There is a home in the depths of the white clouds

Chapter 061

Zhang Sheng can be regarded as a small celebrity in history. He was a famous scholar and minister in the middle of Ming Dynasty, and he was known as the champion of Shangshu.

Zi Qizhao, nickname Baiya, was born in Chengshang Village, Zhuliang Town, Nancheng, Jiangxi.

It was a Jinshi (that is, the number one scholar) in the fifth year of Chenghua, who was awarded the compilation.

Ren Donggong lecturer, Zuo Zanshan, You Yude, Zuo Shuzi.

Later, Liu Ji, a senior scholar, was framed for ten crimes and was demoted to be a member of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry.

After Liu Jifu was executed, he was rehabilitated and the official was restored to his original post.

Later, he became the left and right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and moved to the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

And because he offended Liu Jin, the eunuch who was arbitrarily powerful, he begged to return home.

The emperor's edict: Add the crown prince and Taibao.

He died as a gift to the prince and Taifu, posthumously named Wenxi.

Author of "Collected Works of Zhang Wenxi"

He is a veritable genius, a real gentleman.

All because he has a father who is also a gentleman.

According to legend, Zhang Sheng's father was very virtuous. Once at the end of the year, his father picked up a "shaoma" (a cloth bag hung on his shoulders to hold money and things in ancient times) in the county town, which contained a lot of silver.

He was worried that it would be difficult to find the owner when he came back, so he sat on the side of the road and waited.

It was dusk at that time, the wind and snow were blowing, and there were few passers-by, but he insisted on waiting and looked along the way until the property was returned to the original owner before returning home.

This kind of person was very admired at that time, and he was a gentleman in the world.

The current Zhang Sheng is just a Juren, studying in the middle of the capital, boarding at the academy, today it is snowing and taking a rest, a few people meet up to drink tea, and meet Wu Youwei by the way, and they have not seen each other for more than a year.

Several people are young people, especially Zhang Sheng, because they are all about the same age as Wu Youwei, and they can be said to be young talents.

A few young people, actually only five of them, but each brought a bookboy, among them Xiao Xiao, dressed the best and most lively, serving tea and pouring water, there is a special tea master in the restaurant, the tea is clear and sweet, Wu Youwei After taking a sip, he immediately praised:

"Good tea!

"This is the Lushan Yunwu tea from my hometown that I brought myself." Zhang Sheng said with a smile, "It was a gift from a friend of mine. His family has a tea garden at the foot of Yingshan Mountain, and they produce Yingshan Yunwu tea."

Wu Youwei knew that his family was from Nancheng County, Jiangxi Province. Thinking of that place, he drew a map of future generations in his mind.

Nancheng County is located in the east of Jiangxi Province, in the middle of Fuzhou City, and in the lower reaches of Xujiang River.

He can remember this place because it was established as a county in the 5th year of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty (202 BC). It is known as Fujun and Wangxian".It can be described as a "feng shui treasure land".

Lushan Mountain is also in Jiangxi, and one of Jiangxi's specialties is Yunwu Tea.

"It really is the authentic Yingshan Yunwu tea!" The other three people praised it very much.

In addition to tea, there are naturally snacks. Wu Youwei specially took two pieces and put them in a small plate, and said to Xiao Xiao who was sitting behind him, "Eat."

"Thank you, little master." Xiaoxiao has no rules at home, but he dare not break the rules when he goes out. When he was at home, Wu Youwei had never been so polite to give him something. eat.

But outside he is very disciplined.

"This is Xiaoxiao, right?" Zhang Sheng said with a smile, "I always hear Ah Jian talking about you."

A Jian is Zhang Sheng's regular follower, and he also visited Wu Youwei several times, and sent some preserved fruits to Wu Youwei for Zhang Sheng.

During the holidays, Wu Youwei also sent someone to give him gifts, but when Xiaoxiao went, he was not at home, and it was a gift from his regular companion Ah Jian.

I have never seen Xiao Xiao.

Several classmates knew about Wu Youwei's relationship with Xiaoxiao. It was this kid who saved Wu Youwei back then, and they depended on him for life.

