On the official road, Wang Can was on his way quickly with two followers.
All three of them were riding horses.
It's June now, and the weather is hot, but for Wang Can, he doesn't care about the hot temperature. Moreover, although the weather is hot, he wears a white loose robe, and there is some breeze blowing when the horse is running.
Even if it is hot, it can still be endured.
Wang Can rode his horse and galloped all the way. The distance of more than twenty miles was not that far for Wang Can. In the evening, Wang Can arrived at the village where Zhuge's family was located.
The ancestors of the Zhuge family were once glorious, but now, they are also lonely.
In the entire village, most people are named Zhuge, with a small number of outsiders.
Although they all have the surname Zhuge and are passed down from one family, to this day, each family has its own branch. Only when they truly worship their ancestors do they come together. After all, they are passed down from one family.
Wang Can and his party arrived at the entrance of the village and asked about Zhuge Gui's home.
This question was quite easy to ask.
Zhuge Gui's home is not far from the entrance of the village. The house has green bricks and red tiles, which is pretty good. After all, Zhuge Gui once served as an official, and Zhuge Gui's brothers also served as officials outside, and they were all famous people in Langya Kingdom.
However, Zhuge Gui's lineage is not the lineage of the clan leader. After Zhuge Gui resigned, although the life of the family was decent, it was no longer what it used to be.
When Wang Can and his party arrived at Zhuge Gui's door, he personally went up and knocked on the door knocker.
"Bang! Bang!"
The door knocker knocked, and Wang Can waited quietly.
After a while, the door opened.
A twelve-year-old young man stood at the door. The young man's eyes were bright and lively. However, his young cheeks were very long, which made him look slightly uncoordinated.
His name is Zhuge Jin, and he is the eldest son of Zhuge Gui.
Zhuge Jin blinked with big eyes and asked, "Master, who are you looking for?"
"Your Excellency, Wang Can, is here to pay a special visit to Mr. Zhuge Jungong."
Jungong is the character of Zhuge Gui.
Wang Can addressed Zhuge Gui as sir, which was a sign of respect for Zhuge Gui.
"please!"
Zhuge Jin waved his hand and led Wang Can into the house, asked Wang Can to take a seat in the hall, and then said: "Master, wait a moment, I will go and inform father."
Wang Can nodded and waited quietly.
He looked at Zhuge Jin's leaving figure. Although Zhuge Jin never said his name, Wang Can could tell Zhuge Jin's identity from Zhuge Jin's age.
After all, Zhuge Jin is eleven or twelve years old.
Today's Zhuge Liang is still a five- or six-year-old child who can only babbling and learning words. He is far from the Zhuge Liang who will stomp his feet in later generations and shock the world.
This is the current situation.
Not long after, the sound of footsteps came from outside the hall.
A middle-aged man in his early thirties, with an elegant appearance but a slightly fair complexion, stepped in.
This person is Zhuge Gui.
According to Wang Can's memory, Zhuge Gui only had one year to live. A year later, Zhuge Gui died of illness, and then Zhuge Jin brothers left Xuzhou and went to Zhuge Xuan, Zhuge Gui's younger brother. Finally, Zhuge Jin went to Jiangdong,
Zhuge Liang and others were able to grow up in Jingzhou.
Wang Can stood up and said with a smile: "Wang Can, I have met Mr. Jungong."
Zhuge Gui returned the greeting and sat down with Wang Can respectively. He coughed twice and said, "I wonder what important business the prince has when he comes to the house?"
The temperament displayed by Wang Can gave people the impression that he was from a rich or noble background, and it felt like Wang Can was from a real big family. Therefore, when he met Wang Can, he called him son.
Wang Can said: "I came here this time to invite Mr. Jungong to serve as the magistrate of Yangdu County. Now, I am the magistrate of Yangdu County."
After Zhuge Gui heard this, his eyes narrowed.
The magistrate of a county?
You must know that he once served as a county magistrate in the first army, which is equivalent to a county magistrate. Although he does not have the actual power of a county magistrate, his official position is not low, so he has no idea about the county magistrate and Zhuge Gui.
Furthermore, Wang Can is the county magistrate?
Zhuge Gui said: "If I remember correctly, the magistrate of Yangdu County should be Cui Heng. I also have some friendship with Cui Heng. He served as the county magistrate very well. Why did Wang Gongzi become the magistrate of Yangdu County?"
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"well……"
When Wang Can heard this, he sighed and said: "County Magistrate Cui is dead. He died in the hands of County Prime Minister Su Shan."
Zhuge Gui also knew about Su Shan.
He heard that Su Shan killed Cui Heng, but then looked at Wang Can.
He was confused as to how Su Shan could not defeat Wang Can, who was eighteen or nineteen years old, given his strength.
In the end, it was Wang Can who became the county magistrate.
Wang Can did not hide anything. He immediately told the story about the Yellow Turban thief Du Pi's attack on the county seat, and also about how he killed Du Pi and was finally appointed as the county captain by Cui Heng. He also talked about Cui Heng being killed by Su Shan, and
He led troops to kill Su Shan.
After briefly talking about it, Wang Can said: "County Magistrate Cui is a promising person, but it is a pity that the year never ends. Now, the Su family has been eradicated, and I have taken over Yangdu County as the governor of Yangdu County.
County magistrate."
