On the same day, the two arrived near Anping County and rested for a night in a pavilion. The summer was so hot that they didn't even need a quilt. At dawn, they entered Anping City, searched for a while, and found the Governor's Mansion.
As expected, Qin Liang could only see a minor official outside the mansion, so he claimed to the minor official that he was a student from a certain county and a person from a certain county, and he had something important to report. After being blocked, he followed the plan he had planned in advance. Send the slips.
Qin Liang saw the slips being sent in, so he had to wait outside the gate.
Time passed slowly bit by bit, and it seemed extra long. Rao Dashan, who was accompanying him, quickly became anxious and walked back and forth. Waiting was the most tedious thing.
Before seeing the results, it would be impossible for Qin Liang to say that he was not anxious. But on the surface, he was still stable. He stood still most of the time. He felt that his legs were a little uncomfortable, so he moved a little. .Perhaps spending two years of boring mourning in a country manor can really train your mind and concentration?
Rao Dashan finally couldn't help but murmured: "We are not familiar with the place and we don't know anyone. Will anyone pay attention to the bamboo slips Erlang sent to the door?"
Qin Liang thought for a moment and said, "Yes."
Seeing that Rao Dashan didn't seem to believe it, Qin Liang whispered again: "The article I wrote mainly praises General Zhenbei for his majesty and justice. Such articles are based on real people and real events, and can be traced. Once spread, it will have a negative impact on the Lu family." Fame and reputation are of great benefit. As long as a knowledgeable person in the governor's office sees us, he will receive us."
Rao Dashan touched his head back and forth: "I'm looking at Xuan, what should I do if no one sees me?"
Qin Liang said: "As long as it is a decent article, it is not everywhere in the local area. Generally speaking, it is relatively rare. Just wait."
He didn't have to explain it to the banker, but he still wanted to say a few more words. Rather than trying to persuade others to be calm, it was better to say that he was also encouraging himself.
After waiting for a long time, Rao Dashan persuaded Qin Liang to sit on a stone on the roadside for a while. Qin Liang felt that he had arrived at the gate of the Governor's Mansion and it was necessary to pay attention to his image, so he said: "I'll stand for a while, you Just sit down and don't worry about me."
Rao Dashan obviously wanted to sit down. Seeing that Qin Liang didn't sit down, Rao Dashan finally held back and stood there with him, but he still walked around, which made people more upset.
From morning to noon, the two of them saw people coming in and out of the house constantly, but there was no news. Fortunately, they prepared dry food and water at home, and leaned against the wall with a water bag and ate some wheat cakes.
Rao Dashan began to complain again: "I think what Madam said is right. General Lu doesn't know us at all and has no friendship at all, so why should he help us?"
Qin Liang glanced at the people coming and going at the door of the house, and didn't say much this time. He just said: "Anyway, there is a reason to help us."
Seeing Rao Dashan's expression, Qin Liang felt that no one in the family believed in his brain. As expected, Rao Dashan scratched his forehead hard and continued: "I tried hard, but I still can't figure it out. An official as big as General Lu has such a big head." If you are busy with other things, why should you deal with people who are neither relatives nor friends?"
I don't know how long it took, but a young man with a weak head came out of the door. He said a few words to the clerk at the door, and the clerk pointed in Qin Liang's direction.
When Qin Liang saw this, he secretly took a deep breath, turned around and said to Rao Dashan, "How is it? I'm not wrong."
Rao Dashan had a look of surprise on his face, as if he had picked up money by luck, and nodded hurriedly like a chicken pecking at rice. He had been waiting for a long time, and Qin Liang was also very happy at this moment. No matter what, the matter had at least made progress.
Already.
However, it seemed that the person who came out was obviously not Lu Zhao. A Zhenbei general could not be still young. Sure enough, the young man stepped forward hurriedly, bowed and said: "My father is not in the house, and the article I have written is placed in the hall. I happened to come in."
