Chapter 705 This is how a man should be! [7k, please vote at the end of the month]
Chapter 705 This is what a man should do! [7k, please vote at the end of the month!]
Governor's Mansion, meeting hall.
Magistrate Diao, who was sitting in the front row, looked a little radiant today.
From the nearby Xunyang City, he met his colleagues who were also attending the meeting.
On the way to the Governor's Mansion with them, he felt a little secretly pleased by the envious looks cast by his colleagues from time to time.
As the current county magistrate of Longcheng County, he is currently the governor of Jiangzhou and the successor of Master Ouyang, the bachelor of Xiuwenguan, who made his fortune in the place where he previously served.
You don't need to guess about his relationship with Ouyang Lianghan.
According to official rules, Longcheng County is Ouyang Lianghan's basic base for making a fortune, and the person who takes over must be someone he trusts and is close to.
Therefore, Magistrate Diao was naturally labeled as Ouyang Lianghan and the Prince of Xunyang behind him.
Although Magistrate Diao knew in his heart that his old boss Ouyang Lianghan did not have the gangster spirit, he just used him as a former acquaintance and colleague, and even sometimes patted him on the shoulder and teased him.
He called out "Master Diao" and asked, "How many sets of Four Seasons uniforms do you have now?" This made Magistrate Diao feel helpless and embarrassed.
Ouyang Lianghan did not transfer him from the county seat to the state for promotion, nor did he directly provide any personnel conveniences. Everything was left to its own devices. It still depends on whether he can make any political achievements. It all depends on his ability, not on his ability.
Flattery.
It's just that if he makes achievements, he will definitely not be ignored and buried if there are people above him.
But for this alone, I am already thankful.
After Ouyang Rong made the achievement of Zheyiqu, he was almost suppressed by Wang Lengran, who was the governor of Jiangzhou at the time, during the official evaluation every six months, and his political achievements were buried. If not for the then Longcheng Su
Now, the Xunyang Wang family has used their connections in Luoyang to
With strong recommendation, coupled with the strong recommendation of his mentor Xie Xun and running around, he handed the record of Zhe Yiqu's political achievements to the desk of Di Fuzi, the head of the Political Affairs Hall. It is estimated that Ouyang Rong is still working in Longcheng County to arrest petty thieves and protect the people.
The trivial matters of civil security are a waste of talent.
Time, destiny, this is the difference between whether there are noble people above or not.
Magistrate Diao was deeply moved.
Although the noble person may not care too much about discovering you, nor does he want you to repay him with spring water, he just simply rewards you based on your merits, discovers talents, and appreciates them...
But the division of factions is not based on human will.
Not everyone in the officialdom can decide freely and subjectively.
It’s about how others see you and how your enemies see you.
When they think you are, you better be, or have to be.
Because you can't afford to be inspected by others even once.
Even the enemy didn't bother to check.
Because the stick has already been knocked down, even if your neutral camp is detected, what should you do if you smile but secretly hold a grudge? It would be easier to just knock you to death with a stick just now.
In any system, the simpler the game rules are, the better, which can reduce the consumption of resources. The more complex the rules, the more difficult it is to operate.
This is especially true in officialdom, where the labels placed on one's body are difficult to tear off.
For example, Li Congshan, who is currently guarding the Xunyang Palace, is not the same. Although he is not at fault and even fulfills his duties, Princess Wei Mei, who was born in the White Tiger Guard and was once in power by Qiu Shenji, feels resentful and suspicious from the bottom of her heart, so she tries every means to do so.
I want to replace my nephew Wei Mi with him, so I can sleep peacefully.
In this regard, Li Xian, Li Guo'er, and Li Dalang all acquiesced and did not stop Wei Mei.
Because the three hundred soldiers guarding the palace are very important, the Xunyang Palace cannot bear the risk of testing them even once.
At certain special critical moments, a single defection could plunge the palace into a place of eternal destruction.
Therefore, wealth and life must be in the hands of one's own people, which is reassuring.
If you can't take risks, don't take risks.
