Three hundred and ninetieth chapters Xiangguo recommends talents
Guo Song left the imperial study and went to the staff department again. He had not yet received the official seal of his title, but it should have been cast by now.
As soon as Guo Song arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he met Yan Zhenqing head-on. Guo Song quickly greeted him, and Yan Zhenqing laughed and said: "Newlywed Yan'er, why did you come to the court?"
"In response to the emperor's call, I stopped by the Ministry of Civil Affairs to get my title seal."
Yan Zhenqing smiled and said: "Since you're here, let's go in, sit down and drink a cup of tea. The emperor gave me several kilograms of good tea. It's really good."
Since the elders invited him, Guo Song did not refuse and followed Yan Zhenqing to his official room. Yan Zhenqing asked Guo Song to sit down. A tea boy sat at the door and cooked tea for them. Yan Zhenqing smiled and said: "The water is Mingdu Spring in the south of the city.
I sent someone to get it early in the morning, which is enough for the officials of the Ministry of Personnel to make tea for one day, it can be regarded as a welfare of the Ministry of Personnel!"
Each government office in the imperial court seeks some benefits for its own departments. For example, the Ministry of Revenue has a sheep-raising manor in Kuquan, Tongzhou. Every year, the officials of the Ministry of Revenue are allocated an authentic Kuquan sheep from Tongzhou, while the Ministry of War has a manor, and every year
Non-staple food products such as chicken, duck, fish and meat will be provided to the officials, and the same is true for the staff. There are manors to provide agricultural products, and going to get water outside the city is just one of the benefits.
Not long after, the tea boy brought each of them a cup of fried tea. Yan Zhenqing picked up the tea and said with a smile, "You have to drink it while it's hot. Only by boiling the tea can you taste the real tea aroma."
When Guo Song saw him drinking boiling tea, he wanted to remind him several times that his oral mucosa would be burnt and that there was a risk of cancer, but in the end he could not tell him. Historically, Yan Zhenqing had not lived for a few years, even if it was because of himself
With the appearance of Yan Zhenqing, he was able to escape, but he was already seventy years old, so why bother bothering him anymore?
Guo Song also pretended to take a sip of hot tea, then put the tea cup aside and praised: "Not bad! The water is good, the tea is good, I have enjoyed the glory of the Prime Minister today."
Yan Zhenqing put down the tea cup and asked with a smile: "When will we set off? Have you decided?"
"It's already decided, leaving on the 12th."
"Come soon, will your wife go with you?"
Guo Song nodded, "I specifically asked the emperor for instructions today, and he agreed that I would bring my family with me."
Yan Zhenqing stroked his beard and said, "Then do you need the staff to help you? Of course, this will be provided that it does not violate the rules of the court."
Guo Song was moved in his heart and said with a smile: "If it is convenient for the officials, I hope to recommend a capable person to be the magistrate of Zhangye County."
"Give me your name and I'll check it out."
Guo Song wrote "Yulin County Magistrate Cao Wannian" on the paper, pushed the paper to Yan Zhenqing and said: "This man is from a wealthy family in Shazhou and has been following me in Fengzhou. If he serves in Hexi, it will be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty to regain Shazhou."
The state is more suitable for both public and private purposes. Please consider it, Prime Minister."
"I understand, I will arrange an inspection as soon as possible."
Yan Zhenqing smiled and asked again: "In addition to arranging Zhangye County Magistrate, do you have several staff around you?"
Guo Song hesitated for a moment and shook his head. His former staff were Xue Changshou and Cao Wannian. Currently, Xue Changshou continues to serve as a military official in Fengzhou Economic Strategy Mansion. Guo Shu treated him very well, so Guo Song did not recall him.
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Yan Zhenqing smiled slightly and said: "Staff are very important, especially for a military and political governorate like Ganzhou, a good staff is the top priority, which can greatly reduce the tedious affairs of government affairs. If you don't have the right one around you,
I can recommend someone to you."
Guo Song quickly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for your recommendation!"
Yan Zhenqing nodded and said to the tea boy: "Go and invite Zhang Qilang!"
The tea boy hurried away, and Yan Zhenqing said with a smile: "This Zhang Qilang is called Zhang Qianyi. He is one of my students. He passed the Ming Dynasty examination the year before last and was recommended to be a staff member of the Prime Minister Chang Gun. He is very smart and capable, but it is a pity that Chang Gun has no room.
After being demoted, he took out his anger on his staff, so he resigned and came to join me. I am old and I am afraid that I will not be able to take care of him for a few more years, so I will recommend him to you!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for recommending me. It's up to me! I'm going to Ganzhou, which is a borderland."
Yan Zhenqing smiled slightly and said, "Zhang Qianyi is also from Shazhou. It is most suitable for him to go to Hexi."
Guo Song's heart jumped suddenly. He remembered, isn't this Zhang Qianyi Zhang Yichao's father?
At this time, the tea boy brought a young man, who was about the same age as Guo Song. He had a square face and thick and straight eyebrows. He was quite distinctive, but his temperament was very good, gentle and elegant. His appearance did not match his temperament.
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The young man bowed to Yan Zhenqing and said, "See my mentor!"
