In the Chengdu government office, the fragrance lingers.
On the table, the scent of sandalwood exudes a calming fragrance.
The decoration in the quaint room is very simple. In addition to a few paintings hanging on the wall, there are bookshelves full of books. In the center of the inner room of the government office, there is a plaque with four words written in regular script: It is rare to be confused.
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Zhang Wenshan, who had not seen him for a long time, was still wearing the simple gown. He was sitting quietly on the chair, looking at the secret decree that he had read several times.
After not seeing each other for half a year, Zhang Wenshan has aged a lot and lost a lot of weight. His hair, which was originally gray, is now silver. His body was already a bit thin, but now it is even more thin and out of shape. It makes people look strange.
He is worried.
However, his energy and energy were much better than when he was in Jiangning. The eyes that were originally filled with unwillingness and helplessness were now sparkling.
After packing the secret edict and carefully putting it into his arms, Zhang Wenshan picked up the tea cup and took a sip. When he raised his head, he accidentally saw the plaque above his head that read the words "rarely confused". He smiled.
, nodded and said to himself: Haha, damaging moves have a wonderful effect.
The words on this plaque were given to him by the scholar when he left Jiangning.
After seeing these four words, the muscles on Zhang Wenshan's face trembled. He raised his head and met Lu Heng's candid eyes. Seeing that Yong Zheng didn't seem to be sarcastic or teasing, Zhang Wenshan said nothing.
After a long time, I put these four words away. However, I always felt a little unhappy.
Zhang Wenshan is an upright and upright official, and he is not merciful to anyone. This is true for an official, and it is also true for a person. He often does not pay attention to the way he criticizes others.
Take the case of Lu Heng for example. In his opinion, the scholar is full of knowledge and talent. It would be a huge waste if he just lives in Jiangning. Therefore, every time he chats with the scholar, he will ask him directly face to face.
Lu Heng, do you have any plans to serve as an official?
And every time, the scholar always looked at him strangely, then took a sip of tea, smiled, and gently changed the topic to a place thousands of miles away.
Seeing Yong Zheng's unmoved expression, Zhang Wenshan was furious, his white beard trembled, and he snorted: "You kid, you are selfish!"
Even Wu Ningyuan, an old man with a hot temper, was often rolled his eyes by Zhang Wenshan.
Of course, with the friendship between the three of them, there would be no grudges in each other's hearts. Lu Heng and Wu Ningyuan also knew his character, so naturally they would not take him seriously. Every time they heard this old man talking generously about the principles of governing the country,
, Lu Heng, however, was extremely irritating and started chatting aside, muttering some irrelevant words to Wu Ningyuan. Wu Ningyuan was also extremely cooperative, chatting with Lu Heng in full swing.
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Zhang Wenshan, who was talking with his mouth dry and agitated, turned around and was shocked to find that the two people were huddled together, with wretched smiles on their faces, muttering something. At that time, seeing this
Zhang Wenshan was so angry that he almost fainted.
He stared at Lu Heng angrily and scolded: "Kuchiki!"
Then he turned his attention to Wu Ningyuan and saw the old prince rolling up his sleeves with a ferocious smile and a bad look on his face. The muscles on Zhang Wenshan's face trembled, and then he turned his attention to Lu Heng again and said word by word
: "It cannot be carved!"
Lu Heng looked at him, then turned to look at Wu Ningyuan who looked proud. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, shaking his head and sighing: "Bullying the weak is afraid of the strong!"
"Catch the wind and steer the ship!" Wu Ningyuan nodded and echoed.
Zhang Wenshan stared angrily at the two people who shared the same hatred, with his face turning green and white. Finally, the old man flicked his sleeves, glared at Lu Heng, and continued to bully the weak and fear the strong: "We are embarrassed!"
When they were in Jiangning, the three of them spent most of their time chatting like this. However, during the chat, Lu Heng also tactfully mentioned his personality to Zhang Wenshan.
As the saying goes, if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if the people are humble, they will be invincible. Oh no, the second half does not count. Anyway, what Lu Heng meant in his words is that steel is easy to break. It is a very tactful reminder to Zhang Wenshan that he must change himself.
Something's wrong.
However, seeing that the old man's words went in his left ear and out in his right ear, he didn't listen at all. Instead, he retorted that Lu Heng was too confused. Seeing this, Lu Heng could only shake his head and smile bitterly.
Finally, when Zhang Wenshan went to Chengdu to take up his post, Lu Heng gave these four words to him.
Seeing Zhang Wenshan's muscles trembling, as if he was about to argue again. Lu Heng shook his head and said three words to him calmly: "Take it yourself!"
Now, more than half a year has passed. Zhang Wenshan feels emotional every time he sees these four words.
It's rare to be confused, and it seems to mean that there is no intention to make progress. But from another aspect, it is a strategy of building a plank road to cross Chencang secretly.
Since it is rare to be confused, it means that I already know everything. However, I still pretend to be confused and act like I don't know anything.
But secretly, he has been planning the whole thing.
Just like the secret decree sent by His Majesty two days ago on this table.
On the surface, Zhang Wenshan still looked helpless when it came to dealing with the powerful family. However, in fact, he had already obtained a brilliant plan to remove the firepower from under the cauldron.
