Winter turned to spring, and in the blink of an eye it was March, and Wang Xu also turned from eight years old to nine years old.
With the beginning of spring, the spring rice gradually matures, last year's disaster has subsided, and everything is on track.
"The loss is really big!"
After the disaster, Wang Xu checked the accounts and was shocked by the losses in the past few months.
Before the disaster, the Wang family had 750,000 taels of silver, 30,000 taels of gold, 30,000 acres of fertile land, more than ten shops, tens of millions of grain in storage, and was as rich as a millionaire.
After the earthquake, because I bought a lot of high-priced grain, all 750,000 taels of silver were wiped out, and I only had 10,000 taels of gold left for emergencies, and only 800,000 jins of grain were left.
This time, Mr. Wang's family business, which he had been struggling with for thirty years, returned to before liberation overnight.
If the fields as the foundation were not still there, I am afraid that it would not be a damage to the vitality, but a damage to the foundation.
Even so, the loss was not small. The distressed Mr. Wang had blisters at the corners of his mouth and could not sleep at night for several days.
Fortunately, as the disaster passed and the place regained stability, the imperial court's reward was finally released.
"Mr. Wang, please set up the incense table quickly. The imperial envoy has come down and is coming from the county to reward your Wang family."
Yan Baotou, who had been here last time, came here in a hurry this time, looking very high-spirited as he rode a big horse.
Upon hearing that the imperial court's reward had arrived, the Wang family cheered and hurriedly lit up lanterns and decorated the streets, cleaning the streets in preparation for welcoming the imperial envoy.
Wang Xu was also in a great mood. He had been busy for several months. He had spent all his wealth to provide relief to the Wang family, and it was just for today.
I don’t know what kind of reward the court gave me. I guess it’s unlikely to give gold and silver. The court was also in dire straits due to two major disasters in succession, so it wouldn’t use the money in this way.
"Yan Captou, the special envoy is coming down this time"
Mrs. Wang was even more excited than Wang Xu and couldn't help but secretly inquire with Yan Captou.
Capt. Yan was just a captivity officer in the county. How could he have a relationship with the special envoy? He shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "I can't tell, it's all just hearsay."
"It's better to have some gossip than none at all. It's disrespectful to be petty. I'll invite Yan to have tea with you."
Mr. Wang waved his hand and asked Liu Quan to bring a plate covered with red cloth and placed it in front of Capt. Yan with a smile on his face.
Yan Baotou glanced at the red hijab, looking at the golden color coming out from under the red cloth, and said modestly: "Actually, it's not that important news. I heard from the boy who came with the special envoy that it seems that the princes in the court want to give you a title, Mr. Wang."
A reputation."
"Fame!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present screamed in surprise.
Fame in the Confucian world is linked to salary.
Tongsheng, scholar, scholar, Jinshi, great Confucian, even the lowest level of Tongsheng can be exempted from corvee, wear Confucian uniform, and become a scholar in one instant.
Confucian uniforms are strictly prohibited for people without fame, and for some special occasions, such as restaurants and poetry gatherings specially prepared for literati, people without fame cannot enter, no matter how rich they are.
The Wang family spent all their wealth to provide relief to millions of victims. This is a real contribution.
The imperial court wants to reward merits and honors, but Tong Sheng and Xiu Cai cannot do it. Jinshi dare not say, and the promotion of people should be a sure thing.
"A happy event, a great joy!"
When Mr. Wang heard that he wanted to gain fame, he smiled so hard that his mouth twisted.
When I turned around, I saw that my wife was not happy at all, but frowning. She couldn't help but ask: "Madam, what's wrong with you?"
Mrs. Wang glanced at Wang Xu, pulled Mr. Wang's robe, and whispered: "Why are you being granted an official title? Where is our Xu'er?"
"yes!"
Having said this, Mr. Wang also came to his senses. Wang Xu had always been in charge of disaster relief, and he was just delegating power.
Why is it that when it comes time to discuss merit and reward, we only mention ourselves and not our children? Isn't this unreasonable?
"If Yan catches the head, will there be a reward for my child?" Mr. Wang asked quickly.
Yan Shaotou shook his head slightly and said vaguely: "It seems not."
"How could it not be?"
Mr. Wang was anxious. He was already over fifty years old. What was the use of seeking fame? How could he give it to his son?
Compared with Mr. Wang's anxiety, Wang Xu was calm and peaceful.
If there is a reward from the imperial court, he must not have escaped, but Wang Xu has also speculated whether he will be rewarded.
He is only nine years old this year. If he is to be given a reward, how should he be given it? He cannot be given a title as well.
