Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 59

Kelanzhou City, the commander's mansion.

"Okay, okay, Huang Qianhu is indeed young and heroic, a pillar of talent."

After reading the thick stack of gift lists, the Commander of Zhenxiwei made Mr. Liu Jingchun lean comfortably on the cushioned bamboo chair, and said to Huang Laifu with satisfaction.His only 18-year-old concubine, Qi Yangshi, was leaning on his side, tapping the bones of his body for Master Liu, while looking up and down at Huang Laifu with a pair of charming and flexible eyes.

At this time, everyone was in the back garden of the Commander's Mansion. The back garden covers a large area, with a lot of shade trees and a bay of flowing water.At the corner of the courtyard, there is a spring plum blooming luxuriantly, and there is a faint fragrance in the courtyard.

Lord Liu Jingchun is 57 years old this year, with half black and half white hair, a slender face, a plump nose, and deep sunken eye sockets. He looks quite brutal and murderous, but at this time his expression is quite soft, Wearing a crown scarf and a thin straight gown, she leans comfortably on a bamboo chair.

His expression looked amiable, perhaps because Huang Laifu presented a gift bill of nearly 200 taels of silver, or perhaps because of Gu Qianhu and Gu Shiyin's company.

In fact, Lord Liu Jingchun has also heard about Huang Laifu and his son's behavior in Wuzhai Fort. If it was another small military household, Lord Liu Jingchun would not be polite, and would directly send someone to take his "fruit of victory".

But Huang Sihao is also a thousand households, and he is deeply rooted in Wuzhai Fort. He has been hereditary for nearly a hundred years. It also takes some effort.

Besides, Huang Laifu will soon become the son-in-law of Gu Xitang Qianhu. This Gu Xitang is his confidant. To be honest, I am too embarrassed to do it.Besides, this Huang Laifu seemed to be very knowledgeable, and he knew that he wanted to come to offer the hospitality of his commander-in-chief.You can't swallow it in one mouthful, so it's not bad to catch some benefits with a long stream of water.

However, these small thoughts of his were quickly attracted by another thing Gu Qianhu said. The more he listened, the more his eyes widened.

"That's the way it is, what do you think, my lord?" He Qianhu said expectantly.

Gu Shiyin also said from the side: "My lord, if this matter comes true, then my Kelan will earn a lot of money every year. Moreover, this matter will not only make a profit, but also greatly solve the problem of refugees in the country. A land of peace can be said to benefit the people, and in the future, adults may also leave their names in history."

Master Liu Jingchun sat up and said, "Wait, wait..."

He stared at Huang Laifu and said, "Laifu, tell me, is this really reliable?"

Huang Laifu calmly said: "My lord, don't worry, I'm sure that this matter will be of great benefit and not harmful to you. I've thought about it over and over again, and it will definitely succeed. My lord also knows that there are many pastures in Kelan. If you raise sheep vigorously, it will definitely be profitable, not only the mutton, but also cashmere and other things, can also be made into a lot of things for sale, when the time comes, I am sure that the adults will have a lot of money."

After Huang Laifu drew a beautiful picture scroll for Master Liu Jingchun, he said: "Your Excellency doesn't have to pay a single thing, you can get [-]% of the dividends, sit back and reap the benefits, and..."

Huang Laifu said with a serious face: "This year Kelan Prefecture is in a bad year again. The sergeants have no food and clothing. I am very anxious to see it. It just so happens that my Wuzhai Fort may have a good harvest this year. At the end of the year, I would like to donate thousands of stones of food and grass. , to relieve Ke Lan’s suffering, and may the Lord give the humble job this opportunity to serve.”

"That's right, master, you see Master Huang is so sensible, just promise him."

Mrs. Liu Jingchun's concubine, Qi Yangshi, also said coquettishly, she accepted some top-quality silk from Huang Laifu, and of course she wanted to speak for Huang Laifu.And these silks and silks were dedicated to Huang Laifu by Qu Tingzhu Qu's old shopkeeper at that time. When going out this time, his mother Yang asked Huang Laifu to bring some, saying that they would always be useful, and now they really are.

Lord Liu Jingchun's eyes were wide open, and the fat on his face kept shaking, and after a while, he finally sighed: "Well, for the sake of Huang Qianhu's sincerity and willingness to make profits for the people, The old man agreed. In fact, how much we gain from this matter is secondary, and the most important thing is that this matter can benefit the people. Tell me, is this the truth?"

Huang Laifu and the others praised: "My lord is high-spirited and upright, and I am deeply impressed by his humble rank."

Mr. Liu was thinking back and forth just now. According to what Huang Laifu said, he can earn several thousand taels of silver every year just from cashmere and other things. Zhaibao, here is another good deal.Also, listen to what Huang Laifu said, not only will Wuzhaibao no longer collect monthly grain, but Wuzhaibao will honor him with several thousand shi of grain every year. After calculating this way, he will make a considerable profit.

Perhaps, having increased so much income unintentionally, I won't have to beg my grandpa or sue my grandma every year to see Zhizhou's face.Unlike battalion soldiers whose food and fodder are all drawn from above, besides the supply of food and fodder from the top, a considerable part of the food and fodder of the Zhenxiwei soldiers is provided by the local government. Where is this place?It is the local of Kelan Prefecture.

