Chapter 155 The Pearl of the Song Dynasty! (Here it comes! Second update!)

Zhang Heng was unwilling to say more about his own affairs, so he asked about Han Jiang's current situation.

Han Jiang did some things in Chenzhou. In the summer, there was a sudden heavy rain in Chenzhou, and five or six out of ten people were affected. Han Jiang opened warehouses to help the victims and built embankments across the city. A few months later, the flood came again, and the people relied on

The new dyke was spared.

Naturally, what Han Jiang did was not as brilliant as Zhang Heng's, but he was better because of his diligence. He was diligent in his work in Chenzhoutong's position and never slacked off.

For a man from a family like him, as long as he works hard and makes no mistakes, promotion is a natural thing.

Zhang Heng and Han Jiang talked about the current situation for a while and reminisced about old times. Then Han Jiang explained his purpose of coming. He said in a very sincere manner: "...Brother Ju Zheng, my family has helped me find the position of Quanzhou magistrate. I will be there next year or so."

I took over the position in the past because of the glory of Brother Ju Zheng.

But I still don’t know much about things in Zhizhou. When I came here today, I wanted to invite Brother Ju Zheng to have a drink, and second, I wanted to ask Brother Ju Zheng to give me some advice on how to do things in Quanzhou well..."

Zhang Heng felt relieved when he heard this, but he did not say anything directly. Instead, he evaded: "With Brother Zihua's talent, isn't it easy to govern a mere Quanzhou?"

Han Jiang smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Ju Zheng, don't push me away. We are in the same year in the second year of Qingli. As the saying goes, no matter how close we are, we can't be fellow villagers, and no matter how strong we are, we can't be in the same year. Brother Ju Zheng is so alienated, but he wants to let us go."

I'm so disappointed, please give me some advice from Brother Ju Zheng!"

Han Jiang bowed her head to the end.

Zhang Heng was greatly comforted. It seemed that Han Jiang really came to ask for advice, and it was not a matter of etiquette.

So Zhang Heng told the truth, no longer modest, and said to Han Jiang: "Brother Zihua, I can't talk about giving you advice, but I am indeed familiar with the situation in Quanzhou, so I will give you some suggestions. What should be done specifically, Zihua?"

Brother Hua can implement it at his discretion."

Han Jiang did it again and again.

"Brother Zihua took over Bao Xiren's duties in the past. It was actually very simple. Even though Xiao Guicao followed suit, Bao Xiren's policy was mainly to support Quanzhou's maritime trade, and to restrain county officials from having any influence on commerce.

There are too many constraints, especially the prohibition of food and transportation, and especially the prohibition of blocking roads between counties to ensure unimpeded internal business in Quanzhou. In this way, commercial exchanges between counties will become more and more prosperous, and the supply chain of sea trade can be guaranteed.

.

Because places like Chaozhou, Huizhou, Guangzhou, Leizhou, and Qiongzhou will also rely on Quanzhou's supply chain. As long as Quanzhou itself doesn't cause any trouble, the next few years will be Quanzhou's golden development period.

In the past, Brother Zihua carefully cared for business and actively promoted industries in various counties. In less than two years, Quanzhou will become one of the trade centers in the south, which will benefit the entire Fujian Road.

Road and Jiangzhe Road area, Brother Zihua’s contribution is no less than opening up the territory!”

Zhang Heng's words immediately made Han Jiang excited: "Fortunately, I came to ask Brother Ju Zheng for advice. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do, and I don't know that Quanzhou has reached such a critical time. It's just that

When I went over this time, I sort of picked the fruit of Brother Ju Zheng, but I still feel a little embarrassed when I think about it."

Zhang Heng smiled when he heard this and said: "I just started it, and Bao Xiren's contribution is not small, but the rise of Quanzhou requires the joint efforts of many people.

Brother Zihua worked hard in the past. Maybe ten years from now when people in Quanzhou talk about the development of Quanzhou, they will say that the development of Quanzhou depends on three governors, starting with Zhang Juzheng, flourishing with Bao Xiren, and achieving great success with Han Zihua.

