After staying in Yangzhou for several days, it was already late in the twelfth lunar month without realizing it.
The weather was very cold, and Zhang Ning even felt that it was colder than Beijing. There was no fireworks in Nanzhili. There were no warm facilities in many places. In addition to being able to block the wind, the temperature in the house was almost as low as it was cold outside the capital in winter, and it was much better as it was when it entered the house.
There seems to be a saying that the prosperity of literary fortune in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is related to environmental and living habits. Cold is conducive to training people's cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
The snow has not yet fallen, and there will probably be no snow in Nanzhili in the twelfth lunar month this year. Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, and snow is a good thing.I remember that there was still thunder in August this year, and the way of heaven next year is vaguely strange.
If you can rush home before New Year's Eve, you can not only celebrate the New Year at home, but also stay for a few more days to do something else, and make some preparations to find the whereabouts of the Peach Blossom Fairy.
According to custom, people who are not a family do not have access to other people's etiquette at the end of the year, unless they are asking for debt, just like in "White-Haired Girl".
So Zhang Ning was able to wait legitimately for the first month before visiting his superior Wu Yong.
After the plan agreed, Zhang Ning greeted the Yangzhou prefect's magistrate in private and took his official position back to Nanjing by land.
As a bonus official, he was involved in the title of judge for some reason, so there was no need for the officials in the palace to interfere. It would be fine if he did not get involved in the government affairs of the government, so as not to confuse the extra officials.
Zhan Zhuli, who was the messenger, was originally Zhang Ning's bodyguard, but he had never seen anyone.
This time, Zhang Ning rode alone again when he returned to Nanjing. He rode a horse faster than walking on the water. He learned how to get started with riding a horse after escaping last time.
I really want to see Zhang Xiaomei soon...
The separation was very hasty, and there was no time to say a parting word. Although I brought the letters back and forth, I was definitely not as good as the meeting.
But in a few months, Zhang Ning felt like he was looking forward to a reunion of his old friend who had been waiting for many years.
Maybe it's just the reason for inconvenience of information?If I were separated from my relatives for a few months in modern times and called and sent text messages from time to time, it would not be so harsh.
Zhang Xiaomei has only been in his life for a few months and has been together for a shorter time. At this time, she seems to be more familiar with each other, but she is still unfamiliar with her.Unspeakable feelings, in short, I care about her very much and hope she is well.
……
It was the 28th day of the 11th lunar month when I arrived in the capital. This year, the 11th lunar month was small, and it was only the 29th, which is the New Year's Eve tomorrow.
As soon as I entered the capital, I saw a festive atmosphere on the long street. No matter the temperature was very low, there were more people in the streets and alleys than usual. Some places selling New Year’s goods were extremely crowded.
Many women wear red clothes, and the warm colors make the weather seem less cold.
The lively New Year Festival has made the signs of peace in the Ming Dynasty become stronger and stronger. Even if the mountains and rivers are divided and the troops are in chaos, there will be no such scene even during the Chinese New Year.
However, over the years, the Ming Dynasty's army fought and used hundreds of thousands of troops on the north and south. The Zheng He fleet at the sea led nearly 30,000 officers and soldiers and more than 200 large and small warships, with a journey of tens of thousands of miles and an incalculable expense. In addition, the Han people took back their orthodox clothes from the Mongolian Yuan and took them back for a long time to recuperate. Yongle also experienced the Jingnan Campaign with hundreds of thousands of soldiers for several years.
The burden on ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty was still very heavy, and they were not rich at this time, so it might be better in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
People save money on weekdays, and their consumption scale is still very large during the Chinese New Year, which is probably the same tradition as the Chinese people.
The streets were crowded, and Zhang Ning felt difficult to walk with his horse, but he still had to squeeze into a crowded commercial area because he had to buy some gifts for his family.
After he became an official in Beijing, the Ministry of Personnel would issue documents to his hometown. People in his family should know that they have become officials, so the gifts to uncle and others should not be too shabby.
However, after calculating your wealth and property, you can handle the New Year's Eve.
