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Chapter 51 Abandoned Sons and Carp (1)

On the ninth day of August in the eleventh year of Jinghan, during the early dynasty, Emperor Jinghan Zhou Zhe approved several official promotions and appointments, including the decision to promote Li Pin and Li Dexin, the former magistrate of Nanhe County, to the deputy envoy of land and water transport on Hedong Road.

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During the Wu dynasty, the transport envoys along the way were equivalent to the official position of provincial governors in later generations when they had the greatest power. In the capital, those who truly and directly held the power of national transport were usually prime ministers, which shows their high status.

Of course, the deputy transfer envoy is a fifth-rank official, which is not considered very big in the capital. Among the officials who were received due to promotion this time, his position is considered the lowest. But Li Pin was originally a seventh-rank county official.

Order, this term has not yet expired, and the direct promotion to a position of real power, such as deputy envoy, can indeed be regarded as a three-level promotion in a row.

Because of this, among the officials who were promoted, he still attracted quite a lot of attention.

"...There is a very bad atmosphere among scholars today." After the morning court, when he summoned several ministers to see him, Zhou Zhe said a few words about this matter, "I want to be an official, but I am afraid of being a foreign official.

, especially the fear of being a local official, a parent official, the fear of being a county magistrate, the most serious one, I am very heartbroken."

"In the third year of Jinghan, there was a shortage of 135 county magistrates across the country. In the seventh year of Jinghan, there were still more than 90 vacancies. Especially in the Guangnan area, there were some people who were vacated but were unwilling to take up their posts and were procrastinating in Beijing.

, they run through various families! I know them all."

"Of course, the post of county magistrate has heavy responsibilities and strict examinations. Once you take up the post, you may not be able to see your relatives all over the world. I understand these things. But a parent officer! What is a parent officer! The so-called county magistrate is

The most basic officials in this country are the closest to the people! They say that they have served the country for ten years in a cold window. In fact, they are just picky. Once they are hired, they eagerly want to be officials in the capital! To be honest, as long as they get the county magistrate,

Anyone who wants to hold a position but does not take up the post will find it difficult to hold an official position in the future! I have an account in my heart."

Since the serious morning meeting has passed. In order to show his closeness, Zhou Zhe arranged to take a walk near the Imperial Garden during this summons, which could make the atmosphere more relaxed. But when talking about these things at this time, this man with a calm temperament

The emperor put his hands behind his back and his tone became serious. The ministers who followed him followed suit, fearful and frightened.

Zhou Zhe raised his hand to indicate that they didn't need to be so nervous and continued to move forward slowly.

"I once said that anyone who can be a good county magistrate can do anything well. Since the third year of Jinghan, I have promoted more than one county magistrate beyond his duties. De Xin, you are a role model for county magistrates.

This time I promoted you to Deputy Transport Envoy. Many people talked about it, but after seeing your performance in Nanhe, I still decided to give you this position. When you go to Hedong, you must help Liu Congming, do your job well, and don't disappoint me.

The situation in Hedong is very difficult." The Liu Congming he mentioned was Li Pin's later Shangguan and the transfer envoy of Hedong Road.

Li Pin, who was walking at the back, bowed his head and said, "I will do my best to live up to the expectations of the Holy One."

A slight smile appeared on Zhou Zhe's face, and he turned around and waved his hand: "It's not about living up to my expectations, but it's about not living up to the expectations of the local people..." He pointed at the others behind him, "The same is true for you. Now.

The world under the Wu Dynasty seemed to be peaceful and unified, but in fact, it was plagued by internal and external troubles."

As he spoke, he stepped onto an arch bridge in front: "Outside, the Liao people have gone, but don't think that the Jin people are easy to deal with. They also came from poor mountains and rivers, and they are ambitious and difficult to tame. This war is not over yet.

, they tore up the former alliance. Without the efforts of Privy Council Tong, General Guo and many people, Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures would not have been able to get back an inch..."

"... Let's talk about the country. This time, the north and south are affected by disasters. Millions of people are in dire straits. And at this time, there are still many ants and moths that are ready to destroy the foundation of this country! These things, you

Keep it all in my heart. If things go wrong, I won’t do anything to you, and the thousands of people below will not let you parents and officials go. You...remember these words, this is what I say to you.

expect."

When Zhou Zhe said this, the purpose of this meeting had actually been achieved. Afterwards, the monarch and his ministers chatted a few more words. Zhou Zhe even asked about the family affairs of several of them. Although Li Pin was not singled out again.

, but in this meeting, he actually made a lot of limelight. After the interview, everyone went out together, and several of them even expressed their closeness to Li Pin and made an appointment to have dinner together at noon.

When he arrived at the Imperial City, he saw several carriages waiting outside. The person in front of the carriages was the shopkeeper of Zhuji, and he was obviously waiting for him.

Li Pin thought that Ning Yi wanted to invite him to celebrate, so he went over to say hello and wanted the other party to leave first. This meal between himself and his colleagues was a must. However, the shopkeeper smiled and bowed: "My boss

I know that Mr. Li will definitely have a small gathering with all of you at noon today to talk about personal friendships, so I just let me wait here, and you can let me help you arrange wherever you want to go."

