6. Chapter 6 Buying Horses at the Post Station and Promoting a Girlfriend
When the light of the morning brightened slightly, Qian Wubing walked out of the house, fetched a bucket of water from the well in the yard, and washed his face happily. The dust and fatigue on his face yesterday seemed to have followed this.
The clear well water washes everything cleanly.
This is a very ordinary farmhouse, a middle-aged couple with two underage sons. The woman got up before dawn and was tinkering with something in the kitchen. Of course, this was the money from last night.
The ingot of white money given by the Wu Bing trio had an effect. Poor couple, for this unexpected fortune, Wang Yue even vacated his own bedroom.
The young man was addicted to sleep, and he was tired from working hard yesterday. Wu Huchen was still sleeping soundly, but Qian Wubing couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
The whole night, what was turning over and over in his mind was the glittering word "Hundred Households", the eighteen-year-old Jinyiwei Baihu, and he was a real-time professor. This should be the first time in the Jinyiwei.
!As for whether he should be on duty in Beijing or Nanjing, Qian Wubing thought about it. Generally speaking, these 100 households will be placed in the Thousand Household Office in Nanjing, but this is nothing. It’s a big deal. When the time comes, Yanran will be taken to Nanjing.
, once you have a future, it’s not the same everywhere.
There was a slight cough in the room. This was when Wang Yue got up. Yesterday's exhaustion and crisis were even worse for Wang Yue. The young man was still energetic after a good sleep, but he was covered with old bones, but it seemed that his whole body was full of energy.
He felt like he was falling apart and was in great pain. When it was almost dawn, he just squinted for a while. As soon as there was any movement in the yard, he woke up immediately.
"Sir, you're up!" According to Wang Yue's discussion with them, he and Wu Huchen were now Mr. Wang's family members. In front of outsiders, he would naturally address them as "Sir."
The prince nodded slightly, Qian Wubing quickly filled a basin of water and sent it to Wang Yue. His movements were very natural. What kind of future could he have only after arriving in Nanjing? Right now, in front of him, he was just an old man.
It is only natural for a junior like him to serve him.
"I asked them yesterday that the nearest mule and horse market is about ten miles away. However, there is a post station three or four miles away. Maybe I can buy some good horses there.
!" While Qian Wubing was waiting for Wang Yue to wash up, he reported the results of yesterday's chat with the farm man.
"I'll go with you after eating!" Wang Yue nodded. He was an experienced man and definitely refused to let Qian Wubing leave him alone. The other party already knew his identity, so he had to be on guard against Liu Jin's minions.
I'm looking for him around here.
"Wuyi, we won't go into the capital. That man's minions are everywhere. We have to be careful. Once we buy the horses, we will leave for Hejian Mansion immediately!"
"Yeah!" Qian Wubing responded. If possible, he would like to go back to report to the Wu family that they are safe. However, it seems inappropriate at the moment, so he won't force it. After all, as Wang Yue said, this journey may not be possible.
Taiping, it’s better to be as careful as possible.
While he was talking, Wu Huchen also got up. After eating, the three of them headed in the direction of the inn pointed out by the farmer, and left calmly.
The post stations in the Ming Dynasty were under the jurisdiction of the Huitong Hall. Those in Beijing were called Huitong Halls, while those outside became inns. In addition to the nine Huitong Halls in the north, south, three and two in Beijing, these inns were spread all over the country. The main functions of the inns were
Their function is to fly reports on military affairs, deliver documents and transfer materials. Of course, receiving officials and messengers from various places is also their business scope.
According to the regulations of the imperial court, places such as post stations, which are responsible for flying military reports, delivering documents and transferring materials, generally have five to dozens of horses, depending on the importance of their location. If there is an emergency,
It is the horses and vehicles used by the officials, and the officials at this inn have the right to use them.
As for the horses specified by the imperial court, Qian Wubing and others definitely have no hope of buying them. Even if they dare to buy them, the officials at the inn may not dare to sell them. In this case, even if Qian Wubing shows his Jinyiwei badge, it will be useless.
, unless he is performing official duties. As for revealing Wang Yue's identity, that is naturally not a problem. All the horses in the station were taken away without anyone saying a word. However, if Wang Yue reveals his identity, it can be sure that it won't take an hour.
A guest with a knife arrived unexpectedly.
Therefore, Qian Wubing's target was the horses brought by the officials at the inn. This was the outskirts of the capital. Regardless of whether they were entering or leaving the capital, there were always many residents in the inn. Qian Wubing even knew
, there were officials who came to Beijing on orders and stayed in the post station for several months.
There were three people, one old and two young. Wang Yue even cut off a few strands of gray hair and stuck it under his chin. At first glance, they looked like a rich man who was leaving Beijing with two personal followers. When they walked near the inn, they didn't arrive.
Very eye-catching.
Leaving Wang Yue and Wu Huchen at the tea shop outside the door, Qian Wubing walked into the inn. As soon as he entered the inn, he heard a noise inside, as if someone was quarreling, and the onlookers actually gathered in a large circle.
What happened? Qian Wubing turned his head and looked over there.
Among the crowd, a young girl who was crying so hard was holding on to the lapel of a middle-aged man, refusing to let him leave. Opposite him, a fat man in silk and satin with a sinewy face looked serious.
Looking at the scene in front of me unhappily.
"What's going on?" Qian Wubing asked a guy who was watching the fun. He looked like a follower. Qian Wubing was looking for someone to buy a horse. It was the most appropriate person to ask.
