The cold wind stopped completely on November 12th. The sun that had recovered from its spirits shone on its head, and the snow quickly melted away. Kaifeng City, which was a little stiff due to the cold, came alive again. ↗

Xu Ping ended up receiving a compliment during this storm. Of course, this is an advantage on the surface. Real profit not only proves that he has the ability to stand in the court, but also shows his position in the emperor's heart to the court officials, and no one will cause unnecessary trouble.

There is also an unexpected benefit. After Xu Ping bought the old house in Duan Laoyuan from Li Yong and his family, he talked with his neighbors about buying a house and was not going well. After the charcoal price storm, the neighbors suddenly understood and took only a few days to completely negotiate the house price and quickly vacate the house.

There was no television or newspaper in this era, but the power of public opinion should not be underestimated. As the court shook, the suggestions from Xu Ping were also spread by Xu Ping's charcoal according to households. The people in the capital remained unchanged and soon became known to everyone in the city.

Xu Ping was originally from Kaifeng Prefecture, and the people in the capital were born with a sense of closeness. With this kind of good deeds, the people regarded him even more as their own. When buying houses and land, Xu Ping never lost other people's money, nor did he rely on his power to be arrogant. With the help of public opinion, no one made things difficult for him.

The dark clouds that had covered the capital for many days finally dissipated. The red sun in the sky shone warmly on its body. Xu Ping rode out of Wanshengmen and walked towards Li Yong and his home in the past without any haste.

This is a good place, not far from the main road, and is also a certain distance from the lively places in Jinmingchi and Qionglin Garden. It is most suitable for Xu Ping's unpretentious style. Furthermore, the Xu family is discussing buying back the restaurant that Ma Jiliang's family forced to buy back, which happened to be not far away, and it is convenient to take care of it in two seconds.

When the empress dowager fell, Ma Jiliang and Wang Mengzheng's families were soon defeated, and their official positions were demoted again and again. Now they are both in Xiaozhou as officials. Wang Mengzheng's family and Liu Congde's widow were barely supporting the store, while Ma Jiliang's family was completely defeated. The situation between the Ma family and the Xu family was just reversed, and the Ma family did not dare to sell the restaurant to others, so they could only wait for the Xu family to take over.

The Ma family did not force the Xu family to a desperate situation back then, and now Xu Ping will not kill Ma Jiliang's family. It is nothing more than a fair transaction, and the Ma family dare not make the price higher.

In addition to people who are really narrow-minded, most of the people on the official side are the same at this time. As long as the purpose is achieved, why drive the pig into the poor alley? In this era, the class changes drastically and it will take a generation or two to turn over. Why bother yourself with an unchanging hatred for generations?

In fact, Wang Mengzheng, who is similar to Ma Jiliang, has been corrupt and perverted his power and has not changed his mind. Later, he was accused of having a son with his father's concubine and never hired him. However, his sons are famous literary masters and have a strong relationship with Su Shi. The Wang family in his hometown was even more prosperous, with a large collection of books and amazement of future generations.

Although this is gossip, it was the atmosphere at that time. No matter how grudges or grudges are, they will not be killed or killed.

When he arrived at the door, Xu Chang, who was guarding the door here, came up to catch Xu Ping's horse.

Now a large-scale construction is underway here, and construction is carried out according to Xu Ping's wishes. In less than a month, a brand new Yongning Marquis Mansion will be completed.

Xu Ping's family has already agreed. After the construction of this place, Xu Zheng and his wife and Lin Su Niang moved here. Xu Ping himself lived in the small courtyard in the city when he went to court, and lived there when he didn't go to court, which was convenient.

Following Xu Ping into the yard, avoiding people busy with construction everywhere from time to time. Xu Chang said: "The officials in Zhongmu said they wanted to build a garden. It's only half of it. Isn't it a pity to throw it away there?"

Xu Ping smiled and said, "What a pity? It's built here, it's built there, it's a residence, it's another business. When will you have free time in the countryside, it's better to live there, and you'll be suffocating in Kaifeng City every day."

Taking sick leave in this era is very troublesome, more troublesome than Xu Ping's previous life, but once you get it, it will take a hundred days, and the condition will not improve. Xu Ping thought about how he would have to take it one time a year, otherwise he would feel like he was losing money. At that time, he could go back to Zhongmu and relax.

If you leave someone, you will be exempted from it. If the system is not standardized, you will be treated as corruption and will be wronged.

When they walked inside, a group of coolies were digging the pool. 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 take a break when you are tired."

An older coolie whispered: "If it weren't for the county marquis, it's unknown whether we poor people could survive the cold weather a few days ago. What's the matter now? The county marquis is at ease. With us here, we will definitely not miss the construction period!"

A group of coolies said yes, and promised to let Xu Ping's family live in before the winter solstice.

The Winter Solstice is a big festival, with seven days off, and five of them don’t need to work in the yamen. Xu Ping was just thinking of taking that holiday to move his home. By the way, he invited ordinary colleagues and friends to visit his new home.

Looking at the busy construction sites and the coolie who was kind to him, Xu Ping felt that his future life was full of hope. After nearly ten years of struggle in this world, he finally had to live a life of luxury and wealth in the tall house.

Don’t underestimate these coolies. Yang Jingzong also did the same job as them back then. Who can guarantee that there will be no national uncle in this place in decades?

After saying goodbye to the coolie who worked, Xu Chang accompanied Xu Ping to the cleaned yard to rest.

This is the courtyard where Li Yong and his family lived. Xu Ping ordered to keep it the same, even if the residence left for Li Zhang, they could come and stay for a while at any time.

Sitting down in the hall, Xu Chang lifted the charcoal fire and the servant came to tea.

Xu Ping took a sip of tea ceremony: "Don't be slow in the coolies outside, they eat and drink well, and pay instantly. They work in our house, and if they do a poor job, they will suffer the consequences."

Xu Chang said: "Don't worry, Dalang, the meal I give them here is meaty and I will never treat them badly."

Xu Ping said again: "Your Dalang is six years old this year?"

Speaking of the child Xu Chang, he laughed: "I just turned six years old and I was very naughty, and Ying'er couldn't bear to see it alone."

"It's six years old, it's time to go to school. Xu Chang, your family should move here and invite a good gentleman to not delay the child. Although Zhongmu is good, it's always inconvenient."

Xu Chang said: "Actually, Zhongmuzhuang also hired a gentleman, and many children followed him to study."

Xu Ping refused to comment and said to Xu Chang: "If you come to the city, how can you just read and read? There is always no good teacher to invite in the countryside."

Xu Ping passed the imperial examination and knew that without a reliable teacher's guidance, it was very difficult to pass the Jinshi even if he had a bad classic. His family was not prosperous, and he was also counting on the families of Xu Chang and others to help him to boost his momentum.
Chapter completed!