novelonline Chapter 814 The origin is not right
Chapter 814 The origin is not right
Chapter 814 The origin is not right
The county town in the morning light is simple and quiet. The three or five peach trees planted in the courtyard of Tian Chang Yamen are not tall, but the spring is getting warmer and the peach blossoms are in full bloom.
There is a path in the middle of the peach trees. Walk through it and then through a circular door to enter the study.
In the study room was the sound of Lang Lang reading, where Brother Xia Jiu formally recited the Book of Songs.
"It's not easy to pick it up, but it's not enough to say it. It's not enough to say it..."
This is one of the national customs. It is actually a kind of ballad. Women sing it when they are picking. Some people say that it is a eulogy of labor, but in fact it reflects the society's clearness, peace and contentment. Otherwise, how would you be in the mood to sing like this while picking? song?
After Xia Yan's official career was hopeless, he began to become carefree. The salary given by the court happened to be enough, and his son was influenced by him.
When the morning reading was over, Brother Xia Jiu drank a bowl of rice porridge with pickles, and his stomach suddenly felt warm.
There was a woman beside him. She opened the lid of a black jar-like container and said, "I boiled two eggs for you yesterday."
Brother Xia Jiu shook his head, "I bought it for dad. I ate it yesterday."
"There's no need to refuse, it's exactly what the master ordered."
The relationship between father and son is not strong, but it is just right.
"Don't you want to go to that person's appointment today? It's almost time. Go quickly. But remember not to come back too late."
"it is good!"
In the 14th year of Zhengde's reign, there were some bandit riots in Sichuan. In fact, the people who had just immigrated were not living a prosperous life. At the same time, the central court strengthened the management of some nearby chieftain families. All kinds of contradictions finally broke out.
It was also that year that Xie Pi, the attendant, left the capital and began to patrol Sichuan.
He is the son of Xie Qian, the emperor's close confidant, and his official resources are beyond the reach of ordinary people. After so many years of training, he will never be able to control a province.
Then came the bandit suppression campaign that lasted for one and a half years.
Now, in the 20th year of Zhengde, Sichuan can be said to be stable in all directions.
Ordinary high-ranking families lead a more luxurious life. Because Xia Yan is an honest official in the Xia family, Brother Xia Jiu doesn't even have a horse. After all, with only twenty taels of silver, he really can't afford it.
Probably he could only borrow his friend Xu's carriage.
The carriage passed through the streets, and people were constantly coming and going. It took about a stick of incense to arrive at the home of the owner of the invitation, which was the Han Mansion.
Brother Xia Jiu originally thought that this outsider was going to hold some kind of poetry gathering, but he never thought that after entering the house, he would find out that this was a 'money reward' event, and he only waited for the two of them to arrive.
It turned out that Han Chunbo had invited all the family members of people in Shuangliu County who were admitted to the Capital High School, and under the witness of the county scholars, he donated twenty taels of silver to each of these families.
Such a kind act certainly won a round of applause.
Xu Min, the son of Xuzhi County, saw that Han Chunbo was too kind and was very polite to ordinary farmers. This was by no means an ordinary behavior, so he whispered in a low voice: "This person has unknown origins and spends money generously. He may have ulterior motives. "
Brother Xia Jiu had a compassionate heart and didn't want to think so much, so he said: "Even if they have ulterior motives, these people have received money, and they will not have to suffer from poverty in the future."
The imperial court has been trying its best to open up wasteland in Sichuan, but that is just to fill their stomachs, and if you want to live an easy life, you have to be a landlord. It’s still difficult for ordinary people. After all, farming cannot lead to a comfortable life.
Among them, there is a very typical family. Their surname is Hu and they were born in a bitter cold.
In the fifteenth year of Zhengde's reign, the imperial court deployed troops in Guizhou, so it hired civilian men to transport grain and grass. Hu Wuben was somewhat like a child king in his countryside, so more than 20 of his men obeyed orders uniformly, and all of them fought bravely to be the first and made great achievements.
Then he was rewarded with a few more taels of silver.
It was even more amazing after that. Although he had no talent in sacred studies and could not even pass the examination as a scholar, he was good at managing rivers. Moreover, the reclamation of wasteland in Sichuan originally required the construction of water conservancy. He had some insights during his ordinary work, and finally In the 18th year of Zhengde's reign, he was admitted to the Capital Water Conservancy College.
I think I can become a business officer in the future.
But before his fate completely changed, his parents were still working hard every day.
Han Chunbo invited such people over to do good deeds in the name of donation, and obtained permission from the government, so there were many thanksgivings in the house.
Mrs. Hu expressed her gratitude to her, and her whole family, including her daughter, came together.
Han Chunbo raised his hands in front of everyone and said: "Han is from a foreign country. He has no kindness at all. He only has some vulgar goods. From now on, he will be a neighbor, but if there is anything Han can do to help, feel free to ask. Han If you do what you can, you will definitely agree!”
