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Chapter 196 Night Visit to Huanghua Station ([-])

On August 43th, 26rd year of Kangxi, the settlement of debts, which had been suspended for nearly half a month, was finally resumed. On the first day, a good news came, and all the officials who were recruited made up for the shortfall owed, and the same was true the next day. A total of more than 50 taels of silver was recovered, which was a good start for repayment of debts again. The morale of the household department, which had been sluggish for a long time, was immediately boosted, and the pride of reviving the flag was soaring, and everyone Eagerly waiting for the main event to start the next morning, even the fourth master, who has always been known as the iron-faced Baylor, smiled extraordinarily brightly, and even had the mood to tease the third master. As for the fourth master, how excited is he? Then only he himself knows.

Victory in the first battle is naturally a good thing, but behind this victory, there is obviously a gully hidden, if you really get carried away, the end will definitely not be so good, this point, Hong Qing obviously knows it well, no, the genius just In black, Hong Qing, who had changed into a green dress and a cap, led Li Minxing, who was in plain clothes, to the Huanghua Post in Dongcheng.

Huanghua Station, the first post station in the world, is affiliated to the Ministry of War, and it is exclusively for officials who come to Beijing to report their duties. According to the law of the court, all officials can only live in the post station before they face the saint, even if they have a home in the capital. Back, it's just that the law of the court belongs to the law of the court, but it is not strictly enforced. Among the more than a hundred officials who were summoned to Beijing this time, only a few people actually stayed in the Huanghuayi, and most of the officials were missing. Among the four big officials who enfeoffed Xinjiang, only Baxi, the governor of Liangjiang, stayed in Huanghuayi. It also seemed extremely lonely.

"Ugh……"

A waning moon hung high in the sky, under the moonlight, a white-haired old man stood by the window, looking up at the moon with a sad face, after standing silently for a long time, he shook his head gently, and let out a long and incomprehensible sigh , this old man is Baxi, the current governor of Liangjiang—Baxi, Yiergenjueluo, Zhenghuang Banner, born in the 12th year of Shunzhi, and was selected as a Buku (wrestler) since the fourth year of Kangxi, and entered the palace to accompany Kangxi The emperor practiced wrestling skills, and later made great contributions to the suppression of Oboi, and was promoted to the second-class bodyguard in Da Nei. Soon he was released as a general of Liangjiang Governor's Mansion, participated in the pacification of the San Francisco rebellion, and was promoted to General of Guangzhou after his success. In July of the 33rd year of Kangxi, the governor of Jinyungui, and in June of the 41st year of Kangxi, he was transferred to the governor of Liangjiang. shaped out.

Baxi was in a bad mood, not because of anything else, but because it was time for him to report to the household department tomorrow, and the 20 taels of silver he owed was enough to worry him, let alone the whole Liangjiang still owes 200 million taels of silver. These two matters are like two huge rocks, and Baxi can hardly breathe. Thinking of his glorious life, when he is about to become an official, he will have to go to court. Ba Xi's mood was so depressed.

"Master, a young master came outside and said that he has something important to see the master."

Just when Baxi was at his wit's end, when he heard footsteps, the old butler came in from outside the room, walked behind Baxi cautiously, and reported in a low voice.

"Huh? My little son, make it clear!"

Ba Xi was very annoyed at the moment, he didn't have the mind to meet guests, when he heard the old housekeeper's vague words, he immediately got angry, rolled his eyes, and asked unceremoniously.

"Master, he didn't say anything, he just gave this, saying that the master will know it at a glance."

Seeing that Baxi's expression was not right, the old butler didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly handed a bamboo sign in his hand to Baxi.

"Huh? Hiss..."

The sign is not big, only about half a slap in the face, both sides are polished extremely smooth, there is no calligraphy or painting on the back, and the word "Kirin" is simply engraved on the front, at first glance, it seems that there is nothing unusual about it. In Baxi's eyes, it was different, but seeing him first gasp in surprise, then gasp again, without even a word of explanation, he just walked out in such a hurry.

"Master, master, you..."

The old butler didn't expect his master to leave as soon as he said he would, not to mention that he didn't even give a confession, and that casual attire was obviously not the way to welcome guests, so he couldn't help feeling a little anxious, first he was taken aback, and then hurriedly ran after He went up, but after such a delay, Ba Xi had already disappeared without a trace.

"I dare to ask you but..."

Ba Xi rushed to the gate of Huanghuayi with swift strides, and by the light of the lanterns hanging high on the gates on both sides, he could see several burly men surrounding a young man in Tsing Yi. Although his face was raw, his demeanor was extraordinary. , the guess in his heart immediately became a little more certain, but he was not completely sure, so he walked quickly to the front, bowed his hands very politely, and tentatively asked half a word.

"I've seen Bajunmen, and my nephew came to visit at the order of my father. If there is any disturbance, please ask Bajunmen Haihan."