, especially when Han Zihua was in power, Quanzhou truly became the pearl of the Song Dynasty!"

As soon as Zhang Heng's words came out, Han Jiang walked around excitedly. Zhang Heng's words had some hints of ancient legends, and there was a strong sense of history in them. Han Jiang felt that he had become an important figure in the development history of Quanzhou.

character!

The strong sense of history brings a sense of mission. He can't wait to set off for Quanzhou now, staring at the magistrates below. He will chop off the hands of anyone who dares to reach out. He must not let some moths hinder the development of Quanzhou.

!

Han Jiang left happily.

The Spring Festival of the sixth year of the Qing Dynasty has arrived in a hurry.

Before the Spring Festival holiday, Zhang Heng spent his own money to invite Kong Mu, the Eighth Case Officer of the Du Branch, and Ding Shougong, the chief supervisor, to go to Fanlou to celebrate, which was a way of thanking Kong Mu, the Zhu Case Officer, for his support.

When they arrived at Fan Tower, Zhang Heng met Chang Li, whom he had not seen for a long time. Chang Li was very happy to see Zhang Heng, especially the attendants who were happy to congratulate Zhang Heng on his progress in the officialdom.

Chang Li said with emotion: "...it doesn't take long to hear the news that Sanlang has been promoted again. It has only been three years since Sanlang became an official, but he has already become a high-ranking official in the imperial court. In another three years,

, isn’t it about to enter the political hall?”

Zhang Heng burst out laughing when he heard this, and quickly waved his hands and said: "It's not that exaggerated. It's just because of good luck. But Chang Dong's family's Fan Building is getting more and more prosperous. Congratulations to Chang Dong's family for making a fortune!"

After Chang Li heard this, he looked unhappy and sighed: "No matter how much money you make, what's the use? If your descendants don't live up to expectations, the more money you make, the more trouble you will get!"

Zhang Heng was a little surprised when he heard this and said: "Chang Dong family, how do you interpret this? Why are your descendants not living up to expectations?"

Chang Li sighed and said: "You have seen my only son Chang Fang. He does not do his job every day. He used to like to publish various books. This is nothing more. It is just a hobby and he can make some money.

But in the past two years, he has been traveling around, saying he wants to write some travel notes. Now that I am getting older, I can no longer keep up with my energy, so I hope he will come back to take over.

But he has been gone for a year and a half. I don’t know if he will die in the mountains. I am disappointed in him. When he comes back during the Chinese New Year, I will ask him to get married and give me some grandchildren. I

Raise your grandson well, and he will die wherever he likes!"

Oh, I have exhausted the large size and want to raise a small size.

Zhang Heng understood this quite well and comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much about Chang Dong's family. Brother Chang Fang seems to be a reliable person. He probably wanted to thank you while you were still able to do it in the past few years."

What you are interested in, after a few years, he will probably return to his family, and then you can relieve yourself of the burden.

Moreover, writing travel notes is also a good choice. Maybe brother Chang Fang will be able to leave his name in history through this travel notes in the future. Thousands of years later, those of us who watch Fang Qiu being criticized in official circles and shopping malls will

His bones have long since turned into ashes, but Brother Chang Fang is able to pass down his travel notes for thousands of years, don’t you think so?”

Chang Li was stunned when he heard this, and then said with a wry smile: "Sanlang is indeed a scholar, and his vision is far-reaching. Forget it, you are right, maybe this can bring endless happiness to him in his life, I don't care, as long as

He will give me a grandson, and he can play with him as he pleases from now on."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Mrs. Chang comes in and has little contact. Is she already married?"

Hearing Zhang Heng ask about his daughter, Chang Li smiled: "It's a pity that my daughter is not a son. If Chang Da was a son, I wouldn't have to worry so much.

My daughter is an average person when it comes to business. Now she is helping me share Fan Lou’s logistics work. She is doing a lot of material purchasing, personnel management, and accounting work, but it has reduced a lot for me.

burden.

