As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked, and many people even started talking loudly: "What, isn't Tao Qian crazy? He actually wants to join the shogunate as a clerk?"
"Yes, after having made such a great contribution, it is appropriate to be given at least a county governor, or even a county earl, and it is not surprising that he will be promoted to minister. Although Liu Muzhi is a famous person today, he is a shogunate chief.
Ping Yi is just like a county guard, and Tao Yuanming doesn't want to rely on Liu Yu's melee fighting skills. Is this the case?"
"Yes, he is not a military commander, and he cannot have a better relationship than Liu Muzhi and Liu Yu. What is he trying to do?"
"Perhaps Tao Yuanming also wants to become a literary talent under Liu Yu, and he will be promoted further in the future."
"Hey, when you say that, it's really possible. Liu Muzhi is slightly less talented in writing. He may not be as good at writing articles as someone named Tao."
"But Liu Yu is not a person who likes elegance. These days, many talented people who go to his place to accept the curtain have been rejected. On the contrary, those village officials who only know how to settle accounts, collect rent and levy have taken a lot. Humph, when I talk about this
I'm just angry, even if Tao Yuanming wanted to find a shogunate to stay with, he should have found Liu Yi."
"Yes, didn't he cooperate with Liu Yi before? He also led Liu Yi's army to capture Jiangling. Why would he come back to find Liu Yu?"
Tao Yuanming's face did not change. Listening to these remarks, Liu Yu looked directly into his eyes with bright eyes, as if to see through his heart. Gradually, the comments subsided, and the corners of Liu Yu's lips curled up: "Tao Yuanming
Sir, you must have heard everyone’s concerns, and I’d also like to hear what you think.”
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Is this question difficult to answer? Because I came to you just to do things as a local official that the children of aristocratic families disdain to do."
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "Mr. Tao, you are a world-famous celebrity, a great scholar, and a great talent. Don't you feel wronged by doing these things?"
Tao Yuanming shook his head: "Don't be wronged, these are the government affairs that truly govern the country and bring peace to the world, and they are also what we need to do. If no one in the world collects taxes, taxes, taxes, and taxes, how can the country have money to pay salaries to officials?
, how can we have money and food to support the soldiers to protect their homes and the country, how can they be able to help the people in times of famine, and how can they encourage farmers to cultivate mulberry trees in times of peace?"
Liu Muzhi said with a smile: "But these things can be done by the village officials. What the celebrities should do should be to talk about mysteries, recite poems and poems, and travel around the mountains and rivers. Do these things all day long, and talk to the lower class people."
The leaders of Guizhou mingle together and make themselves smelly and dirty. How can they still have that aristocratic demeanor? General Wang, don’t you think so?"
Wang Yu heard the sarcasm in the words, his face turned red, and he said: "Well, well, the children of aristocratic families may have had some misunderstandings in this regard in the past, but now..."
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "Even now, the situation has not changed fundamentally. General Wang, from the bottom of your heart, you still look down on us country scholars. No matter how talented you are, it will be difficult for you to enter the high-ranking compound of the Wang family.
Therefore, I think I should be a scribe in the shogunate and do something useful to the country and the people of the world. Anyway, I come from a poor background and am not afraid of getting dirty or tired. Liu Zhenjun doesn’t have to worry about exhausting me."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "It's okay to suffer hardships. Many of the children of aristocratic families have given up the comfort and enjoyment they have enjoyed for decades and joined the army to serve the country. I'm afraid they have suffered more in the past few months than they have in the past few decades, but they are still
You can persevere, Mr. Tao, why do you think it is?"
Tao Yuanming nodded: "Because after the general came to power, the court issued an order that the previous titles could no longer be used. For major families, only the founding titles could be inherited by the eldest son. Moreover, the properties and manors of each family had to be re-calculated and taxes paid according to law.
, it can be said that the privileges of high-ranking families have been greatly reduced. If you don’t join the army and make contributions, you may even have problems with your job and livelihood in the future. General Liu, it is you who made the children of high-ranking families become diligent and hard-working."
There was a burst of anger in the inner hall of the courtyard: "How dare you, Tao Yuanming, you look down on the children of our family so much. Who gave you the courage to talk nonsense here?!"
"That is, we join the army to serve the country. It is obviously to serve the imperial court. It is not just this time. I was with Xie Zhenjun when we were in Feishui."
"Don't get excited, everyone. This Tao Qian is just a Jingzhou farmer who has never seen much of the world. He doesn't know anything about our family. He is just pretending to make shocking remarks here. He is just like those crazy people who run around naked and play drums, trying to attract people.
People pay attention, and they seek fame and reputation."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "It seems that your words, Mr. Tao, have hurt the hearts of many noble families. Today is Liu Changshi's family banquet. You are here to make enemies of the nobles in Jiankang City. I'm afraid that in the future,
It’s hard to stay here and develop.”
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "I said, I just want to work in the shogunate of the general, and my character, Tao, does not need to curry favor with others in order to be promoted. Whether they like me or hate me, it doesn't matter to me.
Do it? I just need you, Liu Zhenjun, to give me a chance to show off my skills and abilities. If you think I'm good enough, use me. If I can't satisfy you, just let me go home and farm. Isn't that enough?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Mr. Tao, the matter of joining our shogunate will be discussed later. I already know your request, and we all recognize your achievements. You have worked hard all the way from Jingzhou, so let's start with
Eat well, drink well, and then return to Guanyi to live. Tomorrow morning, we will formally discuss your request."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Then I'll wait for the general's decision. Tao takes his leave."
As he spoke, he turned around and walked out the door. Liu Muzhi said from behind: "Mr. Tao, why don't you finish your meal before leaving? The banquet is not over yet."
Tao Yuanming kept walking and continued to walk out: "It is never the way to be a guest. Today, because of official business, Tao disturbed Liu Changshi's banquet. The business is over now. There is no need to stay. I will have some wine another day."
, apologize to Liu Changshi."
When he finished saying this, he disappeared outside the courtyard gate. Liu Yu and Liu Muzhi looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
Wang Yu said bitterly: "Liu Zhenjun, this Tao Qian is too arrogant. He simply regards our nobles in Jiankang City as nothing. If you recruit him, I'm afraid that many children from aristocratic families will no longer serve in your house.
"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Famous people in this world will always be a little arrogant. If General Wang hadn't rejected him back then, I'm afraid he wouldn't be so cynical. I will raise the curtain tomorrow to ask the palace whether he will be accepted.
Wen and Wu’s opinion is that if I really accept him, I hope everyone can unite sincerely and stop causing conflicts."
Having said this, Liu Yu looked at Liu Muzhi: "Muzhi, it seems that the protagonists of the banquet today are your two brothers-in-law. For so long, they have been the undisputed guest and usurped the host as Tao Yuanming said. Now that the honorable guest has left, it is time to