There are precedents in the history of the Red Chamber

Early the next morning, after Shi Zhongzhu and Wei Zhenniang had rested, they first visited Mr. Mu Nai, the Zuo Buzheng envoy of Guizhou.Mu Nai is 65 years old this year. In this age when 40 years old can call himself an old man, he is a rare longevity.Shi Zhongzhu also respects the old and loves the young, so when he came to visit Shangguan, his posture naturally lowered.

"Zhong Jiabo does not admire glory, is simple and pure, and is my blessing!"

"Your Excellency is my superior, how dare you act presumptuously in front of him. Speaking of which, the old lady's natal family and our historian's family are also relatives. You can call me Yaoyun." Seriously, Mu Nai's wife The younger brother of the natal family married the daughter of a side branch of the Shi family. This relationship has turned eight hundred times, but really, Shi Zhongzhu can't even remember the people in the five clothes. Now he does not hesitate to bring this relationship as far away as the United States. talk about things.

"That's right, that's right," Mu Nai said at this age, he pays the most attention to building a good relationship with people, so that he can leave a shade for his children and grandchildren after he retires.

"Yao Yun, I'm not worried about your ability, but I have to tell you how many barbarians Anshun is. Don't dislike me as an old man who is talkative." Mu Nai expressed his goodwill.

"The old man beats me, it's because you love me that you are willing to teach me, Yaoyun is all ears." Although Shi Zhongzhu also checked some information, but there is no search engine, no encyclopedia, and the information is not complete. A local who knows how to teach will do.

"The military and civilian government of Anshun Prefecture was Sanzhou in the early years of the first emperor, and later it was promoted to Zhili Prefecture, which was under the jurisdiction of the chief minister. It was only promoted to the military and civilian government in the first 40 years of the first emperor." Mu Nai explained that Anshun is a new city. , It took less than 50 years to develop, but Mu Nai didn't say why it developed.

Mu Nai also introduced Anshun's geographical location, population size, local gentry conditions, hydrology and rivers, etc. Shi Zhongzhu had inquired about these things before he came, and it would be good to listen to them again now to deepen his impression.

"Anshun has jurisdiction over Ningguzhai and Xibao. The chiefs are dispatched by the court, but the first lieutenant is indeed the representative of the local mountain people." Mu Nai talked for a long time, and this sentence was the most useful.

Shi Zhongzhu couldn't help thinking of the official system of the Qing Dynasty in the past. In the six departments, there must be a Manchu Shangshu palm seal, and a Han Shangshu to handle affairs. I don't know whether the real power here is the court officials or the mountain people, or they are colluding to deceive the central government.

Shi Zhongzhu chatted happily with Mu Nai in the study, and when it was time to leave, Shi Zhongzhu proposed to visit the old lady, as a junior, he would naturally visit his relatives.

The old lady was of any age, she was her daughter-in-law, so she didn't have to shy away from seeing Shi Zhongzhu, so Mu Nai led him to the inner house.

The inner house is also harmonious, Wei Zhenniang has no other skills, and the means of turning spring wind into rain is not lacking. Shi Zhongzhu was like a hedgehog back then, and he also admired her intelligence. Now his wife's diplomacy is naturally easy for Wei Zhenniang.

Wei Zhenniang thought that the age difference between herself and Mrs. Mu was too great, and she was afraid that they would not be able to get together, so she used her pregnancy as an issue, and only said that she was new here and asked for advice from Mrs. Mu.Then from pregnancy to raising children, I flattered Mrs. Mu for raising her children well, and sincerely sighed: Like you, you have a good husband, good children, full of children and grandchildren, and enjoy the family relationship.

Mrs. Mu laughed so hard that she couldn't close her mouth, she admitted in her heart that what the old man said was right, how could a real nobleman from Beijing embarrass others, an old woman like herself was very reserved at first, but now she also laughed heartily.

Mu Nai led Shi Zhongzhu in, and told about the relationship between the relatives who turned eighteen corners. Shi Zhongzhu said: "You should call me aunt and grandma."

After finishing speaking, she performed another salutation for juniors, Wei Zhenniang held her stomach and said, "I don't know my relatives at all, they should be beaten, I should be beaten, and I will make amends to my aunt and grandma."

"They're all good boys, what do you say, get up quickly." Mrs. Mu helped them up contentedly, gave them a welcome gift, and then raised her voice to order the servant girl to prepare a meal, and decided to keep them eating before leaving.

Shi Zhongzhu and his wife refused, but they had a meal with Guizhou specialties mixed with non-authentic Beijing-style food, and went back in a good mood.

Both parties have the willingness to make friends, and there is no spoiler, so naturally the host and guest enjoy themselves.

After lunch, I went back to the inn, and heard Qubing's report, and Mr. Right Chief Envoy also accepted the post, welcoming them to visit tomorrow.

Shi Zhongzhu signaled that he knew, so he helped Wei Zhenniang into the yard, and sighed: "I really want to see all the superiors in one day, and you can't help tossing your body."

"Etiquette is important, don't ignore it." Wei Zhenniang arrived, not a close relative, and it would be impolite to visit someone else's house after noon, and comforted her: "I am pregnant, and the wives are also very kind and take good care of me, you Don't worry."

Step by step, I went to see Lord Deng Yi, the chief minister of the right. Lord Deng was born as a military general, and he was a straightforward person, and he got along well with Shi Zhongzhu.Even Mrs. Deng, who was called a "stupid woman" by Mrs. Mu, was enthusiastic and did not leave Wei Zhenniang in trouble.

