In fact, after careful calculation, Lin Jue and Du Weijian did not have much contact with each other. They only worked together in the Ordinance Company's office for less than a few months. However, it does not take years to get to know people. In fact, just a few months are enough to understand a person deeply.
It was these few short months that allowed Lin Jue to get to know Du Weijian. Du Weijian was an upright man and a man full of idealism. What was even more rare was that he was a man who could stand up for his friends.
The one who stabbed him. Although he resigned because of his disillusioned ideals and his dissatisfaction with Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru's new laws and regulations, he was also advancing and retreating together with Lin Jue and protesting for Lin Jue's injustice.
Du Weijian's originally round and fair face became more angular, and his skin became much darker. Lin Jue held his hand and could feel the prickly calluses on his hand, and the joints felt very hard. Lin Jue thought
, Du Weijian really went home to farm. This guy really did what he said.
"Mr. Lin, I have worked very hard. Halfway through the journey, it snowed heavily. The donkey cart I was traveling with could hardly move. My donkey, who had been with me for almost a year, also died on the way. I could only walk to the capital. Really.
Sorry, I don't have money to hire a car." Du Weijian smiled quietly.
Lin Jue smacked his lips and said, "It's my dereliction of duty. I should have sent someone to pick up Brother Du. This is all my fault. Brother Du has had a hard time along the way."
Du Weijian shook his head and said: "It's nothing to me. It's the people on the East and West Roads in Beijing who are really having a hard time. I deliberately detoured to several prefectures and counties. After the chaos, the people are really worried. They need good relief and comfort.
It calms people's hearts. That's why I'm willing to help you do this. Originally, I was farming in my hometown, studying, and amusing myself. I don't know how comfortable it is."
Lin Jue said with a smile: "You can farm and study for your own enjoyment, but what will the people of the world do? They need our help. I knew that Brother Du would not refuse, so I recommended you to the emperor. Brother Du, you have great ambitions."
This time I can show off my skills."
Du Weijian looked at Lin Jue with a smile and said: "Brother Lin is still so enthusiastic and full of hope. I don't think so. I just came out to help you this time, but I don't have much hope for the current situation."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "No matter what time, you have to have hope. Oh, what are we doing standing here? You have traveled a long way here, but I am holding you standing in the cold wind and snow talking. Let's go.
, I will take you back to your house."
Du Weijian was stunned and said: "My house?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Yes, I asked you to help me, how could you not make arrangements? I specially rented a small courtyard for you in the north of Xiangguo Temple. It has all the furniture, servants, carriages and horses, and is waiting for you.
You, the master, come to stay. You don’t need to thank me. This is what I should do. Don’t think you are here to enjoy the happiness in the capital. If you didn’t come, I would be too busy. If you come, you have to do all these things.
I’ve done it. I can finally relax. Let’s go and talk about it after we go.”
Du Weijian nodded, looked at Lin Jue, and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Brother Lin, for your righteousness. I deserve it, but it is disrespectful. I will just sit back and enjoy the success."
Amidst the laughter, Lin Jue ordered his men to prepare their horses and rode away with Du Weijian.
…
In a small courtyard, the remaining snow covered the corners of the courtyard, but the sunshine filled the entire courtyard, giving the courtyard a warm atmosphere. There were still a few leaves on the persimmon trees that had lost their leaves.
Ten bright red persimmons hang on the branches, like small red lanterns.
There were several plates of dishes and wine cups on the stone table under the persimmon tree. Lin Jue and Du Weijian, who had taken a bath and changed clothes, sat in the sunshine under the persimmon tree, drank wine and talked happily. At first, they just chatted about other people.
What happened later, but while the wine was in full swing, I couldn't help but express some emotions and talk about some opinions.
"Brother Lin, I have heard about your reputation for suppressing the rebellion this time. Do you know? When I heard that you annihilated the religious bandits in Xingren Mansion, I was drunk that night and had insomnia. To be honest, I was drunk
, I really envy you for being able to show your talents, be loyal to the country, and save the people from the fire. Do you know? It wasn’t until that day that I was convinced by you, and I was relieved that you were the top scorer in the college entrance examination and I was the second.
.I, Du Weijian, have a very high self-esteem, but now I understand that real talent is not about articles and poems, but about doing things for the country and the people like you. When I compare with you, the difference in realm is more than a little bit.
My decision to return to the fields in anger seems a bit unwise now that I think about it. I once determined to serve the court and do something for the country and the people, but now it seems that it is all empty talk."
Du Weijian felt a little emotional. It seemed that he had some insights after returning to his hometown to farm. He would not have said these words before.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "It seems that Brother Du has a lot of emotions. But Brother Du, I don't agree with your point of view. In fact, in my opinion, the definition of serving the country and the people is not to do something vigorous and vigorous.
Things. Sometimes I wonder, what does serving the country mean? It must mean making meritorious deeds, killing enemies, standing in temples, and scolding Fang Qiu? But that may not always be the case. It is good to do big things, but doing small things does not necessarily mean serving the country.
