The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 89

While Xiao Qinzhi was chatting with Zhao Changli, the sky became darker again, the lights on the small boat on the inland river were already lit, and the evening wind was engulfed in water vapor, which gradually removed the dryness and heat in the air, and there was a burst of coolness for no reason.

On both sides of the embankment, there were more and more pedestrians who came out late, Xiao Qinzhi walked under the willow tree by the river, and meditated silently: "Magistrate Dai came here in a hurry, that is to say, he just received the news. Get in touch with Chief Official Zhao and County Magistrate Dai, and the two submit the recommendation documents directly to the Ministry of Officials, then the matter can be settled internally."

"Officer Zhao seems to have no problem. The only one left is County Magistrate Dai. Xiao and Dai are relatives by marriage. If it's not possible, Aunt Eight must come forward. In short, this County Magistrate of Wujin must be taken down."

It is said that a nephew looks like an uncle. Xiao Qinzhi had met the magistrate Dai a few times before, and he was a bit fat in his impression, but he saw a few people coming from a distance, and one of them was a dirty official ordered by Zhao Changli, so he wanted to come in the middle The fat one is magistrate Dai.

With a heavy heart, Xiao Qinzhi stepped up to meet him, bowed and said: "Boy Xiao Qinzhi, under the orders of the chief official Zhao, welcome County Magistrate Dai again."

They are all human beings, needless to say, County Magistrate Dai naturally understood that it was the arrangement of Zhao Changli, County Magistrate Dai took a look at Xiao Qinzhi, although he had heard of the leaders under his command for a long time, but being famous is not as good as meeting him, Seeing Xiao Qinzhi again after a few years, I couldn't help being surprised, what a handsome junior, in terms of appearance alone, he is really good.

"It's troublesome, please bring them some washing water." Dai County magistrate first said to the muddy official who led the way, the purpose was to drive away the crowd, only Xiao Qin was left at this time, and said: "After driving all the way, It's been hot all the way, if Qinzhi is not busy, he can cool off by the river with the old man."

As soon as Xiao Qin heard this, he knew that there was something to be done about it, and hurriedly walked towards the river, congratulating in a low voice: "Congratulations to County Magistrate Dai for his promotion."

County Magistrate Dai was surprised and delighted, thinking: "How would Xiao Qinzhi know about such things?" But he hissed: "Qinzhi can't talk nonsense, it's not certain, if it doesn't happen in the end, I'm afraid it will happen Make a joke."

Xiao Qinzhi pursed his lips and smiled, and complained in his heart: "It's all fucking fixed, what are you pretending to be?" He said: "The boy just chatted with Zhao Changli for a while, and this matter is probably the same."

Magistrate Dai frowned, without any doubt, he said joyfully, "Really?"

Xiao Qinzhi nodded with a smile, and said in a low voice: "Official Zhao mentioned my third uncle just now, and his words are very appreciative, but the county magistrate Dai still needs to approve."

County Magistrate Dai instantly understood that it was originally for this matter, but seeing that Xiao Qinzhi hadn't reached the crown, and his words were evasive, seeing this, Xiao Qinzhi said again: "My second uncle went to Jiankang and hasn't returned yet. Going home after finishing the book, I think my sixth uncle will arrive tomorrow, so he should discuss this matter."

Dai County Magistrate naturally knew about Xiao's return to the gentry at the end of the year, and when he said this, he smiled sincerely and said: "Wait for your sixth uncle."

Afterwards, the two went upstairs to have dinner with Zhao Changli.

After the meal, the three of them went to Dabie Field outside the city together. Xiao Qinzhi and Dai County Magistrate waited in the side room, Zhao Changli went to the main hall to watch, waiting for the opportunity to report Xiao Qinzhi and Dai County Magistrate's visit.

At the end of the Xu Dynasty, the banquet in the main hall came to an end. Xiao Qinzhi and Dai County Magistrate were connected by the fat old eight, so they didn't seem unfamiliar, and they kept chatting in a few words.

This also made County Magistrate Dai have a new understanding of Xiao Qinzhi, thinking: "This son is young, he can speak well, he is stable and decent, and he will become a great weapon in the future."

Suddenly, Xiao Qinzhi felt a chill, turned around and looked, at the door of the side room, there were several people standing vaguely, among them was a man in a green robe with wide sleeves, because of the darkness, he couldn't see his face clearly, only his sharp eyes ,Can not be ignored.

"That's Cheng Juncheng." County magistrate Dai reminded at the right time.

