The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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Su Jin and the others went downstairs to leave Hefeng Tower after eating and drinking. There were two people when they came in, and five people when they went out. Su Jin was quite proud.

"The charm of personality must be like this." Su Jin thought complacently. As for other decisive factors such as the temptation of a lot of money, roundabout rhetoric, and the golden signboard of Mr. Su, Su Jin automatically ignored them.

When the five people walked out of Hefeng Building, a beautiful face disappeared behind the curtain of a window in the side building of Hefeng Building.

"Bah, this Mr. Su doesn't look like a thing. He cheated those two singing girls so quickly, which is enough to prove that his motives for saving people just now are dirty." The tall and pretty maid spat.

"I can't see it. These two sisters have been singing and singing in Fenglou and me for many days. No matter how many rich young men have used a lot of brains, they still can't make them yield. I think this Mr. Su may have some skills." The woman in purple was lying on the brocade couch On the faint way.

"Miss, you are kind-hearted, and you think so well of everyone in the world. If Miss hadn't arrived in time today, Mr. Su would have been lying on the ground humming. Seeing how weak he is, he is also like others. I don't fight against injustice, and I don't pinch my calves."

The purple-clothed woman picked up a round fan with her slender hands like onion tubes and shook it lightly, and said leisurely: "I don't think so, since he dares to fight against injustice, he should have follow-up measures, he doesn't seem like the kind of reckless guy who is impulsive and reckless; In fact, I just showed up to help him because I didn't want them to make a big fuss in the restaurant, otherwise I would be very willing to see his follow-up methods; among other things, just this courage to stand up, everyone in this city I am afraid that none of my sons and brothers can compare with him, but I hope he will not be retaliated by Zhu Yanei."

The tall maidservant looked at the purple-clothed woman with some strange eyes when she opened her mouth to say something, but she didn't say anything.

It was already evening when Su Jin and others returned to Su Mansion. Three girls were sitting in Xiao Zhuzi's mule cart, followed by a hired mule cart filled with a lot of things that Su Jin purchased. Su Jin and Yang Xiaosi sat on the shaft of the car and entered the house triumphantly with the evening wind blowing.

As soon as Su Jin entered the house, Su Jin saw Xiaomi Er standing anxiously in the big garden in the front hall. After seeing Su Jin's carriage, Xiaomi Er hurried forward and said anxiously: "My lord, the old lady is in the hall. Please, I have sent several groups of people to the market to look for you, it seems that there is something urgent."

Su Jin said: "Understood, I'll go to see my mother, you guys unload your things into the study, and Sui'er will settle the two girls into a good place."

After that, he followed Xiaomi'er's lead and walked to the side hall on the left, Su Jin thought to himself, what would happen to the old lady looking for her?The biggest possibility is that the old lady who fired Zhang Deli today wants to ask about the situation. If this is the case, then it is not a big deal. He firmly believes that he did the right thing, and he only needs to analyze it for the old lady to understand.

Voices came from the side hall, an old voice was talking to Mrs. Wang about something, Su Jin stepped into the hall in three steps, and saw Mrs. Wang talking to a wrinkled old man with a smile on her face .

Seeing Su Jin coming in, Mrs. Wang hurriedly waved her hands and said, "Jin'er is here, a visitor at home, come and see me quickly."

Su Jin hurriedly went up to see Madam Wang, Madam Wang got up and said with a smile: "This is Zhang Shibo, the old shopkeeper of my Su family."

Su Jin's heart skipped a beat and he immediately understood that this person's face was somewhat similar to Zhang Deli's, and he was also surnamed Zhang, and he was also the old shopkeeper of his own family. It is very likely that he had something to do with Zhang Deli; from this posture, Zhang Deli came here to rescue soldiers and raise troops to question him. coming.

"Junior Su Jin has met Zhang Shibo, and he just came back from the city. He hasn't cleansed his face, so it's impolite." Su Jin bowed.

The old shopkeeper Zhang had already stood up and cupped his fists in return, "Young master, what are you talking about, and you have come to visit rashly, disturbing the young master."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "Jin'er probably doesn't know yet, the old shopkeeper Zhang has been the shopkeeper of the cloth shop in my Su family for nearly 20 years, but my son is obsessed with poetry and books, I'm afraid I haven't met a few times."

