After four months, Hua Xin and Wang Lang finally came to Qu'a from their respective administrative offices. Hua Xin arrived two days earlier, but did not formally meet with Bai Tu. He only submitted documents and then excused himself to rest for two days.
Baitu also sent people to send supplements, gold and silk to express his condolences.
Listening to Tai Shici's report, Hua Xin has been sending his men to Qu'a to inquire about various information in the past two days. He also visited representatives of some aristocratic families, as if he wanted to understand the governance philosophy of the Prefectural Mufu and his respect for celebrities.
attitude...
After Wang Lang also arrived, the two of them formally came to the Prefectural Mufu Mansion to report on their work!
First, the files on population, taxation, military affairs, etc. of Yuzhang and Kuaiji counties were submitted to Bai Tu in a routine manner. In fact, Bai Tu had already seen the updated information, so this was just a formality.
After that, there were more fake "three resignations and three concessions". In the end, Hua Xin and Wang Lang naturally succeeded in resigning as prefects, but Bai Tu obviously didn't want them to really retire and return home.
"Both of them are great sages, how can they bear to watch the people suffer while they hide in peace and quiet?" Bai Tu said in a tone that it would be too difficult for the world without you.
However, Hua Xin and Wang Lang were both thirty-seven and eighty-eight years old, and they were considered half old men now. When they heard Bai Tu's praise, they only showed business-like satisfaction.
Bai Tu was not surprised by this - not to mention he was just a state pastor, even if the emperor of the Han Dynasty were here, most of the courtiers would still treat him as "business". The difference is that the more powerful the Han Dynasty is, the more powerful the emperor is.
When the time comes, the business becomes more realistic.
In today's era where kings and ministers choose each other, if someone is willing to "open" for a while, it is already giving face...
"Mr. Bai is so complimentary. I don't dare to praise him in front of him. It's just a waste of time." Hua Xin said modestly.
Although there was some rejection, Bai Tu could tell that his reputation still favored him in the eyes of these celebrities.
"What do you two think of the six departments of the Prefectural Mufu?" Bai Tu asked directly.
"The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel are very ingenious, and it seems... there are still many areas for expansion." Hua Xin said.
"The concept of the Criminal Department is very interesting, but some of the ideas are difficult to implement." Wang Lang said from another aspect.
Bai Tu felt more at ease after hearing this - compared to Sun Ce in history, Bai Tu was obviously more attracted to Hua Xin and Wang Lang.
It's just that compared with the "imperial court", it's hard to say who is more attractive. Historically, Hua Xin once served under Sun Ce and Sun Quan, but as soon as the imperial edict came, Hua Xin immediately fell into the embrace of true love.
"I have heard for a long time that Duke Hua governed Yuzhang with virtue, and his administration was harmonious and his people obeyed him. He did not pick up things on the road for three years, and did not close his house at night..."
Bai Tu started to boast about this - obviously it was an exaggerated embellishment. Even before the chaos in Jiangdong and Yuan Shu instigated Yuzhang's famous families, Yuzhang was far from being a place of moral rule. However, Hua Xin ordered Shanyue in the middle of Yuzhang to move down the mountain.
A few came, and the frequency of rebellions in Southern Sangoe was reduced, which was already considered a remarkable achievement.
"The prince broadcast the teachings of the sages in Kuaiji, and he was strict in governing the prisons, complained about grievances, and brought order to the chaos, so that the people in Kuaiji abandoned the Qin Dynasty's chaotic government, which is also admirable..."
Naturally, we cannot be indifferent to Wang Lang, and if we want to praise him, we must praise him deep in his heart. Education and prison treatment are the softest parts of their hearts!
In addition, Bai Tu also discovered that although Wang Lang was specialized in prisons in history, the Wang Lang in this world... was also good at using his words to break through the psychological defenses of criminals, which caused loopholes in his sophistry, and then carried out
Penalty.
