The Red House starts from Liaodong

Chapter 365 Ping Liaohou Mansion New Year Pass

There are no two capitals in the Great Zhou Dynasty, so there are many dignitaries in the capital, there are many officials in the capital, and there are many military generals. All the governments are running around and spending money like water.

Rural clans also attach great importance to ancestor worship.

Ancestor worship is the inheritance of the blood in the bones of the Han people, which has remained unchanged for thousands of years, but there are also countless people who are no longer able to perform ancestor worship.

There are more and more refugees in the capital, because some officials think it is unsightly, the army of Wucheng Bingma Division is dispatched to drive out all the refugees who have mixed into the capital.

Countless refugees, before reaching the lean months, have already run out of food and cannot stay at home to survive.

I thought that the capital city would be under the foot of the emperor, and it would be easier to survive than other places, but I didn't expect it to be more difficult.

Braving the cold weather, these refugees built countless thatched huts outside the walls of the capital.

Tang Zhanwang and Leng Zixing traveled from Jinling to the capital together.

Leng Zixing went to visit his father-in-law's family, while Tang Zhanwang met Chen Deyan and his third brother Tang Chengzhi.

"I can't leave the capital easily, you go to Jinzhou."

Chen Deyan laughed.

Hearing Chen Deyan's words, Tang Zhanwang nodded in understanding.

Tang Chengzhi hesitated to speak, but thinking of his second brother's temperament, he would definitely not agree to stay in the capital.

Different from his elder brothers, Tang Chengzhi was devoted to fame and fame, and he had won the examination in the hands of Jia Zheng and became a Juren.

He signed up to study at the Guozijian, preparing to take the imperial examination next year.

The two brothers bid farewell to Chen Deyan, and Tang Zhanwang saw his younger brother living in the courtyard of the capital. No matter what else, his status as the younger brother of Marquis Ping Liao was enough for him to settle down in the capital.

Tang Chengzhi's yard was given to him by Jia's mansion, which is very rare considering the expensive land in the capital.

"Second brother, I want to concentrate on studying for the scientific examination next year."

The two brothers were eating, and Tang Chengzhi finally brought it up.

Hearing what the third brother said, Tang Zhangwang thought for a while, but he didn't have any objection to him. If the third brother is really on the list next year, he will be regarded as a glorious ancestor.

Several days passed.

Tang Zhanwang visited some people before reuniting with Leng Zixing to go to Shandong and take a boat to Jinzhou.

Passing through the gate of the capital on the carriage, it was quite crowded.

At the end of the new year, many people from all over the country came to Beijing, and they all brought a lot of goods.

Tang Chengzhi and Leng Zixing, who were waiting in line at the gate of the city, were in the carriage, looking at the shanty towns in the distance outside.

"Ugh."

Leng Zixing sighed.

"The Governor's Office of the Five Armies believes that these shantytowns are not conducive to the defense of the capital, and will send troops to clear this area soon."

Hearing Uncle Xing's exclamation, Tang Zhanwang sneered.

Tang Wangwang, who has been on his own for many years, is still young, but he has grown up, and his vision and relationship have become deeper and deeper.

Leng Zixing has some connections in the capital, and Tang Zhanwang also has his contacts.

"It's just for the sake of saving face."

At the end of the new year, many officials from all over the country entered the capital, and there were congratulatory forms from envoys from various countries, so there are censors.

Under the corner of the capital city, the refugees violated the law and built shanty houses at will, causing refugees everywhere outside the capital, which would damage the national prestige.

That's why it is required to clear the shantytowns and drive out refugees in a disguised form.

As for how to install it, I didn't mention it.

In fact, it was to drive out the refugees, but on the surface, they couldn't tell the truth like this, so they found the military and state affairs as an excuse, so it was righteous, even the refugees who were driven out couldn't complain.

After the irrelevant people learned about it, they would only think that the court did the right thing. As for the life and death of the refugees, it has nothing to do with them. After all, the suffering has not happened to the irrelevant people.

"Ugh."

When Leng Zixing heard the words, he could only let out a long sigh.

There is a message from Jia's mansion, so their carriage was released faster than ordinary people, all the way to Denglai in Shandong.

On the road, there are groups of refugees, shivering in the cold wind, and there are dead bodies from time to time.

A civilian husband carried a trailer and collected the corpses along the road.

The refugees and the trailer transporting the corpses passed by both numbly, with ashes in their eyes.

It is even more spectacular when we arrive at the pier in Denglai.

The shanty town can't be seen at a glance, and the sky is covered with airtightness, covering the entire line of sight, except for the soldiers on the pier, blocking an area.

Many fights, feet.

Take the opportunity to select the young and strong, expand your power, and wait for the spring to prepare for the job.

All it takes is a little porridge, and countless young and strong will be beaten to death in next year's fighting, and countless lives will be lost.

There are countless ships going to and from Golden State every year at Denglai's wharf. Similarly, there are many ships from Jinzhou to Denglai's wharf.

Let the pier here support many porters and porters.

But although there is a lot of work, it is far from enough for this huge refugee population.

Even if it is a local guild.

Faced with an increasingly fierce situation, it is also difficult to endure. Every year, the number of armed fights doubles and increases, and human lives become less and less valuable.

The government in Denglai can't stop it at all. This is the only chance for the people to survive, and the officers and soldiers can't stop it.

The steward brought by the two found the official in charge of the wharf, and handed over the investigation and cooperation of Jia's mansion and Jinjiang Town. The official did not dare to neglect, and personally invited them to rest.

