The night is as cool as water, and the water is as silk.

How many pursuits should a person have in his life?

After living a lifetime, is it like Ouyang Zheng’s extremely powerful minister? Or is it like Yang Sanpang’s martial arts skills? Or is it like Lei Gong’s leisure time?

What is left in the end in a person’s life?

What is left after the Supreme Minister? What is left of the Emperor? What is left of Yang Sanpang? What is left of Old Man Lei?

Li Qiming died miserably, Ouyang Zheng was probably the only one who devoted himself to his work. Before Xia Gan died, he was still worried about his family's country. Yang Sanpang was gone without Yang Ershou, and nothing left. Old Man Lei pampered a granddaughter.

The water of West Lake has rippled in the breeze, reflecting a bright moon and sparkling.

Xu Jie stood under the peach tree and remembered that there was a person who could rise and fall in the sky. Now there were no peach blossoms, but there were fallen leaves all over the ground. Perhaps the last thing left by people was that others could remember it.

When he was young, he shouldn't have thought about these things, but Xu Jie couldn't help but think about it at will.

As the sky was getting brighter, a small boat, Xu Xiaodao, who had killed 64 people in a row, was rowing slowly at the stern of the boat. Xu Jie stood at the bow of the boat, and Xu Gou'er sat in a black tent holding a cake and gnawing.

The ship was docked, and Xu Xiaodao tied the rope carefully, then looked up and asked, "Young Master, where are you going?"

Xu Jie looked up and looked at the lake tower, then turned around and looked at the beautiful scenery of West Lake.

He raised his hand and pointed, Xu Jie said, "I found it, Wanghu Tower is very good."

The three of them went to Wanghu Tower. Although it was not the time to eat, the servant at the door was also enthusiastic. Seeing Xu Jie a little familiar, they could not remember when they had seen him and had a smile on his face.

Xu Jie stepped up to the second floor and turned to look at the wall. There was also a palindrome poem on the wall that Xu Jie stayed there more than two years ago: A green willow drooping waves reflected in the evening clouds in the spring lake.

Xu Jie smiled slightly and said to the servant: "Can the boss be there?"

The servant bent slightly and replied, "Young master, the boss rarely comes, the shopkeeper is here."

"Call the shopkeeper, I have something to discuss with him." Xu Jie ordered.

The servant was not surprised, because there were no guests in the building at this time, and it was not time to eat. It was normal for him to come to the door and find something to do when he found the shopkeeper.

After a while, the shopkeeper came and saw Xu Jie familiar, but he was here to see that he was in the welcoming place and I don’t know how many guests he would pass in a year. It’s normal for me to remember Xu Jie. The shopkeeper bowed: “I wonder what happened to this young master?”

Xu Jie asked again: "Can the boss be there?"

The shopkeeper heard this and smiled and said, "It's a coincidence that the boss will come here later. If the young master is looking for the boss, he can stay for a while."

The shopkeeper is so polite, perhaps mainly because Xu Jie is dressed very well, and the fox fur on the collar is not allowed to be neglected. If someone comes to ask for a boss, it is probably a few words to mock him.

From ancient times to the present, the world has been like this.

Xu Jie waved his hand and signaled the shopkeeper to go busy. He sat down on his side, took the tea from the servant and poured himself three cups of it.

Xu Jie wanted to buy Wanghu Tower. Wanghu Tower is the best teahouse by the West Lake. It covers a large area and has a tall and luxurious building, which is a good place.

The last time I came, it was spring, and this time it was autumn. Xu Jie sat by the bed, watching this woman like Xi Shi, a group of geese came from the north, passed by West Lake, and rested briefly on the peach trees in the sword tomb. They had to continue to go further south. When the spring next year begins, they will pass by here from south and return to the north.

Xu Jie could see it and was ecstatic for a long time. Xu Jie stood up and searched left and right. He found the pen and ink beside the white wall. He picked up the pen. Under the last reading poem, there were ten words in just a few strokes: Autumn Hunan geese sending to the branches and disturbing the soft water.

Signature: Dajiang Xu Wenyuan.

These ten words are naturally another palindrome poem.

In autumn, geese in the south of Hunan are sent, and the branches disturb the soft water. The soft water disturbs the branches, and the geese in the south of Hunan are sent.

In autumn, geese in Hunan are sent to the branches, geese in the branches disturb the soft water. Soft water disturbs the branches and sends to the geese in the branches, and geese in the autumn of the south lake.

After writing, Xu Jie stared at him for a moment and said to himself: "If you have time, add two poems to spring and winter, and then you will make up for these palindrome poems from spring, summer, autumn and winter."

