Chapter 94 The bright moon comes into my arms
Chapter 94 The bright moon comes into my arms
After seeing off Lord Qiao and Lord Wu, Shao Quanzhong called Le Sen.
"Brother Le, quickly take the logistics soldiers to the Salt Transport Commissioner's Office to transport the silver."
"It's getting late today, and the Salt Transport Office is closed this afternoon. Why are you in such a hurry? Can't we go tomorrow? To rob the salt? Who else is going to rob us?"
"You are so confused. There must be someone waiting at the Salt Transport Commissioner's Office. Why do you think Mr. Qiao came with Eunuch Lu? Couldn't he have asked Wu Wenxi to accompany him? He didn't remind me that we have to do this right away."
Le Sen didn't quite understand, but he quickly led people to do it.
Shao Quanzhong shook his head and sighed, "Le Xiucai is not good enough, his political sensitivity is too low. He is just lucky enough to have voted for me early and is loyal enough, so he will definitely be rich in the future."
Shao Quanzhong accompanied Lu Laifu to Shao's house. Rong Hui and Wenxiu, who had rushed back from Wenfuji, kowtowed and accepted the imperial decree, becoming fifth-rank concubines and imperially honored ladies.
Rong Hui didn't understand the imperial edict, nor did she care about the status of a royal lady. But Wen Xiu understood it and cared a lot about it.
She was gifted and intelligent, and was taught personally by her father, a Jinshi (imperial scholar). As a woman she was not allowed to take the imperial examinations, otherwise it would not have been impossible for her to pass all the tests and become the second Jinshi of the Wen family.
She and Madam Wen had just received an imperial edict not long ago. It was not announced by Lu Laifu himself, but by a eunuch.
When County Magistrate Wen was posthumously canonized as a hero, Mrs. Wen was given the title of Consort of Imperial Concubine. Decades later, it was certain that the imperial court would erect a chastity arch for her.
Of course, Shao Quanzhong held a different opinion, decades later, hehe.
However, if Wenxiu married him, Mrs. Wen would definitely have greater glory and it would be worth it.
Now Wenxiu herself has become a fifth-rank official. If she hadn't married Shao Quanzhong, how could she have had such an honor?
Shao Quanzhong hosted a dinner at Mingyue Tower to entertain Eunuch Lu.
When the imperial edict to confer the title of governor on Lord Qiao was delivered yesterday, Lord Qiao had already held a banquet in the Zi Garden to entertain the passing eunuchs.
However, Eunuch Lu did not find it interesting to be accompanied by a group of elegant people in Zheyuan. When he arrived at Mingyue Tower, he immediately praised Shao Quanzhong for being sensible.
Mingyue Tower has an elegant name, right? Is it a place to admire the moon? Well, almost. Today is March 15th, but what Mr. Lu admired was not the moon in the sky.
The top drink in Mingyue Tower is called "Mingyue". Eunuch Lu "embraced the bright moon in his arms" and enjoyed the wine very much.
The more powerful a eunuch is, the more he likes this tune. Shao Quanzhong understands this.
Eunuch Lu stayed overnight in Mingyue Tower to investigate the customs of Taizhou and to enjoy the special services customized for eunuchs.
Zhang Siwen followed Shao Quanzhong back home in the night, complaining to Shao Quanzhong in dissatisfaction, "Second brother, I get angry when I see you associating with these corrupt officials and eunuchs. This Lu Gonggong is completely different from the third brother."
"That's right. There aren't many eunuchs with the chivalrous spirit of Hai Qing."
"We try to please Eunuch Lu so that he can speak well of you in front of the Emperor and get promoted, right?"
Shao Quanzhong shook his head. "The emperor won't live for many days, and Eunuch Lu will soon fall out of favor. However, if we don't treat him well, it will be very easy for him to deceive us."
Zhang Siwen was silent and angry. One day...
"Reporting to the commander, our silver has been transported back overnight. Strangely, there is someone waiting at the Salt Transport Office, and he even complained that I was late. Why is Lord Qiao so anxious?"
Le Sen was out of breath and intercepted Shao Quanzhong on the road in the middle of the night to report on his work.
"Hehe, Master Qiao is about to leave his post and take up a new position. The Lianghuai Salt Transport Commissioner is the most lucrative job in the Qing Dynasty. The new Salt Transport Commissioner will definitely rush here at the speed of light, and is expected to take up his post at an expedited speed of 800 miles..."
"Master Qiao is afraid that the night will be long and full of dreams."
