In the Zhang family's back garden, it was the end of autumn, the branches and leaves were withering, and it was a bit desolate.
Of course, if this bleak atmosphere is coupled with faint cries and sorrow, it will be a bit more terrifying.
However, the mood of Zhang Shulun, the eldest son of Zhang, did not seem to be disturbed by the sounds and sounds of the scenery. He squinted and looked through the open window of the attic at the trees outside swaying in the autumn wind, his slightly closed eyes shining deeply.
Behind him there was only a desk, a pen, and ink, and nothing else. The only thing that displeased him must have been Zhang Jin's nagging.
Zhang Jin told everything about what happened to the Xu family today. It was not so much a report as a complaint. How could the manager of the Zhang family not be respected by others in Qiantang County? But now Zhang Jin is
It's full of grievances.
"Hey..." Zhang Shulun sighed, then turned around and said, "Do they really want one thousand five hundred taels?"
"Yes, young master, the lion surnamed Xu opens his mouth and is sure to eat us."
Zhang Shulun smiled, pursed his lips and said nothing.
Zhang Jin couldn't guess Zhang Shulun's thoughts for a while, so he couldn't help but said: "Will I give you this money? If I don't give it, I'm afraid this house will no longer be liveable, which is bad luck! But if I give it, wouldn't it..."
Zhang Shulun raised his brows and turned a deaf ear to Zhang Jin's words. However, his well-maintained hand grabbed the pen lying on the inkstone.
A piece of paper was spread out, and after the dragons and phoenixes were dancing, he paused for a moment, then straightened up and looked at his ink marks.
After the ink dried, he knocked on the table and said, "I'll reward you with this calligraphy. There is a poetry meeting today, and the prefect's young master will also participate. I have been invited to accompany you. I want to go there."
After that, Zhang Shulun walked out without saying anything.
Zhang Jin was confused, so he quickly went to lift up the calligraphy on the desk, and saw that it read: "Five-flowered horse, golden fur, and the call will be exchanged for fine wine..."
At least Zhang Jin has some proficiency in writing, but he knows that this word is taken from Li Bai's "Jiu Jinjiu", and the meaning of this sentence is: let your child take possession of all the precious five-flowered horses and expensive fox furs.
Go and get some wine, and let us work together to eliminate this endless eternal sorrow.
Zhang Jin was stunned for a moment, then understood. He quickly put the calligraphy away carefully and then left the attic.
The Zhang family moved very quickly, and early the next morning a wooden box was brought in under the leadership of Zhang Jin.
When the wooden box was opened, the silver light shone, but there were dozens of silver cakes arranged neatly.
The guarantor also came with him. Zhang Jin didn't want to talk nonsense, so he immediately asked Xu Qian to sign a deed and transfer the property. Without even being polite, Zhang Jin took the deed and left directly.
Like the old master and the young master, he was unwilling to give up.
As soon as the idlers left, Xu Chang was dwarfed by the extremely elegant eldest son of the Zhang family. The old man's eyes were filled with silver light, and he immediately jumped into the box.
Deng Jian reached out to touch the box and said: "My silver, my twenty taels of silver." However, the old man took out the ruler from his waist and opened his hand. The old man shouted: "Who said it is yours?
It’s all mine, belongs to my Qian’er family, and belongs to my Xu family!”
Deng Jian's face suddenly turned dark and he said: "Uncle, you have to be reasonable in life. I have hard work even if I don't have any merit, and I still have tuberculosis even if I don't have hard work. If you say this now, wouldn't it chill my nephew's heart?"
Xu Qian seemed calm. The Zhang family suddenly acted vigorously and resolutely, which made him look at the Zhang family. If he were the Zhang family, he might not be able to cut off a strong man's wrist when encountering such a thing. He was stunned for a moment, and when he saw Deng Jian and the old man wanted to
Abandoning Wen Dou and rolling up his sleeves to fight, he quickly stopped him and said, "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if you keep chatting for a little money? This money will naturally have to be properly disposed of when the time comes. Brother Deng, your money will naturally be indispensable to you. It's just that twenty taels of silver is less."
Yes, you have worked hard these days, so I will give you fifty taels so you can save some money."
Deng Jian was overjoyed, patted Xu Qian on the shoulder and said, "Good brother."
