The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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Time flies, and suddenly it is late June, which is the hottest season of the year.

And Su Jin also completed all the formalities for going to the post, Chao Chao and others also received the military talisman from the Ministry of War and came back. Yan Biyun calculated carefully and took out 300 million yuan for Su Jin to take with him. And officials' salaries are settled on the spot, and there is no pursuit in other aspects.

Originally, the salaries of soldiers, horses and officials stationed in various places on Qinfeng Road were only 60 guan for a ten-year period. The reason why they brought 300 million guan was because transportation was difficult and unsafe. , then you will not be afraid of the long distance, and the arrears of the court's military salaries will not affect the morale of the soldiers.

The Third Division and the Privy Council were also accompanied by a large number of military supplies. Since Su Jin went to his post, he was escorted by five hundred horsemen, and with the addition of these supplies and the accompanying officers and soldiers and thousands of civilian husbands, the journey can be guaranteed. Completely safe.

Su Jin, the boss, was unwilling to go on the same road with these luggage, because since they were traveling together, they would inevitably be burdened, and the luggage was moving slowly.

But the situation forced me to do so. Besides, these weapons, food, grass and other materials are also related to the war situation in the Northwest. After I go to Weizhou to take office, I will inevitably deal with the Weapons Division and the Third Division in the future. It is better to establish a good relationship with them. .

The entourage of the family has been finalized. The dynasty Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu have been sealed as the heads of the Ma Jundu, so they naturally have to follow. Originally, Su Jin wanted one or two of them to guard at home, but now they are in vain; Among Yan Biyun's original guards were a few good ones, and Yan Biyun went back to her natal home and asked Yan Shu to be the head of the Su Zhai's guard, which made Su Jin feel relieved.

Among the female relatives, Yan Biyun absolutely couldn't follow her. Business matters came second. The main reason was that she had been pregnant for more than three months, and her belly was bulging like leavened flour on a cage. I can't even press it; my body is weak, let alone withstand the bumps all the way.

What's more, everyone talked about the discoloration in the northwest, saying that even the water to wash their faces was pumped from the deep underground well, and the sky was full of wild sand, and the wind was like a knife. It was so hot that it peeled off during the day, but it was cold at night. To the bone marrow; whether it is true or not, Su Jin can't take Yan Biyun there.

Xiao Sui'er is not afraid of anything, Su Jin intends to let her serve Yan Biyun at home, she is smart and clever, and can also run errands for Yan Biyun, but this little girl is unwilling, even if Su Jin threatens her, she will get tanned. The coal diggers are as black as black, and she wants to follow them desperately.

Originally, Yan Biyun wanted Su Jin to take Rou Niang or Huan Niang to serve her, but Su Jin rejected her proposal. The two sisters and Xiao Xian'er had better stay by Yan Biyun's side. The more the better, besides, Su Jin also doesn't want to take her women to that kind of place, and come back one by one spoiled like old women.

Everything was ready, one day at the end of June, one night before leaving, Su Zhai held a family banquet for Su Jin to practice; Mrs. Wang came out to sit for a while and then went back to her room to rest. Su Jin knew that Mrs. Wang was sad and wanted to leave home again. But she tried her best not to show it in front of everyone, and she might not know how to wipe away her tears when she returned to the room.

For the upcoming parting, everyone was a little helpless, and the atmosphere at the banquet was a little dull; Yan Biyun naturally knew that everyone was reluctant to leave Su Jin, so after a bit of relief, he asked Rou Niang and Huan Niang to sing a tune to brighten the atmosphere.

The two sisters, Rouniang and Huanniang, were not in the mood to sing at all. Su Jin didn't know when she would come back after leaving. She was used to him being by her side and relying on him for everything.

But the young lady spoke, and the two sisters couldn't refuse, so one played the piano and the other sang a song "Pipa Xing".

"If you can't get drunk, you will bid farewell. When you bid farewell, the river will be soaked in the moon. The businessman pays more attention to profit than bid farewell. The day before yesterday, I went to Fuliang to buy tea..."

Su Jin rolled her eyes, originally to enliven the atmosphere, this song is so sad, it makes life and death like parting, and there is also a hint of pointing and scolding, as if she is that money-smelling businessman who values ​​profit and despises parting. Teach people depressed.

Yan Biyun covered her mouth and laughed, as smart as she was, she naturally knew what the two sisters were thinking, so after the two sisters finished singing, she got up and poured wine for them; Talking and laughing casually like before, there is a difference in status, and there is a difference in honor and inferiority, not to mention that my sisters don't even have a status until now.

Yan Biyun smiled and said: "The two sisters sing very well. Since my husband is still at home tonight, I want to discuss something with the two sisters."

Rou Niang hurriedly laughed and said, "Sister Yan, why are you being so polite? If there is anything you can tell my sister to do."

Yan Biyun smiled lightly and said: "Well, I discussed with the old lady that day, and my husband was not present, but he will definitely not object to this matter. It is about the status of your sisters."

Rou Niang and Huan Niang blushed, Rou Niang stomped her feet and said, "What did sister say?"

Yan Biyun smiled and said, "Aren't you willing? If you don't want to, forget it. A twisted melon is not sweet. You don't have to tell people that our husband-in-law forced to marry a commoner girl, and that would be wronged."

Rou Niang and Huan Niang are not in agreement, Yan Biyun makes fun of her sisters, knowing that 120 are willing, but she just wants to use this to make fun of others.

"Stupid Mr., why don't you come out and say something at this time?" Yan Biyun pushed Su Jin, and Su Jin woke up like a dream, and hurriedly said: "Yes, this matter should have been done long ago. I will deal with it in detail. I don’t understand either, Sister Yan will help with it.”

