Zheng Xiong wrote the IOU and took the money, thinking that nothing would happen. Zhang Huaiyuan, who was about to handle official business, couldn't help but turn his attention to Zheng Xiong.
"Zheng Tiling, what else can I do?"
"There is something else. I have been thinking about it for a long time, and it must be done by Sir Tituo. I wonder if Sir Tituo can help."
I've been told that it will help if I can, but it's like squeezing out toothpaste and letting it leak out little by little, it really works.
"Just ask to claim it."
"Nacai needs a highly respected matchmaker to come forward. Today, only Lord Titiao is the most suitable matchmaker in Yanmen. I wonder if Lord Titiao can help me with this small favor."
"no."
Zhang Huaiyuan refused without thinking, but his words of rejection were a bit stiff, so he still explained a few things.
"Zheng Tiling can agree to anything else, but not this matter."
"If it were the past, I would just ask for it and I would be happy to do so."
"Now that the army is on the march, I am waiting in the rear to be busy with the army's campaign, so I can just pick it up and go out for fun. If someone knows about such a big fanfare and reports to His Majesty, we may not be able to afford it and carry it around."
Originally, Zhang Huaiyuan didn't want to care about Zheng Xiong skipping work for fun, but it was definitely not possible to drag him into trouble, so he also gave Zheng Xiong some advice.
Zheng Xiong also scratched his head a little after hearing this. Zhang Huaiyuan's words were not unreasonable, but the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. The marriage proposal today must not be ignored.
"I have no choice but to go to the official position. I didn't think about it at the time. I just promised to propose marriage today. It's hard to break your promise."
"I really can't help you with this, so I'll ask someone to help you with it."
"Can Sir Ti Tiao give me some advice?"
"Why don't you wait until the day when the army returns home to propose marriage? By then there will be news of the great victory, and the marriage proposal will be later, and there won't be any gossip. This is the best way."
"Besides, it's not a piece of cake for the officials to gather together and act as matchmakers for Ti Ling. Wouldn't it be better for you to handle the matter in a glamorous manner?"
The cakes painted by Zhang Huaiyuan are indeed very fragrant, and they are both face-saving and considerate. It is possible to find a prince as a matchmaker.
But Zheng Xiong didn't want to wait. Ten thousand years was too long. He was seizing the day. His beautiful daughter-in-law was right in front of him. What if she was abducted or something went wrong.
After seeing too many routines, Zheng Xiong really didn't want to be crossed by someone and cause more troubles.
"The lower official's idea is to do three media and six recruitments. If we go step by step, it won't be completed within a few months, so I want you to take some time to help me and take the first step."
"This really can't be done. The affairs of Yanmen Pass cannot be separated from this officer. Let's do this. I'll ask the deputy to go with you and act as a matchmaker for you. Go quickly and come back quickly. Half a day should be enough. It can also be done. Let me give you an explanation, what do you think?"
After sending the Buddha to the west, Zhang Huaiyuan still gave him a compromise and asked the deputy to follow him. If he could go to Yanmen Pass by himself, it would not delay any major events.
It didn't meet his expectations, but Zhang Huaiyuan didn't want to make a trip at this time, so this method was considered the best.
"That's fine. Thank you for the promotion. I'll take my leave now."
"never mind?"
Being annoyed by Zheng Xiong, Zhang Huaiyuan asked specifically.
"No, I'll go ahead and get ready. I'll treat you to a wedding banquet another day."
"Well, after all, we have to put national affairs first. It's better to go there less often, or wait until this period of time has passed."
Seeing Zheng Xiong going further and further on the road of seeking death, Zhang Huaiyuan had no good solution. The truth has been said, if he insists on having his own way, it is Zheng Xiong who asked for it.
"Thank you for your admonishment, sir. I will take my leave."
Not taking his words seriously at all, Zhang Huaiyuan shook his head secretly. It was a pity that his money was wasted, and he was afraid that it was in vain.
Important events in life cannot be delayed. Regarding Zhang Huaiyuan's warning, Zheng Xiong did not expect it to be so far-reaching.
Zheng Xiong also knows how long it took for his brother to get married, and he is considered a veteran.
By following this step by step, a few months have passed and the battle has been over long ago, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Zheng Xiong rode at high speed all the way without stopping, leading a few bodyguards on the way back.
Time is tight and the task is heavy.
At three or four o'clock in the afternoon, we came to the boundary of Ying County again.
He walked straight to the county government office, showed his identity token, and casually stated his intention.
"Sir, there is an adult outside the Yamen who claims to be the chief clerk of Yingtianfu Huimin Pharmacy. His name is Zheng Xiong. I want to meet him."
The clerk didn't know the value of the withdrawal from this pharmacy, and thought that a withdrawal from a pharmacy was as high as a ninth-grade sesame official.
However, the Jinshi scholars who took the same exam as Zheng Xiong knew in their hearts that whether it was official positions or achievements, they would overwhelm those who took the same exams as themselves.
"What nonsense are you talking about? This is the Zheng Xiong and Zheng Tiling I often tell you, a role model for our generation."
"Open the middle door immediately and follow me to greet you."
After waiting for a while, Zheng Xiong was still a little anxious outside the Yamen.
Suddenly, the middle door of the county government office was opened wide, and a group of people came out. The third class of government officials and the clerks from the government office were following behind one of them.
Arriving in front of Zheng Xiong, the leading official saluted and said to Zheng Xiong.
