The gentle cool breeze blows over the cheeks, and the coolness penetrates from the outside and radiates from the heart.
Wang Yan's body tensed, he opened his eyes, and looked around with sharp eyes, observing where he was at this moment.
The sun is warm in the sky, it is the rising sun. In front of us is a tall green and black wall about ten feet tall, with several straw arrow targets below. Next to him is an ancient pavilion, with a weapon rack standing under it, including a horse spear, a red cherry spear, a half-moon halberd, a zhangba spear, a simple sword and a Mo Dao. In addition, there are several regular swords without spear points. gun barrel. The weapons and equipment are cold and sharp, and you can tell by looking at them that you have a good weapon.
Looking at the large open land of more than 100 square meters, it is not difficult to know that this place is a martial arts arena.
On the west side, there is a big house with flying eaves and green tiles. Through the double doors, behind the darkness is another large area of light. The place must be quite big. On the threshold, a young man in Tsing Yi with a boy bun sat, holding his chin in boredom, looking at the sky and the ground.
Looking at myself, I am wearing a short attire, black cloth shoes, my long hair is tied up in a bun, and I wear a green bun to fix my hair to prevent it from being spread out due to too much movement. This is exactly what I wear for martial arts training.
After confirming that the location was safe, Wang Yan began to accept the identity assigned to him by his living father this time.
Wang Yan, 18 years old, lives in Wangjiazhuang, ten miles west of Jingdongxi Road - Dongping Mansion - Yunzhou - Yanggu County. He has been fond of practicing martial arts since he was a child, and is also slightly interested in reading. However, Wu has not joined the army. Wen is a scholar. Before the government examination No.
Both of my parents died of illness three years ago, leaving behind thousands of acres of land, as well as this big house where they live, as well as wine shops, pharmacies, and cloth stores in Yanggu County, a caravan carrying goods from north to south, and dozens of people from Wangjiazhuang. Various IOUs owed by the family on credit. After a lot of struggle, he completely took control of the huge family business.
At the same time, he is deeply loved by his neighbors and is currently the Baozheng of Wangjiazhuang, in charge of household security and training of bravery. Of course, normally his title should be "Da Baochang". This was the system changed by Wang Anshi's reform, and fifty households had a "Da Baochang". Wangjiazhuang is a fairly large village with fifty-one households and more than three hundred people. It's just that as time has evolved, the default is called righteousness. A serious Baozheng is in charge of more than two thousand people. He is just a village chief.
As for why he is loved by his neighbors, of course it is because most of the land in Wangjiazhuang belongs to him. The remaining people do not hold much land. Except for those who go out to work, basically everyone in Wangjiazhuang belongs to him. tenant. According to the living father, this lot of land was acquired bit by bit when there was a disaster or when a family encountered trouble. This is also a normal accumulation method for landlords.
He can be considered a good landlord, and the land rent he collects is not high. After taking away all kinds of taxes, the lives of the people of Wangjiazhuang can still be lived. It's really hard to open the pot, but when I get to Wang Baozheng's house, I can receive some assistance or borrow some money and food. Therefore, in Yanggu County, he was a well-known Wang Daguan.
"The Sword Comes"
The current time is the early summer of the first year of Zhenghe, that is, 1111 AD. The person sitting on the dragon throne is the famous artist Zhao Ji. And this time is only fifteen years away from Jingkang Year.
This turned out to be a decent landowner, and he was regarded as a standard living father, saving him the initial accumulation and taking care of his great son. Of course, the reason is basically the same, that is, he really lets go and uses his hands and feet to achieve the current family business. It will not be very laborious. It is better to do it in one step and be more direct. Living dad has always been very direct...
After getting some information about himself, Wang Yan went to the weapon rack, took the long spear with red tassels, and started practicing on the martial arts field in his courtyard. This weapon cost a lot of money and was carefully crafted by the craftsmen from Yingtian Mansion.
Weapons are extensions of his limbs, so he can use common weapons very well.
But to be honest, if he was playing around with his weapon at home, it would be fine if no one held him accountable. If he were to be held accountable, arrested, beaten, and imprisoned for another three to five years, there would be no problem at all. Not to mention what was shown on TV, a group of people holding weapons and swaggering loudly on the street, one by one, no one can think about it.
After all, Lao Zhao had given up his martial arts for the sake of the Zhao family, let alone a dangerous person with a sharp blade. Carrying weapons on the street now is basically the same as gesticulating with guns on the street in modern times. But that’s what people’s stories are, and now it’s rationalized.
While practicing martial arts, Wang Yan was distracted by thinking about how to do things this time.