Although there are few people at the entrance of Huanghuayi, there are still soldiers guarding the gate after all. Hong Qing didn't want to reveal her identity at this moment, so she bowed deeply to Ba Xi, and performed a ceremony of seeing a younger generation , said politely, but never said anything about his own origin.

"Don't dare, dare not, it's just Lingtang..."

Ba Xi served as an official abroad all the year round, and rarely returned to Beijing. Although he had heard Hongqing's name for a long time, he had never met him in person. The reason why he guessed that Hongqing was visiting was the bamboo business card. Without it, the "Kirin Company" is famous all over the world, and no one knows that the big boss behind this company is Hong Qing. Thinking of his age and bearing, Ba Xi can guess Hong Qing's identity, but Hong Qing Qing didn't admit it, but Ba Xi didn't dare to be 100% sure, so he hesitated and wanted to question him again.

"My father's line is three, and he has an old relationship with Ba Junmen, so I specially ordered my nephew to come and visit."

Hong Qing was not annoyed by Ba Xi's endless interrogation, she smiled and answered politely.

"Oh, that's how it is. Okay, nephew, please come inside!"

Ba Xi could win the old man's trust, so he was naturally not someone who would take nothing for granted. Hong Qing's hints were already so obvious, he couldn't fail to hear it, and he couldn't help but feel inspired, so he didn't say any more, and bowed his hands After returning the gift, he waved his hand again, let Hong Qing into the Huanghua Posthouse, and walked into the study room in the small courtyard where he lived in a pleasant way, and took their seats respectively, and the accompanying servants rushed to serve her. After serving the freshly brewed fragrant tea, they each exited the study, leaving Hongqing and Baxi sitting opposite each other.

"The next official kowtows to the little prince!"

After all the servants retreated, Hong Qing didn't say much, just shook her hand, took out a five-clawed golden dragon jade pendant from her wide sleeve, held it with both hands, and raised it high above her head, patting When Xi took a look, he immediately recognized that this was the old man's royal use, so he couldn't sit still, so he got up quickly, knelt down on the ground, and paid homage incessantly.

"Ba Junmen, please. Ben Belle is here to talk to Ba Junmen. If there is any offence, I ask Bajunmen to forgive me."

Hong Qing's presence here is not limited to the third master, holding the imperial golden dragon and jade pendant represents the old man's visit in person, and between the imperial envoy and the local officials, etiquette is naturally indispensable. Yes, because of this, Hongqing did not stop Baxi from paying respects, until he finished the salute, then put the golden dragon and jade pendant into his sleeve, and then cried out in a peaceful voice.

"Don't dare, don't dare, the little lord has any orders, just tell me, but if you can do it as an official, you definitely don't dare to resign."

Hearing that Hongqing came here to talk by order, Baxi's nerves immediately tightened, not for any other reason, but because the debts he owed were too much, so much that he would betray Baxi. He couldn't afford to repay the family property even after exhausting it, but it was hard to say what to say for forgiveness, so he could only bite the bullet and make a statement first.

"Ba Junmen is polite, please sit down and talk."

Before Hong Qing came here, she knew about Ba Xi's family background, and also knew how he owed so many debts. She would not know that Ba Xi was just swollen face to pretend to be fat. If you really want to call him If you want to pay back the money, there must be no hope at all. Of course, she knew it in her heart, but Hong Qing didn't point it out. Instead, she smiled and lowered her hands, motioning for Ba Xi to sit down.

"Thank you, my lord, for giving me your seat."

The more genial Hongqing was, the more nervous Baxi was, but there was also a little expectation in the tension, hoping that Hongqing would bring the old man's pardon order, and while he was nervous, he didn't dare to be in Hongqing. There was some impoliteness in front of Qing. After thanking him humbly, she sat down in a proper manner, but she didn't dare to sit up straight. Instead, she only sat with half of her buttocks slanted to show a humble posture.

People are poor and short-lived. Pity this old man who spent his life as a hero, but he ends up in a bleak end when he is about to become an official. It's really pitiful!
Looking at Baxi's cautious appearance, even Hongqing's calm nature, she couldn't help but feel sad for a while. Of course, the sadness turned into heartache, but Hongqing would not make it easier for her to do her job. Yi Su opened his mouth in a low tone: "Bajunmen, Huang Mafa has asked: When will the shortfall owed by Bajunmen be repaid?"

"This, sir, sir..."

Hearing Hong Qing's retelling of the old man's question in this way, the last few traces of luck in Ba Xi's heart were shattered. When he got anxious, beads of sweat gushed out of his forehead immediately, but he didn't dare to wipe it off. , his face twitched, and the corners of his mouth trembled for a while, but he couldn't tell why.

"Ok?"

Ba Xi was already extremely embarrassed, but Hong Qing didn't let it go, but seeing Hong Qing's complexion darkened, she snorted extremely coldly, which immediately made Ba Xi's body tremble suddenly. The appearance of aging is as embarrassing as you want.

(End of this chapter)