On the second day of the first lunar month, I visited relatives and friends. Zhang Xing had no relatives and friends at all, so he naturally had nothing to do.
On the third day of the first lunar month, for most people, the Chinese New Year has not yet passed, and most government offices are still not working. Of course, Jing'an Station has not fully resumed work, but as a formal military member of the secret service agency, Zhang Xing He and Qin Bao will resume their previous duty hours from this day on.
Of course, the so-called "Dian Mao" does not mean seeing people early in the morning, because for the Jinyi Patrolmen, the hard work in the field is there. The so-called "Dian Mao" in Taichung is mostly a false story, that is, Zhang Xing was in charge of the team before As an internal copywriter and also involved in the general affairs of the Black Tower, he never got there just by playing the drum.
What's more, it's the duty during the Chinese New Year?
After a few months, I returned to the familiar small courtyard on Jingantai Island. For some reason, the sky was gloomy today and there were signs of snow, but the small courtyard was much deserted. Even the familiar Hei Shou in the Black Tower did not send anyone to exchange documents. The other members of the team came over to say hello at most, and then left in twos and threes, not knowing where they went to fish.
Zhang Xing didn't take it seriously at first, thinking it was because not all employees were at work yet, so there were only a few people.
But soon, as this phenomenon became more and more frequent, he finally realized that these people were deliberately avoiding... However, even so, Zhang Xing still didn't think much about it, only thinking that there was no wind protection in the public gate. Wall, it has been spread that Bai Yousi will be transferred to Xizhen Fusi due to the embarrassment of the political confrontation in Nanya.
According to the usual practice in the officialdom, if there is a slight movement at the top, the bottom will start thinking about it, and then make a fuss about it, not just once or twice.
However, at noon, when the snowflakes began to fall, Zhang Xing suddenly learned another reason for this phenomenon from an unexpected person. .
"Are they afraid of me?"
Zhang Xing raised his head from behind the case in surprise. "What are you afraid of me for?"
"It's not that I'm afraid." Xiao Gu said to him, holding a kettle. "But I was a little in awe... Actually, Zhang Baishou didn't know that there was a rumor on the island on the afternoon of New Year's Eve, which spread from the black shou people in the black tower. It was said that you, Zhang Baishou, Inspector Bai, and Sima Chang After the inspectors and inspectors narrated the trip and left, Zhongcheng said to the black-shou people around him: 'Sima Changjian and Bai Xingshou are indeed dragons among men, but you, Zhang Baishou, are the ones who can slay dragons!'"
Zhang Xing was stunned—how could he not know about this drama?
"This is the approximate rumor, and it is also the earliest and most fundamental." Xiao Gu continued. "In the past two days, the black shou people on duty had nothing to do, and because the comment was too powerful, they all went to read Zhang Baishou's announcement of your trip, and then they all talked about riding up the mountain alone and driving the tiger across the river. It's too exciting. Although it's a little smaller than Mr. Zhang from Nanya, the inside is the same. It shows that everyone underestimated you before... Then there were other weird rumors."
But Zhang Xing continued to listen, and when he heard Nanya Zhang Gong, he suddenly realized.
In fact, now that I think about it carefully, when Sima Zheng praised Zhang Xing, he mentioned Nanya. Yesterday, when Bai Yousi came, he also said that Nanya praised him... But at that time, Zhang Xing had not yet praised him because of the Huaibei incident. From beginning to end, I had been a little absent-minded... Until last night when Bai Yousi came to comfort me and ease his mood. In addition, he heard the rumor today about Grandmaster Cao's praise, but Zhang Xing didn't know where he was. I have taken advantage of Zhang Shizhao and Zhang Zuocheng of Nanya.
Because riding alone into the mountains and driving the tiger across the river was very similar to what Zhang Shizhao did in the past when he created divisions and instigated internal strife among the Wu clan!
They are all capable of handling people's hearts, they are all masters of fire, and they solve the situation from an angle that outsiders find incredible, and in the end they succeed.
