Zhang Zhou finally returned home.
Yesterday, the Wang family had sent Wang Mingshan a formal gift, and at the same time had someone send her a household registration card. From then on, Wang Mingshan became a member of the Zhang family. In these days, whether she is a wife or a concubine, the mere act of passing through the family is enough. It cannot be changed.
Wang Mingshan still lives in the same place, but this time she brought back two maids.
When Jiang Pingyu mentioned this matter, Zhang Zhou was very happy. Not only did he have many female gymnasts at home, but he also had two more as gifts, so he didn't have to go out to hire a maid.
Moreover, masters, maids, etc. are most suitable for Zhang Zhou, an old pervert who is as passionate as a young man.
But when he met the person... he couldn't help but be disappointed.
What kind of maid is this?
Big-shouldered, round-waisted, with veins on his face, rough skin and thick flesh, and of the chaffy black kind. He doesn't have the slightest tendency to have a deep master-servant relationship between a young master and his maid.
"Mingshan, they are..."
Zhang Zhou and Wang Mingshan finally knew each other and became familiar with each other, so he asked directly.
Wang Mingshan said: "They are safe and auspicious. After my grandfather returned to his hometown, many villagers visited him and sent their daughters to my house to learn martial arts. They stayed with me."
Only then did Zhang Zhou understand that Wang Yue also liked to train female soldiers.
Or his talents could not be put to use. After all, Wang Yue was pardoned and returned to his hometown at first. If he trained some boys at home, others might think that he wanted to organize his family soldiers to rebel, so he cultivated Wang Mingshan and the others.
But what is the purpose of the peasant family sending the girl to the Wang family?
But if you think about it again, you will understand... In farmers' families, especially in the Central Plains, girls do not say that you can marry well if you are beautiful and have a weak figure.
What do farmers say when they get a wife these days? Of course, it is to be strong, able to work, and able to have children... It is best to marry a daughter-in-law and come back to be a man... Having a large family is most effective in this era where labor force determines productivity.
Thinking about it this way, you can understand why Ping An and Jixiang can enter the palace.
"Then...how are their skills?" Zhang Zhou asked.
"It's pretty good." Wang Mingshan didn't know how to describe it, so she just expressed it in a simple way, "Let me play with you a few times."
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, is this a juggling act?
When Ping An and Ji Xiang arrived in the yard, they picked up the sticks and started dancing. Zhang Zhou knew that not only did his family not need to hire any more maids, but he could also save a lot of money on nursing homes.
Zhang Zhou looked at the Vernal Equinox and Summer Solstice and found that they had a "I'm going to lose my job soon" look in their eyes. He knew how popular maids like Ping An and Jixiang should be in wealthy families.
"That's good. I won't change my name, that's it. As promised, don't cause trouble in the yard. I will be punished as well."
When Zhang Zhou said this, in addition to affirming that he was the head of the family, he also reminded Wang Mingshan, master and servant, not to use your martial arts to cause trouble in my family. The women in the backyard must live in harmony.
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Soon, Xiao Jing came to deliver the order.
It was to tell Zhang Zhou that Zhu Houzhao would come out of the palace to look for him in the future.
When following Jia Laoshui who came in to deliver the message, Zhang Zhou found that Jia Laoshui was a little distracted and immediately felt that something was wrong with this guy.
"Ah Shui, is there a new member in the family that arouses bad thoughts?" Zhang Zhou asked.
Jia Laoshui looked at Zhang Zhou blankly.
That appearance is quite similar to Ping An and Jixiang, especially the generous face.
Zhang Zhou didn't say anything else, but thinking about it, when he and Jia Laoshui made the pie, he said that in the future he could make money to buy a house and marry a wife, and he would marry off his sister with a dowry. With Jia Laoshui's background and status, he said The maids from the Wang family probably still look down upon him.
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In front of Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing spoke very politely and made it clear that he could not take Zhu Houzhao to crowded places.
Zhang Zhou said: "Don't worry, I will take the prince for a walk around."
"Mr. Zhang, I'm afraid you sometimes...can't stop me." Xiao Jing wanted to remind Zhang Zhou that if you think you can control the prince, don't be too confident. The prince is not something that ordinary people can control.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "I have just finished the high-level exam and I have made many good things. Is it okay for the prince to come and see it and participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony?"
"Uh..." Xiao Jing was confused.
Zhang Zhou didn't say it, but it was actually the opening of his own new store.
We can't keep spending money to do research. It's time to recoup some capital and open a "Zhang Ji Grocery Store" to sell everything.
It’s not that Zhang Zhou is in charge personally. He is only responsible for being the boss behind the scenes. He just wants to bring the prince into partnership. As for making money, it is secondary. The most important thing is to establish a partnership model with the prince... From a bookstore to a grocery store, There is a template.
In the future, even if the naughty kid may become the emperor, everything between the monarch and his ministers must be done in a consistent manner. Brothers will still settle accounts clearly, let alone the monarch and his ministers?
Is it to make money in partnership?
This is to brainwash the naughty kids and set the rules for cooperative management. Otherwise, don’t think that everything will be yours once you become the emperor or prince.
It's not okay to take advantage of others by taking advantage of them.
"Eunuch Xiao doesn't understand. We can come and see it together tomorrow, or bring a few more people to support us." Zhang Zhou smiled.
