Kuai Chuan Teaches You To Be a Man

After doing the math, Yu Xia was indeed at the right age to talk about kissing, she was fifteen. When the girl's family is fourteen or fifteen years old, it is suitable for people. After all, the marriage is determined by the ceremony. After the ceremony, the zodiac and auspicious days will be measured to get married.

At this time, the prefect's wife said that the matchmaking was reasonable, Yu Zixiao pondered for a moment, and asked, "Whose name is that person and where does he live? What does he do for a living?"

Seeing the sullen expression on his brother's face, the elder sister wanted to tease him, and Mrs. Yu's aunt rolled her eyes and replied, "It is said that he is from Kangping County, the only son of a rural landlord. The most wealthy family. I just heard that he is a little thin in stature, and he has not done any serious learning, but only knows a few words."

Mrs. Yu Jiagu's wife waited for her brother to change his face, but did not come.

Yu Zixiao picked up the tea bowl, blew lightly, took a sip, put it down and asked, "What else?"

"...How do you know I haven't finished?"

"Eldest sister knows very well as a brother. If it's just like this, I'm afraid you will refuse on the spot, and you won't come to tell me. Besides, Mrs. prefect has no reason to protect this match. No matter how you think, there is always a way behind."

Having been seen through, the joke stopped. Mrs. Yu Xiagu put aside her teasing heart and said seriously, "Have you heard of Chen Xiangqiao Potato?"

Yu Zixiao nodded.

Heard, not only heard, this Joe brother is not unknown in Linzhou.

"The country landlord in your mouth refers to him?"

"It's him, the prefect said that the lord saw him like old friends, and wished that he would become a good friend on the spot. It was the lord who saw that he had reached the age of marrying a wife and asked the little brother if he wanted to kiss him. He heard that he didn't, but he already had his heart. That's what happened today."

Yu Zixiao frowned: "He has seen my son? How can I see him?"

"At your brother-in-law Cao Han's house. The prefect said that Qiao Tudou is the nephew of the Kangping county magistrate. He once followed the Kangping county magistrate to Cao's mansion. It was the first autumn that he had the chance to meet his niece and was shocked."

Yu Zixiao's frowning brows loosened, and he nodded and said he understood. Mrs. Yu's aunt asked: "I just know? What do you think of this, brother? Will it or not?"

"I can't talk about whether I want to or not. I have only heard of this person's achievements, I have never seen the deity, and I don't know anything about his appearance. I don't dare to make a hasty evaluation. Let's look at it again. Marriage is a matter of life. Too hasty."

With Cao Yaozu as a precedent, Yu Zixiao treated his daughter's marriage much more cautiously than before.

Originally, the son-in-law Yu Zixiao, who was born in the countryside and did not know a few characters, was not considered. Thinking that the prefect thinks it's good, let the lady come forward to find the eldest sister, and ask the eldest sister to come forward and talk. Based on Zhou Zhifu's background and vision, he thinks that little brother Qiao is good, this person should have something special, so he doesn't need to refuse directly.

Yu Zixiao Xin said that if he had a chance to see him, he would also ask his daughter what he meant.

As for Mrs. Yu's aunt, she left after explaining the matter. She didn't leave the meal, but went to reply to the prefect's wife, saying that Zixiao did not agree but did not refuse, and said to have a look.

At this time, Qiao Yue was in contact with officials sent by the imperial court, while Yu Zixiao took the time to explore her daughter to see if she had any impression of little brother Qiao.

Yu Xia was quite surprised when she heard Qiao Yue's name at first. The point of her surprise was that the Yu family and the Qiao family couldn't get on with each other. How could her father mention him deliberately?

Yu Zixiao interpreted her expression as doubtful, and added: "My father heard that you met with him, at Cao's house."

Afraid that his daughter might not match the number, he imitated his eldest sister and said, "He is a little thin, can your daughter recall it?"

Remember, of course.

Every time he thought of A Yue in Cao Mansion looking at him with a silly face that day, Yu Xia couldn't help but laugh.

Now, she smiled again.

Seeing that not only the corners of her lips were raised, but her eyes were also smiling, Yu Zixiao felt in a trance that she might have done the right thing if she didn't reject the eldest sister directly. He asked what his daughter was laughing at? Then asked her how she thought little brother Qiao?

