Liu Zhixing looked at the teacher's old face, then at Zhang Zhong's face, and thought to himself. If it doesn't go well, I'm afraid the master-disciple relationship will end here.
Although we haven’t seen each other for more than ten years.
Their faces became familiar yet strange. But Liu Zhixing knew Zhang Chen's character very well, which was strong and decisive.
If he decides on something, he will move forward bravely and never regret it.
If he doesn't believe in something, he won't take one step, and even eight horses can't pull him back.
I just don’t know, has Zhang Chen’s personality changed in the past ten years or so?
It would be great if something could change.
Liu Zhixing did not want the relationship between master and apprentice to break up.
Master Tiandi Jun, he is really grateful to Zhang Chen for his teachings. Without Zhang Chen, he would not be where he is today.
For scholars, teachers cannot be disobeyed. What's more, he is the prime minister and chief assistant of the current dynasty. What happened to helping the teacher with some "little things"?
Houses, land, and ancestral graves are nothing but trivial matters to many people.
But if he really helped Zhang Chen handle this matter, what about other relatives or old friends coming to beg him? Once a person's heart is shaken, he will fall into the abyss.
There is no turning back.
And when the chief ministers and assistants of the dynasty all use power for personal gain, what about the civil and military officials below? If everyone followed the same example, wouldn't the official administration of the Han Dynasty collapse?
Moreover.
Lord of Heaven and Earth, personal teacher.
The truth of scholars is clear.
Since you are a king, how can you talk about being a teacher?
Can personal feelings outweigh justice?
During the time between Zhang Zhong's arrival in Jiang County and Zhang Chen's arrival. Liu Zhixing has arranged everything, but he doesn't know if Zhang Chen is willing to accept it.
After thinking for a moment and organizing his words, Liu Zhixing cupped his fists and saluted Zhang Chen: "Teacher, please forgive me."
"After the Meng Yuan people went south, the situation in Liaodong changed suddenly. When the King of Han first raised his army, there was no food and salary to pay to the meritorious soldiers. So he chose to grant fields for military merit. Some fields have been distributed for ten years. The people settled down and relocated. How could you abandon the familiar fields?”
"If you force the meritorious soldiers, or the disabled meritorious soldiers, to leave their own land, I am afraid it will cause turmoil in the army."
"Not only will the King of Han not agree to this, I will not agree to it either."
Basic national policies cannot be changed.
The division of military power will continue in the future.
Until my king whips the sea and conquers the world.
Liu Zhixing looked at his mentor's old face, his eyes sparkling and his expression extremely determined.
Zhang Chen and Zhang Zhong were actually mentally prepared. Liu Zhixing had said that day that private matters could be discussed, but official matters could not be discussed.
But Zhang Chen still couldn't sit still.
Isn't it just this little thing? I am your teacher. You said it so decisively in front of me, without any room for maneuver.
Where can I put my face?
Zhang Chen's face darkened, but he did not choose to get angry.
After all, this disciple is no ordinary person, but the chief minister of the King of Han and the prime minister of the cabinet. From now on, the Zhang family will still have to live in Liaodong, and there will be no benefit in falling out with Liu Zhixing.
Zhang Chen took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, came up with an alternative plan, and said: "Is this okay? Please take the time to ask the King of Han for a favor. I am willing to give away my land, fields and houses at the market price of silver. , bought it back from the ancestral grave."
Liu Zhixing was very disappointed when he heard this. He said he was so decisive. The teacher still refused to give up.
"Teacher. This is not a matter of money." Liu Zhixing patiently continued to explain: "This is a basic national policy. If it can be purchased, the disciple is willing to pay to buy back the teacher's land and house. But it is not possible."
"If it were an ordinary dynasty, the king would have an order to take back the land. Of course the soldiers would not dare to resist."
"It was the same in the Han Dynasty. The soldiers did not dare to resist. But the King of Han would not do this."
Having said this, Liu Zhixing raised his hands in front of his chest and patted them gently.
After two "bang bang" sounds, a steward of the mansion walked in from outside with a respectful look on his face, holding a black wooden box with a gold lock.
Liu Zhixing reached out and took the wooden box, put the key to the box on the coffee table next to him, and said: "Teacher, please forgive me. Here is the deed of our current mansion, which was given to me by the King of Han in the city." Two shops and 500 acres of fertile land outside the city.”
"The disciple was unable to keep the teacher's family property, and he did not dare to take back the teacher's family property. I am very sorry."
"This farm, house and shop are willing to be dedicated to the teacher. In addition, the disciples must do their best for the teacher to establish the academy."
Liu Zhixing spoke very sincerely and handled matters very carefully.
Just one sentence.
Now that the teacher has returned to Liaodong, the disciples must ensure that the teacher has enough food and clothing. The Zhang family's life was prosperous.
Zhang Zhong was extremely grateful. His family had lost about the same number of houses and shops. What's more, what's in this wooden box is the fields, houses and shops outside Chengjiang County, the capital of the Han Dynasty.
The only problem now is the ancestral grave.
However, ancestors can be worshiped first and then the tombs can be moved.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhong looked at Zhang Chen earnestly, hoping that his father could accept this farm house and solve the Zhang family's survival problem.
There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. For the current chief minister, these fields and houses are definitely a drop in the bucket.
Zhang Chen was furious. He stood up and said: "Liu Zhixing. As the chief minister of the dynasty, you can't even help me get the farm back, so that's it. I want to spend money to buy back the farm." , you also refused. Finally, you offered it to me as a farm."
"I am not a beggar. I will never accept your gift shamelessly. I only want my ancestral property."
Liu Zhixing and Zhang Zhong looked at Zhang Chen in shock.
Zhang Chen lowered his face, turned to Zhang Zhong and said, "I am already a phoenix flying on the branches, looking down on us poor people. Son, let's go."
"Why did the teacher say that?" Liu Zhixing's expression changed drastically, he stood up and blurted out. He wanted to say again, although I can't get my ancestral property back, I didn't treat the teacher badly.
But looking at Zhang Chen's reaction, he knew that if he said such words, it would definitely add fuel to the fire. He said nothing more, just shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, the teacher's temper has not changed at all, but has become worse.
"Father, that's not what Zhixing meant." Zhang Zhong's expression also changed drastically, and he stood up to persuade him.
"Do you also want to disobey me?" Zhang Chen suddenly turned his head and glared at Zhang Zhongdao.
Zhang Zhong immediately did not dare to say anything.
Immediately, Zhang Chen angrily took his son and left the Liu Mansion, got on the carriage and left. Liu Zhixing did not try to persuade him to stay, but respectfully sent Zhang Chen and his son off.
He stood in front of the door and watched the Zhang family's team disappear. He sighed and said, "My relationship with the teacher is over."
"I'm afraid I will also have a reputation of being mean and unkind."
"It's just. There are things a real man does and things he doesn't do. You should stop being disturbed by it. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."
After finishing speaking, the expression on Liu Zhixing's face became determined, and he turned back to the mansion to rest.
Although he is no busier than before recently, how can it be really easy to deal with government affairs?
Take advantage of today's day off and have a good rest.
Replenished your energy and spirit.
