Fang Xuanling came over and looked at the man carefully. He was wearing cloth, with a thin face, and his eyes revealed a sense of wisdom and depth. Fang Xuanling looked around and found that this man was the only one here, and in his heart
Secretly guessing that this man is probably Lu Zhaolin.
He clenched his hands into fists and adjusted his breathing at the same time. Then he mustered up the courage to ask, "Excuse me, are you Lu Zhaolin?"
Lu Zhaolin saw a middle-aged man wearing a luxurious robe standing in front of him, looking at him with a smile. There was wisdom and depth in the man's eyes, which made him wonder who this person was.
"Who are you?" Lu Zhaolin asked doubtfully, feeling a sense of vigilance in his heart.
"Fang Xuanling!" Fang Xuanling replied, with a confident smile on his face.
Lu Zhaolin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head gently, with a wry smile on his face. He thought to himself: "Fang Xuanling is the Duke of the Tang Dynasty, how could he come to a small place like mine? Is he another boring person?
Are the nobles here to entertain me?"
"Sir, don't try to trick me. How could a noble nobleman come to my small courtyard?" Lu Zhaolin said with a wry smile.
"So, you are Lu Zhaolin?" Fang Xuanling confirmed again, with a hint of ridicule in her tone.
Lu Zhaolin nodded and replied: "Yes, I am Lu Zhaolin. What can I do for you?"
Fang Xuanling walked forward with a smile, stretched out her hand to shake Lu Zhaolin's hand. Lu Zhaolin was stunned, but still held Fang Xuanling's hand politely.
"I have admired your name for a long time and admire you very much. I came here to visit you today." Fang Xuanling said sincerely, with a friendly smile on his face.
Lu Zhaolin was a little confused when he heard this. He didn't know this visitor and didn't know why he came to see him. Although the other person claimed to be Fang Xuanling, he was still dubious.
Fang Xuanling saw Lu Zhaolin's doubts and reminded him: "Do you remember Liu Rengui? He recommended him."
When Liu Rengui's name was mentioned, Lu Zhaolin's expression suddenly froze. He remembered the time when he was young, the days when he and Liu Rengui were studying together. A glimmer of memory flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
"He was my classmate. In our early years, we studied together. Later, he went to the imperial court and became an official, and we never contacted him again!" Lu Zhaolin said with emotion.
Fang Xuanling was overjoyed. He was even more sure that Lu Zhaolin was the person he was looking for. The smile on his face became even brighter, "That's great, it's you, it's really you!"
Lu Zhaolin was confused by Fang Xuanling, "What are you doing?"
Fang Xuanling stretched out her hand, took out a jade plaque from her arms and handed it to Lu Zhaolin. His movements were gentle and elegant, and there was a mysterious light in his eyes.
Lu Zhaolin took a look at the jade plaque and was stunned. The words on the jade plaque danced in front of his eyes like flames, "Fang Xuanling, Duke of the Kingdom of Wei in the Tang Dynasty". His hands were trembling slightly, his heartbeat was racing, and in his head
It was chaos. He never expected that the visitor in front of him was actually Fang Xuanling, the Duke of the Tang Dynasty!
"You are really the Duke! I'm sorry!" Lu Zhaolin stuttered, with an expression of embarrassment and shock on his face.
Fang Xuanling quickly comforted: "It's okay, it's okay, I was rude, I shouldn't have disturbed you at this time. I should have said hello to you in advance, and then said that I was coming to find you. This time it was me.
It’s really rude of me to come here rashly.”
"Don't dare!" Lu Zhaolin shook his head repeatedly, feeling a little at a loss.
The two chatted for a while, and Fang Xuanling said, "Since I've arrived at your place, why don't you invite me in to sit down?"
Only then did Lu Zhaolin realize that he had neglected etiquette.
"Oh, look at my head, I'm so confused!" He patted his head and laughed, "Please come in quickly!"
So he led Fang Xuanling into the house.
Fang Xuanling looked at the furnishings in the house with a surprised expression on his face. The place was too simple and shabby, completely inconsistent with his identity and status. He never expected that Lu Zhaolin's living environment would be so poor.
Lu Zhaolin's yard is very simple, very different from what Fang Xuanling imagined. The yard is paved with stone slabs, surrounded by weeds, and some old firewood and farm tools are piled in the corner. The yard walls are made of adobe, and some
The place was cracked and looked a little dilapidated.
There are no gorgeous decorations in the yard, and there are no expensive flowers. There are only a few wild flowers blooming silently in the corner, exuding a faint fragrance. A thin native dog is strolling in the yard, looking a little listless.
