"Go back to the courtyard and wait until Zhijie comes back to decide everything. Don't have any thoughts. It's best not to go out and don't cause trouble."
Zhu Hu suddenly became very polite to Ning Tong.
Zhu Lin couldn't understand this kind of politeness.
Ning Tong gritted his teeth and said, "I am no longer from Duke Cheng's Mansion, and I don't want to live here."
Zhu Hu said: "Don't push yourself too far."
Ning Tong thought for a while and finally endured it.
It was rare that Mrs. Cheng Guo was no longer so picky about her, and her attitude towards her leaving the Cheng Guo Duke's mansion had also softened. There was no point in continuing to argue.
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After Ning Tong left the back hall.
Zhu Lin said: "Grandma, don't you think that because she is the one Zhang Bingkuan likes, that's why..."
"He looks less and less like a big brother!" Mrs. Zhu Hu taught her eldest grandson a lesson, and she was not polite at all. "Just take good care of your wife. Don't worry about the second wife."
Zhu Lin actually understood it.
Now Zhu Hu felt that Ning Tong's "backer" was Zhang Zhou. To put it bluntly, maybe Ning Tong's "concubine" was Zhang Zhou, so Zhu Hu didn't dare to mess with him, so his attitude changed.
Zhu Hu said: "No one is allowed to talk about this matter to the outside world. Let's just say that our Duke Chengguo doesn't like this girl and wants to marry a famous lady. This is our own business. Who can ask outsiders... It’s just that I can’t get along with Duke Chengguo.”
"hehe."
Zhu Lin is smiling.
Your grandson might think that a title is like riding a rocket, but what kind of material does he have... Does he really think that everyone else is a fool?
"Why are you laughing?" Mrs. Zhu Hu glared at her eldest grandson again.
Zhu Lin said: "Grandma, if you want Zhang Bingkuan to appreciate your kindness, you should send him out now, preferably... over there."
Zhu Hu said angrily: "There will be a lot of guests coming to the Chengguo Palace recently, so please take care of them! I still have to preside over ancestor worship!"
Zhu Lin originally wanted to say that if you, my eldest grandson, are asked to worship ancestors, even if you are the dowager, you are not qualified to host it.
But looking at this posture... Zhu Lin knew that the current situation in Duke Chengguo's palace was completely yin and yang, so how could he have the right to intervene?
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At Zhang Zhou's house.
An "employee welfare meeting" was going on at this time.
The most "capable" generals under Zhang Zhou are Zhang's employee No. 001 Liu Gui, and Zhang Zhou's employee No. 002 Jia Laoshui in the capital. If nothing goes wrong, they will receive Zhang Zhou's reward. There is a real shortage of positions for hundreds of Jinyiwei households.
In fact, Zhang Zhou also has plans to keep these positions for now. Recently, he has been working hard to have a son so that his son can inherit them.
But the emperor also made it clear that these positions were mainly given to those who protect him. The position of Jinyi Guard Qianhu was left to Sun Shangqi. It means that Zhang Zhou did not break the trust between the emperor and his ministers. As for Baihu... that is not him. Give it to whomever you want?
If Zhang Ye and Zhang Ping had not come to make trouble, Zhang Zhou might have considered cheating the brothers again. The blood relationship between brothers in the Ming Dynasty clan is still very close. "Stretched tendons", of course this is the opinion of ordinary people... Zhang Ye and his son are basically out of business as royal guards because of the bad behavior of the Zhang family.
"Sir's kindness will never be forgotten despite his humble position."
When Zhang Zhou returned home, Sun Shangqi had already met Mou Bin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and learned that Zhang Zhou had recommended him to become a member of the Jinyi Guards Qianhu.
The profession of Jinyiwei is extremely complicated. Sun Shangqi knew very well that if Zhang Zhou didn't appreciate him in this life, let alone Qianhu, even if he was the deputy of Qianhu in Jinyiwei, he would have no chance in this life.
So when he came to Zhang's Mansion to thank Zhang Zhou, he always knelt down and spoke.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Sun Qianhu is too polite. Using you is not only the intention of His Majesty, but also the intention of Eunuch Dai and Eunuch Xiao, as well as Commander Mou... They all think highly of you, but you may not have any other good jobs." , you have to continue working hard here, so don’t complain."
"How dare you humble your position? In this life, your words come first." Sun Shangqi showed his loyalty when he came up.
Zhang Zhou said: "That's wrong. We are all working for His Majesty. You directly take orders from the Commander of the Jinyi Guards or the Duke of Dongchang. I am not qualified to dispatch you. At most, it is follow-up and follow-up, and more. Please take good care of me."
