The cold wind completely stopped on November 12, the sun that had recovered its spirit shone on its head, the snow quickly melted away, and Kaifeng City, which had been frozen a little stiff, came back to life.

This time Xu Ping only received a compliment in the end, of course, this is a superficial benefit. Shili not only proved that he had the ability to stand in the court, but also showed the courtiers his status in the emperor's heart, and no one would come to find unnecessary trouble.

There is also an unexpected benefit, after Xu Ping bought the old house in the old courtyard from Li Yonghe's family, it has not been smooth to talk to the neighbors about buying a house. After the charcoal price turmoil, the neighbors suddenly reasoned with each other, and it only took a few days to completely negotiate the house price and quickly vacate the house.

In this era, there is no television and no newspapers, but the power of public opinion cannot be underestimated. With the shaking of the court, the suggestion of distributing charcoal according to households from Xu Ping also came out, and the broken temperament of the people in the capital did not change, and it soon spread all over the city.

Xu Ping was originally from Kaifeng Mansion, and the people of the capital were born with a sense of closeness, and with this kind of good deeds, the people regarded him as their own even more. Buying a house and land, Xu Ping has never been short of other people's money, nor has he relied on power to be domineering, and there is public opinion to help, but no one embarrass him.

The dark clouds that have shrouded the capital for many days have finally dispersed, and the red sun in the sky has sprinkled warm sunlight and shone warmly on the body. Xu Ping rode out of Wanshengmen on horseback and walked towards Li Yonghe's house without hurrying.

This is a good place, not far from the main road, and a certain distance from the lively places of Jinmingchi and Qionglin Garden, which is most suitable for Xu Ping's unassuming style. Moreover, the Xu family is discussing to buy back the restaurant that was bought by Ma Jiliang's family back then, which happens to be not far away, and it is convenient to take care of it in two times.

After the fall of the Queen Mother, Ma Jiliang and Wang Mengzheng quickly fell, their official positions were degraded again and again, and now they are both in Xiaozhou as prison officials. Wang Mengzheng's family and Liu Congde's widow are here, barely supporting the façade, while Ma Jiliang's family is completely defeated. The situation between the Ma family and the Xu family back then is just reversed, and the Ma family does not dare to sell the restaurant to others, so they can only wait for the Xu family to take over.

The Ma family did not push the Xu family to a desperate position back then, and now Xu Ping will not exterminate the Ma Jiliang family, it is nothing more than a fair deal, and the Ma family does not dare to ask for a high price.

In addition to the really narrow-minded people, most of the people in the official face are also like this at this time, as long as the goal is achieved, why drive the pigs into the poor alley? In this era, the class changes drastically, and it may turn over in one or two generations, so why bother to provoke a grudge that will not be separated from the next generation?

In fact, Wang Mengzheng, who is similar to Ma Jiliang's identity, although he has been corrupt and perverted the law repeatedly, and was later never hired because of his father's fornication with his father's concubine, but his sons are literary masters and have a very close relationship with Su Shi. The Wang's library in his hometown is even more prosperous, with a large collection of books and a large scale that amazes future generations.

Although this is gossip, it is the atmosphere of the time, no matter the grievances, it is not as good as the descendants, and it will not be killed.

When he arrived at the door, Xu Chang, who had already been guarding the door here, came up and caught Xu Ping's horse.

Now the construction is being carried out here, according to Xu Ping's wishes, and in less than a month, a brand new Yongning Marquis Mansion will be completed.

Xu Ping's family has already discussed, after the completion of this place, Xu Zheng and his wife and Lin Suniang moved over, Xu Ping himself lived in the small courtyard in the city on the days of the last dynasty, and also lived in the days when he was not in the court, which was convenient for the two.

followed Xu Ping into the courtyard, and from time to time he avoided the people who were busy with construction everywhere, Xu Chang said: "Zhongmu there, the official said that he wanted to build a garden, and this is only half of the construction, and it is built here, isn't it a pity to throw it there?" ”

Xu Ping smiled: "What is a pity? Build here, build there, live here, and do other things there. When you are free in the court, it is good to live there, and people are suffocated in Kaifeng City every day. ”

In this era, it is very troublesome to take sick leave, which is more troublesome than Xu Ping's previous life, but once you ask for it, it will be 100 days, and if your condition does not improve, you can continue for another 100 days. Xu Ping pondered how he could find a way to invite him once a year, otherwise he would feel panicked. At that time, you can go back to Zhongmu and relax.

Personal leave can be waived, the system is not standardized, and if you accidentally get pigtailed, you will be treated as embezzlement, and you will be wronged.

Walking inside, a group of coolies were digging pools, and when they saw Xu Ping coming in, they hurriedly saluted.

Xu Ping said: "The ground is hard in winter, you work hard, and you will rest when you are tired." ”

An older coolie said in a loud voice: "If it weren't for the county marquis, we poor people wouldn't have survived the cold weather of the past few days, and it's nothing to be tired now!" The county marquis is at ease, with us here, we will not miss the construction period! ”

A group of coolies said yes one after another, promising to let Xu Ping's family live in before the winter solstice.

The winter solstice is a big festival, a seven-day holiday, five of which are not required to go to the yamen office, Xu Pingzheng wants to take that holiday to move his home. By the way, I invite my colleagues and friends to come and visit my new home.

Looking at the construction sites in full swing everywhere and the kind and kind coolies to him, Xu Ping suddenly felt that his future life was full of hope. After coming to this world and struggling for nearly ten years, I am finally going to live a life of high-rise buildings.

Don't underestimate these coolies, Yang Jingzong also did the same work as them back then, who dares to guarantee that there will not be an uncle or something in a few decades?

Bidding farewell to the coolies who worked, Xu Chang accompanied Xu Ping to the cleaned up courtyard to rest.

This is the small courtyard where Li Yonghe and his family used to live, Xu Ping ordered to keep it as it was, even if it was a place for Li Zhang, he could come and live for a period of time at any time.

Sitting down in the hall, Xu Chang turned on the charcoal fire, and the little guy served tea.

Xu Ping took a sip of tea and said, "Don't wait slow down the coolies outside, eat and drink, and pay your wages immediately." They work in our house, and if they do a bad job, we will suffer from it. ”

Xu Chang said: "Don't worry, Da Lang, I will give them a meal of meat here, and I will never be able to treat them badly." ”

Xu Ping said again: "Your eldest man is six years old this year, right?" ”

Speaking of the child, Xu Chang smiled: "I just turned six years old, and I am very naughty, and Ying'er can't stand it alone." ”

"It's six years old, it's time to go to school. Xu Chang, your family should move here, please be a good gentleman, don't delay the child. Although Zhongmu is good, it is always a little inconvenient. ”

Xu Chang said: "Actually, Mr. was also invited in Zhongmu Village, and many children followed suit. ”

Xu Ping was noncommittal, and said to Xu Chang: "It's better to come to the city, how can you just read and write?" In the countryside, there is always no good gentleman to invite. ”

Xu Ping himself has taken the imperial examination and knows that without the guidance of a reliable teacher, it is not easy to read the classics badly. His family is not prosperous, and he is still counting on Xu Chang's family to help him gain momentum.

(Recently, Carvin, everyone take care of it, and it will be recovered in a day or two.) (To be continued.) )