Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 277 The Respect of the Elders of Liguo
A full six years have passed, and the 25-year-old Wang Xiu already has absolute capital. Just two days ago, his term of office expired, and he received another edict to report to the court.

"Officials, everything that needs to be tidied up is almost done. I don't know if the officials are leaving, will the scholars and civilians be empty?" Youqin Mo Yan laughed jokingly. .

Wang Xiu curled her lips and said sarcastically: "If they don't scold me, I will be satisfied and give it back. I don't expect much."

It is true that he is practicing his ideals, but his main energy is still devoted to developing the family business.In particular, the Liguo Smelting Workshop of the Xuzhou branch of Wangji Department Store has built a double blast furnace for ironmaking, which has greatly improved its efficiency.Wang's independent branch and a large proportion of shares in the firm also make Wangji Department Store a giant.

Lu Yao, um, this former servant is now full of vigor, wealth and even romantic encounters. In Liguo, he would never miss leaving!He is the shopkeeper of Xuzhou Branch of Wangji Department Store, and also the agent of the Wang family of Jingdong Copper and Iron Firm. The dual identities have a huge impact, and he is the object of people's fawning!

Zheng Yan also stayed by Xiaopangdun's side, and the two became buddies, mixing together mysteriously all day long, not knowing what to do.

Needless to say, the few gadgets they fiddled with really increased steel production.The two guys became very interested in steam equipment again, and they couldn't help but entangle Wang Xiu. They spent a few days, racked their brains and told the story, and drew the blueprints before they were let go. Study drunk.The fat man and the boy in the workshop became the pillars of the branch and workshop.

But if there is a benefit, there is a disadvantage. He cannot satisfy everyone. There are many winners and many losers.

Youqin Moyan raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Brother works hard, so what's the point of offending some people? Back then, when Wu Haoming was killed, Wang Xianggong recognized him with a pinch of his nose! In the end, even Wang Xianggong was arrested by the officials." Take it down."

"Two different things." Wang Xiu shook his head and said.

"Okay, let's not talk about these frustrating words, my brother went to Tokyo, and I was able to reunite with Thirteenth Sister. These years, I have also suffered from Thirteenth Sister. I haven't come to Liguo a few times. Every time I leave in a hurry, my brother will have a good life." Compensate others." Youqin Moyan sympathizes with Wen Xijun very much, when they got together in Tokyo.

It's a pity that Wen Xijun and Wang Qingzhu are like enemies, they can't get together no matter what, even she can't do anything about it.Once Wen Xijun admitted frankly that she was not Wang Xiu's concubine, but the shopkeeper of the first branch of Wangji Department Store, which made people really helpless.

Deep down in Wang Xiu's heart, she felt guilty and remained silent.

"You! How can I make the eldest sister treat the thirteenth sister kindly? I'm so worried." Youqin Moyan gouged out Wang Xiu's eyes resentfully. She accepted Wen Xijun from the bottom of her heart, and hoped that Wang Xiu could take Qin Xianrong, but Wang Xiu never refused. take a stand.

"We'll talk about these things when we get back." Wang Xiu had a headache for a while. Housework was more difficult than fighting with others. Both sides were his own people, so he subconsciously avoided the reality.

"Forget it, I'm leaving, and I'm still not willing to benefit the country." Youqin Moyan was relieved that he didn't flirt with Wang Xiu.

Just ask, which woman is willing to share her beloved man with others?Probably not, if you want it, others won't.

Wang Xiu did not expect that early in the morning on the day of his departure, Li Guo's elders came to the street to see him off again, all the way from the gate of the county government to the outside of the city.

"What's the virtue and the ability of my servants to send you off from your fathers and fellow villagers." Wang Xiu just left the yamen, and saw the endless wall of people. He only had one feeling, the second time to send each other off, the six years were worth it!
"My lord has been in office for two years and six years. First, I will protect the local people from bandits and bandits, and then I will honor the scholars and common people to benefit my descendants. Today, my lord is leaving, and all the people will send me off. I hope that your lord will have a smooth journey, and his position will benefit the world as well as the two prefectures. "A 80-[-]-year-old man said tremblingly while leaning on a cane.

Don't look down on this dying old man, Wang Xiu dare not neglect at all, he is speaking on behalf of the people of one side, and he is also a scholar with local knowledge, and more importantly, the other party is representing the people of Liguo for the second time.

"I'm ashamed, the emperor's order has to go, all the elders stay behind." Wang Xiu bowed his hands to everyone.

In this kind of scene, there can only be one protagonist, and that is him, Wang Xiu. What really belongs to him is the honor he deserves.Perhaps, he had no confidence yesterday, but his contribution to Liguo is obvious to all. Whether it is true or false, Liguojian can achieve success in a few days, whether it is the first cement road in the world or a red brick house born like spring rain , are enough to make people come and see each other.

After all, sincere people have sharp eyes, and hypocritical people have to save face.

Suddenly, a rough but sincere voice came: "Zhige, you really have to leave this time, what will Liguo do?"

With these words, let the supervisor, the master Bo and a group of escorts feel so embarrassing again!Everyone looked embarrassed, but also a little excited.If the official can do Wang Xiu's job, he will have no regrets!How many people can leave the founding of the Song Dynasty and be sent off by all the people?The same place is empty twice, which is unique!

