Chapter 167 Inspecting the VIP

Chapter 167 Inspecting the VIP

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Gongsun Zhuoyu finally understood why the money he earned was not enough to spend. It turned out that all the money went to the stomachs of those masters. Facing the butler's sight, he tore off the jadeite jade peg on his waist in twos and outs, dripping blood in distress, "Take it away, pawn it!"

The butler let out a sigh, and couldn't help saying, "My lord, it's not an option if things go on like this in the long run. We still have to increase revenue and reduce expenditure."

The implication is to let him drink less flower wine for a few days. The banquets at the Manyue Tower are expensive, with abalones and wings, delicious food and wine, let alone seven or eight taels of silver for a meal, how can the salary of a small magistrate be able to withstand such consumption.

Gongsun Zhuoyu nodded, "You're right, let them eat less in the future, at most five steamed buns per meal."

After saying that, he left in a huff and walked into the backyard with big strides, leaving the old housekeeper standing there at a loss what to do.

Apart from the maidservants, the only female family members in the mansion are Mrs. Gongsun. She suffers from eye disease and can't see in both eyes. She only eats fast and chant scriptures in the small Buddhist hall on weekdays, and doesn't easily step out of the room. But every year, he gives porridge to the poor commoners, and he is famous for his kindness.

Gongsun Zhuoyu's father died early, and he was raised by the old lady when he was young. He still has a bit of filial piety, and he comes every now and then to say hello, to talk and chat with the old man.

"mother."

Gongsun Zhuoyu waved back the maid standing at the door, opened the door and entered the Buddhist hall, and as expected, he saw the old lady was chanting scriptures in front of the Buddha, on which was enshrined the ancestral tablets of Gongsun's family. Incense was born, and the room was filled with the light sandalwood aroma.

The old woman flicked the rosary beads for a moment, without turning her head, her voice was loving, "It turned out to be Zhuoyu, why, did you wake up?"

She is well maintained, and although she is approaching her age, she looks like she is only about thirty years old. The clothes are simple, and the only decoration is a pair of pearl earrings accumulated over the years. The temperament is gentle and elegant, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes.

Gongsun Zhuoyu scratched his head, and sat down on the futon beside her, "I woke up a long time ago, and I just tried a case."

The old lady didn't know why, but she sighed softly, "Can you try for the people's grievances?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu: "Yes."

The old woman nodded and murmured, "That's good."

She donated porridge and food every year, she was blind, but not deaf, and she had heard a little bit about her son's reputation. However, she is just a boudoir woman, and she is always powerless about some things.

The old lady said, "You are the parent official of Jiangzhou, the people are your people, you must be honest and upright, don't treat them poorly, and live up to your father's expectations."

When mentioning his dead father, Gongsun Zhuoyu's expression became a little subtle.

No one would believe him, his cheap father was also an official, when he was the highest official, he was a fourth-rank censor, and he was clean all his life. But it's a pity that I offended too many people, and I retired and returned to my hometown early. Later, I was depressed and died of illness at home.

When the old man Gongsun died and was buried, it could barely be called a scene, and the people of the whole county saw each other off along the way, crying loudly. But it is a pity that no one remembers him after more than ten years, and he was poor for half his life, leaving nothing of value.

Gongsun Zhuoyu lacked interest, "Mother, these words of yours sound like cocoons in my ears."

Mrs. Gongsun shook her head, "Go out, you are young, don't stay with your mother all the time, I am already a half-buried person, don't get old."

Gongsun Zhuoyu had no choice but to leave, "Boy, leave."

The days in ancient times were really not comfortable. If you want games without games, without computers, it is not easy to eat ice cream, let alone cake and steak. After Gongsun Zhuoyu left the Buddhist hall, he was in a panic and could only go to the front yard to play with his masters.

Chaotang, rivers and lakes are originally two worlds, and officials have nothing to do with knight-errants, but it still does not prevent high-ranking officials and wealthy households from recruiting capable people and strangers, and keeping them in their homes.

