Under the general's seat, a few people who were belatedly followed him to flatter him. But there was one person who sat upright and said nothing. He even seemed to be concentrating with his eyes closed, as if it had nothing to do with him.
People who behave uniquely and stand out from the crowd can at least be noticed easily. Qin Liang couldn't help but look at that person a few more times.
The man was a big man in his forties, with thick lips and a black beard. He wore a robe with wide sleeves and a crown, but he was tall and had a brave face, not an elegant man.
The person who did not join in the flattery was the person who was suspected of being Huan Fan. This man had a full forehead and a weak chin, which made his head look round. However, his hair was withered and his face was wrinkled and spotted, so his appearance was not very good.
At this time, the person suspected of Huan Fan spoke: "General Wang (Wang Ling) accepted the promotion of the general and was named the general of the Eastern Expedition. He will be grateful. At this time, the general should maintain the relationship well. It's just a little
It’s a small matter, why not fulfill the wishes of General Wang’s eldest son, Wang Guang?”
Everyone fell silent. Cao Shuang showed a hint of displeasure, but he did not object and remained silent for a while.
The doubter Huan Fan continued: "The general only needs to send someone to reprimand He Jun, accuse him of being rude and disrespectful, and promise not to pursue the people protected by the Wang family again. Then he can send someone to inform Wang Guang of the reprimand and comfort him a little.
Peace of mind."
He Yan probably couldn't bear it any longer, and immediately sneered: "Ha! Isn't it really unreasonable? The general is so respected, why should he follow the whims of a brat?"
The person who doubted Huan Fan turned around and said, "What does it matter if you reprimand him a few words? Besides, the dancer is also an insignificant person, so why bother with him?"
He Yan was angry, but did not continue to refute. The hall suddenly became silent.
Cao Shuang neither rejected the suggestion nor agreed to comply with it. At this time, he turned his attention to the big man who closed his eyes and meditated: "What is the wise opinion of Chang Shi?"
The man who closed his eyes to rest his mind slowly opened his eyes and said, "Ming Gong may not like your servant's words."
Cao Shuang said: "If Chang Shi is in the house, he will become my humerus. Please tell me clearly."
The big man moved his body slightly, frowned, and pondered.
At this moment, Chen An took advantage of everyone's silence and stood up, bowed to him and left. When Qin Liang saw this, he had no choice but to leave with him.
So the two of them went out and walked to the steps on the pedestal. Chen An suddenly turned around and said calmly: "The person with his eyes closed is Sun Changshi, whose name is Sun Li. He is a subordinate official of the General's Mansion.
According to the rules, everything is under his control. Sun Changshi will make rude remarks from time to time. Zhongming has just arrived at the general's palace, so it's best not to stay in the palace for a long time. I hope you won't be surprised."
Qin Liang was not so stingy and said immediately: "It doesn't matter."
Chen An added: "Sun Gong was appointed by Emperor Taizu. He led troops and served as minister. Before the death of the Ming Emperor, he personally appointed Sun Gong as the general's assistant to assist the general in managing the affairs of the state."
Qin Liang bowed his head and said, "Liang, thank you for reminding me."
The unsmiling Chen An showed a slight smile and replied: "I heard that He Shangshu also sent an envoy to Pingyuan County to recruit Zhongming as his vassal, but Zhongming didn't come. I thought Zhongming was a noble man.
, now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I know that Zhongming is humble."
"I don't dare." Qin Liang said with a bitter smile. He was really in trouble and couldn't tell.
The two of them walked forward again. Compared to the way to Luoyang, Chen An was obviously more enthusiastic at this time. "There is also a military counselor on the military council. The salary is not high, but they are all good officials."
, because it’s very leisurely.”
When Chen An lowered his head to look at the steps at his feet, he paused for a moment and continued, "Every morning, I still have to go to the Chang Shi to see him, and then go to the government office to look at documents and the like. If there is nothing to do, he can go home. If
When the general travels, enters the court, or is summoned to discuss matters, as long as Zhongming is arranged to go, he must follow the general. There is not much official business on weekdays."
Qin Liang nodded in response, but secretly thought: Then hang around and wait for death?
Chen An then said: "Zhongming has just arrived. He will settle down his family affairs in Luoyang first. He will not come to the General's Mansion these days. When he comes to duty, Zhongming will go to see Sun Changshi first."
Qin Liang said: "Fortunately, Mr. Chen gave me guidance."
Chen An sent Qin Liang out of the gate of the General's Mansion. When he saw a carriage coming, he stood there and stopped seeing him off. Qin Liang and Qin Liang bowed to each other and said goodbye. At this time, Qin Liang's impression of Chen An also changed.
Quite a few, some people are just slow to warm up. You may think they are difficult to get along with when you first get to know them, but once you get to know them, you will find that they are actually nice people.
Wang Kang, who came forward, supported the horse and bowed to ask Qin Liang to get on the carriage with a very respectful attitude. Qin Liang asked: "Have you been waiting outside?"
Wang Kang said: "Yes, I will serve Qin Jun today."
Inadvertently, Qin Liang had a feeling in his heart. Although he was only a minor official and did not play a big role in the general's mansion, the people who relied on him still respected him.