Wang Xiu was excited, and felt a bit of guilt in his heart. The common people's eyes are discerning, and he really shouldn't have the idea of ​​not seeing each other.A little effort is enough to make the people grateful and let them repay with all their heart.

"Nonsense, my lord has been in Liguo for two or six years, and you still let him stay in Liguo. You were the one who complained last time. Don't tell me you don't want to be promoted if you are a yellow armor? If you really stay in Liguo, How can you get into the two mansions, and how can you benefit the common people in the world?" The old man held his crutch heavily, turned around and scolded the middle-aged man angrily.

"Don't get angry, old man." Wang Xiu smiled gratifiedly, and then faced the people in front of the yamen, and said loudly: "Fathers and elders, Liguo is the first time Wang Xiu has been released outside his official career. Where I offended, I have never apologized to you all. Here, I apologize to you all." As he spoke, he bowed deeply to everyone.

"My lord can't do it. If there is no lord, I'm afraid I'll be smashed to pieces!" The old man hurriedly helped Wang Xiu up.

"That's right! My lord acted resolutely, showing the prestige of our Liguo people. Don't say that Liguo is the richest in the world, even if our men go out, no bandit will dare to provoke him."

"It is true to say that the world is rich, but it all depends on the good governance of the adults."

"The previous masters were all Ning Wugong. Only Lord Wang's contribution to Liguo surpassed Xueshi Su."

Wang Xiu blushed for a while. If Liang Shicheng heard this, he might have other thoughts. He pressed his hands together and said loudly: "Everyone, all the elders, I can get a little promotion at home. The hard work of the elders, as well as the hardships of the elders. Here, I would like to thank the elders, I would not be able to be promoted without you."

It can be said that Wang Xiu's appeal and influence in Liguo are unparalleled, and none of the previous magistrates can compare with him. I am afraid that even the magistrate will not be able to suppress his momentum.

However, Wang Xiu doesn't know if he will be promoted or not. He hasn't made up his mind yet whether he will stay in Tokyo after the debriefing or will be released again.The statement of the promotion just now was made in a joking way to dilute the dignified atmosphere at the scene.

Most of the people at the gate of the yamen are local gentry and wealthy households, at least they are the third class of yamen servants. They know that the supervisor has a bright future of his own, and they can't delay the future of the supervisor for the benefit of the country, right?

"It's the negligence of the little people. The adults are young and promising, and they will surely make great achievements in the future." A middle-aged man cupped his hands.

Wang Xiu glanced at the carriage coming out, cupped her hands and said, "It's getting late, I still have to go on my way, so I bid farewell to you all, I believe that the next supervisor will make persistent efforts, and let Liguo completely win the title of the number one county in the world. The days of the elders will also be passed."

As he spoke, he rode on his horse and was led by Feng Yuan towards the city gate. On the horse, he kept bowing his hands to the people on both sides of the street to see them off.

At this time, Qiu Fu had already led the army to berth in Qingzhou, Jing Bo and Qiu Yun followed him in the army, and Feng Yuan stayed beside Wang Xiu again to escort him. Facing the scene of seeing off the whole city, he was particularly shocked, and secretly vowed to use Mr. To set an example.

Youqin Moyan in the carriage raised a corner of the curtain, her pretty face was full of contented smiles, her husband had been sent off by Wanmin twice as his wife, which felt very fulfilling.
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On the way, Wang Xiu got into the carriage and walked with Youqin Moyan.

"The officials are so unconfident. Today, I saw all the people send off, and the two local officials have no regrets!"

Wang Xiu sighed softly, held Youqin Moyan's hand, and said softly, "I just did what I was supposed to do, but I didn't expect the folk customs to be simple. Thinking about it, it's not that I don't have regrets, but I feel ashamed!"

"Why are officials ashamed? Balancing public and private interests is the right way. Is it possible that upright officials should drink the Northwest Wind? Can't an upright official just sit and eat the emperor's food honestly?" Youqin Moyan misunderstood, but it did not hinder her outlook on life .

"Oh, if back then, your family was so poor that you couldn't afford to eat, would you still cut down your clothes and go on a diet to give fruit to Little Pangdun and the others?" Wang Xiu suddenly thought of a question, and simply made a joke.

Unexpectedly, Youqin Moyan thought about it seriously, and said seriously: "The official's question is so difficult. Although my father passed away early, he is really not too embarrassed. I really don't know how to answer it."

"Actually, you should already have the answer." Wang Xiu smiled gently.

"I really don't know, what about you?" Youqin Mo Yan frowned beautifully, avoiding Wang Xiu with her beautiful eyes.

"Me?" Wang Xiu gritted her teeth and said humorously, "You don't know how I would know. Back then, my family was ruined, and the only thing I wanted was to make money, so I couldn't let my family live on the streets."

"More than a year later, what happened to the children in the nursing home?"

"With you here, how can there be a nursing home in Shangshui County!" Wang Xiu laughed loudly, he stopped digging into the corner, and the road ahead was even more difficult, so he was not allowed to look back.

(End of this chapter)