Water Margin official

Chapter 115: Only when the money is used can you hate the lack of money

On the third floor of the Lion Building, Zhang Liu piled the exchanged gold and silver on the table.

"All the high-ranking officials are here." Zhang Liu felt a little pain in his heart when he spoke. These money are all earned with hard work.

During this period, in order to run the Lion House well, he worked from dawn to dusk. He didn't even go back to the Zhang family and only lived in the courtyard behind.

"That's it?" Zhang Zhengdao frowned.

Zhang Liu said sarcastically: "If the high official thinks there are too few, I still have twenty guan of money saved by the lowly person."

Zhang Zhengdao tapped the table with his knuckles, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Can Sun San come back tomorrow?"

Zhang Liu thought for a while, shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's difficult, I'll definitely get there the day after tomorrow."

Zhang Zhengdao calculated the money in his hand and found that it could support the infrastructure construction of Liangshan Dazhai.

According to the current grain prices, a dou of rice costs about a hundred copper coins. One guan can buy seven or eight dou of rice, and a thousand guan can buy tens of thousands of dou of rice.

This ten thousand dou of rice is not a small amount. One dou of rice is about 12 kilograms in later generations, and ten thousand dou is equivalent to 120,000 kilograms of rice. It is enough to feed a village of 500 people for a year, which is more than enough.

Zhang Zhengdao felt somewhat confident after making this calculation. As long as he bought enough grain, he could naturally support the normal operation of the village.

To take a step back, if we are really at the end of our rope, we can still take people down the mountain to borrow food.

In some villages and towns around Liangshanbo, it would not be an exaggeration to find a few big dog owners with a bad record to do justice to God and borrow some money and food.

"Put away the money first, and we will discuss it later when Sun San comes back." Zhang Zhengdao told Zhang Liu to put away the gold and silver.

He gathered the pile of gold and silver into a cloth bag and carried it out.

After taking a sip of water to moisten his dry throat, Zhang Zhengdao continued tapping his fingers on the desk, thinking about his thoughts.

After much deliberation, I finally settled on the word "money".

Only with money can he support such a large family with a lovely wife and beautiful concubines.

With money, he could hoard grain and grass, repair spears, and secretly support Liangshanbo's growth and development.

With money, he can manage Cai Jing, get himself an official position, and deal with the big shots in Bianliang City.

But, how to make money quickly and accumulate wealth?

Zhang Zhengdao frowned and thought hard, briefly summarized his family history in the past few months, and finally came to a conclusion.

Eat soft rice!

"I didn't expect that I still have to rely on women to succeed!" Zhang Zhengdao murmured to himself and smiled bitterly.

Fortunately, senior officials are already familiar with this set of skills. After all, Lin and Mrs. Wei are in front of them, and they have accumulated a lot of valuable experience.

"Zhang Liu, come up." Zhang Zhengdao shouted, and the dog-legged boy responded and ran up.

"High official, do you have any other orders?" Zhang Liu said respectfully.

"Are there any other rich and pretty widows in Qinghe County?" Zhang Zhengdao asked directly.

Zhang Liu was stunned for a moment, then he realized what he was doing, thought for a moment, and said hurriedly: "Official, of course she is the eldest sister-in-law of the Yang family."

Ever since he learned about some of the special hobbies of his senior officials, Zhang Liuzao had already explored all the widows' houses in Qinghe County.

The bitch came closer and said with a flattering smile: "I heard that the man of the Yang family's sister-in-law capsized in the canal and died in another place. He has been a widow for more than a year."

Sister-in-law of the Yang family?

Seeing some doubts on the official's face, Zhang Liu shouted: "Sir, you have forgotten that she is Sister Meng who sews clothes for us. She is good at embroidery."

Zhang Zhengdao's eyes lit up as he remembered that Third Sister Meng had a graceful figure, fair and tender skin, and a very pretty appearance. She could be regarded as a very beautiful woman.

Seeing the smile on the senior official's face, Zhang Liu could not understand his thoughts and continued: "The senior official has feelings for the Yang family's sister-in-law?"

Zhang Zhengdao scolded: "What are you talking about? What are you saying about being sentimental and ruthless? What else do you know? Tell them all at the same time. You are so verbose."

Zhang Liu smiled coquettishly again, and then continued: "I heard from people that Mrs. Xue, who sells green flowers, often plays matchmaker for the sister-in-law of the Yang family."

"Previously, the eldest sister-in-law of the Yang family had only lost her husband for more than half a year. She was afraid of making people gossip, so she kept putting off and refused to remarry." Zhang Liujiang slowly said the gossip he had heard on weekdays: "Until last month, Yang Zongxi was pregnant.

On the anniversary of his death, if the eldest sister-in-law of the Yang family remarries at this time, no one in the neighborhood will gossip about her."

Zhang Zhengdao actually had a very deep impression on Sanjie Meng. This beautiful woman once asked him about Ximen Qing. Maybe someone had told her about matchmaking before.

"Go and tell Sister-in-law Xue that I intend to invite Sister-in-law of the Yang family to come to my house. If she can tell me this, I will not hesitate to reward you." Zhang Zhengdao decided to marry this beautiful woman into his family.

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At least, I will save money on sewing clothes for the girls in the girl group in the future.

Zhang Liu nodded and said: "I'll do it now, I'll make sure the officials are satisfied."

After Zhang Liu left quickly, Zhang Zhengdao sat on a chair and continued to think about things.

Since this Third Sister Meng is good at embroidery, doesn't this mean that someone can sew those special clothes for fun in the boudoir.