The layout of Luoyang City is like a huge chessboard. There are many high walls dividing the city into squares. The residential areas are called li, and people also call them lifang. Although the city is large, the limited sightline is still a bit depressing. Only those
Large families who have built high-rise attics may feel better standing on high ground. Qin Liang took the car and headed south along the streets with high walls on both sides.
The mansion sent by the General's Mansion is located in Lejin, east and south of the city of Luoyang, some distance away from the General's Mansion in the north. Fortunately, there is a small market near Lifang, which is quite convenient if you want to buy something.
The mansion is a walled courtyard, and its materials and specifications are of course not the same as those of princes' mansions. It is almost like a private residence. But what else would it be like to get a villa in the city with a courtyard for free?
In Qin Liang's eyes, Wei's buildings are generally very grand, and this courtyard is also the same. It has a civil structure and simple furnishings, but the house is very spacious and has a lot of rooms. From a rough look, it is not a problem to accommodate more than a dozen people.
As soon as Qin Liang entered the gatehouse, Rao Dashan ran over to lead the horse. Looking inside, he could see the open kitchen in the yard. Mrs. Dong in the kitchen also turned to greet: "Erlang is back." Her face was filled with joy.
His smile showed that he was quite satisfied with his new life.
The upper room opposite the gatehouse is Qin Liang's living room. There are two large rooms in front and back, separated by coarse curtains. When Qin Liang returned home, he felt relaxed both physically and mentally. Even for him, this place was
Still a little unfamiliar.
When he entered the room, he sat down cross-legged on a bed with a wooden table and made a comfortable posture. There were no chairs in the furniture of this era, so although he was used to sitting on his knees, he never felt comfortable.
After a while, Mrs. Dong came in with a steaming thick bowl and placed it on the tables in front of Qin Liang. She reminded: "The tea has just been brewed, Erlang, be careful not to burn it."
"Okay." Qin Liang responded.
Mrs. Dong did not leave immediately, but asked, "What would Erlang want to eat for dinner? I'll prepare it earlier."
Qin Liang said: "It's still early, so whatever you want, I'll eat whatever you want."
Mr. Dong whispered again: "Once Erlang becomes an official, he will definitely achieve his great ambitions and benefit the people of his country."
Qin Liang raised his head and glanced at her. His mood was a little complicated for a moment. After a moment of silence, he simply said: "I hope so."
Mrs. Dong smiled, bent down and said, "I have to watch the fire." After saying that, she hurried out.
Qin Liang sat alone on the bed, watching the faint white smoke slowly rising from the tea in the thick bowl. Cao Shuang's voice and smile seemed to be slowly floating in the water vapor.
After meeting and talking to each other today, Qin Liang felt that he did not dislike Cao Shuang, and even thought that Cao Shuang was a bit straightforward in his temperament.
Cao Shuang seems to like to listen to people's flattery, and he probably hires people based on his likes, dislikes and close relationships, but he can still listen carefully to the suggestions of people around him, and treats his own people with humaneness. Like Sun Li, Cao Shuang obviously doesn't like it, but because it was given by Emperor Ming
He still respects his people. Just like when Qin Liang came to surrender, Cao Shuang felt that he thought highly of himself, so he also thought highly of Qin Liang. When it comes to betrayal by others, Cao Shuang would probably be agitated and easily act out of anger.
In the power field of intrigue and ruthless calculation of pros and cons, Cao Shuang's temperament undoubtedly has some warmth. In his hypocritical sophistication, Cao Shuang also has a clear side of love and hate.
But Cao Shuang's temperament may actually be his biggest weakness. Because he is the lord!
People who are attached to the lord must survive and develop. The most important thing is to be able to achieve things and retain power. Emotions are worthless in the face of survival. Even if people follow a cold-blooded and ruthless bad guy, they will probably end up worse than following a good guy who does bad things.
Be strong.
Therefore, Qin Liang's previous judgment was correct. It was not a good choice to surrender to Cao Shuang. If the situation was not forced, Qin Liang would not be willing to rush out.
At this time Wang Kang and Rao Dashan came into the room together, and Qin Liang also came back from his meditation.
The two of them first bowed to Qin Liang and worshiped. Wang Kang said: "Qin Jun, I have discussed with Dashan. Tomorrow, Dashan will serve Qin Jun on his carriage and horse, while I will go to the farmland on the other side of the Luo River to see the situation.
After the servants left, I asked each family the size of the farmland and the size of the mulberry fields and ponds. In the future, we can arrange for some farmers to raise silkworms and raise livestock. We will receive silk and twine. The clumsy trees can also spin cloth and make clothes for Qin Jun.
.”
Qin Liang nodded from time to time, and suddenly felt that it was a wise move for him to choose Wang Kang to follow him. His annual salary was three hundred dan, and the land allocated to Qin Liang also had to pay taxes to the government. The four adults in the family had enough food and clothing to serve as officials.
You also need to be courteous; if you don't budget a little more carefully, you may not be able to maintain your life.
Wang Kang continued: "I have selected a house as a warehouse. All harvests and expenses will be recorded in the future. At that time, you only need to check the slips and you will know the branches of the government."
Qin Liang said: "Very good, you will take care of these things." He paused for a moment and said suddenly, "I don't have to go to the general's house for duty these days. Although I have to visit a few people, I don't want to go out tomorrow.
, Rao Dashan will go with you to Zhuangtian to arrange everything."
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Here."