Zhao Shan didn't know Qi Yuanjing's mentality, but he had a very good impression of Ji Nanfeng.
This is an interesting person.
Qi Yuanjing said that Ji Nanfeng was arrogant. In Zhao Shan's eyes, Ji Nanfeng was not arrogant at all, nor did he have any arrogant airs as a scholar. From this point of view, Ji Nanfeng is definitely not a pedantic person, let alone a stubborn person.
This is a man who knows how to adapt.
Zhao Shan followed into the living room of the house and glanced around.
The house has earthen walls, no elegant screens, no porcelain vases, etc., not even a decent desk or coffee table. Only some bamboo utensils are placed in the corner of the house, including pots, dustpans, etc.
On the walls, there are some simple famous sayings and aphorisms, everything is ordinary.
Ji Nanfeng asked Zhao Shan to take the first seat, then followed him and said solemnly: "The humble house is simple and vulgar, which makes your Majesty laugh."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Although it is a humble house, it has outstanding virtues and brilliant style, which gives me a new perspective."
Ji Nanfeng looked a little excited and said humbly: "Your Majesty, thank you."
Qi Yuanjing sat below and was even more disgusted when he saw the change in Ji Nanfeng's expression.
Old Man Ji is so hateful.
He punched hard when facing him, but he was humble and humble when facing His Majesty, which made him very uncomfortable. After all, he was unhappy. Qi Yuanjing had a straight temper and an open mind. He didn't care about Ji Nanfeng's situation. Instead, he was relieved.
Ji Nanfeng would not anger the emperor if he did not put on airs.
This is a good thing.
After a brief conversation between Zhao Shan and Ji Nanfeng, he asked: "Mr. Ji is from Jingzhou and knows the situation in Jingzhou very well. Moreover, you have served as a local county magistrate, a prefect, and as the governor of the state to assist in handling government affairs. You have a very rich resume." . Mr. Ji thinks, what other aspects does Jingzhou do poorly?"
Ji Nanfeng did not answer, but asked: "May I ask Your Majesty, where was Su Wei, the governor of Jingzhou, placed after his death?"
Zhao Shan said: "I posthumously rewarded Su Wei as the Governor of Jingzhou and the posthumous title of Zhuanghou, and allowed the eldest son Su Qi to join the Yulin Army and serve as Yulin Lang."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Ji Nanfeng stood up and bowed respectfully to Zhao Shan.
Zhao Shan motioned Ji Nanfeng to sit down and said, "What do you think of Mr. Ji's question just now?"
After Ji Nanfeng sat down, he said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty gave Su Jishi a grand burial, so I can tell you everything. If your Majesty had not given him a gift, it would be hard for me to talk about it."
"To talk about Jingzhou's shortcomings is tantamount to explaining Su Wei's mistakes in governance."
"Jingzhou is doing pretty well under the governance of Governor Su. However, there are many shortcomings. The worst thing about Jingzhou is the atmosphere."
"The scholars of Jingzhou's rich clans do not regard the restoration of the great cadres as their own responsibility, nor do they regard the people of the world as their own responsibility. They only know how to talk about mysteries, drink and talk, and only know how to run around naked. It is a great fallacy."
Ji Nanfeng's eyes were sharp and he said in a deep voice: "The dirty things in government affairs are all small problems and can be dealt with directly. But the atmosphere developed in Jingzhou, and even the atmosphere of the great cadres, is the foundation. This is the general outline of local governance. .”
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "I am all ears."
Ji Nanfeng said: "For example, in popular fantasy novels, it is mentioned that the protagonist has the ability to fly into the sky and escape from the earth. In order to have enough force, he needs to practice martial arts. Martial arts skills require a general outline of martial arts training."
“Only when we have a general outline can we ensure that the direction is correct.”
"The same goes for governing a country."
"The same goes for governing a place."
"The character and ethos of the scholars are the general guideline for governing the local area. If the scholars take the country and the world as their own responsibility, take the rejuvenation of the great cadres as their own responsibility, take pride in the great cadres, and are guided by the heroic feelings of family and country, no matter how bad the scholars are, they will be better Three points is good.”
"If the scholars are willing to degenerate, have no pursuits, talk all day long, be eccentric and unconventional, do some unconventional things, and do not engage in production, do not understand grains and grains, and do not understand the four seasons, how can they govern the place?"
"Could it be said that we rely on power to achieve balance and go against party groups to defeat those who are different?"
When Ji Nanfeng got excited, he stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that this is not a problem of one place, but a problem that should be adjusted by the entire Daqian. Only in this way can more practical people emerge."
Zhao Shan praised: "Mr. Ji is right, I agree very much."
Ji Nanfeng had something to say in his heart, and continued: "Officials all say that governance is difficult, and that the people are unruly and difficult to manage. The problem is that you have not solved the people's livelihood problems, and you have not allowed the people to If we have enough food and clothing, won't the people make trouble? Can we survive without being cunning?"
"You can know honor and disgrace when you have enough food and clothing, and you can talk about honor and disgrace only when you are full."
"It's said that governance is difficult. How can it not be difficult if you hold parties all day long, gather scholars to talk, drink wine, recite poems and compose poems, and don't know anything about local issues?"
"Sitting in the government office, my mind is blank, and naturally I find it difficult to see anything. The final result can only be a superficial increase in taxes, apportionment of corvee, and squeeze of merchants, making the place impoverished."
"If you go out, take a look around the local areas, and learn from experienced people in the local areas, many problems will naturally be solved. There are problems everywhere in the government office, and there are solutions everywhere in the local government."
Ji Nanfeng solemnly said: "I believe that the first step is to change the atmosphere. This is the right direction. After this step is solved, we can then rectify the administration and correct the bad things. It will naturally be better."
