Watching the guests leave one by one, Ling Yun always kept a smile on his face. It wasn't until all the guests left that he put down the smile on his face, and his relaxed expression showed fatigue.
This kind of fatigue is not only physical fatigue, but also mental and even spiritual depression.
What was supposed to be a great day, when the guests gathered together and the courtyard was filled with laughter and joy, was turned into such a mess because of Yang Hui's arrival, which made Mr. Liang faint with anger. What a shame is this?
"Lord Ling!" Suddenly, a voice came to his ears from the right, awakening Ling Yun who was deep in thought. In an instant, Ling Yun looked up after hearing the sound, and found that the speaker was actually Zhang Debao.
"Huh? Why didn't he leave?" Ling Yun asked in surprise.
Zhang Debao's sudden appearance made Ling Yun feel a little confused. This was because he had been searching for a while in the crowd and did not see Zhang Debao, so he thought he had left on his own. He did not expect that he would appear here again, and he really felt a little confused.
surprise.
In an instant, Ling Yun shrugged, and a slightly stiff smile appeared on his melancholy face again, "Master Zhang!"
Ling Yun greeted him with a smile. Although the smile on his face seemed stiff and perfunctory, it was indeed Ling Yun's heartfelt smile. Because of Zhang Debao's actions today, Ling Yun was extremely grateful. After all, everyone at that time
All the officials present succumbed to Yang Hui's threats and had to run to the opposite side. Zhang Debao was the only one. No matter what threats Yang Hui made, Zhang Debao always stood firm and stood on the same road as him.
How much trust does this unwavering move require?
No matter what, Zhang Debao's actions today can be said to have saved him some face, so that he will not be stepped on the ground and reviled. When outsiders mention it, at least there is still Zhang Debao.
In this case, it can't be considered too bad.
But he also knew that this would have an unpredictable impact on Zhang Debao. There were many people in front of him, so he did not say what was in his heart. Now that the guests had dispersed, it was time to speak.
"Master Zhang, you and I have known each other for so many years, and we can be considered old friends and friends." Ling Yun said with some emotion.
"I don't dare!" Hearing this, Zhang Debao couldn't help but feel flattered and said.
Although Ling Yun is young, his means and abilities are far superior to him, so Zhang Debao respects Ling Yun very much. Even if something happened to Ling Yun now, he has not changed his previous title. In his opinion, one day, Ling Yun will be
Will make a comeback.
And this day is definitely not too far away.
Furthermore, he is where he is today thanks to Ling Yun, and he will definitely not add insult to injury to Ling Yun just to gain power.
If you do that, how is it different from the behavior of a villain?
"Master Zhang, there is no need to be so polite. I think you understood what the man said just now. I am just a commoner now. I don't have any official position and cannot be called an adult!" Ling Yun waved his hand and raised the corners of his mouth.
Some laughed at themselves.
"Why do you have such decadent words, sir?" Zhang Debao suddenly frowned and said worriedly.
In his eyes, Ling Yun is so high-spirited. He is the youngest person to be elected in Annan Province, the youngest number one scholar in Da Qian, and the most capable general in Da Qian... If he can do any of the above, it will be a great achievement.
A talent that makes people admire endlessly, it happens that all the people in front of them occupy it. What kind of talent is that?
But at the beginning, the heroic young man who was high-spirited, light and confident in his movements, now showed signs of decadence due to the frustration and setbacks at this moment, which made him feel sad and unspeakable worries at the same time.
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"No, we can't see how he goes down, otherwise the determination in his heart will be wiped out." Zhang Debao thought in his heart. At this moment, he only had one idea, that is, Ling Yun's fighting spirit must be awakened.
While they were talking, Zhang Debao thought of a way, so he raised his voice and said with high spirits, "Sir, nine out of ten things in life are unsatisfactory, and frustration in officialdom is not necessarily a bad thing."
"As the saying goes, a blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise."
"Besides, your Excellency is only a young man in his early twenties at the moment. He can afford to wait for both time and opportunity."
"As long as you can calm down, regroup, and regain your confidence, there will be many opportunities for you to stand out in the future. I firmly believe in my heart that no matter what you are doing at the moment, one day you will definitely reach the top again, and even reach the position of prime minister and assistant respected by thousands of people.
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Zhang Debao's voice was sonorous and powerful, and his words were full of encouragement. He was undoubtedly encouraging Ling Yun, hoping that they would face up to the current frustrations and setbacks, regroup, and regain confidence... The most important thing is to stay calm. He also
He is young and has plenty of time. He can wait. Even if he waits for one year, two, three or even ten years, he is not old. As long as he waits for his opportunity, he can soar into the sky and reach the top again.
After listening to this, Ling Yun felt an inexplicable warmth.
Except for his master Li Chengyou, few people enlightened him like this.
Zhang Debao’s remarks were truly unexpected.
However, Zhang Debao seemed to have misunderstood him.
Listening to these high-spirited and encouraging words, Zhang Debao must have felt that he was falling into decadence, so he wanted to enlighten him.
