Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

Ten days passed in a flash.

When they traveled day and night, Zhang Kang and Zhang Zhu stood side by side in front of the city gate of Qinzhou. Zhang Kang took a peek at Zhu Shuo, who was concentrating on admiring the majestic city wall, and heaved a sigh of relief from the bottom of his heart.

It can be regarded as the end of the days when people mention Lu Sanyuan's brilliant achievements every day and every night!

Thinking of the feeling of listening to Lu Ci's glorious deeds over and over again, Zhang Kang couldn't help shivering.

If he had to go back to Beijing, he would definitely beat up the hateful friend who suggested that he go with Zhu Shuo, who had always been taciturn and not good at speaking.

——If even Zhu Xiwen, who praised that "brother Lu" like a torrential river, could be called "reticent", then most people in the world would be worthy of "cherishing words like words." Kim' the word out.

Zhu said that Zhang Kang, who seemed to be unaware of the fact that he sincerely echoed him all the way, was still in fear. After admiring the tall and majestic city wall, he smiled and whispered to his travel companions who were still in a daze: "Envoy Zhang Rujing should not be greedy at this time. For the city wall, let’s advance to the city.”

Only then did Zhang Kang realize that because of that distraction just now, he fell behind in the queue, making the people behind couldn't help turning their urging eyes to him.

According to their experience when they came this way, due to the approaching gunpowder smoke, the closer the border, the more cautious the city gate guards will be when examining the people entering the city. How can Qinzhou, which is said to be at the forefront, look so fast?

Surprised, Zhang Kang smiled a little embarrassedly, and quickly followed.

The team waiting to enter the city was indeed advancing very fast, and Zhang Kang felt that it was only a short while before it was their turn.

When he actually arrived at the front and back, Zhang Kang immediately understood how the inspection was done so quickly——Different from other prefectures that are usually only assigned four or five soldiers to inspect, the little Qinzhou was actually assigned two soldiers. As many as ten!

Countless guesses flashed through Zhang Kang's mind: Is it because Qinzhou has more soldiers than other places?Did His Majesty send additional reinforcements?There are still a lot of people in the daily process, so it has to be like this...

Zhu's focus is completely different from Zhang Kang's.

Even though he knew that brother Lu's official duties were heavy, and because he didn't know their specific deadlines, it was impossible to show up at the city gate, he still couldn't help looking around.

It's a pity that he looked around, but he still couldn't see the familiar figure.

Zhu said that he was not too disappointed: as long as he thought that when he went to the government office, he would immediately see brother Lu who had been away for a long time, and now he could work with him again, so he couldn't hold back the corners of his lips.

Since they came here under the edict, they shouldered heavy responsibilities, and they were full of fighting spirit and eager to try. Naturally, they would not deliberately hide their identities and ask for trouble like Wang Qinruo did back then, but simply and neatly showed the knot ribbons that they carried close to their bodies.

The originally expressionless city gate soldiers frowned at first glance, then politely told them to wait in place, and trotted away.

Zhang Kang and Zhu said that they waited patiently at the same place as they said, and after a very short time, the soldier left and returned.

This time, Xu confirmed that the identities of the two were true, and the other side was no longer as serious as before, but showed an uncontrollable smile.

However, at this moment, Zhu Shuo's eyes were completely attracted by the figure following the soldier unhurriedly, and he subconsciously held his breath, completely ignoring the change in the other's expression.

He opened his mouth several times before finally making a broken voice: "Brother Lu——!"

That person with a gentle smile on his face is not exactly Lu Ci who has been away for many years!

Although he has lost a lot of weight, and his stature has also increased a little, but whether it is the elegant temperament that makes people feel good, or the radiant handsome appearance, they are still the appearance in his memory.

Zhu said unconsciously, he had forgotten his prudence and walked forward quickly.Seeing him like this, Lu Ci walked towards him with strides.