Previously, the Ministry of Personnel issued 50 taels of settlement fees, deducted eight taels of rent deposit to Yu Qian and ten taels of loan, and there were about 30 taels left, and the cashier was 82 taels when leaving Beijing. Usually, Zhang Ning didn't spend much money himself, and he had a total of 110 taels of money.
There are three main expenses to be paid. Wu Yong, a doctor from the Nanjing Ministry of Rites, could not afford to lose fifty or sixty taels. He would give his gifts to his family when he went home. Perhaps he would go to the countryside to worship on the first day of the first lunar month, and the children of the Zhang family would give New Year's money.
Anyway, money comes and goes, but that's it.
My family is not too tight. Now that I have closed down in recent years, I should not be short of New Year’s goods and other things. I don’t need to worry about Zhang Ning, just express my intentions.
So he bought new cloth, tea, ordinary ginseng, and children's toys for tailoring for men and women at a more expensive price than usual in the street market, and a bunch of things camels on the horse's back.
When passing by a silk shop, Zhang Ning just took a look and thought that his uncle's family was relatively low-key and could not wear silk clothes, so it was useless if they bought them.
Unexpectedly, the people standing at the door to welcome the guests still took the initiative to greet him when the traffic was very large: The young master got rich from outside?I will definitely buy two good satin pieces for my wife at home to go back. It is definitely true. Women like this the most.
Zhang Ning was just ignoring her and was about to leave, but couldn't help asking: Is there any finished product used by women...silk squids or something?
There are some, some, you can definitely pick something that suits your wishes!
So Zhang Ning first grabbed a handful of copper coins and tipped him, asking him to find someone to watch the horses and goods. Because it was the Chinese New Year, the servants who went out to reward errands and sex would also be more generous.
Many people in the store were looking around and choosing, and the colorful silk materials hanging were touched by countless people.
No one came to pay attention to it when they were persuaded to come in. It took a long time for a servant to greet him. They were really too busy at this time.
What do you want to choose?The servant asked.
There were people around him, and Zhang Ning was a little uncomfortable talking to this young man, so he frowned and said: Is there only such thing in your store?
You look at it first, I'll call my wife.The servant said hurriedly.
After a while, a woman in her thirties and forties got off the counter. At this time, women rarely showed up in public to do business. However, at this time, there was not enough manpower to help. After all, the businessman's attention was not as harsh as the literati family.
I want some things that women use, which are slightly better.Zhang Ning said.
The woman pointed to the hole inside and said: There is something inside, I'll take you to see.
As soon as I entered the cave, I saw various colorful and beautiful gadgets inside, including bellybands, brasses, handkerchiefs, etc. Even in Nanjing, it was not too open, and the store did not dare to hang these gorgeous things outside to attract attention.
Most of the customers inside were female. When they saw a male customer with good looks in, they all turned their faces with a little shyness.
Zhang Ning looked around and pointed to the light red gauze hanging on it and asked: Is this a strapless bra?The color is indeed good, white and red, just like a healthy woman's skin color.
A young lady next to her couldn't help but give him a blank look when she heard Zhang Ning say this carelessly.
The young master is very knowledgeable.
The woman chuckled, and while speaking, she took it down and handed it to Zhang Ning.
Zhang Ning held it in his hand and felt it was soft and slippery, and the material looked very good.
However, except for the thicker piece in front, the overall picture is transparent, which seems a bit too interesting for a girl like Zhang Xiaomei who is not married...
It is indeed very pleasing. Whether it is the color or the pattern, the few small golden osmanthus petals in the front are gorgeous and restrained, and the fine workmanship is completely incomparable to street stalls.
The woman said: It is made of yarn as the base, and then it is interwoven with silk and cotton silk as the pattern. It is carefully carved and the whole is like a perfect jade. Please take a closer look. The pattern on it is not embroidered, but woven.
Just like Yun Jin, I understand this.Zhang Ning nodded, but was not very dignified.
The woman laughed out loud: This is something worn inside. How can outsiders know whether it is dignified or not?
If Zhang Ning said that he would give his sister a bra, the woman would probably be speechless.