It has nothing to do with whether Li Congshan is good or bad, or whether he fulfills his duties.
Having said that.
Magistrate Diao, who has a shiny label, stole the show when he entered Xunyang City this time.
After Wang Lengran, Lin Cheng and his entourage were eliminated, Ouyang Rong and the Xunyang Palace have taken control of all the power in Jiangzhou. Naturally, the state and county officials within the territory are one-sided, but they are definitely not as good as Long who provided help in times of trouble.
of the old people of the city.
Magistrate Diao was relieved to receive the enviable label of "Longcheng old man", but he also felt a little sad in his heart.
It is said that you have to sit on the bench for ten years. Good guy, he sat on the bench for thirty years. Finally, he met a noble man before he was about to retire, and his career rejuvenated.
What, continue to retire and return to his hometown? Tell me, he is not old, and he can continue to shine for Dazhou and Her Majesty the Queen for ten years!
Governor's Mansion, meeting hall.
State and county officials who are important in Jiangzhou official circles gathered together.
In the morning, the second quarter has passed.
The tea in the teacups in front of the participants had already cooled down a lot. The atmosphere in the hall was a little quiet. You could hear a needle drop. There was still no figure of a certain governor outside the door.
Chen You, the official who presided over the meeting on his behalf, walked out in small steps.
After a while, a group of scribes came in under the leadership of Chen You and served a cup of steaming new tea to all the officials present.
The originally quiet hall suddenly became filled with the sounds of clinking porcelain cups.
A pair of eyes drifted towards the figures at the front of the hall.
The young governor has been in office for a year, and everyone is already familiar with his style. He is by no means a person who likes to be late. He has a strong sense of time. In the past, he always arrived early, and his self-discipline is embarrassing.
But this time he didn't come.
There were already people in the hall quietly wondering if something unexpected had happened, and some even felt uneasy in their hearts.
Magistrate Diao sat in the front row, his back straight and his movements of drinking tea gentle and calm.
In fact, he had learned from Ouyang Rong in Longcheng County before. He still remembered the Ming Dynasty master's calm demeanor at that time.
Magistrate Diao looked straight ahead and sat upright without looking back at the door.
There were many people in the hall who were quietly looking at the famous man like Magistrate Diao. After seeing his non-squinting and waiting posture, they couldn't help but feel more at ease.
In addition to Magistrate Diao, there were three people in the front row who were also motionless.
They are a middle-aged female officer, a stern armored man, and a bearded young man with a kind and gentle face who exudes nobility.
The former is Rong Zhen's confidant female official, whose surname is Li.
Followed by Qin Yi, the superintendent of transportation, Prince Xunyang, Jiangzhou Farewell and Fusu.
In place of the Supervisory Yuan, the Chinese military camp on the front line and the Prince Xunyang's Mansion came.
The three of them also drank tea quietly without any hurry.
He didn't even make a small move to check out the weather.
Just wait patiently as if nothing is wrong.
There was no intention of being dissatisfied and blaming the young governor for being late.
Even Prince Li Fusu would turn his head from time to time and touch the food box held by the maid behind him with great concern.
The food box contains the nourishing ginseng soup specially given to Governor Ouyang by King Lixian of Xunyang. It seems to have been brewed by Princess Wei Mei herself.
Choosing it at such a time of a meeting and delivering it in front of everyone not only showed daily intimacy, but also clearly announced something.
All the officials in the audience were stunned.
But at this moment, with these few people setting an example, they were not in a hurry and were waiting very patiently. Naturally, there was no one with a higher status and status than them, so they all calmed down and drank tea in silence.
Occasionally, younger officials in the hall would raise their heads and couldn't help but look around at the silent waiting crowd.
This is a reflection of personal majesty and power status.
There were some sighs and sighs in their hearts, as well as uncontrollable envy.
Although the young governor is not here, he is still able to control the situation.
Men, this is how it should be.
Just when everyone in the audience was distracted, a steady step with its own rhythm sounded on the corridor outside, getting closer and closer to the hall.
