Three Kingdoms: Plundering Entries, From Merchants to Emperors

Li Wen, the governor of Wei County, led the army to cooperate with Lu Zhi and Huangfu Song to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion and made great contributions. He was a fair and just official, and was well-known. All the officials of Wei County were in awe of him.

Facing the man in front of him, Zhang Chen had deep respect in his heart.

Last time, he killed Zhao Xiong and Guo Dayong. It was the governor who ordered him to cover up for him and gave him a formal commission, making him the legitimate magistrate of Guangping County.

Zhang Chen has always been grateful for this.

"Are you Zhang Chen, Zhang Zifan?" Li Wen asked in a calm tone.

"My Lord, I am Zhang Chen."

"Look up."

Zhang Chen slowly raised his head and looked at the person in front of him.

Li Wen looked solemnly, and an inexplicable aura arose.

Li Wen looked Zhang Chen up and down, and there was a bit of surprise in his eyes.

"Zhang County Magistrate... is so young! How old are you?"

"Your Excellency, I am sixteen years old this year and just got married at the beginning of the year."

After hearing this, Li Wen's eyes flashed with a hint of spirit: "It is true that young people are formidable. At such a young age, he has achieved such a great feat. There is no doubt that he will have a bright future in the future."

"Your Excellency is too kind." Zhang Chen bowed again and said, "I am grateful to the governor for his grace. As a Han minister, I eat the salary of the emperor and worry about the emperor. This is my duty and I dare not take credit for it."

"Well, you are humble and respectful, and you are a gentleman. This official I was right about you!" Li Wen looked at Zhang Chen and smiled with satisfaction, "Zhang County Magistrate, do you know why I saved you that day?"

Zhang Chen thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency is an upright official, and you know what kind of officials the people need. Zhao Xiong and Guo Dayong are unkind officials who harm the people. Your Excellency has long intended to get rid of them. But firstly, Zhao Xiong was rewarded for his merits, and the Yellow Turbans have just been pacified, so it is not appropriate to kill a meritorious person. Secondly, the court is full of the trend of selling official positions and titles. If this person is executed, it will only be another person who exploits the people. "

Li Wen nodded "Yes, what you said is very pertinent."

"Although I killed Zhao Xiong rashly, it was exactly what you wanted." Zhang Chen continued, "Your Excellency also wants to see how capable I am and whether I can be the head of this county?"

"Hahaha! Good!" After hearing this, Li Wen immediately praised: "Yes, Hua Tuo came to my house that day and praised you very much. But this matter is serious, and I can't hand over such a big county to you based on one-sided words. So, I sent many people to Guangping to see how you govern the county."

" Fortunately, you did not disappoint me. "Li Wen nodded and said with a smile: "You appeased the refugees, opened up wasteland, and reduced taxes. These are all measures that benefit the people. You organized county soldiers, quelled banditry, and wiped out the Black Mountain bandits. Now you lead the army to rescue Ying Tao and save the people from danger. You can fight on horseback and govern on foot. Such talents are rare!"

Zhang Chen bowed again and said: "Your Excellency is too kind. If it were not for your kindness, Zifan would not have achieved what he has today."

"Come here, present the things." After Li Wen said this, a messenger came in, holding two brocade boxes and placed them in front of the table.

Li Wen looked at Zhang Chen and said, "Zhang County Magistrate, I appreciate your talent, so I ordered my subordinates to summon you here to give you a chance."

Zhang Chen was shocked when he heard this, and asked hurriedly, "Sir, what do you mean?"

"Open these two brocade boxes and take a look."

After hearing this, Zhang Chen walked forward carefully, picked up one of the brocade boxes, and opened it gently.

Inside was a piece of silk.

Zhang Chen took out the silk, unfolded it gently, and looked at the contents on it, but he was shocked.

"Sir, this..." Zhang Chen's expression changed and he couldn't help but exclaimed.

This is an imperial edict, an imperial edict to promote Zhang Chen to the prefect of Wei County!

"Sir..." Zhang Chen looked at the imperial edict and was a little at a loss for a moment.

Official positions above the prefect have always been appointed by the court. But he has not yet established connections in the court, so why would the court issue this edict to appoint himself as the prefect of Wei County?

Who recommended me?

Zhang Chen was deeply puzzled.

Li Wen said calmly: "The Qiang people in Liangzhou are in turmoil. The emperor has issued an order to order General Huangfu to lead the army to suppress the rebellion and to appoint me as the governor of Wuwei. The order has been issued and I will be transferred soon. You are a talented person, and it is a pity to be confined to Guangping. Therefore, I recommend you as the governor of Weijun. Weijun is an important town in Jizhou. I hope you will not disappoint me and govern this place well."

"Sir..." After hearing this, Zhang Chen's heart turned from surprise to ecstasy, but he still said with tears in his eyes: "Sir, I have no way to repay your kindness. I must remember your teachings and never let you down!"

"Okay, okay!" Li Wen nodded and pointed to another brocade box: "This is the firstIn the two brocade boxes, there is a great gift from me for you, open it and have a look. "

Zhang Chen picked up the second brocade box and gently opened it.

There was an envelope inside, Zhang Chen opened the envelope and slowly took out the letter inside.

This was a letter of recommendation, which was stamped with the seal of the governor.

Zhang Chen looked at the contents above and could not help but bow to Li Wen again.

"Sir, what virtue and ability do I have to be so favored by you? "Zhang Chen covered his face and cried, his gratitude was beyond words.

This is not an ordinary recommendation letter, but a recommendation letter for "Xiao Lian"!

The Han Dynasty implemented the recommendation system, so-called "county recommends Xiao Lian, state recommends Mao Cai", Xiao Lian and Mao Cai are like the fame of later generations. With such a reputation, you will have a bright future and smooth sailing in the future.

The most talented person is Xiucai. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, in order to avoid the name of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, it was changed to Maocai. Only those with outstanding talents can get this honor through the recommendation of the state and county. Ju Su was recommended as Maocai.

Xiao Lian, as the name suggests, Siyi means to be filial to parents and be honest and diligent in government. Officials with filial and honest backgrounds are generally considered to be on the right track and in the clean stream, and are highly valued. They have a bright future and rise to prominence after entering the government. Dong Zhao, the magistrate of Yingtao County, was selected as a filial and honest official.

If Zhang Chen had the honor of being a "filial and honest official", he could completely get rid of his identity as a merchant and become a famous scholar in the clean stream!

This gift may not be a big deal to others, but it is extremely valuable to Zhang Chen!

Li Wen said: "I know you come from a humble background, but with this honor, you will surely rise to prominence in the future. I only hope that when you achieve great success in the future, you will not forget your original intention today and put the people first. "

Just a few words, but with great force, Zhang Chen felt his heart was moved and full of admiration.

Zhang Chen looked at Li Wen, and saw that his vigorous face was full of hope, and his deep eyes seemed to be sending him a deep message.

Zhang Chen couldn't help but tremble, knelt down, and kowtowed heavily to Li Wen.

"I will definitely live up to your high expectations!"