Zhang Zhengdao breathed rapidly, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

If Zhang Liu were still here, I'm afraid he would be complaining in his heart again: "Why is the official's lewd and slutty look different from before? It seems to be a little more slutty?"

After sitting there for only half an hour, Zhang Liu hurried back, followed by a woman carrying a flower box in her hand.

"Oh, sir, I haven't seen you for a while," Mrs. Xue shouted with a smile. She put the flower box in her hand on the ground and took out a wild flower.

"I'll put it on for the officials." Sister-in-law Xue pinned this bright yellow wild flower on Zhang Zhengdao's bun without waiting for Zhang Zhengdao's consent.

"Brother Six, do you think a high-ranking official is handsome?" Sister-in-law Xue asked Zhang Liu.

"Sister-in-law Xue, a senior official in our family looks just like Pan An, is more beautiful than Song Yu, and is better than Lao Ai." Zhang Liu gave a thumbs up and praised her with a rainbow of farts.

"Stop flattering and go get some drinks to eat with Aunt Xue." Zhang Zhengdao said with a tigerish face.

What words does this bitch use? He looks like Pan An and is more beautiful than Song Yu. This is a fact that is obvious to all. As for the fact that he is better than Lao Ai, is there any need to shout so loudly?

Even if this is to promote him, it must be said in front of Sanjie Meng. What nonsense are you talking about to a forty-five or six-year-old woman?

Zhang Zhengdao looked unhappy and glanced at Zhang Liu.

"I'll go get ready now." Zhang Liuzi knew what he was saying and knew he had said the wrong thing, so he hurried downstairs to get drinks.

"Don't listen to his unreasonable talk." Zhang Zhengdao said politely: "Sister-in-law Xue, please sit down."

The mother-in-law said with a smile: "What Sixth Brother said was from the bottom of my heart. The official is a very romantic person."

"My lord, this marriage is of your choice." Mrs. Xue put her buttocks on the chair, started chatting, and continued: "The eldest lady of the Yang family has been a widow for more than a year, has no children, and only has one future wife.

Adult brother-in-law."

"She is young and in the prime of her youth. What kind of widow is she keeping? This lady's appearance is unparalleled. She is charming and pretty, smart in every way, a knitting girl, a chess player, proficient in everything, and she can also play the yueqin well.

"Sister-in-law Xue was spitting, and it all splashed on Zhang Zhengdao's face.

"This lady is not only that, she also has some good money in her hand. She has two Nanjing Babu beds, which are clothes for the four seasons. I'm afraid five suitcases can't fit them in. She also has several thousand cash in her hand.

Two, gold and silver jewelry, and even more, there are four to five hundred tubes of high-quality tassel cloth in her Xinshi Street shop." Aunt Xue knew the details of Third Sister Meng very well, and she told them one by one.

"To be honest with Sister Xue, I intend to invite Third Sister Meng to come over, but as you know my situation, I'm afraid she won't agree." Zhang Zhengdao gave a light "cough" and stopped Sister Xue's words.

"High official, you are looking down on me." Aunt Xue smiled and continued: "That lady has been persuaded by me a long time ago, but her man died not long ago, and she was afraid of being poked in the spine, so she never

Make up your mind."

"Now that her man's death anniversary has passed one year, the neighbors will not gossip. If a high official leaves this matter in my hands." Aunt Xue blinked and said diligently: "Keep it safe.

High officials are satisfied with everything they want."

Zhang Zhengdao said: "As long as Mrs. Xue can accomplish this, it will be good for you."

"I'm afraid that the high-ranking officials will have to spend some money first. The lady's husband still has a brother-in-law. For so much property, I'm afraid they will prevent the lady from remarrying." Sister-in-law Xue said again.

"Does Mrs. Xue have any idea?" Zhang Zhengdao asked.

Aunt Xue rolled her eyes, thought for a moment, and then said: "It doesn't matter, there is an elder in the Yang family who has also been widowed for many years and has no children. If a high official is willing to give up some money and persuade Aunt Yang,

This is half done."

"This mother-in-law loves money most. If her nephew and daughter-in-law don't remarry, how can she get any benefits?" Sister-in-law Xue said.

Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile: "In that case, I will prepare some money so that Mrs. Xue can take the trouble."

At this time, Zhang Liu took the wine, brought it over, and poured a glass for Mrs. Xue.

Sister-in-law Xue took a sip, moistened her throat, and continued: "If the official is interested, I will take you to see Aunt Yang tomorrow morning and tell her about the eldest lady's remarriage."

"That's great!" Zhang Zhengdao was overjoyed and said: "If this can be done, Sister Xue's benefits will be indispensable."

"The official is so polite. I will come here again tomorrow morning." Mrs. Xue stood up, picked up the flower box, and said goodbye to Zhang Zhengdao.

However, the woman did not return to her home. Instead, she made several turns and walked up several streets until she reached the Yang's Tailor Shop on Xinshi Street.

Entering the store, Mrs. Xue grabbed a waiter and asked, "Madam, are you in the store?"

When the shop clerk saw it was Mrs. Xue, he laughed and said, "You are a matchmaker, and you are here to play matchmaker for my eldest lady again."

Sister-in-law Xue said angrily: "If I don't do anything to you, where is your eldest lady?"

The shop assistant pointed to the inner room and said: "In that room, the accounts are being calculated."

Mrs. Xue ignored the shop clerk, opened the curtain, went inside, and saw Sister Meng doing abacus and looking through the accounts.

??Ten thousand words, I tried my best, thank you all for your support