It was like a shot of chicken blood, instantly activating the dull hall.
…
Pei Sanniang came to the Governor's Mansion today, still wearing her favorite purple and gold silk fabric.
But the clothes she wore were much more plain.
Originally, on important occasions like this, she would wear the most expensive silk and satin in her family and the finest luxury accessories to show off her brilliance.
But not today.
She didn't wear any of these. She only wore a woman's long dress with a monotonous color. It was plain white and the material was not expensive. She was dressed in a simple dress and the jewelry was simple. She only wore a hairpin on her head. It was popular in Xunyang City at the beginning of the year.
A mandarin duck jade hairpin from a period of time.
Pei Shisanniang herself borrowed this mandarin duck jade hairpin from a jewelry store and sold hundreds of them.
The one she is wearing right now is special.
Because the young master threw it to her during the last Lantern Festival, so he kept it.
In addition, Pei Sanniang has also taken off the black gauze she wore on her face for more than half a month.
Thanks to the ointment that the young master silently sent from behind, the red marks on both of her cheeks have largely dissipated, leaving only a little rosiness, which no outsider can tell.
Pei Shisanniang couldn't help but touch her cheek, feeling a little lost.
Pei Shisanniang was not included in this meeting at the governor's office.
She came here early today, and after entering, she went straight to a side hall next to the meeting hall, where she sat down, drank tea, and waited quietly.
This is not the first time Pei Shisanniang has come to this Governor's Mansion.
In her previous words, she had been deceived by lard before, and when she was still a lost lamb, she was used by Wang Lengran and Lin Cheng to cooperate, and she also came to the Governor's Mansion several times.
Even once at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang, who had "sacrificed a heroic sacrifice", met the young master's carriage...
All gone.
But this time she came here, her feelings were really different from those she had experienced before.
In other words, it was turned upside down.
From the moment she got off the carriage at the gate of the Governor's Mansion to the time she arrived at the side hall next to the meeting hall.
The officials at all levels in Jiangzhou she met along the way were all warm and kind to her, and some even had a hint of respect in their smiles.
He also addressed her as President Pei, instead of the previous title of "Mrs. Pei" which favored the weaker wives.
Pei Shisanniang had mixed feelings in her heart, and her waist gradually became straighter.
In fact, the reason for this status difference is very simple.
She is from Ouyang Rong.
All smart people in Jiangzhou official circles knew that she was working for the young governor.
It stands to reason that if a business woman like Pei Shisanniang gets close to a young official, she will definitely have a lot of sexy gossip. Maybe it will be concocted from a teahouse in the market the next day and spread throughout the state.
.
But not this time.
She and Ouyang Rong did not.
Because he is Ouyang Lianghan.
He is a gentleman with a reputation all over the world, a direct minister of this dynasty who refuses to obey orders, and the youngest bachelor of Xiuwenguan.
Everyone knew that it was him who was reforming her, not some bribe.
Ouyang Rong's character style and style do not give this kind of romantic gossip the slightest chance to survive.
And this is indeed the case.
In the side hall, Pei Shisanniang was holding a tea cup in both hands, looking a little lost in thought. Thinking of this, she freed up a hand, touched her right cheek where the palm print on her chin had disappeared, and kneaded it.
The beautiful woman in purple and gold, whose status had undergone earth-shaking changes, sighed lightly for some unknown reason.
The door to the side hall was open, and the morning sunlight falling on the floor at the door slowly shifted.
After waiting for a long time to drink tea, Pei Shisanniang realized that her colleague Wang Caozhi was nowhere to be seen.
It stands to reason that Wang Caozhi would also come from Xunyang Grottoes and wait with her in this side hall for the Young Master's meeting to end.
Strange, where did the person go?
Moreover, I haven't heard anything about the meeting in the conference hall next to it. It seems that it hasn't started yet.
Pei Shisanniang hesitated whether to go out and take a look.
Just then, she heard footsteps coming from the corridor outside.
