"Sir Song, I didn't expect that you would come to Yingzhou at this time. Why don't you let us know first so that we can welcome you along the way?"
In Yingzhou Chengti Academy, on the morning of the second day after Song Mu arrived, several distinguished guests wearing red robes came to the residence.
These people are all the magistrates and officials of Yingzhou, and they came in a hurry early in the morning. Naturally, they got the news yesterday that Song Mu, the great scholar, had arrived in Yingzhou quietly, so they all came to visit with gifts.
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Song Mu's current status as a great scholar had already reached a transcendent status in the Wen Dynasty. Even in Chang'an, ordinary Jinshi were required to bow respectfully when they were seen by Hanlin officials. When local officials saw them, they were even more trembling for fear.
It makes such people feel angry.
Song Mu behaved calmly when facing the visits from Yingzhou officials. After all, strength in this world is always absolute, and meeting everyone early on the second day was naturally Song Mu's request from Song Huaitong.
Song Huaitong had been an official abroad for many years, and was cared for by Gu Shifan on the water transport side. His official career was smooth. However, he was suddenly promoted to study in this state, leaving his original place and facing a somewhat unfamiliar work situation.
Encountered with such a series of things, it was a little overwhelming for a while.
Although the promotion was good news, Song Mu saw that his son was so mentally and physically exhausted after taking office, and he had some different views on it.
When traveling in the literary dynasties, it was not just that an upright official had to work hard all the time, or that a plump figure meant the people's wealth meant he or she had to be labeled a corrupt official.
When Song Mu was an official in the past, he often taught his sons to be able to face difficulties, to do their best and to have a clear conscience during their career as an official.
Song Huaitong did as he was told, but he turned into such a mess, but Song Mu felt that there must be something hidden in it.
Perhaps the Yingzhou officials secretly excluded Song Huaitong.
The post of Ti Xue was in charge of local education, and most of the other things were icing on the cake. But in Yingzhou, the beast tide and the harvest were all piled up on Song Huaitong one after another, and the names were just right.
It was difficult for Song Huai Tong to refuse, and Song Mu naturally criticized this.
In this world, family members are Song Mu's absolute taboo. Although Song Mu is not doting on them, if he sees injustice, he will naturally show his dignity as a father.
Today, Song Mu was going to explain this matter to Song Huaitong. For this reason, Song Mu also talked to Song Huaitong in advance.
Now that the Yingzhou magistrate and others arrived, Song Mu just calmly welcomed him to sit down in the courtyard. Hearing that breakfast had not been eaten, he praised the officials for their hard work and ordered a few people to have a simple breakfast in the courtyard. After that,
not talking.
Naturally, the officials did not dare to refuse casually. They just exchanged glances slightly and then sat awkwardly in the courtyard.
They intended to ease the atmosphere, but they were facing a bachelor, and the invisible pressure hit them all the time, making them hesitate to give up.
"When I came here this time, I found out that my son actually became a scholar in Yingzhou. I was really surprised. I heard that you also had some support. Song thanked him."
Suddenly Song Mu said this, everyone looked up, and saw Song Mu holding tea and drinking water. At this moment, he was about to hand over his hand, but he was stunned.
Seeing that the topic came to Song Huaitong, everyone's eyes immediately exchanged. In fact, these officials were also a little surprised by Song Huaitong's promotion to Yingzhou Tixue.
There are many people eyeing this position, but they never thought that the predecessor Ti Xue had just begged for the bones. The Recorder and Military Counselor of Huainan Road sent an order and was promoted to the position of Water Transport Envoy in Yingzhou.
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And they couldn't comment on this order, because the magistrate found out from the person who recorded the affairs and joined the army that Song Huaitong's promotion was actually the opinion given by the Ministry of Personnel.
And when we think about the fact that the Song family has ranked second this year, the world-famous Song Mu, who has not been seen for ten years, is born again and has reached the level of a bachelor, this makes the officials even more afraid to say anything.
For this reason, they tried to win over Song Huaitong, but they found that this man was too upright and even refuted other officials in public. In this way, everyone was disgusted with him.
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Although he didn't dare to do anything to Song Huaitong, he used some secret methods in addition to his political achievements.
