That little fly

Chapter 8

Because his father told a big lie in Lushui County, leaving all kinds of identity fog that made people think about it, so they didn't encounter any troublesome people in the next half month of the trip.However, no matter how big the rumors are, it is estimated that it will be difficult to surpass one state and one capital. As their boat trips are getting farther and farther away from the center of Jiangxia Prefecture, the cheap and good thing of taking advantage of the wind will come to an end.Therefore, the main means of avoiding trouble in the next paragraph is 'disguise' - Shui Qingqian thinks about what he has learned before and after, and it is not difficult to understand why his mother suddenly thought of teaching him to change his appearance.

Shui Qingqian took his father to go fishing at the stern of the boat (by the way, talk about life).At the stern of the building boat, there is a small platform with a lower half grid, on which two small horses are placed, which is just suitable for fishing.

"Son, it's cloudy today."

"What does it have to do with fishing?"

"It's cloudy, um... Yu'er is in a bad mood."

The bird is not in a good mood either!

"Okay," the water owner muttered, as if complaining that the bigger the son, the harder it is to coax him, "There is a very complex polymetallic associated mine twenty miles to the east, so the water here contains high metal minerals, fish Not easy to survive..."

"Are these also inherited from the higher education?" Shui Qingqian was not very interested.

"Almost." There are some truths that can be understood in all ways, but regarding the mineral deposits, it was indeed found out by capable people and strangers in the court.Master Shui could see that his son was troubled, so after responding casually, he began to develop the topic, gradually getting into the center.He raised his hand and rubbed the feathers of the little bird, "We will walk along this waterway until we reach the mouth of the sea, and the egret will see the sea."

The little bird looked back at his father, nodded, and said nothing.

His father: Well, this trouble seems to be quite big.

"I remember that Fei Tian'er's lair seems to be in Qiangang... That guy left a message in the place of inheritance claiming to conquer the ocean. He also gave him a very flirty nickname, what's 'the favorite of the sea'?" Shui Dad continued Said, "Want to go to sea, we can visit him."

"How do we find him?" Shui Qingqian frowned, "If he has to change his face."

The owner of Shui Zhuang put away his joking heart, his little heron was indeed very wrong.

Shui Qingqian felt uncomfortable.On closer inspection, it has something to do with Yi Rong.With a radius of one hundred and eighty miles in Shuiyinzhuang, even if his father is just a small landlord, he can be regarded as a land emperor who can cover the sky with one hand to some extent.So from childhood to adulthood, Shui Qingqian has always lived relatively recklessly.Don't look at the humble and polite appearance of this baby, who is still in the wind, it's all hypocrisy.The heart is full of arrogance.Under the wings of Shui Zhuang and his wife, the whole world revolves around Shui Qingqian.Or don't talk about it, just a flamboyant title like 'Fei Tian'er' is enough to support all the pride of Xiaoniao, not showing off is called reserved, and it has nothing to do with being really arrogant.

The sense of superiority stems from his own uniqueness, and it also stems from the subtle influence of the water owner and his wife.

All kinds of arrogance, all kinds of superiority, after leaving the house, they encountered unprecedented challenges.

Let's talk about Jin Taisui's case, his parents beat him up, and after that, his father frightened the other party with a few words, and even the whole journey was much more peaceful, it has to be said that it was a complete victory.For the first time, Shui Qingqian saw the power of power.It was also through this time that Shui Qingqian realized that their family was nothing. In the face of power, a family of small landlords was really a group of humble ants.You lie, you take advantage of the situation, because you have no power or power.If you can fool once, can you still succeed if you fool twice?In the final analysis, a fart with no power or power is tantamount to being slaughtered.This kind of cognition makes Shui Qingqian's whole world view bad.In Shui Qingqian's young heart, the image of his father has always been glorious and omnipotent, just like a towering mountain.But now he vaguely understands: his father is not omnipotent, nor is he invincible, as small landlords, they have nothing to rely on.So what if you have money?There is a kind of grievance that the situation is stronger than the people, even the son of a rogue county magistrate has the real capital to ride on them and dominate them.

