Sui and Tang Dynasties: Engagement to Li Xiuning, start with heavy snow dragon ride

Chapter 399

The corner of Yang Zhao's mouth was smiling. This county magistrate was quite airy, so he wrote it down calmly.

Qinger, Wang county magistrate in official robes walked in with a smile on his face, followed by a yamen servant.

His eyes quickly glanced at Yang Zhao's clothes, and he said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm busy with business, so I've been delayed."

Yang Zhao stood up, clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Where is it? I have long heard that County Magistrate Wang is hard-working and considerate of the people in everything. He is a rare and good official. Seeing him today, his reputation is indeed well-deserved."

County magistrate Wang seemed to enjoy such flattery very much, sitting on the main seat and waving his hands again and again: "Hey, it's all flattery from the common people, you can't take it, you can't take it."

Wang Chao was fat and fat, but his official robe fit him very well, which caught Xu Maogong's attention.

Yang Zhao also noticed this, his eyes flickered and he said, "This is the Yang family in Xiping, Runan, Yuzhou. I have heard that Yuhang silk is good for a long time. My father also wants to do silk business. You also know that the silk and satin in Runan..."

Before Yang Zhao could finish speaking, Wang Chao understood what he had come for, and felt relieved at the same time.

He's a guy who came to do business.

From the other party's few words, Wang Chao has already been able to analyze many things.

He is a top three Jinshi, although he is not good at public affairs, but he is good at drilling business, and he is a scholar who knows how to be an official.

Runan is far from Yuhang, but it seems that there are indeed many rich people there, but they don't pay much attention to clothing.

The main reason is the problem of raw materials. Most of the silk and satin are produced in Yuhang, and it is difficult to transport them there due to inconvenient transportation.

Especially for good silk and satin, the road is bumpy, and if you accidentally scratch it, it will be worth silver taels.

"Now the Holy One is wise, with the canal, water transportation is convenient, my father has such an idea, but when I first arrived in Baodi, I didn't know silk and satin, so I need to learn more here."

Yang Zhao was neither slow nor slow, talking about his purpose.

He talked a lot, but Wang Chao listened attentively. This is a rich man, and he is a big client who asks for him.

"I have heard about the deeds of County Magistrate Wang all the way, and I am very impressed. I am here to see you today, and I am very disturbed."

Originally, Yang Zhao prepared a letter of introduction and handed it to Wang Chao when he planned to explain his purpose.

This can quickly draw closer to each other.

It is normal for local officials to have contacts with the gentry. Unlike the Cui family, for example, Xu Maogong's family and the local government teamed up to provide disaster relief and flood fighting every year, which greatly reduced the pressure on the government.

They are all complementary things. Such things have helped the local government to improve their political performance, and they will also record a meritorious service to the officials at home.

The best of both worlds.

However, he noticed the excitement and eagerness in Wang Chao's eyes, and planned to change his strategy.

"It turns out that Mr. Yang has such a thirst for learning, which is rare in the world."

Wang Chao gave a symbolic compliment and waited for Yang Zhao's next words. He would not take these polite words seriously.

I know what I think about my style.

"I see that the lord has no accessories on his body. He really has a clean sleeve. I happen to have a jade pendant here. It's a little gift, not a respect."

While speaking, Xu Maogong stepped forward and handed the jade pendant in Yang Zhao's hand to the yamen servant, and then the yamen servant handed it over to Wang Chao.

This piece of jade is only the size of a palm, warm and moist throughout, dense and fine in texture, the white jade is like cutting fat, it is even light to learn from others, it is the finest suet white jade.

There are cumbersome patterns carved on it, and the ingenious combination seems to be natural, which can be called uncanny workmanship.

Wang Chao's eyes were bright, and he really wanted to push the jade pendant back to create an image of an upright official, but this jade pendant was unusual.

Not to mention that this material is carved into exquisite jade, the jade itself is extremely precious.

Coupled with the carving technique of the unity of man and nature, this jade pendant has become a treasure.

Yang Zhao seemed to see his entanglement, smiled lightly and said:

"Your Excellency has a destiny with this jade pendant, so just accept it. It's also my heart. Please don't dislike it, Your Excellency."

This jade pendant not only showed his value, but also reflected Yang Zhao's identity, whether it was jade material or carving technique.

Neither can be done with money, especially the latter, which is from the hands of real masters.

The son in front of him can give him a gift at will, which explains a lot of problems.

You have to make good friends.

"Hehehe, since this is the case, then I will be disrespectful. If Mr. Yang encounters any problems in Yuhang, you can come to me at any time."

Wang Chao happily put on the jade pendant, and looked at Yang Zhao with a smile on his face.

"As long as County Magistrate Wang likes it." Yang Zhao nodded, picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Although the tea is not very good, at least it tastes much better than the one brewed by Mo Daojun.

"Eh? What's your name, County Magistrate Wang? Mr. Yang is out. I'm older than you. If Mr. Yang doesn't mind, just call me Brother Wang."

Xu Maogong was shocked by this operation, you are taking advantage of His Majesty.

Yang Zhao was a little embarrassed, and quickly said, "Don't dare, I'll call you Master Wang."

For a while, the two chatted happily, and Wang Chao fell in love with the young man in front of him more and more, he was indeed a good guy for business.

At the same time, he also inquired a lot of information from the side. After learning that Yang Zhao would stay here for a long time to learn about silk, a flower-like smile bloomed on his face.

