The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

But Zheng Zhi, who has been under a few years, has already adapted to the current official system in Lizhou.

And this Changan suddenly wants to call a new governor, and Zheng Zhi is the most unwelcome person. Even if the heavy snow is about to close the mountain, Zheng Zhi has to go to Longquan to discuss a countermeasure. .

Following Zheng Zhi's stumbling all the way, he finally arrived at Longquan Guanwai two hours later.

Zheng Zhi at this time.

There's no such thing as a down-and-out official.

His official uniform was already a little dirty, and even soaked through.

Zheng Zi, who was swaying, came to the gate of Longquan Temple with difficulty, held on to the gate post, slapped hard on the gate that opened to the inside, then hugged himself tremblingly and squatted down.

"bang bang bang"

After a few sounds.

The Taoist in the temple heard someone knocking on the door of the temple, and then went to the door of the temple.

It was found that an official appeared in Longquan Temple.

Then he took a look and found that this person was Biejia from Lizhou, so he quickly carried Zheng Zhi into the temple.

"My lord, my lord, Zheng Biejia is here, I'm so cold." One of them rushed to Li Daoling, shouting loudly.

After hearing the sound, Li Daoling in the room felt a little strange.

On such a severe cold day, why did Zheng Biejia, who was far away in Lizhou City, suddenly come to Longquan Temple?

And this time.

Zheng Zhi had already been carried to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, several Taoists lit a fire for Zheng Zhi.

"Cold, so cold." Zheng Zhi felt the temperature of the fire, and finally felt that his soul had returned to himself, and he approached the fire resolutely.

After a moment.

Li Daoling and Chen Feng arrived.

When the two of them saw Zheng Zhi's appearance, they wanted to laugh but didn't know where to start, and wanted to sympathize but didn't know how to sympathize, so they could only wait for Zheng Zhi to come back to his senses.

An hour later.

Finally it was Zheng Zhi who warmed up, and after drinking the boiled ginger soup, he regained some complexion.

At this time, Zhong Wen had already arrived in the kitchen.

Although Zhong Wen didn't know what Zheng Zhi was talking about when he came here, he also knew that Zheng Zhi chose such a day to visit Zhongzhong, there must be something important. ?"

"Hiss, I'm in a hurry. Who would have thought that it would be so cold, and the path would be blocked by heavy snow. I came here with great difficulty." Zheng Zhihuo came over, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Indeed.

He can take a carriage, or send someone to do it.

Perhaps this is also because Zheng Zhi has been used to handling affairs in person in the past few years.

Zhong Wen smiled, "Tell me, you rushed here so recklessly, did something serious happen?"

Zheng Zhi glanced at the people in the kitchen, he was a little embarrassed to speak.

Zhong Wen immediately understood, "Mo Li, you all go back, there is nothing wrong here."

Mo Li looked at it, with some displeasure on his face.

People with a kitchen full of people, why do they have to bombard themselves?

Mo Li is a lively person.

After Zheng Zhi came to Longquan Temple, she came to watch the fun.

Fortunately, Long Yu and the others didn't come, otherwise, this fight would probably have to start again.

Zhong Wen made a sound, and Mo Li, or other Taoists, left one after another.

Even Li Daoling and Chen Feng also left.

they know.

When Zheng Zhi rushed to Longquan Temple, he definitely didn't come to talk to them, he must come to talk to Zhong Wen.

"Everyone is gone, tell me, what's the matter!" Zhong Wen saw that there were no other people in the kitchen, and asked Zheng Zhi aloud.

Zheng Zhi took another gulp of ginger soup, "Oh, I don't even know what to call you now, Mr. Zhong Dazheng? Or Zhong Taibao? Or King Zhongjun?"

"What do you mean?" Zhong Wen didn't understand why.

"Chang'an, more than half a month ago, has rewarded you again. It is estimated that after the New Year's Day, Chang'an will come to announce the decree. Today, the people sent by Chang'an to Lizhou to proclaim the edict have arrived. According to my inquiries from him, you have been enshrined by the sage as Taishi Taibao, Zhuguo, Zuo Sanqi's regular attendant, the great general who protects the country, and the real person who protects the country, so that's why I said that." Zheng Zhi really didn't know. How should Zhong Wen be called?

With so many rewards, which one should be called is normal.

The general who protects the country, and the real person who protects the country, this is not what Zheng Zhi knows.

And he can ask the servant who announced the edict.

This general who protects the country is a first-rank rank.

If you really want to address him, you must address the highest-ranking official to show respect for the other party, but Zheng Zhizhen doesn't understand what the title of the Great General of the National Defense is.

What does Zhengyipin represent.

Zheng Zhishen has been in the officialdom for so many years, how can he not understand what this means.

And he also inquired.

This general who protects the country has the power to supervise the imperial power and nobles, and the power to beat the common people.

Can be imagined.

What kind of power is this.

But following Zheng Zhi's words, Zhong Wen's brows began to wrinkle again, "Okay, you can just call me Daoist, let's talk about things first."

Seeing that Zhong Wenmao seemed a little unhappy, Zheng Zhi hurriedly replied: "According to what the servant who announced the imperial edict said, Chang'an's resignation of your position as governor of Lizhou has already been made at the court. The new assassin."

"Oh? That's good. Anyway, I have already told the Holy Majesty that I will not take up the post of governor. It's not a big problem." Zhong Wen replied indifferently.