Since they can't rely on fooling people all the way, after crossing the border of Jiangxia Prefecture, if they don't want to meet another Jin Taisui and don't want to be targeted, they have to change their appearance, blacken and uglify themselves... In this way, no one will If you covet it, you won't be bullied. "If you look at it more than once, you will insert your own eyes," my mother said.

But they are flying!

According to the legend, he should be omnipotent, smart and knowledgeable, Fei Tian'er who was confessed to worship and surrounded by all kinds of envy and admiration!

But in the real world, Shui Qingqian felt that there was no domineering tiger body at all.envy envy?It is true that there are all hatred values ​​​​around.

Shui Qingqian muttered to his father about his confusion and his grievances. It was too specific to describe Luzi, but the outside world made him feel aggrieved, very uncomfortable.

Master Shui held his son and kissed his little face, he felt very relieved.This trip can let Luzi understand that the shock of the tiger's body and the side leakage of domineering are all deceitful stories of the third-rate Jianghu, which is very good.Identity is a double-edged sword.It's not that you can live a healthy life if you don't admit that you are Fei Tian'er.If their little bird wants to learn how to protect itself, it should understand that the invincible golden body is a myth, and pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger is the right way of life philosophy.

However, the son is obviously being hit now, and this must be resolved immediately.This matter is connected with Luzi's outlook on life and the world, if his wife knows that there is a problem with his son's confidence... Master Shui's heart shudders.

Explain, how to explain?

The whole thing is actually a little complicated.

"I think, I know what you mean." Master Shui held his son on his lap and slowly guided, "Let's analyze step by step. If we don't want to be bullied at will, we must rely on something, but the old man In other words, it is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. Rather than relying on others to gain power, it is better to gain power yourself. If you want power, you must first have status. Status is not too bad in our family, right? "

Shui Qingqian was led by his father's thinking, he thought for a while and nodded.

Shui Qingqian's grandfather once passed the Jinshi examination, and he didn't have to kneel when he met the county magistrate. He was a squire, heir to farming, studying, and so on. From fame to welfare to actual social status, he was far beyond ordinary people.However, there are still [-]% of powerful and powerful officials and dignitaries on top of their heads.Their current identities are still far from conferring titles on official occasions.

Conferring officials and conferring titles, elevating one's status, how to do such a thing?

"It seems...you can apply for a title if you do good deeds? Building bridges and paving roads?" Shui Qingqian suddenly remembered this saying.

For 90.00% of ordinary people, nobility and titles are out of reach, but if you are the [-]% rich, everything is possible.

This involves the noble system of the empire.

On the Eastern Continent, there are two types of titles.

The first category is people who have reached various kinship relationships with the emperor.Regardless of blood relatives or in-laws, anyway, the closer the relationship, the higher the title, and the farther the lower.Such people are commonly referred to as nobles.

The second category of entrusted people are those who have made contributions to the empire.For example, all kinds of people who follow the dragon, after great things are accomplished, they will be rewarded for their merits, such as famous generals, capable ministers who govern the country... This kind of people are the "Xun" among the nobles.The scope of famous generals and ministers is too small, but the saying of "contributing to the country" is general. Expansion of territory is called contribution, and building bridges and paving roads is also called contribution.It is possible to apply for a knighthood if you have contributed.

The titles are divided into three, six, and nine grades. Except for the real military achievements, the titles of most people are just a glamorous name.Originally, this was also regarded as a reward from the emperor. For example, in order to reward a certain veteran's certain contributions, he gave a certain son of him a title.In this way, these empty titles became more and more widespread, and later expanded to ordinary people, just like the chief steward of the Lihao Bank in Lushui County, who is also called a knight for merit, but his contribution to the country is probably the same as repairing the country. The bridge paving thing.

