No matter how inattentive and indistinguishable the young masters are, they all know that from here to the remote Sutai County, if they want to go to the capital, there is only a remote official road, so they can go down the official road. , you can see the direction of the capital. In the past, most of the county magistrates who escaped from this place had to make the journey alone. When they walked out of this land of barren mountains and rivers, they let out a long breath of suffocated breath, but they didn't know how to think of it. Does the new official who just took over have some thoughts of sympathy in his heart?
When things are like this, how can we talk about the people seeing them off? Not only that, but there are also many men who are carrying hoes. They accidentally caught a glimpse of the dejected county magistrate leaving in a hurry. Instead of sighing in their hearts, they wanted to use the hoes. When I walked to the field, I was cursed with two or three harsh country slangs, and spit out two or three mouthfuls of spittle. Only then did I feel a little relieved from the hatred in my heart, and continued to work hard with my face to the loess and my back to the sky.
But no one could tell what was wrong with those county magistrates who left in a hurry, and no one could tell clearly whether those county magistrates were good officials.
Today is the day when Xun Yuantuo left Sutai County. It is said that he was originally the iron-clad chief clerk of Liushui County. There should be a well-informed chief clerk in the official office, so that he could make suggestions for the new official who had just arrived and was unfamiliar with the place. Although he has little power, he can at least help out and make the new county magistrate sit more securely. What's more, in Sutai County, which can be said to be notorious, the first-class officials of Qi County are avoided.
Xun Yuantuo didn't know what kind of means he used, but he actually went to the capital to get a piece of paper and brought the middle-aged chief clerk to the capital. Even though the latter looked embarrassed, in the end he didn't He just said that he could bring his family with him to the capital, but he was not necessarily allowed to hold an important position. At least he could be above the Xun Mansion, a guest who could listen to the chess moves in his spare time and make suggestions when he was busy. Compared with spending countless years here, In the end, he is old and has not made any achievements, and he has no great plans. There is no way to get better.
At first, the chief clerk just thought it was this young county magistrate who was joking. Although he knew that this person's ability and skill were clearly not commensurate with his age, and he probably had a lot of backers in the capital, he still couldn't believe it. After all, it was because of A piece of paper from the capital was too hard to come by. Many scholars from poorer backgrounds could only reach the rank of county magistrate and bookkeeper. If they had to go two steps higher, they might have to touch it. Those who are descendants of aristocratic families or officials who have been officials for generations, and the literary style of Shang Qi is now prevalent, but they can't get around these two endless rivers. What's more, this Xun Yuantuo is really too young. Even for those who come from a well-established family, the senior members of the family will usually delay teaching their heirs until they are nearly thirty years old to avoid suspicion. When I went to seek an official position, I had already been married for a long time, and the character of those young men had already been polished to the last detail. Secondly, as I got older, my character and official skills were also learned from the elders in the family. Seven points is enough to take on big responsibilities, so it is not a surprise to rise to prominence.
However, Xun Yuantuo's theory of breaking the sky was only two or three years old. Even if the chief clerk was very optimistic about this young magistrate, whose vision and skills were able to stand calmly in the wind from all directions, he was also very optimistic. I can't believe it, not to mention the rivers in the capital city, how can they be compared to the ditches in Sutai County? They are bottomless, let alone trying to rise against the tide. If there is a slight mistake, there is no way to know the consequences for the fish in the pond.
However, Xun Yuantuo did not force the chief clerk who had worked diligently in Sutai County for many years. He said that the current situation has been put on the table. Although the backers behind him are not comparable to those of the prime minister, they are not much different. Since the document was complete with ink brush marks, seals and seals, he already knew whether it was true or false. But as for whether to go to the capital or not, whether to go through this muddy water, it all depends on the master's mind.
"There are many capable people in the capital. I'm afraid they are just the intellectuals who are waiting outside the capital for sale. Many of them have the appearance of counselors. Why do they value me, a small bookkeeper? Could it be Mr. Xun who is looking at me?" With a gentle and honest temperament, you plan to drag me into the capital to do such shady things?" Xun Yuantuo had packed his luggage a few days in advance and hired three or five cars for the bookkeeper. It seemed that he had already guessed Considering that this chief clerk, who has lived in Sutai County for many years, will definitely go to the capital with him this time, he went out for a stroll today, and when he heard the words of the middle-aged chief clerk beside him, he immediately raised a very handsome eyebrow. , smiled happily, I don’t know if it’s okay.
Although many people have said that Sutai is a poor and poor place, but at this critical moment, the scenery is much better than those places that have long been famous. It is almost summer, and there are flowers and trees growing on the fields, and the water is luxuriant. , there are countless birds in white feathers, who come from nowhere, and land on the edge of the clear water pool. Their foreheads are red, dotting the green surroundings, which really adds a little bit of surprise. The birds lower their heads, and the flowers are hidden in vermilion. , the boundless moisture wraps around the body, making it extremely comfortable.
