Chapter 39: Wounded Parting
Coming out of the mansion, Wu Shaogang returned to Jiangxia Village on horseback and did not stay in the mansion. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
The next day, I was going to leave Jiangxia Village and rush to the capital, although I said that things at home were almost arranged, but it was good to be able to rush home as soon as possible and spend more time with my family.
More than forty miles, it arrived in less than half an hour, and the war horse under his crotch spewed white gas from his mouth.
When he entered the village and came to the west of the village, Wu Shaogang suddenly had a different feeling.
I remember that when I came back more than 20 days, the west side of the village was a little desolate, especially his home, the three houses were lonely, and there were no other houses around, but at this time, when I looked at it again, the tall and neat courtyard wall stood up, and the heavy courtyard wall showed that this family was a good big family.
There are not many busy people outside the courtyard wall, most of them are doing some arrears of work, tinkering, the gate of the house has been installed, the dark red gate, and the black copper buckle on the gate, showing the majesty of this family.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Wu Shaogang would never have believed that such a big project had been completed in more than 20 days.
Wu Qiming, Xu Zongying, Wu Shaozun, Wu Shaolan, as well as Wu Qirong, Wu Qibiao, Wu Shaowu and others were all waiting outside the gate, and when they saw Wu Shaogang riding over, they all greeted him.
After Wu Shaogang got off the horse, Wu Shaolan still stepped forward and pulled his sleeves, these days, as long as he was at home, Wu Shaolan was almost inseparable, and he had been following him, and his attitude was completely different from before, Wu Shaozun was standing by his side, and the distance was also very close, but he would not pull his sleeves.
After all, a family is a family, blood is thicker than water, and they can merge with each other as quickly as possible.
Knowing that Wu Shaogang was about to leave home and rush to the capital, Wu Shaolan pouted, looking very unhappy, maybe the glory and wealth in front of her was not what this little girl wanted, she needed her brother to be by her side.
Wu Shaozun is a boy in the end, he has performed better, these days' experience, coupled with good nutrition, has made Wu Shaozun's face a lot more ruddy, and he has faintly grown taller.
When you enter the gate, a flat courtyard is displayed in front of you, and directly opposite is the hall house.
The houses on both sides of the hall are still being built hard, and the main project is basically completed.
When the group entered the hall, they could still smell the smell of paint coming from all around.
The tables and chairs are all new and polished.
The housekeeper Wu Lin took the two family members and waited outside the hall, and after everyone entered the house, he hurriedly beckoned to pour tea.
"Shao Gang, you are going to the capital tomorrow, everything at home has been arranged, don't worry...
Wu Qiming only said a few words, and he couldn't go on.
After all, Wu Shaogang left his hometown this time, and he doesn't know how many years it will take to have a chance to come back, even according to the regulations of the army, it will take at least three or five years.
"Dad, mother, don't worry, don't worry about my affairs, there are still many things at home, you need to worry about your father, remember not to worry, just take your time."
"Uncle, second uncle, things at home, you have to worry about it, the house has not yet been built, according to my estimates, I am afraid that it will take more than a month to complete, it is the spring ploughing season, many villagers have come to help, don't treat them badly in terms of wages, the hard work of the uncle and the second uncle, I remember it in my heart."
"Cousin, in the future, many matters in the family, I will trouble you more, the tree is a big move, the rise of the Wu family in a short period of time will inevitably cause the jealousy of others, the aspects that should be dealt with, pay more attention, do not despise others, and cause disasters for yourself, I have asked the prefect, after all, it has some effect."
After saying these words, Wu Shaogang looked at Wu Shaozun and Wu Shaolan.
"Brother, sister, stand in front of me."
After Wu Shaozun and Wu Shaolan stood over, Wu Shaogang spoke with a somewhat serious expression.
"Mr. Xixi will come home the day after tomorrow, but unfortunately I don't have time to meet, in the future you must follow Mr. Xixi's good learning, no matter what happens, homework can not be delayed, my father's age is getting older and older, this family still needs you and me to support up, I am away all the year round, I can't manage so much, family affairs, I have to ask you, brother, you are not young, after I leave, you are the man and backbone of the family, family affairs, you have to provoke the beam, On the one hand, we must honor our parents well, and on the other hand, we must take good care of our little sister. ”
As soon as Wu Shao said this, Wu Shaolan was already in tears.
Wu Shaogang's heart was also a little uncomfortable.
During the meal, Wu Shaogang drank a lot of wine.
This time he went to the capital, he carried four hundred taels of gold and five hundred taels of silver, and the rest of the gold and silver, all of which were left at home, except for the three hundred taels of gold and one thousand taels of silver that were opened into the secret room, and some of the gold, which was handed over to his mother Xu Zongying for collection, and in the hands of his father Wu Qiming, there was also some silver.