"Thank you Han Dashan!"
"Thank you Han Dashan!"
Brother Xia Jiu's eyebrows flashed, and he actually felt that the girl from the Hu family was graceful and graceful. Although she was dressed in plain clothes, there was no nobility at all, but she was more simple and natural.
However, Han Chunbo was not a libertine. He only glanced at her and saw a young lady with a slender figure and exquisite facial features. He immediately looked away, paused and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome."
Xu Min, who was standing by, was surprised, "This man is not messy when it comes to women. Brother Ninth,"
When he turned his head, he found that Brother Xia Jiu's eyes were so wide open that they almost bulged out.
"Hey, Ninth Brother! Ninth Brother!"
In the end, I had no choice but to shake him directly, "Brother Ninth! You are so rude in this state!"
Brother Xia Jiu woke up and immediately blushed, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's so disrespectful."
"You're just a village girl, look at you like that."
But he said that Han Chunbo had taken care of the affairs over there, but half of his mind was on them. After he was done, he came over to say hello, "You two gentlemen, please come in and sit down. There are many distinguished guests today, so the reception is not good. I also hope Haihan."
"Ah, Haihan Haihan."
Xu Min was much more generous and took Brother Xia Jiu inside.
After sitting down, Xu Min has been observing this person, "Brother Jiu, are you really not curious about the origin of this person named Han?"
Brother Xia Jiu looked like a pure white boy between his brows. He said, "Didn't I tell you just now that he is a good friend of your father, the magistrate of Xuxian County? Is there anyone who dares to pretend to be a good friend of the magistrate?"
Xu Min felt that she would not dare to do this, and even more so for a foreigner.
In other words, the reason why he said this must be allowed by his father.
But in these years, when had his biological father given birth to such a young, dashing Wang Nian?
This is very strange.
"Okay, Brother Xu, you think more about people doing evil things, but what do you think about doing good things?"
"You know what? I see you, your mind has been seduced by that Hu girl!"
Brother Xia Jiu was anxious, "Don't talk nonsense, it doesn't matter to me. If an innocent woman's reputation is ruined by you saying that, it will be a big deal. As the saying goes, starving to death is a big deal, but being dishonest is a small matter. "
"what?"
"Oh, no, no, no, it's a small matter to die of hunger, but a big deal to lose one's integrity!"
Xu Min couldn't help but laugh, "I think you have lost your mind. Besides, what do you have to be afraid of? You are not married, she is not married, your father is a Jinshi on the imperial list, a real official, and her brother is a senior scholar in the capital. Apprentice of the hospital, future affairs officer. Isn’t this a perfect match? If you’re embarrassed to say it, I’ll go see Uncle Xia later, and I’ll tell him!”
"You're still talking nonsense!"
Seeing that he was so anxious, Xu Min stopped talking. However, he still knew his good friend. He had a pure mind and a sweet personality, but he would not hide his heart. The joy he felt just now could not be faked. It seemed that he was still I have to go to Xia Mansion.
And we can't say it anymore, Han Chunbo is back. “Everyone, everyone, I’ve been waiting for a long time. It’s really a great honor for Han to have you come.”
……
Such a small banquet is certainly not a problem for Xu and Xia's yamen. They are very skilled in changing cups and cups.
It's a pity that Xia Jiu is too drunk and got drunk after just a few drinks.
Xu Min had to send him back.
Sitting on the carriage, Xu Min took a piece of grass in his mouth, thinking that he would have to ask his father when he went back, where did this man come from? It turned out that he was the number one son in Shuangliu County, and now Han Chunbo seriously threatened him, so he had to Figure it out.
Know yourself and know each other.
Soon, the carriage arrived at Xia Mansion.
Because the visitor was the son of the county magistrate, Xia Yan still showed up in line with the principle of not offending such a family.
Xu Min said: "Uncle, the boy is being ridiculous today. After he got interested, he persuaded Brother Jiu to drink a few more drinks. Don't blame him. He has a pure and kind temperament and soft ears. If you want to blame you, blame me."
"I don't dare. Thank you nephew for sending him back. It's getting late now, how about staying here for one night?"
Xia Yan was being polite.
After all, this is the county magistrate. Who dares to offend him if he wanders around in the county town?
But Xu Min was naturally thick-skinned, so he agreed directly, "Then my nephew is bothering me. Oh, by the way, uncle, there is something else that I want to talk to you about, so that I can become the beauty of my ninth brother."
Xia Yan had no choice but to set a table, pour tea and entertain him.
So Xu Min told everything about Hu's daughter.
Xia Yan already loved his son, so he wasn't angry after hearing this, but he still snorted angrily in front of outsiders, "Let him go out to make friends with his peers and gain more knowledge. Unexpectedly, he almost became a prodigal son!"
"Uncle, what are you saying? Brother Ninth, you don't know yet? Even if my nephew is a prodigal, he will not be a prodigal."
"Oh, Nephew Xu Xian misunderstood, I didn't mean that."