"I will never give up my humble position even to death!"
Sun Shangqi changed his statement.
Zhang Zhou nodded.
If you say that you will not give up even if you die, it seems to be reasonable.
It's just words, so there's no need to worry about it so much.
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Zhang Zhou first sent someone to tell Jia Laoshui and Liu Gui to wait in the yard.
And he took the good news of his "promotion" to his backyard and informed his women.
"Commander of the Commander-in-Chief of the Houjun Governor's Mansion... Master, what kind of official is this?" Jiang Pingyu found that it seemed difficult to learn something.
I have just figured out what the difference is between a thousand households of Jinyiwei and an ordinary thousand households, and I have just learned what a salary officer is, and now I have to learn from Tongzhi, the governor of the rear army governor's mansion... Didn't I agree to work as a historian in the Hanlin Academy in the future? Of? Isn't that a book-editing job?
Zhang Zhou looked at Wang Mingshan on the side and said: "I am the Governor of the Governor's Mansion, but from the first-grade official position, generally speaking, only the third-level Duke, Hou Bo, etc. can take over this position. However, my position is a false one, which is equivalent to a salary. I can still pass it on in the future." Yes, this position... may be inherited by the boss."
Jiang Pingyu's eyes widened and she said, "Isn't Xiaojun going to be the guard of thousands of households?"
"That's all in the past tense. Your Majesty gave me a position as a royal guard. This position is a fourth-grade official. I will leave it to your child, Qing'er."
"Me? Slave... I can't do it."
Han Qing was also a little confused.
I'm not a legitimate wife, not even a common wife in name, and I don't have any background. How can I become a fourth-rank royal guard commanding the generals?
And I don’t have a son either.
My daughter shouldn't be able to inherit this position, right?
"Work hard, Qing'er." Zhang Zhou smiled.
Han Qing's face turned red.
Zhang Zhou looked at the blank paper again... Of course, the white paper was scrawled by him, the scholar, and it was no longer so white. Even if Wang Mingshan didn't understand the things in the room, he could still explain them. She cultivated it.
"As for Mingshan, the position of Deputy Qianhu of Jinyiwei will be given to you." Zhang Zhou said, "There has never been a female Jinyiwei in Ming Dynasty, and you may be the first."
Wang Mingshan thought for a while, then shook her head, completely confused.
Jiang Pingyu said: "Is it also a post-remuneration official?"
"No, this is a real job, and the purpose of this position is to protect me. Mingshan usually follows me, wearing a flying fish suit and carrying an embroidered spring knife, so that no one else can recognize her. Is it a boy or a girl? When Mingshan has a son, this position will be given to you..."
Before Zhang Zhou rewarded his employees, he first rewarded the three women in his backyard.
The principal room will have a first-rank imperial guard from the rear army governor's office, Tongzhi, the second room will have a fourth-level Jinyiwei to command the general affairs, and the third room will have a Jinyiwei to serve as deputy to the Qianhu household.
Although many things are still ideal, Zhang Zhou's current status is extraordinary. As long as he brings it up, even the emperor will cooperate, let alone Xiao Jing and Mou Bin.
"Master, the boys have gathered outside, waiting for you to lecture them!" Liu Gui's voice came from outside.
Zhang Zhou said: "Wait."
Zhang Zhou originally wanted to get acquainted with his third wife in broad daylight. After being rewarded with the position, he should get something back, right?
Liu Gui is just looking for trouble.
However, some positions have not yet been obtained directly, so Zhang Zhou is not in a hurry to ask for "interest".
"I'll deal with you later." Zhang Zhou went out with a smile.
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Zhang Zhou's backyard became lively.
Because not only did she have an official position, but she also received a large number of rewards, and that posture... Han Qing was especially excited. She came from a poor background and valued external things the most. Wang Mingshan had no idea about gold, silver and jewelry. As for Jiang Ping Yu Ze is more concerned with taking care of the Zhang family's property.
But it was limited to the part Zhang Zhou gave her.
There are many hidden assets around Zhang Zhou that are impossible to calculate, and it is impossible for Zhang Zhou to let Jiang Pingyu be his housekeeper.
"master!"
There were more than a dozen guards standing in the courtyard.
Except for one named Chang Si, who came from Nanjing with Liu Gui, the rest were recruited locally in the capital. Many of them have not been here for a long time. These are just to look after the home and nursing home, and Zhang Zhou is not included. Many craftsmen are employed in the workshop.
Sun Shangqi stood aside with four royal guards.
