After Zhang Yue left, Wang Kui was still in high spirits. A businessman on the side said: "Although the Guoyuan article is good, I am afraid that some examiners will not understand the Zhuyuan."

"What about that?"

A businessman lowered his voice and said: "What's the point? Take more money and deliver Guoyuan's articles to the famous ministers in the capital. Then give up some money and ask the scribes to use their pens to pick up a handful of them, so as to gain fame and reputation, and add

I am the assistant of a wealthy husband. It is not easy to get the first place in the provincial examination. I don't think any examiner would be so short-sighted and inconsistent with public opinion."

Wang Kui was moved after hearing this, but there were no words in his mouth.

He Qi looked at Wang Kui's expression and praised it: "This is a very clever plan. It will probably help Brother Wang get a higher rank, but it will cost a lot of money."

The businessman smiled and said: "Don't worry, no matter how much money this matter is, I will take care of it."

He Qida said happily: "Junmin, let me just say that the butcher is a righteous man!"

Wang Kui held the cup and muttered: "Wang is deeply touched by the slaughterman Wai's righteousness. He has nothing to repay him for now, but when he is successful in the future, he can do whatever he wants."

The businessman smiled and said: "What are you talking about? I respect Guoyuan's talent the most. I am only afraid of good wine and deep alleys. There is an illiterate examiner who let down Guoyuan's talent and learning. How can I want to repay him? What's more, these

Money is not worth mentioning in Tu’s eyes.”

Others laughed and said: "Who doesn't know that the dozen or so tall collapsed houses beside the Bian River are all the property of the butchers. It is not an exaggeration to say that they make money every day."

It suddenly dawned on Wang Kui that this person had so much wealth. Businessmen in the Song Dynasty liked to invest, and those who had spare money would either stop their business operations or "liquidate" their business.

The solution is to buy a prosperous land by the river as a warehouse (storage), and the solution is to lend money. Anyway, these rich people will not let their spare money park at home, they have to put it into operation.

As for placing a bet on one of your own players who is expected to be ranked high, it can be regarded as a chance.

Even wealthy businessmen like the Butcher had to get to know him. Thinking of this, Wang Kui showed his pride and raised a glass to everyone.

Wang Kui glanced at He Qi, full of smiles.

Wang Kui and He Qi not only have a wide network of friends, but are also good at dancing. He even persuaded a financial backer like Tu Yuanwai to build momentum for him. With his talent, why can't he win the first prize?

Everyone was drunk at the moment. Wang Kui and He Qi each walked towards the dark place with their arms around the prostitute.

A few days later, Li Chu sent Zhang Yue six hundred strings.

Although Zhang Yue rejected his suggestion of cooperation, Li Chu knew that a scholar like Zhang Yue might become successful once he succeeds, so he must not offend him. He had no intention of defaulting on money, and if he gave enough, he would be able to create a good relationship in the future.

With this money, Zhang Yue's waist has grown. He is not short of money now, and doing business is not his original intention.

After thinking about it, he saved the 600 guan and spent only 100 guan on buying various gifts to send to Ouyang Xiu, Chen Xiang and the Wu family, in order to express his gratitude to them for taking care of him over the years.

As long as you get the idea.

This day Zhang Yue met Tang Jiu.

Tang Jiu had raised Zhang Yue in the house provided by the Wu family for more than half a year, and lived a good life.

When Zhang Yue came, everyone in the house welcomed him out. After all, Zhang Yue rarely came here on weekdays.

As for the leading officials, they understood that the eldest son of the Wu family had already spoken, asking them to serve Zhang Yue from now on, and they would all be transferred to the Zhang family as soon as they won the Jinshi title.

But Zhang Yue did not treat them as servants, which made these people feel uneasy.

Zhang Yue had some tea, and Tang Jiu said, "Sanlangjun, I, Tang Jiu, have something to say."

Zhang Yue glanced around and said, "Follow me to the room."

When the two arrived at the room, they saw Tang Jiu prostrating himself in front of Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue said in surprise: "What is Tang Jiu doing?"

Tang Jiu said: "Tang Jiu begs Mr. Sanlang to take him under his wing."

Zhang Yue said: "How do you say this? Didn't I tell you earlier? I have a mouth to eat, and you have a mouth to eat. Why are you so indifferent?"

Zhang Yue tried his best to help Tang Jiu, but when he saw the other party, he couldn't stand up. Zhang Yue said: "Brother Tang, if you have anything to say, stand up and say it. You and I won't make these false gestures."

Tang Jiu said: "I don't dare to take it. After following Mr. Sanlang these days, Tang has seen that Mr. Sanlang is a warm-hearted and righteous man. In the past six months and more, I have eaten well and drank well. How can I, Tang Jiu, be an ungrateful person? Now I

I am willing to devote myself as a servant to repay Lord Saburo."

After hearing this, Zhang Yue hesitated and said: "Why did Tang Jiu say this? How could a hero like you, who is upright and upright, surrender to be a slave? It is absolutely impossible, impossible."

Seeing that Tang Jiu refused, Zhang Yue had no choice but to say: "Let's get up and talk first, and we'll discuss the rest later."

This time Tang Jiu finally got up.

