„This, is the Wu Family background is too in the final analysis thin, rise too fast, was far less than Zhou Family deep-rooted...... other did not say, County Deputy, Official Registrar, my Wu Family definitely cannot hold......” “这说到底,还是吴家底子太薄,崛起太速,远不如周家根深蒂固……别的不说,一个县丞,一个主簿,我吴家就肯定扶不起来……” Wu Ming sighed, suddenly out stood up, arrives. 吴明叹息一声,忽然站起,来到门外。 Two maidservants are waiting early, reorganizes the clothing for him respectfully. 早有两个丫鬟等着,恭敬地为他整理衣衫。 „Did they come?” “他们都来了？” „Baishui Village, Qingshi Village and Ootamura...... and even the branch veins of other townships, were in attendance!” “白水村、青石村、大田村……乃至其它乡的支脉,都到齐了！” An eye is bright, is called the Lu Rui maidservant, is saying gently, aspirates such as the orchid, warm air current has curled, brings the delicate fragrance that sends the silk, making in the Wu Ming heart greatly happy. 一个眼睛明亮,叫做绿蕊的丫鬟,就轻轻说着,吐气如兰,温热的气流卷过,带着发丝的清香,令吴明心中大乐。 „Very good! Goes to Ancestral Hall!” “很好！去祠堂！” At this time was not right, Wu Ming naturally extinguished the thoughts of seeking pleasure, arrives at Wu Family Ancestral Hall. 只是这时候不对,吴明自然熄了寻欢作乐的心思,来到吴家祠堂。 This Ancestral Hall occupying land area is really broad, the upturned eave arch, the red brick green tile, seems brand new. 这祠堂占地甚广,飞檐斗拱,红砖绿瓦,更显得簇新。 Front small square, dense and numerous also gathered over a hundred heads, everybody, see Wu Ming to come, bows slightly, the whole face belt/bring smiles, only then several ancients are also maintaining the deportment. 前面一个小广场,密密麻麻的也聚集了上百人头,男女老少,见到吴明进来,都是微微躬身,满脸带笑,只有几个宿老还保持着仪态。 This was Wu Clan. 这便是吴氏宗族了。 Naturally, calculates the close relative truly, almost does not have, basically is the side branch far departments, even climbs to narrate the genealogy mutually, hard social climbing. 当然,真正算近亲的,几乎一个都没有,基本上都是旁支远系,甚至还有互相攀叙族谱,硬攀附上来的。 Such Clan, must really by the blood relationship, that also be hehe. 这样的宗族,要真论血缘,那也是呵呵了。 However in the ancient times was fastidious about the sticking together self-preservation, the person of same surname, 500 years ago is one! So long as the genealogy to, the bystander cannot speak what idle talk. 不过古代讲究抱团自保,同姓之人,五百年前还是一家嘛！只要族谱对得上,外人也说不了什么闲话。 „everyone!” “诸位！” Wu Ming lifts the hand slightly. 吴明微微抬手。 The underlings saw that this usually the famous small demon star just like changed individual, the body has the huge dignity, is silence. 底下人见到这个平素出名的小魔星俨然变了个人,身上更是带着巨大的威严,不由都是肃静。 „everyone...... oneself as Wu Family Patriarch, heard that the matter of Qingshi Village, is really distressed!” “诸位……本人身为吴家族长,闻听出了青石村之事,实在非常痛心！” Wu Ming spoke with confidence, was incredible before that behavior, the lascivious excessive playboy child separated the impression thoroughly: „This time convenes everyone to come, actually must for my Wu Clan, establish the methodicalness!” 吴明侃侃而谈,却是与之前那个行为荒诞,好色无度的纨绔子彻底分开印象:“这次召集诸位前来,却是要为我吴氏一族,立下章法！” „...... Does not study, does not know the ritual, now cloud even which isn't Great Household, the poetry book hands down from generation to generation? After I am seeing, lifetime nephew, every day in the cultivation Yutian ridge, plays in the country, left uncultivated the excellent time, really...... decides to construct Clan's Institute distressed especially, the Izushi 100 mu, as study field, every my Wu Family juniors, but enters free reads, supplies the board and lodging, the outstanding candidate also issues the reward!” “……不读书,不知礼,现在云平的哪家大户,不是诗书传家呢？