"Yes, it's this kid who never left, thanks to..." Wu Youwei said half of what he said, leaving the other half, and the four of them naturally added it up.

But this is a family matter of the Wu family, Wu Youwei didn't want to talk about it, so he changed the subject and asked what the topic is now?

Zhang Sheng smiled wryly: "I heard that after October, the grain harvest in the world ended, and there was a famine in Xi'an's prefectures.

Others also said: "In July, I heard that there was a drought and no rain, so I was exempted from taxes and grains in Shaanxi, but now I donate money, I don't know if the grain depot can hold it.

"My great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty was born in poverty. After he won the world, he was more considerate of the farmers. The taxation of the people is not heavy, and they are often tax-free to give relief to the localities. Since Shaanxi has been in a panic for years, why is no one digging wells to irrigate the fields?" Wu Youwei is from a later generation. Haven't you heard of poor harvests in Shaanxi?

And Shanxi is also known as "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall"!

How come Shaanxi, which is next door, is so impoverished? ?

"This.... I've never heard of it..." The rest of the people were dumbfounded.

"It's just that there is a lack of rain and water in that place, and the wells must be deep wells, and the water volume is limited. The big families water the fields because they have enough people and money; the small families can afford the wells, but they can't water them." The poor people can't even dig water wells, let alone irrigate the land..." Zhang Sheng is a pragmatic person: "How many wells do we need to dig for enough water?"

Wu Youwei thought for a while: "That can be introduced..."

He just wanted to say that canals can be brought in from rivers to store water in reservoirs, and they can be used to irrigate the land in times of drought.

I heard several horses galloping past outside, with small flags on their backs, shouting: "Get out of the way! Get out of the way! Hurry up for eight hundred miles! Military newspaper!"

His words were interrupted. A few people happened to be drinking tea next to the window. When they opened the window and looked out, they saw a few people leaving behind a cloud of smoke and dust.

People in central Beijing can often see various urgent reports coming and going in a hurry. When those few people ran over, they had already hid by the side of the road.

Stalls are not allowed on the streets, because they are afraid of being blocked by the flow of people coming and going.

Wu Youwei admired this very much: Back then, there were many small merchants and hawkers who invaded the streets and set up stalls.

In the current capital city, traders are not allowed to occupy the streets, at least they will be confiscated, and at worst they will be sent to jail!

So everyone sets up a stall in a designated place, or sells things to a shop, and the shop does not occupy the street space.

It's just that there are no secrets in Beijing. After a while, Zhang Sheng asked his Chang and A Jian to go out to inquire. A few people were not in the mood to chat, but when they talked about their studies, they were not sure whether they would pass the exam or pass the exam. I didn't take the exam for a high position, and I plan to take the exam next time or the next time.

A Jian came back with bad news: In October, Ding Wei, governor of Guangxi Qiandu Yushi Wu Zhen, controlled the armies of Guangdong and Guangxi, and the Yao thieves.

"There is always non-stop in Guangxi." Several people complained.

Yao is the Yao nationality in Guangxi. Because the Yao nationality was not unified at that time, they all lived in separate villages, and each village did not fall. In the Ming Dynasty, they were collectively called "Zhuyao".

These ethnic minorities are scattered, but people in the Ming Dynasty think highly of themselves, or the sky is high and the emperor is far away. The accent habits are all different, how can they be unified?How to manage?

What a mess!

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has been a small rebellion in three years, and a major rebellion in five years.

It has been endless, just like Xiaoqiang, who can't be beaten to death, and can't stop dying!

Wu Youwei was also scratching his head. This kind of thing actually happened in later generations, but the society in later generations is good, and ethnic minorities are popular. There are bonus points for the college entrance examination, and family planning can't control their heads......

After the discussion, he moved to a more elegant restaurant and ordered a table of vegetarian noodles. Wu Youwei paid for it. His original words were: "I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you very much. My dear friends Let the little brother invite a return guest, it is right to thank the brothers for their care."

Everyone knew that it was not easy for him to live at home, and because of his filial piety, the plain rice and noodles he ordered were not expensive, so they agreed.