There was a familiar step among them, the rhythm was fast, and you could tell that the owner of this step was vigorous and resolute. When Pei Shisanniang heard it, she immediately stood up and went out to greet him.
As soon as I reached the door, the team on the corridor had already passed the side hall.
Walking at the front was a young man in crimson official uniform with a tall and straight posture.
The morning sunlight stretched his slender figure on the ground in the side hall.
The handsome side face was covered with a layer of gold rim by the sunlight, as if it was glowing.
Pei Shisanniang was slightly enlightened.
By the time she reacted and came to the door, Ouyang Rong had already passed the door of the side hall. He strode towards the meeting hall in front without looking sideways, without even looking at Pei Shisanniang.
"Sir?"
Pei Shisanniang subconsciously wanted to pursue her, but an upright palm appeared in front of her, indicating that she should not step forward and give in.
"Get out of the way." Someone yelled.
Pei Shisanniang turned around and saw that it was Yan Liulang and Wang Caozhi, plus a team of tall and stern police officers, who were clearing the way for the young master, following closely behind him and strictly prohibiting anyone who blocked the way from approaching.
"President Pei?"
Yan Liulang glanced at Pei Shisanniang hurriedly and realized it was her. He took back his palm, said nothing more, and continued to lead the people to follow.
Wang Caozhi next to him slowed down slightly, looked at Pei Shisanniang's face after taking off the black gauze, and said with a half-smile:
"President Pei's complexion has improved a lot, but it's better to keep the black gauze always on hand, just in case it needs to be used again someday?"
Pei Shisanniang looked away from Ouyang Rong's back in front of her and glanced at the smiling short young man.
She hummed softly.
Although the two of them were working under Ouyang Rong, they had some trouble getting along because they were both merchants and they came in different orders. One considered himself an old man and the other was a newcomer. Naturally, they both looked down on each other.
Wang Caozhi said teasing words, but did not stop for a moment. Pei Shisanniang asked from behind:
"What are you doing, Shopkeeper Wang? Why are you running around?"
Wang Caozhi had already suppressed his smile, ignored the beautiful woman, and quickly followed the team in front.
When Pei Shisanniang saw this, she immediately went out and followed him instead of staying in the side hall.
In front of the door of the conference hall, Chen Shenjun was looking forward to it.
Seeing the arrival of Ouyang Ren and his party, he immediately greeted them: "Mingfu, you are here!"
Ouyang Rong passed by him, tilted his head slightly and asked, "Is everyone here?"
Chen You followed closely behind Ouyang Rong. He was tall and bent slightly: "Everyone is here."
Ouyang Rong said without looking back: "Let's have a cup of tea."
Chen You was just about to say that the hot tea had been poured, but when he was sitting in the seat of the meeting hall, he saw Yan Liulang turning around and leaving, taking a few catchers and a baggage with tea leaves and tea sets to get hot water to make tea.
, looking at their movements, they are very skilled.
Chen You immediately shut his mouth.
Wang Caozhi, Pei Shisanniang and others looked sideways, and they immediately understood that this was a safety measure, especially at this juncture, when such a big shot had to bring his own tea utensils and have a dedicated person inspect them, so nothing could be done carelessly.
They stopped at the door and waited in place, watching Ouyang Rong's back enter.
I saw two soldiers standing in front of the door opening the door, and the young governor strode into the meeting hall.
The officials sitting on both sides of the hall, led by Magistrate Diao who stood up first, all stood up to greet him.
Everyone in the audience looked at him one after another.
Ouyang Rong strode forward, lowering his head slightly, as if thinking about something. Halfway through the hall, he seemed to remember that everyone was still standing. He looked around and said softly:
"Everyone, please sit down."
But no one sat down first.
Wang Caozhi, who was guarding the door, saw that it was not until the young governor sat down that all the officials put their butts on the stools.
After Li Dalang delivered the ginseng soup with a smile, today's discussion began.