If it weren’t for her to carry it, I wouldn’t be able to control it with all my energy.”

After Zhang Heng heard this, he felt a little strange in his heart, thinking that all the girls he knew were so capable.

His wife Zeng Youwei, at a young age, is now helping him manage the huge Lin'an Trading Company, so he does not need to interfere too much.

Lu Yining is even more powerful. She is responsible for all the expansion of Lin'an Trading Company. Over the past few years, four production centers have been formed in Bianjing-Jianghuai-Hangzhou-Quanzhou. Lin'an Trading Company's products, especially Feiyan cleaning supplies, have

Best-selling throughout the Song Dynasty, it is also the flagship product exported overseas by Song Dynasty merchants!

This Chang Da is not simple either. Although Fan House is just a restaurant, the daily turnover of such a large Fan House is an astronomical figure. To manage the procurement and finance of such a restaurant, as well as talent management, this is already a huge task.

The general manager is also a very outstanding woman for what she has done.

Thinking of this, Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Since the son is unreliable, it is better to raise the daughter. Women may not be inferior to men."

Zhang Heng just said it casually, but Chang Li's face froze, as if he remembered something, but Zhang Heng didn't want to interfere with other people's family affairs, so he ended the pleasantries.

After fooling around with the department's annual banquet, he was granted the title of "Xiu Mu".

But once you enter the officialdom, it is impossible to have a good New Year.

Since Xiu Mu, Zhang Heng has been busy again, preparing the annual gifts for several teachers, including his teachers Jia Changchao, Wu Yu, and Zeng Gongliang, his teacher and father-in-law.

This year is not only that, Zhang Heng also has to send some gifts to Fan Zhongyan's family members who stayed in Bianjing. Oh, there are also new year gifts prepared for the families of Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi, Han Qi and others. He is not afraid of what others say.

, anyway, even if he didn't do these things, others would still regard him as a remnant of the Qingli crony. Even with Zeng Gongliang and others protecting him, no one would dare to touch him.

Zhang Heng spent several days giving gifts. When the work was almost done, New Year's Eve came.

As soon as New Year's Eve came, people flocking to pay him New Year's greetings.

His subordinates in Kaifeng Mansion and his subordinates and colleagues from the Sansidu Branch arrived one after another. Although they usually didn't deal with each other, they could still maintain a semblance of harmony in his home.

The rest are the major shopkeepers of Lin'an Trading Company. Although the major partners are not qualified to meet him, it is still necessary to give gifts.

As for Quanzhou Maritime Merchant, they were more direct. They sent Zhang Heng a shipload of new year goods, including some overseas rare treasures. Zhang Heng felt that it was not suitable, but Quanzhou Maritime Merchant sent the things and left. Zhang Heng

Heng had no choice but to ask Lin'an Trading Company to take over.

This year is all about dealing with these things, and the human feelings are tiring, but the flavor of the year is made up of these busy activities. Without these things, the flavor of the year would be gone.

Fortunately, Zeng Youwei can really take charge of her own business. The gifts given by Zhang Heng were all prepared by Zeng Youwei, and the gifts taken back were also handled by Zeng Youwei. Zhang Heng mainly paid visits and receptions, and Zeng Youwei handled all other matters.

Zeng Youwei also handles the affairs of the Zhang family more. Zhang Jin and Zhang Shu will take the rites examination next year, and they dare not slack off during the Chinese New Year. Zou Qingzhao is pregnant with her second child, and there is no way to deal with too many things. , so Zeng Youwei took on all the matters.

Things were so complicated that Zhang Heng was afraid that Zeng Youwei wouldn't be able to handle them, but Zeng Youwei took it easy, arranged everything in an orderly manner, and had a lot of time to take care of Zhang Heng's daily life.

Zhang Heng said with emotion: "With your good wife Youwei here, this home is home."

Unfortunate people each have their own misfortunes, but happy people are mostly similar, that is, they have a warm family, a decent job, and a few friends with whom they can talk. In fact, people are very easy to be satisfied, but things in the world It's often unsatisfactory.
Chapter completed!