Wen Dang has been involved in the officialdom for many years, how could he not understand that being an official is not as good as being in charge.
Before Su Ren opened his mouth, Wen Dang knew what Su Ren was going to say. Looking at Su Ren's young face, he kept nodding in his mind. The boy in front of him looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, and his behavior was indeed impeccable. Such a person would be more than two years old.
He has been involved in official circles for many years, so he must be a man who has both sides.
"Su County Zuo Ke is talking about those salt merchants in northern Sichuan?"
Su Ren nodded quickly, with a simple and honest smile on his face that showed his small thoughts were seen through: "The prefect just said that we have been sued, and I can't help but think about it."
Changshi then remembered that although Wen Dang was his teacher, he was the prefect of Shu County. Although Wenshui Department was under the jurisdiction of Shu County, even if he wanted to give Shu County the method of making salt, those northern Sichuan salt merchants would have to be sent away. Since
Being able to obtain the salt certificate is more or less related to the government. If Su Ren is convicted, he himself will not be able to escape the relationship.
He glanced at Su Ren gratefully: "Teacher, don't blame me. I am just a county magistrate now. All matters big and small still need the teacher's mediation before I can be justified."
"Okay, I will talk about these things myself, you don't have to worry about it."
Several people talked in the yard until midnight. After saying these words, Wen Dang exchanged some poems with Su Ren. Regarding Su Ren's poem "How much sorrow can you have, it's like a river of spring water flowing eastward." Yue Pin felt
The more interesting it became. Su Ren followed his favorite and copied two more Tang poems, one "Frost Moon" by Li Shangyin and one "Mount Emei Moon Song" by Li Bai. Especially the "Moon Song of Emei Mountain" was very suitable for the occasion.
The half-moon in Mount Emei is full of autumn, and its shadows are reflected in the water of Pingqiang River.
The clear stream flows towards the Three Gorges at night, and I miss you and go down to Yuzhou without seeing you.
Although it is winter now, it is not that cold. This poem fits the current scene perfectly, and also expresses the poet's deep homesickness. Hearing this, the literary party could not help but miss his hometown, Shu County.
There was no wine, only light scented tea. Wen Dang took a sip and asked Su Rendao: "I heard that Su County Zuo is also from Shu County. I wonder where his hometown is in Shu County?"
Su Ren was stunned. He didn't expect that the poem he read casually would actually bring up the issue of his life experience. He was not too panicked, as he had already made up his mind on this issue. He quickly said: "The villain's hometown is indeed in Chengdu, Shu County.
However, both of his parents died when he was three years old, and he was adopted by his family teacher. He stayed with his family teacher for ten years. He originally thought that he would end up in the mountains with his family teacher. Who would have thought that his family teacher would suddenly pass away, and he would guard his grave for three years before he had no choice but to leave the mountain.
Find a way to survive."
After saying this, Su Ren lowered his head and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. He kept begging his parents at home, please don't blame him. In order to survive and not scare these ancients to death, he had no choice but to offend his parents.
This was the first time Changshi heard Su Ren tell such a lie, and he couldn't help but be a little curious: "It seems that the boy's teacher is also a wise man. I guess this method of making salt was taught to you by your teacher, right?"
"The county magistrate's guess is correct. My tutor has learned a lot in his life. He is master of all three teachings and nine schools. However, I am stupid. I have followed my tutor for ten years and only learned a little bit. It is difficult for me to get into the elegant hall."
When I heard about common things, I yearned for it. Even after learning the basics, it turned out to be such a method. In the past six months, Su Ren made Laojun's view of this barren land vivid and colorful. As a county magistrate, he could see clearly. If he learned everything
, wouldn’t they all become saints? Suddenly he saw Wen Dang looking at him, and he coughed quickly to cover up his expression just now. However, his words still had an envious tone.
"Young master's teacher is really a god. If he hadn't passed away, he would have been respected by the people of Han Dynasty and would have brought happiness to all people in the world."
Wen Dang was slightly jealous: "How prosperous the pre-Qin schools are, and how many talented people there are, but the wise men in the world like to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, unable to benefit the people of the world, and it is a pity that they have wasted all they have learned!"
Su Ren smiled slightly: "The prefect is right. There are few people in the world who are dedicated to the people like the prefect, and they are not as good as teachers!"
Wen Dang's mood instantly improved a lot, and he looked at Su Renshi with a look of admiration in his eyes: "Haha, how can I compare to Su County Zuo's teacher? It's ridiculous."
Chang Shi knew that he had said the wrong thing, so in order to please his teacher Wen Dang, he quickly said: "Young Master Su has never had a word since he was born. Teacher is here today, so it would be a good thing to give him a name."
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Su Ren quickly put down the tea bowl and knelt on the ground: "Please also ask the prefect to give me a message."
There are people in the world who like money, and there are people who like women, and this literary party likes talented people. The two Tang poems written by Su Ren just now made the literary party look at him with admiration, and felt that this person is definitely not a thing in the pool. Although he has a reputation as a lover of talents, it is a pity that he accepted it
None of his disciples are outstanding. If Su Ren is given a title, it means that Su Ren is his student. If this Su Ren has any future prospects, he will be proud of his face, and his reputation as a lover of talents will also count as his reputation.
Real.
Wen Dang nodded and smiled, very satisfied with Su Ren. Then he thought for a long time: "In Mandarin, there is a saying that the son of a scholar will always be a scholar, the son of a worker will always be a worker, the son of a merchant will always be a merchant, and the son of a farmer will always be a farmer. A boy will be mentored by an expert.
