After the master and servant exchanged greetings, Shu Shu remembered a piece of gossip and said, "I heard that on the day of your wedding, the original leader of the Gao family went to make trouble?"
The Gao family is a small surname, and together with several other surnames, it is under the leadership of an assistant named Chen.
Last year, the three banners of the Ministry of Internal Affairs increased the number of assistants and supervisors due to population growth, and the Gao family was separated and given the position of assistant.
Walnut said: "They are also in-laws. Na Zuoling is the eldest brother of my concubine. At that time, he wanted to tell our second master about the girl who had gone astray. Later, with the advice of the ninth master, he revealed the matter and the two families broke off contact. , the Chen family also lost its assistant. Seeing that the Gao family was getting up and getting closer, my concubine wanted to give me a showdown and mentioned that the Gao and Chen families wanted to discuss marriage in the early years, but my mother-in-law directly kicked her out!"
Seeing that Gao Bin has a good future, he is just a fat man.
The concubine had no girls of her own, but she also had nieces and nephews from her husband's family. She wanted to sell Gao Bin's marriage.
Naturally, she looked down upon Walnut, a girl from an ordinary civilian family.
Shu Shu listened and said, "Your mother-in-law is a sensible person."
Shu Shu also knew about Gao Bin's almost engagement back then.
The daughter of the Chen family has a cousin from the Jin family.
The Jin family was Gui Dan's maternal family. They had connections with Guo Guiren in their early years and were also from Suo'etu.
The childhood sweethearts of the children took a wrong step, and the baby was born with dark knots.
Later, when the Jin family was questioned, all their children were charged with Xin Zheku's crimes. The daughter of the Chen family also had an abortion and went to the Gao family to cheat her into a marriage.
Walnut said: "Our concubine is really stupid. Now that her husband's family is in decline and her sister's family has grown up, it's time to straighten up her waist. She doesn't want to heal the relationship, but instead rushes to fight for that side. This also makes my mother-in-law completely give up."
Shu Shu said: "If nothing else, please be more filial to the old lady when you are at home. As for your mother-in-law, I heard she has a strong temper, so there is no need for Ding to be Ding and Mao to Mao. If you encounter problems, let Gao Bin deal with them." go."
Hearing this, Walnut said with a hint of worry: "The old lady has grown up. She was angry with my concubine again a year ago. She was in some situations in the next life. She almost didn't get through it before the year."
There was no one in Gao Bin's maternal family, so Gao Bin's maternal grandmother was taken to Gao's family for retirement.
This old lady was also a fourth-grade Taoist priest, and her husband was a fourth-grade Taoist priest during his lifetime. However, after his death, his son died long ago.
The concubine who almost cheated Gao Bin was the old lady's eldest daughter and Mrs. Gao's sister.
Shu Shu said: "It's already the New Year's Eve, so I should be fine. I'll take good care of myself for half a year, and I won't be able to recover at all."
Walnut nodded and said: "Yes, my mother-in-law is filial. She spends most of her time with the old lady this year and after."
Shu Shu remembered an interesting anecdote about the Gao family.
The Gao family was in decline, and Gao Bin's father and brother died in their prime. Gao Bin wasted half of his life, and did not become a high-ranking official for more than ten years.
When Yongzheng ascended the throne, Gao Bin was promoted to the sixth rank of the Internal Affairs Bureau. Later, he was transferred to weaving, and then to the political history. Within ten years, he was promoted to the first rank and served as the governor of the river.
Some people in later generations said that the Gao family's fortune was due to the accumulation of evil virtues.
It's about Gao Bin's father, Gao Yanzhong, supporting his mother-in-law.
It is said that the old lady died old and told her son-in-law about his filial piety before she died. With this kind of family tradition, her descendants will surely prosper.
The result is to the point.
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In the study room in the front yard, Brother Jiu was talking to Gao Bin, and they were talking about official business.
"Master, are you ready?"
"Excuse me. They are two staff members of the former Daxing County Magistrate. One is good at punishment and the other is good at money and food." Gao Bin said.
Daxing County is one of the two capital counties, and the county magistrate changes frequently.
Brother Jiu said: "It's good if it's done properly. Although you want to promote new grain varieties, you must also be upright. The county magistrate must be able to find no faults. If there is a mistake, whether it is hard work or merit, it will all be directly It’s a big deal, is it a loss?”
Gao Bin said: "Master Jiu, don't worry, I will be cautious and take care of both tasks."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "It's good to know. By the way, since An Qi is buying land in Xianghe, there must be someone who is right and he knows the seller. When the time comes, you can take him and weigh the big ones with a lot of land, and then choose them." Just a few is enough.”
Gao Bin said: "Thank you, Mr. Jiu, for reminding me. Yesterday I went to Baiweiju with An Qi to eat out, and I made an appointment with him to have a drink in Xianghe later in the day."
Today is only the second day of February, and the dinner will be held in late February. This is because the other party wants to see how Gao Bin behaves after arriving in Xianghe.
Brother Jiu didn't worry about this and just said to Gao Bin: "I know your ambition is to become a parent official. Zhili has experienced nine droughts in ten years. It would be better if the Xianghe River is irrigated by the Chaobai River. But in this case, where before The agricultural tax is complete. Except for the new grain planting area, you can't achieve any other political achievements. Do you have any other plans? If it's just the new grain planting area, he's like a big boss, just following orders and not showing off. Come on."
