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Chapter 200

In the days that followed, the Cui family and the Wu family resumed the relationship between well water and river water.

Wu Lixin has the medicine, and since then he treats Cui Pu as nothing.Their boat went ahead, and when they arrived at the post house, they left Cui Pu and his party far away, and no longer lived next door to them.Cui Pu expressed his helplessness.

In this way, after nearly a month and a half on the ship, their ship finally arrived in Yangzhou and docked at the ferry of Guangling County.

After getting off the boat, several horse-drawn carriages had been sent by Tianchang County to pick them up, and Hongdou's father hurriedly ordered people to carry the luggage up one by one.At this time Zheng Da and his wife came forward to say goodbye.

Everyone gets along well these days, and Cui Pu likes this honest couple, so he suggested: "There is still some distance to go to Yangzhou Mansion, and you don't have much money with you, why don't I rent a carriage to take you there! Think of it as paying for your hard work cooking for us these days."

"No, no, no! These days we eat and drink for nothing on your ship, and we live in such a good place. In such a good place on a passenger ship, it costs twenty copper coins a day! It’s only five or six pennies, and it’s reasonable that we owe you all, so how dare you ask for hard work?” Zheng Dalian quickly waved his hands, “Besides, our relatives will come to pick them up after they’ve agreed.”

Seeing that their eyes did not seem to be fake, Cui Pu gave up and told Hu San to call two rangers to carry their luggage for them.Hu San readily agreed.

Soon everything was ready, Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu both got into the carriage, and saw a very ordinary carriage slowly approaching the ferry and stopped beside Zheng Da and his wife.Zheng Da and his wife both showed smiles on their faces, and hurriedly greeted them.

Apparently their relatives also came.Cui Pu and Mu Jiaojiao both breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly ordered the coachman to urge the horses to go west.

On the other side of Zheng Da and his wife, when they went up to meet them, a man in ordinary clothes with a refined and resolute face jumped down, held Zheng Da's hand tightly and shouted: "Brother, sister-in-law, you've got it!" ! This journey has made you suffer!"

"We didn't suffer. We met noble people on the way. They not only treated your sister-in-law, but also let us come with them on their boat. The boat was big and spacious, with good food and good housing. Didn't you see me You and your sister-in-law have gained a lot of weight?" Zheng Dalian said with a smile.

The man had tears in his eyes. "I haven't seen my brother and sister-in-law in seven or eight years. I only saw that you have lost a lot of weight. How can you say that you are fat?" He suddenly narrowed his eyes, "What did you just say? My sister-in-law fell ill on the way. ?”

"That's right, the doctor said it so dangerously at the time, I almost thought she couldn't be saved. Who knew that I met Mrs. Liu Shao, and she rescued your sister-in-law with a single pill!" Zheng Da nodded.

The man immediately turned serious. "I don't know where the benefactor is now? He saved my sister-in-law's life, which means I saved my life. I must thank him in person."

"This...you are late, they left just now!" Zheng Da said, pointing to the convoy where only one tail could be seen in the distance.

The man looked at the team of seven or eight cars, and narrowed his eyes slightly: "So many cars and horses have been dispatched in one go, it seems that they are of good background! Brother, do you know where they are from, whose surname is so, this What did you do in Yangzhou next time?"

"I know this! They are from Chang'an, surnamed Cui. This time, that young gentleman is here to serve as an official in Yangzhou." Zheng Da hurriedly said.

"Cui? Is it the magistrate of Tianchang County?" the man asked immediately.

"That's right, that's right, this is the place!" Zheng Da quickly nodded, "You are more familiar with this place, brother. I heard them say this place name several times on the boat, but I just can't remember it."

"It turned out to be him." The man nodded, "Since it's him, it's easy to handle. We will definitely meet again in the future, and then I will find another opportunity to repay his kindness."

Although it is only early February, the climate in the south is quite different from that in the north.

At this time, the cold air in the north has just faded, but the snow and ice in the mountains and forests are still there, and the flowers and plants in the city have just revealed a little green branches.But at the same time, Yangzhou was already full of weeping willows, the weeds on the roadside were thriving, and the flowers were competing to bloom. Looking around, there was a lot of purple and red.

Not to mention the sunshine above their heads, it was warm and soft, and it felt so comfortable on their bodies that Cui Pu and Mu Jiaojiao almost didn't want to walk. They just wanted to ask people to stop their cars and horses and spread a blanket on the side of the road , the two of them lay on it and slept comfortably while bathing in the sunshine.

