiaoye Ke'er scolded one end, but did not waste time eating the other. He finished the chicken leg in three mouthfuls, threw the bones on the table, wiped them on Zhang Jizu's Shu brocade robe, and grabbed a pot of wine.
While drinking, he said: "Since you are the magistrate of Luzhou, I only want to settle accounts with you. Let me tell you, today I will be polite before fighting. If you don't give me a satisfactory answer, tomorrow, I, the Yeli clan, will send all our warriors to Hengshan."
All the tribes, thousands of troops and horses, crushed your Luling Prefecture and chopped off your dog's head. I dare to rebel against Li Guangrui in Xiazhou, but I dare not rebel against Zhao Kuangyin who is far away..."
"Young Patriarch, please calm down. Young Patriarch, please calm down." Zhang Jizu waved his hands repeatedly, sweating from his head. He had just taken office, and Yang Hao had not reported it yet, but he was friendly with the Qiang people in Hengshan, and many tribes came to vote for him.
The news was reported to the capital. When he took office, the officials specifically mentioned Yang Hao's great achievements and expressed great satisfaction. They also asked him to make persistent efforts to gather the Qiang in Hengshan and divide the various tribes in Xiazhou.
This is a great achievement. If the Yeli clan rebels and the Qiang people in Hengshan rebel, I am afraid that the heads on his neck will also rebel.
Zhang Jizu was so angry that he looked around in panic and said: "Who is responsible for dealing with... the Yeli clan and Hengshan tribes? Please come forward and answer me quickly!"
Lin Pengyu stepped forward, bowed his head and said, "Reporting to Mr. Futai, this matter was originally handled by the former prefect personally, and I just helped take care of it from the side."
"That's it." Zhang Jizu turned to Ono Ke'er and said with a smile on his face: "Young Patriarch, you heard it too. This matter was originally handled by the former prefect Yang. He left office and went to Beijing in a hurry, so this matter could not be dealt with in time.
The explanation was delayed. I just took office today, and many things are still unclear. But you can rest assured that the sales and transactions between Luzhou and the surrounding friendly tribes will continue as before. This matter, I will delegate
Specialist…”
When he saw Cheng Dexuan, he immediately felt like he saw a savior: "I will assign Judge Cheng to take full responsibility..."
"Fart!" Xiaoye Ke'er sneered, pointed at Lin Pengyu and said: "It turns out that he is in charge, and today you have appointed another one. Your bullshit activities as emperor and courtiers have nothing to do with our family's business, but I, the Yeli clan, do not
I can't wait even a day. How many years and months will it take until they make the handover clear? You officials in the Central Plains are used to prevaricating and arguing with each other. I won't be fooled by this. Since this old man used to be in charge
For this matter, he needs to contact our Yeli clan. If the delay is too long, our Yeli clan will use all the warriors of the tribe to unite Hengshan tribes, thousands of troops and horses, and flatten your Luling.
If I dare to rebel against Li Guangrui of Xiazhou, I'll cut off your dog's head..."
"Stop, stop, okay, okay, this matter is still under the responsibility of Chief Lin. I will personally take care of the matter tomorrow. It is my consistent purpose to resume trade as soon as possible and to be friendly with the Qiang tribes. Please also ask Mr. Xiaoye
The clan leader replied to your Majesty and the leaders of Hengshan tribes that I have no ill intentions towards them."
Onoko had finished his childishness, he drank the wine bottle, glanced at Cheng Dexuan who was sneering but said nothing, nodded and sneered: "Okay, I hope you are true to your word and say goodbye!" After saying this, he was full of swagger.
He left with a proud face.
Zhang Jizu loosened his collar, his red and chubby face suddenly turned ashen, and he said angrily: "These uncivilized barbarians do not know the king's laws, etiquette, and decency. They really... really don't know what to say!"
The officials hurriedly stepped forward to welcome him and persuade him, and built a ladder for him to step down.
Qin Jiang watched coldly and asked Lu Yuxuan: "What do you think of this Magistrate Zhang?"