However, Xiaoxiao still made people serve meat dishes such as boiled pork and boiled chicken.

It stood out among a pile of vegetarian dishes, and everyone drank vegetarian wine. Wu Youwei didn't drink, but ate some boiled chicken, which tasted good, and a pot of mushroom soup, which was also very delicious to drink.

After eating, when they were leaving, several people gave Xiao Xiao a little money, praising him as a "righteous servant", Wu Youwei took the opportunity and said: "Now I have nothing to do at home, except read books, and ask him to know you." Two words, in the future, it will be a good record, common people, the imperial examinations can’t be counted on, just let him not be a blind man, buy some property, marry a good wife, have children, it’s not in vain. He eats for me. Those are bitter.

After hearing this, Zhang Sheng also sighed: "I think so too. I will try it later. No matter what the ranking is, let Ah Jian be expelled, become a commoner, and buy some property. It will not be in vain to protect him for so many years." I'm walking the world."

It turned out that although Zhang Sheng was young, he was released by his parents very early to travel with several older seniors or teachers in order to increase his knowledge.

His family was originally just an ordinary family, and he rescued this Jian on the road. At that time, Jian was covered in injuries and looked scary. It was Zhang Sheng who insisted on saving him, and spent his private house to find someone to see a doctor for him. Since then, He was always by Zhang Sheng's side, a loyal servant. No one knew about his past, but everyone guessed that he must be extraordinary.

Everyone said that their master was kind and righteous.

These days, if a person who wants a slave to become a good citizen, he needs someone to be a guarantor, Wu Youwei said so, when the need arises in the future, these few people can be guarantors for Xiao Xiao.

Of course, if Ah Jian needs it in the future, Wu Youwei will also be his guarantor.

After breaking up, Wu Youwei returned to the Wu Mansion.

In fact, he really wanted to go out for a walk, but helpless, he was keeping his filial piety!

To be able to come out to meet friends has to be once every ten days and half a month, and it is impossible to go out frequently.

After entering Wu's mansion, I went to tell my elder brother, and then sent day lilies to Mrs. Wu's place: "Just say that the young master is back, and I'll send you to tell my aunt if I'm afraid that my aunt will be worried."

Hemerocallis hadn't been out of the courtyard for a while, and even lost face with the old lady, she was so excited when she was asked to go.

But when going out, Wu Youwei sighed.

Then Furong came to look for the little master, and took a look at Daylily, which made Daylily feel as if it had been splashed with cold water.

That's right, she is now the young master's second-class maid.

It's not that she hasn't looked for the old lady, the old lady has never seen her.

I had no choice but to go to the backyard to go to the room, the old lady didn't summon him, but sent a second-class maid called Clover to tell her: "The old lady said she knew.

Hemerocallis went back to the small courtyard with a feeling of coolness in her heart.

Since then, I have been really honest, and I no longer daydream.

After a few days, Wu Youwei had an appointment again, so he went in a hurry.

This time he was invited by Liu Daxia and others, but he had to go to work during the day, so he had time only after he left the office, so he ate dinner outside, with Liu Daxia and Liu Jian. Li Dongyang didn't come because he had something to do. However, someone was sent over, and Li Dongyang's people paid for the meals of the three of them.

Even if he didn't come, he invited a guest.

Wu Youwei talked about what happened when he came out to meet Zhang Sheng and the others a few days ago.

"A few days ago, there was news that eight hundred miles were in a hurry. In November Guiyou, bandits trapped Wuzhou, and Song Qin, the chief minister, died, and the southwest had to go to war again." Liu Daxia seems to be born to like war, with two eyes Bravely said: "If we can win, it will probably take half a year. There are high mountains and dense forests, and the fight will take a long time. It won't be fast.

Just as he was talking, he heard the sound of horseshoes outside. Wu Youwei hurriedly opened the window and looked out, but because of the heavy snowfall today, he covered his sight.

A team of Jinyi Wei Tiqi was passing by below, and the hooves of the horses were flying, sweeping up countless floating snow, and the snowflakes filled the sky. Among them, the leader suddenly turned his head, his eyes as cold as stars reflected the snowstorm in the sky.