我见着后辈子侄,每日于耕作于田垄,嬉戏于乡野,荒废了大好时光,实在痛心非常……特决定兴建族学,出田一百亩,作为学田,凡我吴家子弟,都可免费入读,供给食宿,优秀者还发给奖励！” Such remarks, under clamored immediately. 此言一出,底下顿时大哗。 Studying the expenditure is not small, but the teenager, eats the poor father, Wu Ming is willing to open the school to provide food, must to the Wu Family juniors future, really make the underlings be startled is not small. 读书花费非小,而半大小子,吃穷老子,吴明肯开学堂又管饭,要给吴家子弟前程,实在令底下人吃惊非小。 „Good!” “好！” At this time, before , the clan that did not speak old was actually claps hands saying: „About time! Should early so Ah!” 此时,一名之前默不发言的族老却是抚掌道:“早该如此！早该如此啊！” These people, the nature obtain the Wu Ming news, reaches an agreement. 这些人,自然早就得到了吴明的消息,商量好的。 Now sees also indeed is being the good deed, naturally vigorously supports. 现在见着也的确是好事,自然大力支持。 In the Wu Ming surface has the happy expression: „So, everyone enters Ancestral Hall with me, arranges the regulation, the sacrificial offering ancestor, thinks the established law again!” 吴明面上带着笑意:“如此,诸位与我进入祠堂,厘定章程,再祭祀祖宗,以为成法！” At this time the Ancestral Hall front door opened, Wu Ming took the lead, the adult males filed , the custom was stern, the female can only envy the envy to wait outside. 这时祠堂大门打开,吴明领头,众男丁鱼贯而入,规矩森严,女子只能羡慕嫉妒地在外面等着。 In Ancestral Hall winding incense smoke, after agreeing, Wu Ming wrote by hand the oration, was always read by a clan, burns down it, selects the fragrant ancestor worship again. 祠堂内香烟缭绕,议定之后,吴明亲手写了祭文,由一个族老读了,焚烧之,再点香祭祖。 All methodical, Wu Ming complies solemnly and respectfully, follows a prescribed pattern, has the demeanor greatly, actually does not know at heart is thinking anything. 一切有条不紊,吴明肃穆照做,一板一眼,大有风仪,心里却不知在想些什么。 „Virtuous nephew Ah! you can make this, lays my clan hundred years of foundation, old man was dies also died content......” “贤侄啊！你能做此,就是奠定我一族百年根基啊,老朽便是死也瞑目了……” „Good, the virtuous nephew you are master of own affairs, the reality is our big luck!” “不错,贤侄你来当家作主,实是我们大福！” ...... …… Several old people, this time were the sincerity are Wu Clan consider, the true feelings revealed that tears. 几个老人,这时是真心为吴氏一族着想的,都是不由真情流露,老泪纵横。 The Wu Ming 1-1 smile is responding, the impression of oneself playboy child will wash off thoroughly. 吴明一一微笑回应着,将自家纨绔子的印象彻底洗去。 Perhaps, after today, four li (0.5 km) eight townships, must spread ‚return to the fold is not exchanged for gold’ anything. 恐怕,今日之后,四里八乡,就要流传‘浪子回头金不换’什么的了。 Has been busy to the midday, hosted the banquet, please hundred people eat solid, the decapitation pig , the fragrant and fat glossy red-roasted pork, has the wheat flour steamed bun specially for this reason, the assorted food, the running water comes up, sumptuous incomparable, this is really Wu Ming also knows, many people come, perhaps for this, lets after specially, on kitchen many components. 