Before Lu Yuxuan could reply, Lin Pengyu, who had retreated to their side, had already whispered: "Lawful, incompetent, and without any courage."
Xi Chuyun twisted his beard and said, "Isn't that convenient for us?"
Lin Pengyu and others couldn't help but look at each other and smile. Qin Jiang asked again: "When can Chen Moer come back?"
Lin Pengyu smiled and said: "It's almost over, it's only for a few days."
Because of Ono Ke'er's episode, Zhang Zhifu's joy in drinking was greatly reduced. He suddenly discovered that Luzhou was not a place of peace and prosperity. Those powerful vassal landlords and uncivilized barbarians really existed, and this official might not be as he imagined.
So good.
The banquet broke up in a hurry. Cheng Dexuan originally wanted to say many things to the new magistrate, but seeing that he had a big tongue and a drunken look on his face, it was impossible to discuss anything at this time. He had to shake his head and smile bitterly, and said goodbye. Magistrate Zhang smiled happily.
He turned his back on the guests and sent the guests out, and personally took Miss Tang to the foot of the mountain, and then let her family support her and walked back to the prefect's Yamen.
This family member is his nephew named Zhang An. He cannot study well, so he stays with him as a confidant to receive rewards. In the future, when he is familiar with the officialdom, being able to support him and become an official will be his future.
Already.
As soon as he arrived at the back house, Magistrate Zhang's stumbling steps became much more steady, and his eyes regained some clarity. He sat down on the couch, Zhang An leaned over to take off his uncle's boots, and at the same time complained: "Left by the previous magistrate.
He was a mess, so he asked his uncle to wipe his ass. Those officials only knew how to flatter him, but when they saw that arrogant and rude man, they all ran away faster than anyone else. My uncle just took office today, and he was humiliated in front of that barbarian.
What a big face..."
"Hehe, it's a shame, it's a shame."
Magistrate Zhang burped, with a mysterious smile on his face, and leaned back on the quilt. He seemed hesitant to speak, but after drinking, he was a little excited and helpless. In addition, the person in front of him was his nephew, who was dear to his heart.
The confidant said sincerely: "Xiao An, sit down, my second uncle has something to say to you."
"Yes." Zhang An put a blanket on him, brought him a cup of tea, and then sat down next to the kang.
Zhang Jizu took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Our uncle and nephew are not outsiders. Let me tell you straight. What kind of place is this Luling Prefecture? The present emperor's brother really appreciates the little gift that my uncle gave me.
Got it in your eyes? Why did he recommend me to come here, do you know? Hey, Xiao An, if you can’t understand these things, then this officer definitely can’t understand them."
Zhang An was only sixteen or seventeen years old, so how could he understand the mystery behind it? He was puzzled and blinked and said, "Second uncle, my nephew doesn't quite understand. What do you mean?"
Zhang Jizu opened the tea lid, blew the foam, took another sip of tea, and patiently taught: "Xiao An, your second uncle is not an ambitious man, he just wants to be a peace officer. Now Zhao Xianggong and
How fierce is the emperor's younger brother in Nanya who is fighting openly and secretly, and you haven't heard a single bit of news? How could that person in Nanya choose a place as big as Luzhou? He is reaching out to the place to build his own foundation.
Woolen cloth.
To put it bluntly, if I climb this big tree, from a short distance, there will be someone in the court who is good at becoming an official. From a far distance, once he can sit on the throne, your uncle will have the merit of being a dragon, and his future will be bright.
Is there any need to worry? But then again, is this throne designated to be his? Not necessarily...
Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the world has changed so fast. Once an incompetent ruler comes to power, the country will change hands in an instant. Therefore, those who become kings choose their princes based on their talents rather than their blood ties. Zhu Wen has six biological sons.
However, the throne was passed to his adopted son. Later Tang Mingzong had three biological sons, and he also passed the throne to his adopted son. Xu Wen also had many biological sons, and he also passed the throne to his adopted son.
In addition, there are not a few emperors who replace the emperor's legitimate son with the elder concubine as the king. What is the purpose? It is because these adopted sons and concubines are better than their biological sons in terms of achievements, talents, experience, and experience.
