Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 271 The County Government (1)

It was getting dark very early in mid-winter, when there was only twilight left, four riders floated out from Hongshan Town, they were Xu Qing and his party.Xu Qing originally wanted to go back to the mansion and let Yang Wen or Xun Xiaoer accompany him, so as to avoid unnecessary troubles from time to time.But Yang Wen said that the work in hand was too important, especially the new method proposed by Xu Qing, he had to think about it for a few days before he was free.Not to mention Xun Xiaoer, he had already rode back to Xuzhuang when Xu Qing had a meeting.He wanted to go back to see Uncle Xun, and it was thanks to Xu Qing's persuasion.

Well, Xu Qing can only go back to the mansion by himself.It's funny to say it out, but it's so cringe-worthy when you go back to your own home.But Yang Wen said that the servants of the mansion were still the same group as three years ago. Speaking of which, it was Xu Qing who watched and arranged them one by one.

The garden next to the East House, the fish pond in the West Garden, the gatekeeper, and the sweeper all met him back then.They must all remember Xu Qing's importance.

It's just that because Yang Wen was focused on optimizing the operation process, there was one more important thing that he didn't explain to Xu Qing.When Xu Qing walked halfway, Yang Wen suddenly remembered, and quickly called his confidants to inform Xu Qing.

Ordinarily, when Xu Qing walked halfway, it was already dark, but fortunately, the moon tore through the dark clouds at this time, and it was exposed obediently, and it was also very big.As soon as the moonlight shines, the white snow on the road is illuminated with a silvery light, and the branches in the snow are scattered, as if they were freehand brushwork by a great calligrapher or painter.

Xu Qing looked up, and remembered that today is sixteen, the moon is sixteen on the fifteenth day, no wonder the moon is so big today.In other words, isn't it that there are only a dozen days to celebrate the New Year?

With the help of the moonlight, it is easier to drive than in the evening. It seems that the road in Hongshan Town has also been repaired, and it is wide and flat.After a while, the sound of horseshoes was heard outside the gate of the mansion. The mansion was luxurious and majestic, as majestic as a mountain, and the five characters "Luonan County Bofu" written on the door plaque attracted countless people to look up to.

Logically speaking, at this dark hour, everyone should be asleep, and even if they didn't sleep, they would all hide in the house and warm themselves by the fire.But Xu Qing looked into the Xiyuan in a blink of an eye, but saw that the lights were brightly lit, and there seemed to be singing, dancing, drinking and feasting, as well as the sound of silk and bamboo.

Xu Qing wondered: Is there anyone else in the family?Who dares to have such a ostentatious banquet in my house.

Bo Mansion in Luonan County was remodeled by buying the old house of the previous landlord named Hu. It turned out that the landlord Hu’s family lived with several brothers and relatives, and it was like a small village after closing the door.Therefore, the area inside this house is quite large.There is a garden in the west, and there is a living pond in the garden, where lotus flowers are planted and carps are raised. It is a good place to take a walk in the cool and enjoy the scenery.

There is no fence on the side of Xiyuan, only a bunch of fences have been erected around the periphery. There is only a fence between Xiyuan and the mansion, and a small gate is opened.The west garden is in the mansion, just like the back garden.There is also an East Garden, which can be regarded as the front garden, and the East Garden is surrounded by walls.

The sound of silk and bamboo came from Xiyuan.Xu Qing's heart moved, his footsteps turned, and he led the horse to Xiyuan.

In the West Garden, there is a straight pavilion beside the living pond. In the straight pavilion, there are two women, one holding a pipa, and a piano in front of the other. In front of them, there are seven or eight men who look like scholars.Three piles of bonfires were placed around the pavilion, burning brightly, both for heating and lighting.

Xu Qing stood outside the fence, only to hear someone in the pavilion saying:
"Tonight, the moonlight reflects the snow, and the beautiful woman sings along. It should be a beautiful day and beautiful scenery. Come, everyone, let's make it clear."

"Oh, I have such a good life today, thanks to Uncle Xu County..."

"That's not right, the county uncle can go out, and I can't do anything."

"Well...it's a pity, I'm talented, but it's a pity that I'm not by the county uncle's side, it's a pity..."

When Xu Qing heard it, isn't this a sitting eater?Those who sit and eat are also called diners. During the Warring States period, a few princes recruited diners widely. No matter how talented you are, as long as you have a skill, you will be paid to support you in case of emergencies. This is the earliest talent reserve plan.Of course, there are also some people who don't have special skills, and those people are high-level cannon fodder.Xu Qing thought to himself, I have never ordered the concierge, how could someone come to seek refuge?
"Hey, I said gentlemen, what's the pity? The county uncle is away from home, and it's true that I can't wait for the service, but it just happens to make us so happy..."

"Hey hey, it's very, very..."

"By the way, what if the county uncle comes back? The county uncle never said that he would accept the door. We came here only to persuade Yang Wen."

"If you come back... hmph, what else can we do? I don't believe that we can use the trick of persuading Yang Wen again. The dignified county uncle can still push us away. He is not afraid of being ridiculed by scholars? Let me see. , he just smashed his teeth and swallowed it..."

"Yes, I wait for the scholars to take refuge in him because I think highly of him. If he pushes us out, will there be people who will take refuge in him in the future? Hmph, no... It's just that our happiness and freedom will be restricted."

"Okay, okay, the county uncle is still thousands of miles away, maybe he will come back that year..."

Xu Qing was outside the fence, which made him angry, if someone with real talent and insight came to join him, he would have been happy.It's just that the few people in front of me seem to be people who are trying to catch fame and fame, and they eat and drink by pretending that I am a scholar and I represent the talents of the world.If you don't serve him well, they will always go outside and talk nonsense, saying things like "Xu Qing loves money but not talents" and "disrespects intellectuals".Then stand on the moral high ground and describe Xu Qing as a snob.

If such bastards who eat and drink make Xu Qing angry, then what they say next makes Xu Qing unable to listen to it anymore.

"Hahaha, that's right, that's right, who cares, he's happy and happy now, and he'll worry about it in the future."

"Yo Yo Yo, are you starting to write poetry?"

"It's just, my dear friends, I think there's one more thing that's a pity..."

"What's the matter?"

"That boy Yang Wen let us live here, the food is delicious, and the monthly allowance is good, but he also guards against us..."

"How to say?"

"Look, this county magistrate's mansion has three gates, the main gate, the second gate, and the inner gate. Where do we live?"

"We live within the gate,"

"That's right, the house at the main gate is only for ordinary people, and the wing room inside the second gate is for distinguished guests. Food, drink, and money are all appearances, and they are just for others to see. This place to live Hiding the mystery is my true status in the county magistrate's mansion!"

"What a Yang Wen! There are men and women living within the second door, so I'm not even as good as a servant in his house!"

"Hey, gentlemen, don't be angry. I have observed in the past few days that the maidservants in the second door are just ordinary women who wash, cook, and sweep the floor, while those in the third door are given to the county uncle by others. Beautiful kabuki!"

(End of this chapter)