Now, His Majesty's secret decree has arrived. In the decree, His Majesty clearly expressed his support for Zhang Wenshan's approach.
Of course, the words in the imperial edict were much more tactful and tortuous. The emperor first praised Zhang Wenshan's talents, and the words clearly conveyed a signal, that is, Wenshan, do your best, I am very optimistic about you!
Then, the emperor drew inferences from the strategy of migrating powerful families to Taiyuan Prefecture to guard the border, and made it clear that he would promote this method throughout the country. The target would be those powerful families that endanger local public security and affect social harmony and stability.
After reading the whole article, Zhang Wenshan couldn't help but feel a little proud. It seems that for many years, His Majesty has not shown such a kind side to a minister. Now, His Majesty has shown such a kind and kind side to himself, Zhang Wenshan was almost moved.
Crying bitterly.
However, when he tasted the fragrant tea and read the last sentence, he almost burst out.
At the end of the imperial edict, the emperor sighed again. However, his words were a little damaged.
On the imperial edict, there is a line of words written like dragons and phoenixes: Well, the damaging tactics have a wonderful effect! Haha! I am very relieved!
At that time, Zhang Wenshan was stunned for a long time when he saw this line of small characters inscribed by the emperor. However, now that he saw His Majesty's comments again, he felt something more in his heart.
What a clever trick! Just a thought from that scholar!
Reminiscent of the strategy he saw written in the letter to him by the scholar before. Zhang Wenshan raised his head and looked at the four big characters on the plaque. He seemed to understand something and nodded as if he had gained something.
It’s rare to be confused, ha!
Yongzheng is a good-natured boy. He doesn't panic when things happen, and he seems indifferent, but he is already well prepared.
But I, oh no, I am a little too impatient!
It has been almost a year since I came to Chengdu, and Zhang Wenshan has also learned what Chengdu people say casually about Lao Tzu.
But, I don’t know how that boy is doing now? Is it possible that he still stays by Liu Qingqing’s side every day? Is it possible to be an infatuated young man?
After thinking about it, it seems that with Yong Zheng's character, this is probably the case!
Thinking of the carefree life in Jiangning, and the carefree chatting when the three of them got together. Zhang Wenshan, who was looking at the plaque, sighed deeply, and his mind couldn't help but feel a little wandering.
"Sir!" As he was distracted, the respectful voice of the government servant came from the door.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Wenshan looked away from the plaque, turned his head, looked at the yamen servant, and asked calmly.
"There is a Miao man outside the door, would you like to see me?" The officer smiled and said helplessly.
"Miao people?" Zhang Wenshan frowned. After sitting down, he took a sip of the tea cup and said to himself: "Tomorrow is the date agreed between me and the Miao elders. What are they doing here at this time?"
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Is it possible that you are just trying to make a cliche? Or are you trying to be the first to get there and get more benefits from this?
"Ask him to come back tomorrow!" After Zhang Wenshan thought for a while, he waved his hands impatiently and said to the yamen servant. Zhang Wenshan has never had a good face when dealing with these people who bend the law and pretend to be smart.
"Sir, I also said it, but this young man from the Miao family just won't listen!" the yamen servant said with a wry smile.
Not only did he not listen, this young man from the Miao family was simply stubborn. No matter what he said, he just couldn't listen. If the brothers outside hadn't stopped him, this young man would have almost barged in.
"Oh, by the way!" The yamen servant suddenly remembered something and hurriedly took out a green jade pendant from his arms and presented it to Master Zhizhou with both hands: "He also asked me to give this jade pendant to you!"
Jade pendant?
After Zhang Wenshan heard this, he suddenly felt angry in his heart.
Is it possible that they want to bribe the official?
For a moment, Zhang Wenshan's face became extremely ugly. When he turned his head and saw the jade pendant, the gloomy look on his face disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Isn't this the badge given to Yongzheng by Ning Yuan? Why does it appear here?
Could it be..., could it be that this boy Yongzheng has come to Chengdu?
Thinking of what might happen, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Wenshan's eyes. He walked quickly to the Yamen servant and reached out to grab the jade pendant. After looking through it carefully, he confirmed that it was genuine. He stretched out his hand and grabbed it.
The officer's arm was trembling: "Quick, quick, take me to see this young man from the Miao family!"
While saying this, Zhang Wenshan rushed out in a hurry. Behind him, the Yamen servant held the government office in both hands and chased him while shouting: "Sir, official uniform, your official uniform!"
Zhang Wenshan put on his official uniform in a haphazard manner and hurriedly walked to the door of the mansion without stopping. At a glance, he saw the young man from the Miao family who was shouting with the guarding yamen and was so anxious that he blushed and had a thick neck.
"Sir!" Seeing Lord Zhizhou come out, the government officials glared at the stubborn Miao family, then turned their heads, knelt on one knee respectfully, and saluted Zhang Wenshan.
But just now, the young man from the Miao family, who was blushing, had a thick nose, and was extremely stubborn, suddenly saw the biggest official empress he had ever seen in his life. He couldn't help but tremble nervously, his feet went weak, and he knelt down with a plop.
Zhang Wenshan waved his hands to the government officials, and then strode straight towards the young man from the Miao family who was kneeling in front of him. He raised the jade pendant in his hand, looked at the young man eagerly, and asked: "Where did your jade pendant come from?"