Zhang Ye, who was sitting upright in the flower hall, was very upset.
A few years ago, Lord Zhang was doing a great job in the position of Suizhou magistrate. Seeing that his career was going well, he was affected by an inexplicable civil war. The local tribe blamed him for his poor suppression. Some people in the court made him irresponsible, but he had no choice but to honestly build a copy of the apology and go home.
When he was at home, he was not idle either. He had been living in the officialdom for many years, but who had few old bosses or old friends? He walked around and got along with the ones he should have. After a long time, the accident in Suizhou was forgotten. With the operation of his friends, he finally had the opportunity to come back. Although his official position changed from a prefect to a prefectural magistrate, and from a top leader to a second leader, he still happily took office.
Why?
Compared with Suizhou, which has been uneven winds and rains in recent years, Linzhou is smaller, but it is a place where merchants gather and a place where all directions meet. If you can work in such a rich place, the ancestral tomb will emit blue smoke. Anyone who catches this opportunity will definitely be overjoyed.
Besides, there are constant wars in the north, and the imperial court and the Beihu have a victory or defeat. It seems that the border has been difficult to calm in recent years. Linzhou is not only a transportation hub, but also an important military supplies distribution center and transfer station. As long as you are careful and don’t make a mess, you can always share some credit. Although you have to take risks and may be blamed, as the saying goes, wealth and honor are sought in danger! You have not let you personally take the arrows and stones to the battlefield, so what else can you not be satisfied?
Who knew that it became today's situation after working for less than half a year!
Just as he was in a state of confusion, a servant walked into the back hall and bowed: "Master, there is a man named Xiao Jing who is asking for a visit."
"No!" Zhang Ye said angrily: "Didn't you tell you? Before the order was given, the master did not see anyone. People from outside said that the official was unwell and it was difficult to meet the guests?"
The servant said with a grievance: "The villain naturally told him. However, he said that no matter what, he must meet the master today. If he couldn't see him, he would not leave. By the way, he also said that he was the president of the Mirror..."
Zhang Ye slapped the table heavily and grinned, "Are you still finished? If you don't want to leave, just let him stay! Haha, it's not OK. That doesn't seem to be out of my state yamen? In this way, you go find two people with hands and feet and beat him out first!"
The servant went away. Before he left, Zhang Ye, who had come to his senses, suddenly called him and asked, "You said just now that he claimed to be the president of the Mirror? Do you hear it sincerely?"
"It should be true." The servant replied, "The villain was afraid that he would hear it wrong, so he asked it for a second time."
Zhang Ye’s expression on his face was strange. He pondered for a moment and said, “I want to see what he sells in the gourd. You bring him in!”
After a while, Xiao Jing stood in front of Zhang Ye.
He bowed solemnly and said, "Xiao Jing, a grass man, has met Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Ye nodded lazily and said, "Young Master Xiao, don't have to be too polite. I am sick and exhausted in handling official duties. It is really not suitable to meet guests. If it weren't for the famous Beijing Mirror President Xiao Da arrived, I would definitely not meet. Please sit down. If you have any advice, please tell me a long story.
Xiao Jing sat down as he spoke. While Zhang Ye was pretending to be coughing, he raised his head and quickly glanced at the other person's appearance, and felt at ease.
"I'm sick on my body" or something must be made up. But if he was nervous because he couldn't sleep or eat for ten days or half a month, Xiao Jing would definitely believe it. It's very simple, just look at his eyes and you'll know: the dark circles next to Lord Zhang's eyes are almost catching up with the national treasure giant panda!
Xiao Jing said calmly: "Linzhou has undergone a major change, and it is thanks to Lord Zhang who is in charge to stabilize the situation. Now, Xiao is very impressed when he sees the Lord doing business with his own eyes."
Zhang Ye waved his hand and said, "It's over-reputation!"
Seeing Xiao Jing's gaze wandering, he said with a smile: "I'm ashamed that the yamen is too nervous, everyone is too busy, and there is no one who serves tea and water. It's not a way to treat guests when the guests come, but there is really nothing to do now. Please forgive me."
Xiao Jing sighed, "It's okay, Xiao is not thirsty. What Mr. Zhang said is true. I saw a policeman at the door just now, and he was still as if he had not had enough food. I thought that when the Beihu people invaded, the people in the prefecture yamen suffered a loss of seven or eight. At this moment, it would be difficult to do things."
It sounds like there is something in the words!
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes and said, "Young Master Xiao is here to express his feelings in front of me?"
Xiao Jing shook his head and said, "No. You won't go to the Three Treasures Palace without any trouble. Xiao has private affairs and official affairs. What about private affairs... I heard that the Lord is a member of Puhua Town, I wonder if it's right?"
Zhang Ye nodded slowly, his face better than before.
Xiao Jing continued: "Xiao was idle and wild crane, but he was settled when he arrived in Puhua Town. Moreover, the Mirror newspaper was also in Puhua Town. In this way, Xiao was considered a person from half of Puhua Town and had a bit of homesickness for the town. At the beginning, I heard about Lord Zhang's name, but unfortunately I had no chance to meet him. Now I am lucky to come to Linzhou, so of course I have to visit my fellow villagers and elders."
