[The first update, ask for red tickets, collect]

Bidding farewell to Wang Shao's father and son, Han Gang went home by moonlight.

The sky was clear, a half-moon was at the zenith, and the silver moonlight shone unobstructively on the road under Han Gang's feet. The sound of the bang in the husband's hand came from the street, and a few long and short sounds told Han Gang that it was now the second watch.

Han Gang didn't expect to stay so late at Wang's house, and after talking about Guo Kui and Li Xian, he discussed the matter of Tuntian and Shiyi - Wang Shao will lead Li Xian to Guwei tomorrow, and he will probably stay in Qinzhou for ten days and half a month, and many things must be discussed now-I don't know if the family is in a hurry.

After nightfall, the customary curfew in Qinzhou City makes it impossible to see a single pedestrian on the street. There was no sound on the leather-soled official boots on the stone pavement, only the clatter of horses' hooves behind him.

Li Xiaoliu led the two horses and quietly followed behind Han Gang. He didn't know what Han Gang was going to walk back for, but he knew when he should be quiet. Moreover, the Han family is not far from the Wang family, even if you walk slowly, it will be there in a quarter of an hour.

Han Gang needed this quietness to make him think about something. Of course, what he was thinking about was not Guo Kui's business. As he said to Wang Shao earlier, observe his words and deeds. We have to see what Taiwei Guo will do next before we can respond. Instead of thinking about things in advance and scaring yourself.

Han Gang thought about it as his own business. His proposal to ask Wang Shao for land and loans from the imperial court has been answered in the affirmative. With his identity, on the edge of Guwei Village, leaning on the river beach, it is not a problem to get seven or eight hectares of good land. And if you borrow money from Yazhong, you can have at least seven or eight hundred yuan, plus the family's savings...... There is also the congratulatory gift that he should be able to receive this time when he is promoted, and it is not a problem to have a total of 15 or 600 yuan, and this money is enough as the principal.

It's not that Han Gang is greedy for money - he values his power and status more now - but that he really can't afford to have no money in this world.

As a result of business prosperity, it is natural that everyone loves money. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the world has become more and more extravagant. Han Gang went to Tokyo City, and the few restaurants he went to, no matter the dishes were silverware. The atmosphere here in Kansai is a little better, but in the city of Qinzhou, all those who have a little surplus wealth are rarely allowed to wear silk clothes and silk shoes, and they will never save money on food and clothing.

And officials, like Wang Anshi and Bao Zheng, are honest and honest, and only rely on Yulu to eat after all, there are a few - and no matter Wang or Bao, the writing and calligraphy are not bad, and relying on the pen is also a lot of income, Han Gang has no ability - in order to marry a widow with a dowry of 100,000 yuan, the two prime ministers who brought the lawsuit to the Son of Heaven are not mentioned, and even Guo Kui, who has just arrived, is a good owner of wealth.

Guo Kui has been guarding Yan Yan for a year, fighting with the party in front of you to the death, and then sending his cronies to take the caravan to Xixia to return to Yi. It is said that Guo Kui's wife persuaded him for this, and finally relented a little, but not to return to the exchange, but to give an extra share of the money earned to the soldiers who participated in the return - this is the news that Gao Zunyu inquired about some time ago.

Han Gang guessed that Gao Zunyu probably wanted to catch Guo Kui's pigtails so that he could use them in the future, so he carefully inquired about Guo Kui. However, for high-ranking officials at the level of the post-lieutenant and the inspector, whether it is a crime of stolen goods or a return to Yi, it is not a crime at all. That's why Gao Zunyu said this as a joke.

The world is like this, Han Gang has to find a way to buy family property to support his family in order to plan for his own family. If the fields, goods, and agriculture and commerce are done well, it will be easy for the family to make a lot of money. With Han Gang's status in Guwei, it is really not difficult to join forces with Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu.

At the same time, as long as he can strengthen his popularity among the Tibetan people, the return of the trade will be safer, and he can also buy better Tibetan goods.

The sanatorium set up by Han Gang in Guwei Village won him a lot of fame among the people of the Qingtang and other departments. The last time I went to Guwei, as long as I met a Fan person who heard his name, they would inevitably salute him. And Yu Longke and Blind Medicine both asked someone to bring him a letter, and asked Han Gang for favor in order to send the patients in the clan to the sanatorium for treatment.

Han Gang is now thinking about whether to open a small sanatorium in Weiyuan Fort to treat the Tibetan people, so that his reputation can be a little louder - connections are resources, talent is sometimes not enough, but connections are a long-term guarantee, this reality is the same no matter what era it is.

The master and servant walked one after the other. Turn the corner and you'll be greeted by a dead wind lamp. The lantern was carried in the hands of a team of patrol riders, and the faint light was dim, only outside the lamp, there was a halo of light.

The two sides suddenly looked at each other, and Han Gang woke up from his chaotic thoughts.

"Who?!" From the cavalry ranks, there was a low shout. There was a few brushing sounds, and it was the sound of a knife being drawn.

Han Gang stopped, his heart was slightly angry, there are a few spies who will walk on the street openly, and there are many small alleys that are not city patrol routes. Li Xiaoliu stepped forward from behind to report his name: "It's Han Jiyi who is appeased by the edge!" ”

A lantern was picked up and shook up and down at Han Gang's master and servant, revealing Han Gang's gloomy face.

Han Gang is also a celebrity in Qinzhou, and there are many people who know him, and now he is wearing an official uniform, and his identity cannot be faked. Seeing the newly proud Han Jiyi, the team patrolling the city was frightened and their lips turned blue. hurriedly led his subordinates to dismount and salute, and apologized for Fang Cai's rudeness.