Now is also the time when wild vegetables are just breaking through the ground.The fresh wild vegetables are crisp and tender, and they have a refreshing taste under the moisture of the morning dew.Just stir fry it with chicken oil, it is so delicious, Cui Pu is so addicted to eating it, Yangzhou is indeed a good place to go straight, he definitely made a profit here!
In this way, they walked and enjoyed the scenery and ate and drank, and they walked on land for half a month before finally entering Tianchang County.

After walking a few miles, the look of anticipation on Cui Pu's face gradually changed to flatness and even disappointment.

When it was about ten miles away from the county seat, more than a dozen people including the magistrate and magistrate of Tianchang County were already waiting there.

Cui Pu quickly jumped out of the car, and greeted them politely.Then we all drove back to the county together.

After entering the city gate, I saw several well-decorated carriages parked on the side of the road.Next to it, the gongs and drums were beating loudly, and there was also a colorful lion flying up and down on several stacked wooden tables, dancing vigorously.

The county magistrate hurriedly said to Cui Pu: "This is the best lion dance troupe in the county specially invited by the gentry in the county, and they are here to welcome the magistrate of the county."

Cui Pu hurriedly got out of the car again, and bowed to these gentry.

So it was another busy exchange of pleasantries.Mu Jiaojiao took the opportunity to look at both sides of the street through a thin layer of window screens—now they are on a fairly spacious main road, and there are many shops open on both sides of the street, and there are all kinds of places to eat, drink and have fun. , but the front of the store is not big, and there are not many people going in and out.Perhaps because of the lion dance, many people gathered at the gate of the city, including men, women, old and young, but generally speaking, the excitement was not as lively as what they saw when they casually walked along a small path in the West Market. scene.Moreover, people's clothes are also very ordinary, while the squires are relatively extravagant.

After Cui Pu had finished meeting with the gentry, the convoy continued to march along this street to the end, and then arrived at the county government office.

The yamen faces south from the north, and there is a splayed wall in front of the door, and a few mottled notices are pasted on the wall.I don't know how long ago it was posted, and now I can hardly see what is written on it.

Bypassing the gate of the county government, their residence for the next three years appeared in front of them.Entering through the main gate, the car stopped at the second gate, Hong Dou and others hurried forward to help Mu Jiaojiao into the inner courtyard, and then the yamen servants came forward to help carry the boxes and cages.

Jiangnan gardens have always been famous, and this residence is also a typical Jiangnan style.Walking in through the second gate, you will see the nine-curved corridor in front of you, with rockery and flowing water dotted under the shade of trees, a warm and comfortable feeling blows your face.Walking to the end of the corridor, and passing through a small door, there is another vast space in front of you. There are two wing rooms on the left and right, and five main rooms neatly, connected by verandahs.Such a delicate design gives people a unique feeling.And passing through the hallway in the middle, I suddenly found that there is a large courtyard behind, and several small courtyards.The heights are patchwork, and there are many flowers and trees dotted inside, which is very pleasing to the eye.

Because they brought many people.Without Mu Jiaojiao's actions, Hongdou and her mother ordered people to clean up the east wing where Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu lived.Then Hongdou took Mungdou and others to continue cleaning the house, and Hongdou's mother hurriedly went to the kitchen to start the fire and cook.

This meal, Cui Pu ate very little for the first time.

When the dishes were removed, Mu Jiaojiao took the initiative to propose: "This yard is very uniquely designed, much more exquisite and compact than the place where we lived in the post house. Why don't we go out for a stroll together?"

Cui Pu nodded in agreement.

The two of them didn't bring many people with them, they just asked Hong Dou and Xiao Si'er to follow from a distance, and the couple strolled side by side in the empty yard.

After walking around the inner courtyard, Mu Jiaojiao asked softly, "I've seen you unhappy since you entered the county boundary, but do you think this place is too desolate?"

Cui Pu finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Although I knew that this county is very ordinary in Yangzhou City. However, I have seen so many beautiful places along the way. I thought that Tianchang County would not be too bad. But now it seems... hey! It's still me Thinking of things so beautifully."