"Daoist, you are really... oh!!! Daoist, Lizhou was created by you. Right now, Lizhou is comparable to Shangzhou in the south. Daoist, why are you doing this? Like Lizhou Without you, it will be troublesome." Zheng Zhi said urgently.

"You, you think too much. In the past few years, I haven't bothered about Lizhou's affairs. Isn't this developing well? Besides, with you in Lizhou, even if Chang'an re-arranges a governor to come over, You can also make Lizhou well. What are you worried about? Worried that Chang’an will transfer you away? Speaking of which, you have been in Lizhou for many years. After all, it must be nearly ten years? What? What do you think? Promoted?" Zhong Wen joked.

Just don't drive Zheng Zhi.

Logically speaking, he should have been transferred to another place long ago.

He has held the post of Biejia for so long in a lower state, and it is estimated that Zheng is the only one in the entire Tang Dynasty.

According to Tang law.

For anyone to be an official in one place, the longest period is six to seven years.

And Zheng Zhi has already exceeded this limit.

A merit test every three years is already a decision to be transferred.

However, since Lizhou took the merit test a few years ago, the officials in Lizhou have never passed the merit test.

Officials in Quanli Prefecture have never thought about the merit test.

That is true.

All the officials in Quanli Prefecture, except for a few, belonged to Chang'an.

Most of the other officials are newly elected.

On the contrary, he didn't pay much attention to this merit test.

Furthermore.

The salary is high, and there are rewards from time to time.

Where can I become an official and have such good benefits?

Of course, if you go to another place to be an official and want to make money, that's another matter.

"Daoist, you are joking. It's another matter if you are promoted or not, but I have been used to it in Lizhou these years. I may not be used to it when I am transferred to other places. It is very good in Lizhou, very good." Zheng Zhi was bellowed. When Wen said this, he quickly defended himself.

Although I am an official, I want to climb up.

Even Zheng Zhi is the same.

When I came to Lizhou, I was from the fifth rank.

Up to now, it is still the best of the fifth rank.

Those with the same rank as him were either promoted or transferred.

Of course, in Zheng Zhi's heart, he also hoped that he could be promoted, or move a little bit.

But at the moment, he knew that without Zhong Wen speaking in Lizhou, no one could be transferred or separated.

Even if Chang'an wants to transfer people, it has to be approved by Zhong Wen, the former governor. Otherwise, why has there been no movement in the officialdom in Lizhou for so many years.

"Then it's over. Now that you're used to Lizhou, what can we do if Chang'an transfers a governor here? What should you do? Just do what he should do." Zhong Wen didn't care. Said.

"No, Daoist, there must be a reason why Chang'an suddenly said that he wanted to transfer a governor this time, and Daoist, you have developed Lizhou so well. I can't see others coming to pick the fruits, even if I People in Quanli Prefecture can't see it either. So, Daoist, see if you can write a letter to Chang'an so that Chang'an can change his mind. Moreover, the person dispatched by Chang'an this time is Xu Jingzong." Zheng Zhi saw Zhong Wen I didn't care about it, I was impatient immediately.

"Bie Zheng, I've stopped meddling in the matter of Lizhou. No one can do anything to you if you act in an orderly manner. Even if Chang'an appointed a new governor, this does not conflict with your official duties. As for what you are worried about, there is naturally a new law of Lizhou to check and balance him. And you said that it is good to pick fruits, or other things, you are thinking too much. It is good that Xu Jingzong can do things when he comes. If he does not do things, you will also You can beat him well." Zhong Wen didn't care.

Zhong Wen still knew what kind of person Xu Jingzong was.

History books say that this person is a traitor.

But Zhong Wen has always felt that these characters in history.

In the current dynasty, there must be traitors and loyal ones.

Whether it is traitorous or loyal.

No matter how good you are, where can you jump to Lizhou?

The current Lizhou is no longer the former Lizhou.

Everything is based on the people, any official, as long as you dare to do something that is not good for the people, the people will kill you.

Don't say what kind of governor you are, I guess you are a duke, a prince.

People can't take you down, but the law enforcement team dares to take you down.

The laws and regulations of the current Lizhou Law Enforcement Team have become more standardized.

Supervising the people is also supervising the officials.

Seeing that Zhong Wenmao seemed determined, Zheng Zhi could only sigh helplessly, "Ah!!! Daoist, since you have said so, then I can only follow your instructions. .”

The day.

Zheng Zhi has already returned to Lizhou.

Zheng Zhi wanted to spend a night in Longquan Guanli.

But he had to accompany Xuanzhao's servants from Chang'an.

Moreover, he also wanted to find out more about Chang'an from that person.

After Zheng Zhi left, Zhong Wen was called to his room by his master.

After a long time, Zhong Wen came out.

"Hey! Xu Jingzong, Xu Jingzong, I hope your treachery can bring benefits to Lizhou. If you dare to mess with the people of Lizhou, I will hang you on the gate of Lizhou for a hundred days. " Zhong Wen looked at the sky and muttered softly.

Chapter 794 Talking about the dining room and talking about the mainland

Who is Xu Jingzong?

Zhong Wen didn't care about it.

In this day and age, what's the difference between loyalty and treachery?

Just like Zhong Wen's own uncle Boxi.

He didn't have a good impression of Tang Guo.

According to him.