The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 962 Chapter 937 Future No. 1 Scholar Meets No. 1 Scholar

When Ji Zhibai stepped off the carriage in a white robe of a Jinshi, Geng Ge, the director of the Transportation Department, took a step ahead of Fang Yun and walked quickly to meet Ji Zhibai, while Ding Haosheng, the general of Beimang, also quickened his pace.

Fang Yun walked slowly forward, and many officials behind him were in trouble.

With Fang Yun in front, they could not surpass him, but they would not leave a good impression on Ji Zhibai, after all, many people had been attached to Ji Zhibai before. However, now the Left Xiang Party has completely abandoned Ning'an County. After Shen Zhubu was sentenced, Ji Zhibai no longer sent letters to the officials of Ning'an County.

These officials hated Ji Zhibai and other Left Xiang Party members for abandoning them, but they also hoped that they would change their minds.

In their eyes, the Left Xiang Party members who could be in harmony with the world and go along with the flow were the right choice. Fang Yun was simply the nemesis of officials. Since Fang Yun gained power, everyone tried their best to help Fang Yun like a grandson, fearing that they would be punished by Fang Yun for any problem.

Fang Yun's sentences were extremely strange. Some were very light, while others were very heavy. Moreover, he never tortured anyone. He only executed people according to the law after conviction.

Only a few young officials deliberately fell behind the team and stayed away from Ji Zhibai.

They had expressed their attitude with their feet.

Last year, these young officials admired Ji Zhibai very much and felt that Ji Zhibai was a dragon among men. But when Fang Yun came to Ning'an, they instinctively compared Ji Zhibai with Fang Yun. Every time they compared, they recognized Ji Zhibai less.

Now, many people even hate what Ji Zhibai did in the past.

Perhaps in their official careers, they could not resist the erosion of bureaucratic power and would become the same as Ji Zhibai in the future, but this could not deprive them of their respect for Fang Yun.

This world always needs different people.

Fang Yun walked slowly forward, smiling at Ji Zhibai who was blocked by the officers and officials of the Transportation Department and Beimang Army.

Ji Zhibai has clear eyebrows and eyes, and is particularly handsome. His eyes are very bright, and his gestures have a certain aura.

The two looked at each other, and their hatred was as deep as the sea, but they smiled and nodded.

Fang Yun's eyebrows and eyes changed slightly, but he recovered quickly because he remembered his experience in the Jinshi Hunting Ground.

After greeting Geng Ge and Ding Haosheng, Ji Zhibai took the initiative to separate the crowd and led the people of the Transportation Department and the Beimang Army to meet Fang Yun.

The two walked towards each other, and finally stopped and looked at each other.

Fang Yun stood tall and straight, like a mountain, and Ji Zhibai had to bow and say, "Student Ji Zhibai, meet Fang Xusheng."

Fang Yun did not bow, but just bowed slightly and said, "Your subordinate, Gong Yun, meet Ji Zhibai."

Fang Yun was a seventh-rank acting county magistrate, while Ji Zhibai was a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel. In the civil service sequence, Fang Yun was two levels lower than Ji Zhibai, but Fang Yun had the title of cabinet councilor, so even if he called himself a subordinate, he could bow casually.

"Master Fang, you are polite." Ji Zhibai returned the greeting, but the degree of his bow was greater than Fang Yun.

Ji Zhibai's followers were so angry that they gnashed their teeth, but there was nothing they could do.

Fang Yun smiled and said, "Master Ji was the top scholar last year. We thought you would rise to prominence, but you came here by ox cart. It seems that Master Ji is very free in the Ministry of Personnel."

"How can I be free? The reason why I don't rise to prominence is to take a break from my busy schedule, read books on the road, and see the scenery along the way." Ji Zhibai said with a smile.

Fang Yun said, "I once recited a poem in the Jinshi hunting ground, for you and for me. I wonder if Brother Ji remembers it? I can't remember it clearly."

The officials behind Fang Yun were very puzzled. It was impossible for Fang Yun to forget his own poem.

Ji Zhibai also fixed his eyes and said, "Of course I remember. The cold wind and spring sun compete to be willows, and civil officials and military generals seek to be granted titles. How much hatred has heroes throughout the ages, and a smile will wipe out the grudges when they meet."

