In Santun Camp where Jizhou Town is located.
An official residence was once the manor of the local wealthy Zhao family in the city. The house alone had an area of three or four acres. It had been occupied by Liu Yu, but in fact Liu Yu had always been Prepare to keep it and give it to the rich and powerful who can bring him glory and wealth.
And Zhang Zhou happened to meet his gift-giving conditions.
At this time, the house was very lively, with a troupe singing and a large number of servants coming and going to bring food and supplies. On the surface, Zhang Zhou and Liu Yu were discussing things inside, but It's more like an exchange of interests.
Liu Yu’s guest exited early. At the door, he saw the guests who came in to give gifts.
"Mr. Mi, this is a gift for the adults. I heard that a big shot came here, and I also heard that it might be Cai Guogong himself. The master specially prepared a small gift, and I also included it. "Bring it here."
A young man with a philistine look stood in front of the guest and said with a smile.
The clerk surnamed Mi said coldly, "You dare to hear everything. Is this the place where you dare to ask for information? Or is it that the cleaning of the place last time was not enough? Do you want to be the next one?" "
The philistine man said with a smile, "They say you can't reach out to hit someone with a smiling face. Look, the gift has been delivered. Please pass it on."
As he said that, the man also said Hand a small cloth bag to the guest. Even if the guest doesn't open it, he can tell from the weight of the bag that there is inevitably twenty or thirty taels of silver in it.
Mu Bin said, "Liu Junmen is still discussing things with Zhang Shangshu. When the discussion is over, I will give you a chance."
"It's really Cai Guogong." The philistine man's eyes lit up.
It was just a little bit of gossip before, but now it is confirmed.
Obviously because the other party paid for it, the guest waved his hand and said, "Don't be an eyesore. I didn't see the hospitality being entertained here. Who else do you think is here besides Master Zhang Xian?" There are a lot of people who want to give gifts like this. Now I’m giving you a chance. Don’t cause trouble.”
“Yes, yes, yes. Just do whatever you want.” Tell me, I will find someone to arrange it for you."
As he spoke, the clerk named Mi waved his hand and asked this person to leave first.
There happened to be a group of maids, a dozen of them, each holding a plate filled with fruits and snacks, filing in.
A somewhat charming woman in her forties, with a figure like a willow swaying in the wind, appeared in front of the guest, smiled and saluted the guest.
The guest of honor said with a straight face, "The food and wine at this banquet have been removed for a long time. How can I bring these things over and give you a chance to show off? That's how you show up."
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The woman said, "This is not a temporary news, and it is not easy to prepare. After all, when the ice and snow are approaching, there are not many good things to send here in the north. If I send some simple gold and silver jewelry, On the contrary, it would be easier."
Mu Bin hummed, "If it is true.Do you still need to come forward to give those superficial things? It seems that your business in the coming year does not want to be favored by Mr. Liu. "
"No, no, please calm down. We are just preparing for this. We are just minding our own business."
"Send these in quickly"
The guest looked at the maid who came to deliver the fruit plate and frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied.
The woman then said, "I have already said hello to Miss Li. She will bring some regular tunes." Come here, they are all beauties who are well-known in the local music library, and they will arrive as soon as you speak. ”
“We are here in batches. It’s harder to find people than things.”
As a guest.
You should seize the opportunity when giving gifts. Since winter is coming soon and it is difficult to prepare fruits and other fruits, then how can it be said that it is difficult to find a woman with a singing background? Isn’t it possible that she will come and go as soon as she is called?
The woman sighed He said, "Girls always need to tidy up before coming back. You should also know that this is to welcome distinguished guests, how can you neglect the etiquette?"
"Go in, go in"
The guest of maid would not Patiently waved his hand.
The maid then walked inside, and the woman wanted to follow, but was stopped by the host.
"What are you going to do?" The host frowned and said, "You." You don’t even have a plate in your hand, so you go in and join in the fun. With your appearance, do you think you can get a seat at the table or something?”
The woman smiled bitterly and said, “Mr. Mi, you really know how to entertain the slave family, isn’t this the slave family? I also want to meet that big shot. You see, Sir Liu, people from all walks of life in this city are preparing for it. It’s not easy to come here. Let’s give it a chance to meet.”
The curtain man continued to sneer. , with a condescending attitude, he said, "I'm willing to let you join in the fun. I've already given you enough face. Don't be shameless and retreat."