Xu Jie thought about these ten words for a long time, and compared them for a long time. If he wanted to write such a palindrome poem, the right and wrong are in line with the right and wrong, and the rhyme is appropriate. The key is that the content has to be written with the feeling. It is really not that simple. It is still about the scene where water and underwater are reflected.

After Xu Jie had just put down his pen, someone had already come up at the stairs. In front of him was the shopkeeper who was leading the way, and an old man who had gained weight slightly followed behind him.

The shopkeeper kept bowing and asking for help. The old man came upstairs and saw Xu Jie putting his pen down, he looked at the wall. After a while, he immediately stared at Xu Jie.

The shopkeeper is already introducing: "This young master, the boss has arrived."

Xu Jie greeted him first. Before he could speak, the boss had already spoken: "It turned out that Mr. Xu was here. Please forgive me for any negligence. I have seen him as a child."

Seeing that Qian Dongjia was so humble, Xu Jie replied: "I have met Qian Yuanwai."

Qian Manwai smiled kindly and said, "Young Master Xu is famous, and it is indeed extraordinary. I often hear County Magistrate Sun and Lao I praise you. I will be even more famous when I see you today!"

Xu Jie also looked at the white wall again, and then asked, "Mr. Sun? I wonder where the Minister of State is talking about?"

Qian Yuanwai laughed: "Of course it is the governor of Sun County, Hangzhou?"

Xu Jie suddenly realized and laughed: "Mr. Sun was transferred to Hangzhou? It seems that he has been promoted, which is a happy congratulations."

Xu Jie obviously knew that he and the county magistrate Sun, whom Qian said, were the same person. However, now Sun Sichao is no longer the county magistrate of Dajiang, but the county magistrate of Hangzhou. The county magistrate of Hangzhou is no longer half a level higher than the county magistrate of Dajiang. He may be able to be higher.

The two Jinshis in Dajiang were awarded in one class, and it really turned out to be political achievements. Perhaps it was not just political achievements, but Sun Sichao probably also entrusted Ouyang Zheng's blessing.

Qian Yuanwai obviously had a good relationship with the county magistrate Sun Sichao, and said, "Mr. Sun often lingers Mr. Xu to praise him. Mr. Xu is famous all over the world. Ms. Sun is really proud of his honor. I wonder what Mr. Xu is doing to find me?"

It is normal for a large household in a place to interact with a landlord. This is not necessarily the dirty collusion between officials and businessmen. In this era, the chief officials have to rely on local large households in many things, such as building bridges and paving roads, relieving disaster victims, supplementing the insufficient tax, or mobilizing a large number of people. The large households are also a reliance on governance.

Xu Jie suddenly felt embarrassed and hesitated for a moment, and said, "Mr. Qian, I like this Wanghu Tower. I don't know if the official is willing to take action. The price is easy to say."

This was a little abrupt when Mr. Qian heard this, and even the shopkeeper beside him was a little surprised. The two looked at each other, and Mr. Qian asked: "I wonder what Mr. Xu wants to do to take down this Wanghu Tower?"

Xu Jie replied: "I have invited many people to manage the elegant place of a literati and poet, and I hope that the outsiders can achieve success."

"Oh, do business..." Qian Manwai thought for a moment and said again: "Well, it's not impossible to give Wanghu property to Mr. Xu, but Mr. Xu also promised me something, what about me?"

"Please talk, please tell me." Xu Jie probably never thought that things would go so smoothly. Wanghu Tower is by the West Lake. It is an industry that can make money for generations. How difficult is it to buy people out?

"Haha... it's not a difficult thing. I have a college in the city. I originally wanted to teach my own children, but now I have accepted many poor students. I have heard about Mr. Xu's resignation, so I have a reluctant request. I thought that when Mr. Xu was fine, I would go to the academy to teach children a few more lessons. How about?" After Qian Manwai said that, he looked straight at Xu Jie.

Xu Jie also laughed and replied, "Why should I be so polite to the official? I think the official also knows where to resign, that is, it is a dismissal. It is not difficult to teach the course. As long as I am in Hangzhou, I will go there for three or five days a month, can I?"

Qian Manwai was overjoyed when he heard this and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, one word is certain."

Qian Yuanwai is wise, and money is nothing to him. Many things are more important than money. Whether the family business can prosper is not about how much money and industry is left for his descendants, but about whether his descendants have the ability. Perhaps Xu Jie went to teach classes, not only to teach ability, but also a good way.

