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Chapter 58: The first year of chaos

I have never asked my brothers for recommendations in this book. For the sake of two updates every day, I have recommended me so that I can also show my face on the daily recommendation list and make me feel familiar. I am so grateful!

After the Zhengjiazhuang Club, which was renamed Zhengjiabing, was disbanded after the school review. All soldiers and officers had holidays, and the lively Zhengjiabing gradually became deserted for a while. However, the scene of the school review that day impressed people. The merchants in Zhengjiabing talked about the majesty and benefits of Zhengjiabing, which was quite boastful. There were also merchants who were in a blue house. They found the second-class Wu officer to see if they could still get into Zhengjiabing.

These farmers did not like to join the army, but said: A hero does not join the army, and a good iron does not make nails. Now the world seems to have changed a little. After joining the Zheng family, let alone the military pay, which is real money and silver, which can completely withstand the income from a good labor farming, and there is also wine and meat every day. Although they have a little hard training on weekdays, how can this wine and meat be enjoyed by ordinary families every day?

This is fine. Now Chengxinlang has spoken, and the Zheng family is only trying to protect Zhengjiazhuang. In this way, to protect such a wonderful prospect of Zhengjiazhuang, even if the Xixia people or forced people come to attack, they must also contribute their efforts, otherwise this great day will be ruined. Therefore, after thinking about it, the families with many brothers will inevitably have such thoughts.

He asked Wu Er to talk to him, but Wu Er did not refuse, and agreed to everything, but he had to have only one. When the Zheng family soldiers gathered again next year, they would undergo another assessment and only those who passed could join the army.

Zheng Tu was also satisfied with his own soldiers and generals. Besides, the people in the northwest were already tough and picky, so he was afraid that his combat effectiveness would not be weak, but it still needs to be tested in actual combat. However, after the Zheng family was disbanded, Zheng Tu rested in Zhengjiazhuang for two days, discussed the training matters for the next year with Wu Er, Shi Jin and several ministers, and then returned to Weizhou City.

When he returned to the city, Zhou Zhizhou sent someone to invite him. Zheng Tu knew that he was afraid that the official he had asked for was clear, so he hurriedly prepared a thousand taels of silver, and still carried a load of it, and came to the inner yamen of the prefect.

As Zheng Tu expected, after the court's announcement, Zheng Tu was promoted to Baoyilang. It was also considered that he was promoted from Chengxin Lang of the ninth rank to Baoyilang of the ninth rank, and he was promoted to the ninth rank. Naturally, the troops should be prepared more.

Zhou Zhizhou was very happy, and Zheng Tu was also straightforward and carried the money into the hall, and then revealed it on the spot. Zhou Zhizhou was naturally satisfied. He praised Zheng Tu's ability and knew the worldly ways. Zheng Tu naturally praised the magistrate's diligence and love for the people, which was deeply loved by the people. After the false words, Zheng Tu asked again: "It's just that the magistrate will be moved soon, but who is the one who takes care of Weizhou?"

"If you do things diligently and get close to Mr. Zhong, as for anyone, it is the law of the court, and we can only do our duty well." Zhou Zhizhou naturally metaphored him.

Zheng Tu suddenly realized that he was afraid that he would have such a husband to serve as the governor. In this way, the military and political power would be concentrated in one person, so he was afraid that the battle between Song and Xia would not be far away. It seems that it would take one year or two years at least.

After saying goodbye to Zhou Zhizhou's house, Zheng Tu returned to the mansion with his official duties directly. The family was naturally happy when they saw it. Zheng Tu thought about how to expand the Zheng family's soldiers after the festival. It is not difficult to raise 800 people now. But if you add some more people, you will be a little short of money. The armor, weapons, military pay, food and grass are all piled up.

Fortunately, Zhou Zhizhou said that even if these soldiers are not expanded for the time being, they will be very good. Just wait for the war, and the number of people is enough. This move undoubtedly alleviated Zheng Tu's practical difficulties.

After a few days, it was New Year's Eve. Hui Niang directed the servants at home to "sweep the house", paste couplets, hang lanterns, etc. The whole family was busy. Needless to mention the caring girls such as Luzhu, even Rui Niang, who was very active on weekdays, rarely used Luchuan to buy red paper and write couplets. She was self-confident and talented, so she wanted to show off her. On the one hand, she wanted to show off herself, and on the other hand, Zheng Tu took a look. It was a bit of a show-off.

"These couplets were all made by Er Niang, so I asked my father to take a look!" Luzhu was determined to help Rui Niang, so she pulled Zheng Tu and put the couplets made by Rui Niang on the table one by one, urging Zheng Tu to choose.

Zheng Tu nodded. He didn't understand this matter very well. He paid too much attention to couplets and was too lazy to worry about it. He might as well not be a scholar. Therefore, he was lazy and was very slack. He just smiled and said, "Your second mother wrote good writing, and it is rare that this meaning is festive. In this way, the couplets in this courtyard will be handed over to your second mother. She is happy!"

Luzhu laughed "guji" and ran to the backyard like a couplet. As long as he passed the message to Ruiniang. I think my father's mind has gradually changed over the years. When Ruiniang is still kind, he no longer mentions the matter of Lizhi.

When Rui Niang heard Zheng Tu's praise for her couplets, she couldn't help but blush and ordered Luzhu to smile and said, "He knows how to call people. The whole family must have more than ten couplets, but it's a waste of money!" After that, she urged Lu Chuan'er to take out the red paper, pen and ink, and within a day, she wrote the couplets without mentioning them.

