Zhao Ran patiently listened to Song Zhiyuan's explanation: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but this time is not that time. You were in the dormitory at that time, under my name. No matter how I support you or recommend you, it is my responsibility."
Nei. Now you have entered the Sutra Hall, and you are a Taoist boy who has received an ultimatum. Not only are you the master of Liu Jingzhu, Chen Jingzhu, but you are also under the name of Jiang Gaogong. If I rush to the prison to recommend you, it will be unfair.
If it doesn't go smoothly, not only will it be ineffective, it will even make the officials in the Sutra Hall unhappy, and it will delay you."
When Song Zhiyuan said this, Zhao Ran understood. He patted the back of his head and said regretfully: "I was wrong." He secretly thought to himself that he had been in the officialdom for so many years before time travel. Why was he so confused now? What's wrong with him now?
I thought, how could such a shrewd person as Yu Zhiyuan point me to such a confusing path? It shouldn’t be...
While he was thinking about it, he heard Song Zhiyuan snapping his fingers and saying: "This is the first one. Secondly, if we go forward, I can bite the bullet and go to the Sutra Hall to explain your case to Jiang Gaogong first. It is not impossible, but at this moment
It's not the time..." After a pause, Song Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "You may not have heard that the Zhongyuan is going to be promoted. The post of Wujiyuan's supervisor, Xizhenwu Palace has already set the tone, and it is planned to be promoted by the Zhongyuan.
Recommend yourself.”
Zhao Ran said "Ah" and immediately said in surprise: "Congratulations, senior patrol officer!"
If the Bell Supervisor is transferred away and the vacant Supervisor position is self-recommended by the courtyard, then the person most likely to be promoted to Supervisor is undoubtedly Song Zhiyuan. According to the usual practice, the Supervisory Yuan is usually composed of senior officials in the Sutra Hall, inspectors of dormitories, and guest halls.
Zhike chooses one of the three deacons to serve. Compared with Yu Zhiyuan and Jiang Zhibiao, Song Zhiyuan has the most senior qualifications and has a strong personal relationship with the Zhongyuan, so he has the greatest hope.
Zhao Ran felt very happy and thought to himself, since your brother has been promoted to the prison, how can you escape from my grasp as the head of the door? It turns out that Yu Zhiyuan asked me to find Song Zhiyuan, and this is what he meant!
Unexpectedly, Song Zhiyuan waved his hand and said: "This matter has not yet been decided, so there is no need to say congratulations."
Zhao Ran thought that Song Zhiyuan was being humble, but looking at his expression, he seemed to have a solemn expression, because he asked: "Senior Brother Song, among the deacons in the courtyard, I really can't think of anyone else who is more qualified than you, Senior Brother."
Prison Court.”
Just listen to Song Zhiyuan sigh: "Speaking of it, Junior Brother Jiang Zhibiao's prestige is not bad, and he is young and powerful, and has always been valued by the West Zhenwu Palace... The rest are like Junior Brother in the living room, Junior Brother Zhang who builds the house, etc., and he is an outstanding figure in the courtyard at that time.
If you are more capable than me, it will definitely be my turn wherever you go. Therefore, you go to Junior Brother Jiang's place and walk around. It is best for Junior Brother Jiang to come forward and tell you. Then I will help you a little or two, and everything will be fine.
Already."
Zhao Ran thought for a moment and asked, "Senior brother, are you worried about Jiang Gaogong?"
Song Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Don't talk about worrying. I heard that Junior Brother Jiang is also involved in this matter. He has some connections in Xizhenwu Palace. If Xizhenwu Palace chooses Junior Brother Jiang, it will also be Junior Brother Jiang's destiny. Anyway, you go to Junior Brother Jiang's place.
He is the best, no matter whether he succeeds or not, you can rest assured that I am here."
After talking, Zhao Ran learned a lot of information. It seemed that Jiang Gaogong was a little unwilling and wanted to compete with Song Zhiyuan for the position of the Supervisory Academy. Song Zhiyuan was also a little worried about this. But for Zhao Ran, these upper-level officials
The power struggle between them is purely a fight between gods and gods. How can he, a little chanting Taoist boy, get in?
But if you think about it carefully, what Song Zhiyuan said is not unreasonable. Anyway, it was Song Zhiyuan who came up with the idea. There should be no harm in asking Jiang Gaogong first. If Song Zhiyuan can get his wish and take up the post of Supervisor, he will not be able to escape his position as the leader. If Jiang Gaogong can find another
If you successfully avoid the wrong path and take the lead, you won’t have the problem of worshiping the wrong temple.
The banknote that was pushed over was pushed back by Song Zhiyuan. When Zhao Ran saw that Song Zhiyuan refused to accept it, he had no choice but to collect it. His affairs came to an end for the time being, and he began to ask about the purpose of his trip.
Song Zhiyuan said: "Speaking of which, this trip is related to you."
"oh?"
"At the end of the year before last, my dormitory recommended you as a Taoist priest, and you lived up to expectations and came out on top. At that time, Jin Jiu and Zhang Ze were also under my consideration... Today is the date where Jin Jiu's father made an appointment. I didn't want to go down the mountain.
, but the Jinxian Lieutenant invited the County Lord to accompany him, so I couldn’t refuse anymore, so I went to meet him - your calligraphy is the right gift to come to the door."
Seeing that Zhao Ran was silent, Song Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I heard that you and Jin Jiu have some issues?"
Zhao Ran said: "There's no deep hatred, it's probably a misunderstanding." At that moment, he told Jin Jiu, Zhang Ze, Gou Er and others about the disagreements they had with him.
