Taipingchun

Everyone understands that when a person calls another person by name, it is tantamount to forming an endless hatred.

It is useless to continue to say anything at this time.

Wang Chen calmed down, pointed at him and said, "Don't regret it."

When he appeared, the man who was called Mr. Li raised his hand, turned his head and said with a smile, "The smell is unbearable."

"Wow."

After throwing back his sleeves, Wang Chen turned around and left, and the voices of discussion that entered his ears did not affect him at all.

……

Not to mention how Wang Zhen would fight back in the face of such a provocation, but Xu Xiu on the other side was twisting an invitation card up and down at this time, looking very puzzled, and said to Zhang Cong: "Zou Wang, what do you want me to do?"

Zhang Cong said: "It must be to let the boss provide some convenience, are you going?"

After thinking about it a few times, she came up with an idea, Xu Xiu said: "He is different from those in this county, the first one in Yangzhou, it's scary."

Tapping the gold leaf on the invitation card with her fingernails, Xu Xiu said, "You said to take off the gold leaf and take the bare invitation card, will you let me in?"

The thread made of gold foil is very thin, Zhang Cong said awkwardly: "It's not worth a little silver."

"A small amount makes a lot." Xu Xiu pulled off the gold thread on his own, and said: "It's not good to let my friends help me all the time, it's not a long-term solution."

"But if you pick gold thread like this, you may not be able to make a fortune."

"..." Xu Xiu looked at the bit of gold thread that was accidentally blown away with great regret, and said, "Could it be difficult for a penny?"

"It looks like this at the moment." Xu Yang probed in and said, "There are especially many Empress Bai Fei."

"... How much money can I eat?" Xu Xiu said with her fingers: "The spring plowing has just finished, and the river canal will be surveyed before the Dragon Boat Festival. After that, almost all the things I saved in the Hanlin Academy can be cashed in for me, which is not enough to eat. ?”

Xu Yang said: "It's enough to eat, so it doesn't look like any meat."

Bai Fei followed Xu Yang and said curiously: "The salary is not high, but brother, you are a seventh-rank official, how can you be so short-lived? The imperial court will not let officials go hungry, right?"

There is no need for Xu Xiu to answer this question, Xu Yang turned his head and said to him like a treasure: "One moon and one stone, a few pieces of silver, less than three taels, thirty guan banknotes, the three gentlemen all need to spend money , the precious banknotes have to be paid to the scribes and yamen servants of the houses. They don’t go to the court to spend, and the young master has rejected their methods of making money. Now they have to pay for it themselves. It’s not easy to let them drink the northwest wind. Rice noodles and silk cloth can be exchanged for some meat, but you can’t save any money, that is, you won’t be hungry.”

Xu Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Finally, the young master doesn't have those welcome and send-off things, so I can live this day, otherwise I have to go to the south gate to borrow money. Those guys are eager for the official to borrow money."

Glancing at Xu Yang, Xu Xiu secretly cursed: Learn from Hai Ruijun!

Zhang Cong quietly turned his head and looked aside. Everyone knows that his family is rich, and he said at first that he would not bother Xu Xiu to spend money. Embarrassed.

Xu Xiu didn't go to see him either. It would cost money to find this useful gentleman. She patted the invitation card annoyed and said, "Don't talk about these things. I'd like to see what this cross-river dragon is doing." idea."

Pointing to the two little guys at the door, Xu Xiu said: "You two go with me, bring some lunch boxes, and you must pack some back."

"This...isn't that pretty?" Zhang Cong turned around after hearing the words: "How can you tell me that you are also the magistrate of Shang County in Jiangning, what do others think?"

Xu Xiu rolled her eyes and said, "It's better to see it, and it would be nice to spread the word for the county."

At this point, Zhang Cong didn't say anything more, chewed the tea leaves and said to himself: Why did I think of Wang Anshi?

Seeing Xu Yang fetching the greeting card, Xu Xiu said: "The first time I wrote this thing in a serious manner, I went to see Yang Tinghe Gong, and I didn't write the greeting card."

The large characters written one stroke after another, but only one signature, took up one page. When it was finished, there were no more than a dozen pages of booklets left. I have to say that this kind of greeting card with strict regulations is really a waste of paper. Zhibang, piled up with money.

Picking up the greeting card and putting away the invitation card, Xu Xiu frowned and said, "It's a pity that Mr. Fu is not here. You are not good at this kind of human relationship, and I am not very good at it. When the explosion happens, no one will stop me."

"It's enough for the host to be a spectator. Presumably, merchants are the mainstream of such wealthy people's banquets. No matter what the purpose of the host is, talk less... eat more food."

Xu Xiu praised: "Well said."

"But you can't lose the prestige of a county's parents."