I was looking for something in the hall, and out of curiosity, I just discovered this article. It’s disrespectful and disrespectful.”
After Qin Liang returned the gift and recommended himself, the young man suddenly said: "I am Lu Xun, whose courtesy name is Chang Ti."
Hearing this, even though Qin Liang had cultivated his mind in the countryside for two years, he was stunned for a moment. He once studied an article in the middle school Chinese textbook and was asked to recite the full text, called "With Lu Xun"
"The Book of Broken Relationships" was written by Ji Kang, one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest. The article was passed down for nearly two thousand years, and then he was asked to recite it.
And the protagonist of that article is now standing in front of him alive.
"I wonder what's wrong with me?" Lu Xun noticed something strange and asked.
Qin Liang reacted very quickly and immediately answered seamlessly: "I have heard about your name for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet you here."
He thought to himself: It's none of my business what Lu Xun's personal ethics are like or his reputation in future generations. It's good if he can make friends with him now, saving his life is important. And bad people are better, because most bad people will not be particularly tolerant to others.
, tending to retaliate.
Naturally, Lu Xun didn't know what Qin Liang was thinking. He was quite happy to hear this and spoke a little faster, "Oh? You have heard of my name and read my articles? You are a student of Taipei University and know Zhong Shiji."
(Zhong Hui)?”
Of course, Qin Liang had not seen Lu Xun’s article, but had only read the article about Lu Xun, written by Ji Kang. So he deliberately avoided the first half of the sentence, so as not to discuss Lu Xun’s article later and become embarrassed when he asked the question, "
I’ve heard of Shi Ji’s name, but it’s a pity that I haven’t gotten to know him.”
As expected, Lu Xun was taken off topic and said with a smile: "It's easy to talk. I often exchange letters with him and appreciate each other's scriptures. Next time I will recommend Shi Ji in my letter."
Qin Liang held up his hands and said, "I'm so lucky."
"Go in and talk, please." Lu Xun said.
Qin Liang gave in humbly and followed Lu Xun into the Governor's Mansion.
Although Qin Liang had something on his mind and had no intention of admiring the scenery, when he entered the governor's mansion, he couldn't help but be attracted by the majestic buildings. Such decent contemporary houses can only be seen in decent places. Ordinary private houses are not.
It's very low and not very elegant.
The houses, high platforms, and towers are still in the Dougong style, but they are different from most of the classical buildings Qin Liang has seen. The style here is more vigorous and simple, with mostly straight roof lines, few carvings, and most of the colors are just cyan and brown.
The overall style looks simple and domineering, with a sense of elegance in the posture, which is strong yet soft.
Several people passed through two doors and entered the spacious living room. Lu Xun and Qin Liang took their seats respectively, while Rao Dashan stood beside Qin Liang.
The two chatted for a while first, talking about people in the capital city of Luoyang. Qin Liang also talked patiently, and they were generally able to pick up the conversation. However, Lu Xun's friends were all descendants of the imperial family, and the circles were different.
It didn't make much sense. Finally, when it came to the article, Qin Liang consciously brought the topic to his own article.
After all, the article was full of praise for General Lu, and Lu Xun also expressed his kind words for the article, "The article has far-reaching ideas, straightforward writing, and concise words. It is a treasure trove. There is no sense of stagnation when reading it, and it makes people feel relaxed.
The momentum is like a rainbow. It is really a rare piece of good writing in recent times."
Qin Liang said: "If you don't dare to take it, you have to learn more from Mr. Lu."
Lu Xun spoke very enthusiastically. He stretched out his palm and pointed at Qin Liang from top to bottom. "I saw the magnanimity of my steps. It didn't look like a weak crown. I was steady and composed in my actions, and my eyebrows were heroic. I will definitely show my support to you."
Recommended by Dazhongzheng, there is no one like him in Pingyuan County." He paused for a moment and then said, "Qin Lang, don't you mind if I send a copy of the article to Beijing so that my friends and relatives can read it together?"