In order to show that this "reward" was ceremonial, the four Jinyi guards each carried some official uniforms and sabers, etc. The official uniforms belonged to the Jinyiwei Baihu, and were the silver-white flying fish suits that Sun Shangqi used to wear.
Of course, the Zhang family’s caretakers didn’t understand what a Feiyu uniform was. They also couldn’t see how the red Feiyu official uniform Sun Shangqi was wearing now was any different from before. They just thought it was several outfits and they could wear them casually. .
Zhang Zhou said: "As for me, I have made meritorious service outside, and I have obtained some official positions, which I can give to the people around me. Those who contribute more to me and gain my trust will naturally get benefits. For example, these two official uniforms, those of the Jin Yiwei Bai One household can wear it. The former Sun Baihu is now Qianhu. Sun Qianhu, tell them, what rank is the Jin Yiwei Baihu?"
Sun Shangqi said: "It's the sixth grade."
"Okay, I will directly give you the official position of the sixth rank. There are two places today. The first one...is the one who has been with me the longest...Liu Gui!" Zhang Zhou said.
Although Liu Gui heard about this on the way back, when good luck really fell on him, he almost jumped with excitement.
Zhang Zhou said: "Xiao Guizi... you have an official title. This name will no longer suit you in the future. Let's call you Liu Gui."
Liu Gui said with excitement: "You can call me whatever you want. I have no objection."
Zhang Zhou shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter that you are doing well as a disciple now, but if you want to be a member of Jinyiwei Baihu, you have to learn a lot of things. Do you see? Sun Qianhu and the others are your role models."
"Yes, yes. The young one must study hard."
Liu Gui took over his official uniform.
The feeling of becoming famous overnight...not to mention how exciting it is.
When everyone around him was envious, Zhang Zhou quickly announced the second place: "The second one is Jia Laoshui, who has worked hard in the past few months!"
"I?"
Jia Laoshui obviously didn't expect that this would have anything to do with him.
"Brother Shui, you are so prosperous!"
Compared with Liu Gui, who came from Nanjing, and most people in the family regard him as a different person, Jia Laoshui's status in the Zhang family is extraordinary. Although Jia Laoshui is a bit simple and honest, because of his Being honest and honest also made him very straightforward, and he would never do anything to deceive others. In addition, he was deeply trusted by Zhang Zhou, so he was naturally highly respected by his subordinates in the Zhang family.
"I also found a place for you to live in the city. I brought your mother and sister to the city. Tell your mother that your sister's dowry will be settled in the future!"
Zhang Zhou finally fulfilled his promise to Liu Gui and Jia Laoshui.
Although it may sound nonsense at the time, as long as you work with him sincerely, he will not treat you badly.
This is to develop one's own direct line. The key is not how capable it is, but whether it is loyal.
"Master, I...I can't do it." Jia Laoshui was different from Liu Gui in that he refused.
Sun Shangqi walked over and said: "Jia Baihu, from now on we are all colleagues, please take care of me. No one can do it. If someone threatens Mr. Zhang's personal safety and pounces on him regardless of his life, then that's okay!"
"this……"
Jia Laoshui is a very straight person.
If you ask others if you can die for Zhang Zhouxiao, they will say yes without even thinking about it.
It really happened... another story!
But Jia Laoshui was hesitant. He just threw his life for Zhang Zhou. Didn't he answer it without thinking about it?
But Zhang Zhou felt that if someone really wanted to kill him, the only one who could serve as a shield for him, apart from Wang Mingshan, who was all about him, was probably only Jia Laoshui, because this person valued friendship and had a straight head. Not so fancy.
"Okay, everyone in the Zhang Mansion will be rewarded with two taels of silver, and each of the Jin Yiwei will be given five taels. Go back and settle down!"
Zhang Zhou is no longer stingy in rewarding people with money, mainly because he has money now.
To win people's hearts.
It's money well spent.
He was stingy at first, mostly because he didn't have anything and needed to plan for the future.
When he has money, he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing, and even fame, fame and wealth, why does he still care about the money?
"As for other official positions, it depends on whether you can handle things well in the future. There will be those who can handle it well, and there will be those who can't handle it well... There are also a few queen'ers who have joined the Jinyiwei as errands. They all performed well and showed their energy. !”
Zhang Zhou seemed to be a lecturer, giving blood to a group of people who had just entered Zhang Mansion and didn't even know what they were doing there.
"Serve the master!"
I don’t know who shouted.
Then a group of people shouted after him.
Zhang Zhou suddenly felt that he was a little evil... But in order to be able to cheer him when he went out, and to control this group of people, he would not hesitate to be evil.