The old shopkeeper Zhang said: "Well...the last time I saw the Young Master's family was three years ago. I didn't expect that the Young Master's family has become more and more outstanding talents in three years. It is really a great fortune for the Su family."

Su Jin saw that the old shopkeeper looked sincere, everything happened naturally, and he didn't have any dissatisfaction, so he felt even more confused.

"Shibo Miao praised, the younger generation doesn't stay out of the house for many years, the old shopkeeper is not polite, and he still looks at the old shopkeeper Haihan; I think the old shopkeeper's face is familiar, but it is quite similar to Zhang Deli Zhang, the shopkeeper of Su Jibuzhuang that I fired today. Somewhat similar, I wonder if there is any connection between the shopkeeper and Shibo?" Su Jin didn't want to beat around the bush, as what should come will always come, so he directly mentioned this matter.

The old shopkeeper's face showed embarrassment, and the smile on his face faded a lot: "De Li is an old dog, hey, the dog is incompetent, and the young master is bothered."

Su Jin was about to speak, when Mrs. Wang said solemnly: "Jin'er, how could you resign the shopkeeper Zhang today? The three generations of the Zhang family's ancestors and grandchildren have been loyal to my Su family. Without them, how could the Su family's property get to where it is today; You didn't discuss this matter with Wei Niang, you have gone too far, Zhang Deli will return to Buzhuang tomorrow and continue to be the shopkeeper, don't worry about this matter."

Su Jin smiled and said: "It turns out that the Zhang family has such a relationship with my family, but I was reckless."

The old shopkeeper Gao Tiao gave a big thumbs up and praised: "The young master knows how to advance and retreat, the Su family's lintel will definitely flourish in the hands of the young master; tomorrow the old man asks Deli to make an apology to the young master, he must be at fault, and the young master will punish him."

Mrs. Wang also nodded with a smile. She thought the matter was over, but Su Jin suddenly said: "There is no need to apologize. I have already changed the position of shopkeeper. It is very unlikely for Zhang Deli to return to Buzhuang as the shopkeeper."

"What?" Mrs. Wang and old shopkeeper Zhang were both stunned. They looked at Su Jin in disbelief, and couldn't believe their ears.

"As far as I know, Zhang Deli has been in charge of Buzhuang for a year, and the business of Buzhuang has declined sharply. So far, it has lost [-] yuan. Buzhuang was originally the most profitable company in my Su family's business. If it is managed properly, the annual income will be reduced. Wanguan is no problem, if you turn a cash cow into an Ailanthus tree, even if you can’t make further progress as a shopkeeper, you must keep the property to be considered qualified. If this continues, the only way for this cloth shop to go bankrupt.”

"What? Is that really the case?" The old shopkeeper couldn't believe his ears even more, "This bastard didn't mention the business situation of the cloth shop in front of me. It's embarrassing for a cloth shop to be tossed like this by him." The old shopkeeper blushed, covered his face with his sleeves, and was about to bid farewell to Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang couldn't bear it, and hurriedly said: "Jin'er, there are losses and profits in business. You are not deeply involved in it, and you don't understand this truth. Even your father lost tens of thousands due to misjudgment of the situation. The three generations of shopkeepers have earned more than hundreds of thousands of dollars for my Su family, and if they were dismissed because of a small loss, others would say that my Su family is cold and ungrateful."

Su Jin bowed to the old shopkeeper and Mrs. Wang and said: "I understand this reason. The real reason why I dismissed him is not because of this, but because of another reason."

Immediately, he told about Chen Gui's affairs, and finally Fang said: "He treats the shop assistant so meanly and has no compassion. When I talked about this matter with him, he used the excuse of protecting my Su family's property to prevaricate and perfunctory me. Even if he can't decide this matter, he should report it to his mother; he will not save him, and even hide it on his own initiative, I think this is what really traps my Su family in injustice, and this is what really ruins my Su family's property Move, am I wrong for doing this?"

The two people in the hall were silent. The entire society in the Song Dynasty was filled with Confucianism. Whether it was officials, gentry, businessmen or ordinary people, most of them followed the simple Confucian concept of honor and disgrace. If it is true what Su Jin said, Zhang Deli's move If he really touched the bottom line of morality, then he is definitely not suitable to be the shopkeeper of the Su family.