Of course, if there is such a good topic to talk to, he will still take advantage of it.
"My decency, I don't have any decency at all!" The man felt a little sad, "Is this me, the fifth-rank official of the Ming Dynasty, who can do such things!"
Qian Wubing was very experienced in dealing with this kind of people. He handed over a dime, and the person's "concern for the country and the people" disappeared immediately and put on a gossipy face: "Did you see that little lady? She's holding on to her."
This person is his father, a salt class official in Lianghuai Province who was promoted to a fifth-rank official. This was caught by Eunuch Liu and he was fined 1,200 dan. In order to keep the money on his head.
Hats off, he doesn’t even have any face!”
"That's none of that lady's business! There's no need to cry in public!" Qian Wubing said curiously. Liu Jin's Eunuch Liu is fond of fines, and it is well known to everyone in the capital. It is said that Eunuch Liu saw corrupt officials.
A dirty official will not give up until his family is ruined and his family is destroyed. This means that evil people will be punished by evil people.
"So I said that I don't have any dignity at all. Did you see that fat man? This beautiful little lady was directly promised to be that fat man's concubine. We don't know how much money we can get in exchange for it. But,
This little lady is also from a family of officials. I'm afraid she feels aggrieved when she saw this fat man coming to pick someone up today. Why don't she tell her father about it!"
That's it! Qian Wubing nodded. Although this kind of thing sounds pitiful, there must be something hateful about the pitiful person, but it has nothing to do with him.
"By the way, brother, my husband wants to buy some good horses. I heard that sometimes you can find good ones here. If my brother has a good introduction, you will be indispensable!"
"Want a horse?" The man glanced at him and said very strangely, "Go and find that Tiji who sells his daughter. He doesn't want to sell anything but the official hat on his head. I'm afraid he is willing to sell anything. It seems
When he came to Beijing this time, he actually had some good horses! Other people here have never heard of any horses being sold."
Touching the banknote given by Wang Yue in his arms, Qian Wubing felt confident. He had never received a banknote of such a large denomination in his life, a full two hundred taels, and he paid it on sight. If Wang Yue hadn't taken it out, he would have
I still have some doubts as to whether it is fake.
"It's all gone, let's go, how can we be together together!" From the guest room directly opposite, an old man came out. Judging from his clothes, he was also an official of the imperial court. He shouted a few words. Everyone was either an official official or an official's family member.
The servants were still a little afraid of what this serious official was saying. After hearing these words, they dispersed one after another.
"Master Sun, you should also pay attention to the dignity of the court. If you are included in a book by the imperial censors, your face will not look good!" The official saw the crowd disperse and looked at the master Tiji who was exposed in the crowd. He was neither salty nor indifferent.
After saying something, he went back to his room without looking at the blue and white on his face.
"My lord, please invite me!" Qian Wubing walked over and cupped his hands slightly.
"What's going on!" Sun Yuping was depressed. He was said such a few words in public. Just when he was embarrassed and annoyed, someone came over. Naturally, he didn't feel good about it.
A waist card slipped out of the hand of the man in front of him and flashed in front of him. He was immediately startled: "Jinyiwei?"
"My lord, let me take a step to speak!" Qian Wubing lowered his eyes, still looking respectful, but Sun Yuping didn't dare to neglect it. At the moment, he had not dealt with his messy affairs properly, and the Jin Yiwei came to the door again. What do you think?
None of them seem to be good numbers.
"Qian'er, please let go, this gentleman and I have something to say!" He raised his hand helplessly, but his daughter's hand was too tight and she couldn't break free easily.
"I don't!" Sun Qian was crying, but she decided not to let go no matter what. The disgusting guy was watching covetously from the side. If her father left, no matter how hard she tried to be strong, it would be useless.
"Miss Sun, Mr. Sun has something important to discuss. Why don't you let me serve Miss Sun? In a few days, we will be a family. There is nothing to be ashamed of!" The fat man who had been frowning at the Sun family father and daughter said,
At this moment, I saw that there was a turning point, so I took advantage of every opportunity and stepped forward.
"Get out of here!" Sun Qian unceremoniously rejected Fatty's solicitude, which made Fatty's face look even more ugly.
"Miss Sun, please come with us!" Qian Wubing pointed to the open space next to him, turned around and smiled at the fat man: "Beizhen Fusi is here to talk to Mr. Sun. This dear friend, do you also want to come and listen?"
The fat man was so excited that he moved his head like a rattle. What a joke. He thought that marrying a lady from an official family would mean that his ancestors burned incense. He still expected to get rich together with his father-in-law who had promoted him!
If he is targeted, then there is nothing to hope for. Even if this Miss Sun family is sold to the Jiaofang Department, it will not be his turn.
"Then why are you still standing here, waiting for our brothers to treat you to dinner?" Seeing the other party, Qian Wubing's face darkened, "Didn't you hear what Miss Sun said, get out of here!"
Seeing this disgusting creature scurrying out, Qian Wubing nodded with satisfaction, smiled and said to the anxious Sun Yuping: "Master Sun, there is a deal, I wonder if you are interested..."
(The story that officials were forced to sell their daughters because of the fines imposed by Liu Jin's New Deal is not made up by the author. In fact, historical records record that at that time, Zhejiang's transport envoy sold his granddaughter to a businessman as a concubine because his family's wealth was gone and he could not collect the fine. This is indeed true.