Chapter 7: Confessing to Daddy
Wang Er didn't believe that anyone would rebel, but according to the third young master, it was very possible.
He is not a layman farmer, as his own farmer, he naturally sees that next year will be extremely dry. With such a third young master, it is still very likely that it will be realized. But just like the third young master said, if this thing happens, whose responsibility is it?
Feudal official? The government has been exempted from taxes for a year, which can be regarded as benevolent and righteous. Besides, it is natural to pay taxes on farming, and it is not necessary.
Zhang's house? Zhangfu also has a lot of land, if he takes care of the villagers in Xiatian Village, he will have no water to use on his land...... This involves the interests of the Zhang family, and even the interests of his second king. Compromise? It seems that there are too few saints in this world to be respected.
Folks? The rebellion in Shimoda Village is naturally wrong, but seeing that there is no way to live, there is still hope for the rebellion to live, and if they do not rebel, they will definitely die, so who can stop them from rebelling?
Everyone doesn't seem to be responsible, so shouldn't the biggest responsibility be counted on God?
Wang Er didn't dare to think about it, even if he had a hundred guts, he didn't dare to say that it was God's fault. You must know that the current emperor is the self-proclaimed Son of Heaven, and if he scolds God, it is equivalent to scolding the emperor, which is a matter of cutting off his head.
Ah, Wang Er felt that his head was really painful.
"Okay, I don't have anything more to say...... Remember, your interests are tied to the Zhang family, no matter what happens, you must report to the Zhang family first, if you can't leave, at least let one of the people you trust the most report. Remember, as long as you think about the good of the Zhang family, the Zhang family will definitely not treat you badly. And there are some problems that you can't solve, and the Zhang family may not be able to solve them. It's easy to have a hot head, but when you calm down and look back, you're sure you won't regret it? Zhang Hongbin stopped Wang Er's cranky thoughts, and then told him very solemnly.
"Wang Er understands!" Zhang Hongbin said it very bluntly, so Wang Er could hear what he wanted to express, and hurriedly agreed.
Wang Er left like this, but Zhang Hongbin still couldn't believe that Wang Er would tie himself to the chariot of the Zhang family at a critical moment. After all, Wang Er represents the tenants and the broad peasant class, while the Zhang family is the landlord class, and once the contradictions between the two sides are aroused, it is difficult to reconcile.
Therefore, no matter whether Wang Er can be subdued or not, or wooed, the preparatory plan must be pulled on the itinerary!
"Dad, can you lend me that piece of land in Xishan for a year? I'm going to move to another courtyard there for a year and a half. When he came to Master Zhang's room, Zhang Hongbin directly said his thoughts.
"Xishan is just a barren mountain, and it is not easy to enter and exit, plus there are wild beasts on the mountain, how can I rest assured that you will live there for a year and a half?" Master Zhang didn't immediately object, but just said the key.
"Naturally, I will ask some guards to live with me, anyway, my son and I make money, and I can pay for the guards! Shall I assure you that I will spare at least two hours a day to read while I live there? Zhang Hongbin set his own conditions.
"Silly boy, the land of the Zhang family must have your share. Xishan doesn't say that you live there, why not give it to you directly? Command the guards, you Lao Tzu I am still alive, where do I need you to pay? However, you must tell me why you live there, and what did you say to Wang Er! Old Man Zhang lovingly stroked Zhang Hongbin's head and said a word, and then resumed his strict appearance and continued to ask.
Zhang Hongbin knew that everything was under the control of Master Zhang, so he simply said that he had called Wang Er first, and then appropriately deleted it. To put it bluntly, I just felt that Wang Er had a bit of force, and wanted to recruit as a guard, and most importantly, I heard that he had close contacts with some villagers, and I was a little worried that he would be unfavorable to the Zhang family or something.
"Wang Er was raised by me, and there is no need to doubt his loyalty. However, Song Taizu also wanted to be a loyal minister, but the people around him wanted to be the founding father...... Your worries are not wrong, and the addition of a yellow robe is not uncommon. It's really that far, Wang Er is afraid that he will have to do it if he doesn't do it. In this way, it would be good to transfer him out to you as a guard, so that they can stay away from those guys and leave them without a backbone. Master Zhang nodded, obviously very much in favor of Zhang Hongbin's words.
