After that, Zhang Qiaoer took the initiative to kiss Huang Qiong, then turned and left without any hesitation. Although she had been intimate with Huang Qiong so many times, this was the first time that Zhang Qiaoer took the initiative to kiss Huang Qiong while she was awake before getting addicted to it. Touching the lips kissed by Zhang Qiaoer, Huang Qiong smiled. He just patted the beauty's buttocks a few times, but rarely kissed her back.
He didn't want Liu Chang to see anything, because he knew that his kiss might be a thunderous move. Looking at her back, Huang Qiong sighed, but said nothing more. Ms. Cai, who was standing aside, didn't say much and just stayed with him quietly. In fact, Huang Qiong didn't know that when he betrothed these four women to Zheng Daoyuan and Liu Chang, they were all reluctant.
No matter how high-ranking the official is, she is still a concubine for someone else. How could these four women, who were from decent families, really be willing to do so? But the four of them also knew that Huang Qiong had never touched him, and it was only a matter of time before he left. The four of them are all in their early thirties. It is almost impossible to become a real wife, and the most you can do is fill a house.
But there are so many desirable high-ranking officials there, waiting to choose him to fill a house? Those who are officials do not have three wives and four concubines. If I go to those houses, what benefits will I get? As for these two people, one is a confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince, and the other is a second-rank official in the dynasty. One only has a legal wife by his side, and the other doesn't even have a legal wife, not to mention concubines.
The most gratifying thing is that the two of them are not very old, so the four of them reluctantly agreed. It's not that the four women are arrogant and they really look down on the two of them. But they, who have been through the sea before, are really worried about meeting someone unkind again. Although they don't know about the dirty things in officialdom. But they still know exactly how they went from having a family and a family to this situation.
Even if they don't understand this officialdom, they have their own experience. It also lets them know that some officials may not really be human in many cases. It can even be said that a piece of human skin was approved in vain. It turned out that Liu Jiedu on Shaanxi Road was even worse than a beast in his eyes. Therefore, these four women still had some concerns and conflicts in their hearts about following such two officials.
It was Cai who came to persuade these four people, so Cai still knew the true mentality of the four, and she could see the reluctance of the four to agree. At first, Cai did not agree with Huang Qiong's approach of marrying him. But after all, it was Zhang Qiaoer who proposed this matter himself, so what could he do? In fact, in Cai's eyes, it is more than enough for the four of them to be the first wife.
In fact, Cai also knew what Huang Qiong meant. These four women are all slightly older, and they are definitely better than the younger girls in terms of knowing how to feel cold and how hot they are. Even if Huang Qiong is critical, Cai still believes it. People who can make Huang Qiong appreciate people are at least quite good in terms of talent. In terms of character, it may not be bad. This person uses talents, but he also pays attention to personal ethics.
Even so, Ms. Cai still felt wronged by the four girls. But today, Huang Qiong suddenly took possession of the two women originally promised to Mr. Zheng, and Mrs. Cai knew that something had changed. Otherwise, given his personality, since he has been around him for so many days and has never touched four people, he will easily not touch them again. Today, I suddenly bumped into two of them. It was probably because Mr. Zheng was having trouble.
When she learned from Huang Qiong's mouth what Mr. Zheng did last night, Ms. Cai did not laugh, but sighed: "It's really easy to get priceless treasures, but it's rare to find a lover. I didn't expect that Mr. Zheng would be like this." Infatuation is really a rare and wonderful man in this world. If a woman in this world meets such an infatuated man, even if she dies now, this life will be enough."
Hearing the envious tone in Cai's mouth, Huang Qiong couldn't help but said with some sourness and jealousy: "What's so good about a man like him? He's just a piece of wood who doesn't understand the style. I'm worried that he's alone in Xining Prefecture with no one to take care of him, and there's no one to take care of him." Such a place. I specially selected two women for him, but he did this to me, making me seem to have done something bad."
Huang Qiong's words made Cai roll her eyes. He wanted to pinch Huang Qiong, but when he remembered the identity of the man next to him, he lowered his raised hand again. But in his tone, he still said with some anger: "Even if you don't understand the charm of the wood, it is better than falling in love with each other. The palace is bringing in one after another, passionate and affectionate playboys, it is really much better." ”
Huang Qiong couldn't help but feel happy about the anger in Cai's words. He knew that only a woman who was truly attracted would be jealous of a man. After laughing, Huang Qiong held Ms. Cai in his arms and caressed her for a while before she was able to calm the woman down. Caressing Cai's pregnant belly, Huang Qiong whispered: "I really hope that the child in your belly will be a Jie Yuhua like her mother."
Ms. Cai, who was nestling on Huang Qiong's chest, heard that Huang Qiong hoped that the child in her belly would be a girl, and said softly: "You already have your eldest son, and I also hope that this child will be a girl. A boy, born in The Tian Family may not be a good thing. The affairs of your Tian Family are too complicated, too bloody and cruel. The chronicles of the past dynasties are almost a history of the struggle for the throne."
"As a mother, it is not rare for me to be a prince, a prince, a prince, or a princess. So what if it is the throne? I just hope that she will be safe in this life and not be involved in the chaos of your Tian family. Among them. I don’t even want his future to be stained with the blood of his compatriots. I just hope that he or she can live to old age in peace, which is better than anything else."