Wanting to say cute, but inappropriate, Yu Xia changed his mind and said, "It's interesting, he's a little interesting."

There are many things that should be told to the daughter by the mother, but the wife is too early, Yu Zixiao was too embarrassed to ask too much, but seeing Yu Xia like this, he said more: "Your aunt came over today and talked about you with your father. What do you think of my son?"

Yu Xia lowered her head slightly, and from Yu Zixiao's point of view, she could see her reddened ears and her timid and shy expression, she said, "It's all up to my father."

Yu Zixiao let out a long sigh, he understood.

Seeing his daughter was not unintentional, Yu Zixiao was a little more attentive to Qiao Yue. He quietly inquired about Chen Xiang's movements, and wanted to know what kind of character this little brother Qiao was. He also pondered that now the Qiao family is a rural farmer, and it is not unusual for him to be obsessed with his daughter in terms of family members, the Yu family and the Qiao family. After all, we have to wait a bit, and when little brother Qiao leads the court reward and rise to the sky, if he still has no other intentions, then he can be called a good match.

Qiao Yue still didn't know that his future father-in-law was inspecting him. He watched as the landlord and the farmer who had once watched him grow potatoes to wash the brains of the imperial envoy Gu Ming who had come to Chenxiang all the way. The adults flickered into the drainage canal, and brought winter wheat with the agricultural commissioner who came from the capital.

Did you say potato?

The methods and methods are there, select the seeds well, estimate the time to soak the seeds and germinate them, and then move them into the ground. Now that potato production has been successfully increased, it is necessary to extend its claws to the next crop, and comprehensively increasing production can truly help farmers get rid of poverty and become rich.

According to Qiao Yue's plan, the ideal is to work on winter wheat first, then a crop of potatoes later in the year, and plant the sticks in March and April.

In the autumn of the coming year, the imperial envoy will be able to return to Beijing to do business, and his reward should follow.

As for the rice, don't care about it now, wait for the court reward, and use the court's hands to find several parents to match, and see if they can cultivate high-quality offspring.

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In a word, Qiao Yue has fooled the agricultural commissioner with his rich agricultural knowledge reserve. After he has fooled them, it is much easier to call people. His winter wheat has been planted very smoothly this season. The method of soaking and germinating potatoes is also amazed.

At first, the commissioners were somewhat skeptical, but the farmers who had experience in the wheat heading and blooming saw the difference.

It was a bit dry this year, and there was not much precipitation after the beginning of spring. Qiao Yue ordered people to replenish the wheat fields with a lot of water to improve the fullness of the wheat grains and increase the weight of the wheat. He also paid great attention to preventing diseases and insects, and he also dispensed diluted and sprayed potions. The wheat ears were well established, and the agricultural commissioner was very hot half a month before the harvest. The imperial commissioner had been recording Qiao Yue's words and deeds and sent them back to Beijing. At this time, he could already assert that the increase in crop production in Chenxiang did not depend on one mouth. blown out. Qiao Fu said that God had mercy on the poor peasants and bestowed blessings and this dynasty, and asked his son to teach his son the method of farming in a dream. Maybe it was not a lie.

The way he farms is different from others. If you ask him, he can also say something superficial. For example, when the wheat is blooming and heading, it is necessary to water more.

Many of the truths are superficial, but no one has ever scrutinized them before.

Now that he brings it up, think about it.

The imperial officials sent memorials back to Beijing every ten days. The emperor of this dynasty was not a genius but a wise monarch. At least he cared about the people and often cared about fortifications and agriculture. After reading these memorials, the emperor always felt enlightened. He often pondered while watching.

The **** in front of the imperial **** would also play tricks and slap the horse, and then go along and say that Lord Tian sees that the emperor cares about the people for the country and the people, and this is the blessing of the heavens, and this is the work of the monarch.

The emperor felt that it was very useful. He waited for the total yield of winter wheat, cobs and potatoes in the three fields, and he couldn't wait to give the Qiao family a reward.

The official position of Qiao Yue is difficult to determine, and the title is easy to give. It is the merit of Jiangshan and Jiji to greatly increase the production of grains. If it is promoted, it can benefit all people and be worthy of a marquis. The emperor has even prepared a title, which is quite simple and rude, called Chen Xianghou.