First of all, they don't want the country they have worked so hard to build to be taken away by others again.
The current prince is young, and the younger brother of Nanya is indeed the most promising to become the prince. However... the official family is at its peak, and it will not be a problem to live for another thirty to fifty years. How old will the prince be by then?
?Is the emperor’s younger brother from Nanya still the most promising person to take over the throne?
Although the official family has a deep brotherhood, they always allow Mr. Zhao to fight for power and balance with him, which is not without this consideration. Once your second uncle is on the wrong team, he will rise to fame very quickly, and he will fall in the blink of an eye.
So, as an official, it’s better for me to be a little confused. I don’t rely on anyone. If you say I am incompetent, I am incompetent. If you say I am confused, I am confused. If I were not incompetent or confused, then Nanya would
The emperor’s younger brother won’t recommend me.”
He sneered, swallowed the tea in one gulp, and said proudly: "Today's reception banquet, you seem to be in harmony, hum, but actually there is an undercurrent. Yang Hao's old subordinates and Cheng Dexuan are having trouble.
Yang Hao has left, but God knows whether Prime Minister Zhao will step in.
Besides, Cheng Dexuan seems to be working alone, but behind him there is a younger brother of the current emperor. If there is a fight between two generals, who may win, why should I join in the fun in the eye of the storm? Your second uncle is stupid.
Man, I don’t stretch out my hand, I’m just lying there like this. If Cheng Dexuan takes power, I will be a puppet official who keeps his status as my second uncle. Once the one behind him takes over, I will have no merit but still merit. If he collapses,
, It doesn’t matter, I have nothing to do here..."
Zhang Jizu laughed. He pushed away the refilled tea cup handed over by his nephew, stretched his short neck forward, slowly swung his hands, making a turtle paddling motion, and said smugly: "This is for
The way of an official is to seek stability first and not to be impatient. You have to be like a thousand-year-old turtle, calm down, lie there steadily, and take a bite when you see the opportunity. Only then can you be stable and invincible.
land."
As he spoke, he raised his hands with great admiration: "During the reign of Duke Luo, he survived through the Tang, Jin, Han, Zhou, Song and Five Dynasties. He was known as the evergreen pine in politics. He was the role model that your second uncle and I admired the most. Look at Duke Luo, he fell to the throne.
Has Mr. Zhao died, or has he fallen to the current emperor's younger brother? None. He will fall to whoever sits on the throne of the Ninth Five-Year Supreme Being. Although this will not make him famous, it will be a sure thing.
Not moving, this is the art of officialdom to protect Changchun forever."
Cheng Dexuan read the secret letter sent by Cheng Yu and said that Zhang Jizu, the old turtle, had understood Zhao Guangyi's intentions and would obey him and be at his mercy when he came. Lin Pengyu and others hosted a banquet today.
Yanyan and Ono Ke'er tried again and again, just to know the personality, character and temper of the new prefect, so that they could be sure and prescribe the right medicine. They secretly placed golden hooks twice, wanting to try the scale of this turtle's head.
Knowing that he is actually an old bastard who has become a spirit, he actually wants to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers.
As soon as Zhang Jizu said this, he heard a family member walk into the room, salute and say: "Master, Miss Tang sent four maids. She said that the master has just arrived in Luzhou and there is a lot of inconvenience in daily life, so he sent four maids to temporarily
Take care of the master’s daily life.”
"Oh?" Zhang Jizu was overjoyed when he heard this. He was about to agree. Then he thought again and coughed again. He stroked his beard and said righteously: "Please go back to those four girls. Just say that I have been living in poverty for ten years."
, this kind of pain is bearable. Furthermore, since I am the shepherd of Luzhou, it would be inappropriate to accept gifts from the people. I thanked Miss Tang for her kindness on my behalf, and said... I will change the Japanese official's banquet and return the invitation.
Mr. Li and Miss Tang."
The family agreed and retreated. Zhang An said: "Second uncle, when you came here, you said that this place is a barren land. You don't know what shack you want to set up office in to manage a group of uncivilized savages, so a female family member can't do it."