"Calm down your anger."
Woman Of course she knew that Governor Liu's master was not easy to get rid of, and it was also because she didn't give him a generous gift that she received such a cold reception. If she could give him a few dozen taels of silver, she would be able to change her attitude.
But the problem is that it is not easy to get rid of such brats with dozens of taels of silver given their background and status.
On the contrary, it is better to do something other than money. After all, there is basically no cost for anything.
Then he came to give gifts.
The so-called gift is to entertain Zhang Zhou, except for the food and drinks at the banquet. , as well as various theater troupes and entertainment, even antiques, calligraphy and paintings, etc.
The curtainman named Mi came out to help coordinate all of this.
An accompanying laugh. The waiting clerk came over and said with a smile, "Mr. Mi, you are busy."
"I have something to do"
Of course, the court officials knew that now some people would go to the governor's office to give gifts. Because of the relationship, anyone who comes to talk to him may have received generous gifts from outsiders to work as a lobbyist.
The clerk smiled and said, "You see, Sir is really popular, so casual."In one word, he managed things so beautifully without even paying any money. In this way, Mr. Zhang will still remember all the favors to Mr. Liu, so it is said that Mr. Liu will still be an official. "
Mubin frowned and said, "What you said doesn't sound like a good thing. Are you trying to be sarcastic?"
"I don't dare, I just think that if I do this, Doesn't it seem too flamboyant? Everyone is aware of the commotion. I heard that Mr. Zhang is relatively clean in the court, and there are many officials in the city. If they participate in the book, "
"Do you think Liu Junmen didn't expect this? He's already said hello. They have income in their pockets, and they will do this kind of trouble-free thing. Anything in the DPRK concerns Zhang." No one will end well in the report of the minister, especially those involved in the impeachment. Do you think that the official will not be able to follow the wind?"
The little official slapped his forehead and said, "You can say that It's not that the villain is confused. None of this was expected. What kind of person is Mr. Zhang? He is the most capable minister before your Majesty. It’s just that everyone in the northwest is spreading his reputation."
"If you fart, hurry up and clean it up." The guest looked very impatient.
"It’s just that Mr. Liu is not the right one at the moment. You should take care of your reputation if you can't do it right."
"You are quite nosy. Whether Mr. Liu wants to be famous or not, what does it have to do with you? Do you still want to be a lackey, poking today's affairs to irrelevant people?"
"Don't dare. "
"If you don't dare, then go do something quickly and don't be an eyesore here. "
"Yes, yes. "
The deepest part of the courtyard.
A good show had just ended. Liu Yu excused himself to some official business and asked Zhang Zhou to stay temporarily. Then he would leave the house and return to the governor's Yamen.
When he came out, he was also very proud.
The court guest named Mi had been waiting there for a long time and followed Liu Yu out of the yard. Then he asked with a smile, "Sir, look. This arrangement is quite appropriate."
"Not bad. "Liu Yu sighed happily, "I think that Mr. Zhang, although he has only been in the government for a few years, has already become a very popular minister and has won the trust of your majesty and the prince. He will become indispensable in the government now and in the future. His ministers. He has worked hard before, and it's time to relax and enjoy himself. He can't do whatever he wants in the capital. If he comes to my place and I don't greet him well, then I'm not sensible. ”
The court guest smiled and said, “Sir, you are really resourceful. I heard that Zhang Shangshu is here, but he has never been so approachable. ”
Liu Yudao “It sounds like Mr. Zhang is serious and sanctimonious, but in the end it’s ahem. "
Perhaps Liu Yu also realized that his evaluation of Zhang Zhou was a bit unpleasant, so he quickly coughed twice to expose it.
"Sir, I don't know Zhang Shangshu. Will I stay in the city for a few days and leave tomorrow?" asked the court official.
"I didn't mention that. I just said that we have to wait for Wu Liangha's envoy to come. Where will we talk specifically? It's not clear yet,It is estimated that they are either in the city or not far to the north. The dispatch of troops is a matter for Anbianhou and Jingshanbo, and has little to do with Mr. Zhang. "
"But sir, if Zhang Shangshu has other things to do"
"Why are you so long-winded? He has something to do. As long as he says hello to me, I will just do it." Just arrange it for him. If I can't do it, don't you still have to do it? If we can't do it, will Mr. Zhang tell us? He deliberately makes things difficult for us."