The emperor waited anxiously, and the agricultural commissioner living in Chen Township was also busy these days. Potatoes in May and wheat in May, harvesting these two would save half of their lives. Take it back and sum it up, good guy, how is this potato more solid than the previous year? When I dug it up, it looked a lot better, and I weighed my mother! Who is this to scare?

It was successful, not only the potatoes were successful, but the heavy ears of wheat also made farmers in Chenxiang smile. Even if the harvest was still early, the imperial commissioner couldn't wait to announce the good news to the emperor.

The memorial was sent out at the end of May, and soon after arriving in Beijing in June, the reward from the imperial court came down. Qiao Yue, who is nicknamed "Joe Potato" by everyone, is now Chen Xianghou.

As soon as the imperial decree of Fenghou came, Qiao Yue recalled the promise made to him by the prefect of Zhou that day. The prefect came to give gifts, and he urged him to go to Yu's house to talk about matchmaking.

After Zhou Zhifu went back, he wiped his face fiercely, and told his wife that he didn't expect that Qiao Xiaohou was still an infatuation!

In the past, he was a farmer, and the family was the daughter of Mr. Fu Xue. He admired them for a reason. Now his identity has been reversed. He is a superior prince, and that girl Yu is just the daughter of his husband. He still cherishes his life so much that he might be dissatisfied with Yu Zixiao. His heart can be learned from the sun and moon.

On the second day, the prefect's wife went to the house of Mrs. Yu's aunt.

Hearing that the court praised Qiao Yuegong for making him a marquis in Jiangshan Sheji, Mrs. Yu's aunt felt that this marriage might not need to be mentioned any more. But after hearing Mrs. Zhifu's words, Mrs. Yu Jiagu, even though she had never seen Qiao Yue, didn't know whether he was round or flat, or was very moved.

In the past, he was the son of a landlord. Not only did he come from the countryside, but he was also slightly weaker than ordinary people. He felt that he was from a humble background and did not dare to go directly to the door to propose marriage. He was determined to make a name for himself and marry his sweetheart.

Doing the math, it has been nearly two years since the first meeting of the Cao mansion, and he has not changed his mind. Not only did he not use his power to force the Yu family to marry after he was named a marquis, but he also thought of asking the prefect's wife to help him agree.

Even if he was born in the countryside, with little talent and knowledge, he would be a good match with such a good character.

Mrs. Yu's aunt went to her brother's house again, and brought up her niece's marriage again, saying that Chen Xianghou was infatuated with Yu Xia, just waiting for her to nod her head, and immediately prepared to come to propose marriage.

Yu Zixiao had spoken to her daughter several times, and knowing that she was willing, she gave her the eight characters of her birthday and invited someone to meet her. After the eight characters were closed, the Qiao family prepared a generous gift and asked the matchmaker to set off from Kangping to Linzhou to propose a marriage. Yu Zixiao promised to marry, and the marriage was settled.

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Three months earlier, Cao Yaozu, who failed the exam, had returned to Kang Ping's house. He came back to talk to Mr. Cao, to continue studying hard, to wait three years before taking the exam, or to seek an official position. In this dynasty, you can become an official. If you have a way, you can start from the county magistrate. As long as you make actual achievements, you will not be slow.

Cao Yaozu participated in a general examination once, and saw how difficult it is to be nominated on the list. He was awarded at a young age. He is a young talent, but he is not sure how long he will be able to become a jinshi.

If you have good luck, you may be successful in another three or six years of reading.

The examination papers were originally determined by the examiner's preferences, and many aspects can affect the score, which is difficult to say.

Cao Yaozu personally prefers to be an official, even if he starts as a small official in Sesame, he has more hope than taking the imperial examinations. He also mentioned that he met two Xiongtai when he was taking the exam in the capital. One of them was the nephew of the prefect of Cenzhou, whose surname was You.

Cao Yaozu meant that he wanted to go to Cenzhou to find a vacancy on the way of this brother You. Mr. Fang was very reluctant, but after careful consideration, Mr. Cao agreed. It is necessary to gamble on luck in the imperial examination. It is better to save the effort and go to the local area to show off your talents. With the ability of Yaozu, you will be promoted in a few years.

Think about it, even if you get a jinshi, you start as a small official in sesame seeds. If you can walk the road, why not?

Originally, Cao Yaozu wanted to marry Yu Xia, but he also thought that if he failed the test, he would ask his father-in-law to repair books for his students.