I didn’t bring it before, but now that Miss Tang has taken the initiative to send a few maids to serve, why not agree to it?”
"What an idiot!" Zhang Jizu snorted coldly: "If Miss Tang was really sincere, how could she let it go just because I refused? She would definitely send those maids back again. But your second uncle is like this
If you refuse, Miss Tang will know that I am an honest official and have a noble character."
He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "By the way, tomorrow you will help my second uncle to find out who Miss Tang is from, what her family background is, how old she is, and has she ever been betrothed to someone else?"
Zhang An was silent when he heard this: "My second uncle has a big appetite. I heard someone said that four maids were sent to serve him, so I felt satisfied. My second uncle... even the person who gave the gift wanted to swallow it in one gulp.
Go on. It seems that I really should continue to learn about the way of being an official..."
Zhang Jizu had finished his instructions and waved his hand and said: "Go, go, my second uncle is tired. If Miss Tang sends those maids over again, please be polite and pay them all to serve food and drink in the outer house and serve tea to the guests."
That's good. You must explain to them that they are not allowed to step into this inner house. Your second uncle...is a gentleman who doesn't like women."
Zhang Anxin understood this, quickly agreed, blew out the lamp, and tiptoed out.
As soon as the lights went out, the moonlight came in through the window and was filtered through the window lattice, making it especially clear and bright.
"The moon tonight must be big and round."
Mr. Zhang thought, smiled, got into bed, and had a spring and autumn dream of serving wine with red sleeves and adding fragrance to beauties.
Let those two people fight for authority. If they don't fight, they will fight. I just stand still. If I can ask a beautiful lady like Tang Yanyan to warm my bed, then that's serious...
Under the same moon, Ding Yuluo was throwing herself into Yang Hao's arms, crying so hard that the whole world was shattered.
Yang Hao stiffened, spread his hands, and let her lie on his chest, his chest wet with tears.
This was the first time he saw Ding Yuluo so weak, and he burst into tears. Yes, after all, she was an eighteen-year-old girl. How many winds and rains had she experienced, how many ups and downs had she experienced? The strength she had shown before
, in addition to her strong personality, but also because she has the support of her father and brother behind her, but what else does she have now?
Yang Hao felt sour in his heart, and slowly wrapped his open hands around her delicate body with the increasingly wider belt, patted her back gently, and comforted her softly: "Don't cry, I already know everything about the Ding family.
Yes, I came here to see you tonight just to help you."
"Well..." Ding Yuluo continued to cry, and continued to smear snot and tears on Yang Hao's chest.
In front of Yang Hao, all the strength she pretended to be was in vain. She was like a pitiful and helpless little girl who was bullied and finally met a big brother who could support her. This was also the fact. In her heart, Yang Hao had already
She became Ding Tingxun, the only man besides Ding Chengzong that she could trust and rely on.
"Second brother, my father...he is dead."
"……I know."
"Brother, he...he has been unconscious all this time. He has hired many famous doctors, but he still can't seem to make a difference."
"I know……."
"Second brother, you don't know what has happened these days. I never thought that Chengye... he could be such a bastard. All the inheritance of our ancestors would be ruined by him. I watched helplessly, but I didn't realize that he was such a bastard."
There is no other way. The Ding family is over like this. If it hadn't been for... if my eldest brother hadn't asked me to take care of him, I would have wanted to die."
"I know..." Yang Hao scolded: "I always thought that you were strong and independent and an extraordinary woman. How could you have such thoughts of giving up on yourself? You don't remember what I said to you, but there is a glimmer of hope.
Just never give up, only by living can you have hope."
"I...I..." Ding Yuluo lowered his head gently like a child who had done something wrong, but still said desperately: "What hope is there? Even if you come back, Chengye is Ding
The righteous master of the family, not even I can interfere with his every move..."
"You don't have that power, and neither do I, but there is someone who does."
"Who?" Ding Yuluo suddenly raised his head, his eyes shining with hope.
"Your eldest brother, Ding Chengzong."
