Ordinary clear day

Chapter 26
But Shu Ning has never been interested in the affairs of the other relatives.She couldn't help but feel happy about Tong's praise, and happily took the things back to the room, thinking about what they could be used for.

Well, when my brother celebrates his birthday, let's make him a purse as a gift.It’s just for boys’ things, it’s too girly to embroider with ribbons, why not embroider some “cross” patterns with wool?

In fact, she thought of a small satchel of an ethnic minority that she had bought before crossing. It was made of dark blue material with red, yellow, white and other colored threads crossed to form different patterns. It was very simple, but also very beautiful. She Follow that look and make a purse that looks a bit like it.

I picked a dark blue thick material, made a purse, traced simple patterns on the surface of both sides of the purse, and then used various colors of wool to make a cross according to the pattern.After it was finished, it was flattened, and a tie was added. After thinking about it, I found a silver chain to tie it on.This is the simplest anti-theft measure, and it has been proved to be useful.

After it was done, Shuning put away the purse, and waited until his brother Duanning's birthday, and then gave him a surprise.

The weather is getting colder, and the chill of the autumn wind will not lose to last year.Seeing that her daughter likes to tinker with some fresh needlework recently, Tong asked her to think of something that can be used in autumn and winter, otherwise it would be good to make a few pairs of gloves and socks.Shu Ning accepted the proposal with a face of shame. Recently, she was indeed a little dizzy, and she was too busy making some "works of art". Now it's time to make some practical objects for her family, so she obediently rolled up her gloves and socks.

Zhang Bao always comes home very late recently, it seems that the business has increased a lot.Tong was very distressed, and often advised him: "Official affairs are important, but a husband should also cherish his body. It is better not to make any great contributions, but to keep his body healthy."

Zhang Bao explained: "It's not that I intend to do more things for the sake of meritorious service. Originally, I was only in charge of the documents in the government office, but recently Qin Tong told me about his illness, and his affairs were assigned to several of us. However, the weather has turned cold recently. , Mr. Fu Yin ordered all the counties under his jurisdiction to prepare for the winter of the people this year, and there was a lot of paperwork, and I was so busy because I was only one person. After a while, it will be fine."

Mrs. Tong asked: "Is there no special clerical office in the yamen to help you?" Zhang Bao shook his head: "Of course there are, but there are a dozen or so people, five or six of us, and only the Lord Fu Yin will send someone to help you." Four, where is enough? I only have Wu Shuban here. Fortunately, Zhou Fucheng has his own staff, otherwise I might not even have this one. If Wu Shuban didn’t help me with some copying, I’m afraid I’ll come back It will have to be later."

Afterwards, Shu Ning heard her mother talk about this matter, so she asked her father, "Why didn't Ama find one or two staff members? Even if I can't help with ideas, it would be good if someone drafted some documents for Ama."

Zhang Bao replied: "Originally, I was idle and didn't think of this. Now I'm busy, and I don't know where to find someone for a while. Besides, finding an assistant is not an easy task. The person you hire must be trustworthy." , otherwise he would follow you on the surface, but secretly use the situation behind the back of the master's family to make money and ruin the reputation of the master's family, wouldn't that be extremely bad?"

"Then find one or two who are only responsible for drafting and copying documents, and don't teach them to handle official affairs." It's just a copyist, what kind of trouble can it cause?Just don't let them see classified documents.

It makes sense for Zhang Bao to think about it. He’s really tired recently, so it’s good to have someone to share with him: “It’s good, but where can I find someone for a while? Why don’t I borrow one or two from the Zhou family?”

Shu Ning thought of a person, that is, the scholar surnamed Su whom she met on the street during Chinese New Year. Judging by his speech and behavior, he should be a person with a little ink. Xiao Tao had also asked about it before. It's been more than half a year since he lived in the house in Lane, so let's ask someone to inquire about his recent situation.

Shu Ning came out after talking with her father, and immediately went to find Ma San'er and asked him to inquire about that Su Shusheng.Two days later there was news.

According to Ma San'er's inquiries, the man's name is Su Wanda, his style name is Luyuan, he is from Shanxi, he is a scholar, his ancestors are heirs of scholars, but his family has fallen and he is unable to study.There was an elder brother and elder sister-in-law in the family. Because they disliked him for not giving birth, they gave him some clothes, shoes and socks, and even brought his books and pens, and drove him out of the house.He had no choice but to live in the temple and earn a living by writing family letters and selling calligraphy and paintings. Hearing that life outside the pass was good, he gritted his teeth and followed his fellow countrymen to the east of the pass.After coming here, I still do my old job, and I can barely make ends meet.He lives with a few scholars, but they don't get along very well.Those few people are conceited about their talents and learning, and they are unwilling to associate with Shengdou Xiaomin, but he always likes to mingle with others.He seems to be teaching nearby children to read and write for free, and he also helps neighbors solve their problems, so he is very popular in the Nanxiang area.Learning is said to be very good, and the handwriting is especially good.