"I wonder how much the official price is?" After a word, Xu Jie also talked about the main business.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Qian waved his hand and said, "Young Master Xu just looked at it."

Xu Jie wanted to ask in a blunt way again. When he thought about it, he felt that he shouldn’t have done too much at such a moment. He nodded and said, “That would definitely not cause the official to suffer losses. In a few days, I will send someone to send money to my door.”

"Okay, okay." Qian Man Wai Lian said a few words, then looked at the shopkeeper and said, "Young Master Xu, Tian Xingye has been a shopkeeper in this Wanghu Building for twenty years. If Mr. Xu can use it, please keep him here. He is a good player as a shopkeeper."

Xu Jie also looked at the shopkeeper in front of him, and had a good impression. He nodded and replied, "I can't ask for it."

Mr. Qian nodded at this moment, but looked at the Wanghu Tower left and right. After a moment, he suddenly sighed and said, "I'm really reluctant to let it go."

Xu Jie thought Qian Yuanwai had any repetitions, but he didn't want Qian Yuanwai to sigh and bow and said, "Young Master Xu, see you next day. The more you see, the more you feel reluctant, I will leave first."

After saying that, Mr. Qian turned around and headed towards the stairs. It can be seen that he really couldn't bear to let go. The more he couldn't bear to let go, the more he would be reluctant to look at it.

Xu Jie hurriedly took him downstairs and kept sending him out.

The old man turned around and told Manager Tian: "Old Tian, ​​follow Mr. Xu in the future, don't make any mistakes. You will do this job in your life, but don't lose face."

"Master, I must do my best." Tian Xingye was already tearful, which shows that these two people had a great relationship.

Xu Jie, who was standing beside him, felt uncomfortable when he looked at this scene, as if he had become a bad person today.

"Mr. Xu, this Wanghu Tower will be yours from today." Qian Yuanwai left like this, and did not count the property in the building, did not take a look at the final accounts, and did not even get the deposits on the counter.

Xu Jie suddenly knew why Qian Yuanwai had such an industry. With this kind of demeanor, Xu Jie seemed to have learned some truth from his behavior.

Qian Yuanwai had already walked away. Xu Jie turned to look at Wanghu Tower, got up and walked upstairs and downstairs, and then walked around the yard behind Wanghu Tower for a few times. The Wanghu Tower was really not small. The main building was built on a high platform by the West Lake. Although it only had two floors, it was very active at that time.

There is also a large yard behind the building, with a hall, a private room, and a landscape pavilion in the yard, which is really elegant.

After a long walk, Xu Jie suddenly couldn't get the price, and felt that he had taken a big advantage, and he couldn't help feeling guilty.

Tian Xingye has been following Xu Jie and accompanied Xu Jie to see him everywhere. After staying up, the shopkeeper Tian couldn't help but say, "The boss, there are seventeen servants in the building, eight chefs help the chef, and one accountant. I don't know..."

Xu Jie nodded and said, "Save it all. What kind of wages were in the past? It will be the same as before. The future errands should be much easier. When someone comes, I will explain them to you one by one."

Wanghu Tower is obviously not that easy to enter in the future. Guests who want to enter Wanghu Tower really need to be a little capable. For these people who do things, the errands are really much easier.

Not long after, Xu Jie also came out of Wanghu Tower and headed into the city.

The teeth in Hangzhou city are far from comparable to Qingshan County.

The women sold inside, from a girl of a few years old to a teenage girl, are all available.

Xu Jie looked at the many girls in front of him for his choice, and listened to the shopkeeper who was standing by his side, saying, "Young Master, most of this group are from the capital. I think the young master knows it too. There are major events in the capital in front of him, and I don't know how many families of high-ranking officials and nobles have been copied. These are all good things, most of them are from wealthy families, many of whom can read, and some can recite poems and sing music. You only choose and choose, and it is worth buying it."

When Xu Jie heard these words, he looked at the girls all over the place, and I wonder what it felt.

It was a bit depressing. These people were all moved to this point after Xu Jie's strokes of his pen. There were wealthy ladies, maids, and even other people's wives and concubines.

There are more files in the capital waiting for a simple trial process. After a simple trial, there will be more such miserable women.

Xu Jie turned around and asked, "How many women do you have from the capital here?"

The shopkeeper of Yashu replied: "More than 180."

"Let's count the price together." Xu Jie said.

The shopkeeper looked at Xu Jie, thinking that he had heard it wrong, and asked, "Young Master... have you bought all of them?"

"I want it all." Xu Jie nodded.
To be continued...