There are only three words in Tang Shijin's heart.
Knock on your mom.
It's not that she wanted to curse, she was really angry.
Even if Wu Buzheng had informed her in advance, she still couldn't help but be angry when things really came to a head.
Her plan had been revealed to Wang Shenxing before, and Wang Shenxing wanted to suppress those who filed the petition for Miao County's order. Even if she did not tell the truth to Magistrate Zhao, she would definitely hint to him that she would have arrangements for this matter.
Isn't this Magistrate Zhao afraid of ruining her arrangement?
Or does he think that a strong woman like her should have all arrangements destroyed and then retreat into the back house obediently?
Or maybe he was sure that she wouldn't be able to find out about him? Or maybe she wouldn't dare to do anything to him even if she found out about him?
Although she was scolding in her heart, her face was quite calm. She held her hands in front of her and said, "Everyone, I'm injured, so I can't get off my horse. I'm sorry."
The man's attitude was not arrogant: "Master Marquis, I have ruined my life. Please don't be polite, Master Marquis."
Tang Shijin nodded with a smile and said, "I wonder what I call this person?"
The man said: "The young man's surname is Zhou and his given name is Lin."
"Zhou Xiaolang." Tang Shijin nodded: "Excuse me, Zhou Xiaolang, has he ever helped the common people?"
Zhou Lin seemed to have expected that she would ask this question, and said loudly: "Of course! I have already taken out hundreds of taels of silver! Not only farm tools, I also bought some for several villages with others.
Plow cattle!”
Tang Shijin said: "Zhou Xiaolang is truly benevolent and righteous!"
"I don't dare!" Zhou Lin said: "The young man only talks about his inner feelings."
Tang Shijin said: "I wonder what Zhou Xiaolang does for a living now?"
She was actually stalling for time.
Today's matter, with a little effort, is to send her to her door to carry her sedan chair.
But after all, some things are of a higher standard to others, so she is waiting for someone to come over.
But in the eyes of others, it seems that they are talking about it.
So Zhou Lin said: "I wonder what this has to do with what Xiaosheng asked before?"
Tang Shijin smiled and didn't answer. After all, Zhou Lin didn't dare to confront her, so he said, "Xiaosheng is still studying."
"Have you ever obtained any honors?"
Zhou Lin said, "Not yet."
"So?" Tang Shijin said: "None of the hundreds of taels of silver that Zhou Xiaolang took out was earned by Zhou Xiaolang himself, but all came from his family? Now that Zhou Xiaolang is studying, he needs to be supported by his family, and he has not yet achieved fame, so he has nothing to do with his family.
He didn’t make any contribution at all, but he spent hundreds of taels of silver to do good deeds. Could it be that the Zhou family’s money was blown by the strong wind? Isn’t it hard-earned by the family?”
She sat on the horse, her voice was clear and her words were clear, and others could hear her clearly, and they couldn't help but talk about her.
Zhou Lin choked and wanted to speak.
Tang Shijin continued in a loud voice: "I would like to teach you all that I have never asked Miao County Magistrate to spend all his money to help others. I respect people who do good deeds, and I also respect people who sacrifice themselves for others. But I have always believed that first, doing good deeds should be
Act within your ability; secondly, it is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish. Therefore, in my lifetime, I, Tang Shijin, will never spend all my wealth on doing good deeds."
Zhou Lindao: "Excuse me, Xiaosheng! No matter how many reasons there are, Mr. Hou just doesn't want to do good deeds!"
Behind him, several literati had already walked over.
Tang Shijin saw Yan Baiwei walking in the front at a glance, and couldn't help but be surprised. Originally, he was supposed to be looking for Xu Shaoguang, but why did he go into battle on his own?
Yan Baiwei wore a brown robe and had stubble on his face, which showed that his whole person was a bit weathered, but he said loudly: "That's wrong! The Marquis brought high-yielding and fine seeds all the way to the south of the Yangtze River, isn't it?
Do good?"
"Shizi Yan is right!" Xu Shaoguang said: "As the president of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, if Mr. Hou wants to make a profit, he can directly sell improved seeds to grain merchants. Wouldn't the amount of silver he earns be several times or even several times what it is now?"