After Ji Zhibai finished reciting the poem, his eyes froze, and strange light and shadow seemed to flash in his eyes, but in an instant, the jade pendant on his waist released invisible power and entered his body.

Soon, Ji Zhibai's eyes were clear, and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

Fang Yun seemed to know nothing, and said: "It's hard for Master Ji to remember so clearly. Since Master Ji is tired from the journey, I will go to bed early after welcoming you. Other matters will be discussed tomorrow."

"Thank you, County Magistrate Fang."

Fang Yun held a small banquet for Ji Zhibai, and then returned to the county government.

Arriving at the study, Fang Yun stood up and bowed, saying: "Student Fang Yun has something unclear, and I would like to ask the great scholar on duty."

The breeze blew in the study, and an old man in a purple robe suddenly appeared. This man had a childlike face and white hair. At first glance, he looked nothing, but a closer look revealed that his breathing sounded like the rushing river, deafening, and his eyes seemed to contain emptiness, a chaos, as if the world was about to open.

There was a faint light like the waning moon around him, which was particularly unique at night.

This man was the great scholar Zhou Qingtian, who possessed a four-pole ancient sword and was extremely terrifying.

Fang Yun was envious when he saw the brilliance. The talent of a great scholar is like the moon, and all evils are afraid of him. Not only has the appearance of his talent changed, but the power of his talent has also become stronger, so he can blow away monsters and kill barbarians with a flick of his finger.

Fang Yun knew that Zhou Qingtian was practicing and suppressed his own power, otherwise it would inevitably form a strange phenomenon, which would be known to the whole county, so he made a long story short.

"Mr. Zhou, I found that Ji Zhibai's temperament changed drastically after leaving the hunting ground. Someone reminded me that he might be affected by the power of the miscellaneous family. Is this true?"

"I can't say." Zhou Qingtian's eyes were empty and his tone was vague.

Fang Yun was stunned and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Qingtian nodded slightly, a breeze blew up in the study, and his body turned into countless light spots, slowly dissipating.

Fang Yun sat back in front of his desk and kept thinking in his mind.

"It cannot be said that the great scholar must be a half-saint. I am afraid that Liushan changed Ji Zhibai with the help of Zongsheng's power. At present, I can't recruit anyone to fight against Zongsheng, and the power of the holy temple that can be mobilized is limited now, let alone rashly fight against Zongsheng. The power of Zajia is indeed great!”

Fang Yun's eyes flashed with vigilance, and then he began to deal with official duties.

Now that Fang Yun has taken over the power of Ning'an County, he has a lot to do. He just finished discussing the details of the crackdown with his staff and Ning'an officials yesterday. Today, he also discussed for a long time to popularize health knowledge, which will be launched in a few days. Activity.

Now, we still have to deal with Ji Zhibai.

After Fang Yun looked through some documents, he held the official seal in his hand, and the invisible power went directly to the mailing and receiving room through the official seal, asking the people in the mailing and receiving room to find the documents he needed.

Although Fang Yun has said that all officials are not required to be waiting at night, only some of the officials who keep watch are needed, some officials and staff are still accustomed to waiting at all times and do not dare to sleep until late at night.

Fang Yun was busy until late at night as usual. He found a problem with a case that Ji Zhibai had reviewed, so he asked the clerk in the mailing and receiving room to send the relevant files.

A quarter of an hour later, there was a knock on the door, and then Fang Yingwu entered the study with a large stack of documents.

Fang Yun turned around and saw that Fang Yingwu looked a little depressed, and said half-jokingly: "Cousin, could it be that the grape trellis in the backyard collapsed?"

The so-called grape trellis collapsed is a funny saying in official circles. It is said that one day the county magistrate summoned the county officials for a meeting, and a magistrate came forward with his face covered with scratches. All the officials present knew that this man was henpecked and must have been scratched by his wife, so the county magistrate deliberately laughed and asked him what he was hurt about. Dian Shi hesitated and said that the grape trellis at home collapsed.

The next day, everyone found that the county magistrate also had scars on his face. When Dian Shi asked why, the magistrate hesitated and said: "The grape trellis in the back office also collapsed."

Fang Yingwu smiled bitterly and said: "It's not a family matter, it's just that he died from the Heavenly Tree and wasted a Heavenly Leaf."