Chapter 12 A bumpy journey straight to the capital ()
The biggest problem Chang Xiao faces now is what are the three earthworm-like red lines on his chest. In addition, there are also three red lines on the same position on his back. Nothing will happen if these six red lines don't touch.
Touching it immediately hurt her heart. Chang Xiao once tried to use a knife to dig out the six red lines. She cut a cut four centimeters deep on the edge of the red lines. Even the bones were visible. It turned out that the red lines were
It came out from between the bones of the ribs and wrapped around the ribs like a creeper. Even without CT equipment, Chang Xiao knew how many red lines there were in the chest behind the ribs.
Chang Xiao feels that the world has changed and become inexplicable, but he is also used to this change. He who originally believed in science will no longer talk about feudal superstition. He blindly believes in the same knowledge, even if he is science, he himself
It is also a kind of superstition, so Chang Xiao now relaxes and treats himself as a blank sheet of paper and can accept anything.
After knowing that he really couldn't solve the red line problem on his body, Chang Xiao decided to go to the capital. He wanted to leave this home temporarily for a while. It didn't matter where he went. In that case, he might as well go to the capital and take a look.
This is the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
After making a decision, he still needs an excuse to leave home. Chang Xiao doesn't want to say that he has been poisoned, so that his mother, Mrs. Chang, who is in this body, will have to die and find a life. She will never ask him to leave, so he needs someone
Excuse.
Chang Xiao still had a lot of unknowns about the former Mr. Chang, and it was not easy to make up lies, so he called Chang Fu and Chang You and asked them to help him make up lies.
As soon as he said this, Chang Xiao felt that Chang Fu was looking at him strangely, and he couldn't help but frown slightly.
Chang Fu smiled and said: "Sir, have you forgotten that your aunt in the capital has asked you to go to the capital a long time ago? She said that she has arranged for you to have a seventh-grade experience in the Jingwei Command Department there. Although the official position is not high,
But your aunt said that once you have an official position, it will not be difficult to move up the ladder. Some time ago, she sent a letter to urge you. Even the old lady asked you to seek fame, but sir, you have always felt that it is not as good as at home.
Zi Zi, the capital is full of powerful people, you can't bully the good, you can't play with other people's wives and daughters, it must be boring, that's why I didn't go. If you want to go to the capital, just tell the old lady about this matter. Old madam
Definitely agree."
Chang smiled and was stunned, is there such a good thing? He actually got an official position when he came here? This Mr. Chang really has no ambitions! He doesn't even want to be an official!
Chang Xiao smiled and said: "I forgot about this." After saying that, he walked to find his mother in this body.
Chang Xiao actually didn't want to see Mrs. Chang. After all, the old lady's son died in his hands, but he insisted on seeing her. After the meeting, he patted his butt and left. If he really had one,
As a part-time official, he wouldn't have to come back to this place for a while, which suited him perfectly.
From the beginning to the end of the meeting, Chang Xiao said one thing, "I want to go to the capital." This was what Chang Xiao said as he tried to imitate Mr. Chang. In fact, this was far from Mr. Chang's usual expressive ability. Mr. Chang
This meaning can be expressed clearly and unmistakably with just one word "um".
Mrs. Chang is naturally reluctant to let go. She knows what kind of temper her son is. If he really goes to the capital, where there are many noble people, and if he really gets into trouble, he will probably cause a big disaster. Unfortunately, he knows clearly that Mr. Chang
No one could refuse. Chang Xiao always kept his word at home. He used to be afraid of his father and grandfather, but now that the old man has gone to Jiangnan, the old man got sick again and was not in good spirits. Naturally, he couldn't control Chang Xiao.
Chang Xiao actually didn't wait for Mrs. Chang to say anything, put down those words and turned around and left.
Then I went back to make preparations for going to the capital.
Of course, there is no need for Chang Xiao to handle the specific matters. Chang Fu, Chang Fu, and Chang were called by the old lady to talk for more than an hour before they walked out wiping their sweat and went to collect various things that needed to be carried on the road to deliver to their aunt.
Gifts, etc., very busy.
The preparations were busy for three days. On the morning of the third day, Chang Xiao got up as soon as the rooster crowed. Chang Fu, Chang Fu, and two of them were earlier than him and were already directing the rigging of the carriage.
Under Ping'er's service, Chang Xiao put on his clothes before going out.
Reluctantly, I went to pay my respects to the old man. In fact, I just looked at him from a distance and found that the old man's energy was getting worse day by day. It would be good if he was awake for two or three hours a day.
Taking a look from a distance, Chang Xiao didn't even take a close look at what the old man looked like, and saw a tall old man lying on the bed.
The old man's face was pale, and there was a light layer of sweat. The serving girl wiped it with a towel from time to time. Chang Xiao felt that this was the first and last time he would see this old man!
Then Chang Xiao went to see Mrs. Chang again. Mrs. Chang had a thousand things to say, so Chang Xiao just stood there and listened obediently. Originally, Chang Xiao wanted to take a look and say "hmm" before leaving, but this time
As soon as I arrived, I couldn't leave, not because of any family ties, but because what Mrs. Chang was talking about at this time was all about the Chang family's various relationships in the capital, their entanglements with various forces, and who their enemies were.
Who is a friend, who can be used, who is duplicitous, who needs to be conceited, etc., etc., everything has a great use for Changxiao.
Although Chang Xiao was in the underworld, he was somewhat aware of the twists and turns in the officialdom. Otherwise, he would not have been able to manipulate the three mayors at his fingertips just by being a man of evil intentions.