The whole courtyard gives people a simple and natural feeling, without a trace of luxury or exaggeration. Although the environment is simple, it exudes an atmosphere of tranquility and indifference.
"This place is really too shabby..." Fang Xuanling said with some reluctance.
Lu Zhaolin smiled and said, "I'm used to the life here. It's quiet and comfortable, without too many cumbersome things and constraints."
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but admire Lu Zhaolin's indifference to fame and fortune and his noble character. He secretly sighed in his heart: "This is the real wise man!"
No wonder Li Min wants such a talent.
Li Min wants the same talents.
Talents like this are the ones they want.
Therefore, Fang Xuanling understood Li Min's method of employing people.
Integrity must be the first priority. He will not be stingy in giving them more things, but you must do a good job. If you do not do a good job, you will never be able to gain a foothold in the Tang Dynasty. Others do not have this energy, but Li Min does.
of.
"Come, sit down!" Lu Zhaolin warmly greeted Fang Xuanling to sit down. He noticed the simple environment in the yard and couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, but he quickly adjusted his mentality.
Then, he went to pour tea. Lu Zhaolin knew that although the environment was simple, hospitality should not be disrespectful. He brought a pot of hot tea from the house and placed it on the table in front of Fang Xuanling.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When Lu Zhaolin brought the tea out, Fang Xuanling asked doubtfully: "Where is your wife?"
Lu Zhaolin smiled sheepishly and said, "I am used to living alone, so I have never married."
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but sigh in her heart, what a talent! People who focus on knowledge often don't marry, which is normal.
"That won't work. You have to have someone to take care of you. Otherwise, how can you engage in learning?" Fang Xuanling said with concern.
Lu Zhaolin nodded and said, "Yes, but I'm old and can't marry anymore, so why bother!"
It makes people feel sad to say this. What Lu Zhaolin doesn't know is that his life will undergo great changes in the near future. All of this stems from the arrival of Fang Xuanling.
"If we don't talk about this anymore, what does the Duke want from me?" Lu Zhaolin asked a little embarrassed.
"That's right, I came here to find you because I want you to join the Shengtang Group!" Fang Xuanling said straight to the point.
Lu Zhaolin was shocked after hearing this.
"Shengtang Group?" He simply couldn't believe his ears.
"Did Shengtang Group ask you to come to me? But I heard that the relationship between Shengtang Group and the imperial court is not very good. Is this true?" Lu Zhaolin obviously didn't believe it.
"It's true, I have something to ask of your husband, and I know that your husband wants to recruit you to work in the Shengtang Group, so I came to visit you!" Fang Xuanling said frankly.
At this time, Lu Zhaolin believed it. But he was not in a hurry to reply.
"Shengtang Group is a good place!" Lu Zhaolin murmured.
"Yes, so, you have decided?" Fang Xuanling asked next.
Lu Zhaolin was silent for a while, and then replied: "Let me think about it!"
Fang Xuanling nodded, knowing that Lu Zhaolin needed time to think about it. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, feeling the fragrance of tea filling his mouth.
The atmosphere between the two became somewhat silent, but this silence did not make people feel embarrassed. Fang Xuanling looked at Lu Zhaolin and couldn't help but have more respect for this simple man. He understood that Lu Zhaolin's talent and quality
It has accumulated over the years. Such people often know how to cherish life and pursue truly valuable things.
After a long time, Lu Zhaolin raised his head, looked at Fang Xuanling firmly, and said, "I've thought about it."
Fang Xuanling put down the tea cup in his hand, his eyes showing seriousness and expectation. He stared at Lu Zhaolin, waiting for his answer.
"How is it? Tell me!" Fang Xuanling was a little nervous. He wanted to know Lu Zhaolin's decision.
Lu Zhaolin took a deep breath, folded his hands in front of him, and said, "I can't promise you for the time being!"
Fang Xuanling was stunned. He didn't expect Lu Zhaolin to say that. A trace of confusion and loss flashed across his face, and he asked puzzledly: "Why?"
Lu Zhaolin sighed softly and said in a low tone: "Is there anything wrong with Shengtang Group for you?"
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He was worried that his proposal would be rejected by Lu Zhaolin. He stared closely into Lu Zhaolin's eyes, trying to find clues from his expression.
Lu Zhaolin shook his head and said, "Shengtang Group is a good place, but I have my concerns."
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but frown, her heart full of doubts, "What concerns?" he asked, eager to know what Lu Zhaolin's concerns were.
