Qi Yu was very pleased that his wife's brother Liu Jincheng came to join him.
Haha, this kid finally got the idea and stopped being so smart.
Yes, only if he corrects his posture first can he give him a hand. If it is just wishful thinking, the effect will definitely be unsatisfactory.
Qi Yu was very generous to his brother-in-law. As soon as they met him, he gave him a generous gift to meet his daily expenses.
Mrs. Zhou was also very impressive. She directly handed a handful of silver coins to her daughter Liu Xinxin as a first meeting gift.
Unexpectedly, the reward money was taken into custody by his mother Huang with lightning speed.
After dinner, Liu Quan officially handed over the key to the rental house to Mrs. Huang, and told her: A lot of new furniture has been added to the house. If there are any deficiencies, just ask. Ask for it.
However, Huang did not look happy at all about this gift.
She had heard that her brother-in-law Qi Yu had spent a lot of money before and gave Sun Dacai a villa to live in. However, she was a relative of the same relationship and had to rent a house outside. This was really unfair.
However, it’s not appropriate to worry too much right now, let’s settle down first.
The settlement this time was simple and quick.
How should I put it, Liu Jincheng and his wife hardly had to lift a finger during the entire process, and they were handled by a few government officials appointed by Zhou.
In the evening, after everything was arranged, Liu Jincheng came to his brother-in-law alone, preparing to have a detailed talk with him.
Discuss in detail?
What to talk about?
Qi Yu understood it after just one taste, and then invited him to the study for a private interview. He also asked the cook Shen to brew a pot of fine Gaoshan pears for him to taste.
Liu Jincheng took a sip and said: "Brother-in-law, I haven't seen you for a long time. Your research on tea art has become more sophisticated. You are almost catching up with my father."
"Oh, really?" Qi Yu glanced at him sideways and said sternly: "There is no need for compliments and politeness with your brother-in-law. Just say what you want to say directly, no need to beat around the bush."
Liu Jincheng smiled awkwardly, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll just say it directly! I came here this time to talk to you about my future."
Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Okay! Let's do this. You tell me your thoughts first, and then I will help you analyze it."
Liu Jincheng said hey: "My requirements are not high, as long as I can..."
"I'm asking you to express your thoughts, not make demands."
"Uh... well then, brother-in-law, I traveled across mountains and rivers with my whole family to come to you. No matter what, you also want to reward me with a high official!"
What?
Do you want to be an official?
Still want to be a high official?
Qi Yu shook his head decisively without thinking, and said: "For now, there is really no chance of becoming an official." Seeing his puzzled expression, he could only explain in detail: "To tell you the truth, half a year ago , I have just rectified the civil service system and dismissed more than 80% of the officials in one fell swoop. The current bureaucracy is very streamlined and there is no vacancy."
"Well... if you can't be a high-ranking official, you can make do with a low-ranking official."
"Small official? Not even!" Qi Yu still shook his head, thought for a while and then said: "However, you can do it in the Yamen
There is a small official Dangdang hanging around, and he just eats and eats with him. "
What? To play a small role in soy sauce?
No, wouldn’t that be overkill?
We won't do it!
Liu Jincheng muttered for a while and said: "I'm not a minor official. I have to be called here and there every day. I can't lose my face. Alas, if I can't be an official, can I be allowed to enter a government school to be a teacher?" Order?"
Want to be a husband again?
It doesn't seem right either.
So, he asked: "You have neither the experience of being a teacher in a private school nor the title of scholar, so why do you suddenly think of teaching and educating people?"
"Brother-in-law, that's wrong! Doesn't Yin Tao have no fame and status? She still serves as a lecturer in the college? In addition, aren't there those poor people who came from Yongchuan Mansion, who are also living in prosperity? They can do it, why can't I?" Liu Jincheng said confidently.
"I'm not afraid of saying something to hurt you, but you really can't do this teaching thing!" Qi Yu's face straightened, and he said: "To be honest, Yin Tao's knowledge is several times that of yours, so he is naturally qualified. Serve as an edict. But those people like Long Shitong also have the title of Linsheng, and their status is second only to the deputy candidates. And you?"
"If I remember correctly, you are a talented scholar who was lucky enough to be famous as Sun Shan. This does not rule out the fact that Yu Hai is secretly taking care of you. With your qualifications, you still want to teach and educate people? Haha, that's not a mistake. Are you a human being?"
Liu Jincheng looked embarrassed when he was told this, but he still begged: "Brother-in-law, just open a back door."
Qi Yu flatly refused and said, "Don't even think about it. There's no way I'll ask you to be your tutor. Even if your sister comes to ask for it in person, I won't agree."
Everything can be accommodated as appropriate, but education cannot be careless in the slightest.
This is a matter of principle.
Although Liu Jincheng was a little unbalanced, he had to accept this reality. He thought for a while and then said: "Since I can't become an edict, how about I settle for the next best thing and go into business?"
"You want to go into business?"
"Well, realistically speaking, it's not bad to be a rich man." Liu Jincheng chuckled and continued: "Actually, my requirements are not very high, as long as I can cover Sun Dacai's income. Don’t ask for more, just making tens of thousands of taels of silver a year is enough.”
Is this not too demanding?
Just tens of thousands of taels of silver?
Aren't you afraid that the wind will flash your tongue?
However, his willingness to give up his official career and engage in business is a feasible path, and Qi Yu still approves of this.
So, he supports it!
At the same time, he also gave a kind reminder: "The hardship of traveling to sea is far beyond your imagination. Not only is it wandering all year round, exposed to wind and sun, but there is also the risk of accidents such as sinking in the sand. Can you bear this?" Is it bitter?"
Still want to endure hardship?
this……
Liu Jincheng recalled that on the way south, he was not only extremely exhausted, but also seasick and even vomited bile. He really didn't want to experience that terrible feeling again.
If he had to wander at sea for many years, he would definitely not be able to bear it.
"Well... my body has always been weak. I guess I can't bear the pain of rushing to the sea. Anyway, I still
It’s probably some other business where you can make easy money..."
All right!
Qi Yu sighed quietly in his heart and thought to himself: It's really hard for him to settle his brother-in-law. Let's do a small business. He thinks the money is too little. He feels it's hard and tiring to go to sea to make money in a big business. I really can't find a suitable profession for him.
It doesn't matter, I'm not in a hurry anyway, let's think about it slowly.
However, we can't let him idle around, as that will only make him lazier and lazier.
Qi Yu decided to let him temporarily follow Master Peng to learn some real skills, which would be of great benefit to his future development.
Although Liu Jincheng was a little unhappy about this, he still reluctantly agreed, and then he stood up and left.
Before leaving, he suddenly turned around and asked: "Brother-in-law, look, you can also give me a villa!" After a pause, he explained his request: "It is not glorious to rent a house to live in." I don't have anything to do with you, I'm mainly worried about the person who is throwing you away..."
Um?
Who taught him this?
Could it be...his wife Huang?
"Okay, okay, if you want it, just say it. Why are you still involving me? To tell you the truth, I have ordered the workshop to be constructed in the near future to build two more villas. By then, you can choose one at will." Qi Yu rolled his eyes at him and said.
"Haha, great, this way, my wife will have nothing to say..."
After that, he ran away happily, but he even forgot to say thank you.
In fact, Qi Yu had already made relevant plans for building another villa. At present, the materials are all ready and we are just waiting to break ground in the workshop.
Not only Liu Jincheng, he also owed Huang Fei something.
Cough, spit!
Really a crow’s mouth?
Why do you say Huang Fei Huang Fei is here? Could it be that your ancestors are related to Cao Cao?
Yes!
Mr. Huang Feihuang, after he thoroughly studied archery in Annan Kingdom, he reluctantly left that land and returned to Qiongzhou Mansion.
Early the next morning, he rushed over to ask for a meeting.
"Haha, it seems that the gentle countryside of Annan is no less charming than the charm of Jiangnan in our country. Brother Huang didn't come back for many years. Could it be that he fell in love with the fans there and felt a little reluctant to miss Shu?" As soon as they met, Qi Yu then joked.
Huang Fei smiled awkwardly and replied: "Haha, I haven't seen you this year, Master Qi is still so funny when he talks."
After laughing, Qi Yu formally thanked him and said, "Brother Huang, you are the most responsible for the development of Qiongzhou. Without your careful operation in the past few years, how could Qiongzhou have so many low-cost labor forces? "
"Haha, Mr. Qi, you are too polite. I am willing to do my best to share your worries for you. This is not a waste of friendship between you and me." I still have to say nice words for the occasion. Huang Fei has been in officialdom for a long time and is very experienced in this.
Qi Yu thanked him again, and then called a servant and ordered: "Go to Shi's Restaurant quickly and arrange a good banquet. I want to take care of the hard work of Mr. Huang." However, his voice changed, Then he added: "Oh, by the way, I heard that the Hai family has sealed up several jars of good deer whip wine. You can also ask for it for me. I will make up for the loss for Mr. Huang."
"yes!"