A group of soldiers knelt down on one knee in front of Han Gang and said in a loud voice, "Please also ask Han Jiyi to forgive your sins, and please ask Han Jiyi to forgive your sins." ”

"That's it, you are also loyal to your duty, and this official will not add to the crime. Wait for yourself," Han Gang waved his hand impatiently, "It hasn't rained for half a month, the weather is dry, so pay attention to it when you patrol." ”

"The villain understands, the villain understands." The city patrol team was nodding like pounding garlic, and after getting up, they didn't dare to ride directly in front of Han Gang. This team of city patrols had to lead their mounts until they were more than ten zhang away before they got on their horses and left.

Seeing their sincere and frightened appearances, Han Gang found that he had unconsciously gained a lot of official authority.

After this incident, Han Gang no longer delayed on the road, got on the horse, and returned home directly.

The one who opened the door was a veteran recruited by Han Gang to guard the door, who was found from the Economic Strategy Division. An old couple in their fifties, who had no children and few relatives, Han Gang transferred him for the sake of his honesty and loyalty. Now that the pomp and circumstance of the Han Gang family is getting bigger, it is indeed inconvenient not to have some competent servants.

As soon as the veteran opened the door and saw Han Gang, he congratulated him repeatedly. Han Gang nodded and said with a smile: "Wait for tomorrow, there will be a reward for me." He said this to the veteran and Li Xiaoliu together.

Han Gang was promoted, and even the two deceased brothers were given gifts, and this good news was notified early. The reward that Han Gang received, along with Han Gang's eldest brother and second brother's farewell, was also sent home.

The neighbors have been getting along for nearly half a year, and when they heard the news, they all came to congratulate them, and sent congratulatory gifts to Han Gang, filling half of the hall. When Han Gang entered the door, it was already late for the second watch, and the neighbors who came to congratulate had already dispersed.

A few candles lit the hall, and Yan Suxin and Han Yunniang were busy sorting out the gifts. Feng Congyi sat on the side, comparing the gift list and gifts, and recorded them one by one in the account book. These people's exchanges, one by one, must be remembered, this time the neighbors sent congratulatory gifts, and when there is a chance, they will be given back. Han Gang looked at their busy appearance, and felt that the need to recruit some reliable servants for his family was even more urgent.

Han Gang stepped into the hall and alarmed the three of them. Immediately, Daohe's voice rang out in unison:

"Congratulations to the third brother."

"Congratulations to the third brother."

"Congratulations, officer."

Hearing the movement outside, Han Ah Li's voice came out from inside: "But the third brother is back." ”

"It's the child!" Han Gang answered, and was about to go into the back room to say hello to his parents, when Han Qianliu and Han Ah Li had already come out first.

Seeing Han Gang, Han Qianliu was excited, "The third brother really didn't study in vain, and this official was promoted faster and faster every time." also fought for the eldest brother and the second brother to come together. ”

Han Gang said with a smile: "The child's official position is not enough, only the eldest brother and the second brother are posthumously gifted." In two years, the child will definitely come out for his father and mother. ”

Han Qianliu nodded when he heard it and said yes, but Han Ah Li was a little unhappy: "It's a good thing to be promoted, but there are a few people who take risks like you to the third brother, and these officials are all bought by selling their lives!" Third brother, you didn't say anything when you came back from Guwei the day before yesterday, and kept it at home, if it weren't for the official who came to see you off today, I would have kept you in the dark. ”

Han Gang's lonely night invasion of Qingtang City was not mentioned in front of his parents, they were all vague, and he was left alone in the Han family, and if there was an accident, where could he find someone to carry the incense? Han Ah Li was angry and polite.

Han Gang also had to apologize with a smile, "Isn't the child afraid that your mother is worried?" ”

"I'm afraid that my mother will worry, so you won't do all these risky things!"

However, Han Ah Li was angry for a while and passed, after all, his son was still in front of him. Looking at the two posthumous gifts offered in front of the two sons' spiritual thrones, Han Ah Li wiped his tears: "I didn't expect that the eldest brother and the second brother also have official bodies, if they are still there, I don't know how good it should be." ”

"What are you crying on a big day!" Han Qianliu said.

"Third brother, this is a matter of honoring the ancestors, you should choose a good day to worship." Feng Congyi was talking on the side.

"In a few days, we should find someone to do it again." Han Gang said casually, and asked Han Ah Li again, "This time, the child was given a total of five hundred taels of silk and silver for his merits. I wonder where else I need money at home? ”

Han Ah Li Zhilu said that his son must be hiding his thoughts when he speaks now, wiped his eyes, and asked directly: "Third brother, where do you need to use money?" ”

"The child wanted to buy some land for the family. However, I recently heard that Mr. Zihou resigned from Beijing and returned to Hengqu Township, saying that he wanted to set up a college. Educate the children of Guanzhong. It's just that it costs a lot to run this academy, and Mr. Zihou hasn't earned much net worth after being an official for many years, and now he is worried about not having enough money. And the child has been under Mr. Zihou for a long time, and he has been deeply taught by Mr. Zihou, and he has not been able to repay him. I just want to send half of it to Mr. Zihou. ”

"That's as it should be!" Han Ah Li spoke without hesitation, "There is no Mr. Hengqu, and there is no third brother, your brilliance today." I don't repay my kindness, and I read on the dog. Zhao Niang said, the family is not short of money now, and there is no need to send half and half of it, all of them will be sent to your husband! ”