Now she really suppressed Hui Niang on this, but Hui Niang was not competing with her on this. The affairs of the mansion were already busy, so she was not stuck in the ground. Fortunately, she was in command and the whole mansion was properly handled in an orderly manner, and although she was busy, she was not confused. How could she have time to pay attention to Rui Niang’s small thoughts?

Zheng Tu also invited Wu Er and Shi Jin to celebrate the New Year in the mansion without relatives and no reason in Weizhou. However, Wu Er and Shi Jin refused to do so. Shi Jin still wanted to stay in the Zhengjiazhuang barracks. However, Zheng Tu refused to do so and had to come to Weizhou City, but he refused to go to Zheng Tu's mansion again. After some persuasion, Zheng Tu could not do so. Fortunately, Wu Er had a house given by Zheng Tuxin, so the two of them did not seem lonely. However, this also forced Zheng Tu to think about the residences of these brothers. Si ordered that after the New Year, he would buy a property for Shi Jin so that he could rest. If he could find a family for him, it would be even better.

On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, sacrifice to the Kitchen God. The Kitchen God niche is located on the north side of the kitchen room, and the statue of the Kitchen God is placed in the middle. Pigs and sheep are slaughtered, rice and noodles are ground, and vegetables are purchased. Hui Niang’s furniture is placed in a tight order.

Apart from the sacrifices, Zheng Tu couldn't get involved in these things, so he hid out and invited Wu Er and Shi Jin to have a drink. He did not buy wine and meat outside. He only brought the ready-made ones prepared at home. Seeing that the two of them had no opinion on these things, there was some wine and meat, but the rest was not placed, so he ordered the mothers in the mansion to come and clean up, paste couplets, and welcome the word "Fu". Everything was settled. The two of them were very grateful.

A few days later, it was New Year's Eve. After the firecrackers were released, the family prepared wine and food. On this day, Zheng Tu, Hui Niang, Rui Niang and Luzhu were all on the main table. The other servants didn't want them to serve them. They brought their own tables to eat in the side hall. They also enjoyed a lot of wine and meat. The vegetables and fruits were rich, so they were all happy.

"Dad, this is Tu Su prepared by the aunt, let's eat some." Lu Zhu personally put a cup of wine for Zheng Tu. He then filled Hui Niang and Rui Niang, and then sat upright at the table. The Song people had to drink Tu Su wine during the New Year. This custom was very popular in the Song Dynasty. The wine made of Tu Su grass became Tu Su wine. Su Che's "Exodus" wrote: "Tu Su last year every year, but it was over 70 years. Wang Anshi's "New Year's Day" also wrote: "The year is gone with the sound of firecrackers, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tu Su. This shows the atmosphere at that time.

The whole family sat upright, looking at Zheng Tu with a smile on his lips. Obviously, I have been satisfied over the past year. Especially Zheng Tu's transformation, the three of them were filled with surprises. Now it is considered harmonious and harmonious between the whole family, but it is also a wealthy family that smiles happily.

Seeing that everyone was looking over, Zheng Tu knew that he was waiting for him to speak. Looking back on the fact that he had possessed Zheng Tu's body, it had been half a year since he came. Even in the past six months, he not only sat down on the huge family business, but also rarely took Hui Niang and Rui Niang's thoughts, and this pretty girl, Lu Zhu, were very popular, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Officials should say something!" Hui Niang saw Zheng Tu looking at their origins and couldn't help but remind him, "Now the whole mansion is headed by officials, and it is better to rely on such a long life!"

Zheng Tu nodded and said, "But this is the reason!" Therefore, he looked at three women who were as beautiful as flowers and smiled, "I knew about my own affairs before, which was a bit ridiculous. Fortunately, I learned a principle between life and death by taking Nati's three fists. No matter how good the foundation is, it is not as good as the family's harmony and happiness."

Hui Niang looked at it and smiled slightly, "Official, don't mention the past things again!" She had good intentions and thought it was Zheng Tu's sad thing that day. She didn't want to mention it today, which made him feel unhappy.

"It's okay!" Zheng Tu waved his hand and smiled, "I can see through it now. I will never forget the past and the next thing. Without those three punches, how can I have Zheng Tu today? If there is no Zheng Tu today, how can I have harmony today?"

All three nodded slightly, and what Zheng Tu said was also the right thing.

Zheng Tu said this, then stood up, picked up the wine cup, and solemnly said to the three beautiful women who also stood up: "I have done many ridiculous things in my life, but I have only vowed to do one thing well." He said this, and said: "Today, use this wine as a proof, I will not let you down. If you have any disagreement, just call—"

Before he could say a word, he was stopped by Hui Niang and said, "Don't say anything to the official. My sisters all know the official's thoughts. If you have the intention, why should you swear or swear?"

Zheng Tu nodded and smiled, saying, "It's just that! Let's drink this glass!" After that, he was about to dry the Tu Su wine in this cup. But he ate the lush bead and stopped him and said, "Dad has forgotten the rules."

"What are the rules?" Zheng Tu widened his eyes, looked at Luzhu opposite him, and asked in confusion.

Luzhu chuckled and said, "To eat Tu Su wine, you have to grow up. To be younger than your father, I will naturally eat it first." After that, without waiting for Zheng Tu to speak, the wine glass had already eaten all the tender red lips with a lighter bare hands. However, this interruption made the other two laugh. Zheng Tu didn't know such rules, so he had to laugh. He put his hands under the table, but one by one, gently holding the two tender gloves.
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