"When you become an official for the first time, you will naturally imagine everything in your mind is very beautiful. But this place is actually not bad. There are many counties in the west and north. People are not living well. That is the real livelihood of the people. The saint arranged you here. , I have already taken care of you very much." Mu Jiaojiao said softly, "Besides, don't you think it's best to get started if you have nothing to do? As long as you can make a little improvement, it's yours. It’s a great achievement. I don’t know if you’ve heard of a saying, ‘It’s hard to start a business, but it’s even harder to keep it going’.”

Cui Pu had an epiphany. "You are right! It is difficult to start a business, and it is even more difficult to maintain a business! Yangzhou is rich in products and is also a land of fish and rice. As long as I serve the people wholeheartedly, am I afraid that I will not be able to achieve anything? And as long as I do what I should do well , with the help of my father and brother in Chang'an, I don't have to worry about not getting an honor in my grades! Just wait for three years, and I will definitely be promoted!"

After finishing speaking, he quickly picked up Mu Jiaojiao's face, and kissed her hard on the lips: "As expected of my good wife. With you as a good wife by my side, why should I worry that I can't be the county magistrate?"

Mu Jiaojiao was so kissed that her face turned red, and she quickly pushed him away. "In broad daylight, you are too Meng Lang!"

"Is there? Anyway, no one here can see it!" Cui Pu was talking, and when he turned his head to look, Hong Dou and Xiao Si'er quickly hid themselves behind a big tree.

In this way, the two of them walked around the yard again, and after finding out the general structure of the yard, they went back to the room to rest.Early the next morning, Cui Pu went to the county government to take up his post.

On the first day, he had nothing else to do. He just walked through the county government office again to find out the structure of the various places. Then the county magistrate and others got together to discuss again and clarified everyone's identity and identity. After taking his duties, he will bring Wang Shiqilang who is the chief bookkeeper, Mr. Zhuang, Mr. Wu, and Mr. Xu to everyone.

In the afternoon, the county magistrate quietly went to Cui Pu's side: "Master County, the gentry in the town are planning to serve you wine at the Yueyue Building tonight. I wonder if you are free?"

At this time, even if he didn't have it, he had to have it!Before leaving Chang'an, Father had repeatedly warned him that he must establish a good relationship with the local gentry as soon as he arrives in the place.As long as he can win them over to his side, then his work will be much easier in the future!
Cui Pu nodded immediately: "There must be space for this. But I just met them yesterday, and I'm not too familiar with them yet. At that time, I have to ask Zhou County Prime Minister to introduce them."

"Please don't worry, magistrate, this is the duty of the subordinate officials, and the subordinate officials will definitely do a good job for you!" The county magistrate nodded quickly in agreement.

So Cui Pu sent Xiao Si'er back to tell Mu Jiaojiao about this matter, and then took Wang Shiqilang and his party to Zhaixing Tower with the county magistrate.

This Zhaixing Restaurant is considered to be the most upscale restaurant in Tianchang County.Naturally, the place is incomparable with Chang'an, but it still has a bit of style against the backdrop of the surrounding small wooden houses.

Today, in order to entertain the new county magistrate, the gentry simply paid for the entire building.Everyone was seated on the second floor, and the kitchen served Tianchang County’s specialty delicacies one after another. There were also a few prostitutes playing and singing on the side, and there were two fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls in light clothes dancing lightly on the beat. sleeve.Cui Pu couldn't take his eyes off the plump breasts, straight buttocks, and slender waist.

During the feasting, everyone found out the temperament of this new county magistrate, and knew that he was a bold young man.Now seeing him being mesmerized by the two dancers, the gentlemen all had a faint smile in their eyes.

When the dance was over and the girls stepped back, Jiang Guangda, the richest man in Tianchang County, hurriedly said, "I don't know what the county magistrate thinks of these two young ladies?"

"Very good." Cui Pu nodded.

"They are the dancers raised by my family. If the county magistrate thinks they are pleasing to the eye, then I will boldly give them to the county magistrate, and let the two of them serve you tea and water, and make your bed!"

"No, no!" Unexpectedly, Cui Pu's face changed drastically as soon as the words fell, and he quickly waved his hands and shouted, "I can't want this person. Otherwise, the lady will be angry!"

Jiang Guangda's expression changed. "Master County, you are a descendant of a famous family, do you still fear that your wife will fail?"

Cui Pu could not help but sneer when he heard this.

"Joke, I'm not afraid of her, is it because she's afraid of me?"

(End of this chapter)