Prime Minister

Chapter 180
Bianjing, Zhangfu.

Yang peeled off the rosary in her hand, her eyes were serious.

Zhang Yu, who was sitting on the side, listened to the reports of the old Duguan and the heads of various villages who came to Beijing from Suzhou to report the income of each farm, and a little joy flashed by.

After a while, these people finished their report and kowtowed to the two of them, and were led to dinner by the old governor.

Soon the old Duguan returned to the hall.

Zhang Yu asked: "It's all arranged."

The old man said: "It's all done, everything is according to the orders of the master and mistress."

Zhang Yu nodded.

Lao Du said: "Suzhou is really a land of fish and rice. I heard that the court is not peaceful these days, either natural disasters or civil unrest, but our Zhuangzi in Suzhou is the only one whose harvest is not only good, but also increased a little."

"This is really not asking for money, and I came to the door by myself."

Zhang Yu said with a stern face: "It's just for a while. Who knows if these Zhuangtou have done anything. I heard that some Zhuangzi in Suzhou have increased by [-]% this year. You can't keep an eye on them. Their account books I still need to pick a few powerful people and check them out for me page by page.”

"Yes, Lord Lang, the villain must have watched carefully."

After finishing speaking, the old man resigned and left.

After the other party left, Zhang Yu showed a happy look: "I think back to my wife's persuasion, we sold all the property in Pucheng and resettled in Suzhou. I have been an official in Suzhou and bought more and more, just now I have the wealth I have today. .In the final analysis, the lady has seen it well."

"I'll do the math. This year's Zhuangzi's harvest will be converted into money, and there will be as much as two to three thousand guan a year."

Yang said: "Since you have so much money, you can buy some good gifts and go to the trial court to walk around and do some work. You have been at home for some years, and you haven't arranged a good job yet."

Zhang Yudao: "Ma'am, the money must be able to get the law. My father was six years late for me to become a Jinshi. The family is all on my own. Later, I chose to be an official in Suzhou, and it was all because Mr. Xun was the prime minister of the court. face."

"Nowadays there is no Duke Xun, and the official circles say that a person can drink tea alone. If you have the cheek to ask, people may not sell your face. Those who are in high positions are not short of your money. Instead of this, it is better Take the money and build more farms."

Yang said: "You just said one sentence correctly. People in high positions really don't only see money in their eyes. For example, Wen Xianggong who left the center, and the rich Xianggong today, Han Xianggong, which one is not a gentleman. Compared with For those money, people value more people who can serve the court."

Zhang Yu said: "Don't talk about it, lady, I know how to take care of what should be taken care of, but it's not on me."

"This time, Seventh Brother went to Shanzhou to serve as an official, and I offered generous gifts to everyone from the transfer envoy to the next one. Would you like to have a look at the gift list?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Yang showed a little smile and said: "This is a success. I don't ask him to have a prosperous official career in the future, but I just want to be safe and secure, and to open branches and leaves for our Zhang family, so I can be regarded as worthy of my sister. .”

Having said that, Yang coughed a few times while holding his chest, and said with a pale face.

Zhang Yu laughed and said, "That's not necessarily the case."

"how?"

Zhang Yu said with a smile: "Ma'am, you don't know. A fortune teller once told me that Brother Seven is a talented prime minister. If he doesn't become an official, he will be fine. If he becomes an official, he will surely make my family famous in the future."

"Back when Duke Xun went back to his hometown to pay respects to his ancestors, his nephews and nephews from the family went to visit him. Among those people, he only had a crush on Seventh Brother, and told us that his character will be valuable in the future."

"Mr. Xie is the prime minister of the dynasty, so there is no difference in people. Now the seventh brother has responded to his words. Not only has he won the head armor, he is also No. 5. Those of the same discipline are also struggling in the selection process. He will be able to get the official in Beijing. Even for the staff of the library, I am afraid that there are several ministers vying to recommend him."

Yang Shi was happy when she heard the words, but worried at the same time: "I'm not saying Brother Seven is bad, but he's a little too willful..."

Zhang Yudao: "This is a woman's opinion. From ancient times to the present, there is no one who is maverick and heroic. Officials don't value him, and they won't name him No. 5. Recently, Wu Dacao He also shows his kindness to our family frequently."

"Which Wu Dacao?"

Zhang Yu said complacently: "Who else is Wu Dacao, he is the transfer envoy of Xijing today."

Yang said with a smile: "Wu Dacao's kindness to our family may not necessarily come to us."

Zhang Yu said with a smile: "I know it's because my wife walked around for me. Your Yang family and Wu family have in-laws. It's really difficult for you to come to ask for help for my official career."

"Our Yang family is married to your Zhang family, but we have a natural relationship with the Wu family. Last time I didn't take the initiative to come to the door, but they invited us to go."

"Oh, why is that?"

Yang said: "Do you know that the last time Wu Dacao returned to Beijing, he asked Brother Yue to meet him at the mansion?"

"Brother Yue? Is that the one who is in the Taixue?" Zhang Yu said, "Why does Wu Dacao want to praise him now?"

Yang looked at Zhang Yu and said, "I heard... Wu Dacao still has a concubine waiting in his boudoir."

Zhang Yu said: "This matter is absolutely impossible..."