Lu Zhaolin was silent for a while, with a hint of helplessness and hesitation in his eyes. He sighed and said, "Actually, someone came to see me long before you came."
Fang Xuanling was shocked and frowned. He guessed who was looking for Lu Zhaolin. Li Shimin must have sent someone to look for him first. There was a trace of annoyance and self-blame in his eyes. He should have come earlier.
Looking for Lu Zhaolin.
Lu Zhaolin continued: "An official asked me to be the governor of Qingzhou."
Fang Xuanling's heart sank, as expected. He thought that Li Shimin must have sent someone to find Lu Zhaolin first. A trace of loss and helplessness flashed across his face. He knew that he was late.
He thought with some annoyance that he should go directly to the person in the household department instead of calling someone to deliver it first. This would take too long. He ignored this.
"So you agreed to them?" Fang Xuanling couldn't help but ask. There was a trace of anxiety and nervousness in his eyes. He was worried that he would lose the talent of Lu Zhaolin.
Lu Zhaolin shook his head and said firmly: "No, I did not promise them."
Fang Xuanling breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little lucky and relieved in his heart. He thought that maybe there was still a chance to win over Lu Zhaolin to join. He asked: "Then what do you mean?"
Lu Zhaolin looked at Fang Xuanling, his eyes showing seriousness and thinking. He said: "I want to take another look before making a decision. I don't want my decision to be hasty."
Fang Xuanling nodded to express his understanding. He understood Lu Zhaolin's concerns and caution. He knew this was a responsible decision.
"Okay, I respect your decision." Fang Xuanling stood up and prepared to leave. He patted Lu Zhaolin on the shoulder, smiled and said, "I believe you will make a wise choice."
Lu Zhaolin also stood up, with a hint of apology and gratitude in his eyes. He said softly: "My lord, please understand me!"
Fang Xuanling nodded to express his understanding. He understood Lu Zhaolin's concerns and hesitations, as well as his contradictions and entanglements.
He couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and regret in his heart, but he still tried to keep smiling. He knew that this was Lu Zhaolin's choice and he needed to respect it.
"I know that everyone has the right to choose, including you." Fang Xuanling said gently, trying not to let his disappointment and regret affect Lu Zhaolin.
Lu Zhaolin felt a little embarrassed and guilty. He lowered his head and was silent for a while, then raised his head and looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "My lord, I really appreciate your visit and invitation, but I need time to think about it again."
Fang Xuanling nodded to express his understanding. He gently patted Lu Zhaolin's shoulder and said encouragingly: "Mr. Lu, you have your own choices and pursuits. I believe you will make a wise decision. Whatever you choose
I will support you in any direction."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Lu Zhaolin looked at Fang Xuanling gratefully. He knew that Fang Xuanling sincerely supported him. He also became more determined in his choice.
He smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Duke. I will seriously consider it."
Fang Xuanling nodded, turned and left Lu Zhaolin's small yard. Although he felt a little regretful, he believed that everyone had their own choices and pursuits. He would wait for Lu Zhaolin's decision and hope that he could make the best decision.
choose.
After Fang Xuanling left, Lu Zhaolin sat alone on a stone bench in the yard, meditating. He took out a yellow invitation card with a delicate jade seal pattern printed on it, showing a sense of solemnity and authority.
There were three big words on the invitation: "Appointment Letter". Lu Zhaolin gently touched these words, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. This was the appointment letter from the imperial court. As long as he was willing to accept it, he could directly take office and go to Qingzhou.
, became the governor of one party.
Qingzhou, a prosperous and rich place, is also where he grew up. He has deep feelings for this place. However, accepting this appointment also means giving up the invitation from Shengtang Group.
Lu Zhaolin took a deep breath and felt the freshness and tranquility in the air. He understood that this was a major decision and a difficult choice. For him, both the Shengtang Group and the Qingzhou Governor were extremely attractive.
Powerful.
He couldn't help but feel a trace of contradiction and entanglement in his heart. On the one hand, it was an unknown and challenging new opportunity, on the other hand, it was a familiar hometown and an expected future. This was not only a choice about career, but also a choice about life path.
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Lu Zhaolin gently closed his eyes, thinking a lot. He knew that this was a decision that required careful consideration and could not be made lightly. He thought of Fang Xuanling's encouragement and trust, as well as his own dreams and ambitions.
He took a deep breath again, feeling the entanglement and confusion. But no matter what the outcome, he believed that his choice would be the best.