The court guest quickly agreed.
p>However, I feel that this scene seems to have happened before.
The so-called official level crushes people to death. He shows off his power in front of the people below. This Governor Liu is in front of him. How domineering.
"Cai Guogong also ordered that everything should be kept low-key. "
"I'm afraid I won't be able to keep a low profile."
"We should try to wait for irrelevant people. If we haven't notified those who haven't been notified, there is no need to notify them. If there are any missing items, Go directly from the governor's office, no need for them to pay filial piety. The commotion today may have been a little louder. If someone really didn't understand what happened today, it would end badly. "
"Yes. ”
“Why hasn’t Miss Li, who sang the song for me before, come yet? I wanted to listen to a piece before leaving. Her voice is really good, but she may have drunk too much just to see Cai Guogong. If she doesn’t leave, Something bad might happen, so I have to retreat first. ”
“Then I’ll urge you here.” ”
“Go quickly”
It is naturally impossible for Zhang Zhou to drink too much.
It was just to show off in front of Liu Yu, so that he showed a little Looking like he was still drunk, Liu Yu said he wanted to go back to work. He obviously knew that if this man drank a few more drinks, he would probably go wild, and the relationship between Zhang Zhou and Liu Yu was obviously not that open-minded. At this time.
As a subordinate, Liu Yu is much older than Zhang Zhou. At this time, he has to leave the table quickly to ensure that he does not disturb the friendship between the guests and the host.
"Relieve the hangover. Tea. ”
Zhang Zhou just came out of the banquet hall just now and entered the flower hall next to him. Wang Mingshan, who was dressed in the imperial uniform of a thousand-household official, presented him with tea.
Zhang Zhou nodded. , smiled and said, "Do you think I will get drunk?"
Wang Mingshan glanced at Zhang Zhou, and her mind seemed to be empty again.
Wang Mingshan seemed to be thinking about this matter. It's not suitable for her.
She is more accustomed to listening to other people's orders. She does whatever Zhang Zhou asks her to do. This seems to be her life creed. Sun Shangqi's voice came, "My lord, Governor Liu has left the house and took a sedan chair to the governor's Yamen. There are quite a few of his people left behind." Now the house is surrounded by our people. ”
“Yeah. Zhang Zhou nodded, "Then let him have a good sleep tonight." ”
Sun Shangqi said, “There are also a few singers here, saying they are also governors.”Arranged by the Yamen. Plus a few musicians, all waiting outside. "
"Musician" Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "There is no need to come in." Just let the singers come in, I like to hear a cappella singing. "
"Yes. "
Sun Shangqi hurriedly went to make arrangements.
Wang Mingshan stood aside and looked around cautiously.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Mingshan, what do you think? , how is this place?"
Wang Mingshan looked around, shook her head slightly and said, "I feel bad. "
"What's wrong?" Zhang Zhou asked.
"I don't know. "Wang Mingshan answered very simply.
It's just that the impression in her heart is not good. As for what's bad, she can't describe it.
Zhang Zhou said, "This Liu Yu is just a looker. He'll get things done if he goes up there, but in fact, whether it's conquering cities and territories on the battlefield, or managing the country and the people in private, he doesn't have that ability, but he is still just a villain who is good at flattering. If I accept this kind of person, in a short period of time, it may make people think that there is an opportunity on my side, and they will all come to curry favor with me, making it easy for me to form a good relationship. "
"But after a long time, the upright people will stay away from me, and in the end only a group of villains who are good at flattering will be left in front of me. "
Wang Mingshan continued to look confused.
She didn't understand what this had to do with whether the house was good or not.
Zhang Zhou stood up and said, "This house is actually good. It's not bad, but it's just that the original owner took good care of it. It's a pity that they had bad luck and became a victim in the political struggle. Now this house is actually full of evil spirits, because this house is originally occupied by others, and I am not a good person. At best, I can only be regarded as the same person. "
Wang Mingshan asked, "Are you going to move out tonight?"
"No. Zhang Zhou said, "Things will be settled tomorrow morning. By coming here this time, I can build a reputation for myself." Maybe I was too low-key before, and instead of fighting with one person, I tried to make grudges with that person. Maybe I gave in too much, which made others think that I was a soft persimmon who didn’t like fighting with others. It was time for me to fight back. "Please remember to bookmark this chapter after finishing it. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft