Capital, Fuyun Inn.
This is the property of the Hou family in the capital. It is located on the bank of the Qinhuai River in the middle city. Just a few dozen steps away is the Yingyan Flower Tower.
After all, those who visit the flower house are wealthy young masters, and the entourage does not have the capital or qualifications to enjoy it. These people have to find a place to rest when their own master is sleeping. They can't just listen to the wall all night long.
In addition, it is a bustling area, so Fuyun Inn is often overcrowded.
Chang Baiye and Hou Qianqian led people into the inn. The shopkeeper Liu Hao recognized Hou Qianqian and took him to the private room himself.
"It's been a hard journey, boss."
Liu Hao quickly saluted Hou Qianqian and bowed his hand to Chang Baiye.
Hou Qianqian glanced at Chang Baiye and said to Liu Hao: "Uncle Liu, Baiye and I are married. Baiye has the final say in the family business. You should understand how to salute."
After hearing this, Liu Hao was a little surprised, but he still bowed to Chang Baiye first, then turned to Hou Qianqian, and then said, "Congratulations, Miss, congratulations to the big boss. But - why is there no news about such a big thing?"
Hou Qianqian squinted, looked at Chang Baiye, and said softly: "We only invited a few close relatives to the wedding, and it was not a big deal. Uncle Liu is in the capital again, and even if we wanted to notify him, it was too late. This is not , come to the capital in person and tell Uncle Liu the good news."
Liu Hao couldn't believe it.
You must know that the Chang family of Shanxi merchants is married to the Hou family, who can be said to be the top wealthy businessmen in Shanxi. How could they let the two get married so quietly? Shouldn't this kind of thing be done in an earth-shattering way, showing off the wealth and wealth, and attracting the envy of countless people?
Not to mention getting a red makeup of ten miles, at least it can't be lower than eight miles. The procession for getting married and seeing off a bride cannot be less than 2,000 people, but why in the end, no rice or water is added, and the rice is already cooked?
What are Chang Qianli and Hou Xiyu thinking? How could such a big wedding be trivialized?
Liu Hao was full of doubts, but could not get an answer.
But no matter what, Liu Hao was still very happy. After all, Chang Baiye was very outstanding and the Hou family had no successors. With the marriage between the Chang and Hou families, the Hou family's property was guaranteed, at least it would not be left unmanaged and in decline.
"Uncle Liu, please prepare three upper rooms for us first, preferably the rooms next to each other."
Chang Baiye spoke.
Liu Hao was a little strange and looked back and forth between Chang Baiye and Hou Qianqian. These two people sleep in three rooms. How do you sleep? Can't you two sleep on the same bed?
Oh, young man, good physical strength...
"Master, we have a house in the capital. The rooms are open and fully furnished. There are also precious cashmere blankets on the floor, so you won't catch a cold..."
Liu Hao said with a smile on his face. After all, this is an inn. There are so many people, and if there is any movement, no one will complain, but after all, it does not affect the quality of others’ sleep. We have to put the guests first.
Hou Qianqian looked at the somewhat vulgar Liu Hao, blushing and saying nothing.
Chang Baiye was thick-skinned and said directly: "The three upper rooms are not for us, but for the three guests. Don't ask any more questions, just go and prepare."
Seeing this, Liu Hao stopped being curious and went out to make arrangements.
Three burly men entered the room and looked at Chang Baiye with grateful eyes.
Hou Qianqian looked at Chang Baiye, then stood up and walked out the door. Seeing that there were no ears or eyes around, he stood at the end of the corridor and looked at the prosperity of the capital.
Chang Baiye looked at the three of them and said seriously: "Zhou Wei, Meng Jing, and Wang Yuan, you must think clearly. This is your last chance to withdraw."
Zhou Wei, Meng Jing, and Wang Yuan shook their heads firmly.
Meng Jing stepped forward and saluted solemnly: "Although we have some abilities, without the support of the Chang family, the whole family will not be able to settle down properly. It is impossible for us to stand out in the provincial examination, let alone have a real war horse. Come to This distant capital."
Zhou Wei then saluted and said: "The Chang family has been as kind to me as their parents. No matter what the future holds, I will always remember this great kindness and I will definitely repay it in the future."