Now that he has met the nephew of the prefect of Cenzhou, his goal has been achieved.

Cao Yaozu is very scheming, and what he decides to do can often be achieved. He plans to make friends with whom, but the other party rarely escapes from his trap. The young man surnamed You was caught in the trap, and now he just calls him brothers and sisters, and he may be able to get married in the future.

For others, marrying a wife is a big thing, and must be carefully and cautiously. For Cao Yaozu, as long as it is helpful to his future, marrying anyone is the same, it doesn't matter whether he is tall, short, fat or thin.

This is not!

As soon as Cao Yaozu arrived in Cenzhou, he released his charisma. When he visited the prefect of Cenzhou, he made the prefect look different, and by the way, he teased his daughter.

However, after a few months, the prefect of Cenzhou proposed that he wanted to marry his daughter to him. As long as he was willing, he could not only help him find jobs, but also keep him promoted. Of course, Cao Yaozu would not be in a hurry to respond. He first praised Miss You, and the painting style changed and said that he could not be the master of marriage, and he had to write a letter to tell his parents.

This move made it beautiful by retreating, not only did not make the prefect of Cenzhou dissatisfied, but instead gave him a high look.

Fang Shi was overjoyed when she learned that her son was going to be the son-in-law of the prefect of Cenzhou, and sent another letter to Linzhou. The grown-up has become a son-in-law.

Saying thank you is actually showing off your own so that the other party can be embarrassed.

After she sent the letter out, she was very happy for a few days. She said that she felt bad. I didn't expect that ten days later, the Cao Mansion received a reply from Linzhou——

The unbearable Yu Zixiao also shared the good news on his side with the Cao family, telling his brother-in-law Cao Hanzhi and Mrs Fang that there was no need to be so polite, saying that after Yu Xia rejected Cao Yaozu, he could find a better one, and the wife of Zhou Zhifu served as a matchmaker. She and Chen Xianghou have a good relationship with each other, and the Qiao family will come to propose marriage. He still sighed at the end of his reply, saying that because of fate, you Yaozu will be the son-in-law of the prefect of Cenzhou from now on, and my daughter is Mrs. Chen Xianghou.

When Mr. Fang saw the reply, the proposing team had already arrived in front of Yu's house. But one day, the entire Linzhou Mansion heard about it. He heard that Chen Xianghou was hired to marry Miss Yu, and Yu Zixiao agreed. This marriage was still a match made by the prefect's wife.

Many people envied Yu Xia, saying that she used to be the daughter of an academic officer, and she was rumored to have the fate of her mother, but now she has flown to the branch and became Mrs. Chaopin Hou!

More people said, what about Lord Qiao Hou? He used to be a country farmer.

It is said that the imperial examination is a ladder to heaven. Some people were still farming yesterday, and when they turned around, they were promoted to rank and rank as a lord and a prince.

Marquis Qiao did not take the imperial examination, and I heard that he didn't even know a few characters. Just because he knew how to farm, he was praised by the emperor and said he had made great achievements in Jiangshan's society. farm work……

Before receiving Yu Zixiao's reply, Fang's main targets of jealousy were Wan Rong and Wang Jinniang, thinking that they would be lucky to have a nephew. Remembering that Wan Rong once brought his nephew to the Cao Mansion, Fang was also worried that his family would neglect him.

Now that I heard that Chen Xiang went to the Yu family to propose a marriage, Mrs. Fang was so angry that she fell to her knees, rolled her eyes and fainted.

After finally calming down, the man still blamed her, saying you look at it, look at what Yu Zixiao wrote in the letter, saying that his daughter will be a super lady in the future, and praising your son is not bad. The prefect of Cenzhou became the son-in-law of the family.

It is a beautiful thing for a woman to marry at a high level. Do you think about whether she is good enough to be able to climb into this good family with the Yu family background?

What about the other way around?

The son of the county magistrate talked to the prefect of the prefecture's family, which was not much worse than entering a family.

Originally, it was nothing to whisper to people behind their backs, at least the benefits were in hand, but now? What if Yu Zixiao and Chen Xianghou muttered a few words, with the court's reliance on Chen Xianghou, and the place where the Cao family could stand?

"You ignorant woman, you are going to kill my son! You are going to kill my son!"

"Who told you to go to Linzhou? Who told you to go?"