It is probably because Zhang Xiaomei bought the silk thing she saved herself. It is not easy for the little girl to save some private money. She also likes beautiful things, but was lost by Zhang Ning...
If she compensates one in private, she will definitely not tell anyone else.
But this one is a bit inappropriate, although it is really beautiful and people will find the others very crude when they pick it up.
Zhang Ning hesitated and wanted to put it back. Seeing this, the woman advised: Young Master, he has a good vision, why should he give up?
How much?this.Zhang Ning couldn't help asking.
The woman said: It’s not expensive, you can buy such a perfect thing at fifteen taels, and this shop only has this one.
Fifteen taels are not expensive, how many taels of silk is a big piece of fine silk?Such a small piece of stuff is worth several pieces of silk, but it also proves that it is a time-consuming and a good thing to make.
Zhang Ning was willing to spend the money for Zhang Xiaomei, but he just felt that it was not suitable, so he didn't think it had to buy it.He bargained casually: 10 taels.
If you don’t bargain, the things in our shop are paid for as much as you pay for, and you can operate honestly without any deception.Besides, it is the peak season now, so the young master is undecided today, and he might be bought by someone when he comes again in the afternoon.
The woman said.
Zhang Ning said without changing his expression: Twelve taels, I won’t say anything if I don’t.
The woman pondered for a moment, and finally nodded and smiled: It's done!I am happy for the wife to win the young master's wishes, even if it is a discount to you.
Zhang Ning no longer corrected the appropriate problems too much, paid and left, and hid the wrapped things in his arms.
The cost of a few big new pieces of cloth hunched on the horse's back is less than one tael of money. A small gift for a girl is twelve taels. Zhang Ning felt much more enjoyable, even if the family was close and alienated, it was different.
Leading the horse into Liren Street, the familiar alley was filled with the smell of firecrackers and smoke. Red lanterns were hung at the doors of each house to represent a prosperous year, and the couplet gods were also pasted. There were portraits of Li Jing and the atmosphere of the festival could be seen everywhere.
The alley was much quieter, but Zhang Ning squeezed in the crowd for a long time. At this moment, his ears were still buzzing noise.
The weather was very cold, and Zhang Ning even felt that it was colder than Beijing. There was no fireworks in Nanzhili. There were no warm facilities in many places. In addition to being able to block the wind, the temperature in the house was almost as low as it was cold outside the capital in winter, and it was much better as it was when it entered the house.
There seems to be a saying that the prosperity of literary fortune in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is related to environmental and living habits. Cold is conducive to training people's cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
The snow has not yet fallen, and there will probably be no snow in Nanzhili in the twelfth lunar month this year. Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, and snow is a good thing.I remember that there was still thunder in August this year, and the way of heaven next year is vaguely strange.
If you can rush home before New Year's Eve, you can not only celebrate the New Year at home, but also stay for a few more days to do something else, and make some preparations to find the whereabouts of the Peach Blossom Fairy.
According to custom, people who are not a family do not have access to other people's etiquette at the end of the year, unless they are asking for debt, just like in "White-Haired Girl".
So Zhang Ning was able to wait legitimately for the first month before visiting his superior Wu Yong.
After the plan agreed, Zhang Ning greeted the Yangzhou prefect's magistrate in private and took his official position back to Nanjing by land.
As a bonus official, he was involved in the title of judge for some reason, so there was no need for the officials in the palace to interfere. It would be fine if he did not get involved in the government affairs of the government, so as not to confuse the extra officials.
Zhan Zhuli, who was the messenger, was originally Zhang Ning's bodyguard, but he had never seen anyone.
This time, Zhang Ning rode alone again when he returned to Nanjing. He rode a horse faster than walking on the water. He learned how to get started with riding a horse after escaping last time.
I really want to see Zhang Xiaomei soon...
The separation was very hasty, and there was no time to say a parting word. Although I brought the letters back and forth, I was definitely not as good as the meeting.
But in a few months, Zhang Ning felt like he was looking forward to a reunion of his old friend who had been waiting for many years.
Maybe it's just the reason for inconvenience of information?If I were separated from my relatives for a few months in modern times and called and sent text messages from time to time, it would not be so harsh.