"Oh, Li Heng..."

There are a total of eight officials promoted this time. Regardless of their official positions, most of them will be placed in other places. Their relationship in the capital may also be deep or shallow, but in any case, the meal used to enhance important relationships in the capital will mostly be placed in the evening. This

At noon, the eight people were going to have a meal together. After hearing Ning Yi's help with the arrangements, Li Pin couldn't help but smile, but there was not much joy in that smile.

This kind of businessman behavior that can arrange everything in advance makes him a little worried after all. Especially after the Holy Spirit said those words, seeing such things related to wealth and power immediately made him worried.

I can't have a good feeling in my heart.

However, seeing these connections between Li Pin and others, others were somewhat interested. To them, although Li Pin's official position was still small, there was obviously someone in the capital. For such things, everyone usually just guesses.

At this time, it was a good thing to get close to Li Gang from Zhuji to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and from the Prime Minister's Mansion to Qin Siyuan. Among these people, the other two officials who had close contacts with the Prime Minister's Mansion were older.

, the more experience you have, the more you can enjoy all this with peace of mind.

After finishing the lunch at noon, the shopkeeper asked Li Pin where he was going from now on. By the way, he conveyed Ning Yi's intention to help him celebrate.

Li Pincai had just been promoted. In the first few nights, he naturally had to build relationships with some important people. For example, Qin Siyuan, who was now his backstage, was the most important. Ning Yi was just a businessman in the capital. It was impossible to invite him to dinner that night.

Celebrating, but Li Pin thought about it for a while and said: "Please ask Shopkeeper Li to send me to the Prime Minister's Mansion later. I want to thank the Prime Minister for this promotion. But... I also ask Shopkeeper Li to report to Li Li."

Heng, if the Prime Minister is not free tonight, I wonder if Li Heng is free tonight, please allow me... to prepare some drinks and thank you."

Shopkeeper Li naturally nodded in agreement. Then he asked the cart to take Li Pin to the Prime Minister's Mansion. He told Ning Yi what Li Pin had said. When he came to Ning Mansion to find Ning Yi, Ning Yi was in the yard, holding Ning Xi in his arms.

Teach him one, two, three, four. Su Tan'er sat at the pavilion not far away, embroidering and watching the father and son. When shopkeeper Li came, Ning Yi let go of the child and let him stagger towards his mother.

walk over.

After listening to Shopkeeper Li's words, Ning Yi was somewhat confused: "Prime Minister Qin has an appointment with Grand Master Cai tonight and is not available. You go prepare a better dinner. By the way... call Wen Dingwen and the others. As long as

If you have time, you can go over and join in the fun. Li Pin is quite a good person. They have a good relationship and become familiar with each other. I will call Qin Shaoyu again, well, it should be almost the same."

Su Tan'er walked over there with her child in her arms. When shopkeeper Li went out, she asked softly: "For these things, can you just have a meal in private? Wen Dingwen will let them go there instead."

Adding to the chaos?"

Ning Yi shook his head: "Li Pin and I know each other, and our dealings are all aboveboard. He has been promoted now, and since he wants to invite us, we might as well treat it as a gathering among friends to celebrate, which is more comfortable. What's more, he used to help occasionally at Yushan Academy

It’s okay to give a lecture and meet Wen Ding and Wen Fang. It’s not like we don’t know each other, but what I’m surprised about is... why he invited me today.”

Su Tan'er laughed: "Maybe he feels in his heart that being appreciated and promoted by Prime Minister Qin is all because of you, Mr. Qin."

"Not necessarily." Ning Yi smiled, "Official affairs belong to officialdom, and personal friendships belong to personal friendship. He has just been promoted, and things are not easy to do this time. It is time to build relationships with both sides to make the future easier.

.He will not understand these things..."

"Anyway, it's your men's business." Su Taner imitated him and shrugged, lifted the child up and teased it a few times. When she married Ning Yi, although she was gentle, she still had the sharpness of a girl.

, but at this time, the exposed edge has gradually subsided, and he has become more consistent with Ning Yi. Occasionally joking with Ning Yi has become more casual, and he is no longer jerky because of the "immodest" thing. Facts

After all, she is still twenty-one or twelve years old, young and beautiful, and although she is calm, she is still full of gratifying vitality.

At home, the relationship between the two people and their status in the eyes of others are also clearer. Ning Yi is calm and reliable, and Su Tan'er, the head matron, also has enough majesty and convincing ability to do almost anything.

, as long as one of them is reported to the couple, there will definitely be a way to deal with it. Although the styles are slightly different, both of them can actually handle each other's affairs very well.

After saying a few words at this time, Su Tan'er ignored Li Pin. That night, Ning Yi hosted a banquet for Li Pin in Zhuji. During this period, Su Wending, Su Wenfang and others, together with Qin Shaoyu and others, accompanied him.

Several beautiful women from the fan building were called over, and while they were drinking and drinking, the guests and the host had a good time. This was until the banquet was about to end, and when everyone was having fun with the women, Ning Yi went to the balcony of the box to look outside.

Night scene, Li Pin came over with a wine glass.