Wang Yuan simply knelt down and burst into tears with gratitude: "Young Master is a great kindness, I will never forget it. I am a rough man and not good at talking. I only swear here that if he asks for anything, I will help him even if I die."
Chang Baiye stepped forward, helped Wang Yuan, and exempted Meng Jing and Zhou Wei from the common courtesy, saying: "There is no need for this. I just hope that in the future, when I will be prosperous and have great power, I will not forget my friends."
"How dare you."
The three people replied quickly.
Chang Baiye took out three stacks of thick and brand-new treasure banknotes and said: "A person takes five hundred guan, enjoys the trip to the capital, and strives to win the first place in the martial arts test. No matter what the result is, there is no need to think too much. As long as he If you need anything every day, just go directly to the Shanxi Merchants Chamber of Commerce in the capital to find the top manager. To avoid people’s suspicion, I can only contact you in the future, and you cannot contact me. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
The three of them solemnly agreed.
Chang Baiye gave instructions, arranged for the three of them to stay, and then left the inn with Hou Qianqian.
On the carriage, Hou Qianqian looked at the thoughtful Chang Baiye and asked, "Are you really planning to accept them as your promised disciples?"
Chang Baiye got out of his thoughts, took Hou Qianqian's hand, and said with a smile: "It's the way of literati to make appointments with disciples. Nowadays, literati are so strong-willed that we businessmen can't buy them easily. Only these poor Wu Juren , it’s the right time to start now.”
Many people subconsciously have this understanding, that is, the poor in culture and the rich in martial arts, that is, the so-called children from poor families go to school, and the children from rich families go to practice martial arts.
As for the reason, it sounds very sufficient.
Poor people, who have no money to buy candles, can still dig holes in walls to steal light, doze off while reading, and stab their buttocks by hanging from beams. They can copy books if they don't have them, and they can still listen in if they can't afford a teacher.
All in all, the way for poor people to change their destiny is to study and gain fame. The so-called noble son comes from a poor family.
As for practicing martial arts, it must be something that only wealthy people can do. For example, you need to hire a master, buy equipment, horses, and occasionally eat some meat to supplement nutrition and strengthen your muscles and bones. How can you practice martial arts without a lot of money?
Many people regard "the poor in culture and the rich in military affairs" as the truth, but they seem to have ignored another idiom, which is "the rich in culture and the poor in military affairs".
By the way, who among the wealthy families would be willing to let their children practice Sanjiu in the winter and Sanfu in the summer, dance with guns, sticks, and ride horses all day long? If you have that kind of money, wouldn't it be nice to buy a county official's Dangdang for your child?
A martial artist, that is, a martial artist, does not belong to the mainstream, and does not have much status.
If a rich family really has the ambition to take the martial arts examination, they should not first consider having more children, teaching their children to study well, becoming a national martial arts examiner, or competing with the top martial arts champions to look good.
And throughout the ages, how many famous generals started in the cold?
Bai Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period was a farmer. Do you expect a farmer to eat meat every day when the princes are fighting for hegemony?
Han Xin of the Western Han Dynasty was poor and had no moral character. He ate from hundreds of families all day long and was a bastard who did nothing but work. How many people hated him. How can you say that he was not a world-famous general? There is also Wei Qing. This person comes from a humble background and is treated as a slave. How do you expect him to be well-fed and rich?
Yue Fei in the Song Dynasty also came from a poor family. He lost his father when he was young and was raised by an old mother. Do you expect his mother to mend clothes and plant two acres of crops so that Yue Fei could eat some meat every now and then?
These examples are too far away, let’s just say Zhu Yuanzhang, Chang Yuchun, Xu Da... these many famous generals in the late Yuan Dynasty, weren’t they all beggars?
I don't know whether the others nodded or not, but they grew up eating black holes.
What can be concluded is that there is no such thing as poor people being unable to practice martial arts. How many martial arts do not come from the folk?
At the same time, one thing that can be concluded is that when a scholar goes to Beijing to take the exam, he needs travel expenses, and when a warrior goes to Beijing to take the exam, he also needs travel expenses. The scholar can still rely on two legs. The warrior will probably take away the only horse in the village. This It would cost more to support the ancestors along the way...
Therefore, in the long history, many powerful people have delayed their future because of travel expenses...
Now Chang Baiye gave them a chance and took away their loyalty.
A deal is done.
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