"Brother Zhu wants to introduce us to your nephew?!" Hu Wei and Xia Qiang couldn't help but be overjoyed when they heard this.
Was it because of Zhu Shouren's personality charm that they deliberately made friends with him? ! Is it because Zhu Shouren's talent impressed them? Is it because Zhu Shouren has some unknown talents?
No, none of that! Personality, talent, and ability have nothing to do with Zhu Shouren.
The reason why they deliberately made friends with Zhu Shouren was entirely because of Zhu Ping'an, and Zhu Shouren happened to be Zhu Ping'an's uncle! Zhu Shouren often said that he was not only Zhu Pingan's biological uncle, but also Zhu Pingan's mentor. They wanted to get to know Zhu Pingan through Zhu Shouren and establish a relationship with a talented and high-ranking official like Zhu Pingan. With Zhu Pingan's relationship, they would have great benefits in the future, whether in the imperial examination or doing business.
"Of course. Others don't know your talents, but as a good friend who gets along with you day and night, I know them very well. They are talented and have great talents. If my nephew gets help from them, it's like Uncle Liu got help from Wolong and Fengchu. , In the future, he will be like a fish in water, like a tiger with wings. It will be difficult not to make achievements and rise in the clouds. As Ping An's uncle, I have the obligation and responsibility to introduce these two friends to him. "
Zhu Shouren nodded vigorously, praised the two of them again, and firmly stated that he would recommend them to Zhu Pingan.
Of course, Zhu Shouren didn't think so in his heart. What a crouching dragon and phoenix chick. In his opinion, the two of them were just two money bags. In fact, before Zhu Shouren returned from the county seat, he invited Hu Wei and Xia Qiang to Xiahe Village because he had made two plans. He made up his mind in the county seat that he would go to Yingtian to find Zhu Ping'an to ask for an official. It would be best if he could get some money when he went home this time, so he would go to Yingtian alone to find Zhu Ping'an. When Hu Wei and Xia Qiang came, he took them around the village to see Zhuangyuanfang and Zhuangyuan Pavilion. Looking at the countryside scenery, I should thank them for taking care of them in the county. If I can't get enough money to go home this time, I will invite the two of them to go with me and use them as cash machines to pay for the travel expenses, food and accommodation expenses along the way. Spend all the way out.
Now the results also show that he can't get money at home. As soon as he asked for money, he was beaten violently by his father. Both brothers also objected, and his daughter-in-law Wu almost scratched herself into shreds.
Therefore, at this moment, Zhu Shouren made second-hand preparations and invited Hu Wei and Xia Qiang to go to Yingtian to find Zhu Pingan, asking them to be his wallet and bear his travel, food and accommodation expenses along the way.
"Thank you, Brother Zhu. Thank you, Brother Zhu. Thank you, Brother Zhu." Hu Wei and Xia Qiang were so happy that they could not close their mouths when they received Zhu Shouren's expression again. They thanked Zhu Shouren repeatedly, and then they said with compliments: "How can we compare to Brother Zhu when it comes to being talented and full of knowledge? Brother Zhu is a scholar who has become a scholar. We have long regretted that Brother Zhu lives in seclusion in the countryside. It is a pity that Brother Zhu is talented and full of knowledge. There is no place for him to put his talents to use. Brother Zhu's talent is thousands of miles away from his nephew's servants. If brother Zhu comes out to help his nephew, his nephew will be like Jiang Ziya, the grand uncle of King Wen of Zhou Dynasty, and Liu Bowen, the prime minister of the Taizu of our dynasty. The merits he has achieved must be ten times or a hundred times the merits he has achieved now. Even being granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister is like picking something out of a bag. Those few domestic slaves have some brute strength at most. It would be better if they don't cause trouble to your nephew. How can they help? How can I help my nephew to make immortal achievements? How can I help my nephew to become a marquis and become a prime minister? Only Brother Zhu can do this."