Theoretically speaking, as long as they are willing to spend money and make connections, small rural landowners can earn a title of title, but from a procedural point of view, the title is awarded by the imperial court, and you have to go through the process before the imperial court. There are too many tricks to manipulate , far from being able to apply for a little rich man with no brains and connections, even if he has really benefited the villagers and built many, many roads.

"It's difficult." The owner of the water village simply explained the complicated relationship to his son. "Don't think that all you have to do is spend money. To build bridges and pave roads, one is called repair, and one hundred is also called repair. Do you build mountains when you meet mountains, build bridges when you meet water, or just flatten the sandy road at the gate of the yamen? What kind of repair will it be? How can it count? Besides, these titles bought with money are empty titles, just to look good." Food is paid as it is, taxes are paid as it is, what kind of fiefdom?Don't even think about it.

Shui Qingqian frowned at the details of Master Shui, "There must be some benefits, right? Otherwise, what is the status and title?"

"Yes," Master Shui gave an example, "Different levels of titles enjoy different benefits, for example, you can walk on the imperial street, you can raise the upper limit of the house standard, and according to the level of the title, you can be at the same level as officials without kneeling... ..."

Shui Qingqian counted with her fingers... Hey, these benefits are really empty, his family is a gentry, and the social status is not low, so many benefits are already there.

Therefore, this path does not work.

Furthermore, it is based on ability to test.

"Examination?" As soon as he said it, Shui Qingqian felt that he lacked confidence.

The county examination, the county examination, the Beijing examination, and after being admitted as a Jinshi, you are eligible to enter the Royal Academy for further study. Only after passing the necessary subjects can you be released to be an official. Start from the seventh or eighth rank, and achieve the position of a master .In history, Mingxiang is the best example.After accepting the inheritance, he went to take the exam the next year, passed it like flying, and was promoted at a speed like flying. The year he was the first assistant, he was 30 years old, thanks to the blessing of Fei Tianer's halo.Shui Qingqian didn't need to break his fingers to know that he was only six years old, so far away.

So, if you want to quickly become a master...

Shui Qingqian sighed, and said quietly, "Our family is not related to the emperor."

The owner of the water village also sighed quietly, "It's impossible to run to recognize my father. The emperor's old man looks like he is over 50, but if we marry..." The owner of the water village looked at his precious son, "Then I really don't want to part with it."

"Dad!" This is the serious moment!No jokes allowed.

The owner of the water raised his little heron and put it on the deck. It was time for them to have lunch.He smiled and scratched his clear and shallow nose, "Stupid! Keep thinking."

Shui Qingqian continued to think.

Still have to take the road of awarding honors - this is the final decision of Shui Qingqian after a long time of thinking.

The scope of "Xun" is very wide. It can be awarded to ministers with meritorious service, small landlords who use money to pave roads, and some capable people... Shui Qingqian suddenly jumped up from the bed, he remembered!A legendary figure in the previous dynasty, a certain nautical explorer who explored countless gold-rich islands for the empire, was knighted.Another example is the Mr. Renshu he heard about recently, who seems to have been appointed as a Marquis.Shui Qingqian ignored this at the beginning because there are very few people who are awarded the title of "Outstanding Contribution".

Take the book sage who just passed away as an example, he was made a duke.One champion can be produced in four years, and the first assistant of the empire can achieve great success in 20 years.As for the book sage, the Dongzhou Empire is full of talents, and there has only been such a one in hundreds of years.As a representative of the ultimate pinnacle in a certain field, surpassing the achievements of countless predecessors over the past few hundred years, it is only natural to be awarded honors.It's just that it's really hard.But there is no doubt that the status and reputation obtained by this method are much more valuable than the titles obtained by building bridges and paving roads.

"Well, that sounds a bit off the mark." After listening to his son's statement, Master Shui nodded affirmatively.

Being affirmed by his father, Shui Qingqian associates more.