When Xiao Jing saw Zhang Zhou's eyes, he immediately felt like he had fallen into a trap.
He couldn't help but wonder, there's nothing I can do that can be tricked by Mr. Zhang, right?
Zhang Zhou was thinking, what I want is your name as the factory owner of Dongchang. If I open a shop, who dares to cause trouble?
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Zhang Zhou was not in the mood to practice gymnastics in the afternoon, so he caught up on some sleep. Before nightfall, he had to go to an appointment with another person, Zhang Heling.
Xiao Jing sent someone to send the invitation. Xiao Jing seemed to have become the middleman when it came to making peace with the queen and Zhang Zhou. Although Zhang Zhou didn't understand what benefit this would have to Xiao Jing, he probably felt that Xiao Jing I respect this as a last resort.
How dare he not listen to the Queen's words?
When Zhang Zhou went out this time, in addition to Sun Shangqi and other royal guards, he also brought Wang Mingshan, who was dressed in men's clothing. Wang Mingshan was holding a stick in her hand, as if she was going to hit someone.
Zhang Zhou wanted her to leave the stick at home. If she really wanted to take action, just ask Jin Yiwei to give her the knife.
Compared with practicing gymnastics, Zhang Zhou felt that his personal safety was more important, especially when facing a powerful relative in the capital like Zhang Heling, it was better to be careful wherever he went.
The meeting place is very special...
Jiaofang Division.
Zhang Zhou had heard of this place for a long time but had no chance to visit. In order not to lose face and to see more at the critical moment, Zhang Zhou specially took two hundred taels of large silver ingots and asked Sun Shangqi and others to carry two. Ingots.
Sun Shangqi was still curious: "Sir, it doesn't take that much."
"I come from a poor family, and it's rare for me to go to such a high-end place. I have to be prepared. If someone says that I owe money for drinks, I will be embarrassed!"
Zhang Zhouyi was speaking rightly.
Sun Shangqi thought to himself that the investigation was indeed correct. This Mr. Zhang was a dandy in the past. It seems that he probably went to many romantic places when he was in Nanjing. The money he spent should not be shabby, but with his With his current status, it is estimated that no one would dare to ask him for money even if he is not given money, right?
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Jiaofangsi is just a yamen.
The real place where the appointment is to be held is an official office under the management of Jiaofangsi. In the Ming Dynasty, this area was in Huanghuafang, which was composed of many alleys, the most famous of which was Bensi Alley.
There are no small buildings or pavilions, just low-rise bungalows. However, as soon as you arrive at the entrance of the alley, you can hear the sounds of various musical instruments. Sometimes there are arias from Southern Opera, or some short and fast Song lyrics. However, these days, what is generally emphasized is elegance. Even if it is sung, it is difficult to open and close like Peking Opera.
If he hadn't come to Huanghuafang, Zhang Zhou wouldn't know how lively it is.
Zhang Zhouguang looked at the busy traffic and thought that he should visit more in the future, since it was not far from home anyway.
In front of a large courtyard in Bensi Hutong.
Sun Shangqi went up and handed over the greeting card, and then someone came out, looking very arrogant. After glaring at Zhang Zhou, he said coldly: "Come in!"
He walked very quickly, without any intention of leading the way.
Zhang Zhou pointed and asked Sun Shangqi with his eyes, what is going on?
Sun Shangqi came over and whispered: "Shouning Hou and Jianchang Bo have been in this courtyard all the year round, and no one dares to mess with them. When calling for the bureau, everyone will come. The Jiaofang Secretary has no choice."
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, is there such a good thing?
Even if you are a relative of the emperor, you can't rely on prostitution and gambling debts, right? Do you have character?
We must resolutely criticize this shameless behavior...
Zhang Zhou took a big step and walked in. Since it was free, I couldn't let me pay out of my own pocket. Zhang Zhou suddenly felt that he had saved a lot of money.
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In the east wing of the courtyard, there were four or five girls singing. They were indeed pretty. When Zhang Zhou came in, he saw several girls singing and dancing. They were all pretty and did not have any aura of aloofness. .
Zhang Zhou thought.
This reflects the specialness of the romantic residence of the Ming Dynasty. Many of the women here were from good families or even officials.
The temperament is just extraordinary.
Even those generations of musicians have been trained in singing and dancing since childhood, and they also have a bookish air of being knowledgeable and sensible. They definitely don't give people the unruly impression of "I don't say anything, so I'm bored now".
Zhang Heling sat cross-legged on the floor mat, with a woman kneeling on either side responsible for pouring him wine. Zhang Heling did not show how domineering he was.
Maybe he has experienced this kind of drinking wine a lot, and he is no longer as impatient as Brother Chu.
"Master Marquis, the people are here."
Zhang Heling heard the report from his subordinates and then looked up at Zhang Zhou standing at the door.
"Yeah, it's still the same, nothing has changed. Come over and have a drink and give him something..."
The corners of Zhang Heling's mouth raised slightly, and he spoke and acted directly.
Probably a rough guy like this doesn't know what it means to beat around the bush.
He called Zhang Zhou to sit down at the banquet table, and then his men handed over a wooden box. After opening it, it was filled with precious things such as gold and pearls. There were probably hundreds of taels of gold alone.
"The Queen gave it to you, thank you."
Zhang Heling looked aloof.
Zhang Zhou felt very unhappy after hearing this.
(End of chapter)