After Shi Zhongzhu and his party visited and left, Mrs. Deng sighed to Mr. Deng Yi, "Sure enough, they come from Beijing. They are very noble. It is rare that they are not arrogant and easy to get along with. I am worried that they will look down on us."

Mrs. Deng explained: "That's because you haven't offended them now, and there is something in the way. Mrs. Wei has the status of a countess, so you have to salute her."

Mr. Deng Yi knew his wife was a little snobbish, but he was not bad-hearted, so he told her not to be presumptuous just because others were polite.

"No way." Madam Deng didn't believe it, "Madam Wei looks gentle and gentle, she's not that kind of person."

"Whether she is or not, just say that, and you should also pay attention, don't offend anyone." Deng Yi said humanely.

"Of course, sir, my colleagues in the officialdom, when did I offend you?" Mrs. Deng said.

You have offended many lower-level officials, I am afraid that you will treat Mrs. Zhong Jiabo as an ordinary lower-level official!Deng Yi sighed.

After visiting the left and right chief envoys, as well as the left and right political envoys, they spent two more days giving gifts and visiting for dinner. On the fifth day, Shi Zhongzhu hosted a banquet for all the officials of the Guizhou chief envoy at the Ruyuan Inn where they stayed.From the chief minister of the second rank, down to the low-ranking deputy of the military bureau, there were more than a hundred people scattered, making the owner of the Ruyuan Inn very happy.

Ruyuan Inn originally gained a foothold in Guiyang City by relying on its close relationship with Mrs. Deng Yi’s natal family. Now that Shi Zhongzhu has invited so many dignitaries to come, Ruyuan Inn’s No. [-] title in Guiyang is even more secure. up!The boss was overjoyed, and ordered the inn not to accept foreign guests for three consecutive days, just to make the banquet a success.

The people who follow Shi Zhongzhu are capable, coordinated and able to do everything.Banquet seating arrangement, dish arrangement, and even the dress of the serving girls are carefully arranged, and emergency plans are also prepared to ensure that the first appearance in Guizhou is foolproof.

When it was the right day, Shi Zhongzhu stood at the door to greet him personally. Those who came to the banquet would bring at most one or two children with them. Shi Zhongzhu was also prepared in case there was a couple who had a deep relationship and was willing to bring a female companion, but in the end none of them appeared. Everyone still tends to be conservative, and they are all willing to come and explore first.

Shi Zhongzhu greeted him personally at the door, and even the low-ranking officials smiled at each other. Officials of the fourth rank and above were on the second floor, and the rest were waiting on the first floor. Those in charge of greeting were all the servants who had been trained by Qu Bing's men, and they guaranteed to treat people well. Stay exactly where you are.After the chief envoys of the left and right came late, Shi Zhongzhu took a glass of wine, stood by the railing on the second floor and said: "This official is new here, relying on everyone's support, I only hope to live up to the grace and the people. Thank you Gentlemen, don’t give up, take the time to come here, Yaoyun will do it first, everyone is free, please!” Shi Yaoyun drank the cup, the downstairs promised to do it, and the upstairs also did it, even though the official position is above Shi Zhongzhu , nor carry it.

Greet everyone to have a good meal and be well. A banquet lasted from evening to night. Thanks to the officials who came, otherwise the curfew would stop people on the road.

When Shi Zhongzhu returned to the courtyard, Wei Zhenniang greeted him and said, "I'm tired, take a hot bath to relieve fatigue."

"Oh, I finally finished worshiping the top of the mountain. Everyone has worked hard today. Tomorrow, we will rest and make arrangements freely, and we will set off early the next morning." Shi Zhongzhu said.Wei Zhenniang naturally agreed, and ordered the internal and external housekeepers to make arrangements.

After staying in Guiyang for six days, Shi Zhongzhu set out for Anshun.

More than one-half of the people in Anshun are ethnic minorities, the population ratio is Han > Buyi > Miao. In addition to these three main ethnic groups, there are also Dong, Hui, Yi, etc. In today's terms, it is multi-ethnic.

Officials in Anshun naturally believe that the basin where they are located is the center and advanced, and all ethnic groups are collectively referred to as Yimin. There were conflicts between them, and those who were sent to Guizhou did not have any strong background in the court, so they naturally muddled along, and the situation in Anshun was not ideal.

When Shi Zhongzhu and his party arrived about ten miles away from the territory of Anshun, the local officials of Anshun had already greeted them at the intersection.There are Tongzhi and Tongju who are directly under the military and civilian government, as well as the chiefs of Ningguzhai and Xibao. It can only be said that Anshun is a special case. How useful it is, the people sent by the Procuratorate to Anshun are simply a display.

Shi Zhongzhu got off his horse, thanked his colleagues and squires for their enthusiasm, asked them to lead the way, and invited them to attend the banquet of his new magistrate three days later.Tongzhi, as the highest-ranking person on the scene, first confessed that they should have prepared a reception banquet for the adults, and then humbly stated that he would be there on time.

After the cutscene, Shi Zhongzhu got on his horse, followed the gentry into the city, and arrived at the magistrate's yamen, thanked them for leading the way, and went to settle down first.

This dynasty did not have too strict requirements on the construction of the government office, so the government office was built in a decent manner. Shi Zhongzhu led people directly into the back office. The back office is a courtyard with three entrances.A servant came to resettle her. Shi Zhongzhu and Wei Zhenniang washed, changed clothes, and ate. After all the tossing, Wei Zhenniang went to bed quickly, and finally arrived at the place where she could sleep peacefully.

Shi Zhongzhu changed his clothes and listened to Qubing's preliminary investigation of Anshun.