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News of the great victory in Liaodong spread throughout the capital within one day.
Except for the many people who go to Duke Cheng's Mansion to try to curry favor with the people in Duke Cheng's Mansion... Of course, this group of people are people whose information channels are lagging behind and who don't distinguish between priorities.
Of course, some people know that it is useless to go to Zhang Zhou to curry favor with Zhang Zhou. The Jin Yiwei alone will stop people far away from the gate of the mansion. Some people may think that currying favor with Duke Cheng is of some use. So he went.
Zhang Zhou himself, however, did not stay at home.
He took the initiative to "give gifts" to people.
The place he went to was the mansion that Jiang Dezhong had just bought in the capital. The place was not big and very remote, but it cost Jiang Dezhong nearly two thousand taels of silver. It made Jiang Dezhong feel terrible, but in order to take root in the capital, he also worked hard. .
"Xian son-in-law, why are you here? I was just about to visit you. I heard that you also had a share of the credit for the great victory in Liaodong?"
Jiang Dezhong was naturally surprised to see Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou usually ignored him, but today he actually came to his door? You're not... here to trick me, are you?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Oh, it's nothing. Your Majesty just rewarded me with the position of Governor of the Rear Army Governor's Mansion, so I was promoted to the first rank. He also gave me the post of Jinyiwei commanding the Qianshi, which was promoted to the fourth rank. In addition, he also asked me to assign a few I’m also worried about the actual duties of Deputy Qianhu, Baihu, and General Flag.”
"ah?"
Jiang Dezhong's jaw almost dropped in shock.
He was also thinking, you guys are not just running in front of me to show off, are you?
"Don't you like to drink the wine from the Royal Wine Room? I sent you four jars of the wine from the Royal Wine Room last time. I also gave you some silk and satin materials, all of which were Yun brocade... What, I am quite interesting as a son-in-law. Right?" Zhang Zhou laughed.
Jiang Dezhong smiled bitterly.
You sent these before, of course it was interesting.
But now you have made it clear that you have the power to allocate official positions, and yet you only give me wine and cloth. Are you not trying to kill me?
"Xian son-in-law, look at me... I'm getting older, right..."
Jiang Dezhong had no choice but to hint his son-in-law.
You don’t have to take the thing, I can even give it to you, but why don’t you give me an official position?
Zhang Zhou pretended to be puzzled and said: "Old Taishan is now old and frail. Does he want to go back to Nanjing to take care of himself?"
"No, no, no, my virtuous son-in-law, you see I don't want one, but your uncle... even Quanzi, doesn't he want one too?"
Just saying.
When Jiang Shantong heard that his brother-in-law was coming, he ran out to see what was going on and heard his father say these words.
He still doesn't understand.
What did father say?
I want something...what? Son? I have a son.
"Oh, isn't this my uncle? Hello, your father is asking me for an official position. You know that I still have the positions of the Imperial Guard and the General Flag, so I can allocate them..." Zhang Zhou said with a smile.
Jiang Dezhong was embarrassed.
You know everything about feelings, why are you deliberately tricking me here to see me make a fool of myself?
Comrade Jiang Shan asked: "Zhang Jinshi...has Liaodong's meritorious service been commended?"
Zhang Zhou said: "That's not true. I guess it will be almost done tomorrow. My official position will be decided tomorrow, but some of the titles given by His Majesty have been given today."
The implication is, don’t worry that what I said about the Hundred Households of Imperial Guards and the General Banner is just an empty promise. Others cannot take away what you have already obtained.
Jiang Shantong knew that he did not have much contact with Zhang Zhou. He had not helped Zhang Zhou when he was in trouble before, so he naturally did not expect Zhang Zhou to help him.
Jiang Dezhong said with a stern look on his face: "My dear son-in-law, you've got it, how about... give me one?"
"No." Zhang Zhou refused simply, "Father-in-law, I am a businessman. You will take away from me what you have given me. I know you want to say that you have helped me before... but Your motives are not pure. After you arrived in the capital, you also tricked me in the British government, and we were cleared."
"If you still want to take anything from me, you have to do as I say, otherwise you can only stick to your business. You can make money, but it will be difficult to get honors and salary."
Jiang Dezhong said: "What do you want?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Being the chief banner officer of the Jinyiwei will give you the power to be the head of the house. If everyone obeys me in a year, then I, my eldest brother-in-law, can become a member of the Jinyiwei Baihu."
"It's a deal." Jiang Dezhong agreed without thinking.
"father!"
Jiang Shantong felt, father, did you agree too readily? The inheritance rights of our family...are just given to your son-in-law?
(End of chapter)
