After coming out of the public house, Wu Decao hurriedly approached Xu He and asked, "How was it?"
Xu He deliberately teased him: "It's a bit troublesome!"
Wu Decao's face froze, and he sighed randomly: "Yedu, there are so many people trying to pay tribute, how can it be my turn?"
Xu He nodded and said in a deliberately heavy tone: "That's right, and now all tributes have been changed. If a person like Brother Yaochen wants to be imprisoned, he must pay three hundred and thirty taels. This It’s just handed over to the court, but the Nanjian’s sacrificial wine and the Ministry of Etiquette’s joints cost at least three to four hundred taels!”
After hearing this, Wu Decao completely gave up hope and said with a wry smile: "Forget it, you have to pay so much money for Liangsheng. I can't afford it. I'd better wait until spring to come out of the government school to make a living. After all, I still have to support my family. We can’t hang out like we used to!”
Xu He thought that these days, Wu Decao had been staying at the school all the time and never went to hang out in those dirty places. It was probably because of Miss Ma that he began to feel at ease.
If a man has responsibility on his shoulders, it seems that he will really change a lot.
Seeing this, he stopped teasing Wu Decao, Xu He said with a smile: "Okay, Brother Yaochen, brother, I have paid the tribute fee of three hundred and thirty taels for you, and Professor Gao also promised to give you a place! "
After saying that, he took out the tribute document written by Gao Bi from his arms. This document was made in four copies. One copy was kept by the government, one copy was kept by the payer as a receipt, and the other two copies were sent to the school. Make a record of learning Taoism, and submit a copy to the Ministry of Etiquette for record.
Wu Decao and Qi Jiguang were both stunned when they saw the document. Isn't this too efficient?
The key is, three hundred and thirty taels, this... this amount of money is enough for a person to live for most of his life in a remote place in the Wei Dynasty.
However, Xu He took it immediately without any hesitation!
Wu Decao held the document, his throat seemed to be blocked by a stone, and the interference hurt. He could no longer control his emotions at this moment, holding Xu He's arm and said with tears in his eyes: "Liangsheng, we still want the money." Come back, how could I, Wu Decao, be so virtuous as to ask you to help me like this?"
Xu He saw a grown man crying like this, attracting the attention of the doorman but showing no intention of restraining himself. He felt a little unspeakable in his heart: "Brother Yaochen, don't be like this. It's just a joke. I treated you before." I said, that day in the middle of Qin Lake, when it was so dangerous, if you were willing to let me go first, I will remember your favor for the rest of my life!"
Wu Decao wiped away his tears and said, "But I hesitated at that time. Letting you go first was just an attempt to sell a favor!"
Xu He nodded and said: "I know, but at that critical moment of life and death, you can still say those words. Even if you hesitated at the time, it shows that you are not a ruthless person. That's fine. Besides, you can do it afterwards." Why don’t you take people with you to rescue us?”
It's okay not to mention this, but Wu Decao was even more ashamed when he mentioned it: "I went to save him, but I passed you by, and I'm still useless!"
"Okay, okay!" Xu He saw that he was really moved this time and confided everything that should be said and shouldn't be said. Knowing that he was really moved and miserable this time, Xu He said with a smile: "Don't worry , it’s just a matter of three hundred and thirty taels, our friendship will continue to grow in the future!”
"But, as for the Ministry of Ceremony and Etiquette..." Wu Decao wiped away his tears but still hesitated.
Xu He smiled: "Have you forgotten, what is my relationship with Mao Biao, the commander-in-chief of water transportation? His home is in Jinling..."
At this point, Wu Decao burst into tears and said with a smile: "Yes, Mao Yi is your sworn brother. If he comes forward, the Nanjing Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College will definitely not need your money, but it will be a favor for you!"
"It's okay, it's okay!" Xu He patted his shoulder.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. When Qi Jiguang heard about the general water transportation force, a light flashed in his eyes.
He was born in a health clinic, which was strictly under the jurisdiction of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. Naturally, he was very familiar with the distinguished families of the dynasty.
The water transport commander has always been led by the Mao family of Ning Guohou. Listening to Mao Bao's name, it seems that he must be someone from the Ningguo Hou family. Xu He, Xu He is actually a close brother of the current water transport commander of the Ning Guohou family?
Thinking of this, his heart suddenly felt tingling.
Xu He's uncle was the third assistant to the cabinet in charge of the Ministry of War, and his sworn brother was the Mao family of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
If Xu He helps me with my worried job, is it still a big deal?
Yes, according to the teacher, Xiao Shigong's position as cabinet minister may not last three years, but the Mao family...
That is the Mao family that shares a common bond with the country.
As long as the Mao family says hello, my own affairs won't be a big deal at all.
Seeing Wu Decao burst into tears of gratitude, he looked like he would devote his life to Xu He in the future.
Qi Jiguang, who was about to speak, suddenly backed down.
As a descendant of a family of military generals, although he is in a very difficult situation now, he still has the pride of a warrior.
If you really ask Xu He for help, you will have to owe him a huge favor.
What can I do to repay this favor?
Do you want to be like Wu Decao and swear to be loyal to this weak scholar who is younger than yourself for the rest of your life?
Just when Qi Jiguang was having a fierce struggle in his heart.
Two scholars came from a distance. When they saw Xu He from a distance, they said excitedly: "Ling Sheng, Liang Sheng! You've made it so hard for me, why are you here with Professor Gao!"
When he got closer, Xu He found that it was Ma Luo from the same house and another scholar he didn't know.
Marlow introduced: "This is Ma Cong, also known as Shun Da, my cousin!"
Xu He and the others hurriedly greeted him and said, "Brother Shun Da!"
Ma Cong said with a smile: "My younger brother is studying in the government school. Thanks to the care of Chief Xu Zhai, the annual exams have been completed today. I am hosting a banquet at home. I'd like to invite you... and invite three distinguished guests to come!"
Marlow said from the side: "Yes, Brother Liangsheng, Brother Yaochen, and..."
Wu Decao said quickly: "This is Qi Jiguang and Qi Yuanjing!"
Ma Luo nodded towards Qi Jiguang and said, "Brother Yuan Jing, you must be there!"
Xu He was not familiar with Ma Cong and did not want to participate.
But I heard that Xie Liangcai would also go, and besides, Marlow had a friendship with the same dormitory where they had a bedroom talk, so it was hard to offend him, so in the end he nodded and said: "Okay, we will definitely be there tonight!"
They probably wanted to invite other people, and after agreeing, the Ma brothers left in a hurry.
After the two left, Qi Jiguang felt a little embarrassed: "You are all classmates, I'm afraid it won't be good for me to go!"
Wu Decao had long discovered that Xu He seemed to be very interested in this guy named Qi, so he said kindly: "It doesn't matter, we are all friends here!"
Xu He also smiled and said: "Uncle and teacher haven't seen each other for a long time. They must have a lot to say. Let's not disturb them. Senior brother, just play with us tonight!"
Qi Jiguang was originally envious of literati, and of course he was also very interested in the gatherings and banquets held by literati. Seeing the warm invitation from the two of them, he smiled generously and said, "Okay, I've learned a lot too!"