Song Zhiyuan nodded and said: "There is no deep hatred. Now that you have entered the Sutra Hall, you will achieve great things in the future. There is no need to worry about it. Senior brother, I will be a peacemaker and resolve these trivial matters between you. What do you think? Come on.
, the Jin family is also considered a local snake. Although Wujiyuan is noble, it is still a jungle in the ten directions. Many things cannot be separated from the mortal world. Sooner or later, there will be a day when we bow our heads and meet each other..."
When Song Zhiyuan came forward, Zhao Ran agreed. It was not a big deal in the first place. He also gained the upper hand in the open and secret fights at the beginning. Now he has become a serious Taoist priest with an ultimatum, and he even looks down on those trivial grievances in the past. The so-called
The reason why adults don't remember the faults of villains is not simply because they are big-hearted and broad-minded, but because they are really too lazy to remember them, because remembering them is meaningless and a waste of time.
As he spoke, the carriage entered Guyang County, crossed the main street, and stopped at an alley near the north of the city. The Jin family is a truly powerful family in Guyang County, although the Jin family does not occupy the entire street.
At least half of the alleyway was cut off, making it appear rich and powerful.
Jinxian Lieutenant had been notified early and took his second son Jin Jiu out of the house in person to greet him. Song Zhiyuan and Zhao Ran came to the house on his own initiative. Jinxian Lieutenant saw Zhao and didn't know why. He was pulled by Jin Jiu's sleeves.
, whispered a few words, and then suddenly realized, and greeted Zhao Ran with a smile.
Zhao Ran returned the salute with his head, and then looked at Jin Jiu who was standing aside. His face was extremely embarrassed, and his behavior seemed very awkward. He smiled in his heart and without saying anything else, nodded to Jin Jiu, but Jin Jiu could only bow and salute: "
I’ve seen Song Xunzhao and I’ve met Daochang Zhao.”
After passing through the second gate, he entered Jinxian Lieutenant's flower hall. There was an old scholar here who had been waiting for a long time. Even Song Xunzhao saw the old scholar and respectfully asked the inspector: "I have seen the county master, but I don't know the county."
How are you doing these days?"
This old scholar is none other than Kong County Zun, who is in charge of the pastoral side of Guyang County. From a purely secular perspective, he is the number one person within a hundred miles of Guyang County. From a secular perspective, his position is only lower than that of Zhong Wujiyuan.
The Prison Court is slightly inferior, but its power can definitely rival the court.
Zhao Ran had met Kong Xianzun. The first time was at the Zhaijiao ceremony at Guyang County Registrar Dong Fanglin's moved house. That time Kongxian Zun went to Dong's house as a congratulatory guest. The second time was a few months ago.
During the Yuanshi Tianzun Christmas Day Ceremony, the Kongxian Zun represented the Ming Dynasty official and came to Wuji Courtyard to attend the ceremony. At that moment, Zhao Ran, along with Song Zhiyuan, performed the ceremony to Kongxian Zun.
Kong County Master returned the gift, smiled and said to Song Zhiyuan: "I haven't seen Taoist Master Song for a long time, but he is still healthy. I am not good anymore. I am getting older day by day. Haha... who is this little Taoist Master?"
Without waiting for Song Zhiyuan to answer, Jinxian Lieutenant rushed to the side and said: "This Taoist priest is Zhao Zhiran, the newly promoted Taoist boy in the courtyard last year. He has excellent academic performance and has never been below the first class. His future achievements will be limitless. Taoist priest Zhao is very impressed."
Song Xunzhao's respect is comparable to that of his confidant."
Entering the flower hall while joking, Kong Xianzun took the main seat, Song Zhiyuan took the guest of honor seat, and Jinxian Lieutenant accompanied him in the second place. As for Zhao Ran, although his identity has changed, he is still among these important people in the county.
In front of the big shot, he still had standing room only. As for Jin Jiu, he was not even qualified to enter the flower hall, so he stood at the door of the flower hall, waiting for summons at any time.
After chatting for a while, Song Zhiyuan came to the door as a gift. Kong County Lord came to accompany him, so there was no need to give him a gift. The gift was given to Jin County Lieutenant who was treating guests, and the gift was the calligraphy written by Zhao Ran.
Jin County Lieutenant was born as a warrior and was not very literate, but he naturally accepted the gift from Song Zhiyuan with joy, and after unfolding it, he pretended to admire it. However, Kong County Lord, who was leaning over from the side, shouted "good", and for a moment
Then he asked: "Mountain Guest? Is this the Shanjian style? I heard that Counselor Zhou praised him and said that there was a Taoist priest in Wujiyuan named "Mountain Guest". His character was strong and strong, and his penholder was very beautiful.
, I didn’t want to see the real thing today, it’s really good!”
Song Zhiyuan smiled, pulled Zhao Ran who was standing behind him with his hands down, and introduced: "To be honest with you two, 'Mountain Guest' is the nickname of my junior brother Zhao Zhiran. This word was written by him, and it can be recognized by Counselor Zhou's discerning eyes.
Consider him lucky."
Kong Xianzun looked at Zhao Ran with squinted eyes and praised: "Zhao Xiaodao is just like his words, he has the spirit of an immortal." Jinxian Lieutenant smiled and rolled up the words, put them away carefully, and said to Zhao Ran: "Thank you very much, Zhao Ran."
"Little Taoist Priest, I heard that my Erlang once had a working relationship with Taoist Priest. I hope that Taoist Priest Zhao will take care of me in the future."
Zhao Ran smiled and nodded: "I don't dare to take it seriously, I should."
With two words and one paragraph, the bridge was cleared, and both parties were happy.