When Zhu said that he was close to him, without waiting for anyone's reaction, Lu Ci stretched out his arms with a smile, and very naturally hugged him into his arms: "I'm counting the time, and with Brother Zhu's eagerness, if it's not today, then It's tomorrow, and the result is really unexpected."

It's not just Liu and Zhu in the capital who care about friends thousands of miles away?

Zhu said that he was so excited that he didn't hear what Lu Ci said clearly, and he stretched out his arms without thinking about it, and hugged him tightly.

... Zhang Kang stared dumbfounded at the two embracing each other.

After hugging for a long time, Zhu said that he regained some sanity. He realized that this might damage Brother Lu's dignity in public, so he hurriedly let go of him embarrassedly: "Brother Lu has heavy business, but there is no need to—"

Lu Ci interrupted him with a smile: "Brother Zhu resigned from the embassy at my request and came all the way from afar without hesitation. I can't repay this deep friendship even if I speak thousands of words. Now it's just a good time It’s just a matter of wandering around the city wall recently, why don’t you need it? Brother Teng also intends to come, but he needs to go to the fortress to inspect today, so we won’t be able to see him until later.”

Hearing what Lu Qinzhou said in person, the common people who had been watching and eavesdropping curiously with their ears pricked up, immediately understood the identity of the visitor who attracted Lu Qinzhou to pick him up in person.

Zhu said that although he was not more delicate and sensitive than Liu Qi, it was not difficult to detect that the eyes of others suddenly turned warm on him, and hurriedly said: "Brother Lu's words are wrong. I came here this time not for the friendship of all friends, Rather, it is to follow the original heart. The so-called Dao refers to loyalty for ministers, filial piety for sons, propriety for self-doing, and righteousness for ordering things... Afterwards, we can talk about the country, family, people, and things."

Listening to Zhu talking about the familiar eloquence, the fluent citing of scriptures, and the experience and experience...

Lu Ci felt a little nostalgic, but also a little dumbfounded.

He was about to change the subject, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Zhang Kang who had been standing aside for a long time without saying a word, so he smiled and said, "This must be Zhang Rujing's envoy."

After Zhang Kang's initial gaffe to Zhu was over, he unknowingly focused all his attention on his immediate boss, Lu Ci.

The appearance is really handsome, and the age is really young.

It is probably because Zhu Yuanwailang mentioned it all the way in his ear. Even though this man has been away from Beijing for several years, for various reasons, Lu Wenquxing, who is talked about by people in Beijing, has something to say with Zhu Yuanwailang. There is a smile, very gentle and approachable, but he inexplicably exhibits an indescribable majesty, which makes him feel faintly shocked and nervous.

Before he could think about it, Lu Ci's warm greeting disrupted his subsequent thoughts.

"It's the subordinate."

Zhang Kang was inevitably a little surprised.

After all, in his opinion, Lu Ci, who had just ascended to the position of Jiedushi on Qingyun not long ago, and commanded this important army, would be distracted from remembering that he was just appointed as a seventh-rank envoy of Rujing The first and last names are really unbelievable.

Even though he is ambitious and does not hesitate to abandon literature and pursue martial arts, he still wants to make some achievements, but he knows very well in his heart: Although he was apparently sent to assist in Qinzhou's military affairs, his relationship with Lu Jiedu The gap between grades can be said to be one sky and one earth, and the only thing that is close is age.

But while Zhang Kang felt disappointed, he felt a little relieved that judging from Lu Ci's good reputation alone, he was not a person who would be greedy for his subordinates, but a rare one who could listen to the advice of senior officials.

But he didn't expect Lu Jiedu to be so careful and approachable. When they first met in the first day of junior high school, he would reveal his identity with a single word.

Zhang Kang cupped his hands and saluted, he really couldn't pretend to be flattering and flattering, so he said cautiously: "I met Lu Jiedu here. Because of the rush, I was quite embarrassed and disrespectful. I hope Jiedu Haihan."