"So that's how it is." Xiao Qinzhi understood in his heart, it seems that Zhao Changli revealed his tone.

At the same time, Mangu took a letter from his family, took a fast boat, Xingchen hurried back to Wujin, set off at Youshi, and arrived at Xijindu at Choushi. The sixth uncle was woken up by the night watchman, saying that Mangu had returned alone.

The sixth uncle was terrified, thinking that Xiao Qinzhi had something serious, he got up in a hurry, until he saw Xiao Qinzhi's family letter, he finally settled down, and woke up the seventh, ninth and fifth uncles , Eighth Uncle, and Eighth Aunt, thinking about what to do next.

The night was chilly and the wind kept blowing. The lights of each house in the east building were turned on one by one. Waking up everyone in the middle of the night must be a big event.

The sixth uncle explained the things in the family letter one by one, and then made arrangements for the seventh uncle to collect the money and goods, and set off for Jinling by a big boat in the morning. Ninth Uncle guarded the house, while Sixth Uncle immediately left for Jinling to meet with Zhao Changli and Dai County Magistrate to finalize the matter as soon as possible.

A small county magistrate is not worth mentioning to the elite of the gentry, but to the Xiao family, it seems that he has mobilized all his strength to fight for it.

At si o'clock the next day, Xiao Qinzhi was at the ferry, and when the sixth uncle came, he handed over the matter, and the rest of the entertainment and gifts, the sixth uncle would handle it himself, and the sixth uncle knew Zhao Changli and Dai County magistrate, so Things basically went away.

Man Gu stayed up all night, and now he was sleeping soundly in the small boat, Xiao Qinzhi stood at the bow, bid farewell to Jinling, and continued to Wu Jun.

Before reaching Wuxi, the small boat left the Dantu waterway and went to Taihu Lake instead, avoiding the large fiber boats in the waterway, so it was delayed for a while, and it did not arrive in Wujun until noon on June [-]th.

Outside the Changmen Gate of Wujun City, at the foot of Huqiu Mountain, seven or eight miles northwest, and beside Yueya Lake, there are more than ten thatched cottages with thatched roofs that change every year. Turn on the cool, turn off the warm in winter, this is where Xu Zao's teaching lies.

The thatched cottage starts twice a year, divided into two seasons, avoiding the hottest dog days, from about mid-July to mid-August, Dr. Xu lectures twice a day, half an hour each time, and "Luosheng" in the morning Recite and Confucian classics, and talk about "metaphysics" and "Lao Zhuang" in the afternoon.

Dr. Xu's teaching is very free. He never imposes on students. He listens as he likes or doesn't listen. He is free to come and go, and there are no rigid requirements such as semester examinations. kind.

In addition, Dr. Xu only accepts the ceremony of confinement from the sons of noble families and those from superior families. He never accepts gifts from students from poor families. Instead, he will introduce them to the city to earn some living money, and sometimes even teach them alone at night. .

Xiao Qinzhi disembarked at the wharf in Wujun, rented a big green ox cart, carried his belongings, passed through the city, and headed for Huqiu Mountain. The driver knew that Xiao Qinzhi was going to the Xu family School study.

The students studying in Xu's Academy are all over the left of the river, with three Wu nearby, and those far away from Yongjia and Xin'an, and studying is a gradual process, and they have to stay for a long time, so the rich students will stay not far from the school, Rent a few rooms for a temporary stay.

But looking at Xiao Qin's small crown of hair, black satin clothes, pretty eyes, white face, white teeth, thin skin and tender flesh, holding a paper folding fan, walking and shaking, his posture is chic, and there are many things accompanying him. There is a young servant accompanying him, and one can tell at a glance that he is a son of a rich family and a master who is not short of money.

If the driver can make a deal of renting a house, he will often get a commission, so he said enthusiastically: "Xiao Langjun is going to study in Xu's Academy, right?"

Xiao Qinzhi said casually: "Exactly."

The driver said again: "I don't know where the little man is from? Is there a place to live around the school? The young man often goes back and forth between the pier and the school, and he is familiar with the school. If the young man has not rented a house, the little man It’s okay to introduce.”

Xiao Qinzhi said: "It's not very far away, but there is no need to rent a house. I have a good friend, so I can stay with him temporarily, so I don't need to worry about it."

Renting a house is definitely necessary, but not in this way. It is obvious that you will be cheated. At that time, with Xu Miao, a local snake leading the way, at least you can save a lot of money. Xiao Qinzhi is not that stupid.

When the driver heard this, he had to give up.

(End of this chapter)