However, the key to the problem does not lie in the brilliance of the strategy and the courage of the actions. There is no shortage of heroes in the world. The real key to the problem is that Zhang Shizhao and Zhang Zuocheng, who were used as role models, are still one of the top figures in Nanya Li!
He was Bai Yousi's father's political elder brother, Cao Zhongcheng's old "buddy", and the saint's confidant in power... Therefore, he, a little white-sanded man, was qualified to talk to these big shots, and then caused far-reaching consequences. Super imaginative advertising effect.
But this is really not a good thing.
The level gap is too big. To put it bluntly, my white ribbon is used to compare with a ruling minister. If I meet a petty person, I will just raise my hand in Nanya, and my whole life's future will be gone.
Even the "man who killed the dragon" from his immediate boss Cao Zhongcheng may not be a good word of praise. Maybe he just remembered that his great master was angry with Zhang Shizhao in Nanya, and couldn't help but take the opportunity to laugh at himself.
Thinking of this, Zhang Xing felt a little restless, so he simply wrote a sick note and asked Xiao Gu to send it to the black tower. Then, after the black tower gave him the word "accurate", he ignored the snowflakes outside and walked away. started to run home.
This can be regarded as some kind of common sense - hot searches can be avoided for a while and disappear in two or three days, so why bother to resist?
On the third day of the first lunar month, Zhang Baishou, who had only been working for half a day, hurried back to Chengfufang, which is opposite Jing'an Terrace. He was going to hide at home, chew small crispy pork and watch something, but he crossed the cross street and went to his home. As he was rushing in the direction, he discovered that something seemed to have happened near his home. Many people were blocking the place, as if they were watching some excitement.
This made Zhang Xing panic for no reason—could there be a new hot search again?
As the saying goes, the more you fear, the more you get. As Zhang Laosan walked more and more panicked, he finally found out that the alley where he lived was blocked. Not to mention, in the snow at the beginning of the new year, the neighbors who were watching the excitement turned around and saw Zhang Baishou coming, but they got out of the way early.
But when he came here, Zhang Xing was too lazy to struggle anymore, and even felt a hint of stubborn curiosity.
He wanted to know what holes he had left when he was lost in thought before?
The mystery was quickly revealed.
When they reached the entrance of the alley, someone couldn't hold back and shouted directly: "Zhang Baishou, someone has brought a gift to your house!"
With these words, Zhang Xing crossed the crowd and saw clearly that there were more than a dozen long common cargo trucks lined up on the snow in front of his house, plus the escorting livestock, truck drivers, and people standing around. Dozens of people dressed as officials lined up from the front of their house to the entrance of the alley.
"Good New Year Zhang Baishou!"
The people accompanying him in the motorcade turned around early following the movement, knowing that it was Zhang Xing who was coming back. At this time, the seven leading people also stood in a row in the snow, and bowed to Zhang Xing from a distance.
How could Zhang Xing not recognize that these were the seven top planners from the seven counties in Jiangdong, and how could he not realize that Li Qingchen had simply misunderstood them - these seven people did not refuse to admit their accounts after the fact, but instead made inquiries during the last few days of the journey. When it comes to the whole story, after the above plan is over and all the dust has settled, the accurate report will come.
"This is Zhang Baishou."
After saluting, the oldest and most familiar Shangji official took a step forward and once again offered his hand to Zhang Xing, who slowly stopped, and spoke sincerely. "The hard work of collecting food from Jiangdong and the kindness of the trip to Huaibei are unforgettable for me... It's just that a few years ago, I was anxious to make the plan and couldn't repay it. Now that the plan is completed after this year, we have a place to go. The extra fuel consumption saved was transferred to Beishi according to the market price. This money should have been used by us, but we must not forget the kindness of Zhang Baishou and Qin Xunqi... There are currently seven silk pieces. One hundred horses and some annual rituals to repay Zhang Baishou, and fifty taels of silver, please forward them to Qin Xunqi."
When Zhang Xing first heard that he was going to give a gift, his face turned pale and he was ready to speak. But when he heard the last number, he was at a loss because he had actually forgotten the market price of the silk.
But it didn't matter. When the neighbors heard about the seven hundred pieces of silk, they were also in an uproar and immediately helped him calculate it.