Wu Shaogang also specially gave Wu Shaozun and Wu Shaolan some gold and silver, so that they could put it away lively.
The construction of the manor this time was a great consumption beyond Wu Shaogang's expectations, the original plan of two thousand taels of silver was not enough at all, and it may be that when it is completed, the consumption of silver will exceed three thousand taels.
In Jiangxia Village, this is an astronomical number, which is converted into Jiaozi, reaching a huge amount of 160,000 guan.
Taking out this silver is nothing to Wu Shaogang, after all, he has purchased such a large property, and his family can really live a rich life.
In fact, Wu Shaogang understood that for officials with considerable power, maybe this was nothing, Lu Wende and Su Wengkui were very generous, and they were often a thousand taels of silver, so they said that the bag that Su Wengkui handed over to him was actually a hundred taels of gold, which made Wu Shaogang very surprised.
It is an eternal law that power is associated with money.
Back in the backyard, looking at the tidy house and back garden, Wu Shaogang sighed slightly.
The back garden is planted with some flowers and trees, but it is still winter, and the flowers and trees look bare.
The back garden covers an area of about half an acre, which is not very large.
The housekeeper and maid, these two days are very busy, many places need to be cleaned and cleaned, some newly purchased tables, chairs and beds, etc., also need to be set up, plus the housekeeper Wu Lin is very dedicated, a little bit of bad work, have to start again.
When walking in the garden, Wu Shaogang even thought that although he had crossed over, if he could have a mansion, accompanied by beautiful women around him, and live a beautiful and beautiful fairy life, it would be good.
It's a pity that this is just a fantasy, sixteen years later, all the territory of the Southern Song Dynasty will be occupied by the Mongol Tatars, by that time, the Southern Song Dynasty has actually perished, followed by the Great Yuan Dynasty, the Han people are the lowest level of existence, thinking of living with dignity, there is basically no possibility.
When Wu Qiming and Xu Zongying walked over, Wu Shaogang had already retracted his thoughts.
"Dad, mother, go and rest, it's getting late, pay attention to your body, don't work too hard."
Wu Qiming looked at Xu Zongying, a little embarrassed to speak.
Xu Zongying glanced at Wu Qiming and spoke directly.
"Shao Gang, my mother and your father have talked about a lot of things about you in the past few days, the most worrying thing is your marriage, you are already sixteen years old, it is said that you should get married, a few years ago, the family was poor, I couldn't think of this matter, and no one would come to the door to propose, now the situation is different, if you haven't married, your father and mother's face has no place to put it."
Wu Shaogang nodded slightly, this is the rule, he doesn't have many opinions, besides, he is such a rational person, and he also has his own opinions on marriage, since he can't spend the previous month, then obey the arrangement.
But judging from the time, it's too late.
"Dad, mother, many things at home have not been completed yet, I think it is better to finish the things at home first, and when I am free, I will talk about this matter, and I am in the capital, and I will not be able to go home in a short time, I am not very old, and it will be too late to wait for a few years."
Hearing Wu Shaogang say this, Wu Qiming and Xu Zongying could only nod.
To say that after these days, Wu Shaogang's prestige at home is not ordinary.
It was completely dark.
In the front and middle yards, there are still people doing things, but the backyard has quieted down.
Wu Shaogang sat on the stone table in the garden, not feeling the cold.
When Wu Shaozun walked over, Wu Shaogang, who didn't look back, spoke.
"Shaozun, do you remember everything I said?"
"Brother, I remember it all."
"There are a lot of people during the day, and I didn't say some things, so as not to hurt your pride, now it's time to talk about it."
Wu Shaogang turned his head to look at Wu Shaozun and spoke word by word.
"You have to remember that no matter what happens, you must straighten your waist and be upright, even if you are ready to bend down, it is also to be able to stride forward more in the future."
"You can't have the heart to hurt people, you can't have the heart to prevent people, although you are young, you have also experienced a lot of things, and you also know the sinister of this world, when you encounter anything, think about it more, and decide after thinking maturely, but once you make a decision, you must stick to the end."
"This family, for a long time has to rely on you, my father's age, a lot of understanding can not be changed, you are different, they all say that the children of the poor are in charge of the family early, from the bottom of their bones, you and I are the children of the poor, and we must be in charge of the family early."
"The last point is the most important, Mr. Xixi teaches you knowledge, you will definitely say a lot of principles for dealing with people, some of the truths are correct, but some are not necessarily, no matter how Mr. Xixi is a professor, there is one thing you must remember, firmly engraved in your heart, love yourself and others, you must first care for yourself and your family, and then be able to care for more people, do not put the cart before the horse."