"This water pool has its origins. As long as Sutai County has been a county, this water pool has never dried up. It is probably because there are sweet springs in the surrounding mountains that seep out from the cracks in the rocks. Even in the seasons of severe drought, However, the people in Sutai County have never been in trouble because there is no water to drink. The water is especially clear and cold. It is two or three feet away from the bottom of the pool. It can be seen through the peep. The swimming fish and water plants seem to fall in the mid-air, which is the most lively. "Master Xing spoke first, talking about this young master who has only been visiting people's homes for many days and has never had time to go out. There is a rare sense of comfort in his eyebrows.
Xun Yuantuo could see clearly, but still did not intend to say anything. He went straight to the shore of a lake that stretched out to an unusually long length. He saw a jade pot resting firmly on the bottom of the pool three or five steps away. Coins were scattered around the jade pot. Even two copper coins happened to fall at the mouth of the pot. The fish passed by safely, but the jade pot remained motionless. There were green water plants taking root around it. Even if you were a little confused, you didn't need to ask in detail. You just asked the side with your eyes. The chief clerk looked very curious.
"This is a place where people in the county pray for blessings and wealth. I heard that it was set up by a good man in the past. He said that the water pool here is very magical. It is probably that there are immortals who have lived here for a long time. Whenever they have to do important things, they come first. If you throw a copper coin into a jade pot, your actions will be protected by the immortals in heaven and earth. You will definitely be able to build a bridge across mountains and rivers. However, if you have a wrong mind and do things that are not in line with the immortals, If you wish, the copper coins cannot be put into the jade pot. Due to the efficacious effect, thousands of scattered copper coins have fallen here over the years, but no one dares to take them," Master Xing said eloquently, glancing aside The young man looked strange, and immediately smiled and said, "I have been in Sutai County for many years, and most of the time Magistrate Xun has never been here. Today is the time to resign and leave Beijing. You might as well give it a try. Although I don't believe in the world." If the family of ghosts, gods and immortals can really get a good omen, wouldn’t it be a good thing?”
"Maybe there really are immortals in the world. It's always right to pay homage before going out."
Xun Yuantuo bowed and saluted the jade pot for two or three times. He actually took out a copper coin from his waist, held it with both hands, and gently threw it in the direction of the jade pot.
When the copper coin met the water, it floated back and forth. Two or three times, it almost strayed far away from the spout of the pot. However, for some unknown reason, it swung back to the spout of the spout. By the way, the two or three coins hanging on the spout were also thrown into the pot. In the middle, several bubbles rose up and exploded to the surface of the water.
But Xun Yuantuo's expression became more solemn and he bowed twice more.
"That good man, I think, was the one with the most righteous thoughts in Sutai County many years ago. Since the general situation could not be changed, he had to rely on such methods of using ghosts, gods and immortals to restrain what the people did and distinguish the good deeds. Evil things.”
"Although it is the most humble form of magical power, few people in the countryside of Sutai County have ever been to a private school, so the so-called ghosts are the largest in the world."
Mr. Xun ignored Master Xing who looked surprised at the side and raised his hand. The moss around the jade pot in the pool was gone for a while, and it was as bright as the moon, and the whole body was as white as crystal.
"This method is actually much better than my so-called best strategy. It's a pity that the method is still low. Most of the time it will be damaged after persisting for several years. However, even so, it has also made the people in the mountains know many things. "What is good and what is evil? If you can teach people to distinguish between good and evil deeds, then even if it is disrespectful in the world, what harm will it do?"
Mr. Xing could clearly see that Mr. Xun in front of him just pushed out with one palm, and all the dirt and water plants in the jade pot in the water were cleared. Even though he was stunned on the spot, he looked at the person in front of him with wide eyes. Hard to say a word.
"We officials are just like the copper coin that was just thrown in. We are weak and weak. In the end, it is difficult to even change the pattern of a place. But if we have the means to destroy the sky, we can say the saying that if one person can achieve the Tao, a chicken or a dog can ascend to the sky, the greater his ability. , although it is declining, the benefits brought to the eyes of the people will be more, just like when the copper coin falls into the jade pot, the people's desires can be unintentionally put into the jade pot."
"Being poor and happy, having deep love and deep meaning are by no means those derogatory words, but only by standing higher can one realize his ambition." Xun Yuantuo spoke softly, staring at the pool. The jade pot in the middle looks like it is not a jade pot standing in front of you, but a kind-faced old man. He sits cross-legged on the shore of the lake every day, and carefully inquires why the people come here to seek good luck, and then points two fingers. Twist it gently to determine whether the copper coin fell into the pot or into the pot.
"Not talking about the whole world, at least Sutai County is not unique among Shangqi. There are many Sutai counties. If Master Xing intends to manage these Sutai counties properly, it will only take a hundred years, so what? Being able to lower your eyelids in an aristocratic family, cut off its roots and remove its dross, so that all people will have no worries. In the final analysis, it is not cold at high places, but if it is blown by the cold wind, it can make the world more spring and summer. I think this is the first time to enter the officialdom. Season is the so-called unashamed time."
