Chapter 184 The protagonist's best mother (seventy-one)
Zheng Wanjun knew that Ji Keji, who always ranked last in exams, did not stand out so much, probably because of the comparison with the stunning Zhao Qingyun.
Zheng Wanjun also knew that Ji Keji’s abilities were average, at least he could not compare to Zhao Qingyun, who had the aura of the male protagonist.
There are still a few years before the Seventh Prince ascends the throne. Instead of staying in the capital, it would be better for him to be transferred to the countryside like Zhao Qingyun.
Zheng Wanjun has never been in politics, but she is familiar with the plot.
She knew that the male protagonist had made brilliant political achievements when he was a local official.
Zheng Wanjun feels that as long as it is a one-to-one replica, even without the blessing of the male protagonist's halo, some results can always be achieved.
The seventh prince, King Kang, is a pragmatic man. As long as his subjects are talented, he will promote them.
Ji Keji should be able to gain the respect of King Kang by virtue of his achievements in local governance.
Ji Keji was not so optimistic.
His idea was simple. In the capital, he had the support of the Zheng family and the help of his wife. Although he was only a small official in the Ministry of Revenue, he was also among the six ministries.
You will also have the opportunity to deal with those noble people.
If he is demoted to a lower level, who will remember him after a long time?
Zheng family?
The Zheng family also has descendants with the surname Zheng. It is impossible to always use resources on him!
wife?
If it was because of his wife, their family should have stayed in the capital.
You know, my wife's business with Princess Pyeongchang and Princess Kang is booming.
All these workshops and shops are located in the capital.
If they go to the local area, what will happen to these businesses? If something really happens, it will be out of reach. Losing business is a small matter, but the key is that it will offend the nobles.
There is another very important point. Ji Keji knew that his status as a juren and jinshi were blessed with great "good luck".
His own foundation is very weak.
He wanted to stay in the capital, read more books, accumulate more knowledge, and settle down.
My wife’s business can indeed help me make friends with important people, but it is just a “small path” after all.
If Ji Keji wants to gain a firm foothold in the officialdom and go far in the long run, he needs to improve his own abilities - read books! Learn more!
These are the right ways.
The capital city is located at the foot of the emperor and is the best place to live. There are collections of books in places like Hongwenguan and Guozijian.
There are also many famous people and great scholars, including Zheng’s grandfather and uncle, who are all knowledgeable and erudite.
Staying in the capital, Ji Keji could study when he wanted to, and watch the amazing performance of the old foxes in the officialdom when he wanted to.
But if you leave, all these conveniences will be gone.
Ji Keji said to Zheng Wanjun seriously: "Jun'er, it's easy to leave the capital, but it's not easy to come back!"
How many officials who were sent down to the countryside can come back? Zheng Wanjun: ...
What Ji Keji said also makes sense.
He wants to consolidate his foundation and build his network through his own efforts, and there is nothing wrong with that.
But, but, Zheng Wanjun always felt that she should follow in the footsteps of the male protagonist and replicate his success.
In this way, the chances of success will be greater.
However, on second thought, now that the male protagonist has left the capital, there will be no one around King Kang.
She can let her husband take advantage of the opportunity, oh no, if he shows more, he may be able to replace Zhao Qingyun and become King Kang's most capable confidant.
"...Okay! Then let's stay in the capital."
…
The place chosen by King Kang for Zhao Qingyun was a county town about a thousand miles away from the capital.
It is bitter, cold and barren, with basically no oil or water.
But if you work hard, it is easiest to achieve political achievements.
After traveling for more than twenty days, the family finally arrived at the dilapidated little county town, exhausted.
The county town was destroyed, and the county government office was even more destroyed.
Well, there is a custom in official circles that “officials do not maintain their offices”.
As long as the roof isn't broken and the walls aren't collapsed, it's fine.
The rear hall was reserved for the magistrate's family to live in.
Grass has grown on the walls; the paint on the pillars, windows, door panels and furniture has begun to peel off.
"Mother, Jiaojiao, it's really uninhabitable here."
"Let's stay in the inn for a few days. I'll find someone to clean up the back office."
Zhao Qingyun walked around the back hall and said to his mother and wife with a frown.
He knew that his mother and wife were both meticulous and particular people.
People care very much about food, clothing, housing and daily necessities.
Furthermore, Zhao Qingyun didn't want to let his mother and wife down.
The officials did not repair the government office, but that did not stop the magistrate from "cleaning" the back office.
"Okay! I'll do as you say!"
Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao agreed softly.
Zhao Qingyun was used to being in charge of the overall situation, and didn't think there was anything wrong with his mother and wife not being able to manage the household affairs.
He ordered people to book the best inn in the county and personally sent his mother and wife there.
After Zhao Qingyun and his family entered the county town, they were secretly watched by countless eyes.
As for Han Jiaojiao, she simply displayed her ceremonial guard of honor as a royal princess.
After arriving at the inn, they made a big fuss and a lot of noise.
The people who were secretly watching could not help but exclaim: "As expected of a princess, look at her demeanor, she is truly extraordinary!"
"That's right. He actually booked the entire inn because he disliked the shabby back office."
"What's the big deal about renting an inn? People even have to bring their own bedding and toilet."