Gongsun Zhuoyu paid homage to more than a dozen masters, although it sounds like a lot, but considering that Mr. Mengchang had three thousand disciples in the past, it is nothing compared to it.

He stepped into the front yard, and from afar, he heard the vigorous sound of playing sticks, full of vigor, and shouted "Master!"

There was a middle-aged man in black in the court, with slightly protruding temples, a strong figure, and eyes full of energy. He was obviously a master of the middle class. Hearing this voice, he retracted the stick with his backhand, "It turned out to be Master Gongsun."

Gongsun Zhuoyu recognized them as teachers, but they didn't regard themselves as masters, they only regarded themselves as disciples. More than a dozen people from the rivers and lakes are ranked by force, and Shi Qianqiu should be the leader, who is the "Master Master" that Gongsun Zhuoyu called just now.

Seeing Gongsun Zhuoyu approaching, Shi Qianqiu asked, "Your Excellency, do you want to practice sword?"

Shi Qianqiu has been in the rivers and lakes for several years. He is good at using long swords. Because of his mysterious and unpredictable swordsmanship, his sword is as fast as lightning, and he is known as a sword without shadows. He is rare among his peers.

It stands to reason that this kind of person should not be accepted by Gongsun Zhuoyu, a small magistrate, but Shi Qianqiu was favored by the elder Gongsun when he was young, and he had no place to stay, so he simply settled down in Jiangzhou and taught Gongsun Zhuoyu by the way fencing.

Gongsun Zhuoyu waved his hand, found a stone stool and sat down, "Master was practicing just now?"

Shi Qianqiu said few words, "That's right, martial arts practitioners like us have to move our muscles every day."

Gongsun Zhuoyu raised his eyes to look at him, put his hands on his sleeves, and said sincerely, "Master, let's practice less."

They expend their physical strength every time they practice, and they have to eat when they use up their physical strength. When they eat, they eat thousands of steamed buns. Gongsun Zhuoyu was under too much pressure, he had never felt such a heavy burden on him.

Shi Qianqiu is from the rivers and lakes, he doesn't understand these twists and turns, he can't figure it out, "What do you mean, my lord?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu sighed and raised his head to look up at the sky, "I am working hard for the people,

Honest and honest, although there are many customers around me, but no one can relieve my worries. It is really a great pity in life. "

Shi Qianqiu was about to ask carefully, but suddenly saw the butler walking through the corridor and hurried over, "My lord, my lord!"

Gongsun Zhuoyu thought that there might be no more money in the account, and looked at him warily, "What's the matter?"

The butler searched for him, panting tiredly, "My lord, it's easy for me to find him. Mr. Liu sent me a greeting card, and I want to ask to see you."

Liu Yuanwai is Liu Yaozu's father. This old fox is not as stupid as his son, he came here for no reason, it must be because of today's case, he came to give a gift to thank him, commonly known as the boy who gave money.

Gongsun Zhuoyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately got up from his seat, "Hurry up and invite people to the main hall, forget it, you are too slow, I will go by myself!"

After saying that, he grabbed the hem of his robe and ran away with a whoosh.

And Shi Qianqiu was still thinking about what he said just now, and turned to look at the other masters who were practicing, "Your Excellency said that no one can relieve his suffering... What does this mean?"

One of the strong men threw the heavy stone lock and said, "Could it be that some troublesome disaster happened in this Jiangzhou, which made my lord feel depressed?"

As soon as this remark came out, no one responded.

What harm can happen to Jiangzhou, except for the robbers on Qingfeng Mountain, the tigers in Mizi Forest, and Gongsun Zhuoyu himself.

If there are any foreign guests in the house, please serve tea in the main hall.

