"Confucius said: 'At forty, there is no confusion', and "Li" said: 'Forty strong and official'. Therefore, the country has a saying: 'Those who are filial, honest and talented are not allowed to be promoted if they are less than forty years old'.
However, there are people in the world who are talented and outstanding, such as Yan Yuan and Zi Qi, regardless of their age.
Since ancient times, "Advancing the virtuous will be rewarded, and hiding the virtuous will be punished." This is the most rational saying.
Liu Zhongda from Changsha is a man of outstanding virtues and profound talents. He is the crown prince of the south of the Yangtze River. Although he is not weak in crown, he is also a pillar of the country. Today, Liu Zhongda is specially selected as a talented person to abide by the Dangyang Order..."
The state official standing in the center of the room held Liu Biao's letter of appointment in both hands and read it loudly, and everything was quiet.
Things did not go beyond everyone's expectations. Liu Biao indeed promoted Liu Jing as a talented person and entrusted him with the post of county magistrate.
In the Han Dynasty, county magistrates with a population of more than 10,000 households were called county magistrates, and their salaries ranged from 600 to 1,000 shi. Those with a population of less than 10,000 households were county magistrates, with salaries ranging from 300 to 500 shi.
As for Maocai, only Sangong, Guang Luxun, Supervisory Yushi, and thirteen prefecture governors and prefectural pastors can be promoted. There are no more than twenty places each year. They are far more precious than Xiaolian. The starting price is six hundred stones to Qianshi County. The position of command.
Liu Pan had a sensitive identity and could only choose to remain silent. Huan Jie looked slightly anxious and winked desperately at Zhang Xian who was standing above him.
Zhang Xian knew what Huan Jie meant. If Liu Jing defected to Liu Biao, it would be a very big blow to him. First of all, he would be considered as not cherishing talents. Secondly, the Liu family in Longqiu would definitely leave. Finally, with Liu Jing's reputation, if he defected One blow and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Of course, once Liu Jing does this, his reputation will definitely be severely damaged. Zhang Xian is his old master no matter what, and if he turns against him, he will definitely be condemned by the world.
Talents like Liu Jing must be retained no matter what the price, and must not be used by the enemy. He must step in to stop him, and the only solution is to give the same bargaining chip as Liu Biao and keep Liu Jing.
Zhang Xian glanced at Liu Jing and saw that his face was flat and showed no joy. Instead, he looked at him with eyes full of "respect" and a look of obedience.
Seeing this, Zhang Xian suddenly felt confident in his heart, and then said to the state officials: "Liu Jingzhou is thousands of miles away, but he has heard about Liu Zhongda's virtues. How can he not know if he is so close? Liu Jingzhou came a step late. The servant has gone to the country to commend Liu Zhongda as Xiaolian."
"Finally..." Liu Jing couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. He had been planning for more than half a year, and finally he was close to success.
The state official argued: "Why did Mr. Zhang say this? Liu Zhongda may have been recommended by Mr. Zhang as a filial and honest person, but he can also continue to accept Mr. Liu's recommendation. This matter should be decided by Liu Zhongda himself."
Then he said to Liu Jing: "Liu Shijun did not hesitate to break the rules for the sake of his subordinates. He was recognized as a talented person at the age of nineteen. This is unprecedented in this dynasty. Even inside and outside Xiangyang, there are many people who criticize Liu Shijun. You should think carefully before taking action."
Everyone's eyes turned to him, and Liu Jing said calmly: "I have already complied with the order of the emperor, and a true man must keep his word. How can I break my word? Therefore, I have great love for you, please forgive me for not obeying my order."
Seeing that although his words and deeds were slow but his attitude was extremely firm, the state officials knew that his decision was difficult to change, so they could only say goodbye and return to Xiangyang to resume his duties.
As soon as the state officials left, the atmosphere in the room immediately relaxed.
Zhang Xian felt somewhat unhappy because this was a decision he was forced to make under the threat of Liu Biao. However, the matter had reached this point and there was no point in complaining. He could only choose to accept it and said to Liu Jing:
"I said before that Zhongda will live up to me, and I will live up to Zhongda. I originally wanted to keep you by my side for another year, and then let you go when I find a suitable candidate for the book. Now that the situation has changed, I can only give up.
.I will write to the court now and recommend Zhongda as Xiaolian."
Liu Jing stood up and came to the hall. He bowed deeply and said, "Everything depends on the ruler. The subordinates only obey the orders of the leader."
Zhang Xian asked the three people in the room: "Currently, among the fourteen counties in Changsha, only Ling County has job vacancies, right?"
Liu Jing and Huan Jie looked at each other, and the latter nodded and replied: "Yes. The former magistrate of Ling County died of illness while taking office in November last year. His successor took office in December. Not long after, he accidentally fell into the Xiang River by boat and drowned.
There are no new appointments yet.”
Then Huan Jie added: "There are more than 8,000 households in Ling County, but less than 10,000 households."
Liu Biao promoted Liu Jing as a talented person who would abide by the Dangyang order. Naturally, Zhang Xian wanted to match him. If he only gave Liu Jing the position of county magistrate of Ling County with 8,000 households, it would be a bit stingy.
Moreover, Lingxian County is really not a good place. It is located at the intersection of Changsha, Lingling and Guiyang counties. There are clan thieves and powerful people inside, and there are Jingman and thieves outside. Let alone if you want to make a difference, can you?
Whether he can secure the position of county magistrate is still unknown.
Since the Han Dynasty, the number of officials who have been expelled or died unexpectedly cannot be counted on one hand.
However, Ling County was regarded as a dangerous place by others, but Liu Jing dreamed of it, so he said: "I would like to be the head of Ling County."
Liu Pan, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but say: "Lingxian County has been a place of disputes since ancient times. Although Zhongda has political talents, his temperament is too upright. If he becomes the head of Lingxian County, he may not be a blessing."
It is not surprising that Liu Pan has such worries. Liu Jing is the banner figure of the new generation of the Liu family in Longqiu and the person who can prosper the entire Liu family in Longqiu. How can Liu Pan watch him go to that "dangerous" place in Ling County?
land.
There, good governance will not bring much credit, but poor governance will risk his life. There is really no need for Liu Jing to take this risk.
Liu Panzhi's words are not unreasonable. It is indeed inappropriate to throw Liu Jing to a "remote" place like Ling County. Zhang Xian pondered and said: "How about Zhongda wait a little longer?"
Liu Jing had made up his mind and said: "The official is in charge and has a deep understanding of Ling County. This place does not obey the king's rule and is known as 'dangerous'. However, the official's long-term wish is to govern this place and benefit the people."
People. Therefore, I am willing to serve as the head of Ling County to share the worries of the governor, so that the thieves in Ling County will disappear, the jungles will disappear, the disturbances will be calmed, and the people will be happy."
Liu Pan was about to speak again when he was suddenly stunned. Then he looked at Liu Jing thoughtfully and said nothing more.
Zhang Xian couldn't help but ask: "Zhongda really wants to go to Ling County?"
Liu Jingsurong paid his respects and said, "Yes, I would like to ask you to make it happen."
Zhang Xian looked at Liu Pan, who had fallen silent again, and then at Huan Jie, who was frowning slightly, and said: "Zhongda, you have to know that the situation in Lingxian County is very complicated. No one who is mature and prudent can hold his position. Although you are famous,
, but too young..."
Liu Jing said calmly and confidently: "When I was in the market in the past, all the heroic knights in a county in Changsha were tamed. What's the point of worrying about a mere county in Changsha?"
Zhang Xian nodded and said, "Since Zhongda is so confident, my servant will fulfill your wish."