Zhang Ye finally had a smile on his face: "The young master has done a lot of things in the town and has done a lot of good things that benefit his hometown. I have heard of it when I am idle."
He found out about Mr. Zhang's hometown from Qin Ziqian early in the morning, so he dared to report himself that he was the president of the newspaper. In the first half of the year after the release of the Mirror News, Zhang Ye was still unemployed at home, and even if he went out, he just went to the capital to run for an official position. Of course, he knew what Mirror News was and how much energy it had.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "It's just a trivial matter, I'm sorry."
After a few more polite words, they were talking about the landscape characters in Puhua Town. The atmosphere between the guests and the host became much more harmonious without realizing it.
As they chatted, Xiao Jing saw that it was almost time, so he changed the subject and said, "As soon as the Linzhou matter happened, Xiao was also anxious. Taking advantage of the opportunity to come to ask for advice, he also wanted to share the worries of the adults. This is what he said just now."
"Oh?" Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Although I am sick, I am still in charge of Linzhou affairs and always know some situations. The city of Zhou is ruined, but at least it is still peaceful and quiet at the moment, and there is no trouble. As for reconstruction and restoration, it will not take a day or two, so I think the court can understand it. I wonder why I am worried about it in the young master's opinion?"
Xiao Jing said solemnly: "The so-called loyal words are unpleasant. Xiao is quick to speak quickly. Today, he said something. Do not blame him: If you hadn't known that the disaster was coming, why would you be so haggard and anxious all day long?"
Zhang Ye moved the corner of his mouth and frowned and said, "The disaster? Where did the disaster come from? The people of Beihu have already left. Could it be that they still have the courage to go back?"
I really can't chat happily. I'm kind enough to help you pass the test, but you tried your best to get sloppy with me! If it weren't for the sake of the people in the city...
Xiao Jing said calmly: "The disaster naturally does not refer to the people of Beihu. Lord, the people of Hu have been gone for two months. Has the court ever given an order?"
Zhang Ye said indifferently: "I have reported it, and someone has come to ask about the situation in Linzhou again, but there was no news later. It is ice and snow outside, and even if there is anything to deal with it, it will not come down soon. Perhaps there will be an explanation in the beginning of spring, right?"
Xiao Jing smiled bitterly and said, "In the battle of Linzhou, the governor, the governor, and the guards all died in their posts. The lord is safe and sound. If someone mentions this, how do you answer?"
Zhang Ye said proudly: "It's not that you are afraid of the enemy's escape. What can you say? On the day of the incident, I went to Cangyun County to work on the order of the magistrate, so I escaped. I also wrote this matter in the note. Who can make things difficult for me based on this?"
This is the thing that Zhang Ye was most grateful for. The magistrate was a little unhappy with him, saying that he was sent to do business, but in fact it was just a chore that could not be shirked and meaningless in the snowy season. Who would have thought that the Beihu people would not come sooner or later but would have entered Linzhou City on this day. The magistrate's arrangement saved his life. It is God's blessing!
In addition, before taking office this time, he deliberately left his family in Puhua Town, preparing to gain a foothold and take it over after a while. Unexpectedly, he happened to escape the disaster in Linzhou! Compared to him, the magistrate and others were much more miserable: not only did he die after the city was broken, but he also brought the whole family in.
Xiao Jing shrugged: "Since that's the case, can you have official documents?"
Zhang Ye was stunned and said, "The magistrate gave verbal orders, but he never left any official documents. He just knew about this..."
Xiao Jing stared at him with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Linzhou City was broken, thousands of people were slaughtered, blood flowed into a river, and valuable wealth was looted. Afterwards, the people of Beihu retreated successfully, leaving only a piece of ruins. This incident had already caused a sensation in the capital. Whether scholars and students or peddlers were all brought to the national humiliation. The adults were the only remaining pastoral officials in Linzhou. Do they still want to escape unscathed? Speaking of which, it would be better to die. At least, they died."
Zhang Ye was silent. These principles were very simple, and Xiao Jing didn't even need to say anything. He knew better than anyone else. However, people had a lucky mentality. When things were at the forefront and had no choice, they often used some ridiculous reasons to create a false sense of security for themselves, and sometimes they were immersed in it and couldn't extricate themselves.
The willingness to see Xiao Jing means that Zhang Ye knows the seriousness of the problem and holds a glimmer of hope. Unfortunately, as he chats, he returns to the routine of self-improvement, and what he says becomes a "curve" in the officialdom.
In fact, the problem is really serious. After the incident, he tried to write letters to people he knew, but all the letters were sank to the sea and received no response. This means that everyone knows that his situation is very dangerous and he also shows an incomfortable attitude.
Xiao Jing paused and said, "Since it is a national humiliation, there must be someone responsible. You have been in the officialdom for many years, so I don't need to say some things: Is it difficult to cure your crime? Not to mention that you don't have official documents, even if you have it, so what?"
Chapter completed!