"But Zheng Xiong and Zheng Tiling from Nanjing City came face to face."
"Well, no need to be polite. After all, we are all in the same department, so there is no need."
"Xiaguan Yingxian County Magistrate Hu Hao pays homage to your lord."
Seeing the crowd of onlookers gradually gathering, Zheng Xiong raised his feet and walked inside.
"No need, let's talk after we go in."
The first level of officialdom is overwhelming, not to mention that the difference is not between one level and two. He just left his own private affairs and became like this leader inspecting, Zheng Xiong was also a little bit dumbfounded.
I could only put on airs and enter the Yamen first.
Seeing this, the yamen servant who had not yet saluted quickly moved out of the way to let Zheng Xiong and his party in.
The yamen was a bit dilapidated and shabby, and the yamen servants were also quite shabby, with patches everywhere on their clothes.
Life for these outsiders is obviously not easy.
When he arrived at the main hall, Zheng Xiong didn't waste any time. He walked directly to the seat belonging to the county magistrate and sat down in front of everyone in the hall.
"We look forward to welcoming you, Lord Tiling."
"No need, I have some personal matters with the county magistrate, please let them go."
"As commanded."
The crowd's shouts were still somewhat powerful, and they were given enough face.
After everyone dispersed, Zheng Xiong and Hu Hao said.
"Don't call me sir, we are all in the same class, just call me brother Nian."
"I don't dare. Who among us in the same department wouldn't be proud of the deeds of claiming the title? It's inappropriate to call me brother this year."
"I'm here this time for my own personal matters, and I'm not here to patrol your place. Why are you so polite?"
"That's it. If there's anything you need to do, just ask me."
"If I want to build a house and house a few people, I will need Brother Nian to take care of me."
"It's a small matter. I'll ask my subordinates to find out how big a house I want."
"Anything between fifty and one hundred taels will do."
"It's simple. Please wait a moment to collect your money. I'll ask my subordinates to ask."
"Well, that's it, I'm bothering Brother Nian."
"Ti Ling can come here, I'm sorry for asking for it. If I'm not in a hurry, I'll do something for you later, so that I can fulfill my duty as a landlord. I don't know if Ti Ling can be rewarded."
"Forget it, I'll treat you later. Brother Nian will come with us. We'll talk about it next time."
Hu Zhao was so enthusiastic that Zheng Xiong couldn't say much, so he asked Hu Zhao to join him.
Perhaps it was a matter of face, but in short, as a local gangster in Ying County, Zheng Xiong, who was the number one on the surface, was also used as a facade.
"How can this be done?"
"I'm not asking you alone. There are others. Is there anything that can be done?"
After Zheng Xiong said this, Hu Hao had no choice but to put aside his thoughts of treating guests and call the officials.
"Are there any houses ranging from fifty to one hundred taels for sale in Ying County?"
"I'll ask you now."
"Well, go and come back quickly."
Seeing that he couldn't finish the things at the house in a while, Zheng Xiong said goodbye first.
"Brother Nian, I have something to do for my brother's sake. I'll go ahead and prepare a banquet later. I'll inform Brother Nian later. Please don't blame me."
"Withdrawal is serious, but the matter of withdrawal is more important."
"Well, farewell."
He came in a hurry and left in a hurry. He didn't give the nonsense time to think about it, and then he disappeared.
It was only then that the scattered government officials gathered together again and walked up to Hu Xu.
"Sir, this is the Zheng Tiling you are talking about. He is too young."
"Stop asking and go about your work."
"Isn't this curiosity?"
"Although they are in the same department, I have never met them before. People are not judged by their appearance. Who would have thought that he could achieve this situation with his family background? Although I heard that there are a few people in the same year who have also taken a step forward, they are still incomparable. Even the number one scholar Wu Bozong is even inferior."
It was obvious that Hu Hao was greatly influenced by Zheng Xiong, and there was a bit of longing and pride in his expression.
"I wonder if there are any instructions from where I came from."
"No, by the way, whether our cowpox vaccination has been completed, you can count it later."
"As commanded."
After satisfying their curiosity for a moment, all the government servants dispersed, leaving only Hu Fu sitting in the courtroom.
"Sir, I asked at Yaxing and found that there are five houses that are acceptable and the prices are about the same."
"Ask the dentist to keep someone on standby."
"Sir, basically all of us in Ying County have been vaccinated against cowpox, but there are a few families from poor families who have not completed the vaccination."
"Change the policy, withdraw some money from the county government, and let them all vaccinate."
"yes."
Hu Hao was prepared for a rainy day. Zheng Xiong went to the restaurant where he had eaten in Ying County and chose one that tasted better and was not expensive.
"Shopkeeper, I've booked the place tonight. How much money do you need?"
Seeing a big customer coming, the shopkeeper quickly got up.
"As for food, do you have any requirements?"
"First tell me what the standards are."
"There are ordinary tables with three hundred coins, and there are tables with one tael of silver."
"If it's too good, don't use it. If it's too bad, don't use it. Just think about it."
"The one with 600 coins per table?"
"Okay, you can look at the arrangements. This is five taels of silver, which will be used as a deposit."
"Okay."
After finishing his meal, Zheng Xiong rushed to Wei Hong's home without stopping.
Seeing that the sun was gradually setting in the west and Zheng Xiong was nowhere to be seen, Wei Hong felt a little anxious and paced around, worrying about gains and losses.
(End of chapter)
