Chapter 524: I’m going to be embarrassed (second update)
It took three and a half days by boat to reach Hangzhou.
Just like in Suzhou Prefecture, the gentlemen, soldiers and civilians of He County knelt down to welcome the holy driver.
All the princes and elder brothers, dressed in auspicious clothes, have been riding the dragon boat since morning.
We have seen this scene of colorful flags fluttering and people gathering together on the shore several times along the way, including Huai'an Prefecture, Yangzhou Prefecture, and Suzhou Prefecture.
But this was the first time that Brother Ninth saw it. He looked at the crowd of heads on the shore and said to Brother Ten next to him: "Didn't Khan Ama repeatedly give orders not to disturb the place? Why are you still torturing so many people?
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The tenth prince pondered: "Perhaps this is public opinion?"
Otherwise, how can we show the peaceful scene?
Brother Jiu curled his lips and muttered in a low voice: "You idiot, how much money will this cost?"
There are colorful flags to make, heads to collect, and new clothes to wear.
There are also places where the elderly and children are tormented.
The 10th prince interrupted and asked, "Does it have a palace in Hangzhou, or does it also reside in the Weaving Mansion?"
Brother Jiu nodded and shook his head, saying: "There is a palace, which was renovated by the Zhizao Mansion in Hangzhou, but it is different from the one in Suzhou. It was renovated by the local officials before the Holy Emperor's southern tour in the 28th year of the Zhizao Mansion, and the Zhizao Yamen has moved out.
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As for the Hangzhou Zhizao Mansion, it is similar to the Jiangning Zhizao Mansion. They are also officials from the capital. The father and son have managed it one after another for thirty years.
The current Hangzhou weaving company is called Ao Fuhe and his Chinese name is Jin Yiren. He is the eldest son of the late Hangzhou weaving company Jin Yuzhi.
The old man in his family, who was the same generation as Cao Yin's father, has passed away.
They did not have such a deep connection with the emperor. The reason why father and son were able to secure a position in the Hangzhou weaving business was because they were cousins of the late great scholar Batai.
This Jin Yiren has a younger brother who is also married to Li Xu's clan sister, so he is related to the Cao family and the Li family.
"These three families seem to have deep roots. This official position is really stable!"
The ninth elder brother and the tenth elder brother sighed as they talked about the relationship between the three families.
It is estimated that only officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs can regard it as a family heirloom.
If an official of the imperial court dared to follow father and son like this, he would have been punished long ago.
This is not only true for the Weaving Office, but also for other yamen in the Internal Affairs Office. Most of them are controlled by one, two, or three families.
In fact, this is not good and can easily breed corruption.
However, Jiangnan's location was important, so it would be better for the family to take root in this way than to become an official.
Shilin here also criticized the imperial court a lot in the early years, but things have gotten better in recent years.
The Jiangnan officialdom was also purged several times.
This place is next to Fujian. Whether it was the San Francisco Rebellion or the subsequent recovery of Taiwan, the Jiangnan officialdom was cleansed.
Only when the three major weaving companies unite and become each other's horns can they gain a foothold in the Jiangnan officialdom.
"Both of them have the surname Jin, and both have Korean coats with left collars. Is their family related to the Jin family?"
The tenth elder brother said.
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "They are not the same flag at all. They are covered by the Zhenghuang flag, and that one is covered by the Xianghuang flag. They have the same surname. But because of the emergence of a great scholar, the Batai flag was carried to the Xianglan flag.
Manchuria…”
The tenth elder brother listened and asked no more questions.
It’s better if you’re not a clan member, otherwise, people will pay attention to you.
Several members of the Jin family died, and the family was also punished and sent to the Xin family treasury. If there are relatives here, they must be on guard.
The eighth elder brother was standing next to the ninth elder brother. Seeing the two younger brothers talking enthusiastically, he didn't take it too seriously.
With his tenth brother around, he felt a little guilty.
I thought this would be the case for now, and we would talk about other things when we get back to Beijing, so as to avoid causing any disturbance and spreading to the imperial court.
Yaqib's letter also mentioned the construction of two princely residences.
The eighth prince breathed a sigh of relief, living next to each other, the future is long.
After a while, the ship stopped, and the princes, together with the retinue officials, surrounded Kangxi and landed.
On Shushu's boat, she was sitting in front of the window, looking at the welcoming scene.
Shi Fujin sat opposite her, which was also very novel.
When she saw the general scene on the shore clearly, she was stunned and gestured with her fingers, saying: "How many people are there? From that side to the other side, they are all full of people..."
Shu Shu estimated in her mind that it should start at 10,000.
However, there should be a number of officials and civilians to pick him up, and the most important ones are the Eight Banners stationed there to escort him.
This is the garrison of Hangzhou General, one of the fourteen garrison generals, which governs Zhejiang.
According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, the general is the highest officer of the garrisoned flag soldiers. If he is stationed in the same province as the governor, the general must take the lead in handling matters.
This is a genuine product.
The Crown Princess's father served as deputy commander of the Eight Banners in Hangzhou in his early years, and the whole family served as a garrison in Hangzhou.
