Liu Jing watched Zhuge Liang and his brothers disappear into the crowded crowd, his mood was still agitated and he could not calm down for a long time.
This is Zhuge Liang!
Not to mention the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, throughout China’s five thousand years of history, he is also one of the top talents!
Liu Jing suddenly had a thought in his heart: "If Zhuge Xuan died in Changsha, would Zhuge Liang just stay?"
He thought about it seriously and felt that the probability was very slim. Although the Zhuge Liang he knew was young, he had great ambitions. With his spirit, he would never be willing to stay in Changsha, which was remote and lacked culture. That was almost the same as self-destruction.
the difference.
"Alas! If my roots were not in Changsha, I would not want to stay here."
Liu Jing sighed and returned to the room. At this time, there was a sound in his stomach. He remembered that he had not eaten lunch yet, so he hurriedly ate a few biscuits on the table to finally calm down his stomach.
Huang Qiu slept soundly in the room without mentioning it. Xie Liang went out for work and did not explain his work when he left. Therefore, Liu Jing seemed a little idle. He did not want to waste time sitting in the room. In the name of inspecting work, he went downstairs to study.
Zuohe City is a stingy man, but he does not rely on his status, and his behavior is gentle and polite, making people feel like a spring breeze.
Huang Qiu was born in a wealthy family in Linxiang, and he always regarded the officials in the market as his own servants, but Liu Jing did not have the slightest arrogance of a descendant of a wealthy family. The two formed an extremely sharp contrast, and all the officials had a good impression of Liu Jing.
When Liu Jing asked the city clerk about the city rent details, a city guard came in and reported respectfully: "Liu Jun, there is a young man outside the building asking to see him, calling himself Liu Jun's younger brother."
Liu Jing guessed that the visitor was probably Liu Liang, a brother from a neighboring family, so he followed the city gatekeeper to the door to see him.
Sure enough, it was Liu Liang who was waiting outside the door. He was wearing brown clothes and shorts, carrying a few carp in his hand, with a slightly reserved look on his dark and tender face.
He is now completely different from the energetic "kid king" in Liu Jing's impression.
Since his father's accident, he seemed to have grown up overnight. Now he fishes in a boat with his father during the day and weaves straw sandals with his mother at night. He is no longer playful and can endure hardships.
"Brother Cong, I went out fishing with my father yesterday and couldn't see you off. Today I came to sell fish in the market and happened to pass by here," Liu Liang said, raising a few carp in his hand and said: "This is
The newly caught carp today is extremely fresh and plump, so I gave it to Brother Cong."
Since rescuing Liu Liang's father, the family has never been short of fish. However, Liu Jing does not accept it every time. Even if he accepts it, he only picks some small fish. Because fishing is generally a relatively poor life.
It's only thirty or fifty dollars.
The carp that Liu Liang was going to give him could be sold at a good price, but Liu Jing couldn't accept them anyway.
"Ah Yu, Brother Wei is lacking everything here. When we left home, the elders and brothers in the clan gave us so much food that we couldn't even load it in the car. We don't know when we will finish it all. So Brother Yu won't accept it.
, you’d better take it back and sell it.”
"But..." Liu Liang hesitated.
"I have made up my mind. This matter ends here. Ah Yu, don't say any more." Liu Jing waved his hand and said: "Stop standing outside the door, come in with me and sit down."
"No, no, I won't bother Brother Cong anymore." Although Liu Liang was willing in his heart, his clothes were shabby, his bare feet were full of dirt, and he had an unpleasant fishy smell.
The unbearable image made him feel inferior. How could he dare to enter the market?
"Brother Cong, if nothing happens, I have to go back. My father is still waiting for my help." Liu Liang said with an embarrassed look on his face.
"In this case, I won't keep you any longer."
Liu Jing was silent for a moment, patted Liu Liang's thin but strong shoulder, and finally said: "Ayu, I know that you are a person with special talents. You are fourteen years old this year and you should tie your hair next year."
By next year, Brother Wei must have established a foothold here. If you are willing, you can work as a minor official under me. I can't say whether you will be rich or powerful in the future, but it will be much better than fishing for shrimps.
"
Liu Liang was stunned when he heard this and looked at him in confusion.
Liu Jing smiled and joked: "Why, Ah Yu doesn't want to? Could it be that he can't bear to make a living by fishing and catching shrimps?"
