Before Chang Shi could say anything, he laughed first and grabbed the reins of Su Ren's horse: "Mr. Su is here so quickly. I was worried that he was too busy and would delay his business."
"County Lord, no, I should call you Biejia now!" Su Ren dismounted hurriedly: "How can I not come to congratulate you on such a great happy event? Biejia has taken great care of me, Lao Junguan, and please accept the meager gift. "
"Mr. Su, just come here, why do you bring these mundane things?" Chang Shi changed his face immediately, but his eyes were shining, and he handed the gift list to Chang Yuan.
Entering the hall, the dishes have been laid out neatly. Here in Changshi, Changshi is still treating guests, so naturally Su Ren will not be the only one. There are dozens of people in the room, old and young, large and small, all of whom are gentlemen. Su Ren is naturally the absolute core. Seeing Su Ren come in, everyone quickly stood up to greet him and said some polite words.
Treating guests to dinner in the Han Dynasty did not start in the evening. It usually took place in the afternoon. It was the first time to treat guests to a meal at midnight like usual. Looking at the number of people and the posture, it was almost as if the meal did not last until midnight.
Su Ren was next to Changshi, and others also sat down. Changshi raised his wine cup and said: "Everyone, I am about to leave my post in this county. I have been in Wenshui for several years. Thanks to the care of you, my father and fellow villagers, I am prosperous in Wenshui; moreover, Mr. Su With your help, all industries in Wenshui have prospered and the people live in peace. Now this place is a paradise. Thanks to the court and the prefect, I will go to Chengdu tomorrow. I really can’t bear to leave. Come! I will drink this wine and wish the people of Wenshui peace. Recreation."
"The county magistrate is a good man!"
"Don't drive away. Come back often."
"We should build a shrine for you. Only with the county lord's warm water can we have long-term peace and stability!"
Everyone was chattering, and the more they spoke, the more outrageous they were. Seeing that some people had already proposed to jointly submit a letter to the court to allow Chang Shi to continue to serve as Wenshui County Magistrate. Chang Shi was frightened and waved his hands repeatedly: "I accept your wishes, this county really does not have such great achievements. , Mr. Su said it well, this warm water belongs to Wenshui people. I can tell you that the new county magistrate is also Wenshui people, so you can rest assured."
"Oh? It's our Wenshui people, who is it?"
"Yes, the Liu family and the Hou family have disappeared one after another. Who else in Wenshui has this ability?"
"Could it be Mr. Su?"
"It's hard to say. If it's Mr. Su, it's indeed a good thing."
Everyone's eyes quickly focused on Su Ren's face. Zhang Hu, who had already prepared to show his face, felt that he had been forgotten. After thinking about it, he really couldn't compare with Su Ren. In less than a year, Wen Shui became prosperous and Liu Wen and Hou Jian were killed. What about me? He was born as a butcher, knew how to punch and kick, and had no experience in governing the local area.
Su Ren was grabbing an elbow and eating. He had only eaten one sesame seed cake with meat since the morning, and he was already hungry. When he entered the house, he just ate. Anyway, what happened today had nothing to do with him. He gave so many gifts to Chang Shi, how could he make money without eating more? Suddenly, he found that everyone was looking at him, holding his elbows with both hands, looking confused.
Chang Shi chuckled: "No, Mr. Su. Mr. Su was also summoned by the prefect this time. He has to follow me to Chengdu."
"Ah!" Su Ren was also a little confused: "Wait a minute, don't you mean, the prefect wants to conquer me too?"
Chang Shi nodded. Chang Yuan held up a piece of silk in time. This kind of thing looked like high-end goods. In the era when there was no paper, rich people used this to write. Even the emperor's edicts also used this silk.
Su Ren wiped the oil stains off his hands on his clothes, took it with both hands, and opened it gently. It was really a document of conquest, but it was sent from the Shu County Prefect's Mansion. He didn't say that Su Ren was allowed to do so.
What are you doing? Just ask Su Ren to go to Chengdu to take up his post as usual. Below is the seal of the prefect's office and the private seal of Wen Dang. Everything is here and there, and it cannot be fake.
"Mr. Su? How about it? Is this as you wish?" Chang Shi stroked Su Ren's back: "Besides this, there is another happy event, Chang Yuan."
Chang Yuan respectfully held up another piece of silk. It seemed to be better than the one just now, it was snow-white and silky in hand. Su Ren quickly opened it, and at first glance, it was like thunder rolling from the sky. This silk was...
The imperial seal issued by the imperial court was stamped with the emperor's jade seal. Although it was not the imperial seal, it was also a royal seal. It was of a much higher grade than the one issued by Wen Dang.
"Mr. Su, are you happy now? How about these two generous gifts from me?"
Su Renna bowed his head and said, "Student, thank you sir!"
Chang Shi nodded slightly and helped Su Ren up, with an expression you know in his eyes.
Everyone was confused. Chang Shi cleared his throat and said: "What Mr. Su did in Wenshui is obvious to all. This is a document to promote filial piety and integrity. As recommenders, Grand Administrator Wen and I also feel extremely honored. Over the past few years, the talents of our Shu County have been declining.
, Mr. Su came into the world to bring glory to us Shu people."
"Okay! Congratulations to Mr. Su, congratulations to Mr. Su!"
"Mr. Su is truly worthy of his reputation, and no one can surpass him!"
"That's how it should be. Both the prefect and the driver are discerning people!"
