Through the exchange of interests, Zhang Zhong's appointment is even settled.
Zhang Xiaobao is very satisfied with this approach. He will feel at ease with the things he has paid for. The two things, sledges and snowboards, are still very cost-effective to buy the power to freely choose local officials.
This is not a simple local official, it represents a kind of strength. Just ask how many people in Datang can select officials by themselves
In addition to this matter, there is also something that Lu Yanzuo, who has been careful to make trouble for Zhang Zhong, came out.
Ever since he was cleaned up by Zhang Zhong in Huayuan County, he has not given up his tricks. The last time he got Zhang Zhong to Luzhou, he found out later that he had been fooled and he was going to the Lingnan land. Yes, without "helping" himself, Zhang Zhong would have to pay more for the past.
Zhang Xiaobao can understand Lu Yanzuo's thoughts, this man, it's not that he is bad, it's really bad, how good he was to impeach him when his father was in Luzhou.
I just want to see my father deflated, so that he will feel better.
To talk about skills, Zhang Xiaobao had to admit that Lu Yanzuo is indeed unusual. You said that you are a minister of the Ministry of Engineering, and not from the Ministry of Li. How can you tell the court to give the Zhang family a "reward" for the layout of streets and other things in the capital during the New Year's Eve. Woolen cloth
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan really didn’t know what to say after hearing the news. There are still eleven days before the fifteenth. Now it’s in Sanshui County. It took four days in the past. It’s still a kind of fast horse, and the time is a little bit. Too tight.
"Xiaobao, Cuckoo, you have to take money if you want to take money, spend money to eliminate disasters, it can be regarded as the test of the court to your family, Lu Shilang is still good, if someone sends the will a few days later, then There is no more time."
The old man Bi persuaded Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan in the pavilion who had just learned the news. He knew it was difficult, but he was very supportive of Lu Yanzuo in his heart. He wanted to see how great the Zhang family's skills were and whether he really got there. Kind of reversible situation.
Eleven days, only eleven days, is an impossible task for anyone, but it may be different if it is placed on the Zhang family. The Zhang family is really too confusing. .
The old man Zhang thought the same way. He knew that the Zhang family started to do things eight years ago, none of them can be guessed by ordinary people, but they were all done, even when facing disasters in Luzhou. Did not give up.
When the two masters of the Zhang family encountered difficulties, they seemed to have become mountains and seas. They were so steady and profound that they couldn't see any flaws. For eleven days, it was just a try.
"Xiaobao, what should I do? Eleven days, it's too short, isn't this a pitfall?" Wang Juan also fell into a mental stalemate.
Zhang Xiaobao looked at the mist that was supposed to be made with a charcoal basin on the lake between the water and clouds, stood up and pulled Wang Juan back, and at the same time turned his head and said to Old Man Bi: "Grandpa Bi, if you can see Shilang Lu, tell him The Zhang family thanked him for giving us such an opportunity, thank you."
"Does the Zhang family still have a killer skill?" The old man Zhang, who followed Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, said that he didn't believe anything. Faced with such a situation, the Zhang family could give people a high-level look.
Old Man Bi was also not sure. He really couldn't detect the bottom line of Zhang Family. For example, the two things that the officials exchanged this time were designed by Zhang Family first. He didn't even lack the back hand, so he looked down on no one. Can't underestimate the Zhang family.
"Uh... It is said that the two members of the Zhang family are strategizing and can see through the first opportunity. Maybe this time, right?"
Old Man Bi said uncertainly.
Zhang Xiaobao didn't walk fast or slow, just like a stroll. When he entered the courtyard, he immediately began to issue orders. For eleven days, it was too late to send someone from Sanshui County, so he had to find someone to work in the capital.
The order was sent to Zhang Xiaobao and then he said to Wang Juan: “Good opportunity, you must know that it was not easy to pay for large-scale events in the past. If you change to me, if someone wants to come in, not only will they be responsible for all the decoration costs, they will also have to spend extra money to buy this opportunity."
Wang Juan knew what Zhang Xiaobao was referring to. For example, in the Olympics at that time, if you wanted to participate in the construction of a certain part, not only was the construction money not given to you, you had to compete to spend money to get such an opportunity, but she could not think of embarrassing others. Things will become so easy in front of Zhang Xiaobao.
"Does your head contain all this stuff? I don't know what expression Lu Yanzuo will have when he knows your method."
Wang Juan knew through Zhang Xiaobao’s order just now. As long as he is willing to spend money this time, eleven days will be enough. Shi Lang, he just can’t compare to Shang Shu, his head is not enough, he is not at the same level as Old Man Bi, do you think It doesn't work. After reaching a certain level, if you don't want to pay anything, you can count others as having fallen behind
When the level is reached, no one wants to make people of the same level suffer while they are intact. That is simply impossible. In many cases, compromise and exchange are used to balance benefits.
