Then Zheng Qingyuan went to find Zhang Yingwen himself.
Zhang Yingwen felt like it was pie in the sky.
Zhang Yingwen is a very "shrewd" person, and he sees the pros and cons very clearly.
He now has the reputation of being a scholar, but it will take three years before he takes the provincial examination. No one knows what the result of the provincial examination will be.
And now that he is in school, the advantage is that he has books to read, and Xie Huaijin never cares about pen, ink, paper and inkstone, but his monthly salary is only twenty taels, which is a lot in the countryside, but taking the imperial examination route is not enough at all, although it can
I borrowed it from Xie Huaijin, but what if I don’t get it? How can I pay it back?
But it's different with Zheng Qingyuan.
First of all, this is an excellent opportunity to make friends with great scholars. If someone takes a fancy to you and accepts you as a disciple, you don't have to worry about your future.
Even if you don't have such luck, just having a familiar face is an intangible wealth. What's more, Zheng Qingyuan has a kind attitude and pays three points of wages, which is still more cost-effective than being in a school.
Zhang Yingwen thanked him profusely.
Then he said: "I wonder how Brother Zheng knows about me?"
Zheng Qingyuan said with a smile: "It was Miss Tang who said that you are very talented and knowledgeable, and you are also quite an exquisite person. When I heard about it, I felt like I had found a treasure."
Of course Zhang Yingwen knew that what Tang Shijin said would not sound so nice, but he was still grateful.
So the two sides agreed, and Xie Huaijin was a gentleman. After hearing about it, I was very happy for him.
Although Zheng Qingyuan was not very knowledgeable, he was very good at life and even helped him buy two sets of clothes. Zhang Yingwen was already good-looking and handsome. Once he changed his clothes, he would definitely be able to please these scholars.
Both sides are very happy.
As for Tang Shijin, after mentioning this to Zheng Qingyuan, she ignored the matter and went home directly.
As a result, not long after, the old housekeeper reported that a young man named Meng came to look for her.
Tang Shijin still didn't recognize all the people in Zhuyuan, but there was no one named Meng among the people who often came to send love poems, so she came out.
I saw a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old playing with Yuan Bao. When he saw her coming out, he stood up and smiled with big white teeth.
Tang Shijin had seen this child.
This child is also from Jiangnan. He came here with his elder brother. His elder brother is calm and well-educated, but this child is a bit heartless. He plays and has fun every day, and his elder brother can't control him.
Tang Shijin raised his hand and said, "Is there something wrong with Meng Xiaolang?"
The child said: "My surname is Meng Mingxu! You can call me Xiao Meng Xiaoxu!"
Tang Shijin smiled: "You have something to do with me?"
"Yes!" Meng Xu said: "I heard from Yan Baiwei that you want to inquire about bookstores in various places?"
When Tang Shijin heard that it was a business matter, he immediately became interested: "Yes, Meng Xiaolang has a bookstore that he is familiar with?"
Meng Xu smiled and said: "My father is Meng Yanqing, and there are many people who are unfamiliar with Jiangnan Bookstore. What are you going to do?"
Tang Shijin gestured and said, "Please come in and chat!"
She invited the little kid in and asked him: "I want to sell bamboo paper. I have made a lot of it. Even if I include the travel expenses, it is cheaper than ordinary paper, so I want to find a reliable bookstore to ask."
Meng Xu said: "No problem!"
Tang Shijin smiled and said, "Then what does Meng Xiaolang want me to exchange for?"
Meng Xu smiled and said, "How do you know I want to exchange?" He chuckled twice: "My uncle runs a wine shop. I want to ask you if you can sell this wine?"
Tang Shijin said: "It hasn't been decided yet."
"Ah?" Meng Xu said in surprise: "How could it be wrong? I wrote a letter asking my uncle to come!"
He begged her: "Tang Xiaoniang, just sell me some! Sell me some!"
Tang Shijin was noncommittal: "Does your uncle only make wine?"
"No, he mainly runs a wine shop and also sells some food and other goods. The business is quite big. Have you heard of Xingchang Trading Company... I didn't like to study when I was a child. I only liked to play with my uncle in the trading company. I see him every day.
They are very busy..."
This child feels less successful than He Yuanxiao, probably because he has four older brothers and does not have to bear family responsibilities, so he was raised very simply.
Before Tang Shijin showed his ability to use clichés, he kept talking non-stop, talking about everything in a mess.
Tang Shijin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly as he listened.
Until Yan Baiwei came back, he kept talking.
Tang Shijin had no choice but to coax him: "I will discuss this matter with my family. Don't worry. It will take some time to send your letter back. It doesn't matter if you say it, right?"
At least the kid was coaxed away.
The two looked at each other, and Yan Baiwei knew something was wrong: "What's wrong?"
Tao Chengqi and Lei'er often eat in Zhuyuan now, and they are the only ones at home. Tang Shijin directly lowered his voice and said: "I suspect that this child's uncle is from the Salt Gang."
Yan Baiwei raised his eyebrows: "Can you confirm?"
"Absolutely," Tang Shijin said, "It sounds like his status is not low."
The three major gangs in ancient times: Yan Gang, Hongmen Gang and Cao Gang.
But like the Cao Gang, it was only founded in the early Qing Dynasty. Although the Hongmen was founded a long time ago, it is best known for its "rebellion against the Qing Dynasty and restoration of the Ming Dynasty." However, the Yan Gang has been in existence since the Han Dynasty, and it is still a powerful and powerful force.
armed group.
The Salt Gang, as the name suggests, specializes in selling private salt.
Feudal society has always had a "salt and iron government-run" policy, so smuggling of salt has always been a priority. However, the salt gang has a long history, is organized and large-scale, and it is not easy for the government to crack down on it, and it happens again with the spring breeze.
Yan Baiwei thought quietly.
After all, what he is doing now is actually accumulating chips one by one.
To put it simply, it means understanding, testing, and then deciding whether to pull him on board. After he is pulled on board, their resources will be used for him, but because of his special status, this step must be taken very carefully.
However, this is a peaceful and playful process.
He only needs to wait until he has enough chips, reveal his true identity, and then he can join the fight for the throne and win with "normal" means. No matter what he has done to him or what he will do in the future, everything in the world will be the same.
It is definitely the last resort to force her parents to have a baby, and it is even less likely to lead to an uprising.
Therefore, for him, not only is he unable to use an armed force like the Salt Gang, but he also needs to avoid suspicion.
Therefore, she can't do business with people from the Salt Gang, otherwise she won't be able to explain clearly once it comes out.
Fortunately, the Salt Gang in this era is no more half-official and half-bandit than the Qing Dynasty. It is probably not large-scale yet, so there is no need to worry, just stay away.
Yan Baiwei quickly figured it out, picked up the chopsticks again, and smiled at her.
Qi Yaoling suddenly said: "Master, why are you so smart!"
Yan Baiwei, who was about to say this: "..."
Tang Shijin couldn't help but smile. This was too naughty.
Xu Jiyu said cautiously: "Master, I heard that if you are a beginner, the master will know how to write."
Tang Shijin said: "Don't you have any words yet?"
She thought for a while: "Then your name is Tianlu, which is Pixiu, which attracts wealth and wards off evil spirits. Tomorrow, let Ling'er take you through all the business. From today on, you will be our house beast."
, when we go out to play, you stay at home and take good care of the house."
Xu Jiyu was not a Jianghu person and had no intention of playing around. After hearing this, he felt at ease and felt that people really regarded him as one of their own.