Outside Geling City, there is a village about thirteen miles away from Nanwumen, named Nan Shilipu. This village has a long history, and it is said that it is as old as Geling City.
The village is very large, with a population of about 10,000. If it were placed in a sparsely populated area in the north, with a population of more than 10,000, it would be almost a county town.
Li Zheng in this village is very popular with the people, and everyone in the village supports him.
He has high prestige. No matter what happens in the village or how troublesome it is, it can be solved satisfactorily as long as he comes forward.
The elders in the village call him eldest brother, even if he is several decades older than him.
The young people called him Big Father, and every child in the village was as affectionate to him as their own father.
People from all over the country have heard of his name, and when he is mentioned, everyone has to give him a thumbs up.
There is no one like him. Not only is he loved by the people in his own village, he is also truly respected by people from other villages.
His name is Nian Jingchu.
He has been working as an official in this village for many years, and he has never used a false name. The three words "Nian Jingchu" are his pride engraved in his bones.
Just like when Wang Luoshen found him and asked him to change his name, it would be easier to do things this way. After reading it clearly, even Wang Luoshen refused.
Nian Jingchu said, if I cannot be a capable official in governing the country and my name will go down in history, then when I become a rebel, my name in the history books must also be Nian Jingchu's.
Wang Luoshen has been telling him that this is not a rebellion, this is a process of treating Dayu.
Nian Jingchu didn't care at all about Wang Luoshen's words, which were almost deceptive. He said that a rebel is a rebel, and it can't be covered up by sweet words. But since I chose to be a rebel, you don't have to worry about me regretting it.
It was just getting dark at this time, and as usual, Nian Jingchu would walk in a full circle around this big village.
He has never stopped for so many years, no matter the wind or rain, no matter the age.
No matter whose house he passes by and is seen, he will be warmly invited. What everyone tells him is not to come to my house for dinner, but to go home for dinner.
Everyone in the village of Shilipu feels that Nian Jingchu is their family.
Nian Jingchu himself felt that he had been working hard for this village for so long in the past.
For a while, he even felt that it was so wonderful.
Don't think about the lofty ideals that once lingered in your heart, and don't care whether this big jade is sick or broken.
Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are gone, and all I see is a small village in front of me.
Just take care of Shilipu, take care of the people in this village, live a trivial and satisfying life every day, work hard and be proud, and live a life like this and it should be wonderful.
However, he has great talent.
Although he felt that Wang Luoshen's description of being a rebel as treating Dayu's illness was a bit far-fetched, he did not deny that Dayu did need treatment.
He had seen the changes in the emperor over the years, but he felt that these changes were far from enough.
Treating Dayu is not about removing the carrion, but scraping the bones.
Nian Jingchu sided with Wang Luoshen because he knew that only the establishment of a new dynasty could truly heal the country in the Central Plains and truly scrape the bones and cure the poison.
He has been waiting for many years, and he has done many things for Wang Luoshen over the years.
That huge power is in his hands.
If Li Ci was the sharp dagger in Wang Luoshen's hand, holding the secrets of Ban Liang Qian and the Undead Army, then Nian Jingchu was the horizontal sword and shield in Wang Luoshen's hand, and that was what truly changed the world. thing.
At this moment, after walking around Shilipu, Nian Jingchu returned to his residence a little tired.
He didn't feel tired after walking this circle before. It was probably because he wasted his practice due to too many trivial matters every day, so his body was really not as good as when he was young.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw a short boy in Tsing Yi standing in the yard.
With his back to the door, he must have been standing for a while.
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At the sound of footsteps, the young man in green turned around to look at Nian Jingchu, then bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple Wang Zhen pays his respects to you, sir."
"You came."
Nian Jingchu smiled. This child was trained by him personally. He has an easy-to-use mind and learns things quickly.
From the age of four to fourteen, he taught this child many things in these ten years.
From the age of fourteen, Wang Zhen was transferred back to Wang Luoshen. From then on, the opportunities for Nian Jingchu and Wang Zhen to meet became rare.
If there is nothing very important, there is no need for Wang Zhen to come to him.
"Sir, you seem tired?"
Wang Zhen stepped forward and naturally held Nian Jingchu's arm.
Nian Jingchu smiled and rejected Wang Zhen's kindness, because in that case, it would be as if he admitted that he was indeed old.
"My father-in-law asked you to ask me if everything is ready?"
Nian Jingchu asked as he walked into the house.
Wang Zhen followed Nian Jingchu and replied, "You don't need to ask, sir. He knows that it is most practical to leave things to your husband. There is no need for your father-in-law to do anything. Your husband will arrange everything properly."
Nian Jingchu said with a smile: "It turns out you are not so flattering."
Wang Zhen said: "This disciple also feels that it is safest for the father-in-law to leave the matter to the husband, so this is not flattery."
After Nian Jingchu entered the house and sat down, Wang Zhen quickly stepped forward to make tea for him.
Nian Jingchu said: "You have a distinguished status and shouldn't do such rough things."
Wang Zhendao: "Whether I am distinguished or not, I am your disciple. It is always my duty as a disciple to pour tea for you."
Nian Jingchu nodded: "You have been smarter and more sensible than others since you were a child. My father-in-law is right to have high hopes for you."
He asked: "Has my father-in-law told you when he plans to restore your status?"