The old shopkeeper sighed, bowed to Mrs. Wang and Su Jin each, and said, "I am ashamed, such an unworthy son. Fortunately, I still listen to his one-sided words and come to argue with the old lady. It's really ridiculous."

Turning his head to look at Su Jin, he said with a smile on his face: "The young master is sensible and righteous, and the prosperity of the Su family is just around the corner. Ma'am, I am really happy for you. There are successors to the old master's property." After speaking, his eyes were moist, Obviously happy from the bottom of my heart.

Mrs. Wang gave Su Jin a white look, and hurriedly said: "The old shopkeeper's measure is comparable to that of rivers and rivers. Jin'er is young, and his words are often offensive. Don't care about the old shopkeeper; your son... for your son's affairs, let the slaves arrange another position for him , I will definitely not disappoint the old shopkeeper."

The old shopkeeper smiled and said: "Madam underestimated me, I understand that the deficit is so serious, the old lady did not tell the old man about it, this is already giving this unworthy son room to maneuver, how can he blame others for his incompetence, the Su family I have done my best, and this old man will never complain."

Su Jin saw that the old shopkeeper had a broad mind, and his expression and words did not seem to be fake, but he felt a little embarrassed, and suddenly had an idea in his heart, so he said to Mrs. Wang: "Mother, but I don't know where old shopkeeper Zhang is currently working in my Su family. ?”

Mrs. Wang said: "The old shopkeeper Su handed over the Buzhuang shopkeeper to Deli last year and returned home to take care of his old age. He should enjoy the blessings after working hard for most of his life."

Su Jin said in his heart: It turned out that he left early to let his son take over, but it was a kind of parental love, but it's a pity that Zhang Deli is not that kind of material.

"Old shopkeeper, Su Jin has a merciless request."

"Young master, please tell me, you don't have to be so polite with this old man."

"The junior wants to ask the old shopkeeper to come out and take charge of the cloth business."

"Didn't the Young Master say someone has chosen?"

"That person is only a temporary substitute, and his qualifications are acceptable. After the old shopkeeper comes out of the mountain, he can be appointed as the second shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper will teach him how to be a qualified shopkeeper. The Su family's property has the blood and sweat of the old shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper Don't you want to have no successors?"

The old shopkeeper pondered for a while and said: "Thanks to the kindness of the young master, but the old man is getting old, and I may not be able to help you much."

Seeing his refusal, Su Jin thought there was still a lump in his heart, so he immediately resorted to aggressive methods, and said a little rudely: "Is the old shopkeeper afraid of being unable to reverse the loss of Buzhuang, so he is afraid of difficulties?"

Madam Wang changed color and said, "Jin'er is rude."

Su Jin grinned and looked at the old shopkeeper without saying anything. The old shopkeeper's face turned red and his beard was raised, obviously bursting into anger when someone questioned his ability.

"Old shopkeeper, I might as well tell you straight, I already have a plan for the next step in the operation of the cloth shop. What I need most now is for the old shopkeeper to go to the cloth shop. Even if you don't do anything, as long as you go to the cloth shop counter As soon as I sit down, my plan will definitely succeed, so this junior begs the old shopkeeper to help this junior, this time, it can be regarded as making up for the mistakes made by your son. Once this matter is over, I plan to ask your son to be the accountant of my Su family to collect rice from tenant farmers. He is more suitable for this; but the premise is that you always come out of the mountain."

The old shopkeeper stared at Su Jin's face for a while, and suddenly he laughed loudly and said: "The blue is better than the blue, and the young master is definitely not worse than the old one. The old man has convinced you. This feeling is the first time since the old boss passed away. Once."

Su Jin was overjoyed and said, "Did the old shopkeeper agree?"

The old shopkeeper smiled and said, "Is there any other choice?"

Mrs. Wang looked at the two in disbelief. She wanted to invite the old shopkeeper out of the mountain more than once, but she was declined without exception. Unexpectedly, Su Jin got it done with a few words, and the old lady's mouth was about to stuff a duck egg.

The old shopkeeper had dinner at Su's house, and he didn't realize it until he got home. He obviously came to help his son to intercede, but later he would despise his son's actions along with others, and he also got into it. A happy old age life is about to be lost, this kid from the Su family wants to drain the last drop of oil from his bones.