And since Wang Lang didn't like Qin Shihuang and admired Confucianism, Baitu naturally stepped on Emperor Qin in a subtle way in front of him to increase his favorability.
Bai Tu didn't have any psychological burden on this, he didn't like it anyway.
As for why it should be obscure?
Nonsense! In the future, when any civil servant who likes Qin Shihuang comes to vote, or when Wang Jian or Meng Tian's armor is born, Bai Tu will still want to get along with him - I, Bai Hard Drive, am so easy-going!
Bai Tu's praise was not empty. He had done his homework before. He casually gave some examples of the political achievements of the two men when they were in power in Yuzhang and Kuaiji, which seemed very sincere.
Even Hua Xin and Wang Lang were so praised that their eyes became blurred...
If it were a more upright general, most likely he would have paid homage to him now, but for Hua Xin and Wang Lang, just "appreciation" was useless.
Bai Tu was not surprised by this, just like under the same behavior, the second brother Sun Ce had already made friends with Bai Tu, and the other bratty brother was still wary of him, and Yu Fan even regarded this as a negative point——
Different talents have different requirements for "lord".
He is not a Baitu born in Long Aotian, nor does he feel that he can't lick him. He just doesn't know how to praise him.
"Mr. Bai was so complimentary. Lang has something unclear and wants to ask Mr. Bai to teach him." Wang Lang laboriously interrupted Bai Tu's praise of him.
"Please speak." Bai Tu knew that the real test was coming.
"Now that the world is in chaos, whether it is the stability of Jiangdong or the administration of the six ministries, the war must be put down first...at least it must not be affected by the war. I wonder if Mr. Bai is capable of this?" Wang Lang asked, staring into Bai Tu's eyes.
This question was very direct. Obviously... the majesty of the Han Dynasty has become increasingly difficult to cover up. Wang Lang's question was very personal. Although he did not have the imagination to think that there would be a change of dynasty, he still acquiesced in the separation of regimes.
"My foster father, Lu Fengxian, is brave and unparalleled. He killed thieves and rescued people in Chang'an City..." Bai Tu said with his head held high.
However... Hua Xin and Wang Lang's eyes clearly showed that they were still not satisfied.
"My cousin Lu Su is a strict man, he likes to come up with strange tricks, he is good at giving, and he has the talent to look at the world!"
"My second brother, Sun Ce, inherited his late father's talent and ambition, became a young tiger from the east of the Yangtze River, and bravely championed the three armies..."
"My third brother Zhou Yu has a magnificent personality, knows people well and is good at utilizing them, and has the talents of a king..."
Lu Su was also puzzled. By the time he realized it, the news that he and Bai Tu were cousins had already spread in Qu'a?
"And Taishi Ziyi beside me, do you know Yi Guanjinshi? Back in Qingzhou..." Bai Tuchui made Taishi Ci feel a little embarrassed.
Afterwards, Bai Tu mentioned Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin, Lao Lu and Xiao Yu respectively.
Bai Tu's mouth went dry as he spoke, but he didn't mention himself. Hua Xin couldn't help but take advantage of Bai Tu's tea break to interject: "Mr. Bai is so humble that he doesn't mention himself."
"Hey, what can I say? If I go to the Ministry of Rites, I'm afraid I won't be able to teach, and if I go to the Ministry of Personnel, I won't be able to sort out the prisons. I'll just make people laugh... Every time I think about this, I can't sleep at night!
"Bai Tu looked at Hua Xin and Wang Lang with a sad face.
Although Bai Tu never said what he was capable of from the beginning to the end, the words had been handed over to him, and Hua Xin and Wang Lang were already moved.
Firstly, the two of them liked the position that Baitu chose for them. Secondly, Baitu had already figured out that there were already people who were good at what they were not good at!
"Thanks to Duke Bai for his great love, if Duke Bai trusts me, I am willing to serve you."
"Lang is also willing to contribute in a small way!"
After Hua Xin and Wang Lang entered the door, they bowed to Bai Tu for the first time...