Gao Bin's eyes lit up when he heard this. He took out a folded page from his sleeve and said, "I was about to tell Master Jiu this. This is the Xianghe political plan written by my servant. You can help me control it..."
Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows.
This kid is still prepared.
But it's not surprising. He will take office tomorrow, so he must be aware of it.
Brother Jiu came over to take a look. When he saw the content clearly, he couldn't help but hummed: "Okay, if you don't miss this thing, do you plan to copy it?"
It turns out that the first point mentioned above is that there are many hot springs in Xianghe, so Dongzi cuisine can be promoted and supplied to the capital.
The second article mentioned that forest land that is not suitable for farming can be developed into a breeding industry. Pigs, sheep, chickens, and ducks can also be supplied to the capital.
The third article mentioned that the Chaobai River, Beiyun River, Qinglongwan River and the diversion ditch into the Chaohe River within Xianghe River can develop fisheries along the river and supply fish and shrimp to the capital.
Gao Bin planned to seize the local agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery and turn Xianghe County into the vegetable garden of the capital.
He was born and raised in the imperial city, so he knew that the bannermen were wealthy and liked to talk about food and clothing.
There is no way to wear this, it is supplied by Jiangnan; if you eat this, Xianghe can be the icing on the cake.
Gao Bin said with a smile: "As a servant by my side, I am familiar with these things, and I feel more at ease. If I start from these to increase the income of the place and the people, and accomplish one thing, it will not be in vain. If everything is done, in the future, The people in the capital will be well supplied, and the people in Xianghe will also be able to gain more.”
Brother Jiu said: "Don't worry about Dongzi Cai. It costs a lot, but the profit can be guaranteed. Livestock and poultry breeding here is very risky. Don't do bad things with good intentions. You have to think carefully. It's better to take it slow than to rush." "
Gao Bin stopped laughing and said seriously: "Don't worry, Mr. Jiu, my family has also survived through poverty, and we know the sufferings of ordinary people."
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "Let An Qi show you what real common people are. When your family was at its poorest, you still had a share of your father's salary and your mother's monthly errand money. You guys The three brothers have not delayed studying and practicing martial arts, and your two sisters have also reached the age and have dowries to get married. This is already the life of a middle-class family outside, and ordinary people outside still have no way to feed themselves."
Baoyi is also a bannerman, so naturally he is also a hardcore farmer.
Therefore, the poverty Gao Bin experienced was different from the poverty outside.
Not to mention that both his grandfather and maternal grandfather were in the fourth rank of Taoist level, after being officials.
Gao Bin was speechless.
He made several trips to Baoding Huangzhuang last year.
According to Brother Ninth's words, he thought of the tenant farmers who lived in a bit of embarrassment. Their clothes were all patched, and their children had to work hard early and had no money to study.
When droughts and floods occur, the food obtained is not enough for rations, and it is necessary to go out to escape during the slack season.
If someone is sick or something, it is not uncommon to sell their children directly.
Gao Bin understood what Brother Jiu meant. For ordinary people, they could not bear the risks of breeding independently.
A little carelessness will make things worse.
In this way, what you implement will not be a policy that enriches the people, but a policy that harms them.
Gao Bin became more solemn and said: "My servant Xie Jiuye reminds me that regarding livestock and poultry, I will not promote it easily. We will wait until we have a comprehensive solution."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "That's good. It's important to be safe. Otherwise, if you set up a few stalls in a hurry without being thorough, then not only will your hard work be in vain, but also the fourth brother and Khan Ama will do it in the future." , when I think of you, I always have the impression that you don’t distinguish between priorities, you are reckless, and you are not useful.”
Gao Bin took note of everything carefully.
Brother Jiu remembered Shu Shu's words and gave another instruction, saying: "Although you are not Fourth Brother's disciple, you are working as an errand with Fourth Brother. You are not a master and servant, but also a subordinate. In the next three years, you will report and hand over to Fourth Brother more. Then, Remember to be more polite and follow the rules of the disciples. Don’t miss those who have three birthdays and two birthdays. Fourth brother has a strict temperament and values the rules."
Gao Bin hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Master Jiu, I will save all my slaves..."
Although they were all close friends, there was a big difference between them and they felt uncomfortable leaving them behind. Shu Shu did not prepare any food, but asked Bai Guo to prepare a serving of Cheng Yi.
Four pieces of palace silk, a pair of burnt blue blessing plaques, a pair of gilt pocket watches, and two envelopes of silver.
When the things are laid out, the money seems ordinary. The other three things are considered good even if they are placed in the noble family.
Seeing this, Walnut said hurriedly: "I just received the reward from Fujin a few years ago. I don't have the nerve to accept these anymore. They are too valuable."
Shu Shu said: "You are young, don't think about being modest when you go to the place, otherwise someone will kick your nose and face. People rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles. This is to give you status. You don't need to be heretics. Do your job well. I'll wait." Now that you have received your order, let’s have wine and play cards together.”
The walnuts were finally collected.
Just in time, Brother Jiu also sent someone to ask, so Walnut resigned and left.
Shu Shu ordered Ging Guo to deliver it.
Brother Jiu came back and said to Shu Shu: "It's easier said than done. It's really worrying to step out this way. At such an age, it's a little careless. It's not a big mistake, but he died in front of the emperor." My fourth brother is a strict one. If Gao Bin takes this step, everything will be fine. If he shows his timidity, I really can’t say what will happen in the future. If he can’t say, he will be sent far away. After ten or eight years, he will be able to survive. Only by achieving great political achievements can we smooth the path ahead..."
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