"well said!"
Zhao Shan touched his palms in admiration and said with approval: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading for me."
Ji Nanfeng said humbly: "Your Majesty, thank you very much."
Zhao Shan continued: "After Su Wei died, Qi Yuanjing temporarily served as the governor of Jingzhou. He was a big boss and did not have the ability to serve as the governor of Jingzhou. Moreover, I want to attack Yangzhou, and Qi Yuanjing also has to prepare for the next attack on Yangzhou. I hope Ji I wonder if Mr. Ji is willing to go out and serve as the governor of Jingzhou?"
Ji Nanfeng did not answer immediately, but asked instead: "Your Majesty should know the character of the old man. I am tough and domineering, and my temper is like fire. If you use me as the governor of Jingzhou, aren't you afraid that I will stab Jingzhou to death?"
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Su Wei is capable, can appease the people, and can govern the place, but because he comes from a wealthy family, he cannot change the atmosphere of the noble families. Nowadays, people like Mr. Ji are needed. If you have the ability, just poke him."
Seeing Zhao Shan's trust so much, Ji Nanfeng put his hands together and saluted, saying: "Old Ji Nanfeng, I am willing to serve your Majesty."
After speaking, Ji Nanfeng bowed respectfully.
Zhao Shan asked Ji Nanfeng to sit down again and said: "Ji Qing wants to govern Jingzhou, and I fully support it. I don't care how you govern, as long as you get the final result. Within the first half year of taking office, I promise you to kill first and then report later."
Ji Nanfeng was even more excited.
He had served as many officials in his life, and he worked conscientiously wherever he went, suppressing powerful people, eliminating bandits, appeasing the people, building water conservancy, running schools and guiding the atmosphere of scholars, and he had good political achievements.
In a group of people showing off, your seriousness will be out of place.
Just like this, every time Ji Nanfeng made some political achievements, he was impeached and even removed.
Although Ji Nanfeng lived in seclusion, he did not hide from the world and also had contact with the outside world. Just like this, he knew about Zhao Shan's situation, knew that Zhao Shan had prospered the Great Qian Dynasty and restored the prosperous Great Qian Dynasty. Ji Nanfeng was looking forward to it.
Qi Yuanjing came to invite him, and Ji Nanfeng knew very well that Qi Yuanjing's status was too low.
The starting point for getting out of the mountain is too low!
Inappropriate!
Ji Nanfeng has been waiting, and now when Zhao Shan comes, he finally has the opportunity.
Ji Nanfeng was full of energy and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I can't reshape Jingzhou's atmosphere and govern Jingzhou well. I'm here to see you."
Zhao Shan laughed dumbly.
Ji Nanfeng is indeed not a meek person who always raises his head to see him.
Zhao Shan asked Qi Yuanjing to take out the seal and ribbon of the governor of Jingzhou, handed it to Ji Nanfeng and said, "I'll leave it to Ji Qing to handle matters in Jingzhou."
"I will live up to my orders."
Ji Nanfeng answered again.
After Zhao Shan and Ji Nanfeng had another conversation, they left with Qi Yuanjing.
Qi Yuanjing and Zhao Shan rode back, not as fast as before. Qi Yuanjing looked solemn and said: "Your Majesty, Ji Nan's nature is like fire, and his methods are also very fierce. Let him do it, just in case. What happened?"
Zhao Shan looked indifferent and asked with a smile: "How can Ji Nanfeng govern the place?"
"able!"
Qi Yuanjing answered without hesitation.
Zhao Shan asked again: "Is Ji Nanfeng capable of convincing officials?"
Qi Yuanjing said again: "Yes!"
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "Since Ji Nanfeng is still capable, what do I have to worry about? What Su Wei can't do, if Ji Nanfeng has the courage and ability, then it's best."
Qi Yuanjing nodded and said no more.
The two returned to Xiangyang together to prepare for the next war.
After Zhao Shan left, Ji Nanfeng put away the governor's seal and thought for a while before shouting: "Ma Lang!"
"The disciple is here!"
The young man from before entered and saluted.
The young man's name was Malang, and he was a scholar from Jingzhou. He was not from a wealthy family, but fortunately his family was from a small local family, so he had no worries about food and clothing.
Ji Nanfeng said: "Go and notify and call everyone."
Ma Lang thought that the emperor had been here and knew something big was going on, so he asked, "Is the teacher going to become an official?"
Ji Nanfeng chuckled and said, "Go and notify."
"Disciple accepts the order!"
After receiving the order, Ma Lang went to inform.
In less than two quarters of an hour, people came one after another, about thirty people.
Among these people, there are children of ordinary people and children of wealthy families. No matter they are ordinary people or children of rich families, they are not allowed to bring anyone here, and they can only follow Ji Nanfeng to live a self-sufficient farming life.
At first, many people came to follow Ji Nanfeng, but gradually the number of people decreased, leaving only about thirty people now.
Ji Nanfeng looked around at all his disciples and said slowly: "You have followed me for many years, and you are able to calm down and do things without being disturbed by external things. You are all good children. However, I can no longer teach you."
"Teacher, why is this?"
A middle-aged man in his thirties saluted and asked in the crowd.
The middle-aged man's name is Wei Wan.
Among all the people, Wei Wan was the oldest and most capable, and was highly regarded by Ji Nanfeng.
Ji Nanfeng smiled and said: "Your Majesty personally visited me and invited me to be the governor of Jingzhou. I have already agreed."
Wow! !
There was a commotion and shock in the simple courtyard. Everyone looked shocked, and even more surprised in their eyes, because the teacher rose to the top and became the governor of Jingzhou.