It turns out that silk, as a general equivalent, has always had an official exchange rate of two to one with copper coins and silver. But in fact, because silk is lighter than copper coins and can be made into clothes, when the price of silver rises and the price of copper coins falls, silk itself is still much harder to pass than copper coins. Although it has not kept up with the price of silver, it is It is also safe enough... In short, although the specific market price is not clear, someone has already shouted out the value of these seven hundred pieces of silk.
The two businessmen immediately started arguing over whether it was three hundred taels of silver or two hundred and ninety taels.
Of course, Zhang Xing has seen big scenes after all. Although three hundred taels of silver is indeed a big profit that he has never seen in his life, it is now on the hot search. Although no one can fault the Huo consumption thing, it is also After all, it's the official who pays the money, so I always feel a little awkward, and once the Zhongcheng hears it, wouldn't it be even worse if he says something?
Besides, he still has a bunch of copybooks and calligraphy lying around that haven’t been touched yet! Are you greedy for these three hundred taels of silver?
Therefore, I wanted to refuse.
"You guys have worked hard during the New Year." Zhang Xing responded simply. "I don't lack food, clothing, money, and silk, so why give it to me?"
"Zhang Baishou still holds grudge against us for being rude to Huaishang that day?"
Seeing Zhang Xing's refusal, the accounting official was stunned for a moment, and then another accounting official hurriedly stepped forward and offered his hand, continuing to express his sincerity.
"We are officials in the officialdom. We were angry at the impoliteness at the time. We thought that our fortune and life would be lost because of this. Naturally, we lost our wisdom and vision. But after the inquiry, we also understood clearly, and we also understood that this incident What really saved us people was mainly Sima Changjian, Bai Xunjian and Zhang Baishou, and then Qin Xunqi who was with Zhang Baishou, Hu Heishou and Li Baishou who led the team to make bait again... And among them, The two Zhu Shou were both immortal figures, and they could not repay them in return, so they could only remember them in their hearts. Among the other four, Zhang Bai Shou's plan was the most fundamental, and the bravery of Zhang Bai Shou and Qin Xunqi was the most heartbreaking. If you can't repay Zhang Baishou, won't you be laughed at in the future?"
"It's just... I'm just observing my duties." Zhang Xing managed to squeeze out a sentence, and he really didn't know what to say.
This is too embarrassing. We can't say it. You just give gifts when you give them gifts. Why are you making such a fuss? Can't you exchange it for money and bring it over in a car?
"Zhang Baishou, you have such good strategies, hard work, and bravery, how can you not break people's hearts?" Another person stepped forward and sighed. "Besides, I am the chief planner of the county, and I am the chief official of the county... I don't know how long I will have to stay in the county before I can take another turn, so that I can register my name in Beijing and start a new career... The matter in Huaibei is a serious matter for Zhang Baishou. Obeying our duties, for us, is the foundation of life and death! No matter how grateful we are, it is natural! You don’t know, three of the seven of us have already been transferred and promoted! These fourteen-year car gifts, Your Excellency received it with peace of mind."
"Zhang Baishou, Hu Heishou and Li Baishou have already sent them and accepted them!" someone urged again. "If Zhang Baishou doesn't accept it, what will happen to them?"
At this point, Zhang Xing felt a little embarrassed.
Seeing the other party's struggle, the senior official understood it, but turned around and winked, and then took the lead and handed over: "We have a hard time during the New Year, and we have other things to do, so we won't bother Zhang Baishou... There is only one sentence left. ...Since Zhang Baishou has done this favor, he should be repaid accordingly."
"Zhang Baishou has done this favor, so he should repay it." The other six people all raised their hands.
Then, these seven people took other entourage and left directly.
Zhang Xing could only return the favor repeatedly.
After the person left, another person in the convoy came forward and handed over his hand, but his tone was much more relaxed: "This official, we are hired by the Bei City Carriage and Horse Racing Company. We don't know anything. I just want to ask whether the goods are unloaded now? You There is only one young lady at home, and she never opened the door before."