The crowd instantly changed from saying goodbye to ordinary things to congratulating Su Ren. This filial piety and integrity are by no means so good. People without great wisdom and reputation have no chance at all. Of course, your family is powerful and powerful. It is another matter. Su Ren came to warm water.
In one year, he can be promoted as filial and honest, and he is still so young. He is probably the first person since the founding of the Han Dynasty.
Su Ren handed the two documents to Huo Jin, and then raised his glass: "You are so complimentary, how dare I show off in front of you, I really appreciate you taking care of me, I can't thank you enough!"
The banquet became more and more lively as the banquet got drunker. Everyone was whispering to each other, discussing whether Chang Shi and Su Ren left Wenshui one after another, and whether their business and life would change. Chang Shi and Su Ren were also whispering, with smiles on their faces.
Very happy. The whole room was peaceful, except for one person who was unhappy.
Zhang Hu tilted his neck and drank the wine in the jue. He turned his head and looked towards Chang Shi and Su Ren. Su Ren also happened to look towards Zhang Hu and waved his hand for Zhang Hu to come over. Zhang Hu was a little acquiesced.
Shocked, he quickly got up and walked over.
Su Ren smiled: "Our Lord Zhang doesn't seem very happy?"
"Sir, you don't dare to say that. I'm still a public servant now!" Zhang Hu saluted and went to see the common things. Seeing that there was no difference in the common things, he said with a smile: "Even if I become the county magistrate, I still need to rely on you, sir. Who can
I don’t know about this warm water thing, but a word from sir would be more helpful than anything else.”
"Haha! Mr. Zhang is so humble! We are all our own people. From now on, Wen Shui's income will be 10% of Mr. Zhang's!"
"Ah! Thank you sir!"
10% doesn't sound like much. If you know how big Su Ren's business is, you'll understand what this 10% represents. Since Hou Jian ran away, Su Ren's share of Changshi has increased from 100,000 yuan per month to
150,000 yuan per month, which is usually only two percent of the profit. Su Ren opened his mouth and gave Zhang Hu one percent of the profit. A rough estimate, it is 60,000 to 70,000 yuan per month. One stone of rice is now 10 yuan, 60,000 to 70,000 yuan.
That’s more than 6,000 shi of rice and grain per month. According to the court regulations, the county magistrate’s annual salary is 600 shi. Once you calculate the difference, you will understand.
Zhang Hu went back in a hurry. Chang Shi laughed: "It seems that no one in this world can pass this hurdle. I will go to Chengdu tomorrow. My..."
"The establishment of Wenshui Salt Company is the result of Biejia's work. No matter where Biejia goes, he will always have his share! Don't take this to heart!"
"Uh! Haha! Drink, drink!" Chang Shi's worries were brought out by Su Ren, and he was somewhat embarrassed in appearance.
The two of them drank a cup of wine. Changshi said: "Listen to Mr. Su, don't you want to go with me tomorrow? The two of us have been friends for so many years. I will just say one more thing. Mr. Su can't be stubborn this time. The last time he was in trouble
I came to you when I was ordered to do so, but you avoided me. If you don’t want to become an official this time, it may be detrimental to your future. I can see your ambition, sir. It is definitely not for a mere official position. But you have to start from a little bit. There is no such thing.
Who can achieve success in one step?"
Su Ren nodded: "Thank you for your teachings, I'll remember it! Don't misunderstand me. Prefect Wen is my teacher. I have to go because of the teacher's invitation, but I'm no better than Biejia. After the handover is completed, I can go on my way."
There are all kinds of things going on here, and if you accidentally warm the water, it will be a problem for tens of thousands of people to eat and drink. I have to stay for two more days. I hope you won't come in front of my master and explain it to me."
"Oh!" Chang Shi chuckled: "This is also the truth. Don't worry, sir, I will definitely report it to Prefect Wen, and the Prefect will not blame you!"
"Then thank you for not driving me!"
Just as Su Ren expected, the meal lasted from noon until the moon was in the sky. A group of people staggered around after drinking and helped each other out of the county government office. Changshi, as the person in charge, had long been drunk and unconscious. Chang Yuan took his place.
The master sent everyone out. Su Ren also drank a lot, and was carried on Huo Jin's back and fell asleep. According to Chang Yuan's wish, he would stay at the county government office tonight. The drunk Su Ren refused to live or die, and was helpless.
I can only go back in the middle of the night.
Holding the horse with one hand and carrying Su Ren on his back, Huo Jin was so angry that the soldiers at the city gate just asked, "Who is it?" Huo Jin kicked him over: "You son of a bitch, you don't even know me! Hurry up and open the door.
We want to go back to Laojun Temple!"
When the guy who got kicked saw that it was Hawking, he had no choice but to endure the kick and asked everyone to open the door.
There are now three people in this city who cannot be offended, a county magistrate, a public servant, and the little bully Hawking. They are almost becoming three evils.
Su Ren drowsily grabbed Huo Jin's purse and threw it to the guard at the gate: "These are for your drinking!"
There was not much money, only forty or fifty dollars in half a bag. The guy who got kicked felt much better immediately, holding the money bag and bowing repeatedly: "Thank you Mr. Su, thank you Mr. Su!"
When there was a creaking sound of the door closing behind him, Su Renyi slipped off Hawking with all his strength: "Stop talking, get on your horse! Go back to Laojun Temple immediately, something is going to happen!"
(End of Volume 1)
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The first volume is finished, the second volume is even more exciting! (To be continued)