Zhang Xiaomei has only been in his life for a few months and has been together for a shorter time. At this time, she seems to be more familiar with each other, but she is still unfamiliar with her.Unspeakable feelings, in short, I care about her very much and hope she is well.
……
It was the 28th day of the 11th lunar month when I arrived in the capital. This year, the 11th lunar month was small, and it was only the 29th, which is the New Year's Eve tomorrow.
As soon as I entered the capital, I saw a festive atmosphere on the long street. No matter the temperature was very low, there were more people in the streets and alleys than usual. Some places selling New Year’s goods were extremely crowded.
Many women wear red clothes, and the warm colors make the weather seem less cold.
The lively New Year Festival has made the signs of peace in the Ming Dynasty become stronger and stronger. Even if the mountains and rivers are divided and the troops are in chaos, there will be no such scene even during the Chinese New Year.
However, over the years, the Ming Dynasty's army fought and used hundreds of thousands of troops on the north and south. The Zheng He fleet at the sea led nearly 30,000 officers and soldiers and more than 200 large and small warships, with a journey of tens of thousands of miles and an incalculable expense. In addition, the Han people took back their orthodox clothes from the Mongolian Yuan and took them back for a long time to recuperate. Yongle also experienced the Jingnan Campaign with hundreds of thousands of soldiers for several years.
The burden on ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty was still very heavy, and they were not rich at this time, so it might be better in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
People save money on weekdays, and their consumption scale is still very large during the Chinese New Year, which is probably the same tradition as the Chinese people.
The streets were crowded, and Zhang Ning felt difficult to walk with his horse, but he still had to squeeze into a crowded commercial area because he had to buy some gifts for his family.
After he became an official in Beijing, the Ministry of Personnel would issue documents to his hometown. People in his family should know that they have become officials, so the gifts to uncle and others should not be too shabby.
However, after calculating your wealth and property, you can handle the New Year's Eve.
Previously, the Ministry of Personnel issued 50 taels of settlement fees, deducted eight taels of rent deposit to Yu Qian and ten taels of loan, and there were about 30 taels left, and the cashier was 82 taels when leaving Beijing. Usually, Zhang Ning didn't spend much money himself, and he had a total of 110 taels of money.
There are three main expenses to be paid. Wu Yong, a doctor from the Nanjing Ministry of Rites, could not afford to lose fifty or sixty taels. He would give his gifts to his family when he went home. Perhaps he would go to the countryside to worship on the first day of the first lunar month, and the children of the Zhang family would give New Year's money.
Anyway, money comes and goes, but that's it.
My family is not too tight. Now that I have closed down in recent years, I should not be short of New Year’s goods and other things. I don’t need to worry about Zhang Ning, just express my intentions.
So he bought new cloth, tea, ordinary ginseng, and children's toys for tailoring for men and women at a more expensive price than usual in the street market, and a bunch of things camels on the horse's back.
When passing by a silk shop, Zhang Ning just took a look and thought that his uncle's family was relatively low-key and could not wear silk clothes, so it was useless if they bought them.
Unexpectedly, the people standing at the door to welcome the guests still took the initiative to greet him when the traffic was very large: The young master got rich from outside?I will definitely buy two good satin pieces for my wife at home to go back. It is definitely true. Women like this the most.
Zhang Ning was just ignoring her and was about to leave, but couldn't help asking: Is there any finished product used by women...silk squids or something?
There are some, some, you can definitely pick something that suits your wishes!
So Zhang Ning first grabbed a handful of copper coins and tipped him, asking him to find someone to watch the horses and goods. Because it was the Chinese New Year, the servants who went out to reward errands and sex would also be more generous.
Many people in the store were looking around and choosing, and the colorful silk materials hanging were touched by countless people.
No one came to pay attention to it when they were persuaded to come in. It took a long time for a servant to greet him. They were really too busy at this time.
What do you want to choose?The servant asked.
There were people around him, and Zhang Ning was a little uncomfortable talking to this young man, so he frowned and said: Is there only such thing in your store?