Zhang Xing came to his senses and sighed, then nodded, then turned around and called a familiar helper from the neighborhood behind him: "Xiaoguan, when you unload the silk later, you can get a hundred pieces for yourself." Send it to the commune and ask them to give one to the orphans and widows in the house and to the neighbors in the same lane. Once this is done, you will receive the benefits of the five horses."
Xiaoguan was overjoyed, and everyone around him cheered. Everyone praised Zhang Sanlang, but Zhang Xing was helpless again - he looked like this, and it was difficult to keep a low profile.
However, things are not over yet.
The convoy unloaded all afternoon, and it was only in the evening that it was completely unloaded. Then the snow-covered courtyard was filled with sealed silks and boxes. But when the people left and Yueniang began to check the supplies, she made new discoveries.
"I hear people talk about fire consumption every day. What is the average rate of fire consumption?" Yueniang suddenly turned back in front of the "hill".
"Take Jiangdong as an example. The grain cannot exceed 20%, and the silver and silk cannot exceed 12%." Zhang Xing, who was sitting on the porch with his hands folded and watching the snow falling on the hill, answered calmly. He was also a little worried about the hill and wanted to give it to the poor in Nancheng. , but worried about the temptation to buy people's hearts. And if it were all handed over to the commune, it would inevitably mean that the Taoist priests would be enriched, and if it was done to scare the Taoist priests, it would also be a bit taboo.
In other words, now that he is on the cusp of the limelight, he is a little taboo about everything he does.
"How much will the fire consumption of the seven counties in Jiangdong be in spring?" Yueniang continued to turn around and ask.
"Food is not valuable. It is mainly used for food on the road. The key is that Kasuga Shangji already has some gold, silver, jewelry, money, and silk tributes..." Zhang Xing blurted out.
"How many will there be?"
"It must be so." Zhang Xing still blurted out his answer. "The seven counties in Jiangdong are short of food, but they are not short of money. They are the richest places in the world. The price of pearls and tribute silver will be sky-high if they are exposed even a little bit."
"So, the fire consumption of seven counties is only more than 700 bolts of silk? Is it worth 300 taels of silver?" Yueniang continued to ask. "Just a few dozen taels of silver for a county?"
"It must be more than that, but this is a gift. It is given to me and Qin Er. It is definitely a big deal!" Zhang Xing finally laughed.
"But why don't you give me some money?" Yueniang still seemed curious.
"I also want to ask." Zhang Xing was speechless. "Maybe you want to spread the publicity and show that you are a person who appreciates kindness and repays kindness, right?"
"But... is there a possibility?" Yueniang tried her best to pull out a small box from the bottom of the hill. "I originally planned to give you money, but instead, the seven hundred pieces of silk are all hidden from others. Are they used to brag about your name to the neighbors?"
Zhang Xing was stunned for a moment, then immediately remembered what the man said, that there seemed to be some "common annual rituals", so he quickly stepped forward, took out his machete, used his hand to cut open the sealed box that Yueniang pulled out. The "common courtesy" was too strict, but I was surprised to see a neat box of silver cakes with a tray inside.
Then he asked in surprise: "How much is this?"
"One hundred taels." Yueniang lowered her head, took one, and answered simply. "It's ready. One pancake is four taels, and a box is twenty-five. It was exchanged for it by the Yuzihao Silver Shop in Bei City... It's the business of the eldest princess's family. She is a good-natured person, and the same goes for the money given by the Bai family. "
"Then it's not the box for Qin Bao." Zhang Xing looked around and found that he saw seven or eight similar boxes just on this side of the hill, so he asked carefully. "How many boxes in total?"
"Fifteen boxes." Yueniang seemed to have already counted clearly. "A total of one thousand five hundred taels... The last box should be for Brother Qin... Together, it is enough to buy twenty such yards, or two to thirty thousand cars of firewood."
Zhang Xing finally took a breath of air-conditioning when he heard this - it's the Chinese New Year, and you use this to test the secret agents?
Should I replace it with gold bars, build a chicken coop and hide it?
ps: Sorry, sorry, late... Good night everyone.
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