Member Liu was not in the mood to enjoy it, he could not wait for Gongsun Zhuoyu, he just felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles. He got up and paced back and forth for a while, and was about to call the servant girl to ask, but saw a green figure suddenly came into view, and immediately greeted him with a smile, as if he had seen a living Buddha, and bowed his hands, "Oh, Mr. Gongsun, I haven't seen you for a while." , You are really getting more and more energetic."

Gongsun Zhuoyu was more upright in front of outsiders, he casually helped Yuanwai Liu, and took a seat at the main seat, "Yuanwai Liu is also getting older and stronger."

Member Liu said with a smile, "The old man came here without invitation, and rushed to the door. Please don't take offense. You are really a bastard. You have caused a lot of trouble for your lord. I feel very sorry."

Gongsun Zhuoyu closed his eyes lightly, "Well, your son has indeed caused me a lot of trouble."

Liu Yuanwai's face changed slightly when he heard the words, he raised his sleeve and wiped the sweat from his forehead, then called the servant girl and took out a brocade box, which contained an ancient book from the previous dynasty. I saw him holding it to Gongsun Zhuoyu with both hands, and said in a low voice, "Master Suwen is full of knowledge and talents. I have collected some ancient books and rare copies a few days ago. After thinking about it, only an adult can match it. Please accept it."

Books are certainly no ordinary books.

Gongsun Zhuoyu didn't answer, raised his hand to take it, turned the pages of the book calmly, but saw a small stack of bank notes inside, and closed it again. A smile finally appeared on his face, "Liu Yuanwai said this, and he is offended. Although the son is a bit playful, he is still a child at heart. How can I really care about him?"

Liu Yuanwai cursed secretly in his heart, Gongsun Zhuoyu, this blood-sucking black leech, is really a money-sucking leech! But still can only laugh with him, "Your Excellency loves the people like a son, and I admire you."

Gongsun Zhuoyu was about to say something when a blue ball of light suddenly popped out like a cannonball, iaiaia hit his head with his wings let me catch it, let me catch it, you take bribes, you take bribes

Gongsun Zhuoyu thought it was really haunting, so he covered it with his sleeve, secretly took out the bank note and stuffed it into his arms, muttering, "I'll just go back."

After finishing speaking, he threw the ancient book back into the brocade box.

009 flew around him. I'm a ball, but I'm not blind. Return the money and don't accept bribes.

When Gongsun Zhuoyu fell from power in his previous life, he was charged with corruption and bribery. What's more, he was no longer taking bribes, it was blackmail.

Gongsun Zhuoyu pretended not to hear. Anyone who knows him knows that he belongs to Pixiu, he can only get in and out, so how can he spit out the money that comes to his mouth.

If you don't return the system, I will call you

Gongsun Zhuoyu "Why should I pay back the money I got by my ability?"

prickly——

Gongsun Zhuoyu gritted his teeth, "No!"

prickly——

Gongsun Zhuoyu broke out in cold sweat, "I just won't pay it back!"

Stabbing la la la la la la-!

Gongsun Zhuoyu fell off the chair with a plop, "I'll pay it back."

Standing beside him, Liu Yuanwai was shocked when he saw this, and quickly stepped forward to help Gongsun Zhuoyu up, "Oh, my lord, what's wrong with you, you're sweating profusely, do you want to invite a doctor to take a look?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu was convulsed by the shock, and with his support, he barely stood up from the ground, and then took a breath. Under the coercion of the system, he could only pull out a stack of bank notes in his arms, and slapped them heavily into his hands, "Return it to you!"

I was so distressed that I almost cried.

Member Liu didn't understand, so he even showed a bit of panic on his face, "My... my lord, what do you mean?"

People like Gongsun Zhuoyu suddenly don't take money, which is scary.

Gongsun Zhuoyu waved his sleeves and said nothing, he leaned on the chair to calm himself down, and after a while he said, "Young master is not a murderer in the first place, and I should clear up his grievances for him. Mr. Liu, take your things and go back quickly, go back and go back."