That sounds like a nice guy.Those who can get close to ordinary people and are willing to help them should have good character and good learning.As for the fact that he wanted to use Zhou Yinlan to take over the position last time, it's normal for someone to be a little ambitious, let alone if he has the truth?Moreover, although he was ambitious, he was not too much. As soon as he heard that something happened to his neighbors, he immediately left Zhou Yinlan and ran away. It can be seen that he is not a person who loses his conscience just for the sake of power.And judging from what Xiaotao had heard about him rescuing the cook before, this man had a quick mind and a lot of common sense.

Well, from this point of view, you can try it.

Shu Ning told her father about Su Wanda, causing Zhang Bao to look at her several times, making her very strange: "What is Ama looking at me for? I also met this person when I went out with Sister Zhou, Thinking it seemed to be good, he asked someone to inquire about his situation, and then he told Ama when he was sure. Ama has the final say whether to find him or not." Zhang Bao replied with a smile: "It's nothing, I just couldn't help it. Sigh, my daughter is really capable, you have thought of what Ama wants to do for Ama." Shu Ning acted coquettishly: "Isn't that good? If it's someone else, I don't care." Zhang Bao smiled and hugged Speaking of her: "Okay."

Although Zhang Bao had great confidence in his daughter, the matter of recruiting staff was closely related to himself, so he could not be careless, so he sent someone to inquire about Su Wanda, and asked Zhou Fucheng if he knew about this person.After inquiring clearly, he asked Changfu to take his post to the door and invite someone to be a guest at home.

When Su Wanda received the post, it can be said that he was overjoyed.He has stayed in Fengtian City for more years, in order to find a good way out, he has thought of many ways, but unfortunately he has no foundation, no family background, and no famous friends to make him famous, so he hits a wall everywhere.At first, he thought that there was hope to get to know Zhou Fucheng, but he was interrupted by an accident. When he came back after saving someone, he couldn't find Miss Zhou's family anymore.Although he had seen her on the street later, he was a scholar, and he still couldn't let go of his mind. It was one thing to meet her by accident, but another thing to deliberately come to her.Unexpectedly, after more than half a year, I thought I was going to despair, but I actually received a post from an official in the city.This is a rare opportunity, he must seize it!

Seeing Su Wanda wash and wash seriously, and take out his half-worn blue silk gown that was fairly neat and decent, the two scholars who shared the room with him became a little jealous.The few people who live here are conceited about their talents and learning, and try every means to publicize their reputation so as to attract dignitaries to invite them.Who knows that none of them has succeeded yet, but Su Wanda, a guy who hangs out with those common people all day long and has no business, got the opportunity they dreamed of, how could they not be jealous? !

I saw a middle-aged scholar surnamed Huang stroking his mustache, and said disdainfully: "Su Xiaoyou's appearance is too cheap. Now that the adult wants to invite you, he should come to the door in person. Now he just sends a It's worth the little friend's haste to hand over the post, so why don't you try to curry favor with him?"

A man surnamed Zhang next to him sneered and sang with him: "Brother Huang doesn't know something. Only those with real talents and practical learning are qualified to let people visit the thatched cottage. Can everyone be Zhuge Kongming? Some people are not as good as others in learning. Only by flattering can you get a good future."

"Isn't it? People like you and I would never lower our self-esteem to this point. Even if those dignitaries come to invite them in person, it's not just anyone who can invite them."

"What Brother Huang said is true, at least he must be a magistrate."

Su Wanda ignored these gossips. In the past few months, have you heard less harsh words from your roommates?The most important thing now is to seize this opportunity.

He walked out of the door and politely apologized to Chang Fu who was waiting outside, saying that he had been waiting for a long time.Chang Fu returned the gift, invited him to get into the carriage, and drove back.Along the way, Su Wanda quietly asked Changfu about Zhang Bao's family background and experience, as well as the situation at home, and he always spoke and behaved very politely.He is well aware of this kind of official family, sometimes the people who serve the master can often influence the judgment of the master, so he dare not offend easily, and try his best to make a good impression on them.

After entering the mansion of Zhang Bao's family, he quickly judged the situation of this lord.It seems that they come from a wealthy family in the Eight Banners, and many of the utensils are not ordinary, but most of them are old and not new, and must have been used for many years.The layout of the courtyard is simple and grand, but the style of martial arts is not strong. In the study room where we met, there are many books and ink, and there are a few paintings and calligraphy written by the owner. It can be seen that he is a well-learned scholar.Combined with the usual information about Fengtian government officials, Su Wanda already had a good idea of ​​this Manchu official who might become his employer.

The meeting was a success.Zhang Bao found that Su Wanda was just the kind of staff he was looking for, talented in learning, good in writing, good in character, and quick in mind; while Su Wanda found that Zhang Bao was more ideal than he imagined, with good character and kindness, With real talent and learning, he has no prejudice against the Manchu, Han, Mongolian, Hui and other ethnic groups, and what is rare is that although his reputation is not obvious, he is indeed a solid official.

When Su Wanda left, Zhang Bao had already called him "Lu Yuan" and sent him out to far away.Three days after the two made an appointment, Su Wanda moved in.Zhang Bao entered the house with a smile on his face. As for what Su Wanda's roommates would think after he returned to his residence, it is unknown.

(End of this chapter)