Chapter 48: Mu Gongfu
The horse came slowly, and the man on the horse held the reins in his hand, and then bumped sideways with the horse's slow movement.
"The lower official visited the governor, and the lower official waited for a long time." The Jiupin County Order half-clasped his fists and saluted.
Kneeling is suitable for the emperor in court, and the qualifications for going to the palace are at least from the sixth rank, and it has nothing to do with a nine-rank official who is far away from the edge.
Moreover, he will kneel when he sees the imperial guard, this governor has not yet taken office, and he is a grass citizen without an official seal.
"No courtesy...... I don't know what to say? ”
"The official words are 100 squares, and even 100 squares." As he spoke, he glanced at the one behind Chu Luoyu.
"It's ...... Giving up his younger brother, he is not talented and can't use his relationship, but fortunately he is self-taught and finds a way out by himself.
After a long time, he was already a nine-rank official, so I transferred him to me. ”
"It's okay, even adults don't have to explain to me, and the falling feathers still need to be cultivated by adults."
"Haha...... You're welcome, everyone is here, let's go to a tavern, if there is anything to deal with.
I also have selfish intentions in bringing you here, and I want to take my brother-in-law here to get acquainted with it. ”
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The group found a small restaurant casually, ate a few bites of wine and food, and drank the somewhat strong liquor for a while.
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"Sizhou (located in the western area of Dachang, mainly engaged in rice cultivation, a small amount of sericulture. Mu Gongfu'
Many years ago, Sizhou had a big official surnamed Mu who returned to his hometown, and the first emperor gave Mu Gong, and his son extended his nickname for three generations.
Mugongfu is one of the wealthier places in this state, which can be seen by its geographical location and wealth.
The huge courtyard has two stone piers next to the courtyard gate several meters high, and the stone piers are all carved beasts.
The snow-white Rui beast has a cold air in its eyes, and the corner of its eye is brushed with cinnabar.
Sharp fangs poked out slightly at the corners of his mouth, and his smooth body rose to the ground.
Standing beside the gate of the courtyard stood two housekeepers, both dressed in cyan robes.
This robe is also exquisite, and it is embroidered with something peculiar. It seems that these two gatekeepers are higher than the portrayers.
There is a difference in treatment alone, how can this kind of family not have a team of doormen.
They held the right side of their waist in their right hand and held the long knife pinned to their waist.
Most of the knife is in the scabbard, and only one handle is exposed. They also had a bag around their waists, which contained their identity tokens, some copper coins, and something.
There is a pond and a small flower garden in the Mu Gong Mansion, and the rest are large and small side houses.
A few smelts are placed in the pond, and pale green duckweed grows all over the clear water.
There are also some wild crucian carp that swim between the duckweed currents, and their small bodies swim in the duckweed.
The pond is surrounded by a fence made of rough and small wood, perhaps made by the wealthy to be close to the landscape.
The swimming fish fine stones, although not directly visible, but also trickle clear.
The flowerbed was a small layer of soil with a creeping pile of glowweed, a tiny plant that could refract faint moonlight.
During the day, you can also release some cloud smoke, as if you have arrived in a fairyland, and a white pavilion has been built next to this flower garden.
At the moment, far away in a small cabin in a quiet place.
The thatch had grown into a mess, and the large and small discarded furniture piled up on the side was scattered on the ground.
In this desolate scene, in this hut is a man dressed in white. Although it is not a clear eyebrow and a dignified appearance, it is a kind of majestic and natural.
The brush in his hand swims on the rice paper, and every stroke is as he wishes. The jade pendant around his waist shook twice.
This jade pendant is a small ring jade pendant that is broken in half, which is quite inconsistent with the identity of the head of Mu Gongfu.
There was a knock at the door, and he frowned, displeased with the pen, and put it back to the inkstone.
"Sir...... Excuse me, it's Mr. Lin ......" A little official buried his head in his arms and said with some embarrassment. The words are all intermittent, and none of them are smooth.
He knew that his master would practice calligraphy in this small dilapidated house at this hour every day, and this time was also the most taboo to be disturbed.
It was also unfortunate that this drudgery was brought to him, and he did not want to go back to that small place to live a poor life.
Although it is more bitter here, you don't have to worry about three meals a day, there is a quilt to cover in winter, and maybe there will be a few rewards every month.
It's not good to go back, it's a difficult thing for a family to have a full meal......
"It's okay, you let Manager Lin come over earlier."
Manager Nalin is a man with eagle eyes, sharp eyes, and a somewhat compact pace, and he looks like a martial arts practitioner when he looks closely.
His rough hands were covered with calluses, and he had been weathered and blistered in blood for years, and he was used to it.
"Master~" He bowed slightly, and said:
"According to the report of the Yanai, the internal line has been dealt with, and the county lord is not the biggest official. I heard that there was going to be a governor, and there was a saying that he was at the top of the list.
This matter ......"
"Even? We paid all those taxes last month, so now we're going to give me a replacement? The face of his official mansion is not so big, it seems that he is the villain.
My Mu Gongfu pays thousands of taels of silver in taxes a year, and now it is paid monthly, and this tax has risen by dozens of taels.
Don't you think I'm a wronged person! He said coldly.
"My lord, why don't you ......" Manager Lin made a gesture of wiping his neck, and his eyes were full of ruthlessness.
"This thing is settled, and the action is quick. He also has a big brother, who is in the village around here, and we can't afford to provoke bandits. ”
"Got it...... Sir, there is one more thing, the new governor may not buy our set...... This ......"
"Don't worry too much, I will marry the little girl to him without collecting money, although the little girl is not a country and a city, she is also a lady. If it doesn't work anymore, don't blame Mu for using force. ”
"Let Miss get married? Let's not mention whether it is willing or not, just for the sake of a governor...... Not necessarily? His eyes flashed with doubt and embarrassment.
"I know that you watched the little girl grow up, and I also treat you as my own brother. One is the good words of her parents, and she has no life to refute them. The second is that the governor may not be the foothold of that kid, and our Mu family has been suppressed until now......
We can only do business, not regency, and those who have military power have begun to do small things to us. But as long as my son-in-law is used by me, and he is his ruler, wouldn't it be beautiful!
I know you've only had one nephew in your life, presumably for him...... Childhood sweetheart, it's not that I don't allow it, it's God who is unfair. I'll help with that, and I'll treat him as my own son.
As long as I get things done here, I'll make your nephew's wedding a good one......"
"Yes...... Thank you for your concern, I will thank you for my nephew. ”
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Manager Lin was silent, and returned to his courtyard alone, looking towards the inner room.
couldn't help sighing: "Alain, the master wants to ...... the child I don't know if you're in the Heavenly Spirit...... You can't still see it. ”