So he listened very carefully and remembered it very carefully, but the convoluted names of official positions really made him feel uncomfortable. In his previous life, he was simply a mayor, governor, section chief, or director. But here he became a doctor, chief executive, etc.
The ministers, the left and right envoys, the general administration envoys, etc. are so complex that they cannot be distinguished from each other literally!
Fortunately, the old lady spent the whole night yesterday sorting out a title for Chang Xiao, which records the Chang family's relationships in categories. With this thing, it will be easier to handle.
In fact, Mrs. Chang is not an ordinary woman. Mrs. Chang has long stopped caring about trivial matters. Chang Youzhang is away from home all year round. The entire Chang family has been taken care of by her in the past few years.
She just couldn't handle it.
What Mrs. Chang said at this time was clear and clear, and she was not crying or reluctant to leave Chang Xiao. In one night, Mrs. Chang also figured it out. It is better for Chang Xiao to make progress than to stay in this county. The relationship in the palace
In other words, it is just to preserve the wealth of their family for three generations. Now Chang Xiao's generation is considered the third generation. If Chang Xiao can't make a name for himself, the Chang family will lose to him. Although the Chang family is a bit more difficult.
, but what’s the use of having people if you don’t have wealth?
Chang Xiao took the list, and Mrs. Chang took out a brocade bag, which was filled with Baoyinhao banknotes, 150 million taels, as the expenses for his trip to the capital.
Chang Xiao had no idea about the fifty million taels. He would be shocked if he knew that the fifteen thousand taels of silver were equivalent to ten million yuan in future generations.
The Chang family is still very rich, so they just took out this amount of cash casually. You must know that in the previous life, Chang Xiao had a net worth of over 100 million, but it was all real estate, dead money, and the amount of cash that could really be liquid on hand was just that.
It's only a few million. And it's only for just in case, it can't be used casually.
Ten million may not be a big sum just by looking at it, but if you can casually take out ten million for expenses, you can’t calculate the subsequent funds. You know, these fifteen thousand taels of cash are not for use.
Those who come to establish relationships at this level of their family will not give cash directly, but will give them a picture, a calligraphy, a jade pot, etc. It is said that the expenses are the money used to reward others for meals. Use
I'm afraid the things you come to give as gifts are of higher value.
Mrs. Chang has indeed spent a lot of money. After all, the Chang family only has one seed, so why keep more money for it? Having an official position means wealth and a steady stream of money.
Then Chang Xiao took Chang Fu, Chang You, ten large carts filled with various gifts, and a hundred servants headed by Manager Lin to set off.
Chang Xiao called Chang Fu, gave him some money, and asked him to take ten people to the capital to find out where the girl named Qing Niao was. The capital must not be too young to die.
Too anxious, he didn't tell where this Qing Niao ended up. Chang Xiao could only hope that this Qing Niao was not too difficult to find.
Ping'er was also traveling with him. Chang Xiao originally did not want to take this little maid with him. He was very wary of the little maid who had been serving him for three years. Women's thoughts are extremely sensitive. In Chang Xiao's heart, a woman's thoughts
It's not much different from that evil beast who can tell at a glance that he doesn't always smile.
It's a pity that Mrs. Chang feels that he can't live without someone to take care of him on the way. Although Ping'er is afraid of Chang Xiao, she really doesn't want to leave Chang Xiao. Not everyone can be Chang Xiao's personal maid, and she is also a glory among the servants.
.Besides, Ping'er has other tasks. In Mrs. Chang's opinion, two Ping'ers combined are not as useful as one Ping'er.
Wufeng County is far or near from the capital. If you walk normally, it will take a month. If you rush, it will only take about twenty days. Chang Xiao is not in a hurry. It will take three months for the red line on his chest to show up. The front
Chang Fu had already gone to inquire about the news. It would not make much sense if he went early, so he walked neither fast nor slowly.
At this time, it was autumn and the air was crisp, and the road was all along the official road. The red maples and green cypresses on both sides of the official road contrasted beautifully, making it feel like an outing.
Chang Xiao sat in a spacious carriage. Although the carriage was not too wide, it was very long and could be used for sleeping. There were all kinds of food and fruits in the carriage, but everything was fine. It was just that the carriage was a bit too bumpy.
You can use soft cushions to cushion your back, perhaps because the cushions are too thick and your back and buttocks ache after sitting for a long time.
Ping'er sits carefully next to Chang Xiao. This little maid is always waiting to serve Chang Xiao. Of course, if Chang Xiao wants, all kinds of services are included.
It's a pity that Chang Xiao really can't arouse sexual interest in such a young maid. If it were an older maid of eighteen or nineteen, Chang Xiao would really like to experience the joy of this car, or at least warm it with her tongue.
Chang Xiao, who suddenly felt a little sperm in his head but had nowhere to vent it, couldn't help but sigh, and then Chang Xiao smiled. There must be a lot of women in the capital. I don't know what it was like to play with these ancient women. Chang Xiao was the first one for no reason.
What he remembered was the red bed in the hotel... If there was no such large toy in this era, he was going to invent one!
Thinking of the color red, Chang Xiao's face turned gloomy again. When he thought that he still had six disgusting things like earthworms on his body, all his sexual interest disappeared. This was simply a reminder of his death. Chang Xiao had the urge to dig out the stupid green and whip his corpse.
He was so impulsive that he still didn't know the name of that stupid young man. He was tricked by this kid who didn't even know his name!