"Dad, did you promise me?" Zhang Hongbin said in surprise.
"I haven't refused, have I? But whether Wang Er will be your bodyguard, I can't guarantee that. Even if I can force him to be your guard, if he disobeys the yang and the yin, and even takes you hostage at a critical moment, it will be the biggest trouble for our Zhang family.
Later, I will send someone to talk to him, and I hope he will be interesting! Still, I think you found something, but you won't tell Daddy. "Master Zhang is completely an old fox, and he can see the filthiness in Zhang Hongbin's heart at a glance.
"The child has read books before, but he may not know anything else, but he only knows that at the end of a dynasty, there must be chaos in the court, the power of the ministers is in charge, and the power of the monarch is sidelined. However, local corrupt officials and corrupt officials are rampant, making the people's livelihood miserable. This is not the most important, the key is that there are Tartars outside the Ming Dynasty, and there is a drought inside, next year I am afraid that there will still be a big drought, Shaanxi is already short of water, two consecutive years of drought, it is inevitable that some people will have bad ideas.
Having said so much, there is only one meaning for children, now is an era of opportunity, no matter which side you join, there will always be a time to get ahead. In this special situation, it may not be beneficial to study more, and those who can lead the army to fight are the real shortcut to the south.
The second brother is still martial, and it is obvious that he will join the officers and soldiers when the time comes...... The child is not filial, but he wants to try the taste of wearing a yellow robe. The last sentence, Zhang Hongbin said in the lowest voice in front of Master Zhang.
"You...... How dare you, kid! Master Zhang's eyes widened, but he looked at Zhang Hongbin with a monster face.
"Children are not filial, but they know that in the world of great disputes, if you don't fight, others will fight. Besides, the merchant often says, 'Don't put your eggs in one basket', since the second brother may have joined the army of the imperial court, then it may not be good for the Zhang family to find another way. Zhang Hongbin knelt down directly for Master Zhang.
"That's it...... Your kid is only fifteen years old, and you have such a rebellious thought...... How unjust God is! Master Zhang waved his hand and said very sadly.
At that moment, Zhang Hongbin knew that the father who loved him acquiesced in his opinion.
"No matter what the outcome is, the child will definitely not implicate the Zhang family, if he can get ahead, he will definitely make the Zhang family go further!" Zhang Hongbin kowtowed three times in a row.
"Go ahead! But I want to state that if you live a stable life, I will naturally pay for your expenses, even if it is a day of drinking and drinking. But if you go that way, I won't prepare a single supply for you, and you can prepare as much as you like. However, if someone wants to do business with the Zhang Chamber of Commerce, it is a matter of the Chamber of Commerce, and it has nothing to do with the Zhang family. Master Zhang sighed and said solemnly.
"The child understands!" Zhang Hongbin is very sure of his promise.
The next day, Zhang Hongbin moved out of Zhang's house and lived in the annex in Xishan. And the entire West Mountain, at that moment, was classified by Master Zhang under the name of the Third Young Master. No one knows what kind of trouble the father and son have, but everyone knows that Old Man Zhang stopped the third young master's monthly routine, and it is obvious that the two fathers and sons have a conflict.
It's just puzzling that here the third young master, Master Zhang has sent more than a dozen guards, all of whom are the most loyal to the old Zhang family, and they are also the ones who can be loyal to the Zhang family. So if it is said that Master Zhang does not value Zhang Hongbin, it seems unlikely.
Interestingly, Wang Er was then invited into the study by Master Zhang, and soon after, he came to the Xishan Annex and served as a guard.
Looking at Wang Er, who came to report, Zhang Hongbin couldn't help but sigh, there is a good father, and sure enough, the starting point is much higher than others. As for whether Wang Er can be retracted, that's his business. He believes that as a modern person, it will not be difficult to subdue an ancient person.
But before that, it's time to go to the human market......