Xu Min didn't take this seriously, and then talked about Han Chunbo, "Uncle Xia, I heard that Han Chunbo has bought more than 5,000 acres of fertile land. What is his background?"
Xia Yan thought about it and wanted to find out the news, "Has your nephew heard about it too?"
"Purchasing land, buying a house, donating money to do good deeds... Shuangliu County has always produced bandits, but there has never been such a great philanthropist. How could my nephew not hear about it?"
"What do you think of my good nephew?"
Xu Min thought that this man had become friends with his father inexplicably. It was clearly a bribe, but the bribe was not for profit but for fame. "I'm afraid he is a hypocrite."
"Oh? How can you see it?"
Xu Min chuckled, "My nephew has lived for more than 20 years. I have seen people who are anxious to marry their wives and to gain fame, but I have never seen people who are anxious to do good deeds. After this, his reputation spread far and wide in just half a month. My uncle is well-informed and has been to all the capital cities. Is there such a kind person in the most virtuous place?"
Xia Yan was slightly startled. This son of the Xu family was quite astute.
"Never seen."
Xu Min asserted, "Then there must be something wrong with him! When Brother Nine wakes up tomorrow, let's go break into the dragon's pond and tiger's den again!"
Xia Yan was worried, "Good nephew, Ninth Brother..."
"Uncle, don't worry. I have known Brother Jiu for many years and I will definitely take good care of him."
He said he was relieved, but Xia Yan was not so relieved. There happened to be something about the Hu family's daughter, so he might as well interrupt it. He had lost three sons, and he could just go there by himself.
The next day, Xu Min went home. When they met, he poured tea for his father and beat his back. "Dad, I heard that Han Chunbo is your good friend. Is this true?"
He was very honest at first, but Xu Weiming immediately got angry at him, "Where did you go last night?!"
Xu Min was frightened and did not dare to move.
"Is it Xia Yan's house?"
Xu Min acquiesced.
"I really don't know whose son you are! That Xia Yan is like a stone in a latrine, smelly and hard. He usually doesn't give any face to your father or me, but here you are licking your face and going to someone else's house. You're going to take my I’ve lost all face!”
Xu Min continued to pretend to be a grandson, "Dad, Brother Ninth is my good friend. If he is drunk, I have to send him away."
"You think of him as a good friend, but he thinks of you? If so, let him persuade his father. The yellow book will be handed over soon, don't you know?"
"know."
"you!"
"Dad, calm down." Xu Min continued to laugh, "Xia Yan is really a bit rigid about the yellow book. Is it because of this that there is an extra Han Dashan in our county?"
Because Xia Yan reported the yellow card truthfully, the county magistrate will have to file a full tax return next year. If there are difficulties then, it is naturally better for large households to help, in case the exploitation of the people is known...
Zhengde, who has been the emperor for twenty years, is not soft in his methods.
Xu Min has many things on his mind. He is afraid that his own father has such thoughts. When the time comes, even he will not be able to easily offend Han Chunbo. If this person's purpose is unclear, he may even push his father to do something. Confusing things.
Five thousand acres of land is more than fifty thousand taels of silver, plus buying a house, etc. Xu Min can't figure it out at all now.
"Dad, our Shuangliu is not a big county in the south of the Yangtze River. Suddenly such a person comes here. Isn't dad curious about how he got all his money?"
As he spoke, Xu Min took out a silver ingot from his arms, which was the official standard twelve-tael silver.
Xu Weiming also became curious and stared at a line of small words at the bottom, "Zhengde Jiashen, is the silver made in the 19th year of Zhengde?"
Xu Min said: "I must know about the Silver Mountain in the Japanese island country, right? The court doesn't publicize this matter much, but many people know it, and all the official silver there has two lines of characters engraved on the bottom.
The left side is related to the year, Zhengde Jiashen is the 19th year of Zhengde, and the right side is related to the location, such as Shi Jian Yin Shan. The meaning is that this is official silver produced in Shijian Yinshan in the 19th year of Zhengde. "
"So? The right side of this silver ingot is engraved with the words "Iwami Silver Mountain". Any doubts?"
Xu Min touched the silver. Although there was nothing wrong with the appearance, the key was time. "In the past, it would not have been so early for such official silver to flow into Sichuan. I remember, the earliest it can be seen in the market is in May or June every year." How come it’s two months early this year when it came to Guanyin last year?”
"So what? Maybe the merchant brought it here. It's only ten taels. What does that mean?"
Xu Min squinted her eyes. Could this have something to do with the man named Han?
"broken!"
"What's wrong? I was so surprised!"
"Dad, if the family members of the Capital High Court and ordinary people use this money in every household, the government will not be able to find out for two or three months at most even if they want to! And I finally understand why our remote small county would come here like this. For a luxurious person, the more remote and isolated you are, the less likely anyone will notice the fishy nature of it!"
This money must have come from the wrong way!
(End of this chapter)