You look at it first, I'll call my wife.The servant said hurriedly.
After a while, a woman in her thirties and forties got off the counter. At this time, women rarely showed up in public to do business. However, at this time, there was not enough manpower to help. After all, the businessman's attention was not as harsh as the literati family.
I want some things that women use, which are slightly better.Zhang Ning said.
The woman pointed to the hole inside and said: There is something inside, I'll take you to see.
As soon as I entered the cave, I saw various colorful and beautiful gadgets inside, including bellybands, brasses, handkerchiefs, etc. Even in Nanjing, it was not too open, and the store did not dare to hang these gorgeous things outside to attract attention.
Most of the customers inside were female. When they saw a male customer with good looks in, they all turned their faces with a little shyness.
Zhang Ning looked around and pointed to the light red gauze hanging on it and asked: Is this a strapless bra?The color is indeed good, white and red, just like a healthy woman's skin color.
A young lady next to her couldn't help but give him a blank look when she heard Zhang Ning say this carelessly.
The young master is very knowledgeable.
The woman chuckled, and while speaking, she took it down and handed it to Zhang Ning.
Zhang Ning held it in his hand and felt it was soft and slippery, and the material looked very good.
However, except for the thicker piece in front, the overall picture is transparent, which seems a bit too interesting for a girl like Zhang Xiaomei who is not married...
It is indeed very pleasing. Whether it is the color or the pattern, the few small golden osmanthus petals in the front are gorgeous and restrained, and the fine workmanship is completely incomparable to street stalls.
The woman said: It is made of yarn as the base, and then it is interwoven with silk and cotton silk as the pattern. It is carefully carved and the whole is like a perfect jade. Please take a closer look. The pattern on it is not embroidered, but woven.
Just like Yun Jin, I understand this.Zhang Ning nodded, but was not very dignified.
The woman laughed out loud: This is something worn inside. How can outsiders know whether it is dignified or not?
If Zhang Ning said that he would give his sister a bra, the woman would probably be speechless.
It is probably because Zhang Xiaomei bought the silk thing she saved herself. It is not easy for the little girl to save some private money. She also likes beautiful things, but was lost by Zhang Ning...
If she compensates one in private, she will definitely not tell anyone else.
But this one is a bit inappropriate, although it is really beautiful and people will find the others very crude when they pick it up.
Zhang Ning hesitated and wanted to put it back. Seeing this, the woman advised: Young Master, he has a good vision, why should he give up?
How much?this.Zhang Ning couldn't help asking.
The woman said: It’s not expensive, you can buy such a perfect thing at fifteen taels, and this shop only has this one.
Fifteen taels are not expensive, how many taels of silk is a big piece of fine silk?Such a small piece of stuff is worth several pieces of silk, but it also proves that it is a time-consuming and a good thing to make.
Zhang Ning was willing to spend the money for Zhang Xiaomei, but he just felt that it was not suitable, so he didn't think it had to buy it.He bargained casually: 10 taels.
If you don’t bargain, the things in our shop are paid for as much as you pay for, and you can operate honestly without any deception.Besides, it is the peak season now, so the young master is undecided today, and he might be bought by someone when he comes again in the afternoon.
The woman said.
Zhang Ning said without changing his expression: Twelve taels, I won’t say anything if I don’t.
The woman pondered for a moment, and finally nodded and smiled: It's done!I am happy for the wife to win the young master's wishes, even if it is a discount to you.
Zhang Ning no longer corrected the appropriate problems too much, paid and left, and hid the wrapped things in his arms.
The cost of a few big new pieces of cloth hunched on the horse's back is less than one tael of money. A small gift for a girl is twelve taels. Zhang Ning felt much more enjoyable, even if the family was close and alienated, it was different.
Leading the horse into Liren Street, the familiar alley was filled with the smell of firecrackers and smoke. Red lanterns were hung at the doors of each house to represent a prosperous year, and the couplet gods were also pasted. There were portraits of Li Jing and the atmosphere of the festival could be seen everywhere.
The alley was much quieter, but Zhang Ning squeezed in the crowd for a long time. At this moment, his ears were still buzzing noise.
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