On the first day of the third year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, Zhang San spent his sleep without the sound of crackling firecrackers. Of course, there was no thick fog in the morning and the pungent smell of gunpowder.
During this period, Xiaoyu and Suxin visited Zhang San's room twice, fearing that the original scene would happen again, which Zhang San didn't know about.
The younger sister woke up at midnight, carrying a money bag, and asked Suxin and Xiaoyu to help her distribute the lucky money to her servants.
"Aunt Song, Happy New Year!" The younger sister put a bunch of copper coins in Aunt Song's hand and said blessing words.
"Happy New Year, Miss!" Aunt Song took the New Year's money with a smile and boasted that she had met a good family.
"Sister-in-law Li, Xiaolan, this is yours. Happy New Year, and I wish our Xiaolan will become more and more beautiful!" The younger sister took two bunches of copper coins and handed them to Sister-in-law Li and Xiaolan respectively, and reached out to touch them in front of Xiaolan.
Xiaolan's little face made Xiaolan very embarrassed.
Today, the servants in Uncle Zhang's house are very happy. On the first day of the new year, not only did they receive the lucky money, but the young lady just said that this year's salary will be increased by another twenty cents. This made the big guys very motivated and looked at the little sister's
His eyes became more respectful.
As Zhang San, a cashier, his younger sister is usually responsible for the affairs at home, and Xiaoyu is responsible for the commune affairs. Chang'an's prosperous trading company is managed by Su Xin, as well as the branch factories and workshops in Cheng Mansion and Xuzhou.
Managed by Muramasa.
If other people encounter problems, they will first go to the corresponding person in charge. If they can't solve it, they will go to Zhang San.
Except for the elderly who cannot work, all the people in Zhangjiacun now participate in literacy classes in the school. Now Zhang San can proudly say that the people in Zhangjiacun are the most educated among the villages in Datang and also have the best quality of life.
village.
It was three o'clock in the morning and the sun was setting in the west. Zhang San finally woke up. He first sat on the bed and rubbed his head, then got up and went outside the house.
"What are you doing?" Zhang San asked curiously when he saw Xiaomei, Xiaoyu, Suxin and Xiaolan sitting around on a stone bench in the yard, chatting animatedly.
"Third brother, you're awake. There's food left for you in the kitchen!" When the younger sister saw Zhang San coming this way, she quickly stopped talking.
"Master!"
"Sir!"
Xiaoyu, Suxin and Xiaolan also called out quickly. Zhang San clearly felt that Xiaoyu's eyes were a bit unnatural, and the other three people also looked at Zhang San with strange expressions.
"Is there something on my face?" Zhang San touched his face and asked doubtfully.
"Sir, I'll serve you a meal." Xiaolan quickly made an excuse and ran away.
"Sir, I'm going to help Xiaolan." Su Xin said and left, not forgetting to drag the gossipy little girl with her before leaving.
"What's wrong with them?" Zhang San didn't understand and asked Xiaoyu who was standing there.
Xiaoyu hesitated and didn't know what to say, "I...I don't know either. I'll bring you some facial water."
Seeing Xiaoyu leaving with a blushing face, Zhang San felt confused. Then he thought about it, could it be because of what happened in the early morning?
"Really, I didn't do anything." Zhang San sat on the stool and waited for Xiaoyu to bring water.
On the first day of the new year, Zhang San fully enjoyed the fun of ancient bureaucracy and became an official. He had clothes to put on, food to eat and mouth to open, and he enjoyed it very much.
"Xiaoyu, are you ready with the gift list for Fangfu?" Zhang San asked after finishing the meal.
"It's ready. There are also Cheng Mansion, Yuchi Mansion, Changsun Mansion, Kong Jijiu..." Xiaoyu told Zhang San one by one.
"Okay, let's go to Fangfu to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow and forget about it today."
"Sir, would you like to take a look at the gift list first?" Xiaoyu asked.
"No, I can rest assured that you can do the work. Come on, let's go to the village." Zhang San stood up and said to Xiaoyu.
"Okay... okay." Xiaoyu didn't know what she thought of, she lowered her head and followed Zhang San, like a little daughter-in-law.
Little sister and Su Xin didn't know whether they were resting in the house or doing something else, but they didn't follow them this time.
