Su Wan was a little curious: "What Mr. Qin?"
Hui Feng replied: "As for Madam Hui, it was Mr. Qin who I met in Meiyuan a few days ago. I don't know where I found out that Mr. Qin and his wife lived in Lanxi Garden, so I came to visit."
Su Wan raised his eyebrows slightly, turned to Li Lin and said, "Do you think he is really thinking about it and wants us to show him a clear path?"
"Maybe." Li Lin took a sip of tea and said, "I'll go take a look. Madam, wait until I come back to finish this game with you."
Su Wan didn't care: "Go ahead, go ahead and meet Mr. Qin first. If possible, take an exam on him."
Li Lin nodded, and then took Hui Feng to the outer courtyard to meet Mr. Qin.
Su Wan felt a little bored. She stayed indoors in the snow these days and slept every day. She really didn't want to sleep anymore, so she called Xiao Sang and Shu Xiang to play leaf cards together.
When Li Lin went to the guest garden in the outer courtyard, Mr. Qin was already there. He was wearing a grayish blue gown and a cloak outside. He seemed to be a little old and did not look warm.
Someone in the room gave him a basin of charcoal to warm up the fire. He sat on a chair, looking a little dazed, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Master Qin."
"Master Li."
The two greeted each other and then sat down to talk.
"Young Master Qin came here today, I wonder why? Could it be that Young Master Wang Jiu is looking for trouble for you?"
"No." Young Master Qin moved his lips, "Young Master Ninth must have forgotten me for a long time. Even if there are one or two people who make sarcastic remarks, I don't care."
After what happened that day, many people naturally said that he didn't know how to praise him and didn't even want the Ninth Young Master to recruit him. They also said that they wanted to see him impoverished for the rest of his life.
"I came here today to ask for a favor from Mr. Li. I don't know what Mr. Li and his wife said earlier, but does it still count?"
"I don't have any other requirements. As long as I work hard, I will be respected rather than looked down upon, and I won't be kicked away because I don't like it."
"Earlier, you two said they were willing to show me a way, but now I have the audacity to ask. Is there such a way? Where is it?"
Li Lin smiled and said: "Of course there is a way. Did you know that in Eastern Zhao and Southern Qin, they all recommend talents through the imperial examination? As long as you have the ability, you can pass the exam. As long as you have the ability to be an official, you can rise all the way up." .”
"If you are not wrong, even the emperor cannot take your official position and sentence you at will."
"How high you can climb and how stable you can stand depends on your own ability."
Mr. Qin was stunned for a while: "But this is in the Western Wei Dynasty. There was no imperial examination in the Western Wei Dynasty. People like us will never have the opportunity to become officials in our lives."
No matter which clan master you take refuge with, you are just a staff member beside that clan master. This is very different from an official. Naturally, you can keep him if you like him, and throw him out if you don't like him.
Moreover, because there was no imperial examination in the Western Wei Dynasty, ordinary people's path to advancement was cut off. People had no choice but to devote themselves to serving as aides to these clan princes in order to live a prosperous life.
In order to be stable for a long time, we naturally have to bow our knees and bow our heads.
And it will be like that for the rest of his life.
Mr. Qin felt that such a life was too difficult, and he did not want to spend his life bowing down like this.
"There always will be."
Mr. Qin couldn't understand: "Does Mr. Li want me to go to another country? To be honest with Mr. Li, my mother is in poor health and my father is getting older. I am afraid that I will not be able to leave the Western Wei Dynasty."
"I'm not asking you to leave the Western Wei Dynasty. Please tell me what books you have read and what you know. When the person comes, I will introduce you to him. We will see how the two of you talk about it."
Mr. Qin was a little vague when he heard what he said, and he didn't have much hope. However, when the other party asked, he told him some books he had read. He also brought a box with some books he had written over the years. Some of the articles I’ve written.
Li Lin looked through it.
I have to say that Mr. Qin's talents are indeed good, and some of his policies are vaguely intended to change the status quo and stand up for the people of the world. He is also somewhat dissatisfied with the clan's ability to dominate the world, but the expression is a bit vague.
Li Lin felt that this person might really be useful, but he still had to tell Li Fuli about the specific matters, and he would not interfere.
"I have probably seen it and have some understanding. You should go back first. When someone comes, I will let him see you."
Mr. Qin was a little disappointed, but he still said yes and took away the things he brought.
After a few days, it was the eighth day of November. Li Fu and Zhao Mingjing came south from the capital of Wei and arrived at Meicheng.
There was some light snowfall that day, and it was really cold. Zhao Mingjing also caught some wind chill and coughed from time to time.
When the two arrived, they went to see Li Lin first. They made a fire and talked for a while. After they felt warmer, Li Lin asked them to go back to wash and rest, and asked a doctor to treat Zhao Mingjing.
In the evening, I invited them to dinner in the main courtyard and asked them about their current situation.
Li Fudao: "It's been okay recently. The previous matter of diversion of the river has been decided and will only be implemented later. The rest are just some piecemeal things, so we have to deal with them slowly."
Zhao Mingjing also felt that everything was fine. He followed Li Fu and indeed learned a lot from him, but he just didn't know where to start. Speaking of which, he still wanted to stay with Li Fu for a few more days, but it was a pity. There is no such chance.
Li Lindao: "Everything is not accomplished overnight, just take your time. It's already pretty good."
Su Wan also said: "That's right, no matter how busy you are, you still need to take good care of your body. This body is the foundation of everything. If your body is not good, then everything is in vain."
As usual, the couple cared about their career and the other's health, chatting like a family. Li Fu was very happy, but also a little disappointed, because there were really not many days like this.
Li Lin talked about Mr. Qin: "I met a young man named Qin by chance, named Qin Mengjun, who was from Meicheng. He was very knowledgeable. I have read his articles and policies, and I felt vaguely that he felt that the world was unfair and he was against the clan. It means dissatisfaction.”
"You can check him out then and see him again to see if he can be used."
Li Fu didn't expect that he would recruit people for him. He paused and didn't know what to say: "Thank you for your trouble, sir."
Li Lindao: "I'm not looking for someone specifically for you. I just met him by chance and thought it was good. You can see if you can use it. You happen to be short of someone. If you can get it, it would be good."
Li Fu said with a smile: "Since he is someone you think is good, sir, he is also good. I will go and talk to him later."
