Chapter 719: Knowing a son is better than a father, knowing a father is better than a son

Wushima Yi, Zengcheng County.

The so-called horse post is naturally different from the water post. Under the Ming system, a horse post was set up every sixty to eighty miles, with horses ranging from five to eighty. The horses were divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower.

Information is needed urgently. The water station is equipped with five to twenty boats, each with ten boatmen, and the boat speed is extremely fast. Wushima Station is a gateway south to Guangzhou, and it is equipped with twenty horses.

, there is also a spacious posthouse built next to it for officials and postmen to stay, so it is naturally a busy place.

Except for official posts, the highest number of officials who took up posts in Guangzhou were the three divisions of Dusi Fan and Sizhensi, and the rest were assistant officials. There were quite a lot of people greeted by Yi Cheng. However, at this time, there were many who asked for directions.

This group of people left him very puzzled. He said they were not officials, but they were clearly wearing large floral silk robes that only officials could wear. He said they were officials, but they just asked for directions, as if they had no intention of staying at the inn.

; It was said that it was the imperial censor who paid a private visit incognito... These dozen attendants and guards were all tough, but how could they look like they were incognito? So, he was confused and could only accompany him carefully.

"Sir, to the west of Zengcheng County is Guangzhou Fucheng, which is just over a hundred miles away. But although we are fine, many places in front of us have been hit by floods, and there are many displaced people. Even if the government tries to appease them,

It’s still not safe to walk at night. Although I have a lot of people with me, it would be more appropriate to rest at the post house for the night.”

Seeing that others recognized him as an official, the middle-aged man wearing a plain silk robe with large floral patterns couldn't help but laugh. He thought for a moment and nodded: "In that case, I will follow what Yi Cheng said, and live here."

We will hit the road again in the evening and tomorrow morning. Cao Hu, go get the road and lead the officials here."

With such words, the Yi Cheng naturally breathed a sigh of relief. When the Chang Sui took the Lu Yin Guan Guan in the brocade bag with his hands, he immediately sent a message to the Yi Ding to entertain this large group of people, and he himself

He hurried to the post office to register. He opened the brocade bag of falling flowers and flowing water, took out the thin road guide and took a look. He suddenly took a breath of cold air.

The imperial edict was ordered to serve as a doctor and to serve Yin Zhangzhuo.

Having been a Yi Cheng for many years, he only had a partial understanding of major national affairs, but he clearly remembered the various ranks of casual officials. Dr. Zhongfeng was from the second rank, Zi Zhiyin was from the third rank, and there were many famous people all over the world.

There was an official who could not reach this rank even with gray hair. This middle-aged man looked to be in his early forties, but he was such a big official? Full of surprise, he registered in person one by one, and then he became strange again. Unless

It's Ding You who abides by the system, otherwise it's rare to see an official without a post. But the other party seems to be just serving the country's filial piety. What's going on?

Zhang Zhuo thought that his talents were not in the officialdom, so he did not intend to hinder his son's official career. Therefore, after his son was promoted to the second rank in one fell swoop due to his son's contribution, he gave up the idea of ​​​​an official career. This time he also reported his illness to the officials.

Because he was suffering from chills, he justifiably went to Guangzhou to recuperate in the hot climate. Although it was no small matter that this lie was exposed by the imperial censor, even Gu Zuo just felt that Zhang Zhuo did not regard his son as his son as a high-ranking official.

He is a noble person, so the people below him will naturally not get involved in such boring things.

So, soon after Zhang Yue set off, he left his daughter Zhang Jing in the British palace to accompany Zhang Fu's legitimate daughter Zhang Tian. He asked Zhang Fu and his wife not to let Zhang Yue know, so they traveled around the mountains and rivers along the way.

It took him more than three months to enter Guangdong. After entering, he was not busy rushing to Guangzhou, but wandered around. It was not until the floods hit that he found a safe place to rest for a while. It was only now that the water receded.

He continued on his way. However, he was exposed to wind, sun and rain during these days, but he was very dark.

"Same for you. Since we have long planned to go to Guangzhou together, we didn't say hello to Yue'er first. If a family suddenly appeared in front of him tomorrow, wouldn't he be shocked?"

"If I had told you that we must go together, how can we see the famous mountains and rivers all the way? You were not very happy on the road before. You were as excited as a child on the Yueyang Tower! My son is often an official from all over the world, and my son is

There is a chance to reunite with you and me. It will be at least two or three years before we come to Guangzhou now. Since you and I miss him, we might as well just come together!"

"Then we have to take Jing'er with us, but you left her at the British father-in-law's house, which made the little girl cry for a long time. That's all, I didn't take her with me, but took her with me to go to my brother's house." Sun thought of the next door.