Tang Jiu clasped his fists and said: "Sanlang Jun is telling the truth. Although Tang Jiu is confused, when he was called 'Dian Zhi' before, he also traveled all over the country and met many dignitaries. In my opinion, Sanlang Jun will definitely have someone in the future."

"Fan Dafugui. If I, Tang Jiu, don't take this opportunity to defect as early as possible today, and I won't be able to speak until Lord Sanlang shows up in the future, I will no longer have a position."

Zhang Yue felt happy after hearing this. This Tang Jiu is also a carefree person. He actually doesn't care whether I can pass the Jinshi in this subject. But what he said makes sense. If I pass the exam and then defect to him, I will lose my status.

Already.

Zhang Yue hesitated for a moment and nodded: "That's fine, I don't know if you will be rich and powerful in the future, but I will never treat you badly, Tang Jiu. But since you have surrendered as a servant, how can you get rid of the sins on your body?"

Tang Jiudao: "Don't worry, Mr. Sanlang, I have been serving as a concubine for six years. Previously, the imperial court decreed that people from various places can be released to serve as concubines for many years. Therefore, it is not difficult for me to escape from this punishment. I just need to send a message to Yousi."

"As for Tang Jiu, since he has surrendered to Mr. Sanlang, he doesn't want to do anything else. Please make a death contract."

Zhang Yue asked: "Death contract? Tang Jiu, have you thought about it?"

Tang Jiu nodded.

The slave system in the Song Dynasty was different from that in the Tang Dynasty. Masters and slaves were not good or bad, or subordinate, but a first-class employment relationship.

Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, all maidservants were called female servants, because they were hired by your family, not born to be maids in your family.

A slave is a good man. Both parties sign a contract. The slave will work for you for a number of years and then he will be free. The master cannot force him to stay.

This is called a living contract.

But there is still a death contract, that is, if it is sold down, in today's terms it is bought out, and you will serve the master for the rest of your life.

Although the Song Dynasty stipulated that masters could not kill or kill slaves at will, they also allowed slaves to enforce family laws when they made mistakes. As long as the rich and powerful families were not accused, there were many cases of beating slaves to death, and the government turned a blind eye to this.

Close one eye.

Tang Jiu was willing to sign a death contract, which meant that he would surrender loyally.

Zhang Yue said: "Okay, everything is up to you. But there is something to say first..."

Tang Jiudao: "Please give me your instructions, Mr. Sanlang."

Zhang Yue said: "You need to change your alcoholism. In the past, when you came to Beijing with me, you drank twelve bowls a day. I don't want you to give up drinking. Just six bowls a day."

Hearing this, Tang Jiu couldn't help but said: "Everything else is easy to talk about, but this is really a pain for me."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "It's not too late for you to change your mind now."

Tang Jiu thought for a moment, gritted his teeth and patted his chest and said: "Since I, Tang Jiu, have agreed, there is no reason to go back on my word. Six bowls a day is six bowls. But you need to let me drink to my heart's content today, and I will fulfill my promise tomorrow."

"

Zhang Yue laughed and said, "Okay, I'll accompany you."

Zhang Yue stayed here for dinner that day and drank a lot of wine with Tang Jiu.

As for the Du Guan and other servants of the Wu family, they also took care of them carefully and entertained them with good wine and vegetables.

Zhang Heng and Zhang Yue from the Yang family also paid a private visit.

Yang was very happy to see Zhang Yue. Her complexion was not very good, but she could barely hold on.

"Last time you asked for relief and didn't come to the door in person. Do you still have a grudge against your second aunt? It's been so long. Let's not talk about it. Brother Dun is the Yuan of Kaifeng Prefecture, and you are now the Imperial College.

Third, neither of you let me down, and Izumi Izumi, my sister and brother-in-law, is enough to comfort me."

When Yang said this, he coughed twice again.

"Second aunt."

Yang waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, I'm happy. There's another happy thing. I received a letter from your brother. He has now sold his shop in Pucheng and came to Beijing with his family.

Already?"

"Seriously?" Zhang Yue couldn't help but asked in surprise and joy: "When will they arrive in Beijing? I'm ready."

Yang's face was full of smiles, and even the wrinkles on her temples were relaxed. In her heart, she was still more happy than Zhang Yue about this matter.

Yang said hopefully: "I estimate that they will arrive in Beijing at the end of this month or the beginning of next month, and then you can be reunited as a family."

"But don't prepare anything else. I have arranged their place. You should just read your book in peace and prepare for the provincial examination after the spring of next year."

Zhang Yue was speechless for a moment, and my brother really told his second aunt about the news about coming to Beijing, but he didn't tell me either. Wasn't he just planning to defect to someone else's family?

It's really shameless.

Is this how the feud with the second brother is settled?

If I say this, my brother must be trying to persuade me in turn, saying that there is no such thing as an overnight feud between a family.

But do people think you are a family?

Zhang Yue kept silent anyway.

Seeing Zhang Yue's acknowledgment of this matter, Yang was very happy and continued: "I think your Axi is a young scholar with bright eyes. His achievements in the future will definitely be no less than those of you and Brother Dun."

"When he arrives in the capital, I will find a famous teacher to teach him. I will never let him down with his wisdom."
Chapter completed!