"Ok."

That night.

The Zou family’s mansion located on South Street looks very grand, with sedan chairs and horses constantly in front of the door, and red lanterns hanging high. Seeing the respectful and humble people bowing and handing over the greeting cards, Xu Xiu whispered to Xu Yang: "The rich Wang Bada The third generation, even the servants of the little concierge, are all so embarrassing."

"It's just like that in front of Gelaomen in Beijing."

Look left, look right, without the lazy dragon, the lazy tiger doesn't know where to go, and there is no suitable striker, Xu Xiu doesn't look like Xu Yang is an imposing man, so he can only carry the lantern by himself. Shouted: "Jiangning County is here."

Xu Yang sent a greeting card.

They were ushered into the gatehouse to sit for a while, and after a while, that Zou Wang came out and bowed himself: "Xiaomin Zou Wang has seen the Lord of Jiangning County, you always come here, like a luxuriant weed, please, please, please come inside. "

Seeing his politeness, Xu Xiu also put on a smile and said politely: "Why are you old? Country gentleman Zou is young and promising, please."

The courtyard is not small, but the walk is not slow, but after a short time, he entered the south courtyard, and all the guests and friends got up when they saw Jiangning County coming.

Xu Xiu's almond-shaped eyes lightly closed, listening to everyone's self-introduction and greetings, he took a quick look at everyone, there were many strangers, but there were also quite a few familiar faces, and Wang Yan, who had been beaten ten boards, was also there, seeing her But he looked worried.

Regardless of your identity, no matter how much you disdain this kind of low-ranking officials, Jiangning County is now well-known, so you have to press the evaluation of the wet boy, the boy, and be polite.

"Please, please."

When everyone was seated, Zou Wang got up.

Hearing him say: "It's up to you all to honor me today, and to come to my humble house. I'm a junior. All of you sitting here are none of the seniors in Jiangning County. Mr. Xu is also a parent official. I don't have the turn to speak for you. As the host, I have to Sitting in this position, let the boy punish himself with a cup, please forgive me."

The elder looks like a man, gentle and gentle, and his tone is also humble, although with the family background of the first family in Yangzhou, it is impossible for people in Jiangning County not to come, even if they have no ideas, they shouldn't, so it is more comfortable , As for those who have no thoughts in their hearts, they don't know what the inside story is.

There was a smile on the corner of Xu Xiu's mouth, his eyes were lightly closed, and his eyes only stayed about five steps in front of him, like a Bodhisattva in meditation. As for whether he listened or not, no one knew whether he understood the meaning or not.

Seeing that he didn't speak, someone said it.

"Nephew Zou Xian is too polite. The Zou family is hosting a banquet. How can I not come?"

The person who spoke had a kind face, and he seemed to be quite young. As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xiu picked up the teacup, sipped it lightly and said, "Good tea, may I ask Squire Zou, what kind of tea is this?"

"Haha."

The one who laughed was Wang Yu.

This old man was outspoken, he was very upset by the depth of the city full of people, Xu Xiu's lack of face made him feel at ease, even the anger he received earlier was much better, at this moment he looked at the old man with a relieved face .

Xu Xiu's meaning is very clear, I decide whether to speak or not, and I have no control over the master, but after he finished speaking, I said, anyone who wants to speak in front of me will hit me in the face, this small banquet, but It is a small matter of eating a meal, but it has many connotations.

Zou Wang stroked the tablecloth lightly with his fingers, and said, "Tea is only good if it fits into the mouth of adults."

"Very good." Xu Xiu nodded.He smiled politely at the person who said he was in front of him, but that person was not affected by anything and just nodded in return.

As soon as the banquet started, delicacies were served one after another, but only a small taste and a low-key wine tasting.The delicacy is good, the wine is also beautiful, and the singer who added to the fun is also praised, but the high concentration of spirit, and the appearance of calm and calm, are very strange, and everyone present seems to be in such a state.

Seeing the second round of delicacies being replaced, someone said: "I don't know what the new voice of that actor just now is."

Another person said: "Isn't Mr. Xu an expert in Xinsheng? Why don't you please let everyone experience the wonderful sound of everyone in Xinsheng?"

Zou Wang said displeasedly: "My lord, the parents of the county, how can we act like an opera singer for us, it's a must."

"Hey, that's right. After all, Xinsheng is not just an actor. It's just that I said something wrong. Please forgive me."

The comer was not kind, but at this moment, Xu Xiu felt a little more relaxed, as long as she made a move, there would be a countermeasure, but the anger in her heart was very unbearable, what is an actor playing, let it go!

Xu Xiu echoed their laughter, but the words she uttered were not polite, and said: "Forgive or not, it doesn't matter. The main thing is that I don't have the qualifications. I don't mind singing a few words in this county, but I don't know if you have any." If you don’t have the qualifications to listen, it’s better to talk about it.”

