Li Chong sighed: "If the officials manage like this, I have no intention of being an official."
Su Jin said: "Brother Li, are you afraid that you will become that kind of person?"
Li Zhongdao: "That's not true. Mr. Bao entered the official position many years earlier than me. Now I am not jealous of evil. It's just that I can't become Mr. Bao. If I can only watch others corrupt the cornerstone of the imperial court and oppress the people, it will be really painful.
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Bao Zheng slammed the glass of wine that was brought to his mouth on the table, and scolded: "What are these words? Could it be that if you throw yourself into the mountains and forests, out of sight, those things will not exist? Isn't this true?
Isn’t it a cover-up?”
Li Chong said awkwardly: "Master Bao means..."
"What's the point of a real man standing between heaven and earth and spending his life shrinking his head? He must do something for the country and the people before he can live his life in this world in vain. These incompetent officials are only a minority. If everyone knows how difficult it is
If you retreat, wouldn't it only encourage others' arrogance?"
After a pause, Bao Zheng said again: "You can't just see these dark sides. There are still cornerstones on the court. How can you let people like Xiaoxiao run rampant? Master Yan, Master Fan, Master Fu, Master Han,
Each of these people are top-notch men of extraordinary wisdom, and their knowledge and vision are several times that of me, Bao Zheng. It is because of them that they can help me, the benevolent emperor, to secure the country of the Song Dynasty. If they stop eating due to choking, civil strife will inevitably occur.
If there is internal strife, foreign enemies will be humiliated. When the time comes, the country and the country will not be protected, and it will be the common people who will suffer."
Su Jin thought: "Master Bao is a man with an open mind. What he said sounds more like slogans, but I'm afraid they are his true words."
"It is true that those are far away. Now the world is still peaceful and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. Which dynasty and generation are free of moths? But what is needed is people like us who catch moths. When officials bully the people, the people will never be able to fight back.
, Just like Brother Su today, with his thousands of belongings, in the end, if he is accidentally accused of injustice, his family will be ruined and his family will be destroyed. Only as an official can he stop such a thing. If you, Li Zhaoting, are not an official,
I'm afraid that there is no place for you in that hall today, so how can we talk about saving people? It's just empty words. Maybe someday disaster will befall you. As you think, you will run away from the mountains and wilds. Who will save you from the fire and water?"
Bao Zheng's resounding words were deafening. The reason is very simple. To deal with corrupt officials, you must be an official yourself. Officials can manage, but the people can only watch. The official body is not only a talisman, but also a talisman for you.
Although Bao Zheng said it in a very vague way, the people here understood it clearly and clearly.
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense, but I am confused at the moment. Thank you for your guidance." Li Chong was ashamed and felt that his ambitions were only as high as those of Bao Zheng.
Su Jin was speechless after listening to Bao Zheng's words. His words were like a revelation, completely overturning Su Jin's previous thoughts.
Su Jin originally wanted to focus on doing business and revitalizing the Su family's industry. The more money he had, the easier it would be to do things. But everything today and Bao Zheng's drunken words made Su Jin's thoughts waver.
In the feudal era, it was useless to have money. Not to mention the small city of Luzhou, people laughed at me for my identity as a businessman in the last poetry meeting, and Li Chong, a good friend, also secretly
Asking him to give up business and become an official shows how serious the professional discrimination is; I didn't pay attention to it before, it was just wishful thinking to feel good about myself.
At a critical moment, if the prefect says a word, he may have his house confiscated and be exiled. At that time, wealth will not be a life-saving straw for him, but may be a noose around his neck.
Thinking of this, Su Jin was shocked, sweating all over his body, and his face became ugly.
Yan Biyun's eyes did not leave Su Jin for a moment. Seeing his facial expression changed drastically, he hurriedly asked: "What's wrong with Mr. Su? Are you feeling unwell?"
Li Chong also asked hurriedly: "Did those gangsters give you something to eat?"
Su Jin burst into laughter in surprise. This Li Chong was actually cute, and he liked to go to extremes. At this moment, he was using the worst possible evil to speculate on Zhu Shiyong and others.
After concentrating his mind to figure out what he had been thinking about just now, Su Jin mentioned joining the official position and immediately attracted strong support from Yan Biyun and Li Zhong.
"I have told you a long time ago that with Mr. Su's talent, he will definitely be able to reach high school. It is an honor for me to be an official in the same court as Mr. Su." Li Chong made no secret of his praise for Su Jin.
Su Jin smiled and said: "This is a shame. I can only write a few crooked poems. When it comes to the imperial examination, I know nothing about it."