……

"Then I won't bother you any more, and tomorrow night at the Yueshun Tower, I will ask you to show me your face."

Seeing that it was almost time, Yang Zhao got up and prepared to leave.

Wang Chao complied and sent the two of them to the gate of the yamen before returning happily.

Outside the county government office, Xu Maogong laughed softly and said, "Young master, how do you know that the county master will definitely meet you?"

The two of them didn't come directly to the gate of the county government office before, but Yang Zhao came over after observing for a while.

And full of confidence, which surprised Xu Maogong.

This question has been held in Xu Maogong's mind for a long time, and now he finally has the opportunity to ask it.

"Have you noticed the gate of the county government office?" Yang Zhao asked back after hearing the words.

Xu Maogong shook his head, not to say that he didn't notice it, but that he didn't find anything strange.

This is no different from other government offices.

Yang Zhao explained: "The county government faces south, and the red-brown lacquered gate is shiny, which means that it has been cleaned for a long time and renovated regularly."

"The black lacquer plaque above the gate is bright in color, calm and thick, showing that the wood is not ordinary."

"The drums of paint on either side are the same and not a speck of dust."

Xu Maogong recalled the scene he saw in front of the door, but what's the difference?

"County government office, shouldn't this be the case?"

He asked with a guilty conscience. In his impression, it seemed like this. There was nothing wrong with it.

Yang Zhao sneered: "Customers don't build shops, and officials don't build government offices."

Xu Maogong suddenly realized that the so-called "iron-clad yamen, flowing officials", the guests only stayed in the inn for a few days, and would not help the inn to repair it.

Chapter 400 Isn't this against Tiangang?

The official is not so exaggerated, but the time in office is uncertain, let alone the county magistrate, even the third-rank officials above the court.

If you accidentally say the wrong thing, you may be dismissed from office.

Small county magistrates are even more risky, and ordinary officials don't need to donate money to repair the county government.

No one wants to be an idiot who hurts himself and his father.

Looking at it this way, it was obvious that something was wrong with Wang Chao, and the Yuhang County Yasuo said it had existed for decades.

No amount of maintenance can avoid the ravages of time.

Being able to keep it so intact can only show that Wang Chao has repaired the yamen.

A seventh-rank official, where is the salary every year, where does the money come from to repair the county government?

This shows that Wang Chao is not as simple as it seems on the surface.

The people's view of Wang Chao also needs to be changed.

Xu Maogong's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "It seems that we guessed well, this county magistrate has a lot of problems."

Yang Zhao nodded: "Let's talk about it when we go back. We'll discuss it together when they come back."

When the two of them returned to the yard, a refreshing fragrance came. Xu Maogong searched for the smell and found that it was coming from his own yard.

"I think Mu Guiying has arrived." A smile finally appeared on Yang Zhao's face.

Xu Maogong also smiled from the bottom of his heart.

There is good tea to drink.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw the heroic Mu Guiying stepping forward.

"See Your Majesty!"

"Excuse me, go out and call me son."

"Yes!"

"Don't be restrained, just relax."

Mu Guiying immediately showed a smile. Unlike Xiaojiabiyu's wife, she gave off a sense of boldness.

"Tsk, it's rare to see General Mu wearing his daughter's clothes."

At this time, Mu Guiying didn't wear a helmet or armor as ordered, but wore a light-colored skirt with a water-colored gauze belt around her waist, showing a bit of nobility.

"Mr. Xu, don't make fun of me. My lord, the tea has been prepared, and the cook is preparing dinner."

Mu Guiying, who is dressed in women's clothes, is still not used to calling herself a slave.

Yang Zhao sighed in his heart, although Mu Guiying looked masculine, she was still a girl after all.

Thoughts are delicate, he didn't mention it, but Mu Guiying still thought about eating.

The courtyard was cleaned, and a piece of sandalwood was lit in the main hall, and the fragrance came from here.

The female sword servants put on the maid's clothes, with restrained demeanor, no different from ordinary maids.

Yang Zhao picked up the teacup and took a sip, his brows soothed.

……

After Yang Zhao left, Wang Chao put the jade pendant in his arms, got on his horse, and hurriedly slipped away through the back door.

Walking to the door of a mansion, he came to a gazebo with ease.

There are various fruit plates in the center of the gazebo, and there is a rocking chair beside it, on which a rich young man is lying.

There is a woman serving on the left and right, and the man is admiring the dancing postures of the dancers in front of him intently, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Go, go, go down!"

Wang Chao waved his hand and impatiently drove everyone away.

The man looked over displeased: "What are you doing, you didn't see that I was admiring it, what's the matter, wait until I finish watching it."

As he said that, he was about to recall the group of women.

Involuntarily, Wang Chao took out the piece of suet white jade from his bosom and placed it in front of the man.

The man's eyes were instantly attracted, and he put the jade pendant in his palm to look at it. It is not difficult to see the emotion at the moment from the rolling of his throat.

Wang Chao raised his eyebrows, sat down and stuffed a grape into his mouth without saying a word.

"Where is it?"

The man's eyes never left half a step while he was speaking, he didn't believe that Wang Chao's ability could get such a treasure.

Wang Chao snatched the jade pendant back and snorted, "As the county magistrate, you don't go to the yamen and enjoy yourself in the mansion, so you can't take it."

The man is the county magistrate of Yuhang County, Zhao Jian.

"Is there a distinguished guest today?" Zhao Jian heard the implication, and then asked again: "From outside?"

Wang Chao hummed, and then told about Yang Zhao's visit today.