As soon as these words were said, many people's faces immediately became stiff, what is qualifications.

The master Li who made Wang Yan angry said: "What do you mean, my lord?"

"Who is this?"

"Simon Li Wang, make some cloth for a living."

"Oh, I don't know if there is fame?"

"Nothing."

"Then you are not qualified."

Seeing that he was displeased, Xu Xiu was even more displeased. After a meal, when he came up for a meal, he didn’t know what to say and didn’t know what he wanted to say, so he rushed to talk. Is this allowed? Then he used words to run on him. Zou Wang can play well. , there is no need to save face, if you don't give me face, I won't give you face.

There is no need to be hypocritical anymore, and said: "We literati play games, respect you politely, call you Li Squire, and call you Li Laocai, a merchant who is soaked in the smell of copper and exudes the smell of rotten dross, what qualifications do you have to discuss with this county?" Qu. What is Qu and what is Xinsheng?

"you you."

"What are you? If you want to listen to an opera, find a few troupes to perform for you. Can a vulgar person like you understand the games of our literati?"

Xu Xiu put away her anger, looked at Zou Wang calmly, and said, "Squire Zou, what do you mean? This county doesn't like playing tricks, and it's really not the county's interest to play all kinds of tricks just after entering the door. All the people sitting here are wealthy masters. If you really want to say that you don’t have this kind of insight to dare to provoke this official. Although my official position is small, the power is real. I believe they are not so stupid. I don’t believe it. Rich Li also did it I understand, just tell me, what do you want to play?"

It stands to reason that saying goodbye at this time is the best. You have to ask Xu Yang whether you support him or not. He is his master now, how can he not support his master?But they are not happy sitting here, what do you ask him to do?At that time, go outside to publicize, saying that Jiangning County has a higher heart than the sky, and will not tolerate disrespect from others, and then criticize him?childish!

Xu Xiu didn't want to let them secretly think about how to deal with her, so she simply picked up the conversation, no matter how openly she played, it was better than the cold knife flowing in the dark, Jiangning County felt uneasy if the two were lazy.

"Haha." Wang Chen said with pride on his face, "Master Xu, they are just hypocritical, and they have become accustomed to playing tricks. They dare to play on you without knowing the heights of the world, and they are tired of playing crooked."

Xu Xiu nodded with him and said, "How is Wang Xiangxian?"

"Okay, very good. Better than this Old Ghost Li."

Surprised, it was Zou Wang's expression, and he said: "My lord, what do you mean by this? It's just an ordinary banquet. I'm new here and I'm not familiar with the place, so I naturally want to contact you. In the business field, it's just a word of human affection. As for you guys The meaning of the seniors, the subordinates simply cannot know everything."

"What a favor, what a good one who can't know everything. The Zou family's convoy that connects the east and west gates crosses Jiangning end to end. Your business is so big. These ordinary rich families in Jiangning County must not even be able to compare with you. The dragon crosses the river, but it didn't come to the banquet until today. Guess whether the county believes it or not. The county doesn't know about the merchants, but they can save a huge business and accumulate tens of thousands of wealth by relying on favors? The county doesn't believe it of."

It is not appropriate, and it is Wang Yu who is talking about it. He said: "Check the weather and the weather, check the subtleties of the utensils, and know the market price. Xiaohu, but he never puts favors first."

These words are exquisite, and Xu Xiu couldn't help savoring them a few times. Naturally, she was more upset than appreciative when she received other people's gazes.

Li Wangdao: "Things that cannot be protected by themselves."

Wang Chen replied: "Fat head pig ears meat."

The two of them were arguing lively, and Xu Xiu couldn't figure out what kind of enmity they had.

Zou Wang said: "My lord, whether you believe it or not, I have no malicious intentions, the heavens can learn from it."

"As the saying goes, merchants make a fortune, and then righteousness is used to make profits, but this county doesn't think these four words are suitable for the Zou family. Let me go."

Xu Xiu didn't talk to him too much. The good show here must have just begun. After a few days of being ordinary, there will be some disturbances in the end.

Xu Xiu thought: Come on, come on, you are not new here.

Concealing the anger in his heart, Zou Wang calmly said, "Please."

No one is in the court, even the family in the interior of Yangzhou Prefecture is a fortress on duckweed, without a foundation.

After leaving Zou's house, Xu Xiu took a breath, and heard Bai Fei behind him say, "I haven't packed yet."

Xu Xiu, who didn't like to put on airs in front of her own people more and more, said angrily: "Pack a ghost, I have great righteousness, and it fills my belly!"

"Are you going to fart?"

"Get out, go home."