After listening outside for a while, Wang Caozhi couldn't help but sigh:
"My brother-in-law's back and aura are so handsome. He is an extraordinary man. This is what a real man should do, swaying vertically and horizontally, scolding Fang Qiu."
He also did not forget to tease Pei Shisanniang behind him:
"President Pei, how can you ladies, ladies and gentlemen, look at such a man and not be obsessed with it? If I were a young lady, I would have thrown myself into my arms long ago..."
After waiting for a while and not hearing the businesswoman's quarrel in response, Wang Caozhi turned around strangely and found that Pei Shisanniang had disappeared.
Before he could think about it, he caught a glimpse of something from the corner of his eye. He turned around and saw Pei Shisanniang's graceful back on the corridor in front, as if she was waiting for something.
At this moment, Yan Liulang returned, holding a bowl of hot tea and happened to pass by the corridor. He was stopped by Pei Shisanniang. She seemed to say a few words. Yan Liulang was stunned for a moment and nodded. Pei Shisanniang was cautious.
Holding the tea cup, he turned back.
Without even looking at Wang Caozhi, whose eyes were slightly twitching, Pei Shisanniang passed him and the two soldiers with tea and walked into the meeting hall.
There was a discussion going on in the hall, and everyone held their breath and listened to the young governor's words.
Pei Shisanniang held the rim of the cup with both hands and lowered her back slightly, as low-key as a maid serving tea.
She walked past the two rows of officials with a low eyebrow and came to the seat at the top of the hall. She bent down and gently placed the tea cup on the young master's hand.
The woman's round and graceful figure attracted some attention.
However, Pei Shisanniang didn't pay attention. At that moment, all her attention was attracted by the young man wearing a crimson official uniform next to her:
He was standing and shouting loudly to the audience. His frail figure was exceptionally tall and majestic.
Everyone in the audience was listening carefully to what the young governor was saying.
Pei Shisanniang lowered her head and bent over. She saw from the corner of her eye that the young master's handsome face was full of calmness. After speaking for a while, he seemed to order everyone to discuss. He sat down again, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
After taking a sip, at a certain moment, the young master suddenly put down the tea cup.
The porcelain tea cup hit the solid wood table hard, making a dull sound. The hall, which was originally filled with whispers, fell silent for an instant.
Pei Shisanniang, who was about to retreat, trembled slightly following the loud sound.
Immediately, she heard him speak loudly, with a tone that could not be disobeyed:
"It has been decided on the fifteenth day of this month. At noon seven days later, the Donglin Giant Buddha will be officially completed. A celebration ceremony will be held. The Xunyang Grottoes will be opened to the public and the people will enjoy it. At that time, painters will record the grand scene of the day and the scroll will be presented to Luoyang...
...Everyone, please go back and prepare yourself."
…
Although big shots like to have meetings and say a few words.
He is even late for meetings and has the power to cross his legs.
But Ouyang Rong doesn't like meetings very much.
Because I know in my heart that the people below will be on pins and needles and under great pressure.
Except for leaders, who is a serious person who likes to hold meetings?
Holding meetings to train people can emphasize authority, but Ouyang Rong does not need to rely on this to establish prestige, and he is not interested in it.
Because the meeting had to be held today, Ouyang Rong adopted a quick resolution approach.
After temporarily putting aside the affairs of Princess Anhui, he rushed to the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion somewhat late and finished talking quickly about the Donglin Giant Buddha and the celebration ceremony.
Regarding this celebration ceremony, just as Ouyang Rong and Li Guoer had analyzed before, most officials expressed their support. After all, they were here to help everyone celebrate. The bigger the ceremony, the more His Majesty likes it, and the more people will give out rewards. Naturally,
I support it with both hands.
However, there are also some officials who advocate frugality and oppose large-scale and special affairs.
Ouyang Rong synthesized the plans from all parties and found a relatively moderate one, allowing everyone to freely discuss it and improve it.
At the main seat, Ouyang Rong lowered his head and took a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat.
After listening to their discussion silently for a while, he put down the tea cup and directly announced the date.
In the silent hall, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they all agreed.
