Zhang Zhong really wanted to make a poem with beautiful spring scenery, but when he looked at the peach blossoms reflected in the water, he felt a little sour in his nose, rubbed his eyes with his hands, and muttered:
"A cup of wine from a river of water, and a bright moon in the sky. My hometown is far away. I go out to compete with spring plum blossoms, and the branches shine at night with peach blossoms. Xiaoqiao looks at his father to return to the swallows, and strategizes between the water and the clouds. "
After Zhang Zhong finished reading this impromptu poem, he raised his sleeve and rubbed his eyes at the corner of his eye, then he poured himself some wine and drank it slowly there without saying a word.
Those other talents who came with him didn't know why Zhang Zhong wrote such a sad poem.
Only County Majesty Cheng could feel Zhang Zhong’s thoughts. Zhang Xiaobao, he arranged everything, asking for money and people, and people. From the moment he left home, Zhang Zhong didn’t suffer any grievances. .
These days, countless places have been arranged. Except for the imperial palace, there are no other places that cannot be entered. For example, this Qujiangchi, can ordinary people come? For example, the Furong Garden, should it be your own home
But Zhang Zhong was able to go in, and he also brought in some officials or students who were also rushing for the exam. It took so much effort. Except for Shangshu and Xiaohouye's care, just the dry fungus and dry white fungus. Large packages and large packages are delivered, all kinds of fresh vegetables are delivered as fast as possible along with the soil.
Throw in countless money and give out countless things, the two best restaurants, for this matter, many officials have issued a free card, as long as you eat here, you don't need to spend any money.
Aside from other things, the money flowing out of his own hands alone amounted to more than 26,000. Anyone who has something to do will give a big gift, as long as it is above the sixth rank, not one will fall.
I am only one side. There are also those shops, which add up to nearly 30. No matter what they sell, I don’t remember the others, but some officials’ mansions can be remembered clearly, as long as they see the people in those mansions. When you come out to buy things, you either pay for the capital or don't need the money.
Even those subordinates also gave benefits, and this resulted in countless intelligence, allowing Zhang Zhong to enjoy himself in Chang'an. Behind all of this, there is Zhang Xiaobao's figure, even if someone is pointing when he is doing it, but he is a child after all. , Isn’t it exhausting to be busy, and the person who spreads the message is not so good.
Children of other people's families may not be able to remember these things. Zhang Xiaobao must memorize them first, and then make arrangements. He has never heard of the expert handling anything personally.
Zhang Zhong thought more than County Majesty Cheng. Majesty Cheng just thought Zhang Xiaobao was a little tired, but Father Zhang understood that his good son should not only manage financial matters, but also find ways to exchange some benefits with others. And taking care of the house, Xiaobao has been reluctant to let Qiao'er work too hard.
The letter I wrote never mentions any difficulties at home, but the more it goes like this, the more it shows that there is a lot of trouble there. People who rush to the exam from Huayuan County will also write letters to the home.
You should ask yourself, otherwise you still don't know what's the problem at home.
"Good poems. Brother Yongcheng can also improvise such good poems. As expected, he is a well-known talent in the surrounding prefectures. For this exam, Brother Yongcheng is a winner."
The person next to him was the first to applaud, and the others joined in. Only Zhang Zhong knew that this thing he wrote was far short of it, but isn't that the thing about reputation
Hearing the applause of others, Zhang Zhong brought the wine to someone and said, "Brother Qi Yun, I don't know if you can write a letter from your home. What do you say in the letter? There is no letter from my home."
This person is called Guan Feng and Guan Qiyun. He is from Huayuan County. He is a small and rich family member. He received a letter yesterday. Zhang Zhong knew about this, so he came to inquire.
Many people don't know Zhang Zhong's identity, only that he is talented and lives in Sanshui County.
When Guan Feng heard Zhang Zhong’s question, he immediately thought of what was going on at home, and said to Zhang Zhong, “Brother Yongcheng is polite. Actually, there’s really nothing big in my house, but if you don’t, that’s not all. There are some minor things. There is a Zhangjiazhuang in Sanshui County. Brother Yongcheng also has a surname. I wonder if it has something to do with that Zhang family.
Let’s not mention this. It turns out that there are two great Zhuangzi in the county, namely the Han family and the Yuan family. The one who offended the master, the man was taken away, and their family sold the Zhuangzi. Guess who they sold it to. Up? It was sold to Zhangjiazhuang. Zhangjiazhuang was really rich and rich, and he immediately took out 50,000 guan.
The Zhang family now is more powerful than before, but there are really people who are not afraid of their family. It was the Chen family who was next to the Yuan family. The head of his family was a clother.