In fact, otherwise, how could he be decadent?
The word decadence will not appear in his dictionary.
There are still many things waiting for him to do in this world, and those things must be done, so even if he is dismissed from office and expelled from the capital, he has never thought of giving up on himself or being willing to fall.
It didn't happen before, it doesn't happen now, and it won't happen in the future.
"Master Zhang's good intentions will be remembered in Ling Yun's heart!"
Although he was willing to fall, he did not express his gratitude to Zhang Debao, nor did he reject his kindness, but accepted it as if he had been taught.
This is not a failure of Zhang Debao’s good intentions.
"Master Zhang, Ling is now a white man. Besides, he still has an unknown grudge against Gao Qiqiang. In the future... he should not contact me to avoid being implicated by me." Ling Yun was silent for a moment and said what he was holding in his heart.
He didn't want Zhang Debao to be implicated and Gao Qiqiang to target him because of him.
If Zhang Debao is targeted and persecuted by Gao Qiqiang because of him, it will make him feel sorry for Zhang Debao and feel guilty.
"Hahaha…"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Debao didn't say anything after hearing this, but instead laughed loudly.
This reaction made Ling Yun look confused and confused.
"Are you afraid that I will be framed by villains?" Zhang Debao asked with a smile.
Ling Yun nodded, he did have this intention.
"Did you forget something, sir?" Zhang Debao replied.
Ling Yun raised his eyes and glanced at him doubtfully, with a slightly puzzled look in his eyes. He couldn't understand the meaning of his words, so he had to signal him to continue speaking, so as to understand the meaning of his expression.
"If I had not been lucky enough to meet you, I would have stayed in Lingshan County and been the county magistrate for the rest of my life." Zhang Debao was silent for a moment, then turned to look at the sky and said with emotion.
Zhang Debao said this sincerely. If he had not met Ling Yun, he might not have been able to reach the post of magistrate in his life. He often lamented that there was no one in the court and he had no outstanding abilities. He thought that he had served as magistrate of Lingshan County for more than seven years and had mediocre political achievements.
No hope of promotion.
Or maybe God took care of him and allowed him to meet Ling Yun. Fortunately, he got help from him and was promoted to three levels in a row, achieving the feat of leaping over the dragon's gate.
I had this idea when I first made friends with Ling Yun.
It is true that although I had the idea at the beginning, I never thought about climbing the dragon gate and sitting on the position of prefect. I only thought that if I was lucky enough to be promoted to an official position in the future, it would be a great blessing in life.
He never thought that Ling Yun's reward was so great that he couldn't believe it and made him cautious... Therefore, no matter what happens to Ling Yun in the future, even if he is just a white body, he will definitely not break up with Ling Yun, even if he angers Gao Qiqiang.
No matter what.
"So the reason why I am able to have what I have today is all given by you, sir."
"As for the special envoy, huh! He's just a guy who doesn't understand the rules. He's a bitch who takes advantage of others. Sooner or later, someone will deal with him." When Yang Hui was mentioned, Zhang Debao's face was extremely cold, and his anger was undisguised, which showed that he was heartbroken.
I couldn't stand what Yang Hui did today, and I even felt hatred.
"Master Zhang..." Ling Yun didn't want to mention Yang Hui, so he didn't pick up Zhang Debao's topic, but he still wanted to advise Zhang Debao to stay away from him, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was blocked by Zhang Debao.
"Sir, please stop talking. Without you, there would be no Zhang Debao today. No matter what happens to you, I, Zhang Debao, will never rebel, and I will never become a person who goes against the will of others."
As soon as these words came out, Ling Yun was stunned.
Zhang Debao's words showed his attitude.
Ling Yun frowned slightly, suddenly worried.
Zhang Debao disagreed and said bluntly that if Gao Qiqiang wanted to make things difficult for him regardless of his face, then let him do it. At worst, if he didn't become the prefect, it would be no different if he returned to the county magistrate. Anyway, without Ling Yun's help, he wouldn't be able to do it as the prefect.
Zhang Debao's words made it clear that even if he was allowed to return to the county magistrate, he would not distance himself from him.
Ling Yun was very moved by these words. He never expected that Zhang Debao would be so trusting and loyal to him. He didn't know what to say for a while. He wanted to continue to persuade, but he still didn't say anything.
"Hey!" He sighed softly, feeling worried for Zhang Debao, but the other party insisted on it. Ling Yun knew that he couldn't persuade him, so he had no choice but to give up. However, he would keep this trust in his heart and keep it in mind.
Given the opportunity, I will never let Zhang Debao’s trust go to waste.
The two chatted for a long time. It was getting late, and Anzhou Prefecture was far away from Lingshan County, so leaving was definitely unrealistic. As for going to the county to spend the night, Zhang Debao was not very willing, so after thinking about it, Ling Yun still let him stay.
Come down.
If there's anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow.
What's more, the Ling family is now a big house. It can accommodate hundreds of people without any problem. He won't be too many. Just find a yard for him to live in. It is convenient and safe at the same time. Why not do it.