Ten times? And now, the Marquis has gone to great lengths to sign contracts with various places so that fine seeds can be put into the hands of poor people... Not to mention the hard work along the way, he didn't even ask for a penny of silver, and only 70% of the food was repaid.
And after receiving the 70%, we will sell it to various places at a fair price. Isn't such a great charity far better than one place and one thing?"
Yan Baiwei said: "The title of Marquis is Qingquan Marquis, not Jiangnan Marquis. He is closely related to the national destiny of Daqing, the transfer of western grain to the south, and then from Jiangnan as the source, the best is added to the best, and gradually divided into the territory of Daqing. The rich are
All my people in Daqing! Food is the most important thing for the people. Your Lordship’s trip will be of great benefit to this world, and will bring blessings to all generations... Your Majesty reads the books of sages, and even ordinary people know the truth, but your Majesty can’t see it.
come out?"
Tang Shijin discovered the benefit of Yan Baiwei's appearance.
If it were someone else, she would still have to be humble, but if he said it, she would just frown, and in the future everyone would be able to sort out all the grudges here and find good reasons for her on their own initiative.
Zhou Lin turned red and said: "I, I didn't say that the Marquis did not do good deeds, but she encouraged the Miao County Magistrate to spend all his family wealth, and then asked the Miao County Magistrate to let officials from all over the country spend all their family wealth. Isn't it inappropriate?
"
Tang Shijin said: "I..."
Yan Baiwei interjected: "Why do you say it was the Marquis who instigated it? Magistrate Miao, as a county official, is willing to spend all his family wealth to benefit the people of the county when he sees such a good seed that is rare in a thousand years. Why do you think so in your eyes?"
But it seems that he was tricked into doing something wrong? Does Magistrate Miao have a grudge? Did he ever say something to you? Zhou Xiaolang? Why is this? "
Zhou Lin said anxiously: "That's not true, I just..."
Xu Shaoguang said, "So everything is just your guess? Then you used your guess to misinterpret the good intentions of a county official, and based on your guess, you stopped the imperial envoy's horse in the street? Accused her?"
"
So, this is the benefit of calling them here.
In the same way, Tang Shijin himself said that not only was Wang Po selling melons, but also that one sentence was wrong, just like sophistry and showing favor. But the literati themselves argued that it was a routine operation, right?
Moreover, there is an obvious chain of contempt among the literati. Yan Baiwei and Xu Shaoguang are both well-known, and they are the uncrowned kings among the literati. Zhou Lin is naturally weak.
Zhou Lin was defeated soon after, so he could only admit that he was reckless and solemnly apologized to Tang Shijin.
Yan Baiwei said meaningfully: "Zhou Xiaolang is also from the south of the Yangtze River. Although he was born in wealth and had no worries about food and clothing, he cannot feel sympathy for the poor, but he should also think about the worldly affairs. Don't read it to the end and read it as Lu
Only old people are good."
Zhou Lin's ears turned red for a moment.
Yan Baiwei's description of Lu Sou comes from a poem by Li Bai: "When Lu Sou talked about the Five Classics, his white hair was dead. When asked about economic strategies, he was as confused as falling smoke."
This means that when an old man from Lu was talking about the Five Classics, he could only cling to the chapters with his white hair and white head. When asked about his strategies for managing the country and benefiting the world, he was as confused as falling into smoke.
To put it simply, it means that one cannot apply what he has learned and apply it, which means that it is of no use to the country or the people.
Although Yan Baiwei said this in an understatement, he actually said it very seriously. The imperial examination will have reputation considerations. After saying this, his future is bleak!
Zhou Lin became furious for a moment.
Although he didn't know Yan Baiwei, he heard Xu Shaoguang's name and knew who he was, so he said loudly: "Although I am young and ignorant, I am no better than Prince Yan who only recognizes aristocratic families! I have betrayed my former alliance!"
Yan Baiwei's identity was revealed in one sentence, and everyone immediately remembered the past and started talking about it.
Yan Baiwei looked at Tang Shijin, who looked indifferent, turned his horse and left.