Spring couplets were posted on the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month. The Qing Dynasty's "Yanjing Years' Notes" said that "Spring couplets are peach charms." In the Zhou Dynasty, they were hung on the rectangular peach boards on both sides of the gate. During the Five Dynasties, Emperor Meng Chang of Shu once wrote "New Year's greetings" Yu Qing, Jiajie Changchun." Until the Song Dynasty, the way of inscribing peach charms also changed, from peach wood board to paper, and Spring Festival couplets also became an art that is loved by both refined and popular people.
According to the rotational rest plan formulated by the civil servants, the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month is the statutory rest day for civil servants, but military personnel and military attachés do not have this benefit. According to the explanations of the civil servants, the New Year and the holidays are the best time for gangsters to commit crimes and for hostile countries to conduct sneak attacks and infiltrations. As the patron saint of the Ming Empire, everyone can rest, but warriors cannot.
However, Wang Bushi, who had just joined Jinyiwei a few days ago, did not have that awareness. Humans are not machines and they always need a few days of rest throughout the year. So Wang Busheng waved his hand, and everyone at the Hundred Household Office in Dongshi was on holiday today.
After lunch, the Wang family mansion became lively. Miao Cuihua and Xiao Hong and Xiao Lu were busy cleaning the house. White cats, black dogs and others also helped, and the workers in the snack workshop also had a holiday, bringing snacks to the workshop. The gifts that were distributed went home happily, and Boss Wang and others also returned to the Wang family.
This was Wang Busui's first New Year in the Ming Empire, and it was of great significance. Therefore, Wang Busui was willing to spend money. He bought new clothes for everyone in the Wang family mansion, and also gave festive gifts. The wine and meat he bought filled the kitchen. , not gaining three pounds during the Chinese New Year is a punishment for oneself.
Wang Busheng, who was bored, sat in the yard, adjusting his seats according to the situation from time to time so as not to affect them while they were working.
"Hey, Black Dog, climb up a little higher and wipe the top of the pillars clean," Wang Fusheng told them while drinking tea. They should work carefully and don't paint on the surface.
"Master, I can't climb that high." Black Dog is in a bit of trouble.
"You can climb as high as your dreams. Master, I believe in you," Wang Bushui encouraged. People are always forced. If you push, you will get unexpected results. It's similar to a dog's rush. You can jump over the wall.
"Young Master, dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel. After being slapped in the face by reality countless times, Black Dog also came to his senses."
"Oh, I didn't expect that. Black Dog, you also know how to sum up the past and for a better tomorrow. Master, I was literate at the age of three, read all the ancient books at the age of four, and could compose poems at the age of five. I have known for five hundred years, and I have known for a hundred years. Five hundred years later, tell me if there is any other summary of your life. Master, I will correct it for you.'
"When you climb high, you fall hard."
"Black Dog, you can't say that." Wang Bu Die reassured the tea cup and was bored. Wang Bu Die didn't mind changing Black Dog's erroneous idea of not wanting to make progress. "If you don't climb higher, how can you appreciate the heights?" Beautiful scenery, we can heal a broken leg, we can heal a broken face, let me tell you, black dog, the air at high places is sweet."
"Really, it's as sweet as candied fruit"? The black dog, who had never climbed to a high place, was doubtful.
"It's true, young master, I have read the book, I won't lie." The king's unwavering promise that he would not die.
Black Dog is still a little suspicious, "Li Bai is also a scholar, and he likes to lie. I heard that yesterday he called on the people of Songjiang Prefecture to donate money to repair the private school. In fact, he felt that the red envelopes he gave to the high officials in the capital were too small and lost. It’s because of the face of Songjiang Prefecture that the people are allowed to donate money.”
"Ahem, Li Bai is so ugly, how can he compare with me, the young master? Appearance is justice, have you heard that?" It is understandable that Li Bai would ask for bribes in disguise during the festival. After all, this is a glorious tradition that has lasted for five thousand years in China. The difference is that some people received lotus seeds and longan bacon, some received high-priced gifts, and some What people receive are cash red envelopes and shopping cards.
"Master, you didn't lie to me. Good-looking people never lie to others."
Wang Bu Shou pointed at his face, "Look at this young master's face, how could such a handsome man lie to you?"
"Okay, let me climb up and give it a try." Black Dog wanted to taste the sweet air at high places.
Making up his mind, Black Dog hugged the pillar with both legs and clawed upwards with both hands. This posture was also what Black Dog was best at. It had been tested many times and had defeated several girls in Shuang Wai Wai Wai Bathhouse. Come down.
The pillars were too slippery, so Black Dog finally climbed up with all his strength. He took a deep breath of the air from high places, and felt that it was different from what the young master said. Black Dog took another breath, and thought about it carefully, with a look on his face. With doubts, "Master, why can't I taste the sweetness?"
"A sincere heart leads to wisdom. Let me ask you, have you gone to Shuangwai Wai Bathhouse again to take a bath?"
"Master, I am". Black Dog spoke hesitantly.
"Tell me, did you go?"
This is related to his salary. Black Dog explained, "Master, please listen to my explanation. I went to the bathhouse, but I really just took a shower and didn't do anything."
"There is no need to explain. An explanation is a cover-up, and a cover-up is the fact. If you go to Shuangwai Wai Wai Bathhouse and you don't do anything, why go there to do it?" Wang Busui lamented, "Unhealthy places will not only pollute your soul, but also make you The facial features lose their original functions,”!
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"Really, Master, I won't lie. The reason why you can't smell sweetness is because you have lost your sense of smell and taste."
