As soon as Zheng Yueru said these words, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Zheng Sheng, who was sitting in the center, frowned: "Yueru, are you serious about this?"
In the Zheng family, he still trusts his granddaughter, but she is a daughter...
Everyone expressed their doubts without waiting for Zheng Yueru to speak.
"Father, this is ridiculous!"
"How can this be?"
"Absolutely ridiculous!"
The Zheng family has a big business, and there are more than a dozen people in this generation of uncles. Not to mention that they have branched out independently. The Zheng family and Zheng Yueru's generation have dozens of brothers and sisters. So Zheng Yueru, a woman from the third family, gained power in the Zheng family, which made these people very unhappy.
Therefore, every time Zheng Yueru gained the trust of the family head, they couldn't help but criticize him verbally and in writing, wishing to trample Zheng Yueru under their feet.
Zheng Yueru cupped her fists and smiled bitterly: "Grandpa, this is absolutely true. Our Zheng family must not stand in the wrong team!"
From what she learned about Liu Zheng and Shen Gongfang today, she knew that the rumored No. 1 playboy in Liangzhou was not a true prodigal. This guy is simply a devil, unfathomable!
Ever since Liu Zheng came to Yinzhou, Zheng Yueru felt like this.
He seems to have a perverse temperament, but he is taking every step and playing it steadily. Today's plate armor shocked Zheng Yueru even more.
This person must not become an enemy!
"Zheng Yueru, I think you have an affair with that prodigal son, that's why you talk so wildly!"
The eldest uncle Zheng Yuewei has a vicious tone.
As soon as this was said, the whole audience burst into laughter.
Zheng Yueru was so angry that she was shaking all over: "Uncle, please don't ruin my reputation by spewing blood!"
Zheng Yuewei sneered and said: "That Young Master of the Liu family has a perverse temperament, is a playboy, and is notorious throughout Liangzhou, but here he has become a genius. Are you crazy about me?"
Everyone also shook their heads mockingly.
"enough!"
Zheng Sheng shouted loudly, and the whole audience fell silent.
He squinted at his granddaughter, thoughtfully. He knew that Zheng Yueru had been very strong since she was a child, so she dressed like a man, but she had never been close to men and women, so it was impossible to be biased towards the Liu family's young master because of men and women. Of course... If this is the case, Zheng Sheng feels that it is not a bad thing. At least his granddaughter is still a normal person, right?
But he believed in Zheng Yueru's judgment even more, so he said calmly: "You really need to be cautious about this matter. You must know that my Zheng family is not a country villager like the other three families. Behind the Zheng family is the current queen! If you also use some small gains to openly confront The county magistrate’s office is inconsistent with the Zheng family’s reputation!”
"Father!"
"grandfather!"
Others still want to argue. After all, everyone in Yinzhou now feels that Liu Zheng is seeking death by challenging Chen Kui. As the most powerful person in the Zheng family, why not take advantage of the situation and take down the Shen Gongfang? These people are against Shen Gongfang has long been salivating.
"That's it, stand down!"
Zheng Sheng decided to trust his granddaughter for once, glanced at Zheng Yueru, and ordered: "If necessary, you can send your own private soldiers to help, but no more than a thousand people!"
Zheng Yueru was overjoyed and bowed to respond.
Others snorted coldly and looked at them viciously.
Zheng Yueru sighed and retreated. She was very popular outside, but after all, she was born as a girl and was talked about. However, there was not a single man in this generation of the Zheng family who could do anything...
While the four prominent families were still discussing how to deal with the opening of the county magistrate's house, a notice was posted at the city gate.
"The mansion is open!"
"The county lord's mansion will be opened on the eighth day of August in three days!"
The servants of a county houfu beat gongs and drums, which immediately attracted many people to gather around. This is the first time that the county magistrate has posted a notice. It was crowded and lively.
"Is the mansion now open?"
"Isn't it true that officials haven't been selected yet?"
Many people expressed doubts.
"Is there anyone who can read? Please read it to everyone!"
In this era, very few people were literate.
The servant had known this and said loudly with a smile: "To the people of Yinzhou: Yinzhou is a remote place and has suffered from long-term problems. The government decrees are unclear and the system is unclear! The county magistrate's mansion is being rebuilt in accordance with the destiny of heaven..."
There was a lot of official talk, and these people were very lively.
"On the day of the opening of the government, officials will be selected on the spot. Anyone with a white body can apply for the election!"
However, as soon as these words came out, everyone exploded. The disciples from humble families in the crowd showed joy on their faces: "You can all apply? Am I wrong in hearing this?"
Anyone can apply? This really shocked everyone present. Since ancient times, the selection of officials has been a matter of the government. Only by promoting filial piety and integrity and reporting for official status can you have the chance to escape from the white body step by step. The system is complicated and there are many rules. Literary talent, reputation, and conduct are all important.
In fact, the reconstruction of the county magistrate's house began, and the literati in Yinzhou were all staring at this matter eagerly.
When the county magistrate's mansion is first built, a large number of officials will definitely be needed. Wouldn't they have a chance?
Who would have thought that a candidate would suddenly come to the scene at this time, regardless of official status or body?
"absurd!"
"Does this county magistrate want to have trouble with us as an official?"
Those literati who were not white in the first place were extremely angry.
In contrast, the disciples from the humble family were very happy and started running around telling each other.
…
"What?"
"Select on site?"
At the same time, the four prominent families also heard the news and were completely confused. They had never seen such a large-scale recruitment scene in later generations. They felt that this young master of the Liu family was really ridiculous!
"absurd!"
"How can the matter of selecting officials be such a child's play?"
"With this prodigal son, Yinzhou is in chaos!"
The four prominent families are so angry.