There are still fifteen years until Jingkang. At this time, if you want to take the imperial examination and become an official, it is basically too late. No matter how flattering he is, it will still be difficult for him to stay in power for fifteen years. There is only one big boss in the court, and there is also the struggle between the old and the new parties. It is not easy to use the official position to influence national policies and mobilize resources. Not to mention the well-known shortcomings of three redundancies and two accumulations. There are so many short-term officials waiting to be ranked. The competition is fierce. He has to be good at licking to get to the top. It is not worth spending too much energy.
As for joining the army, forget it, it would be better to take the imperial examination. Firstly, the status of the military is low, and secondly, there are various constraints and precautions, making it difficult to get along. Di Qing, Yue Fei, such awesome people were all killed.
If he really got involved in the army, he would definitely be able to get to that level. But judging from the conduct of the old Zhao family and the civil servants in power, unless he directly rebelled, it would not be much better. That is not something that can be solved by flattery and various benefits transfer, but when they get to that position and have the soldiers and horses in their hands, they can't sleep well. That is to say, 'It doesn't matter whether you have a rebellious mind or not, but the ability to rebel is important.' That set.
Of course, his identity is now a landlord. If he is a big-headed soldier, or has become a petty official, that is another way of saying it. So after much thought, he decided that it would be better to just infiltrate from the local area.
As for Liangshan Song Jiang’s group, let’s talk about it later. After all, he doesn't know what's going on in Liangshan yet, and he doesn't know where the plot will go. And to be honest, he didn't mean to cause trouble with Liangshan. After all, in the border of Shandong, Liangshan was tormenting him, so it was dark under his lamp, which was pretty good...
After thinking about it for a while, I was almost done with the gun. I stopped the move, flicked the gun and then tossed it casually. The spear accurately landed on the weapon rack and was inserted into the fixed hole.
The boy in Tsing Yi trotted forward holding a kettle and cup: "Master, drink slowly, the bath water is ready."
This boy's name is Wang Baoqing. He is the eldest son of the family and he is thirteen this year. Their family farmed the land of Wang Yan's family. When the boy grew up, he could no longer afford to study, so he came here to work as a boy, doing whatever work he could to make money to supplement the family's income. They are not prostitutes, they are legitimate paid child laborers.
Wang Yan nodded and took the water cup, and let the boy pour warm water. While drinking the water, he said, "Don't rush to take a bath. Let's walk around the house first to calm down."
It was natural for the child laborer to follow behind and wander around the mansion.
This mansion is a large courtyard surrounded by high walls, forming a cross as a whole. The front and rear doors separate the front yard and the back house. On the east side of the front yard are two rows of more than twenty houses, and on the west side are warehouses, grain stacks, and kitchens. At the second gate across the courtyard is the front hall of the three rooms. After passing through a section of the courtyard, there are three main rooms in the backyard. There are more than ten wing rooms on the east and west sides, and a kitchen.
Behind the main house is a garden with rocks, flowers, trees and trees. Between the two gates, there are two roads, east and west. To the east is a martial arts training ground for horse racing, and to the west is a stable with three tall horses, which are considered good horses. There is also a cowshed with ten old scalpers in it, which are used by tenants in need during farming without charge. On weekdays, the children of the tenant families would come to graze the cattle and feed them with grass to make green storage, which was considered the cost of using the cattle.
In addition, there are several two-story watchtowers in the yard, which are used for viewing and for observation and investigation, in case someone comes to rob. Because the house is built on a hill and is not connected to the village below, the view is still good. There is also a small stream below, with green mountains, green water, blue sky and white clouds, and the scenery is also excellent.
The entire land covers an area of 1,000 square meters, maybe more than 2,000 square meters. Standing on the watchtower, all the cultivated land as far as the eye can see is basically his. He also has the final say on the mountains behind. If the villagers go into the mountains and catch prey, they have to bring some to him.
Of course there are many people in such a big house. There are sixteen young and strong thugs, two couples who cook, six servants who work as sweepers, two maids who work part-time as shoes and clothes, and a middle-aged housekeeper named Wang Fusheng. Except for the two maids who sold their bodies, the others were hired with money. The housekeeper has been working in their house for many years and is considered a member of the family and is trustworthy.
This family's business is very sufficient, so he can be called a big landlord. Otherwise, the landlord must be defeated. Just look at him and you will know. If Wang Daguan hadn't been kind-hearted, all the villagers who came from the same family and were related to each other many years ago in Wangjiazhuang would have been completely harmed by him.
After looking around, Wang Yan went to a room in the east wing and soaked in a large wooden bucket with warm water. It was also at this time that he noticed that the tattoo on his body appeared automatically.