For example, if all the people in the world can do their own thing well in their own position, they may not be inactive. Just imagine, among the people in the world, those who are officials should do their jobs well, and those who are farmers can cultivate their own land well.
In the fields, workers cultivate skills, businessmen make profits in a wise way. Scholars teach the ways of saints, and soldiers practice martial arts to defend their duties. In this case, don't you think they are loyal to the country? In my opinion, their contribution, no matter how big or small, is
It’s different, but it’s enough to be able to do what you should do within your capabilities.”
Du Weijian was surprised at first, and then a sudden smile appeared on his face.
"A conversation with Brother Lin is really better than ten years of reading. Although I have never heard of what Brother Lin said, I think it makes perfect sense. Everyone who performs their duties, even if they do trivial things, is loyal to the country.
Where is the need to do big and vigorous things? If everyone can do their part, then won’t this country be peaceful and stable, and will it be eternally peaceful?”
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Yes, it's a pity that it is difficult. Everyone in the world has his own thoughts. My idea is just a dream of a utopia and a paradise. I just want to say that Brother Du doesn't need to blame himself.
Going to farm is just a way to show loyalty. At least Brother Du has kept his duty and has not been incited to rebel like a fool. People in the world cannot ask him to keep his duty, but if he can do no evil or do evil, that is already
Very good.”
Du Weijian nodded and said: "That's true. These days, if you don't do evil, you do good. What's most scary is that many people do bad things with good intentions, and they think they are serving the imperial court. That is the most sad thing."
Lin Jue nodded slightly. He knew the meaning of Du Weijian's words. It meant that Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru had done something bad with good intentions. Obviously, Du Weijian was in the countryside, but his heart was always in the temple.
"Brother Du, let's not talk about these things. Again, let's do our things well. With you here, many things will be easier to handle. I am very worried about the relief work. Brother Du can stay in the capital.
Brother Yang Xiuyang is sitting on the East and West Road in Jingdong to handle the relief work for me. The two of you will contact each other in time and cooperate with each other. I believe that this relief work will be a complete success. My goal is to at least make this winter a success.
People will starve to death, not freeze to death. If we can do this, we have fulfilled our duty." Lin Jue didn't want to talk about too many troublesome things, so he changed the topic.
Du Weijian nodded when he heard the words and said: "Exactly. I read a lot along the way this time and thought a lot. I have some ideas about relief and comfort. I just want to report it to Brother Lin. Brother Lin, wait a moment, I will get my pamphlet.
Come on, I’ve written all my thoughts on it, and I’ll explain them to you in detail one by one.”
Lin Jue laughed loudly, pointed his finger and praised: "Brother Du is still the same as before, thinking a lot and doing things rigorously. Go get it quickly, I can't wait to listen attentively."
The meal lasted for more than an hour, and the two of them didn't mind the cold food and wine. Because the conversation was so contemplative, they didn't care about it at all.
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Time flies, and the twelfth lunar month has arrived in the blink of an eye. I don’t know why, but as soon as we enter the twelfth lunar month, there is an atmosphere of an approaching New Year. People’s homes in the capital have begun to busy preparing for the New Year. They pull cloth, make clothes, and pickle
Pickled fish and meat, preparing for New Year’s Eve meal, very busy.
There is also a busy scene in the Lin Mansion. Although there are a lot of troubles this year, it cannot be said that this year is not too smooth for the Lin family. First of all, the little princess gave birth to a son, which is enough to offset all the troubles the Lin family has had this year.
It's not going well. What's more, Lin Jue has been promoted to a high official position. He not only has a title but also has become a fourth-grade official. He has added people to the country, has a family and a family, and has been promoted to a high official position. If this year is not a good year for the Lin family, how can you really do it?
Some of them are unjustifiable.
Of course, there are indeed a lot of troubles. Offending Guo Xu and Lu Zhongtian is the biggest worry, but in fact, for now, Guo Xu does not dare to do anything to Lin Jue. In the palace that day, Lin Jue had already sacrificed
The last resort was to blackmail Guo Xu. As long as Guo Xu didn't lose his mind, he wouldn't risk Lin Jue talking nonsense in front of Guo Chong and attack Lin Jue.
Therefore, generally speaking, this year is not a bad year for the small world of the Lin family. Therefore, the little princess and her daughters began to carry out large purchases throughout the capital under the escort. They wanted to have a good time.
During the New Year, Lin Jueben was also a person who liked liveliness, so he went with them, but he paid special attention to their safety. He specially borrowed more than a hundred royal guards from Shen Tan to accompany them.
As a result, on the streets of the capital, you can often see a group of cavalry swarming with seven or eight gorgeous carriages coming and going in the market. Every time they go to a market shop, there are several beautiful women.
People carried out a large-scale sweep. The shopkeepers were laughing so hard. These women didn't even tell the price. They were interested in dozens and dozens of pieces of fabric, including jade jewelry, antique furniture, rouge and gouache, etc.
They bought whatever they liked, including flowers, birds, and bonsai. The servants who followed behind drove carts to load the flowers and bonsais, loading several carts of them to their homes every day.