The current Hangzhou general seems to have been appointed as a subordinate, and he came to Suzhou to pick him up.
After about half an hour, most of the people picking up the bus had dispersed.
Kangxi led the prince, royal family, civil and military ministers to leave the Hangzhou Canal Wharf first.
The ladies landed one after another and changed carriages.
Shi Fujin opened the curtains and looked outside.
There are armored guards stationed every few feet on both sides of the road.
Except for the convoy, there was no one else near the official road.
But far away from the official road, there are shadowy people looking here curiously.
Shifujin lowered the curtains and said with interest: "Sister-in-law Jiu, is there also a 'Wanbao Pavilion' in Hangzhou?"
Shu Shu actually asked once.
"Yes, it's also the same owner!"
Shu Shu said.
And speaking of it, a lot of goods from Suzhou pass through Hangzhou.
Hangzhou Zhizao Mansion was also responsible for paying tribute to foreign vassals.
Every time a foreign vassal came to pay tribute, a caravan would follow, and the goods would be sold in Hangzhou.
Shifujin immediately smiled and said, "Then let's go again?"
Shu Shu felt it was inappropriate. Kangxi had just scolded his third elder brother a few days ago just to buy something.
Even the third elder brother has been punished, so other officials who are closely related to "Wanbao Pavilion" cannot be left behind.
At this time, when they go to "Wanbao Pavilion", they will be a little conspicuous.
Looking at Shi Fujin's look, as if he didn't know about this, Shu Shu simply said, and then said: "It's the same thing as Suzhou. If you want to add anything, go back and ask Shi brother to write a list and send it over.
That’s fine.”
Shifujin immediately became honest, nodded and said, "I listen to Sister-in-law Jiu."
Who would have thought that buying something could go wrong?!
When they arrived at the palace in Taipingfang, Shu Shu and Shi Fujin looked at each other with joy.
I was in Suzhou Zhizao Mansion before. It was a government office and it was inconvenient to get in and out, especially for women.
There is always a feeling of being at home.
The palace is much better, there are no people waiting around, and it is easier to get in and out.
Led by officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they each took their maids and eunuchs down to the lower floors.
Separate small yard!
It is next to Xinggong Middle Road. There are three north rooms, two reverse rooms, and no wing rooms.
Compared with the courtyard in the north, the courtyard here is very mini.
Even so, Shu Shu was satisfied.
Even though Tenth Brother is not an outsider and Shifujin is familiar with him, there are many inconveniences in living in the same courtyard.
Today is March 22nd. Compared with the length of stay in Suzhou, we may have stayed here for five, six days, or more.
Someone had already cleaned the house and sprinkled water on the yard.
Shu Shu opened the window and looked outside through the screen.
There is an osmanthus tree in the yard, but it is not yet in flowering season.
In a short time, Xiaochun and the others had laid out the comfortable living area.
In addition to luggage bedding and curtains, there are also some daily tea sets, jewelry boxes and the like.
Seeing that several people were not standing still, he said comfortably: "That's almost enough. Let's take a rest."
Xiao Chun said: "Fu Jin, Xiao Yu repeatedly asked before leaving the palace, if Fujin buys materials here and buys more hangluo, then that cutting handkerchief will be just right and can be sold together in the rouge shop."
Shu Shu had just finished persuading Shi Fujin, and then he gave up the idea of going shopping and said, "Don't worry, just write down a list of the things you want to buy when you go back, and let the people from the weaving yamen do the shopping for you."
Otherwise, if you don't explain it clearly, you will be misunderstood as making money.
Xiao Chun put the matter aside and said: "It is said that Jiangnan is warmer than the capital. I think it's almost noon, but it's not cold in the morning and evening. The weather is similar to the weather in the capital in April."
Shu Shu said: "The main reason is that winter is warmer than in the north. In spring, it is not so obvious."
Xiaotang still remembered the Hangzhou cuisine that Shu Shu had talked about when he was in Huai'an, and said: "Fujin, where is the West Lake? I didn't see the West Lake on the road just now?"
Shu Shu said: "The West Lake is still to the west, about ten miles away from here."
Xiaotang said with regret: "Then you won't eat the 'West Lake Vinegar Fish'?"
Shu Shu said: "Don't worry, Lingyin Temple is right next to the West Lake. The Queen Mother will definitely go there. Then we will follow and find a restaurant nearby."
Speaking of Hangzhou cuisine, Shu Shu remembered the picnic at Baiwang Mountain during the Chinese New Year, and said: "The time we ate 'Beggar's Chicken' on the mountain, it was the way it was eaten here in Jiangnan. I wonder if it is available in Hangzhou now..."
Xiao Song, who was standing by, drooled when he heard this, and said: "If you don't have beggar's chicken, you can have roast chicken."
Shu Shu thought for a while and realized that the palace they were staying in seemed to be the Prince's Mansion in the Southern Song Dynasty.
The Weaving Yamen was established in the Ming Dynasty, and it was not until the 28th year of Kangxi's reign that the Weaving Yamen was moved away during Kangxi's second southern tour, and it became a palace.
Isn't that next to the Imperial Street of the Southern Song Dynasty?