You need to remember the teachings of the master, and don’t forget to do your best for me, a big man. Today I will give you the word Zizi to persevere, is it appropriate?"
Chang Shi nodded repeatedly: "Zi, Shouye, Heng, means long-lasting. Teacher, this is to pass on your talent for a long time and benefit the people all over the world. The word Zi Heng is the most appropriate!"
"Thank you, sir!" Su Ren kowtowed quickly.
Wen Dang laughed heartily and felt extremely happy.
That night, Wen Dang and Chang Shi rested at Laojun Temple. Huo Qian and Leng Yue had already prepared the rooms.
The next day, everything in Lao Junguan was as before. Su Ren replaced Leng Yue with Chang Yuan. He specially called Leng Yue into the room. Su Ren dictated and Leng Yue wrote. It took a whole morning to complete the story.
The method of making salt was written down in detail. He then handed it to Chang Shi personally. Chang Shi sighed, but there was nothing he could do. He shook his head and sighed and gave it to Wen Dang.
Chang Shi and Su Ren sent Wen Dang ten miles away before heading back. Along the way, Chang Shi frowned, as if unwilling to do so.
Su Rendao: "Don't you think this is a bit strange, county magistrate? We have bought the cloth bags of salt for several months. Everything is normal in our Shu County. The prefect has not interfered at all, but something happened in northern Sichuan. I think this matter
There’s something fishy!”
Chang Shi was stunned: "You mean, someone instigated the teacher to ask us for this method of making salt?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out!" Su Ren nodded: "Our bag salt is in very short supply, and I have already told the salt sellers that as long as anyone is willing to join, I will welcome it with both hands. Nowadays, basically all manufacturers in Shu County
Salt, the people who sell salt are all related to our Wenshui Salt Company. I sent people to guide them in many salt-making workshops to make cloth bag salt. There are also several in Chengdu, and no one complains. There must be something wrong with it."
"As for saying that Prefect Wen was instigated by others, it is not necessarily true. Although I have never dealt with the prefect, we chatted all night yesterday. The prefect is also an upright person and would never do such a thing. I am worried that Prefect Wen will be instigated by others.
People take advantage of it.”
Changshi nodded, and he felt that Su Ren's analysis made some sense: "Who do you think it could be?"
Su Ren shook his head: "That's hard to say. I've only been here a few months, and I'm not very clear about the affairs in the county. Things in Sichuan are intricately intertwined, and the relationships are complicated. If I don't understand this, I can't analyze it."
Chang Yuan suddenly said to Chang Shi: "Sir, can I say a few words?"
"explain!"
"The old slave feels that if Prefect Wen gets this method of making salt, he will definitely dedicate it to the court. It will not be of any benefit to those salt merchants. With their shrewdness, they will never do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit themselves, unless it is with us.
It was done by people with grudges, and the salt merchants in the entire county and even Shu County are basically under our control, with one exception."
"Liu Wen!" Chang Shi and Su Ren said in unison.
After Su Ren's bag of salt came out, Liu Wen asked Chang Shi. Unexpectedly, Chang Shi gave Su Ren the salt certificate. I thought Liu Wen would find a way to deal with Su Ren, but Su Ren had already prepared a strategy to deal with it. Who would have expected this Liu Wen?
He said nothing and never appeared again, just like Su Ren's bag of salt had no impact on him. You know, Liu Wen's family has been running official salt for generations, and the official salt's income accounts for 30% of the Liu family's income. With Liu Wen's petty mind
, it was impossible that there was no counterattack. At first, Su Ren was still rejoicing, but now that he thinks about it, this Liu Wen is really vicious. As long as Wen Dang dedicates the method of making salt to the court, it won't be long before his bag of salt will appear in the whole world.
Su Ren's plan to make money from salt production came to nothing.
Chang Shi gritted his teeth and said, "Well, Liu Wen actually stabbed him in the back. It seems I have to give him a beating. Yesterday, he came to tell me that if he wanted to get Xiaolian's place this year, he had to think about it carefully.
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Xiaolian, also known as Xiaolian, is an official selection system in the Han Dynasty. Starting from Liu Bang, the emperor would issue edicts to recruit talents from all over the world, and every emperor who continues to this day will add some standards to Liu Bang's system.
Generally speaking, there are two types of people, filial piety and incorruptibility. Filial piety refers to those who are filial to their teachers, and incorruptibility naturally means honest officials. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che first ascended the throne, he naturally followed the example of his ancestors and issued an edict to all counties and counties.
Promote filial piety and integrity. This is the only way to become an official before the imperial examination.
Liu Wen cannot be compared with Hou Jian. The Hou family is a county captain personally appointed by Emperor Gaozu, and it is hereditary. Therefore, the Hou family does not have to worry about others taking over the position of county captain. Liu Wen is the county magistrate, so he is naturally a filial piety.
Lian. But Liu Wen's eldest son Liu Jun is still Bai Ding. If he wants to succeed Liu Wen as county magistrate, he must become Xiaolian. Liu Wen has been working on this matter for so many years, but it has not happened yet.
Hearing the harsh words thrown by Chang Shi, Su Ren felt a burst of joy in his heart. What is collusion between officials and businessmen, Su Ren knows much better than Chang Shi. If you want to do your own business well, how can you not be an official? Now this Xiaolian is an opportunity.
How could Su Ren miss it?
Su Ren pretended to be surprised and said: "Since Liu Wen has such energy and can invite Governor Wen, the county magistrate should be careful and not offend this person."
Changshi snorted coldly: "How can I be afraid of him? If he uses such evil tricks, then don't blame me for turning my back on him." (To be continued)