Is it an outstanding contribution, is it outstanding? For most people, it is definitely more difficult to achieve this than to be the champion.But if it's Fei Tian'er, maybe it's not that complicated.Although Shui Qingqian has not yet accepted the inheritance, but his father said that inheritance is to allow them to reach a height that no one else can reach in a lifetime...

Shui Qingqian suddenly remembered the legendary Mr. Renshu.He, should, be a flying boy?

God!

It's too late to realize this until now.

Then there was another shock - what are those two military masters doing in the hotel?Wang Dajiang and Zhang Zhun didn't mention too many details about Shui Qingqian, they only said that they were waiting for Mr. Renshu.From Shui Qingqian's point of view, such an ambiguous story: they showed up at the hotel and said they were waiting for someone, but there was no movement for a long time...

They are simply going to arrest people! !

Shui Qingqian was shocked.

A flying boy, foolishly exposed himself, and even attracted two imperial soldiers to follow him thousands of miles away... Recalling the way Wang Dajiang and Zhang Zhun rushed to Jinxiang at the end, they must have chased and intercepted him because of the latest news... ...Maybe it's already here!

Shui Qingqian held her head in confusion.

ah!Uncle, you are miserable!

When Shui Qingqian reported his latest major discovery to Master Shui, he found that his own father's expression was more tangled than his.

Master Shui felt that there would always be inexplicable deviations in his education. His son thought independently, and without any prompts, he actually dug out Mr. Renshu. This really surprised Master Shui, but the surprise was not over yet. In the end, he was drawn to an unreliable conclusion by the crooked building?

Shui Qingqian hangs on his father's collar, seeing his father's face that was about to be happy but turned into a complicated expression of frustration...Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and the previous weak links suddenly cleared up...

Fei Tian'er, inheritance, inexplicable wealth, even more inexplicable expenses of 15 yuan, and their family's [-]-fold garden;

The mysterious Mr. Benedict, the magical formula, and the even more miraculous antipyretic injections he received on his buttocks, plus the scars on his arms;

His father fabricated rumors out of nothing, used all kinds of power to suppress people, all kinds of rumors, those two military masters, and a very coincidental itinerary...

After putting them all together, Shui Qingqian wrinkled her nose, feeling a strong premonition.All kinds of doubtful eyes shot at Master Shui, and then he said slowly, "Father, Mr. Renshu is—"

Master Water: "What do you think?"

really!

Shui Qingqian crawled into the arms of Shui Zhuangzhu excitedly, "It's really you! It's really you?!"

"Mr. Renshu is a third-class marquis." The owner of Shui Zhuang showed off, and after thinking about it, he added, "At first, he was awarded the first class." Because the starting point of the canonization is very high, he was promoted casually later, and now it is Marquis.

"Is that good?"

"You can apply for a free house, a free car, etc. from the imperial court. If you like, as the son of Mr. Renshu, you can also study in the Royal Academy without taking the exam."

Shui Qingqian thought for a while, "Then in the hotel, those two neighbors next door...?"

"They are Jinwu Guards."

Shui Qingqian stares at his father.

In other words, his father is already a 'national treasure' figure.

Shui Qingqian snapped her fingers, her head depressed, not knowing what she was thinking.

Master Shui suppressed some guilty conscience and cleared his throat.His Luzi, is he happy, happy or happy?

snort!

Shui Qing jumped off his father angrily, and ran to his own cabin without looking back.

Looking at Luzi's back, Master Shui's eyes were melancholy. Raising children is really difficult, and you will never understand what that little head is thinking.

He's the biggest, biggest fool in the family!

Shui Qingqian snorted and locked the door, jumped from the ground onto the bed, and rolled back and forth with the pillow in his arms.

In fact, it is not difficult to guess the mind of a child at all.

Shui Qingqian rolled all the way to the foot of the bed, biting the blanket and grinding her teeth, turned her face and smiled broadly.

He really has the most powerful and powerful father in the world!

Glory great, omnipotent!