After Zhuji and Fanlou cooperated in some business, the two parties had close contacts. Su Wending and others were also old acquaintances with the girls from Fanlou who came this time, and they had fun in the box. Li Pin looked at the street not far away

There was a lively scene of people going up and down the street and merchants hawking their products. I chatted casually with Ning Yi for a few words, and finally spoke after careful consideration.

"Li Heng, Brother Yu has a lot of emotions in his heart when he comes to Beijing this time. I know in my heart that you have helped Li Heng to get to this position. I remember this in my heart, but because of this, I have a few words

, I have been holding it in my heart, and I will not express my displeasure. But I also hope that Li Heng will not misunderstand that I am the kind of arrogant villain who finds fault with others after being promoted..."

Ning Yi glanced at him: "But it doesn't matter."

"I want to know what Li Heng is doing?" Li Pin thought for a while and then spoke with some embarrassment, "You and I met in Ping Mo, and there is no need to mince words about many things. Li Heng knows that I myself

I studied hard at a young age because I originally wanted to make a career. When we were in Jiangning, we met. I admired Li Heng's knowledge quite a lot. I was also curious about why such an outstanding person as Li Heng would marry into a wife. Regarding this matter

.Li Heng never answered directly. I can only say that everyone has his own ambition. Although Li Heng did not care about his identity at the time, he had many positive thoughts in his lectures. What would you like to say to those students? In my heart

I always believe that Li Heng wants to do something after all."

He paused: "I have never had any doubts about these. Li Heng is very knowledgeable, and his ideas may be different from others. But the path is the same after all. Li Heng has always been very capable in various things, including...

Gu Yanzhen’s matter.”

Ning Yi frowned. Li Pin smiled knowingly: "...Including the later incident with Huang Shang, including your subsequent danger in Hangzhou, including the Liangshan bandits, Li Heng's ability to do things has always been beyond doubt.

.But...when I came to the capital this time, I saw these things, saw this bamboo record, those big trucks you sent out, and saw those things you researched. I have to say, you are really good at this business.

You are very successful, and I am afraid you have earned a lot of money. This is your ability. But what on earth do you want to do?"

He asked this question in a deepening voice. Ning Yi tapped his fingers on the railing on the terrace and nodded slightly. Li Pin paused for a moment and then lowered his voice: "Li Heng is a smart man. Having said that, brother Yu is also

I don't intend to hide it. These days, Brother Yu is thinking in his heart, this is the way for the wealthy gentry to make a fortune, but Li Heng, what path are you going to take? These wealthy gentry and wealthy businessmen seem to have a lot of money and glory on the surface, but in fact

, how have they ever been looked down upon by others? They...are like trees without roots, and water without water. Even if they can help the Prime Minister manage the finances and accounts, what can they do? Li Heng is so smart, it is impossible not to see this path.

In the end, you won’t reach anywhere, and you may even..."

He hesitated for a moment and finally lowered his voice: "It might even be... a way to die."

The hustle and bustle in the distance and the hustle and bustle in the room were heard. After Li Pin said this, the terrace became silent. Ning Yi tapped the railing with his fingers, and a slight smile appeared on his face. In fact, from the first sentence

As soon as the words came out, Ning Yi roughly understood what the other party meant, and also understood that if he didn't really regard the friendship between the two as a gentleman, Li Pin would not have been able to say this at this time, not to mention that he was wasting

It’s the first day of promotion when you can build relationships with people.

It's just that many of the thoughts in his heart can't be told to others. He nodded and thought about it for a long time. When his fingers stopped, he spoke: "Dexin, I want to ask you something. What do you think about this?"

What do you want to do when I put you in the position of Deputy Transport Envoy for the first time?"

Li Pin frowned: "At this time, there is famine in both the north and the south, and the situation is urgent. I know that Mr. Liu Congming is secretly a member of Prime Minister Qin, but I am a stranger after all, and I can take care of things. Even if I offend others, I will naturally

We must ensure that the relief food channels are open and the relief food can be distributed smoothly. I am mentally prepared for these things."

"...Not really." Ning Yi laughed, shook his head for a moment, "Your biggest responsibility this time is not to ensure that the relief food routes are open, but to ensure that the trade routes are open. In this matter, you will soon

You will understand."

"Business Dao?" Li Pin became confused.

But I heard Ning Yi say over there: "The position of county magistrate has been promoted three levels to deputy transfer envoy, and the position of transfer is a really important task. Dexin, this matter is not suitable for those who are less capable."

For people, it is no different than arsenic, and even for you, it can only be regarded as a great tonic. The medicine of tiger and wolf can sometimes save you thirty years of struggle, but if you are not careful, it will backfire.

Regarding yourself, it seems that you have some psychological preparation, which is the best thing."

Hearing Ning Yi reveal this matter, Li Pin's expression became truly serious. At this moment, he suddenly understood that regarding this matter, and even all the inside stories about his promotion, the Ning Yi in front of him was far more serious than he had imagined.

He knows a lot more. As a result, Ning Yi's position in the Prime Minister's Mansion may be far more than he once thought...

He frowned, waiting for Ning Yi to continue. (To be continued...)t


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