Only one day later, the two boarded the ship of Deng Lai. They had separate cabins, and neither of them wanted to leave the room.

The whole boat is full of people, crowded with people.

Refugees who want to board the ship need to give the ship owner silver taels in order to board the ship to Jinzhou smoothly.

The situation in Liaodong is getting better and better. Denglai, which is across the sea, knows better than other places, and the refugees living here have also heard about it.

Therefore, the refugees in the shantytowns all want to go to Jinzhou.

But they had no belongings, so they could not board the ship.

They used various methods to beg the boss of the ship and the men on board. Some refugees boarded the ship with tears in their eyes, but many more refugees had no choice.

"It really makes money."

Tang Zhanwang was in charge of the firm in Jinling, and he was also in charge of dealing with the government in Jinling, so he saw through this way at a glance.

The boss of the ship came forward and took away the wealth and goods of the refugees, but in the end most of them were still in the hands of officials and messengers.

"Everything in the world is for profit, isn't it the same everywhere."

Leng Zixing laughed.

Tang Zhan shook his head.

"Back then, my elder brother used to say that everything has two sides, even if everyone thinks it is a bad thing.

Thinking about some things from another angle, it may be a good thing in the long run, so when dealing with things, you can't just look at the surface. "

When Leng Zixing heard Tang Zhanwang's remarks about Tang Qing'an, he pricked up his ears.

Although Tang Qing'an is his junior, his achievements and remarks are worthy of his attention.

"The only thing that is eternal is that there are limits to everything. For example, human nature is profit-oriented, which is unavoidable.

But in the process of pursuing profit, there must be a limit, and anything beyond the limit must be a bad thing in the end. "

Leng Zixing heard this truth for the first time, and the more he thought about it, the more logical it became.

golden state.

Regarding going back to Jinling to worship his parents' tombs, Tang Qing'an has not been back for many years.

At his current situation, it became more and more impossible to leave Jinjiang Town and return to the mainland to worship ancestors. No one in Jinjiang Town would agree.

Someone suggested moving the general's ancestral grave to Jinzhou, but Tang Qing'an did not agree.

Jinjiang Town will only become more and more closely related to the country, rather than becoming more and more divided.

Therefore, the matter of worshiping the ancestors in Jinling was handed over to the second brother Tang Zhanwang. The third brother has achieved fame and plans to take the imperial examination in the capital next year.

Soon, uncle Wu Jinxiao's family, Tang Zhanwang, Leng Zixing and others all rushed to Jinzhou.

Leng Zixing is actually an outsider.

However, he valued the relationship with Marquis Ping and Liao, so even on New Year's Eve, he did not stay in Jinling, but rushed over with his children.

The whole family had a reunion dinner first.

Wu Jinxiao was always from Zhuangtou, and his nephew Tang Qing'an established such a foundation, even though he was his relative, he was afraid in his heart.

The eldest cousin, Ude, is old and can only guard the manor. The other three cousins, although lacking in talent, are relatives after all.

There are only two tables in the outer hall, but there are several tables in the inner hall.

Qin Keqing, as well as the concubines, chatted and laughed with the female elders and cousins ​​in the family around a few children running around on the ground.

Day two.

Zhou Ji, Li Dun and other housekeepers have already led the people to change the door gods, couplets, and listings in Pingliaohou's mansion, and newly oiled peach charms, giving it a completely new look.

Qin Keqing also got busy.

After the New Year's Eve, officials and military generals will come to congratulate the general the next day, and similarly, family members from various prefectures will also come to Ping Liaohou's mansion.

On the contrary, worshiping ancestors is quite simple, after all, there are not many clansmen.

When they reached the main hall, Tang Qing'an said with a smile.

"It's been a long time since I've had a drink with Uncle and Uncle Xing, and I'm going to drink to my heart's content today."

He was able to go from Jinling to Liaodong smoothly, became a hereditary hundred households, and had a foothold. Uncle Xing and uncle were his guides.

In addition, Uncle Xing went to find Fanmi for him, which lasted more than a year.

Seeing Tang Qing'an's current status, they still regarded themselves as juniors with a humble attitude, and they couldn't help but feel relieved.

There are Zhou Ji and Li Dun serving here.

Qin Keqing went to the side courtyard and sat on the top, with Zhou and others on the side.

First, Qingwen, Xiangling, and Ying'er came in to salute in formal attire, then the deacons came in to salute one by one, and finally the women and maids.

Qin Keqing asked the Zhou family and others to distribute the old money, purses, gold and silver coins according to their errands, and put on a carnival feast.

The men and women sat back to the west, offering Tusu wine, acacia soup, auspicious fruits, and wishful cakes.

Qin Keqing led Qingwen, Xiangling and Yinger back to the inner room to change clothes, and everyone dispersed.

By night.

There are also big bright corner lamps hanging on the main gate of the Marquis of Pingliao's mansion. The two lanes are shining high, and there are street lamps everywhere.

All the people in the upper and lower classes put on new clothes. There was a lot of noise all night, talking and laughing, and firecrackers were on fire, and there was an endless stream.

Knowing that Qin Keqing would not be able to sleep soundly tonight, and how long he would be busy and ready for tomorrow, Tang Qing'an went to Xiangling's place.

Xiangling waited for the general to wash up, and the two hugged each other under the warm blanket.

"Master, I want a child."

Feeling Xiangling's breath coming from beside his ears, Tang Qing'an couldn't help but look at Xiangling's small face.

It's been quite busy again.

The two were finally exhausted and fell asleep entangled together.

(End of this chapter)