Zhuge Gui said: "The Wang County magistrate killed Du Pi and Su Shan, and now he has stabilized Yangdu County. He is indeed a young and talented man. But if you look at me like this, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to take up my post."
Having said this, he coughed slightly again.
When Zhuge Gui coughed, Zhuge Jin, who was sitting below, hurriedly stepped forward and handed the decoction to Zhuge Jin to drink. Then, Zhuge Jin took the initiative and said: "County Magistrate Wang, my father is not feeling well and I'm afraid he cannot serve as an official."
When Wang Can heard what Zhuge Gui and Zhuge Jin said, he smiled and was not discouraged.
He hasn't lobbied yet.
It is too early for Zhuge Gui to refuse now.
Wang Can had a calm expression on his face and said calmly: "It is common sense for Mr. Jungong to refuse. But Mr. Jungong, could you please listen to what I have to say before you consider whether to become an official?"
Zhuge Gui said: "It doesn't matter what the magistrate Wang said."
Wang Can said seriously: "I invite Mr. Jungong to serve as an official for three reasons."
"First, family needs."
"Even if the Zhuge family is so big, they have land, but with the wars going on year after year, I'm afraid the harvest from the land will not be much, and they can barely make ends meet."
"Mr. Jungong has several sons. The older one wants to study and the younger one is growing healthy. The family's expenses are all supported by Mr. Jungong. There is no source of income."
Wang Can talked eloquently and said: "At this time, everything is empty. In addition, Mr. Jungong is ill and has to take decoctions every day. It will also use up countless money. Even if he has a fortune of ten thousand yuan, it is not enough. If he becomes an official, he can barely make it.
There is some meager income.”
After Zhuge Gui heard this, he didn't say anything.
Zhuge Jin was about to say something but stopped, but Zhuge Gui glared at him and sat aside obediently.
Wang Can knew that the first point he mentioned would not impress Zhuge Gui, so he continued: "The second point is that I am willing to visit famous doctors for Mr. Zhuge to treat his illness."
"If Mr. Jungong's condition is a common illness, I'm afraid there is no need to resign and go home."
"Because my illness was serious, I returned home to recuperate."
"But if ordinary doctors can't treat such a condition, you must find a famous doctor. Otherwise, it will be impossible to cure the condition. With Mr. Zhuge's power, it may not be easy."
Wang Can talked eloquently and said: "However, it is different for me. I can mobilize the power of Yangdu County. In addition, as long as Mr. Jungong serves as the county magistrate of Yangdu County and Mr. Jungong handles government affairs, I will leave the county.
Yamen, go and look for traces of the miracle doctor Hua Tuo, and ask Hua Tuo to come back and treat Mr. Jungong."
"This is my promise!"
"This is also my sincerity!"
Wang Can said: "As for the third reason, Mr. Jungong serves as the county magistrate of Yangdu County, which is close to Zhuge's family. He can often take care of his children and will not be far away from home. Moreover, Mr. Jungong serves as the county magistrate of this county.
The appointment of the county magistrate is expected to be beneficial to the entire Zhuge family. At least the importance of Mr. Jungong's line within the family will be greatly improved."
Wang Can explained the three reasons clearly one by one.
This is Wang Can's reason.
Wang Can said: "This is also the reason why I invited Mr. Jungong. Of course, if Mr. Jungong refuses, then I have nothing to say. I can only offer the gift I carry with me and turn around and leave."
As has been said, it is Zhuge Gui's business how to decide.
If Zhuge Gui is unwilling, Wang Can will not persuade him.
Although he needs Zhuge Gui, he won't waste any words, because one more Zhuge Gui is just the icing on the cake for Wang Can now, not a help in times of need. Even without Zhuge Gui, Wang Can can still govern Yangdu County.
What's more, Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang are still little kids.
What can it be used for?
The look on Zhuge Gui's face was that of deep thought.
Previously, he refused outright, but now, there was a trace of emotion on his face.
Because Wang Can's words really spoke to the bottom of Zhuge Gui's heart. Even if he didn't think about himself, wouldn't he think about his son? Especially for his condition, the doctors in the clan couldn't cure it after diagnosis.
Reduce pain.
The only way is to find a famous doctor.
However, with Zhuge Gui's current reputation and strength, it is not easy to find a famous doctor. If Wang Can is willing to come forward, it will be much easier.
Zhuge Gui is still young and he doesn't want to die.
Of course he wants to live.
Zhuge Jin, who was sitting next to him, no longer refused for Zhuge Gui. He was worried about his father's illness, but he was even more worried that his father's illness would be difficult to cure. If his father's illness could be cured, he thought it was okay to become an official.
Wang Can said calmly: "Mr. Jungong, the matter is actually quite simple. It is not a complicated decision. If such a decision still makes you dilemma, I am afraid I have found the wrong person."
"Okay, I'm willing to serve as an official!"
Zhuge Gui gritted his teeth and agreed directly, saying: "The magistrate Wang kindly invites me, and Zhuge Gui is willing to serve as the county magistrate."
Wang Can said: "You will not regret today's decision."
Wang Can didn't care about Zhuge Gui's title. In fact, Zhuge Gui now only served him and did not show true loyalty. The reason was very simple. Zhuge Gui didn't think Wang Can was so powerful.
Furthermore, Wang Can knew the reason for Zhuge Gui's hesitation. After all, Zhuge Gui was once the county magistrate of a county. Now, he was asked to serve as the county magistrate of a county, so Zhuge Gui was hesitant.