"I'm willing, I'm willing...!"
Liu Liang couldn't help himself, and tears immediately burst out, leaving traces on his dark and tender face.
Liu Jing was like a bright light at this time, instantly dispelling the confusion in his heart and illuminating his future direction.
Liu Liang secretly vowed in his heart that he would repay Brother Cong for his great kindness in the future, even if he was in trouble.
Liu Jingdao: "How can a man act like a daughter if he bleeds but doesn't shed tears?"
"I learned from my brother." Liu Liang kept wiping his eyes, but couldn't wipe them clean.
Watching Liu Liang leave gratefully, Liu Jing silently turned around and returned to the building.
The so-called "brothers fighting tigers, father and son fighting in battle" has always been the case from ancient times to the present. Taking the Three Kingdoms at the end of Han Dynasty as an example, in the rise of Cao and Sun, the family can be said to have played a vital role. Even if there is a lack of family support,
Liu Bei also inevitably made brothers (Guan and Zhang), became relatives (Liu Yan), and recognized his son (Liu Feng).
Liu Liang is a person with special talents. Since he is worthy of development, Liu Jing will give him a chance.
The afternoon flowed freely, and Huang Qiu was nowhere to be seen throughout the afternoon. Liu Jing couldn't help but shook his head secretly, wondering if Huang Qiu drank all night last night. He had slept all day and still didn't wake up.
This means that Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha, treated his scholars with leniency. If he were replaced by a strict lord, his head would have been moved.
Historically, when Jiang Wan was the county magistrate, he ignored government affairs and became drunk. He was bumped into by Liu Bei who was patrolling the territory. Liu Bei was furious and wanted to execute him on the spot. Zhuge Liang cherished talents and tried to persuade him. Liu Bei always
Respecting Zhuge Liang, he finally spared Jiang Wan's life and demoted him home.
The reason why Huang Qiu has been able to secure his position as market leader is that no one in the market, including Xie Liang, can threaten him except for Zhang Xian and Kuan He.
Liu Jing is the same, no matter his background, talent, reputation, conduct... it can be said that everything is above Huang Qiu. Once Liu Jing has established a foothold in the city, he can be ousted and replaced by any means.
Of course, you can't do things too ugly to avoid damaging your reputation.
However, Huang Qiu was already full of shortcomings, and when he was given the authority to talk to others, it was not necessary to resort to conspiracy and tricks to deal with him.
Moreover, based on what he has done on a daily basis, stepping down can be considered a popular aspiration.
With the sound of a drum, it was time to close the market, which also meant that the city officials were about to get off work.
Huang Qiu was awakened by the sound of drums. He walked out of the hall sleepily and went to the second floor. He happened to see Liu Jing and asked: "How do you feel about Zhongda on your first day in office?"
"There aren't many things to do, I'm relatively free." Liu Jing answered truthfully.
Huang Qiu stroked his sparse beard and said with a smile: "Didn't Zhongda hear Mencius say: 'Those who work hard govern others, and those who work hard govern others.' As a superior, this is how it should be. Let Xie Liang and the subordinates do the secular affairs.
People can do it, and I can just wait and be leisurely and graceful."
Liu Jing smiled and said nothing.
When Cao Cao arrived, Xie Liang hurriedly walked up to the second floor to greet the two of them.
Liu Jing thought to himself, if he heard what Huang Qiu said just now, he would not know what to think.
Huang Qiuchong nodded slightly to Xie Liang, and then said to Liu Jing: "If Zhongda has nothing else to do in the evening, why not come to my house as a guest. I have a jar of Linghu fine wine hidden in my house, which I guarantee will make you linger and forget to come back."
Linghu Lake is located in the southwest of Lingxian County, Changsha, with a circumference of more than 40 miles. It is adjacent to the Xiangjiang River and the Lei River. It is very majestic.
Linghu has a long history of brewing fine wine. It has withstood the test of time and is now the most famous fine wine in Changsha and even the entire Jingnan region.
"I'm going to disappoint you." Liu Jing declined politely.
"It rained heavily last night, so I couldn't meet my brother Liu Yuanlong. I have to go to his place tonight anyway. And, to be honest with you, I have a very poor drinking capacity. I often get drunk after just one or two drinks. I'm afraid
Then I will wipe out your drunkenness."
Seeing what Liu Jing said, Huang Qiu could only say regretfully: "In that case, forget it."