Qin Liang said: "The article was written just for people to read. Thank you, Mr. Lu, for reading it."
Lu Xun breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with great satisfaction. Just as Qin Liang expected, it would be good for the Lu family for such an article to spread. Maybe Lu Xun's moral sense is far from that of a sage like Ji Kang, but it can be seen that
People like Lu Xun are more pragmatic.
Qin Liang added: "But the things mentioned in the article can only be done well if they can be confirmed, such as the fact of 'fighting with weapons and false accusations', so as not to be blamed." He observed Lu Xun with casual eyes, "
Mr. Zhong’s family is not an easy-going family, but it’s a pity that the family is unfortunate enough to have such a child.”
Lu Xun was very direct and said without hesitation: "The great Sinong Huan Gong (Huan Fan) may not be a broad-minded person, and he is not necessarily a good person if he comes to his in-laws' house."
Qin Liang immediately followed his intention and nodded, "I saw it with my own eyes."
Lu Xun sneered "hehe" and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Qin, have you ever heard that the Ming Emperor originally wanted to confer the official position of Jizhou Mu to Duke Huan? At that time, my father was already the general of Zhenbei, and Duke Huan thought that my father was a backward scholar.
, he did not want to live under my father and resolutely resigned. It was then that my father also served as the governor of Jizhou."
"Is there such a thing? I have been keeping mourning at home for two years, so I only found out today." Qin Liang lied calmly without hesitation. In fact, when General Lu led the governor of Jizhou, Qin Liang was still in Luoyang Imperial College.
Of course, it is easy to hear about big people in this place.
But Qin Liang had to pretend not to know. Otherwise, if Qin Liang came to see General Lu this time, wouldn't he just want to take advantage of other people's dissatisfaction instead of truly respecting General Lu's fair and strict kingly spirit?
Lu Xun spoke well, but his voice was lower. Sure enough, the scholar also had a burning desire for gossip, "This matter is not over yet! When Duke Huan's wife, Zhong Chang, found out about it, she couldn't give her advice, so she complained, saying that Duke Huan didn't know how to behave.
My boss doesn’t know how to be a subordinate. Guess what?”
These gossips have long been circulated in certain circles, but Qin Liang still wanted to play it out to the end, with a curious look on his face, "How is it?"
Lu Xun got excited when he spoke, made gestures, and suddenly made a gesture to draw his sword, "Huan Gong became angry, drew his sword out of its sheath, and made a gesture to kill. Then he stabbed Zhong Chang's belly with the ring of the sword. Unfortunately, Zhong Chang's already
She was pregnant, suffered such a catastrophe, and soon died of miscarriage, one body and two lives!" Lu Xun shook his head and said, "It's sad! What a shame!"
Qin Liang also sighed.
Lu Xun's expression changed, and he spread his hands angrily and said, "Our Lu family didn't do anything sorry for him, so we just got dirty and were resented by others. Lang Jun, tell me, are you unjust?"
Qin Liang said in his heart: Huan Fan didn't do anything to you, so our family was unjustly accused, and my eldest brother was unjustly imprisoned!
He didn't say anything, but just echoed calmly: "Just when a person is sitting at home, the pot comes from the sky."
"Good!" Lu Xun heard it interestingly and said with a smile, "This metaphor is quite interesting and fresh."
At this time, Qin Liang took advantage of changing his sitting position and silently turned his head and glanced at Rao Dashan behind him. Although Rao Dashan remained silent, he was obviously listening with great interest. At this time, he had an expression of sudden enlightenment and seemed to have finally understood something.
reason.
Qin Liang had already guessed earlier that the Lu family had no good opinion of Huan Fan's relatives, and at least they did not object to helping Yin Zhong's family. Even if he retreated ten thousand steps, General Lu, the governor of Jizhou, would at least not help Zhong's family.
At this moment, Qin Liang wanted to say something to Rao Dashan: Look, the Lu family has more than one reason to take action, but the He family (He Yan) does not.