"I heard that the fire in the stove is on day and night, and there is always hot water and hot soup."
"…The county lady is truly a 'noble' person."
"Not only that! The old lady of the county master's family is also a very particular person."
Noble?
Being particular? That’s a good thing!
They were afraid that the new magistrate would be as clean as water, and that the backyard would be impenetrable! It would be best if it wasn't so, because then they would have the opportunity to give gifts and establish a relationship with the new magistrate, and then, hehehe! The next day, some female relatives came to the inn to visit Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao.
Gu Qingcheng and her mother-in-law both had their signature clear innocence in their eyes.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
They accepted all the money and silver that the women tried to force into their hearts.
The local nobles and wealthy businessmen were both delighted and disdainful: Bah! Corrupt officials!
Some local gentry and elders even looked down on Zhao Qingyun: "You are so young after all! So what if you got the top six honors? You haven't even grown all your hair yet!"
Even though Mr. Zhao is not easy to fool, his mother and wife are stupid.
First drag the women into the water, and the county lord and the like will have no choice but to obey! It happened that Zhao Qingyun was repairing the government office, and the women ran to fool Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao.
"Da Lang, there are so many 'philanthropic families' in Heyang County, and they have 'donated' so much money."
Gu Qingcheng was deeply moved.
Han Jiaojiao also agreed seriously, "What Auntie said is right. Several wives of wealthy businessmen took the initiative to introduce their own commonly used craftsmen, and donated a lot of bricks, tiles, stones and other items."
Zhao Qingyun: ...Mother, wife, we are all family, so just stop acting, okay?
In the past, Zhao Qingyun would have been so foolish and naive to believe that his own mother had "hit the jackpot by accident".
As he grows older and the number of "coincidences" increases, Zhao Qingyun will no longer think this way.
Especially after Han Jiaojiao got married, this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are surprisingly "similar" -
He always puts on a silly and naive face and deceives those who claim to be smart.
Others are pretending to be pigs and eating tigers, while my own mother and wife are wise but appear foolish.
However, for things like this, it’s best for family members to know the truth and there’s no need to talk about it.
"Yes! They are all kind-hearted people!"
Zhao Qingyun suppressed his inner complaints and started to roll up his sleeves and work hard.
The "voluntary donations" that the local nobles and wealthy businessmen used to bribe and win over him were used by him to build government offices and roads.
Three months later, a brand new government office came into being.
Outside the county town, a wide and solid new official road appeared in front of everyone.
The nobles and wealthy businessmen were secretly proud: Isn't this being dragged into the water by us? However, this Zhao Zhuangyuan was not too greedy, and he was able to take out some of it to do some practical things.
If you want both money and fame, it will be easier to deal with you.
The wealthy families and businessmen all felt relieved, and took advantage of Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao's birthdays to give them generous gifts.
He was not stingy at all when it came to shares and shops.
Even a bandit den outside the city received the news and tried every means to find Zhao Qingyun.
Zhao Qingyun: ...
Nothing to say, just one word - destroy!
He was a civil servant, but his wife's family, his younger brother, and his younger brother's wife's family were all military generals.
After a few letters were written, three waves of people arrived in the county town half a month later.
The Huo family sent 200 soldiers, Zhao Qingsong sent 200, and the Pei family not only sent 200 soldiers, but Pei Qiangqiang, the married woman who stayed in the capital, also came.
In addition, there are the 200 episodes that Han Jiaojiao brought as a dowry, as well as the new generations of the Gu and Zhao families.
The combined forces of several parties actually amounted to about 700 to 800 people, but they claimed to have a thousand troops to the outside world.
"Brother, I will lead the team myself, okay?"
Pei Qiangqiang was extremely excited. After getting married, her husband returned to the northwest to continue leading the troops, while she was left in the capital.
He was not a hostage, after all, Zhao Qingsong was just a small captain.
Pei Qiangqiang did not follow Zhao Qingsong back to the northwest, mainly because——
"Clang, stop it! You're pregnant!"
Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao really wanted to hold their foreheads.
Sure enough, there was something abnormal about the Zhao family's backyard.
"Let Lan Yin go with them!"
Gu Qingcheng felt that instead of letting Pei Qiangqiang, who was pregnant, go to suppress the bandits, it would be better to let the girl with super strength, Gu Lanyin, go.
"I'm going too!"
The speaker was Prince Kang's cousin, Xiao Liulang from the Xiao family.
He came here with Pei Qiangqiang.
Come and join in the fun.
Secondly, the young man, who had always had some dandy habits, became shy and embarrassed when his eyes passed over Gu Lanyin.
Gu Qingcheng: ...Oh wow! Han Jiaojiao: ...There's a play! The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have such a good understanding that they didn't even need to exchange glances, and they quickly responded in unison -
"Yes, mother is right, let Lanyin go."
"Xiao Xiaoliu is going too! He is a general after all, so it would be good for him to go to the mountain stronghold and see some blood!"
Just like that, Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao suppressed Pei Qiangqiang who was eager to try, and asked Zhao Qingyun to take Gu Lanyin, Xiao Xiaoliu and "one thousand" troops and head straight to Qingshan Village outside the city.
In less than three days, the famous local bandit Qingshanzhai was wiped out!
(End of this chapter)
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