Just as Zhang Jia took Zhuangzi over and was in time for spring plowing, the Chen family cut off the water. The river was taken from the Chen family. Not only was the water cut off, but also the road that followed the past was cut off. It was planted with thorns. I heard that many people have suffered in the Zhang family, and the Chen family still dare to do this, so courageous. "
"What? Cut off the water? How can spring plowing work on Zhuangzi?" Zhang Zhong asked nervously when he heard the heartbeat here. He immediately thought of the consequences of this matter. Without water, the land cannot be cultivated, Xiaobao and Qiao. What can I do? It must be sad, where can I get the water
Guan Feng paused on purpose, took a sip of the wine, took a quick shot of garlic cucumber, and looked at the eager eyes of the people around him. Then he said:
"I heard that the housekeeper of the Zhang family went to look for it, and I searched it twice in a row. The result was that the Chen family had trouble for both times. It must have been useless. The Chen family also satirized the Zhang family, saying that they did not dare to have anything to do with them. Relationship, and guess what?"
"How's it going?" Several people around who like to listen to this kind of thing asked in unison.
Zhang Zhong didn't ask, his fists were already clenched, thinking that when he was admitted this time, he must let the Chen family know how good he was. He definitely couldn't be merciless when he bullied Qiao'er and Xiaobao while the Patriarch was not at home.
"Then let those who want to watch the excitement once again see how great the Zhang family is. The Chen family cut off the water on their side, and the Zhang family diverted the most critical river, and planted them in the Chen family. The next morning of the thorns, it was set up in just one night.
Now the Chen family is stupid. They went to beg the housekeeper of the Zhang family again. They are really unhappy. Oh, you may not know what's going on with the river over there. I'll tell you a lot about that river..."
Guan Feng spoke excitedly, as if he were from the Zhang family, and introduced the terrain over there to others who were unclear about the situation.
Zhang Zhong doesn’t need to listen to this introduction. Can he not know where his home is? He was angry and worried just now, but now he is smiling. He knows that his son Xiaobao must have done this. The method, except for Xiaobao, could not find a second person.
Thinking of the Chen family's face when there was no water, Zhang Zhong couldn't help but laugh. County Majesty Cheng approached him and said to Zhang Zhong, "Brother Yongcheng, don't worry about home. Your family is still afraid of this. This kind of thing? It's just a Chen family's Zhuangzi, it's too simple to clean them up."
"Well, what the county magistrate Cheng said is that Zhuangzi's side is pretty safe. I don't know if county magistrate Cheng has received a letter from Sanshui County? I came here the day before yesterday. I didn’t say anything, just said Huakai. Now, the dealers work happily."
Zhang Zhong now doesn't expect any letter from his home that he needs to ponder. If he wants to know, he can only ask others.
The county magistrate Cheng hesitated and said, "This is true, there is indeed a letter. Brother Yongcheng wants to know, I will tell you to listen to you, but you must not miss the business, otherwise, I will not be here. It's done."
"Let's talk, see what's going on." Zhang Zhong is not so worried now, but feels sorry for his son. The stall of Zhang's family is so big that his son and daughter-in-law have to be busy managing people, and they have to settle accounts at the same time. Study, there are one or two to make trouble, from morning to night, it is still a child.
When the county magistrate Cheng was about to say something, he shuddered, took a deep breath, and said to Zhang Zhong: "I can tell you, but you can’t be too excited. Your family is determined to give Sanshui this time. The county magistrate has arranged people, and they gave Zhang Mingsheng and Zhao Xiang the benefits of the new plow, the expansion of the river, the construction of workshops... these things."
The county magistrate Cheng talked about those things one by one, and he was drinking while talking about it, fearing that he could not control his trembling.
Zhang Zhong was also stunned. He didn't expect Xiaobao to do so many things after leaving home for such a long time, but he had unclear thoughts in his heart and asked, "What are they going to do?"
"Yes, Zhang Mingsheng and Zhao Xiang also thought of this, what exactly the Zhang family is going to do, the result is... Your family not only wants to put two people in the upper position, but also wants Sanshui County to change from Zhong County to Shang County. I’ve already reported a major event, and it won’t take long for Sanshui County to be a Shang County.”
As long as county magistrate Cheng thought about this, he couldn't control himself, holding his chopsticks tightly.
Zhang Zhong also became excited. He didn't expect his son to be so capable. He couldn't tell what his mood was. Zhangjiazhuang is now famous and the world is so big, which Zhuangzi can push a county up? My own Zhangjiazhuang can do it, my precious son has this ability.
Maybe he was used to his son's greatness, Zhang Zhong didn't shiver, he just smiled there, thinking about the situation of his Zhuangzi in a Shangxian county in the future, he didn't know that he could no longer return to Sanshui County to be an official.
County Order Cheng had not personally experienced that incident, and his mood was different. After a while, he would be better. He looked at Zhang Zhong and laughed there and said, "Brother Yongcheng, don't you worry about it? There is nothing wrong with Zhuangzi. Take the exam with peace of mind."