Gongsun Zhuoyu looked at the bank note even more, afraid that he would regret it, so he beat his chest and stamped his feet regretfully.

Member Liu thought to himself that the county magistrate had some kind of convulsion today, and it was as abnormal as having a ghost on his body. Give him money, he doesn't want it, don't give it, and he is afraid of being hated. After thinking about it, I still feel uneasy.

So Gongsun Zhuoyu saw Liu Yuanwai go and come back, and then turned back, hesitantly said, "My lord, I don't know if I should say something or not."

Gongsun Zhuoyu

I didn't even bother to lift my eyelids, "Say."

Liu Yuanwai said, "A few days ago, the magistrate ordered a big table in my restaurant. He called the name and wanted to gather all the eight treasures. He said that there was a big man coming, so he must not be sloppy. I guessed privately, I am afraid..."

He said, lowered his voice, and pointed to the top, "I'm afraid some high-ranking officials will come down to inspect."

The largest restaurant in Jiangzhou is owned by Liu's family. Among them, Bazhenshan is a well-known signature dish. If you want to put together a dish, you need to prepare it ten days in advance, which takes a lot of effort. Member Liu revealed this news because he wanted to sell Gongsun Zhuoyu a good one.

Ok? A high official came down to inspect?

Hearing the words, Gongsun Zhuoyu subconsciously sat up straight, thinking that there was nothing like this in his previous life, and the magistrate didn't notify in advance, could it be that he wanted to hug his thigh alone?

Mistake, misstep, this kind of news has to be revealed by member Liu, no wonder I have worked so hard to get promoted in my previous life.

"Cough," Gongsun Zhuoyu coughed lowly, "Did the prefect say when the banquet will start?"

Liu Yuanwai bowed slightly, "Three days later, I will be in the Zhifu Bieyuan."

Gongsun Zhuoyu was thoughtful, and when he realized it, he held his hand immediately, with tears in his eyes, "Mr. Liu's kindness, I will remember it in my heart."

Mr. Liu thought to himself that you should not worry about my family's money and Amitabha, and he smiled along with him, "What's the matter, my lord, it's getting late, so...the old man will take his leave first?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu "Come, I will see you off!"

He took Liu Yuanwai's hand and directly sent the people to the door, vividly displaying the words "officials and people are family" and confiscated none of the gifts.

The butler thought that today was really a strange one, shook his head, and was about to let the maid clean up the teacups, but he heard Gongsun Zhuoyu say, "Prepare a generous gift, I will visit the magistrate in three days!"

The housekeeper paused slowly, "Hou... Li?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu looked at him, "What's the problem?"

The housekeeper hesitated to speak, "My lord, the warehouse is empty enough to run away mice. There is no generous gift, so how about a small gift?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu "..."

Being an upright official is so hard, and he can't even give a decent gift. How can this make him hug his thigh in the future? !

Gongsun Zhuoyu was full of melancholy, he waved his hand to signal the butler to step back. He squatted at the door and thought about it, and finally got up and walked into the study.

If there is no generous gift, he will make a generous gift himself, who is afraid of others.

Daye values ​​culture over martial arts, and the literati have a high status, and most of them are antique calligraphy and paintings as gifts, so that they can show their heritage. Only vulgar and greedy people like Gongsun Zhuoyu like gold and silver.

Seeing him walking into the study, the housekeeper couldn't help following him, but saw Gongsun Zhuoyu pull out a large scroll from the dusty bookshelf, and spread it out on the table with a bang, as if he was about to write.

Butler, "My lord, you want to practice calligraphy, why don't you pass on a servant girl to grind ink for you?"

Gongsun Zhuoyu corrected him, "It's not practicing calligraphy, it's painting."

Nowadays, the paintings of literati are the cheapest and cost several thousand taels a pair. Gongsun Zhuoyu can't afford to buy them, so let's paint them ourselves. , please keep in mind:,