一直忙到午间,又设了大宴,请百人结结实实地吃了一顿,特意为此杀了头猪,香喷喷、肥油油的红烧肉、还有白面馒头,各色菜肴,流水般上来,丰盛无比,这实在是吴明也知道,很多人前来,或许就是为了这一顿,特意让后厨多上份量。 At this time, the village was poor, at holidays also ate the meat rarely, the clansman saw this feast, immediately the great happiness, generally, the woman child, the person on the face the belt/bring smiled like a whirlwind that sweeps away scattered clouds, finally packed the remnant thick soup food left over together, was popular completely leaves. 这时候,乡村贫苦,逢年过节也难得吃回肉,族人见了这大餐,登时大喜,风卷残云一般,女人小孩,人人脸上带笑,最后又将残羹剩饭一起打包了,才兴尽而别。 „Young Master!” “少爷！” At this time, was sent County City Steward Wu also to come back, on the face has the ashamed color: „Eldest Young Lady is closing up, no one sees, the villain is incompetent!” 这时候,被派去县城的吴管家也回来了,脸上却是带着惭愧之色:“大小姐正在闭关,谁也不见,小人无能！” „Closes up......” “闭关么……” Wu Ming touches the chin: „, You first get down, makes the school plan, the title deed of 100 mu place is preparing......” 吴明摸摸下巴:“罢了,你先下去,将学堂规划做好,一百亩地的地契准备着……” Sees Steward Wu to resemble some colors of loving dearly, said with a smile: „What's wrong? Thought that isn't worthwhile?” 见着吴管家又似有些心疼之色,不由笑道:“怎么？觉得不值当？” „It is not...... I am thinking, if Eldest Young Lady knew, inevitably is also gratified......” “不是……我是想着,若大小姐知道了,必然也是欣慰的……” Steward Wu greets with a smile, said several, said goodbye, the corner of the eye also seemed to be red unexpectedly. 吴管家陪着笑,又说了几句,才告辞出去,眼角竟也似有了一点红色。 „Said that...... this person did not increase the family fortunes afterward turns, but with several generations of children of domestic slaves, no wonder so......” “说起来……此人不是后来发家才投靠,而是跟了几代的家生子,难怪如此……” Wu Ming silent meeting, sighed. 吴明默然一会,又叹息一声。 Less than in the ancient times, is unable to know Clan to individual function. 不到古代,根本无法知晓宗族对个人的作用。 Even, even if revolts, because must implicate the nine generations, so long as Wu Ming did, that these clansmen and children of domestic slaves must accompany a Wu Ming say/way to arrive black. 甚至,就算是造反,因为要株连九族,只要吴明做了,那这些族人与家生子也得陪着吴明一条道走到黑。 Naturally, this is influence strong time, if in a weak position, was snatched away, covets the property, is common. 当然,这是势力强的时候,若是处于弱势,那被侵夺,觊觎财产,也是屡见不鲜。 However this for a while other for a while, before Wu Ming this was the weak trend, naturally must be humiliated, but now, as Wu Qing rose, even the position of Patriarch snatched, greatly was naturally different! 不过此一时彼一时也,之前吴明这一支乃是弱势,自然要被欺凌,但现在,随着吴晴崛起,连族长之位都抢了过来,自然大大不同！ „Although is individual's unique world, but organization wing, clique influence, does not have to use, at least many trivial matters may manage......” “虽然是个人超脱的世界,但组织羽翼,朋党势力,也不是一无所用,至少很多琐事就可办了……” Opens the school, trains the literary style, making the juniors study to be literate, is really important matter of the clan. 开学堂,培养文气,让子弟读书识字,实在是一族之大事。 Wu Ming knows, before Wu Qing also has this idea inevitably, is only daughter's body, Wu Ming is also a mud does not hold the wall, has the dragging. 吴明知道,之前吴晴必然也有着这个想法,只是女儿之身,吴明又是个烂泥扶不上墙的,才有着拖延。 Now? All were different! 现在么？一切都不同了！ „In clansman, the natural good and evil intermingled, needs 1-1 screening, before has coveted that several of my family landed property, removes directly, other clansman juniors, actually treat impartially......” “族人之中,自然良莠不齐,需要一一筛选,之前觊觎过我家田产的那几个,直接排除,其它族人子弟,却是一视同仁……” These older generations, the thoughts are too many, Wu Ming does not dare to use. 这些老一辈,心思太多,吴明也不敢用。 But after being young generation studies to be literate, entered his system, smooths by grinding the edges and corners, basically on available used. 但年青一代读书识字之后,又入了他体制,磨平棱角,基本就可用用了。 Even, but can also make some children of domestic slaves go to accompany in studies, at least needs to understand several characters. 甚至,还可以让一些家生子进去陪读,至少要懂几个字。 So perseveres, more than ten years, even dozens years of good fortune cultivates painstakingly, literary style greatly hold, if can have several scholar jurens, the natural family property is safe, Clan was thriving. 如此持之以恒,十几年,甚至数十年幸苦栽培,文风大盛,若是能出几个秀才举人,自然家业稳当,宗族就繁荣昌盛了。 However, this is the say/way of peace age, to tumultuous times, one set. 不过,此乃和平年代之道,到了乱世,还有一套。 The scholar is only the seed, civil and military pair of wings, indispensable Ah! 读书人只是种子,文武双翼,缺一不可啊！ Now was forced by Zhou Family, Wu Ming controls strength impatiently. 现在受到周家逼迫,吴明更心急掌控力量。 The 2nd day, the dawn dim, the weather was still cold, assigns/life the Township Militia set. 第二日,晨光熹微,天气尚寒中,就命乡勇集合。 Wu Family has the field 20 area units, tenant farmer 200, is the surrounding area influence second to none, at this time Township Militia has more than 50 people, arranges the forming a line five, although is not very elite, but also is capable men, was very good. 吴家有田二十顷,佃户两百,也是方圆首屈一指的势力,此时乡勇有着五十余人,排成行伍,虽然不是十分精锐,但也都是一条条精壮汉子,很不错了。 „*Cough Cough*!” “咳咳！” Sees Wu Ming to come, Feng Han coughs lightly, more than 50 people shout out immediately with one voice: „Has seen Great Young Master!” 见到吴明过来,封寒一声轻咳,五十多人立即齐声呼喝:“见过大少！” „Dispense with ceremony!” “免礼！” Wu Ming saw, somewhat is satisfied. 吴明见了,就有些满意。 In fact, in entire fortress, if the full mobilization, 200 people may leave, but must delay the matter. 实际上,整个坞堡中,若是全面动员,两百人都可出着,但就要耽误事情了。 According to the ancient military system, five households a Ding, the meaning was in five families, had/left a mature man, was engaged in being out of production military, was insufficient to delay the regular production activity of entire society. 按照古代军制,五户出一丁,意思就是五个人家中,出一个壮年男子,从事脱产军事,才不至于耽误整个社会的正常生产活动。 Now Wu Family has 200 households, the commonplace has the 40-50 person, is actually easy as pie. 现在吴家有二百户,等闲出四五十人,却是易如反掌。 Again many, when must be attacked, defends the fort can use, at that time the people's all soldier, the family member life in fortress, several hundred people with all one's strength, may resist several thousand Great Army fully! 再多,就非得是受到攻击,守堡时才能用着,那时全民皆兵,家人性命都在坞堡中,数百人出死力,足可抵挡数千大军！ To controlling these people, Wu Ming is is extremely confident. 对掌控这些人,吴明却是极有信心。 Because of the life and death of this time tenant farmer, all maintains on the main family, if Wu Ming is sad, received land / territory, they must be homeless immediately, must go to work as the refugee. 因为此时佃户的一家生死,全维系在主家身上,要是吴明一个心情不好,收了土地,那他们立即就得无家可归,得去当流民。 