Wang Zhen said: "I haven't asked, and I don't force it. I think no matter what your status is, it's fine. Even if you remain a servant, your life will be much better than that of ordinary people."
Nian Jingchu sighed: "If you didn't have this state of mind, I wouldn't care about you that much."
After taking the tea handed to him by Wang Zhen, he said: "Although my father-in-law didn't mention it to you, he told me that if something big succeeds in the future, it will not be your uncles who will sit on the dragon chair, but you." , this is what the father-in-law has thought from the beginning. You are his grandson, the best among all the descendants of the Wang family. What he cares about has never been the power of one generation, but the glory of all generations, so choosing you is the most correct choice. "
Wang Zhen said: "I won't refuse what I should carry, and I won't snatch what I don't deserve."
He looked at Nian Jingchu and said, "Sir, as you said, if you rob something, no matter how beautiful you use it to praise it, it can't hide the wrong origin."
Nian Jingchu smiled and said, "That's what I said to you when you were a child. There are some things I can't tell you at that age."
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He pointed in the direction of Geling City: "Isn't this how every emperor in the past dynasties came to his position?"
Wang Zhen shook his head: "No."
He is a very serious person, with a seriousness that is absolutely inappropriate for his age.
"Dayu Tianxia came from the previous dynasty and was conquered with fairness and justice. To be orthodox, this is how orthodoxy has gained the throne. The way the Lord is doing now, even if he has gained the throne, cannot be called orthodox. It cannot even be called robbing, it is stealing. "
Nian Jingchu shook his head helplessly: "If I hear your remarks, I don't know how angry I will be."
Wang Zhen smiled and said: "I only talk to my husband, and I will not mention these words to him, not even a word."
He stood next to Nian Jingchu and said with some emotion: "The teacher said that whether a person can do great things depends on whether he can get along with others. He will say whatever he wants to get along with, no matter whether he is high or poor. Anyone can make them happy and satisfied, which is the basis for doing great things."
Nian Jingchu asked: "You seem unhappy?"
Wang Zhen shook his head: "I'm not unhappy. If my father-in-law wins, I will be the emperor of the Central Plains Empire. Why are I unhappy? If my father-in-law loses, he has already arranged a retreat for me. Even if he is investigated in the future, I am a servant." , if it leaks, it will leak, and the people handling the case won’t care too much.”
He looked at Nian Jingchu and said, "Sir, I'm glad that you are so thorough and have a measured approach and retreat."
Nian Jingchu said, "My child, your eyes are full of disappointment."
Wang Zhen was silent.
After a long time, he asked: "Sir, you should know that no matter whether you succeed or fail, you will not end well."
Nian Jingchu felt warm in his heart when he heard this.
This child is unhappy because he is worried about him.
Wang Zhen continued: "If the great thing cannot be accomplished, I will definitely die. If the great thing can be accomplished, I will not become an official in the court. I am full of ambitions and ideals, but I still cannot realize them with my own hands."
Nian Jingchu pointed at Wang Zhen: "But you can."
Wang Zhen was slightly startled.
Nian Jingchu said with a smile: "The things in my mind, the ideals in my heart that are full of ambitions as you mentioned, I have handed over to you. It is not teaching, but handing over..."
He stood up and walked to Wang Zhen: "Do you know why I agreed to the father-in-law? In fact, at the beginning, I agreed to the father-in-law just to find a way out for myself."
"At that time, I ran out of money in Geling City, and I had no courage to go back home. Even if I wanted to go back, I didn't even have travel expenses."
"The whole village gathered money to send me to Geling, but I failed them... When I was living on the street, I thought, since I can't get into an official position based on my ability, I can't serve the powerful and get a good salary. Let the people in my hometown get nothing."
Over the years, almost all the money he got from Wang Luoshen was sent back to his hometown by his arrangements.
He also heard that in his hometown village, every household set up a longevity plaque for him.
Even so, he still had no shame in going back.
Serving the powerful and getting a good salary is not his pursuit, and it never has been.
Nian Jingchu said: "Later, after I taught you for a few years, I suddenly realized that you are not me, you are a better me. Regardless of your background or talent, you are the better me."
He put his hand on Wang Zhen's shoulder and said in a sincere tone: "You can definitely do what I can't do."
Wang Zhen lifted his robe and knelt down: "My disciple, Mr. Xie, taught me for ten years."
He raised his hand and patted his heart vigorously: "All the things that Mr. Sir delivered to the disciples are here."
Nian Jingchu helped Wang Zhen up and said with a smile: "My lord, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't agree to what he wants to do. Even if I agree, it's just perfunctory."
"You are not only my hope, but also the hope of the people of the Central Plains... If today's emperor is doing well, you will be better than him."
He took Wang Zhen's hand and walked to the door, pointing to the already lit moon in the sky outside the door, and said: "The emperor is the moon that illuminates the darkness, and you are the sun that drives away the darkness."
Nian Jingchu took a deep breath, then turned to face Wang Zhen and bowed down.
"May the people of the Central Plains become prosperous and strong under your governance in the future, and may the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains become hegemonic under your leadership."
Wang Zhen wanted to return the gift, but Nian Jingchu stopped him.
Nian Jingchu said: "You should accept my worship well. I deserve it, and you deserve it from me."
