Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 252 Returning to the Capital
Ji You was wearing a plain robe and standing not far from Shen Zhezi.After working for several years, the greenness on his face gradually faded, and he became more and more stable, with a short beard on his upper lip. Surrounded by several county officials, he gradually gained the majesty of a herdsman.

"People who say that you are wise cannot be judged. They are talking about you, Weizhou! I have seen many times when I was young. The river is shallow and the water is dry, and the congestion is not smooth. It has become the norm. Ingenious strategy, in just a few years, the scenery has changed a lot! I really can't think of any difficult things in the world that can make you helpless, Weizhou."

After watching along the embankment for a while, Ji Youxing came to Shen Zhezi and said with a smile.In the past few years in Qu'a, he has gained both fame and fortune. He is excellent in the evaluation every year, and Zhongzheng Xiangyi is top-notch. Now he has become a leader among the younger generation of Jiangdong.If Shen Zhezi hadn't stopped him from running the business for a few more years, he would have been recalled to the capital to work in Shangshu Province a few years ago.

"Naturally there are things that make me helpless. It's not just being helpless, it's simply helpless."

Shen Zhezi sighed and said, the rapid expansion of his family, the biggest problem brought about is not envy and hatred, but lack of manpower.

Now there is a stall in Duzhong, another in Jingkou, and another in Wuzhong. Almost all those who can do things in the family are used.Even Shen Mu, that incomprehensible guy, was also in Jingkou to listen to Qian Feng's orders, and was in charge of Jingkou's stability maintenance together with Xu Mao.But after all, the background is not deep, and there is still a huge talent gap.

Those who could be useful in the group of junior soldiers in the youth battalion in the early years were all sent out to start working and training.Some of the more outstanding ones, such as Ma Mingma Xingzhi, are now working in Ji You's county office and growing very fast.Shen Zhezi planned to let Ma Xingzhi serve as Qu'a county magistrate after Ji You was promoted and left office.

Hearing what Shen Zhezi said, Ji You couldn't help but sighed: "I really don't know if Wei Zhou you are too rash, or I wait too short-sighted. Now that the situation is so good, why do you have to worry about Wei Zhou all the time?"

"The situation is great? Literature, you are too optimistic, big changes are coming soon, you should make some arrangements."

Shen Zhezi boarded the car and motioned for Ji You to get on the car and walk together.After climbing up a high slope, he pointed to a large dense forest at the foot of the high slope, and said, "This is a nearby area. You must have someone clear it out in ten months, and then build a camp for Tunju Township. use."

Hearing this, Ji You's complexion changed: "The situation is already this bad? But the capital is still peaceful... Forget it, since you ordered Wei Zhou, I will call the officials and households in the county to come here later to make arrangements .It’s just that the ten-month period is too short. If you want to cut down the forest, you have to work until the end of the year at least.”

"What else are you chopping, clean up the surrounding area, and burn it with a fire!"

This mountainous area was also Shen Zhezi's final choice of defense location after consulting many people. As long as a few hundred elite soldiers were hoarded here, and thousands of township warriors from various families in the county were summoned, it could basically guarantee that Qu'a would not be chaotic.Although Qu'a was prosperous and prosperous, it was not a place to store grain.Once there is a riot, or a small group of stragglers wander here greedy for money, but most of the rebels cannot disperse too much energy here.

"However, if there are so many good bamboo and wood materials here, if they are all burned, it would be too wasteful..." Ji You couldn't bear it after hearing this.

"When you give up, you need to give up. Soldiers are fierce. Now that they have fought, how can people's hearts be kind? Don't take chances."

Shen Zhezi also sighed, feeling a lot of regret in his heart.This piece of mountain and forest land is close to Langya County. In order to avoid excessive stimulation to overseas Chinese, it was not given priority for development.But up to now, it has been ignored so much.The news he got from Han Huang was that if there was an incident in Liyang, there might be rebels in Langya County to respond.

This news is too important. Previously, Shen Zhezi's main focus was on Duzhong and Liyang, but he didn't expect that there was a hidden danger on the side of the couch.Today's Langya county has its own administrative team, and he can't influence it. In this case, it is better to completely isolate the hidden dangers, so as to prevent the turmoil in Langya county from impacting Qu'alai.

Ji You pondered for a while, then nodded in agreement.Now that Shen Zhezi has such a wide network, even his close friend who is a commoner can only get a glimpse of it. Since Shen Zhezi made such a motion, there must be a reason for it.

"I'm going to be in the capital for a while later, and the affairs here in Qu'a will be left to Wenxue to take care of you for the time being."

They are already close friends, and in addition to the property here in Qu'a, Shen Zhezi also donated a considerable part of it to Ji You as his family capital.Therefore, when he is not here, many affairs are also handed over to Ji You to manage, Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, there will be no problems.

After finishing the business, Shen Zhezi looked at Ji You again and said with a smile: "In a few days, my second brother will also come here. He learned that Wenxue is a new addition to your family, and he has long thought of marrying Wenxue with you. good."

Ji You got married years ago and had a child at the end of the year, but Shen Mu happened to be one step ahead of him.After hearing this, Ji You's face became tangled: "Shen Erlang has never tasted alcohol, and his family's puppies must not touch the old man's evil habits!"