With the help of the public praise, Yingzhou officials pressed many matters on Song Huaitong. They originally wanted to let him bow his head at this critical moment and at least learn some rules in the future, but they did not expect Song Mu to suddenly arrive.
This also made them feel a little urgent immediately, so they came to visit early in the morning with their things.
Seeing Song Mu not speaking at this moment, these people felt a little uneasy. Upon seeing this, the prefect of Yingzhou gritted his teeth and said, cupping his hands.
"Your Majesty, we are flattered by your words. Brother Siyuan was promoted to be a scholar in Yingzhou. This is because Brother Siyuan is diligent in government and inspires the people. It is the aspiration of the people and is also highly valued by Your Majesty. We also look forward to governing Yingzhou with Brother Siyuan and live up to our expectations."
The people are looking forward to it.”
As soon as these words came out, other people also raised their hands and nodded. At this moment, everyone's faces were sincere. Song Huaitong also suddenly stood up. This time, with some stiff words, he raised his hands and said that it was nice to get along with his colleagues, which made Song Mumo worried.
Song Mu's expression naturally softened, and he smiled and held his hands in front of everyone.
"This is a good thing. To be honest, yesterday, Zhuo Jing saw Huai Tong working so hard and couldn't sleep well all night. It's Song who was worrying too much."
How could a great scholar be so superficial? Song Mu said this. All Yingzhou officials immediately looked confused. At that moment, the Zhizhou came out and said with apologetic expressions.
"This matter is due to my negligence. The city is busy these days, and I rely on Brother Siyuan to help us share our worries. However, now that the situation is clear, we cannot treat Brother Siyuan so badly anymore."
Saying this, Zhizhou asked some officials nearby about their affairs and took back those who had nothing to do with Song Huaitong.
At this moment, Song Huaitong stood up again to help Zhizhou speak, saying that he hoped to be able to personally handle the recent literary meeting.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! And when he said this, Song Mu immediately looked at everyone and said.
"I also heard Huai Tong talk about this literary meeting. I wonder what your lords' plans are?"
"Sir, due to the beast tide and recent weather changes, we have been planning for many days to hold a rain-repelling cultural gathering to boost the cultural spirit of Yingzhou."
Song Mu immediately took a sip of tea, nodded slightly and said.
"This is very good. At this time, the Wen Hui is of great use to the people, and Song has caught up with it."
When Na Zhizhou heard this, his expression suddenly brightened, and he quickly raised his hands and said.
"Your Majesty has said this, and I have an unkind request. I wonder if I can invite your Majesty to attend this literary meeting?"
"Your literary reputation is far-reaching, and the students and people in Yingzhou are all very fond of you."
Song Mu smiled immediately, stood up and said with his hands in hand.
"Then Song is naturally disrespectful. Speaking of which, the boundary of Yingzhou is also a place of interest. It was the place where the Three Kingdoms fought in ancient times. Song also took this opportunity to appreciate the spirit of a heroic place."
As soon as these words came out, several officials changed their restraints and beamed with joy. They raised their hands towards Song Mu and said.
"Then I'll wait for you to attend. This Yingzhou Cultural Conference will definitely become famous all over the world."
After a few simple exchanges, the officials looked worried when they entered, but now they were holding their heads high and felt indescribably happy.
In the courtyard, Song Huaitong, who had sent the officials out, hurried back and said to Song Mu at this moment.
"Father, are you going to show off your power today, or are you going to let me and them..."
"Huai Tong, you are wrong. When the water is clear, there will be no fish. These officials are not pedantic. They just want peace of mind."
Song Mu stood up and looked at Song Huaitong, and said seriously at this moment.
"You suddenly became the leader of a state. These people don't know anything about you, so they will naturally act accordingly. Why can they leave with satisfaction like this today?"
"That's because they can get some fame from being a father, and you can also say something for them to relieve their embarrassment in face."
"From now on, you must remember that right and wrong must be clearly discerned before acting decisively. Only by learning how to judge the situation can the official road be long."
"After all, the people in your heart should always be the people of this place."
Song Huaitong was stunned when he heard this, but finally nodded slightly, and then heard Song Mu speak again.
"Huai Tong, there is still a long way to go. If you are really embarrassed, you might as well go home."
"For the benefit of the common people in this world, serving as an official is the second most important thing. Literary education is the first priority."