Ding Yuluo's eyes quickly dimmed again, and he smiled miserably: "Brother...he...he doesn't know everything, and he is already a useless person..."
Yang Hao's eyes flashed with unspeakable brilliance, and he said every word: "Maybe... I can make him wake up!"
"Crack, click!" The flint lit an oil lamp, and the light immediately filled the entire room.
There is a faint medicinal smell in the room, but it is very clean, and it can be seen that the cleaning has been done very carefully. Ding Chengzong was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, as if he was sleeping quietly. His face was thin and pale, and he was a man in his prime.
, but due to loose muscles, he looked a bit old.
Ding Yuluo looked at him and said quietly: "Every day, I have to turn my eldest brother over to rejuvenate his blood and prevent him from getting bedsores. I also have my servants to change his clothes and bathe him frequently. My eldest brother is just at the mercy of others every day.
A little consciousness... Second brother, can you really make him wake up?"
Yang Hao's eyes flashed and he said: "I got a strange medicine. Whether it is the right medicine can only be known after taking it. If this medicine is really effective, it will prove a suspicion in my heart. At that time, we may be able to
A mystery has been revealed, but it’s too early to tell.”
Ding Yuluo was puzzled and said: "Mystery, what mystery?"
Yang Hao knew that no matter how unscrupulous Ding Chengye was, he was still her brother in Ding Yuluo's eyes. The truth was still unknown and he didn't want to say more until he had the evidence. He shook his head and said: "It's just an unfounded conjecture now, so don't tell me."
He held Ding Chengzong's weak wrist, checked his pulse, looked back and asked, "By the way, are the people around you unreliable? The news that I am here cannot be leaked yet."
"Reliable." Ding Yuluo said with certainty: "The Ding family is now scattered. They all voluntarily stay with me. If it weren't for their loyalty, they would have gone their separate ways. Who would stay with me?"
Everyone around me, whether it is Xiaoqing, Xiaoyuan, or the several long-term workers in the front yard, is absolutely trustworthy. Chengye is moving to Kaifeng, but they are all people who are willing to stay with me in this farmyard."
Yang Hao breathed a sigh of relief and said: "That's good. I need to take the medicine and it will take five days. It's inconvenient to show up at this time. It's best for you, the people who are close to me, to stay close to me." He gave a light high-five, and there was an immediate message outside the window.
Mu Yu's voice came and said, "Sir, what are your orders?"
"Sir? You...are you an official now?" Ding Yuluo asked in surprise.
Yang Hao did not answer, but said in a deep voice: "Send the people around Miss Ding in, don't make it difficult for them."
After a while, two big men with masks and swords brought Xiaoqing and Xiaoyuan into the room. Xiaoqing was still unconscious, and Xiaoyuan's eyes were wide open with fear, because they were being beaten.
When someone brought someone into the room, she said that the man finally had evil intentions and wanted to do something wrong to her. When she saw her young lady, she was happy at first, but then she thought that her young lady must have been controlled by someone, and she showed anxiety.
Come on. The big man covered her mouth because he was afraid that she would scream. He wanted to shout but couldn't.
Ding Yuluo hurried forward to meet him and said in surprise: "Xiao Yuan, what's wrong with Xiao Qing?"
Yang Haodao: "Xiaoyuan, don't shout, they are not bad people, it was just a misunderstanding."
Xiao Yuan rolled his eyes and saw Yang Hao's appearance clearly. His eyes widened immediately. The big man let go of his hand in time. Xiao Yuan pointed at Yang Hao and said in a trembling voice: "You... you..."
Yang Hao smiled and said in the same tone he used to address the girl in the inner courtyard when he was in Ding Mansion: "Sister Xiao Yuan is so brave and courageous. Xiao Qing has always been so bold that she fainted. You are nothing."
Xiao Yuan was frightened and frightened, and the string in his heart was always tightly stretched. His mouth and nose were covered by the big man, and his breathing was not smooth. At this time, he finally felt relieved, but he felt like there were golden flowers in his eyes and his ear drums were buzzing.
Her little mouth opened and closed, panting like a little goldfish fished out of water, then she rolled her eyes and fainted...