Xiaoyu lowered her head and thought wildly in her mind. When she came to this home, although she and Zhang San got along day and night, this was the first time that the two of them went out alone together like today.
Zhang San was walking in front. He suddenly thought of something and stopped. He was about to turn around and talk to Xiaoyu. Unexpectedly, Xiaoyu just walked with her head down and did not see Zhang San stop suddenly. Now the two of them bumped into each other.
Full of heart.
Xiaoyu was unsteady on her feet and was about to lean back. Zhang San took Xiaoyu into his arms and asked with concern: "Xiaoyu, are you okay? Did it hurt you?"
Xiaoyu was held in Zhang San's arms, and she seemed to be able to hear Zhang San's heartbeat, and felt Zhang San's strong arms on her waist. Her heart was like a deer bumping around, and her face was bright and vivid.
"Xiaoyu..." Seeing that Xiaoyu didn't speak, Zhang San asked again.
"Oh... Master, I'm fine." Xiaoyu quickly replied as if she had just woken up from a dream.
When Zhang San saw Xiaoyu's flushed face, and then saw that he was holding Xiaoyu with one hand around his waist, he was also full of embarrassment. He quickly let go and said: "I just thought that I can't go to the village empty-handed. I still have to show off when I see the children."
Lucky money, I didn’t notice it, sorry!”
"It's okay, I'll get the money." Xiaoyu said and ran away in a hurry.
Zhang San recalled the scene just now, shook his head, and secretly sighed that his concentration was too poor.
After a while, Xiaoyu came over with a small box containing copper coins strung with red string.
"Let me do it, do you want to join the little sister and the others?" In order to ease the embarrassment between the two of them, Zhang San thought of inviting the little sister and the others to join him.
"Little sister and the others have gone to bed." Xiaoyu replied in a low voice.
"Forget it, we two little lazy guys, Xiaoyu is still diligent, let's go!" Zhang San praised and took the box containing the money from Xiaoyu's arms.
With the New Year and new atmosphere, influenced by Zhang County's uncle's house, every household in the village also posted Spring Festival couplets on their doors.
The text was written by a teacher from the school. When Zhang San walked into the village and saw the familiar scene in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
At the first stop, Zhang San went to Cun Zheng's home. Fugui's family was also here today. When they saw Zhang San and Xiaoyu arriving, they quickly stood up to greet them and said: "Sir, Mr. Yu, happy New Year! Please come in quickly."
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"Muramasa, hello everyone, Fugui, and Happy New Year." Zhang San replied with a smile.
At this time, Zhang San also saw Fugui's son, who was eight years old this year. When he saw Zhang San, he was hiding behind his mother, with only his head exposed.
"Niuniu, why are you hiding behind your mother? I heard that you failed in the winter vacation exam this time?" Zhang San waved to Fugui's son and motioned for him to come over.
The child named Niu Niu was pulled out from behind by his mother and said, "The Duke is calling you, so go quickly."
"I don't know why this kid has grown up now, but he is actually afraid of people. He only got 80% in the winter vacation exam, and when he came back, his mother gave him a beating." Muramasa said with a smile.
Mrs. Zhang Sun brought some snacks and tea and put them on the table. Zhang San picked up a piece of pastry and stuffed it into his mouth and said, "It's nothing to take the exam once. Keep working hard. This is the lucky money for you. The new semester has started. Do your best."
come on!"
"Thank you, Sir!" Niu Niu took a small bunch of copper coins and said politely.
"Let's go play!" Zhang San touched Niu Niu's head. The child was as strong as his father, so he fit the name very well.
"Fugui, after the new year, you have to strengthen the training of the escort team. Some time ago, our Tang Dynasty sent troops to the Turks. You also know that our people may be pulled to the front line at any time. With more training at this time, we can also be on the battlefield.
Top it with a little more uncooked noodles.”
During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the government army system was still implemented, with agriculture supporting war.
"Don't worry, Sir, I will ask the brothers to strengthen their training. Even on the battlefield, the brothers from our escort team will be the strongest." Zhang Fugui replied very proudly.
Zhang San sat at Muramasa's house for a while and chatted, and then took Xiaoyu to visit other homes.