Maybe it's to suit the plot, after all, people who come out to hang out now, whether they commit crimes and have tattoos on their bodies, they just have them tattooed on their bodies deliberately. There are many people in that group on Liangshan Mountain. This is the fashion of gangsters. It’s hard to say modern. After all, it’s about personality, hobbies, and niche culture. But now it can be said with certainty that there are no good people with tattoos. The ingredients are very simple. They are either gangsters, gangsters, or criminals.
It doesn't matter to him, it's just as fancy as all the bells and whistles. Huo Daddy also explained that it was carefully made by the tattoo masters of Daming Mansion, and the origin is quite clear...
After a simple wash, Wang Yan sat alone at the fine sandalwood dining table in the back hall of the main room and ate breakfast, millet porridge, a few side dishes, and a few boiled eggs. He ate normally. . The two maids who had eaten earlier were waiting on him. Wang Fusheng, the butler, sat opposite Wang Yan, drinking tea and reporting on the family business situation to Wang Yan, the eldest young man.
Of course the business is very good, otherwise there wouldn't be a house as big as his. Although the scale is not very large, the profits are very considerable, involving mountain goods, furs, etc., and also have dealings with the Liao Kingdom in the north, which can be regarded as cross-border trade.
After the report, Wang Fusheng frowned and said, "Master, Ximen Qing has been a little dishonest recently. He has been doing tricks behind his back to steal business from us."
Wang Yan thought for a moment and checked the background information of the system: "I will never die when Ximen Qing dies. I have always been thinking about my Wang family's property. Uncle Fu, don't relax and pay more attention to his actions."
Ximen Qing's business is bigger than his, not only in Yanggu County, but also in Yingtian Mansion and even Bianliang. He is a serious and wealthy man. The reason why he lives in Yanggu County instead of going to a big city is not surprising, because here he is the boss and has strength in both black and white. When he goes to other places, he is the grandson. Where can anyone who works in Yanggu County Power brings happiness and comfort.
"Yes, Master."
"I heard somewhere before that there is a man named Wu Song in Qinghe County who is quite brave. Send someone to find out more about him and get in touch with him. If you can, please bring him to see me."
This was when he saw the information about Ximen Qing just now, and took a look at the information about Yanggu County Government. There was no such thing as Wu Song, the master of tiger hunting. That means he hadn't arrived yet, so he arranged it like this. The information in the system is all related to him. As a well-known local landowner, he is naturally familiar with the county government and everyone in the government knows about it.
Wang Fusheng responded. Seeing that the eldest young master didn't say anything, he excused himself and went to do his own thing. After all, it is such a big stall, and the eldest young master is only responsible for giving orders. As the housekeeper, he is very busy every day.
Wang Yan had no other instructions, it was because he didn't understand the situation now and there was no need to act in a hurry. First have an idea of your financial situation and understand the situation, and then figure out what to do next. As for Ximen Qing's seeking death, that was secondary. When he figured it out, this guy would definitely be the first to die. Whether there is industry or not is secondary. The main thing is that Yanggu County can only have one high-ranking official.
After having breakfast and resting for a while, Wang Daguan planned to go out for a walk to find out the current situation. He changed into a green gown, his hair was tied into a bun by the maid, and a jade green hairpin was inserted into it. He looked at the polished bronze mirror and nodded with satisfaction. Modern people don't realize it, but in ancient times, he was very handsome after such a mess...
A nurse followed in a horse-drawn carriage, with Wang Baoqing hanging on the back. Wang Daguan slinked down the hillside with his hands behind his back. He wanted to see the situation in Wangjiazhuang first. These few hundred people are the basic base and must be taken care of.
"Baoqing, I remember you did well in reading before?"
"Where can I find a young master? Young master, you are a scholar."
"You, at such a young age, are very talented. You can be a scholar even if you are studying. How can I be a good martial artist who failed to pass the examination?" Looking at the smart boy beside him, he sounded sensible. Wang Yan shook his head, smiled, and asked, "What did Master say?"
"Master said I can hit it, but he, Daniu, Erhu and the others also said the same thing..."
"What about yourself?"
"I have no idea."
"The way of a university lies in being clear about virtue, in being close to the people, and in striving for perfection."
Wang Baoqing looked at the eldest young master in confusion, but he still said: "This is the first sentence of the opening chapter of the university chapter, it is..."
From the mansion on the hillside to the village at the foot of the mountain, it looks very close, but in fact it is still several hundred meters away. Discussing the first sentence of a college chapter is not a simple process. If you break it down and explain it in detail, you can really talk about it for two nights. Along the way, I listened to this kid talking while shaking his head.
Arriving at the school at the entrance of the village, Wang Yan waved his hand, listened to the long sound of reading coming from the school, and looked at the thin children with a smile: "Do you still want to study and test for merit?"
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
Thanks to the three brothers (Best Quarter) (Xiaoyao Xiaoxiao) (Can I not be a supervisor) for their continued support.