Eating other people's soreness, every time he pulls out the food fodder, Zhizhou's attitude makes Mr. Liu Jingchun very uncomfortable. His own rank is far higher than Zhizhou's.Now maybe I can be self-sufficient and don't have to look at other people's faces anymore.Thinking of this, Master Liu Jingchun made a decisive decision and agreed to the matter.

After talking about this matter, everyone's relationship became closer. The more Mr. Liu Jingchun looked at Huang Laifu, the more he liked him. His heart moved, and he sighed: "It seems that Fu's eyebrows are very similar to my Cheng'er who has gone away. It's a pity, if he is this big, he is probably about the same height as Lai Fu, right?"

Having said that, Master Liu Jingchun wiped away his tears, and looked at Huang Laifu with some expectation. He once had a son, but he died young. This is what makes Master Liu most regrettable. Now, Mr. Liu Jingchun has no heirs, only one nephew, who is only 12 years old this year. After a few years, when his nephew takes his place, he will not be able to shake the arrogant soldiers under him.As for Huang Laifu, he has a flexible mind and some tricks, maybe...

Gu Qianhu is an old man who has become a master, of course he understands the meaning of the commanding officer, he thought about it quickly, and felt that this matter would be of great benefit to Huang Laifu, and he gave Huang Laifu a wink understandingly.

Huang Laifu naturally understood what Gu Qianhu meant, and he also felt that this matter was beneficial to him, so he hurried forward and said, "If your lord does not dislike it, I would like to worship you as a foster father and stand in front of you day and night."

Master Liu Jingchun said: "How can this be? Isn't this embarrassing Nephew Lai Fu?"

Huang Laifu said "sincerely": "If you can follow your lord all day long, it is a blessing that you have cultivated in eight lifetimes in a humble job."

He bowed down all of a sudden, and said loudly: "The child has met his foster father."

Master Liu Jingchun chuckled, stepped forward to help Huang Laifu and said, "You don't need to be polite, please get up."

Huang Laifu took advantage of the situation and stood up, Lord Liu Jingchun held Huang Laifu's hand and laughed, with an affectionate expression, Gu Qianhu and Gu Shiyin looked at each other, both stepped forward to congratulate.

Qi Yangshi also stood up, glanced at Huang Laifu with her watery eyes, covered her mouth with a smile, and said, "Today is the master's big day, so my concubine will go and order the servants to prepare some wine and vegetables."

As she said that, she bowed to everyone and went gracefully.

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"Fu'er, there is absolutely no problem with your father's replacement. As for the Ministry of War, I will write a few letters for my father at that time, and hand them over to several adults in the Ministry of War who have good friends with my father. I think you will replace him." There is no problem with success. Of course, you have to give away some gifts as well."

Huang Laifu recognized Mr. Liu Jingchun as his adoptive father. This was a great joy. Naturally, the commander's mansion would kill chickens and geese, and there would be a big feast. Gu Qianhu and Gu Shiyin would naturally be by the side.

When the wine was hot, Lord Liu Jingchun said this to Huang Laifu.

"Thank you foster father! My son respects foster father a glass." Huang Laifu was moved and said, holding up the wine glass in a cheerful mood. This time he came to the Commander's Mansion, everything is really comforting.

"Okay." Lord Liu Jingchun nodded in satisfaction.He smiled and said, "Come on, baby, let's drink and talk while listening to the play."

The white walls hide the flowers that never fade, and the luxurious houses hide the scenery of Changchun.At this time, everyone was on a cool pavilion in the back garden of the mansion, and the willows were slowly hanging beside the pavilion, bringing a comfortable coolness.And beside the window of the Liang Pavilion, there were a few song boys singing a song, which was really "sweet and melodious". Master Liu Jingchun, Gu Qianhu, and Gu Shiyin shook their heads when they heard it.

At this time, literati everywhere in Ming Dynasty, especially those in the upper class of Ming Dynasty, loved to listen to the Kunqu Opera that was passed down in the south of the Yangtze River. Naturally, this custom also affected military officers in various places in Ming Dynasty. Everyone loves this elegance.

After several singing boys sang, Master Liu Jingchun rewarded the money.His concubine Qi Yangshi also came forward and sang a few songs. Although most of the singers are men at this time, who cares how many songs she wants to sing?

Qi Yang's eyes were watery, and he glanced at the people below from time to time with his charming eyes. He sang a song "The Story of Huansha", accompanied by several singing boys with flute and string music.Qi Yang's singing and writing are excellent, his singing is euphemistic and delicate, his voice is as soft as silk, and has a sad and profound charm.

Everyone below was intoxicated when they heard it, Huang Laifu closed his eyes slightly, and patted along with the tune.Although the peak of Kunqu Opera: "The Peony Pavilion" has not yet come out, Qi Yang's singing at this time is enough to please the eyes and ears.

Huang Laifu used to be busy with farming and feeding pigs every day, but now he deeply felt a kind of intoxicating joy.

(End of this chapter)