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People don't need to go there in person, and the speed of message transmission is faster, and the order is sent directly to the shops in the capital with carrier pigeons.
When everyone was curious, the fifteenth of the first lunar month finally arrived. The evening of the fourteenth of the first lunar month passed. When they got up in the morning, the people in the capital found that there was a pendulum carved with ice on the street every ten steps away. over there.
Under the sunlight that can no longer make people feel much warmer, it is more crystal clear. There are nearly a thousand people busy on Zhuque Street and the three roads that meet Chengtianmen Street.
Lu Yanzuo did not return to the capital, so he stayed in the water and clouds. In order to know the news of the capital, he deliberately found the old man Zhang. He knew that Zhang had pigeons and would definitely get information from the capital.
When it was getting dark, people who were concerned about how the fifteenth century lived in the capital got the news that it was something carved out of ice. As for what else could be left behind, it was unclear.
When the lights were needed, the lanterns were lit up everywhere.
Zhangjiazhuang’s fifteenth was the same as before, everyone spent it together, and Old Man Bi and Old Man Zhang followed the excitement as they did during the Chinese New Year.
When the group of them had just walked across the small bridge, something mysteriously covered with a white cloth was revealed last night. During the day, they were still wondering what it was.
With the light of the lantern, the group finally saw what was under the white cloth, which turned out to be ice sculptures. As long as people who are not stupid can think of it, the same should be true in the capital.
As someone shouted: "Fire", the ice sculptures immediately lit up. The light was shining from the middle of the ice. The already beautiful ice sculptures became even more charming at this moment. , People have a dreamlike feeling.
People who have not seen an ice lantern will never know what kind of scenery it is.
The biggest piece of ice in front of Wangjiazhuangzi was three feet high. Not only was a candle lit inside, but it was also engraved and painted with gold powder.
Four rows, you can see clearly without having to look closely, "The world of frost and snow, shining over the years in a blur, standing proudly in the cold wind, with its own crystal color."
There are three small pink words underneath, between water and clouds.
"Okay, it's a place between clouds and water. I know what the scenery of Beijing looks like this year. Sure enough, it doesn't weaken the name of Water and Clouds. There are changes in the four seasons. The water and clouds are always so blurred and dreamy, oh. , I almost forgot, Shilang Lu, Xiaobao from Zhang's family also asked the old man to be thankful and gave their family a chance. Thank you very much."
The old man Bi now understands everything. The Zhang family should let people make the same thing in the capital. It is nothing more than paying a big price to find a craftsman. The Zhang family is not short of money. This time, it will shock everyone in the capital. , Including the emperor.
According to the book "Nature", the carved ice is not only beautiful because of the candle inside, but also because of refraction and reflection, the night becomes fluorescent.
When the ten large Kongming lanterns were rising slowly, setting off the corridors and canals below, everyone except Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan remained motionless, and their eyes didn't know where to look.
Lu Yanzuo's mood was very complicated. He actually didn't expect to be able to treat Zhang Zhong anymore. He just wanted to trouble Zhang Zhong as a game, but he did not expect that the strategy he worked hard to get was easily taken by the Zhang family. Resolve, and will go further because of this.
It seems that all the difficulties are opportunities in front of the Zhang family. Just like Master Liu said, the Zhang family is stronger when it meets the strong. If you want to help the Zhang family, then work hard.
Zhang Xiaobao pulled Wang Juan to look like a child at this moment and jumped over.
"Grandpa Bi, Grandpa Zhang, is it good-looking? It's a pity that there is too little time, otherwise I can make an ice lantern that can be turned."
Wang Juan raised his head and said to Old Man Bi and Old Man Zhang.
"It looks good, but the time left is too short, and it will eventually melt away." Liu Zhirouqiang also found an excuse to stay here and said first.
"Because it is short, it is beautiful; because of nostalgia, it is eternal. It is better to cherish the things around you than to feel for the things that will pass."
Wang Juan wanted to challenge Liu Zhirou, who made Liu Zhirou always stare at what Zhang Xiaobao had made.
Liu Zhirou couldn't care about a little girl, and was choked and speechless.
Old Man Bi touched Wang Juan's head, sighed, and said, "Okay, there will finally be something eye-catching in winter from now on. Tell my grandfather, has this thing called Ice Lantern in the capital been advertised on it?"
"No, it just engraved the place where it was made, with very small characters, engraved underneath, three characters between water and clouds, otherwise someone will be held accountable if something goes wrong."
Wang Juan replied earnestly.
"Yes, this is not an advertisement. You have to praise it. From now on, others only need to do it. Whether it is a person or a watcher, the first thing that comes to mind is responsible Shuiyunjian, right?"
When Old Man Bi heard that Wang Juan said that the three words Shuiyunjian were engraved underneath, he could imagine how famous Shuiyunjian would be in the future, even in the south. After all, ice can be placed in the ice cellar as long as there is Money can make ice lanterns.