Yan Biyun smiled and said: "Naturally, we should marry in a serious manner, and the scene will be lively. The two younger sisters are also from the family of officials, so we can't be careless. The slave family sees that they have written a marriage certificate first to determine their names. Waiting to choose a good day, When Xianggong comes back to Beijing to report on his work or if he has a family-visiting holiday, it happens to be done together."

Rou Niang and Huan Niang bowed down with tears in their eyes. After all, Yan Biyun is generous and open-minded. The old woman is so busy taking concubines for her husband. I am afraid that no one will believe this matter.

"Sister Yan, the sisters of the slave family have a request, and I hope the young master and sister Yan will agree." Huanniang said softly.

Su Jin said: "Just say what you have, it's all from my family, why is the atmosphere so awkward today."

Huanniang said: "My sister and I are naturally members of the Su family. In this life, we have nothing else to do but serve the old lady and the son-in-law Sister Yan; Sister Yan can think about my sister, and my sister is deeply impressed; After discussing it, I naturally ask for a title, but the marriage will have to wait until I find my father, maybe my father is still alive, the young master said that he will send someone to inquire, if he is really not alive, then that's fine; but if he is alive, My daughter is getting married, but my father is not present, it is really a pity for my sisters, and my father will be more sad."

Yan Biyun glanced at Su Jin, and Su Jin said: "It's reasonable, don't worry, after I went to Weizhou to settle down, I will send someone to Yizhou to inquire about the news, and I will definitely answer you. After all, this is my fault. I should have thought of you, but I was negligent.”

Rouniang and Huanniang were overjoyed. The two sisters knelt down and kowtowed to Su Jin and Yan Biyun. Su Jin hurriedly helped them up and blamed, "What are you doing? Our family doesn't have so many rules."

Yan Biyun smiled and said: "Okay, now the big stone in my heart has settled. I just made a lot of sarcasm when I pointed at Sang and scolded Huai. I don't know if someone heard it."

Su Jin smiled and said, "Why don't I know, I ask for compensation and sing a song again."

Rou Niang blushed and said, "What are you singing?"

Su Jin said: "Parting is not so miserable. People say that a little farewell is better than a new marriage, and parting is for a sweeter reunion."

Huanniang said: "The only way to do it is to sing "Magpie Bridge Fairy" by Master Gongzi."

Everyone clapped their hands and applauded, so the two sisters sat down again, one played the piano and the other sang loudly: "Slender clouds are clever, flying stars spread hatred, and silver men travel secretly... If the two loves last forever, how can they be in the same day and night."

Holding the wine glass, Su Jin looked back and forth over the exquisite bodies of the two sisters, and inadvertently met the affectionate eyes cast by the two sisters, and they immediately stuck together, entangled.

After Su Jin settled Yan Biyun that night, he boldly called Huanniang and Rouniang sisters together. When they parted, they were naturally extremely lingering and crazy. The two sisters were played to death by Su Jin in various tricks, and finally they were exhausted and begged to give up.

The high-spirited Su Jin touched Xiaoxian'er's bed again, and tossed the long-legged beauty for a long time. When the sky was about to dawn, Su Jin gave up; her waist and back were faintly sore, and she couldn't help but lament that being an ancient man was not only a blessing, but the consumption was real It's not too small. From now on, just for the sake of sex, you have to exercise more and take care of your body, otherwise you will really answer that vulgar saying called "look at the sky and shed tears".

After sleeping for less than an hour, Su Jin got up, finished washing and washing, went to Mrs. Wang's room to bid farewell, and left the mansion surrounded by everyone.

Chao Mahan and others led the [-]-horse army to prepare their things. The brigade left the west gate to meet with the officials of the third department escorting grain and supplies and the weapons department of the Ministry of War who were waiting outside the west gate.

More than a dozen good friends came to see him off, and there was Xia Song among them, which made Su Jin really put on a layer of defense.

Yan Shu pulled Su Jin and said, "Fan Shuai and Han Shuai in the northwest, as well as Master Wang Yan, the envoy of Jingyuan Road Jinglue appeasement and recruiting, I have already said hello in advance, so I will go to the northwest to listen to the teachings of the three adults, and act carefully. No serious problem, don't act recklessly, where is the frontier, Weizhou is the front line, you have to be extra careful."

Su Jin nodded and said yes, because the other officials said goodbye one by one, comforted Yan Biyun and Rou Niang who were crying like tears, turned around and wanted to get on the horse and start; suddenly Xia Song stepped forward and said to Su Jin: "Su Jin My lord, take a step to speak."

Su Jin followed Xia Song suspiciously to the side of the road and stood still. Xia Song stared at Su Jin for a while, then suddenly said softly: "Su Jin, I know Ling'er is in your hands, so don't argue, I know You will never admit it; I am not asking you to blame the teacher. In fact, the old man has no evidence, but Ling'er is my beloved daughter. The old man only asks you to treat her kindly. As for the matter between you and me, it should not Involving other people; in the officialdom, there are some things that have to be done, even if you and I are in trouble in the future, I still want you to treat her kindly, because she really treats you sincerely."

Su Jin can't say a word, who knows if this old fox is trying to set his own words, he just clasped his fists and said: "Deputy Xia, I remember this, I can't promise anything else, but for your love, I will Su Jin is also sincere, Deputy Ambassador Xia can rest assured."

Knowing that Su Jin would never admit it, Xia Song sighed and clasped his fists to wish Su Jin a smooth journey. Su Jin bowed his hands in return, turned and got on his horse, waved goodbye to everyone, and urged the horses to order the team to set off slowly.

(At the end of this volume, please read the next volume: Yangguan west out without acquaintance)