"Oh, what should I do?" Hei Gou was very worried that there was something wrong with his body.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine when you come down soon." Pointing to the white cat, Wang Bushit ordered, "White cat, give the black dog a broom. Since they have all climbed up, let's clean it up."
"Ms. sir, you really know how to bully Black Dog and the others." Leng Bingbing walked over slowly and sat down next to Wang Busheng.
"No, Sister Leng, you misunderstood." Wang Busheng did not blush or feel shy because of being exposed. Instead, he stretched his neck and explained, "Mr., I am trying to make them realize the dangers of the world."
"Sophistication" Leng Bingbing did not continue this topic, but asked, "Ms. sir, what will happen if you are not on duty today?"
"No, the prefect announced the holiday time after the meeting yesterday morning. The government offices are closed. All civil servants do not need to be on duty at the government offices and can go home to celebrate the New Year."
"But Jinyiwei belongs to warriors,"
Wang Bu died unfazed, "Sister Leng, don't worry, nothing will happen. The biggest problem is that the imperial censor will be impeached, and your salary will be deducted by the emperor. Our family is rich, so it's not that bad."
"It's not a matter of salary deduction," Leng Bingbing said with some worry on his face, "Sister Zhang's family came to visit yesterday and told me the news. Just a few days ago, Japanese pirates attacked six of our coastal guards. My husband is a Jinyi Guard. You should be careful to avoid accidents that may make you overwhelmed.”
"Haha, Sister Leng, you are worrying too much. Our Qianhu Office has less than ten people in total. Even if the Japanese pirates attack, we Jinyi Guards can't do anything. And Songjiang Mansion has a garrison of 3,000 people. With them here, it should be Nothing will go wrong'!
Hearing what Wang Bushit said was reasonable, Leng Bingbing also put away his worries and said, "Maybe."
The holidays are a time for receiving and giving gifts. As a hundred households in Dongshi, I govern dozens of shops and hundreds of households. According to the rules of the officialdom and the laws of human survival, the county magistrate is not as good as taking charge now. I will not die for the king. It was also necessary to give gifts. In order to prevent the gift-giver from waiting too long, Wang BuSi simply sat at the door. Leng Bingbing was afraid that Wang BuSi would catch a cold, so he thoughtfully placed two stoves next to Wang BuSi.
"Sir, how many gifts do you think our Dongshi Baihu Office can receive today?" Ge laughed as brightly as a chrysanthemum.
Everyone is very busy during the holiday. In order to save time on receiving and giving gifts, Wang Busheng specially asked Ge Da and Ge Er, two good brothers, to be responsible for transporting gifts. Liu Mei, a top student who drank foreign ink, was responsible for registration.
"Gedda, please pay attention to your words."
"Uh" Ge Da was puzzled.
"I was the one who took the lead in cleaning the streets for the people. I found the cat that was lost in Grandma Li's house. I was the one who solved the case and found the wild dog that committed the crime when Zhu Zhu's dog got pregnant for no reason. The pigs had diarrhea and diarrhea and were cured after taking the medicine I took. They should be thanking me and sending gifts to me. It has nothing to do with Dongshi Baihu Office."
After listening to Wang Busui's detailed explanation, Ge Da nodded in agreement, "What you said makes sense, sir."
Liu Mei, who was on the side, looked a little unnatural after hearing what Wang Bushit said, "Young master, the Jinyiwei is also responsible for straying animals, treating diseases, and unethically getting pregnant."
Feeling the contempt in Liu Mei's tone, Wang Bushit retorted, "Liu Mei, first of all, your understanding is wrong. They are all serving the people of Songjiang Prefecture. What's the difference? Animals are also alive, and they also have the right to enjoy the rights of living creatures." Didn’t you hear about power when you were studying in a beautiful country? All animals there have inheritance rights. I have to say that our Ming Empire lags far behind Western countries in this regard. It is necessary to import cat food and dog food and water. Everyone who has cats and dogs at home advocates it. ".
"Master, what you said is so good, I applaud you," Liu Mei gave a thumbs up.
Wang Bushi accepted Liu Mei's praise.
He knows his own affairs well, and the king wants to do big things even if he is not dead. Arresting important criminals in the court, solving murder cases, and investigating hostile elements hidden among the people can also be regarded as his achievements in being qualified to guard thousands of households in Jinyi. Who would have thought that hundreds of people in the East City The people in the household were all law-abiding people, and they did not commit any crimes or cheat. The only major case was when Zhu Zhu's dog bit someone. Wang Busheng was responsible for the mediation, and Zhu paid for the medical expenses.
The Jin Yiwei in my impression is not that bad. Could it be that his domineering spirit has leaked out?
In just a few days of living in Jinyiwei, Wang Bushi lost confidence in his future development prospects. Such a unit was only suitable for elderly care, and it was really difficult to make progress. I don't know how true Zhang Luzi's promise is, or else the businessman is interested in collecting taxes, Wang Bushu thought in his mind.
A gust of wind passed by, waking up the four sleepy people.
"Sir, when will the gift-giver come?" Looking at the deserted road, Ge Er became a little anxious.
"Maybe we have to wait until dark," Wang Bushit said. "Although receiving and giving gifts is something that every official will do, it is not supported by the laws of the Ming Empire after all. People who give gifts will also be worried. When the moon is dark and the wind is high, it is It’s a good time to send gifts to the house.”
"Master Baihu, will you really come with others?" Ge Da asked this question.
"Yes, I will definitely do it. The people of Dongshi are all conscientious." Wang Bushit secretly cheered himself up. After living for two lifetimes, he finally became an official. There were people giving gifts in every small square. He was in the sixth rank. The common people should not will fall.