It should be northwest of Taipingfang Palace, less than half a mile away.
That's a commercial street.
Although it is not as good as it was in the Southern Song Dynasty, as long as the shops are there, you can go shopping.
Nowadays, the area around the palace is heavily guarded, and the Imperial Street side should also be an important security area.
Shu Shu then told Xiao Chun: "Prepare some coins. I'll be back soon. Maybe we can take you out for a walk."
Xiaochun glanced at Xiaotang and Xiaosong, and then advised: "Didn't Fujin say that he would be in Hangzhou for a few days? Let's wait and see. After all, you are young and have several sisters-in-law..."
Shu Shu knew that this was a good thing, so she nodded and said: "Okay, let's take a good rest today and talk about other things later."
During the Holy Emperor's southern tour, in addition to inspecting river construction and appeasing the people, another aspect was to pay homage to relatives.
There are many ancient temples in Hangzhou, so there should be no shortage of group activities during the next trip.
At noon, Brother Jiu came back.
The palace kitchen also sent food boxes.
The couple sat facing each other and ate.
March in Yangchun is the time when mandarin fish is on the market.
There is a mandarin fish dish and a water shield soup.
When the dining table was removed and the tea was served, it happened to be West Lake Longjing tea.
Shu Shu looked at the clear tea soup and the tender green leaves and found it pleasing to the eye. A sip left a fragrance on her lips and teeth.
Seeing her joy, Brother Jiu said: "I came at the right time. The Mingqian tea has been roasted, and the Yuqian tea has also come out. I will help you buy some..."
At this point, he remembered his wife's behavior of buying red ginseng and said, "If you want to give it away, why don't you buy more?"
Shu Shu put down the tea cup, shook her head and said: "No, just a few pounds will be enough. I think the elders should drink more black tea."
Perhaps because of their meat-rich diet, people in Beijing prefer to drink black tea.
Several of Shu Shu's elders, whether they are from her mother's family or her husband's family, drink loose black tea or milk tea with tea cakes on weekdays.
Brother Jiu said: "Tomorrow, Khan Ama will go to Lingyin Temple to offer incense to the Queen Mother. Let's accompany you for a formality, and then don't come back yet. I will take you to a tea garden to have refreshments..."
Shu Shu became interested.
If she remembered correctly, there was a Longjing Tea Garden beside the West Lake.
After several days of sailing, he finally found the joy of the southern tour: "Taking a boat is much more comfortable than riding a horse. I am in a hurry. Otherwise, if you listen to the fourth brother's words and come down on the official ship of the Ministry of Revenue, you don't have to suffer this fate!"
Shu Shu didn't say anything.
After all, most of the others are for her.
Otherwise, if we come down calmly, the beginning of April will be here.
“It’s getting dark now, so I can go shopping for half a day!”
Ninth Prince planned happily.
Shu Shu nodded and said, "Then come back after dinner."
The couple was making a small plan when someone came from the imperial court, it was Wei Zhu, an acquaintance.
"Master Jiu, the emperor has summoned you!"
Brother Jiu was very surprised: "What's the matter? I just came back from the imperial palace half an hour ago?"
Wei Zhu smiled, but stopped talking.
Brother Jiu also knew the rules and didn't make things difficult for him.
Looking at his expression, you knew it was nothing serious.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to smile playfully.
Brother Jiu left with Wei Zhu.
Xiaosong sorted out a package, which contained Shu Shu's riding uniform and bow and arrow, and asked: "Fu Jin, do you want to take this out for practice?"
Shu Shu pointed to the size of the yard and said, "It's such a big place, and there's nowhere to hang the target."
The entire courtyard is two and a half feet from east to west, and less than one foot from north to south. This is why there are no east and west compartments.
Can't build a house.
Xiaosong took the package back.
Shu Shu felt her waist was sore, so she asked Xiao Song to help her rub it.
Xiaosong sat next to her and massaged her carefully.
Xiaochun glanced at Shushu, mentally calculated her little life, and decided to kowtow two more times when she goes to offer incense tomorrow.
After about half an hour, Brother Jiu came back, his mouth drooped and he looked in a bad mood.
Shu Shu also stopped laughing and waved her hands to send the girls down, then went up to them and said, "What's wrong?"
Did something go wrong again and was reprimanded?
Brother Jiu wiped a handful on his face, sat down on a chair, and said with frustration, "I think I'm going to have to scold you this time!"
"What's the reason? You were fine this morning?"
Shu Shu was so confused when she heard it.
Ninth Brother bared his teeth and said: "Khan Ama is going to inspect the flag camp. He just asked us to go there. He just asked everyone to pick up the cavalry and archery in the next two days, so as not to embarrass him then!"
Shu Shu frowned slightly and was a little nervous.
This is too unfriendly to Brother Jiu.
In particular, there are also high-ranking officials stationed at the Eight Banners and the Governor of Zhejiang.
This is a shame, being thrown thousands of miles away.
Brother Jiu was dissatisfied and said: "Khan Ama called everyone and gave an explanation, but she looked at me several times. This is just for me to listen to!"
snort!
Being underestimated!
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I want two in one, but I haven’t finished it yet.
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