Yan Zhenqing nodded with a smile and said to Guo Song: "This is Governor Guo of Ganzhou. He is young and promising. He is going to Ganzhou to take up his post soon, but he does not have a better staff around him. I would like to recommend you.
Give it to Governor Guo to see if you are willing. You don’t have to answer immediately, you can think about it.”
"Students understand!"
Guo Song laughed at the side and said: "If Brother Zhang decides to go to Ganzhou, you can go to the Ganzhou Army barracks in Bashang. A black dragon flag with a red background is the flag of the Ganzhou Army. It is easy to see. Just ask me, soldier."
I will let you into the camp."
"I remember, Rong Beizhi will think about it for two days!"
Zhang Qianyi saluted Guo Song with clasped fists and then left to Yan Zhenqing.
Yan Zhenqing looked at Zhang Qianyi's back and smiled and said: "This man is very capable, especially good at handling trivial matters, and he is very smart. He is a rare staff talent. Unfortunately, staff are also ranked according to seniority. Among Chang Gun's staff, he is
You can only work as a second-class staff member, and it is difficult to get ahead. If he follows you, it will be an opportunity for you all."
“Thank you, Xiangguo, for your recommendation!”
Yan Zhenqing nodded, "I am already seventy years old, and my energy is not as good as before. Two days ago, I asked the emperor for my body to allow me to retire from office and return to my hometown. It depends on the emperor's permission."
Guo Song said with a smile: "Du Gongbu's poem says that seventy years of life are rare. I also suggest that Yan Xiangguo return home as soon as possible, take care of his life, and enjoy the happiness of family."
What Guo Song said made Yan Zhenqing laugh. When he saw someone coming to the door to give him the official seal, he patted Guo Song on the shoulder and said, "Go! When you return to the capital, go fishing with me and let's have a good chat."
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After saying that, he took out a collection of poems from the drawer and handed it to Guo Song, "This is my collection of poems and essays. I copied a copy for you as a souvenir!"
"Senior's love, Guo Song should keep it in mind!"
Guo Song bowed deeply, said goodbye and left.
Yan Zhenqing escorted him out of the gate of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and then returned to the court room. He said to Zhang Qianyi: "Come here, I have something to say to you."
Zhang Qianyi quickly followed Yan Zhenqing to the court room. Yan Zhenqing sat down and asked: "You might as well tell me the truth, are you not satisfied with my recommendation?"
Zhang Qianyi said for a long time: "How can students dare to be picky under the arrangement of their teacher? Isn't Guo Song just a little too young?"
"I knew you looked down on him a little, Qianyi, you are my most proud disciple. I was the one who recommended you to Chang Gun. But Chang Gun was defeated. His staff left and dispersed. Only
Xu Fang is following him. At most, he only has the chance to serve as a county magistrate. You also left a bad mark on your resume. I feel a little guilty in my heart, so I also want to try my best to make it up to you before I retire.
I’ll arrange a good place for you, but I didn’t expect that I encountered a good opportunity today, so I recommend you Guo Song without hesitation.”
Zhang Qianyi stood aside with his hands lowered and whispered: "The student's qualifications are indeed a bit behind."
"It's not a question of seniority! Why don't you understand?"
Yan Zhenqing was a little anxious. He sighed and said, "Do you think it was just a coincidence that Yuan Zai and Chang Gun fell into the hands of Guo Song? Let me tell you this! Previously, Cui Youfu was worried that Guo Song was too young and not suitable to be the governor of Ganzhou.
, he recommended Zhu Si as the governor of Hexi Province and the governor of Ganzhou. You know what the emperor said. The emperor said that Zhu Si's ability was not enough to serve as the governor of Ganzhou. Do you understand that in the eyes of the emperor, Guo Song's ability was not enough?
Above Zhu Si.
This is not qualifications, but ability. Whoever wants to move up, then he has to solve problems for the emperor. You say he has little qualifications. His master Wang Zhongsi was also at his age when he led the army to defeat Tubo. His qualifications are not worth living.
, The key is ability. I can be sure that Guo Song will dominate his country and become a senior military officer when he is thirty years old. If you want to work for him as an aide at that time, will you still have your seat?
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Zhang Qianyi suddenly came to his senses, bowed and said: "My teacher taught me, the student understands."
Yan Zhenqing nodded, "Your fellow countryman Cao Wannian followed him before and became the magistrate of Yulin County in just two years. The Jinshi who is one year above him is still the chief bookkeeper. I'm afraid if I remember correctly, you and him
It’s also one session!”
Zhang Qianyi nodded, "The student Ming Jing Ke is fifty places higher than him!"
"That's right! If you follow Chang Gun, you can't even be a staff member. But Cao Wannian has been the magistrate of Yulin for a year. I will transfer him to Zhangye County as the magistrate soon. This is also the emperor's intention. Zhangye
The county magistrate is appointed by Guo Song. If one day Guo Song leads his army to regain Shazhou, who do you think Guo Song will recommend to be the governor of Shazhou?"
Zhang Qianyi felt his heart surge after hearing this, and knelt down and said, "Student, I am willing to follow the arrangements of my teacher!"