Especially the Zheng family.
"Grandfather, does Liu Zheng's concubine want to be openly evil to my Zheng family?"
These young masters had originally hoped to get an official position by virtue of their family connections during the opening of the government. This was also the idea shared by the four major families.
Is the county mansion going to be rebuilt?
Can.
But they have to recommend a few family members to serve in the county marquis government. This is the distribution of power. This is also a compromise between several families to the county magistrate. If they want to manage Yinzhou, we can manage it together...
But now, Liu Zheng's actions completely made this group of people angry.
Is this not giving any face at all?
"It's too much to bully others, it's too much!"
On the same day, Chen Kui took his elite soldiers and went to the gate of the county lord's mansion several times, making all kinds of noises.
The whole Yinzhou City was shaking, and a storm was coming.
…
At this time, Liu Zheng, regardless of what was going on outside, was still sitting alone on the third floor of Fengming Building, looking at the Shutai.
Alone, drinking and listening to the discussion in Fengming Pavilion on the first floor.
No surprise.
The issue discussed here today is the matter of public election. This is related to the future of these literati throughout their lives, so the discussion becomes more and more intense.
Of course it's still the same.
The wealthy scholars were all filled with indignation, feeling that many opportunities would be deprived of them from poor students. As for the disciples from the poor family, they were all celebrating, feeling that God had finally favored them, and expressed their support for the entire policy of the County Marquis.
"Brother Liu is so elegant!"
Liu Zheng was listening to Shen Xing's eloquent talk when Zheng Yueru ran up to him with an anxious look on his face.
"Why? Miss Zheng is so anxious?"
Liu Zheng laughed.
Zheng Yueru rolled her eyes: "Brother Liu, you must not apply for election publicly! The powerful families have already begun preparations, and the county magistrate's office is in danger!"
Liu Zheng didn't say much, just smiled slightly.
Of course he knew that applying for jobs publicly would definitely offend the interests of the noble families of this era. It can even be said that what he directly offended was the inverse scale of this social elite!
According to ordinary rulers, this is definitely a taboo!
But Liu Zheng is different.
Because he knows exactly what he wants and which direction is right. The situation in the world today is quite delicate. The feudal lords of the Longyan Dynasty are in charge of their own affairs and their territories are divided. Even if the Holy Emperor is still holding on, if he burps one day, the world will definitely be in chaos.
How could Liu Zheng not be anxious in this situation?
He wants Yinzhou to develop rapidly, so he must use different methods!
"Where is the Zheng family?"
Liu Zheng suddenly looked at Zheng Yueru and smiled playfully.
Zheng Yueru was actually a little angry at what he saw. She glared at him and said: "The Zheng family is still under my control for the time being, but... several uncles can't bear it anymore and insist on asking me for an explanation!"
A matter of opening a mansion is so stressful.
But Liu Zheng was confident, poured a cup of tea for Zheng Yueru, and said with a smile: "When that day comes, I will give them an explanation!"
"Brother Liu, you..."
Seeing Liu Zheng being so stubborn, Zheng Yueru could only sigh.
She felt that Liu Zheng was indeed a little impatient this time, if only to not give the Chen family face. Now there is another open election, and now I feel like I am really going to suffer. But seeing that Liu Zheng was not in a hurry, she knew that it was useless to say anything else. She even had some doubts about whether her decision to side with Liu Zheng was right or wrong.
"Miss Zheng, what do you think of Shen Xing?"
Suddenly, Liu Zheng looked at the group of people in Fengming Pavilion with great interest.
Zheng Yueru was stunned for a moment, then understood what Liu Zheng wanted to do, and then advised: "Brother Liu, Shen Xing is famous for his literary talents, and Liangzhou is famous, but if you want to appoint him as an official, you don't have to apply for the election publicly! His reputation for literary talents has already been That’s enough!”
Liu Zheng smiled and shook his head and said: "Miss Zheng, Shen Xing is not among the candidates. He is already my default candidate!"
"What?"
Zheng Yueru was stunned for a moment.
This Shen Xing is a talented person, but his personality is quite stubborn, and he is somewhat incompatible with today's mainstream literati. Zheng Yueru thought that it would be difficult for him to get an official position. Who would have thought that Liu Zheng would directly give him a long history?
In the County Marquis' Mansion, apart from the County Marquis, the chief historian is the most respected, followed by the Sima, followed closely by the counselor.
In other words, this Shen Xing will soon become a person who is less than ten thousand people in the county marquis?
"this……"
Liu Zheng laughed: "Miss Zheng, don't you believe he has such talent?"
Zheng Yueru nodded decisively and wanted to persuade him again.
At this time, Liu Zheng waved his hand, and Wei Tiezhu, who was below, had already walked to Shen Xing, picked up Shen Xing, who was almost drunk, and walked towards the third floor.
Zheng Yueru just kept her mouth shut to see what Liu Zheng was planning to do.
With a pop, Shen Xing was thrown to the ground by Wei Tiezhu. This thin disciple from a poor family turned his eyes cautiously. When he saw Liu Zheng and Zheng Yueru, he was only half awakened from his drunkenness. He quickly stood up and Shi Shiran clasped his fists: "Bai Shen Shen Okay, I’ve met Mr. Liu and Miss Zheng!”
Zheng Yueru nodded lightly and did not respond.
Liu Zheng asked with a smile: "Shen Xing, I only give you one chance!"
"How can we solve the current predicament in Yinzhou?"
Shen Xing was shocked, his eyes flashing.
He looked at Liu Zheng, then at Zheng Yueru, and suddenly smiled and said something shocking.
"The first decree, the Land Inheritance Law!"
When Liu Zheng heard these words, he stood up suddenly.