No objection to the date.
Ouyang Rong nodded lightly and talked about the arrangement in detail.
The meeting quickly came to an end.
This was the briefest state-level meeting held by all the officials present.
Especially on such a big matter, never before has it been a lengthy discussion.
In other states, the governor of that state would at least have to hold everyone together and hold a meeting that would last two days.
"Let's all disperse."
Ouyang Rong waved his hand while drinking tea.
Everyone looked at each other, and some people glanced at the sky outside.
Noon had not yet arrived, and the governor had a sense of deja vu that he "didn't want to worry about their lunch."
But deep down, everyone still likes this relaxed atmosphere.
Work when you need to work, and rest when you need to rest.
Perhaps because he had adapted to Ouyang Rong's relaxed and relaxed style, an old county magistrate had the courage to ask with a smile:
"Lord Governor, everyone has come from afar, don't you want to include a meal?"
Ouyang Rong shrugged his shoulders:
"I have to go home on time for dinner. There is an aunt here. I have never lived in the governor's mansion. I don't know where the kitchen is. How can I provide food for you. If you are willing, you can go home with me to eat.
, Just don’t be afraid of my aunt’s nagging. You can ask Yuan Changshi about this, he has experience.”
Everyone burst into laughter, Yuan Huaimin blushed, and the atmosphere after the meeting became lively.
An official asked: "By the way, I heard that the governor's aunt is going to have a birthday ceremony soon. I wonder when it will be?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head:
"Regardless of the date, this is a family banquet. It's just a few people eating. Yuan Changshi will invite you. My aunt said, well, anyway, let's leave the words here for now. You are not allowed to give gifts. Anyone who violates will be punished."
After saying that, Ouyang Rong stood up and walked towards the door with his hands behind his back. Before leaving, he said:
"Magistrate Meng of Hukou County stays, and the others can leave."
Among the people preparing to leave in the hall, a middle-aged county magistrate who had just stood up was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but point his hand at his face:
"Ah, does the governor call me the lower official?"
Everyone looked sideways and nodded.
Ouyang Rong had already left. Yan Liulang stayed at the door, glanced at Magistrate Meng in the hall, and waited with a knife in his arms.
Under the sidelong glances of his colleagues around him, Magistrate Meng went out confused and followed him.
…
An hour later.
The side hall not far from the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion.
The closed door was opened from the inside, and two figures hurriedly walked out.
They were Magistrate Meng with a serious face, and Wang Caozhi who had put away his cynical smile.
The two of them went out together, whispering to each other from time to time as they left, not knowing what important matters they were talking about.
In the side hall that had been closed again, Ouyang Rong was sitting in the main seat, closing his eyes and concentrating. The teacup in his hand was empty.
Yan Liulang and Pei Shisanniang were sitting aside.
Pei Sanniang lowered her eyes, put a teapot in front of her, and silently gave Ouyang Rong a cup of hot tea.
Yan Liulang sighed: "It is better for the Ming government to be cautious. In the past, Brother Wang alone was not considered safe. Now with the addition of County Magistrate Meng, the Hukou County Government can help secretly and provide convenience for checking the customs clearance documents of various checkpoints in the territory.
That man named Qian Chen will definitely have nowhere to hide."
Pei Sanniang asked curiously: "Master, I don't know much about this person's identity. Please trouble me. In addition, is there an important place in Hukou County? Is there anyone here? Master is like this."
Pay attention to."
Yan Liulang said calmly: "Recently, a general named Duan from the White Tiger Guard has been suppressing bandits there."
Pei Shisanniang suddenly fell silent.
At this moment, Ouyang Rong opened his eyes and said calmly:
"Don't alert the enemy yet. Don't arrest the person, but keep an eye on him to see who he is going to see."
Wang Caozhi raised his head: "Mingfu means that he may not necessarily meet Duan Quanwu."
Ouyang Rong has closed his eyes and said nothing.
Wang Caozhi and Pei Shisanniang looked at each other, bowed their hands in agreement, and retreated.
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