Xu Qian added: "Besides that, we have to choose a place to build a charity village in the suburbs. Otherwise, if this good deed is half done and nothing happens, it will inevitably be criticized by others, so we must set aside two hundred taels of silver."
When Xu Qian was talking, he saw Xu Chang's old face twitching. He must be reluctant to let go and his heart ached.
He thought for a while and continued: "Also, Master Huang has also been a big help this time. He has to send some money at least. It's not good to send more, just fifty taels. And Magistrate Su
, they won’t accept the money. He is a high-ranking official, and what he wants is reputation and political achievements. Money is secondary to him, but he wants to study at the county school now, so we can donate two hundred taels of silver."
When Xu Chang heard this, he immediately shouted: "You traitor, five hundred taels of silver are gone in just a few words. Your father and I have worked hard all our lives, but I can't earn so much money, you bastard." After that,
Raise the ruler and hit.
Xu Qian was very unusual today, but he stopped hiding and said: "Stop fighting, dad, this is all for the good of our Xu family. Do you know that if we take the Zhang family's money, will the Zhang family be willing to give up? The Zhang family is like this now
Send the money quickly, it can be seen that the eldest son of the Zhang family must not be a simple person. I am doing this for our own sake."
After listening to Xu Qian's words, the iron ruler that Xu Chang raised high suddenly dropped weakly.
Xu Qian took the opportunity and said: "Pack all these silver cakes quickly and exchange them for some later. I have to go to the county government."
Xu Qian had planned to go to the county government long ago. This matter is related to his future and the future direction of the Xu family. If any family cannot deal well with the government, it is possible that it will fall sooner or later, regardless of the Xu family.
Nowadays, there are talismans after Zhongliang, but this thing can save people in an emergency, but it may not be used as a shield for a lifetime.
Moreover, since we are determined to take the road of imperial examination, it is particularly important to build up figures in the officialdom. Why are those aristocratic families often able to monopolize the imperial examination, and even have a situation where they can select Jinshi, Jinshi, and scholars in one discipline? This is by no means accidental, but they are often better than ordinary people.
It has more advantages. The imperial examination seems fair, but there are also many tricks and hidden rules.
Xu Qian changed his clothes and went out. He went to the county government office and asked a strong official. The strong official went to inform Xu Qian, but he told Xu Qian: "Master Huang said he couldn't see you. He has a lot of things to do now."
Of course Xu Qian knew that Master Huang didn't want to have a close relationship with him, but he already had a plan. He smiled and said, "I'm here to change my citizenship. Could it be that Master Huang doesn't see me either?"
The strong official had no choice but to continue going in to report, but this time he came out with different news, saying: "Master is in the official's room, please come."
Xu Qian walked in with his legs and arrived at the official's room by familiar means. At this time, Master Huang was sending away several scribes to wait for him.
Master Huang knew he couldn't escape, so he simply listened to what Xu Qian said.
Xu Qian came in and immediately bowed deeply and said, "Master, thank you very much for your help."
Master Huang pretended not to know, and said calmly: "What kind of help? I can't understand."
Xu Qian smiled slightly and said: "If Master Huang hadn't spoken kindly in front of the county magistrate, how could Magistrate Su help the students? The students are just ordinary people, but the Zhang family is a wealthy family. If they were serious about it, the students would have already
The whole thing is gone, so this time, in addition to changing membership, the students are here to repay the master."
Master Huang has learned his lesson this time and will not be easily fooled again. Who knows if this kid will dig a hole for him to jump into again?
However, when Xu Qian took out a large piece of silver cake, Mr. Huang's bottom line collapsed instantly. He was different from the Su County Magistrate. He joined the Su County Magistrate's family and left his hometown for nothing more than seeking wealth.
A trace of greed flashed across Master Huang's eyes, but soon he regained his consciousness. He gave Xu Qian a deep look and said, "Last time I took your retouching fee, which almost caused me to miss Su County."
For the important matter of the order, you are now sending money, but why?"
Who would have thought that Xu Qian was even more upright than him, saying: "A gentleman repays his kindness, and the student is just repaying his kindness. Master, where did he think about it? Master, don't worry, after some time, I will study hard and do my best from now on."
He is a virtuous gentleman and will never get into trouble again. Besides... the student also heard that the eldest son of the Zhang family has returned. Looking at the appearance of the eldest son of the Zhang family, he is indeed a very scheming person."