Zhang Yu saw that Yang's face was unkind, and immediately changed his tone: "Aren't I worried? There is no such good thing in the world. Could there be some other reason? Think about it, no one in your elder sister's family has been an official for more than three generations. Brother Yue is an imperial student, Wu Dacao...how could Wu Dacao have such an idea?"

"Three of his four daughters married into the prime minister's family before, how could he choose a son from a poor family as his son-in-law now?"

Yang said: "I don't know about this either. But I thought in my heart that Wu Dacao seemed to have this intention."

Zhang Yudao: "This kind of high-ranking family must choose thousands of choices when discussing relatives. It's nothing for Brother Yue to meet."

"It seems that you don't want Brother Yue to have a good marriage, but you are also his cousin." Yang said sarcastically.

Zhang Yu's expression froze when he heard the words, and he turned around and said, "You're right, why don't I write to Wu Dacao and ask?"

Yang said: "No, I'd better meet Brother Yue in person and hear what he said? If he didn't mean it, wouldn't he offend Wu Dacao?"

Now it's Zhang Yu's turn to be dazed. Who would refuse such a good marriage?The more idiot this chapter is, the better?

"There is also Seventh Brother's gift list, I want to go through it, so there must be no omissions."

Zhang Yudao: "That's right, let's take care of everything for Seventh Brother. In a few days, the new magistrate of Shangzhou will take office and will pass by Bianjing. I will have a banquet at the mansion and invite him to come. Look, my lady." how?"

Yang nodded.

Yang's going out this day.

She sent someone to find out that Zhang Yue would go to the shop in Daxiangguo Temple every day, and it was said that although it was a small shop, it was said that there was an income of fifty or sixty per month.

When Yang found out about it, she was very relieved, but she also felt that Zhang Yue's life was really hard, and he had to continue to make a living to make up for it.

Every time Yang thought of this, he felt even more sorry for the two brothers.

Yang's carriage waited for a long time outside Taixue, and finally saw Zhang Yue.

But seeing that Zhang Yue was not going to Daxiangguo Temple, Yang couldn't help being surprised, Zhang Yue had other things to do today.

She ordered people to follow Zhang Yue, and after some twists and turns, she finally came to a folk alley in the east of the city.

Yang's heart trembled, what did Zhang Yue do in this remote alley?
Yang knows that Taixue students are very hard-working, except for the days of Shuowang, they must stay in Taixue, and they can only go out for two days a month.

But Zhang Yue didn't go anywhere, but why did he come to this remote alley?
Yang's first thought was that there was a famous Goulan House in Bianjing nearby, but the Goulan House was always lively at night, so it was impossible for Zhang Yue to come here early in the morning to have fun.

"Could it be that you are going to the brothel?" Yang's face was a little ugly.

Xu's mother, who had been with her for a long time, said quickly, "Mistress, don't be angry, it's common for scholars to visit brothels."

Yang said: "The brothels are no longer appropriate. What's more, there are very few brothels here. Most of them are low-level prostitutes. They don't know anything except bed skills."

Xu's mother laughed dryly: "Could it be that there is some other reason, Mistress, there is no reason why the brothel didn't open so early."

Yang thought about it and thought it was the same.

Immediately, the servants came to report: "Mistress, Mr. Sanlang has gone into a private house."

"What house?" Yang asked.

Seeing that the mistress was so angry, the people panicked, knelt on the ground and said: "The villain is not doing his job well, and he didn't see it clearly, but... only saw a few women's clothes outside!"

Yang patted the armrest of the car with one hand.

Mother Xu said, "Ma'am, don't get angry."

Yang wept and said: "I still think he... he has finally learned it. Although he doesn't follow his heart, he knows how hard it is at home and makes a living outside. Who knows... who knows that he has raised a housewife. No wonder the money is so recklessly spent. If the news of this ineffective child gets out, which good woman will be able to bear it in the future."

Mother Xu sighed.

No wonder Zhang Yue devoted himself to studying in Taixue, and even opened a shop outside.It turned out that it was to make money to support the outer room, how annoying this matter is.

"Mistress, don't get angry, let's go back and discuss the long-term. I think Brother Yue is still a sensible child, and he will teach him slowly in the future."

"No, I don't believe that he is such a useless child. I have to see it with my own eyes."

After speaking, Mrs. Yang got out of the car resolutely, and quickly persuaded her left and right: "Mother, you are not in good health, the doctor told you not to get angry."

Mrs. Yang refused to listen to the advice, so everyone had to follow him.

When Mrs. Yang arrived at the door, after thinking about it, she remained patient and asked the servants to knock on the door first.

Soon a middle-aged woman came out and opened the door.

Seeing a group of living beings standing outside, the other party couldn't help laughing and said: "I'm sorry, the house here has been sold, didn't you see that all the door posts were torn up?"

"What?" It was Yang's turn to be confused.

"Is it really here?" Yang asked.

The servant on the side said: "Reporting that the mistress is indeed here, it is absolutely true, and the villain dare not lie."

Seeing that the other party was about to close the door, Yang couldn't help looking in, but saw a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy in the courtyard, as if measuring something.

Yang immediately called out: "Sanlang?"

The other party looked over and walked to the door. After the two met each other, the other party was surprised: "Second aunt?"

(End of this chapter)