Shao Quanzhong snapped his fingers, "That's right! If the new Lianghuai Salt Transport Commissioner arrives tomorrow and becomes jealous of the 700,000 taels of silver and withholds some, it will inevitably cause trouble. Let's get it done quickly while our godfather hasn't handed it over yet. We can feel at ease when we get the silver."
Le Sen left sadly. No wonder Mr. Qiao was willing to accept Shao Quanzhong as his adopted son, but it was difficult for him to become Wu Wenxi's son-in-law. There was a gap in their understanding.
If I want to work under my superiors and get promoted like Lin Buer as soon as possible so that I can win the beauty, I must be loyal and do whatever it takes!
Let me think, if I have no shame, what ideas can I have to speed up my progress...
Shao Quanzhong strolled back to Shao's house. Even in the middle of the night, the entrance was surprisingly busy and brightly lit.
Two large stones were brought to the gate, and Wenxiu was directing several stonemasons to carve stone lions overnight. "Xiu'er, what are you doing?"
"Brother Shao, you are now the governor of Taizhou, theoretically the top leader of Taizhou. Our Shao family must have the style of an official family."
"My injury is healed now. Aren't you going back to the Wen Mansion? You are busy with work. If you don't go back so late, won't you be tired tomorrow?"
Wenxiu glanced at Shao Quanzhong and said, "Who said I'm going back? I'll live here from now on, and I'll serve you together with Sister Hui'er.
Now that you have been conferred an imperial title by the Emperor, you two can now be officially recognized."
The decision to have two wives was made privately, which was not legally justified. Jia Chong had two wives, which was also granted by Sima Yan.
Now that Shao Quanzhong had made great contributions, Emperor Xianfeng personally conferred on him the title of two ladies, following the precedent of the Jin Dynasty. Shao Quanzhong was the second person in history who could officially have two wives.
Wenxiu instructed the servants and watched the stonemason working overtime all night, then she followed Shao Quanzhong back to the main room with a smile on her face.
"Xiu'er, if you don't go back, won't the Wen family be without a leader?"
"Don't the Wen family have so many cousins? They will never run out of cigarettes. I am the daughter-in-law of the Shao family who was married in a formal ceremony. I will get angry with anyone who says I am not a member of the Shao family."
Shao Quanzhong understood that his promotion, especially the title, and the accompanying benefits completely conquered the Wen Group.
What? Shao Quanzhong married into the Wen family, and the Wen family wanted to maintain its independence? Don't make that up. Shao Quanzhong was a fifth-rank official, and was given the title of Yunqiwei. He had quickly surpassed the achievements of his father-in-law, the county magistrate Wen.
"Brother Shao, did you do something bad when you accompanied Eunuch Lu to Mingyue Tower this time?"
"Madam, how could this be possible for a serious person like me, Shao Quanzhong?"
Wenxiu looked at Shao Quanzhong cunningly, "I don't believe it, then you have to prove it to me!"
"How do you prove this? Why don't you go ask the madam of Mingyue Tower...what are you doing?"
Wenxiu suddenly became as gentle as water, her voice as soft as a mosquito, "Brother Shao, I think we can give that shameful method you mentioned last time a try..."
The moon in the sky was as bright as an ice plate, and the moonlight shone in through the window lattice. Shao Quanzhong held the bright moon in his arms...
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The next morning, Eunuch Lu set out for Jingjiang, and Shao Quanzhong accompanied him to the boat.
"This is just a small gift, not a token of respect."
Two hundred taels of gold were enough to send an angel away, not more, not less. The key point was that the service at Mingyue Tower was excellent and Eunuch Lu was very satisfied.
The housekeeper Aunt Qiao accompanied the eunuch and led the way to Jingjiang, carrying three hundred taels of gold.
Shao Shucai definitely doesn't know how to give more to the angel Cheng Yi, and even if he does, he wouldn't be willing to give more, so he has to make good arrangements for his son.
Shao Quanzhong returned to Weizi, distributed rewards, and at the same time gave orders to immediately continue expanding the army, directly recruiting 11,300 people.
This time there are more requirements, including those who know medical skills and have basic knowledge of mathematics, and the salary gap is huge.
Shao Quanzhong was busy explaining to Tian Xing in detail the recruitment requirements for each branch of the military when Liao Rong asked for a meeting.
"Sir, I have a suggestion regarding the English classes for overseas preparatory students. It's a waste of time to just teach English now. I suggest that we buy a warship and use it as a training ground so that the children can get used to naval life earlier."
The Navy came to compete for the budget because they heard that I had money.
The army hasn't figured it out yet. Warships are so expensive, where is the money for the navy now?
"Sir, I have a way to get a warship at a low price."
(End of this chapter)