Yan Biyun said hurriedly: "You can learn it. With Mr. Su's literary talent and a little guidance from famous teachers, you can successfully pass the imperial examination. When I returned to Bianliang a few days ago, I showed some of Mr. Su's poems to my uncle.
I highly praise you, but also regret that you didn’t take the imperial examination and asked me to advise you.”
Su Jin firmly believed that the words of the two people came from the bottom of their hearts, but he was always a little hesitant. He would take the imperial examination by himself. Not to mention whether he would pass the exam or not, what would happen to his family affairs? The plan he had set up would not be launched until spring next year.
The various shops in the house have complicated trivial matters, and the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce is aggressive. It is inevitable that they will not come up with poisonous schemes to deal with themselves. At this moment, they are withdrawing, just talking.
Bao Zheng was quite surprised to hear that Li Chong and Yan Biyun praised Su Jin so much. Although Bao Zheng also came from the imperial examination, he didn't care about the words sung in the streets. What he liked most was rolling up his trouser legs and talking to the people about the harvest and
Yu Yu; the two of them admired Su Jin so much that he looked at Su Jin in a different light.
"It turns out that Su Xiaoguan is so talented that you can make Lord Yan praise you full of praises. If this is true, it would be a pity not to serve the country as an official. Besides, your worries just now are not unreasonable. If you become an official, you will have an official.
As long as you abide by the law, be upright and love the people, no one will touch you. However, it seems too selfish to enter the officialdom with this purpose in mind. After joining the world, you still have to serve the people.
Just do something practical for the court."
Su Jin smiled and said: "What we are talking about here is hot. I don't have the capital to become an official. I still don't want to worry about the misty things."
Bao Zheng said: "How could it be? Mr. Lu, who is the Secretary of Education and Political Science in Luzhou, is my mentor. If you really want to do this, I will take you to visit him. After he passes the test, he will give you a scholar's body. This way
Then you are eligible to enter school and take the imperial examination. If you have a foundation in poetry and literature, wouldn't it be just in time to enroll now, and there are still several months before the autumn exam?"
Su Jin hurriedly waved his hands and said: "That can't be done. I, Su Ji, have a lot of things to do. Besides, this matter requires mother's consent. I can't decide at this moment."
Li Chong was extremely anxious and was about to interrupt, but Yan Biyun stopped him with a wink. Li Zhong didn't know the inside story, so he couldn't understand why Su Jin insisted on doing business, while Yan Biyun knew that Su Ji really couldn't live without his boss at the moment.
Yes, if Su Jin slaps his butt and leaves, Su Ji will probably lose half of the sky.
Bao Zheng didn't force it, and just said: "You should think about it. I have been receiving guests at home these days, and I will go to Duanzhou to take up my post at the end of the month. If you think about it, come and see me."
Su Jin hurriedly thanked him for his agreement and chatted for a while. Bao Zheng became increasingly drunk and was urged by the teacher outside to go back and rest.
Yan Biyun lost no time in asking Master Bao to inscribe a calligraphy treasure for them and Fenglou. Su Jin secretly praised Yan Biyun for his forward business vision and shrewd abacus.
Bao Zheng was so happy today that he didn't refuse even when he was drunk. He immediately picked up his pen and wrote out an old poem called "Dragon Flying Phoenix Dance" and presented it to Yan Biyun.
The poem says:
A pure mind is the root cause, and a straight path is the strategy of the body.
Good work will eventually build a building, and fine steel will not serve as a hook.
Rats and birds are happy when the warehouse is full, but rabbits and foxes are sad when the grass is gone.
The sages have taught us not to embarrass those who come after us.
After throwing the pen and leaving, Su Jin, Li Chong, Yan Biyun and other three people walked out of the backyard and stood respectfully to see him off. They didn't turn around until Bao Zheng's car was out of sight.
ps: This poem by Bao Zheng was written after he went to Duanzhou. As a plot consideration, I moved the time a little earlier and based on the research of Emperor Wupei. This poem perfectly expresses Bao Zheng’s aspirations. It is a work of clear ambition. The whole poem
The translated text is listed below for all book friends to appreciate.
"Book Duanzhou County Zhaibi"
Purifying one's mind is the root of cure. (Purifying selfish mind is the foundation of cure.)
The straight way is the purpose of one's body. (The straight way is the purpose of establishing one's body)
Good work will eventually make a building, (good wood will eventually become a pillar)
Jing steel does not make hooks. (Good steel is strong and unyielding)
Rats and sparrows are happy when the warehouses are full of grain.
The rabbit and the fox are sad when the grass is gone.
The sages have left their teachings (remember the teachings left by the sages on how to behave and behave)
Don’t shame those who come. (Never let future generations feel ashamed thinking of me) dd