Since Great Zhou, the land / territory annexation is increasingly serious, the nature and man-made disaster is furthermore unceasing, the refugee seriously is the dead end. 大周至今,土地兼并日益严重,更兼天灾人祸不断,流民当真是死路一条。 „My intent, reconstructs Inspector Office!” “我意,重建巡检所！” Wu Ming first watched the drill, then announced loudly. 吴明先看了操练,再大声宣布道。 „According to the system, Inspector Office supposes Township Inspector(s) one and service Ding five, may enter government official, gets a land tax, but also ten serve the rich and powerful by literary hack work, this is 16 people!” “按制,巡检所设乡巡检一名、役丁五名,都可入吏籍,领一份钱粮,还可有十名帮闲,这就是十六人！” In the district has Inspectorate, is responsible for the bandits and thieves matter, various townships then have Inspector Office, subordinates the Inspectorate jurisdiction, but in fact, according to unspoken rule, once has the tyrants in the native place, under by that recommendation candidate, Inspectorate can approve. 县内有巡检司,负责盗贼事,各乡便有巡检所,隶属巡检司管辖,但实际上,按照潜规则,一旦所在乡里有着豪强,就由那家推荐人选,巡检司都会批下。 Although is the petty local official, but regarding below these people, is the strip outlet, immediately on a tumult. 虽然是吏员,但对于下面这些人而言,还是条出路,顿时就一片骚动。 „Now, various Township Militia teams are divided into the group martial arts contest, selects 16 people to come, chooses by acclamation Township Inspector(s) again!” “现在,乡勇各队分为小组比武,选出十六人来,再公推出乡巡检！” Wu Ming such remarks, sees the following people ready to fight, is eager to try, there is a Feng Han management order, is divided into the circle, bustling, pours also in good order. 吴明此言一出,就见下面众人摩拳擦掌,跃跃欲试,又有封寒管理秩序,分成圈子,热火朝天,倒也井井有条。 ‚Pitifully......, if makes Feng Han work as this Township Inspector(s), is actually big Good!’ ‘可惜了……若是让封寒来当这个乡巡检,却是大善！’ This thought that Wu Ming also can only think at heart. 这个念头,吴明也只能在心里想想而已。 But Feng Han mor­tal body 8th Layer, the Inner Astral Boundary great ability, enlists to throw the army directly, may obtain the person in office, gives from 9th Grade Vice Squadron Leader. 封寒可是肉身八重,内罡境界的大才,直接入伍投军,都可获得官身,授从九品副队正。 Although Township Inspector(s) some real power and perquisites, but in the final analysis, is the lowly yamen runner, making Feng Han work as, was the shame. 乡巡检虽然有些实权与油水,但说到底,还是卑贱皂隶,让封寒去当,就是羞辱了。 At this time although Feng Han somewhat gives the low-down with Wu Ming, but in the Wu Family's status or Guest-Official, wants to walk can walk. 此时封寒虽然有些与吴明交底,但在吴家的身份还是客卿,想走就可以走的。 „Haha...... does the martial arts contest seize the officer? How can this grade of matter not call me?” “哈哈……比武夺官？这等事怎么能不叫我？” Suddenly, the stuffy thunder general sound, resounds outside the school ground. 忽然间,闷雷一般的声音,就在校场外响起。 At once, capable spirited, the silkworm eyebrow panther eyes, the beard like the needle, enunciated such as the thunder guy to enter with a smile. 旋即,一名精壮昂扬,蚕眉豹眼,胡须如针,吐字如雷的大汉就笑着走进。 Although is late autumn, the coat, muscle as if fine steel are common, above also has the centipede scar to interlock fiercely, making one be awed at the sight. 虽是深秋,却不着上衣,一块块肌肉仿佛精钢一般,上面又有蜈蚣似的疤痕狰狞交错,令人望而生畏。 „A real man, what a pity resembles actually somewhat unruly!” “倒是一条好汉,可惜似有些桀骜！” Wu Ming eye flashes: „Who is this person?” 吴明眼睛一闪:“此人是谁？”