"If it's a boy, even if he doesn't want to fight, I'm afraid he won't be able to help himself when the time comes. In that environment, how can anyone really stay out of it? You disciples of the Tian Family, aren't you looking at that position? Eyes that are red from the inside out? Even the same mother can ignore it. I don’t want my child to become like an animal just for that position.”
After Cai finished speaking, she looked at the worried woman again, and Huang Qiong sighed softly. Cai's worries, in his opinion, are a little too early to express, at least for now. I believe that my education will never let my sons kill each other like their uncles did. In this regard, Huang Qiong still has some confidence. As for whether Cai's baby was a boy or a girl, Huang Qiong didn't care.
Huang Qiong's prediction was not bad, after the first lunar month. When a large number of officials were transferred from the capital and the remaining officials in Xijing arrived in Xijing, they brought an imperial edict for Huang Qiong to return to the capital immediately. Huang Qiong's idea of visiting Shanxi on the way back was rejected by the old man. The old man asked him to return to the capital. As for the issue of the Qingyang County Prince's palace, he will decide after he returns to the capital.
After receiving the imperial edict, Huang Qiong didn't dare to delay, so he immediately packed his luggage and prepared to go on the road. Before leaving, Huang Qiong brought the second son of Qingyang into the palace, and the two talked for most of the day. Although others did not know what they were talking about, on the next day, the second son of Qingyang, who had been forced to stay in Xijing for nearly more than a month, hurriedly left Xijing and returned to his fiefdom, Qingyang Mansion.
Before leaving Xijing, Huang Qiong decided to bring Qingyang's eldest son, mother and son, back to Beijing after much hesitation. When Huang Qiong came, except for the guards and soldiers around him, he basically came alone. But when we returned to the capital, although our luggage didn't increase much, there were a lot more people at once. In addition to the women around him, there were also Zhang Qiaoer and two children.
As for Liu Chang, as early as half a month ago, he had taken Huang Qiongshang's two concubines to Jiazhou to officially take office. After careful consideration, Huang Qiong finally decided to give Liu Chang a chance to play outside. In Huang Qiong's view, although Liu Chang was talented and capable, he lacked experience in local governance. And in some aspects, it seems a little too immature and needs experience.
Therefore, in the end, Liu Chang was chosen to be released. Among all the vacancies of governors in Longyou and Shaanxi 2nd Road, Huang Qiong still maintained his original idea and placed Liu Changwai in the famous poor state in Shaanxi Road. For Huang Qiong, going to those wealthy states and counties is not called experience, let alone beating. It is obviously just going to make money. Sending him to wealthy states and counties is ruining him.
Before Liu Chang left, Huang Qiong made a three-part agreement with him. As long as he can manage Jiazhou well within three years, he will be transferred back to Beijing as a minister. If he is corrupt, bends the law, colludes with the local evil gentry, and brings harm to the people together, the crime will be increased. He would keep his eyes wide open as he watched Liu Chang's performance. If he continues to suffer from old habits, just cut him off and send him to the imperial mausoleum to serve as a eunuch guarding the mausoleum.
Originally, Liu Chang wanted to take his family to take office, but Huang Qiong refused. Huang Qiong told him directly that if he still wanted to see his wife and children, he should manage the place carefully. Otherwise, he would never think about seeing his wife and children again in his life. Who knew that Liu Chang, who had dirty thoughts in Huang Qiong's mind, could only take up the post honestly. The only gift Huang Qiong gave was three donkeys.
However, considering that Jiazhou is located in the north of Shaanxi Road, it is relatively close to Beiliao, and the local folk customs are also relatively strong. Among them, there are many party tribes. Therefore, Huang Qiong specially selected thirty slightly older but experienced sergeants from the Xijing camp to serve as his guards. While protecting his safety, he can also replace unreliable state officials at any time.
Huang Qiong, who is now considered skilled in government affairs, knows that when an official governs a place, he must first govern the local officials. That is to say, the masters, government servants, and arresters in prefectures and counties. Compared with the state and state magistrates, officials are selected from among the candidates. However, according to the regulations of the imperial court, they must be registered officials who serve in different places. These people are all selected locally and have deep roots in the local area.
But what officials need to govern the local area is to rely on these people. Therefore, there is a saying that governing officials first governs officials. Although these people have little power, their influence is mostly limited to the local area. But precisely because their power is mainly concentrated locally, they are the most difficult to govern. If they collude with each other, they can evade state and county officials. Even if you don't add any short space, you can still fool Texas and county officials.
As a state or county official, it is impossible to do everything personally. Most of the implementation of administrative orders still needs to rely on these people, as well as the township chiefs. If these people can't do anything, how can they govern the place? Liu Chang lacked experience in governing a place. The last time he acted as county magistrate, he fell into the calculation of a ninth-grade official. Therefore, Huang Qiong specially selected a group of experienced veterans to accompany him.
However, although Huang Qiong gave Liu Chang a gift, he only had three donkeys. But from the money confiscated from the Chu family, he was given 20,000 yuan and 300 pieces of cloth. Last year there was a severe drought, and Jiazhou was the most severely affected state and county in Yan'an Prefecture. Coupled with the collusion between the previous magistrate and the magistrate, the state treasury in Jiazhou is now so poor that a rat can starve to death. The emperor is still short of hungry soldiers, so he has to give some money to let Liu Chang take office.