"Ahem, I don't dare to take it. I don't dare to take it. I still know myself. How can I compare with the Grand Duke and Prime Minister Liu Bowen? I can't compare to them at most." Zhu Shouren waved his hands pretending to be humble, but his face was overjoyed. The compliments from Hu Wei and Xia Qiang were very helpful.
There is no one with such self-awareness, but Zhu Shouren's self-awareness is second to none.
"So, Brother Zhu should have gone to help nephew Ling a long time ago. Those domestic slaves can be promoted to officials by nephew Ling. In terms of closeness and proximity, talent and merit, Brother Zhu is more qualified than them. Brother Zhu is leaving , it is certain that the black gauze hat will be added to the body, and the white body will become an official. Brother Zhu has accumulated more than forty years. Once he accumulates a lot, his achievements in the future may be even higher than that of his nephew. In the future, one of your old Zhu family, one uncle and one nephew, will be in the imperial court. It is also a good story to hold a high position in the court." Hu Wei and Xia Qiang were very angry with Zhu Shouren.
"I'm not here to seek an official position, but to help my virtuous nephew. As the ancients said, brothers fight tigers, and father and son fight in the battle. My second brother has no future, he just lives on the land, and the same goes for Dachuan. Poor, my virtuous nephew My nephew has no one to help him, so as an uncle, I have the obligation and responsibility to help him."
Zhu Shouren stroked his beard and said slowly with his hands behind his back, looking like he had a heavy responsibility and was bound to do so.
"Brother Zhu is a kindhearted elder." Hu Wei and Xia Qiang complimented.
"Hey, who calls me his uncle? Originally, I really didn't want to go, for fear of being misunderstood. However, my nephew is still young and lacks experience in doing things, so he is prone to making mistakes. Some time ago, he actually got involved with Yang Jisheng, the unlucky man. The overconfident lunatic impeached Mr. Yan Song in the muddy waters. Isn’t this the old longevity star who drinks arsenic and thinks he will live longer? Who is Mr. Yan Ge? He is a big shot who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people, with hands and eyes that reach the sky. He uses all means It's too late to please, how can I impeach and offend. Fortunately, there are many people in Yange, so they just demoted my nephew to Jingnan. When he was in office in Jingnan, he also made many mistakes. I heard that He even beat up a father-in-law’s godson. What do you think this is? The emperor’s personal servants can be offended, but it’s too late to offer him sacrifices. So, as an uncle, I really can’t sit still. I had to risk being misunderstood by going to help my nephew set the direction, set the route, and lend a helping hand."
Zhu Shouren said with a majestic and upright face, as if he was willing to endure humiliation and hardship for Zhu Ping'an.
"Brother Zhu loves his nephew so much, it's really admirable!" Hu Wei and Xia Qiang complimented.
"Where, where?" Zhu Shouren waved his hand modestly and sighed again.
"Why did Brother Zhu sigh?" Hu Wei and Xia Qiang asked.
"Oh, every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. You have also seen that my family does not understand me and almost broke up with me. However, I helped a poor poor woman in Jingnan a few days ago and spent all my savings. , I’m afraid my family won’t be able to provide me with any money at this time, and the journey is long.”
Zhu Shouren sighed and said slowly.
"What's the problem? Brother Zhu, don't worry. There are two of us. The expenses for this trip will be covered by the two of us, so Brother Zhu doesn't have to worry about it."
Hu Wei and Xia Qiang looked at each other and said in unison.
"I'm so embarrassed." Zhu Shouren said artificially, the corners of his mouth curling up.
"Brother Zhu, don't think so. Brother Zhu helped us introduce your nephew. We are worried about how to thank Brother Zhu. The cost of travel is nothing. Brother Zhu must give us this opportunity to express our gratitude. "
Hu Wei and Xia Qiang said firmly.
"Well, you see, I can't help you. I won't do it next time. I won't do it next time." Zhu Shouren said helplessly after refusing three times.
(End of chapter)