Hong Luan and Zhang Fu were in the room, and they felt very uncomfortable, "Jing'er is just a girl, it's just a good example of female celebrities. What's the big deal about learning and articles."

Zhang Zhuo didn't know his wife's petty nature, so he simply held her in his arms from behind and said with a smile: "This is the good relationship that Yue'er's father-in-law made back then. That Mr. Liang is a great person."

There is no harm in allowing Jing Yatou to be taught by a famous teacher. We don’t expect her to become a talented woman, but this experience will be good for her in the future. Don’t you always think that our daughter-in-law is gentle and sensible? If Jing Yatou can be like this in the future, she will not be like this in her husband’s family.

Can they stand firm? As for Hongluan and Fu'er... Now that the children are growing up, I don't want him to have any extreme thoughts due to being left out. You don't know Yue'er's temper yet, and Jiu is such a pampered person.

Isn’t everyone praising you now? Even if you call me brother Chao, you still listen to his younger brother. It’s always good for me to let him train me. I don’t expect him to be successful, but I can’t hold the family back.”

"Humph, you just blame your son for everything!"

Mrs. Sun threw away Zhang Zhuo's hand angrily. Seeing that he was looking at her with a smile, she couldn't express her anger, so she could only give him a fierce look. And Zhang Zhuo knew very well that she was a bitch-tongued.

There was another burst of gentle coaxing in his heart. It was not until the voice of a close attendant came from outside that he let go of his wife and patted her hand gently.

"I will go outside to make arrangements for them first. We are not here to be old feudal lords and old feudal lords this time. Although I have been preparing for it years ago, I am new here after all, and I am afraid I will have to be busy for a while. Other places can help.

Unless my son is busy, I can’t just ignore this place where I can contribute.”

"Don't I know you yet? Go quickly. If you come back too late, don't blame me for locking you up. Just go next door and rest!"

Seeing Sun's coquettish and angry expression, Zhang Zhuo couldn't help but smile and went. He lifted the bamboo curtain and went outside. He felt a little hot on his body. When he wiped his forehead, he realized that he was sweating profusely. He saw the personal attendant standing at the foot of the steps.

, he asked a few questions and learned that Yi Cheng was still working in the post hall nearby, so he walked over slowly with his long suitor.

Although he is a complete stranger, Zhang Zhuo's other abilities are ordinary in his life, but he is very good at dealing with people. When he was an official, he was the most harmonious among his colleagues because of this trait. He was the most harmonious among his colleagues.

Cheng just talked about family matters for a while, and the other party became convinced that he was a high-ranking official who came to Guangzhou to recuperate due to poor health, and he gradually became less scrupulous about what he said.

"Although they both belong to Lingnan, today's Huguang has gradually developed, but in Guangdong, only Guangzhou Prefecture is the most prosperous, and the rest of the places are very ordinary. If nothing else, I heard from the Yamen that compared with the 26 years of Hongwu

According to the yellow household registration register, the population of Guangdong is decreasing instead of increasing. I really can’t say the reason for this. Also, this time’s floods are nothing compared to previous years. I’m not saying this to be depressing. The Chief Secretary and the states and counties

I’m afraid we won’t be able to provide much relief. The weather here is really bad. When midsummer comes, there are hurricanes and heavy rains. Alas!”

Along the way, I inquired about the situation in Guangdong, but this was the first time Zhang Zhuo heard about the population. At this time, he couldn't help but pay attention. However, his son was the chief envoy of Guangdong, and he was just an idler.

He didn't plan to ask too many questions, so he had to ask about farmers and merchants. After the conversation was over, it was already late when he returned to his residence. He first went to Hongluan's room to see his second son Zhang Fu.

Then he returned to his wife's room.

Guangzhou Prefecture Yongfeng warehouse has four thousand stones of surplus rice.

Guangji Cang, Qingyuan County, has three thousand stones of rice.

A surplus of 1,800 shi was left in the warehouse between Zengcheng County and Zengcheng County.

The loss figures and surplus grain figures reported by granaries in various prefectures and counties are undoubtedly a big headache. In recent days, the relief coupled with losses has made the granaries in various prefectures and counties in Guangzhou and Zhaoqing not far from bottoming out. Even the summer tax in Guangdong Province

The amount is only 5,320 shi of wheat, but the summer tax can be covered. What about next year’s autumn grain?

On this day, Zhang Yue, who had been to Dusi and Jisi successively, had just returned to the Yamen in his car when a servant came up to him with a smile on his face and reported: "Sir, not long after you left today, Your Majesty arrived.

."

Zhang Yue was stunned by the sound of "Your Excellency", but Peng Shisan reacted quickly next to him and asked hurriedly: "Young Master, could it be that the Third Master is here?"