In the current relationship between the two families, getting married is the proper meaning.Ji You didn't object to this, but he didn't have confidence in Shen Mu's tutoring.In the early years, the two were sick and sympathetic to each other, and often sat opposite each other and drank at night, but it was common for Shen Mu to be drunk and ugly.

Speaking of this matter, Ji You couldn't help complaining: "Wei Zhou, you got married earlier than me, why haven't you had any children yet? If there is a happy relationship in your family, why should I bother to discuss marriage with Shen Erlang, a drunk prisoner? !"

When Shen Zhezi heard this, he couldn't help laughing, not knowing how to answer.He got married a long time ago, but so far he has not practiced the reality of husband and wife. It is too early to talk about the marriage of his children.

After parting with Ji You, Shen Zhezi returned to the manor, and the family members were already ready to go.A group of people boarded a boat and walked along the Yunyang Canal. In the afternoon, they saw the long fence outside Jiankang City.

At this time, outside the Nanli Gate of Changganli, there were many cars and drivers gathered here, and the bamboo pavilion next to it was even full of people. From time to time, some people sent servants along the Chi Road to inquire about news.

Seeing that the sun was gradually setting to the west, some people in the pavilion became anxious, looked at the person in the seat and asked: "Have you ever received a definite message from the mansion that Mr. Ren is indeed returning to the capital today?"

Ren Qiu in the seat was chatting and laughing with the people around him, and when he heard this question, he replied: "It is indeed the case in the letter from the mansion. If Zhou Hou has something to do, he might as well go back to the city first."

"Even if I have something to do, it's not worth helping Shen Lang. I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it at the end of the day."

After the man heard the answer, he smiled awkwardly and sat back in his seat.

Seeing this, Ren Qiu didn't say any more, and turned back to continue the previous topic, but there was no lack of emotion in his heart.In the past few years, he has witnessed the rapid rise of the Shen family in the capital, leading him, the family leader of Princess Danyang's family, to receive treatment in the capital.

Earlier, although he was considered a celebrity in the capital, because of his low background, even if others were willing to treat him politely, they would just regard him as a fool like an actress.But now when these nobles in Duzhong face him again, they are not lacking in courteousness and even flattery, at least they have to put on an attitude of peers.

"Come on, come on! Shen Lang has already disembarked at the ferry and is about to arrive here..."

A servant got the latest news, and rushed here from Chidao without touching his feet, shouting loudly while running.

Hearing this news, everyone's expressions were brightened, they walked out of the pavilion one after another, and lined up on the road.Some passers-by walked here and were shocked when they saw this formation.

"It's astonishing how high the prestige of this wealthy Shen Lang is in the capital. It's just Xiaoli Jingji, so many people came to greet him after returning to the capital!"

Du He, who had just arrived in the capital earlier, was sitting in a remote pavilion, and when he saw the long welcome line on the road, he couldn't help but click his tongue and sigh: "If you don't know, you might think it's Master He entering the capital!"

Chu Jiye on the opposite side couldn't help smiling when he heard this, pointed to the people outside the pavilion, and then pointed to Du He and himself: "Don't talk about others, we are among them!"

Regarding going out of the city to meet a southerner's son, Du He hadn't traveled south for a long time, and after all, he felt a little uncomfortable.After hearing this, he couldn't help arguing: "I've seen the weather in Nanyuan and Shenyuan, and I really can't help but want to see who can create such a pattern in their chests. Let's chat."

While talking, the commotion outside became more and more serious, Du He couldn't help but turned his head to look, and saw a long procession walking on the road in the distance.In front of them, the road was cleared with flags and drums, followed by a line of strong slaves, sprinkling water to suppress the dust, surrounded by a gorgeous and unusual four-view chariot in the middle of the line.And behind the four-looking cart, there are nearly a hundred maids and servants, and dozens of ox carts.The whole team moved forward slowly, extending for several miles!

Seeing this scene, Du He couldn't help being slightly moved: "This Shen Lang, is it always so dignified every time he travels?"

Chu Jiye also walked to Du He's side, looked at the returning team of the Shen family, and when he heard Du He's astonishment, he smiled and said, "This time is just a small battle. On the day of His Majesty's birthday at the beginning of the year, we will enter the city to celebrate. The team is the real big battle. Princess Danyang is the eldest sister of His Majesty the Emperor, and her husband's family is Wangzong from the south, so it is only natural for her to have such a ceremony."

Du He looked at the long procession returning to the capital, with a slightly absent-minded expression, and muttered in his mouth: "The big men live here and gather together, and travel while following the scene, that is the real life to live up to! Brother Ji Ye, I don't know what I will do later May I have the honor to sit and talk with Shen Lang?"

"It's not a difficult task. Every time Shen Lang returns to the capital, he always spends the day entertaining guests in the Shen Garden of his home. At that time, anyone who is willing to make friends can enter the garden as a guest."

Chu Jiye said to Du He: "At that time, I can lead Daohui into the garden to pay a visit. If he can make a big splash in Shenyuan, Daohui doesn't have to worry about being neutral anymore."

(End of this chapter)