When Mr. Wang is over fifty, he has lost his title, but he is different.
Isn't it nonsense to give a nine-year-old child a title? The imperial court's criticism would drown him. Wang Xu had already expected this.
Moreover, fame is not unusual to him.
According to his self-planning, he will end this autumn harvest and come back with a reputation as a boy. After two years when he is no longer conspicuous, he will take the exam to become a scholar.
Enfeng's meritorious service is not as valuable as his own meritorious service. If he were to be awarded the title of Juren, he would have to refuse it.
"Father, don't worry. With your child's knowledge, fame will come easily. Such a favor and fame are not what I want."
Wang Xu took a step forward, without being arrogant or impetuous, and answered calmly.
Hearing these words, Capt. Yan glanced at him extra and thought to himself: "He is indeed the Qilin son of the Wang family. It seems that there is going to be a big shot in Liyang County."
Thinking of this, the filial piety placed in front of him made Yan Baotou not so happy.
Although money is good, it can't compare to building friendships with future big shots.
Looking at Mr. Wang, who was still a little concerned, Yan Captou turned his eyes and said: "Mr. Wang, the young master is among the best among men. Such a reward is really not suitable for him. In my opinion, there is nothing better. After all, the merits of disaster relief
, it is indispensable no matter what. In the future, if the young master succeeds in taking the exam and leaves his achievements on the file, that will be the real ladder to the blue sky."
"Borrowing the good luck from Yan Captou." Although Mr. Wang was still a little depressed, his face looked much better.
After exchanging a few words, Yan Captou saw that the time was almost up and took the initiative to say goodbye: "Mr. Wang, I have official duties in the county, so I won't bother you."
Seeing that Capt. Yan was about to leave, Mr. Wang quickly asked Liu Quan to send Xiaojing to him.
Yan Captou waved his hands repeatedly and said, "There is no need for filial piety. I like to make friends. If Mr. Wang doesn't mind it, can you treat me to a drink next time you come to the county?"
"this"
Mr. Wang is a businessman, how could he not see that Yan Captou wanted to make friends with him?
Captor Yan is in the county. Although he is just a captor, he has a lot of power. He is from all walks of life and there are too many people who want to make friends with him.
The Wang family was just a small landowner in the countryside, and they were able to establish a relationship with the arrester, just as a modern self-employed person could establish a relationship with the county police chief.
With such a relationship, there is no rogue in Liyang County who dares to cause trouble with the Wang family. This is something no one else can ask for.
"Definitely, definitely. I, Wang Dafa, have decided to make Yan Captou a friend. In the future, our two families will be much closer." Mr. Wang's vision is still relatively shallow. If it were Wang Xu, even if the county magistrate Cheng came to
It was not enough to make him happy.
But for Wang Dafa, the county's head catcher was a big shot. Being able to talk to the catcher's peers didn't mean that he was also a decent person.
After another round of pleasantries, Yan Baotou rode away, and both of them were very happy.
Half an hour after Yan Baotou left, accompanied by the sound of playing and beating, the imperial envoy led the Liyang County magistrate and came with a team of more than a hundred people.
"Pedestrians avoid, dong dong"
The two Luo drummers in the front shouted after taking ten steps and beat the gongs and drums, leading the team of more than a hundred people.
After the drummer Luo, there were the government officials holding four plaques: Mighty, Inspection, Avoidance, Silence, and hundreds of guards with swords.
The biggest official the residents of Jiuquan Town have ever seen is Li Zheng in the town. How have they ever seen such a card?
Everyone was either kneeling on both sides of the street, or hiding behind the windows of their homes, looking at the two carriages in the middle without blinking.
"It's too majestic. What a big official this is!"
Everyone was talking a lot as they watched the special envoy's team heading straight for the Wang family.
With Yan Captou's greeting, the Wang family had already made preparations. By the time the special envoy's team arrived, the streets had been cleaned and festive red lanterns were hung at the door.
Outside the gate, Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang were in front, Wang Xu was standing at their hands, and behind them were all the maids, servants, and everyone who could come. There were hundreds of people standing densely packed.
Seeing that the procession of high officials was coming towards the Wang family, the townspeople who were following behind to watch the excitement whispered to each other: "The Wang family is going to be rich. I didn't expect that a golden phoenix would appear in our town!"
"So what, does it have anything to do with us?" someone said sourly.
"You can't say that. The Wang family is a good family that provides disaster relief. The Wang family has become rich. Who knows when we will also be able to take advantage of it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone nodded. This is how important it is to have a good reputation.