Liu Zhixing looked at his teacher's old face, then at Zhang Zhong's face, and thought to himself: If the trouble is not good, I'm afraid the relationship between master and disciple will end here.

Although we haven’t seen each other for more than ten years.

Their faces became familiar yet unfamiliar. But Liu Zhixing knew Zhang Chen's character well, which was strong and decisive.

If he decides on something, he will move forward bravely and never regret it.

If he doesn't believe in something, he won't take a step forward, and even eight horses can't pull him back.

I just don’t know, has Zhang Chen’s personality changed in the past ten years or so?

It would be great if something could be changed.

Liu Zhixing did not want the relationship between master and apprentice to break up.

Master Tiandi Jun, he is really grateful to Zhang Chen for his teachings. Without Zhang Chen, he would not be where he is today.

For scholars, the teacher cannot be disobeyed. What's more, as the prime minister and chief minister of the dynasty, what's wrong with helping the teacher with some "little things"?

Houses, land, and ancestral graves are nothing but trivial matters to many people.

But if he really helped Zhang Chen handle this matter, what about other relatives or old friends coming to seek help from him? Once a person's heart is shaken, it will fall into the abyss.

There is no turning back.

At that time, the chief ministers and ministers of the dynasty were all using their power for personal gain, but what about the civil and military officials below? If everyone followed the same example, wouldn't the official administration of the Han Dynasty have collapsed?

Besides.

Master of the Lord of Heaven and Earth.

The truth of scholars is clear.

Since you are a king, how can you talk about being a teacher?

Can personal feelings outweigh justice?

From the time Zhang Zhong arrived in Jiang County to Zhang Chen's arrival, Liu Zhixing had arranged everything, but he didn't know whether Zhang Chen would accept it.

After thinking for a moment and organizing his words, Liu Zhixing cupped his fists and saluted Zhang Chen: "Teacher, please forgive me."

"After the Meng Yuan people went south, the situation in Liaodong changed suddenly. When the King of Han first raised his army, there was no food and salary to pay to the meritorious soldiers, so he chose to award military merit to the fields. Some of the fields have been distributed for ten years. The people settled down and relocated.

How could you abandon the familiar fields?"

"If you force the meritorious soldiers, or the disabled meritorious soldiers, to leave their own land, I am afraid it will cause turmoil in the army."

"Not only will the King of Han not agree to this, I will not agree to it either."

Basic national policies cannot be changed.

The division of military power will continue in the future.

Until my king whips the sea and conquers the world.

Liu Zhixing looked at his mentor's old face, his eyes sparkling and his expression extremely determined.

Zhang Chen and Zhang Zhong were actually mentally prepared for this. Liu Zhixing said that day that private matters could be discussed, but official matters could not be discussed.

But Zhang Chen still couldn't sit still.

Isn't it just this little thing? I am your teacher. You said it so decisively in front of me, without any room for maneuver.

Where can I put my face?

Zhang Chen's face darkened, but he did not choose to get angry.

After all, this disciple was no ordinary person. He was the chief minister of the Han Dynasty and the prime minister of the cabinet. From now on, the Zhang family would still have to live in Liaodong, and there would be no benefit in falling out with Liu Zhixing.

Zhang Chen took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, came up with an alternative plan, and said: "Is this okay? Please take the time to ask the King of Han for a favor. I am willing to give away my land, fields and houses at the market price of silver.

, bought it from the ancestral grave."

Liu Zhixing was very disappointed when he heard this. He said he was so determined. But the teacher still refused to give up.

"Teacher, this is not a matter of money." Liu Zhixing patiently continued to explain: "This is a basic national policy. If it can be purchased, the disciple is willing to pay to buy back the teacher's land and house. But it is not possible."

"If it were an ordinary dynasty, the king would have an order to take back the land. Of course the soldiers would not dare to resist."

"It was the same in the Han Dynasty. The soldiers did not dare to resist. But the King of Han would not do this."

Having said this, Liu Zhixing raised his hands in front of his chest and patted them gently.

After two "bang bang" sounds, a steward of the mansion walked in from outside with a respectful look on his face, holding a black wooden box with a gold lock.

Liu Zhixing reached out and took the wooden box, along with the key to the box, placed it on the coffee table beside him, and said: "Teacher, please forgive me. Here is the deed of our current mansion, which was given to me by the King of Han."

Two shops and 500 acres of fertile land outside the city."

"The disciple was unable to keep the teacher's family property, and he did not dare to take back the teacher's family property. I am very sorry."

"This farm, house and shop are willing to be dedicated to the teacher. In addition, the disciples must do their best for the teacher to establish the academy."

Liu Zhixing spoke very sincerely and handled matters very thoughtfully.

Just one sentence.

Now that the teacher has returned to Liaodong, the disciples will ensure that the teacher has enough food and clothing. The Zhang family's life is prosperous.

Zhang Zhong was extremely grateful. His family had lost about the same number of fields, houses, and shops. What's more, what was in this wooden box was the fields, houses, and shops outside Chengjiang County, the capital of the Han Dynasty.

The only problem now is the ancestral graves.

But you can worship your ancestors first and then move the tombs.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zhong looked at Zhang Chen earnestly, hoping that his father would accept this farmhouse and solve the Zhang family's survival problem.

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. For the chief minister of the current dynasty, these fields and houses are definitely a drop in the bucket.

Zhang Chen was furious, stood up suddenly and said: "Liu Zhixing, as the chief minister of the dynasty, you can't even help me get the farm back, so that's it. I want to spend money to buy back the farm.

, you also refused. Finally, you offered it to me as a farm."

"I am not a beggar. I will never shamelessly accept your gifts. I only want my ancestral property."

Liu Zhixing and Zhang Zhong looked at Zhang Chen in shock.

Zhang Chen lowered his face, turned to Zhang Zhong and said, "I am already like a phoenix flying on the branches, looking down on us poor people. Son, let's go."

"Teacher, why did you say that?" Liu Zhixing's expression changed drastically, he stood up and blurted out. He wanted to say again, although I can't get my ancestral property back, I didn't treat the teacher badly.

But looking at Zhang Chen's reaction, he knew that if he said such words, it would definitely add fuel to the fire. He said nothing more, just shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, the teacher's temper has not changed at all, but has become worse.

"Father, that's not what Zhixing meant." Zhang Zhong's expression also changed drastically, and he stood up to persuade him.

"Do you also want to disobey me?" Zhang Chen suddenly turned his head and glared at Zhang Zhongdao.

Zhang Zhong immediately did not dare to say anything.

Immediately, Zhang Chen angrily took his son and left the Liu Mansion, got on the carriage and left. Liu Zhixing did not hold back, but respectfully sent Zhang Chen and his son off.

He stood in front of the door and watched the Zhang family's team disappear. He sighed and said, "My relationship with the teacher is over."

"I'm afraid I will also have a reputation of being mean and unkind."

"It's just that a real man does something and doesn't do something. He should stop being disturbed by it. It doesn't matter if it's this way or this way."

After finishing speaking, the expression on Liu Zhixing's face became determined, and he turned back to the mansion to rest.

Although he is no busier than before recently, how can it be really easy to deal with government affairs?

Take advantage of today's day off and have a good rest.
Chapter completed!