Chapter 211

Shao Qing didn't even look at the cross-eyed man and continued to argue with Mr. Xu about the triple tax.

This farce raged for more than half an hour, and finally ended with the inspection department admitting its mistake in public; he was fired and never hired; the inspection department compensated Song Jiyun and others 200 taels of silver.

Everyone watching the excitement clapped their hands and applauded.

Mr. Xu enthusiastically asked the porters to take them into the city in person: "I will pay for it myself. Don't worry, Mr. Shao. I will never take a cent of the public money."

Of course Shao Qing would not agree: "Our master is very strict. You want him to kill me if he finds out! But," he rolled his eyes and said slyly, "You must really want to help me put things away." Send them home. Didn't your inspection department hire a lot of people temporarily? Just them."

This... think about it carefully, isn't it still taking advantage of the public?

Zhou Zheng was puzzled.

Song Jiyun pursed his lips and smiled.

Thinking about it, it’s no wonder that Yuan Yunzhong asked Shao Qing to escort them to Nanjing. Not to mention the famous cards he brought with him, he just handled the affairs quietly. If he wasn’t someone who had been involved in it for many years, I really don’t know. The joints in it. And this is not something you can know just by being well-informed. Not to mention the people around her.

She quietly explained to Zhou Zheng: "A person with Mr. Xu's personality is afraid that he will say one thing and do another. Since the old man of the Shao Qing family is strict, it can be seen that they are not allowed to interfere with the government. Banner is responsible for that dandy's business. He said he would not let the government pay the porter's wages, but we can't see their account books, so who knows how they will keep accounts.

"It's different if we let those helpers become porters. They were originally hired temporarily. They help check the directions and goods for a day, and help us pick things for a day. Mr. Xu doesn't have to pay them wages at all, let alone take them. Use this matter as an excuse and report it to the public account."

Zhou Zheng also managed a kiln factory and immediately understood the key. He nodded repeatedly and looked at Song Jiyun with a little more admiration.

Shao Qing had other plans.

He whispered to Song Jiuyun: "I'm afraid this guy surnamed Xu still has doubts about us. He wants to send us into the city, so let him do it. We just save the porters' money."

Song Jiyun relied mostly on Shao Qing to take care of him along the way. She nodded repeatedly: "It's all up to Mr. Shao!"

Shao Qing breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and said proudly, arm in arm with Zhou Zheng: "How is it? I'm not bragging, am I? When I get to Nanjing, sir, if I want a famous post, this face will be the famous post."

Zhou Zheng had already re-examined his understanding of Shao Qing and guessed that not only him, but also Mr. Yuan had an extraordinary background. But Shao Qing has a cheerful and lively personality, and is sincere to others. Even so, he still feels that Shao Qing is a rare and close friend, and he has no scruples about him because of this. Hearing this, he couldn't help but raise his thumbs at him and said: "It is indeed worthy of being called 'Master Shao'!"

Shao Qing laughed.

Everyone called him "Master Shao" half jokingly and half seriously.

He took it in stride.

The inspection department did not dare to neglect them, so Mr. Xu personally ordered the trackers to move the boat for them so that they could dock quickly and unload their goods.

The people on the lucky boat that had previously occupied their boat kept poking their heads towards them. When their boat docked and unloaded the cargo, the steward who smiled disdainfully at Shao Qing yesterday nodded and bowed and asked to see Shao Qing. He said: "We are from the Wang family in Taicang, and we were the same family as yours five hundred years ago."

Everyone looked at Shao Qing.

Shao Qing let out a "poof" and said: "What kind of relatives are you asking for? Our ancestors came to Xiangtan, and they are thousands of miles away from Taicang. Even five hundred years ago, we couldn't have been the same family!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand and said, "Let's go to the city!"

Everyone laughed.

Song Jiyun knew that there was something called "family tree".

She asked Shao Qing in a low voice: "It really doesn't matter?"

Shao Qing curled his lips disdainfully and said: "It's just that a third-grade official in the family, with great grace and grace, dares to come to Nanjing to run wild. Don't worry about them!"

This was not Song Jiyun's area of ​​expertise, so she had no choice but to listen to Shao Qing.

When she got off the boat and landed on the shore, the steward had already brought a carriage to pick her up.

The style of the carriage was very ordinary. It was a flat top used by ordinary people. However, the carvings on the carriage were very exquisite. The four corners were bound with brass and polished brightly. The curtains were cyan, and there were gold hangings on both sides of the door curtain. Silk thread embroidered silver chi embroidered belt.

The green mantle and silver embroidered belt can only be used by high-ranking officials of the third rank or above.

Song Jiuyun was very shocked!

She knew that Yuan Yunzhong had an extraordinary background, but she didn't expect to be so extraordinary!

Looking at the butler, he looks about forty years old, with fair skin and a good appearance. He is wearing a parrot green silk cotton robe. If he hadn't seen him on such an occasion, anyone would have thought that he looked like a well-off and well-off man. The great master.

Who is Yuan Yunzhong?

What to do in Jingdezhen?

After he can move freely, he can obviously leave, so why should he stay with her?

Could he be related to the Ning Wang smuggling case?

Song Jiyun's mind was in a mess, but at this time, she could only suppress all these confusions in her heart.

Shao Qing introduced that the housekeeper’s surname was Wang, with a single rising character: “You can just call him Wang Guanshi. He once served the old man when he was young, and now he is in charge of the general affairs here in Nanjing. If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions. He is.”

Having served the old man, and seemingly having the same surname as the old man, Song Jiyun could not treat him as an ordinary steward even if he had no common sense.

She stepped forward to salute Manager Wang gracefully.

Manager Wang quickly avoided him and said politely and humbly: "You are the fourth young master's distinguished guest, I dare not treat you as a courtesy."

Let’s talk about a Beijing movie.

In his previous life, Song Jiuyun traveled around and was proficient in several languages ​​and dialects. He would speak whatever kind of people he met. Beijing movies would come out as soon as they slipped out: "Please introduce me!"

Manager Wang couldn't hide his surprise, but he didn't ask any more questions, but he was obviously very enthusiastic about Song Jiuyun's attitude.

Zhou Zheng and others wanted to escort the goods into the city. Manager Wang left someone to help and pointedly said: "It will be easier to enter the city if someone leads the way."

Song Jiyun had already seen Xiaguan Wharf, so she naturally would not reject Manager Wang's kindness. After thanking her, Shao Qing and Xiangye escorted her into the city.

In the previous life, transportation was so convenient that it was rare for so many people to gather in one place.

Now, along the way, people are passing each other, needless to say, there are thousands of shops, shop fronts, and shouts, which still makes Song Jiyun look left and right, which is a feast for his eyes.

The carriage passed the Imperial Academy, turned a corner, and entered a bluestone corridor that was still shaded by trees in winter. The hustle and bustle of the downtown area was suddenly blocked out of the corridor, making it quiet and peaceful.

The carriage stopped directly outside a hanging flower door with white walls and black tiles. The three-story Ruyi door with dripping eaves and mahogany roof was carved with seven or eight three-dimensional patterns such as rising steadily, good luck in all seasons, and success. The carver could no longer To describe it as exquisite requires uncanny craftsmanship.

Song Jiyun remained calm and asked Shao Qing, "Do I want to live in the inner courtyard?"

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