"It's two great lords who are here, as well as an aunt and a little brother."

Parents are here, and Hong Luan and Zhang Fu are also here? Zhang Yue, who was so surprised, didn't have time to ask more questions, and immediately entered the Yamen in three steps and two steps. In front of the Yamen, he explained the matter briefly and comprehensively, and he immediately hurried to the back

As soon as he entered the main room of the yamen, he saw his parents sitting at the main table. Du Wan was standing by and talking with him. Seeing him come in, Mrs. Sun immediately showed a happy expression.

"Dad, Mom, you are really here!"

Seeing Zhang Yue coming forward to salute in surprise and joy, Mrs. Sun ignored Zhang Zhuo and immediately pulled him up. After looking him up and down for a while, she said with concern: "It's so easy to celebrate the New Year in the capital first."

I have recovered well, and now I have lost a lot of weight. Look, my face is also darker. Although government affairs are important, you can't ignore your own health. I'm still waiting to have a few more grandchildren..."

Zhang Zhuo also felt helpless about Sun's signature nagging when he saw his son, and quickly said something different: "It's not that I didn't tell you before, it's just that I thought that I would only stay in the capital of Kaifeng and Nanjing in this life."

, so I took this opportunity to take her around. And since she misses you again, we will simply go to Guangzhou to reunite with you. Anyway, I am idle..."

"Why do I miss him? Don't you miss your son? Don't you miss your grandchildren?"

Seeing Mrs. Sun glaring at Zhang Zhuo, and Zhang Zhuo with a helpless look on his face, Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel extremely funny, but more than anything he felt satisfied and warm. The heavy pressure caused by the things outside didn't matter at this time.

What? It was almost noon now, so he naturally asked Mrs. Li to prepare some more vegetable snacks. However, after only talking with his parents for a while, he saw that Zhang Zhuo seemed to have something else to say to him, and he was busy looking for it.

He made an excuse and went out alone with his father.

When they arrived outside, Zhang Zhuo said bluntly: "Before your mother and I left the capital, the Queen Mother summoned your mother once and was very kind and kind to her. But your mother is not good at taking advantage of this.

She couldn't tell what the hint was. However, one time the emperor suddenly came to the British palace incognito, and I happened to be there, and we met by chance. With Brother Fu beside me, I was able to cope with it, and the emperor had planned to do it at the moment.

I was appointed an official, but fortunately I declined because of my limited talent and lack of knowledge."

Zhang Yue was naturally happy to have a father like Zhang Zhuo who was dedicated to protecting him. But when he heard this, he couldn't help but said: "Dad, why bother? Even if it's not an important position with real power, you can still take it first. After all,

You are also a Jinshi in the Zheng'er Ba Jing examination, and you have also served as a Zhengyin official like a county magistrate before."

"My ambition is not here. I just wanted to win a moment. But since I have you, why do I have to occupy those few seats? There are only so many positions for the second and third grades. Is it possible that I should also be a chief minister?

Okay, okay, you are my son, you should know what I am thinking. Before I arrived in Guangzhou this time, I sent two capable managers here to take care of the property business. If you need money, you can go regardless of the amount.

Take. In fact, it is your Uncle Yuan’s intention that I come here. Even though the capital is good, I can’t stay at home to recuperate all the time. I might as well come here. After all, I can go into battle as a father and son soldier, and I don’t have to watch you busy from afar."

Guangdong is a land in the extreme south, and even the emperor is beyond his reach. Therefore, Zhang Yue has been cautious since he took office, walking on that unbiased single-plank bridge. The local Jin Yiwei can't count on it, and Yuan Fang's informants are almost all

In the Central Plains between Beijing and Nanjing, Zhang Fu's name is not useful here. As the chief envoy, he could not mobilize a single soldier. Therefore, he was no longer as radical or as ruthless as before.

No scruples. Because of this, he felt that his father had arrived in time.

"Since Dad said so, don't blame me, a son, for sending you around casually. Now that the summer tax in Guangdong has been completed, there is a shortage of food on the market. I have already cared about this matter, so I only wanted to stay in the capital to take care of Liansheng Lianhu.

Ethnology and Zhuangzi, although Lao Peng is rough on the outside and subtle on the inside, he is still not suitable for dealing with some people. I have to send someone to contact some business houses. It is already time to have dinner. How about you come to my study after dinner to have a detailed discussion?

By the way, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you, Master Liu and his ship happened to be docked at Guangzhou Port, and they had helped the boss before."

"Oh, Lao Liu is here too?" Zhang Zhuo smiled and nodded immediately after hearing this, "Okay, now that he is back, I also have a helper. It's a long night, and our father and son will have a long talk at night, and I would like to hear your kindness.
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