PFC Chapter 1219: Meet You Again When Flowers Fall (9)
Chapter 1219: Meet You Again When Flowers Fall (9)
Another day of getting up early!
Yongzhou is located in the south, so the humidity is relatively high. Although Wei Yanshan has been here for nearly ten years, he is still not used to it.
As soon as he walked out of the room, his wife Liu was already waiting at the door.
"Master, the dew is heavy. You should put on your cloak before going out!" Liu Shi didn't wait for Wei Yanshan to reply and started to put the cloak on him. "I heard that Taoist Master Hua Ning is here to treat those soldiers with difficult and complicated diseases. We must seize this opportunity."
When Wei Yanshan arrived in Yongzhou, he really started as a small soldier and worked his way up for several years before he was promoted to a military officer.
The six military departments include: Sigong, Sicang, Sihu, Sibing, Sifa, and Sishi.
Among them, the Sigong Canjun was in charge of official examinations, sacrifices, schools, etc.
It's already considered a semi-civilian position, and this is also the result of military merits on the battlefield over the years.
Two years ago, Wei Yanshan was seriously injured and almost died.
It was only because Dou Yuanzheng, the governor of Yongzhou, took the old ginseng from his home to keep Wei Yanshan alive for the sake of his father that he survived.
My legs are just a little lame, and my whole body aches even when it's not windy or rainy.
Speaking of which, it is also quite cold in Yongzhou in winter. Wei Yanshan also thought about transferring his position, but was rejected by Dou Yuanzheng.
"Yanshan, it's not that I don't agree to let you go, but the local forces are now very divided and your identity is sensitive. Your father and I are friends, so I won't do anything to you. But I can't guarantee anything about other people." Dou Yuanzheng added, "I also know your physical condition.
How about this! Although you are still serving in the military, I will transfer you to a semi-civilian position. This way, there will be no danger and you will have more free time.
In this way, Wei Yanshan took the position of Sigong Canjun.
"Are you done?" Wei Yanshan watched Liu dawdling as she tied her cloak on him, and urged impatiently, "I know everything you're talking about. Taoist Master Hua Ning hasn't arrived yet, so even if you need help, you have to wait until we meet."
Yongzhou and Huanzhou are far apart, and letters can only be exchanged a few times a year. In addition, his mother, Mrs. Wei, deliberately concealed the truth, so Wei Yanshan had no idea that the Taoist priest Huaning they were thinking about was his former fiancée Du Ruoheng.
After all, many years ago, Mrs. Wei deceived her son Wei Yanshan with the news that Du Ruoheng was already married.
Liu, who was despised by Wei Yanshan, did not speak again. Instead, she watched him leave home and then, as usual, ordered the servants to go out and buy today's ingredients.
Although he was a military officer, his salary was just average. Fortunately, after Wei Yanshan's son was born, he resumed contact with the Wei family.
With the rewards for his military achievements and the allowance from Madam Wei, he was able to live a relatively affluent life. It was not comparable to his previous life, but it was much better than being a farmer in the village.
Liu was originally a maid bought home by Li Yuemei. When she first arrived at the Wei family, she was only thirteen or fourteen years old.
After serving Li Yuemei for several years and being about to be engaged, she was taken in as a concubine by Wei Yanshan.
It’s not that I have any feelings for this woman, but Li Yuemei died of complications during childbirth five years ago.
However, at the age of 23, Wei Yanshan became a widower of his "wife" and had no plans to marry again, so he simply took Liu as his concubine to take care of the daughter and son left by Li Yuemei.
After Mrs. Wei learned about this, she wrote three letters in a row to reprimand Wei Yanshan.
He kept saying that his son could take this opportunity to find a woman with a better family background as his second wife.
But Wei Yanshan refused them all. It was not because he was truly in love with Li Yuemei, but because he thought that with his conditions and vision, he would probably not be able to get what he wanted.
Rather than being picked and chosen by others, it is better not to look for it.
After leaving the gate of his house, Wei Yanshan limped slowly along the bluestone road of Yongzhou City. According to the rules of Yongzhou, one cannot ride a horse or a car in the city without special circumstances or a sign issued by the government.
This license needs to be "purchased" with money, and management fees have to be paid every year, so after the office on duty changed, Wei Yanshan did not renew the subscription.
Just like that, I went to the yamen to work.
The fog had not yet dissipated, and even though he was wearing a cloak, the damp and cold air still seeped into his bones bit by bit, causing his leg, which had been injured before, to ache slightly.
Wei Yanshan frowned, rubbed his knees with his hands, and muttered to himself, "This damn weather is really killing me."
The news that Taoist Master Huaning will arrive in Yongzhou soon has already spread.
Many officials and wealthy people in the city were looking forward to it. After all, this Taoist priest had excellent medical skills, especially in making medicine.
Of course, Wei Yanshan was no exception. His old injury would cause him unbearable pain every time it rained. If he could be treated by Taoist Priest Huaning, perhaps the pain would be relieved a little.
Thinking of this, he had already walked to the gate of the yamen and looked up to see several colleagues gathered together and whispering.
When everyone saw him coming, they all saluted and said, "General Wei."
Wei Yanshan nodded and asked, "What are you all talking about? It looks quite lively."
Zhao De, the military officer in charge of the household affairs, replied, "What news could be more important than the whereabouts of Taoist Priest Huaning at this time? I just received word that the Taoist's carriage has arrived at the Shili Pavilion outside the city and will be able to enter the city around noon.
The governor has ordered a welcoming banquet to be prepared at the posthouse. Brother Wei, would you like to join us?"