Seeing his response, Lu Ci couldn't help deepening the smile on the corners of his lips, and said straight to the point: "I see Zhang Rujing's biography, although the articles are delicate and beautiful, but his actions are bold and straightforward. They are straightforward, unrestrained and joyful, which is really admirable. Why? Once we met, he became a tactful and reserved person?"

Zhang Kang's eyes widened in astonishment.

Lu Ci didn't intend to chat with the left arm and right arm who had been looking forward to it for a long time at the gate of the city where more and more people gathered, but after unexpectedly bewildered Zhang Kang, he led the two to the government office logically.

I saw that it was carefully repaired more than two years ago, and then received funding one after another, and expanded it. Now it has become a rather imposing three-story pavilion, which can be regarded as a "magnificent scale" in the state government office. Zhu and Zhang were severely surprised by the praise of the Qinzhou government office.

Because of their official duties, all those who walked the dry road along the way between the two of them did not stop at post houses, and they also saw dilapidated government offices.

Both of them are used to it: After all, the officials are well aware of how much bitterness is hidden behind the phrase "officials do not repair government offices".

It's so glamorous and beautiful, it's the first time I've seen it.

Rao Zhu said that he firmly believed that brother Lu would not do some absurd things of embezzling the minister's money for the sake of enjoyment, and he couldn't help but feel terrified.

The shock and suspicion in Zhang Kang's eyes were too obvious to hide.

Lu Ci took a panoramic view of the two people's reactions, and then realized that he should explain a few words: "Because of the enthusiasm of the squires and the generosity of the wealthy households, we are fortunate to have this good house as the government office. Please, you can rest assured."

At first, it was because of Lu Ci's kindness to drive away Tubo's powerful cavalry and protect the peace of Qinzhou that the wealthy gentry was willing to run forward and back to raise money to repair the dilapidated official residence.

The subsequent expansions were all related to the refugee resettlement policy that Lu Cidou gave Teng Zongliang to preside over.

In addition, the envoy's money has increased with the regular holding of tea mountain planting and tea market - from the initial shortage and difficulty in turnover, to a slight surplus, and now to the affluence, Teng Zongliang has completely stopped thinking about those private debts.It was only then that Lu Ci stopped being frugal, and used all the donations he received one after another after inviting the officials to expand the government offices.

The fact that the government office can be built so glamorous and majestic does not represent the people's fat and anointment from exploitation, but the upright aspiration of the people.

In this way, it naturally made the officials busy in it feel extremely honored, and for a long time, even walking was as agile as the wind.

It's just that neither Zhu Shuo nor Zhang Kang's official ranks have reached the last four ranks of the court officials, so they don't know anything about this matter that has aroused small discussions in the court for a while.

Zhang Kang was still busy digesting the news, and accidentally missed the tacit eyes that Lu Ci and Zhu Shuo exchanged quickly.

Although he really wanted to catch up with his lovely brother Zhu whom he hadn't seen for a long time, but Zhang Kang, who had a resume that was quite to his liking, and who had won the little emperor's favor, was in front of him, so Lu Ci naturally wanted to get in touch with him more first.

Looking at Zhang Kang who was still at a loss, Lu Ci's smile became more gentle.

——In this way, it is easy to know how much work will be assigned to the other party next, so that it is not considered wasteful.

The author has something to say: Notes:

Fan Zhongyan's special composition "Nanjing Mansion Student Zhu Congdao's Famous Statement" clarified the meaning of "congdao" and preached his educational purpose, aiming to cultivate useful talents with lofty ambitions, noble morals and contributions to society.Fan Zhongyan's understanding of "Tao" is: "A minister is based on loyalty, a son is based on filial piety, doing oneself is based on propriety, ordering things is based on righteousness, protecting the people is based on faith, and treating things is based on benevolence." "Tao", "Then you can talk about the country, the family, the people, and things. Wouldn't it be great?" This is also the encouragement for all the students of Tianfu Academy. (Zhuge Yibing, author of "Research on Fan Zhongyan")