Xiao Chen couldn't help but look at him.
Continuing to look down, I saw that it read, "The original Minister of Household Affairs, Chen Yunqi, was transferred to the Governor of the Army and Horses of Yazhou, and the new Minister of Household Affairs is Zhang Dongyang."
"This person from Dongyang was born in Tanhua. He has a reputation for being honest and capable of serving as a minister and assistant."
Wan Jian'an acted cautiously, knowing that it was inconvenient to deliver news in the palace, so he explained the situation in just three lines.
The corner of Xiao Chen's mouth curled up slightly with a hint of satisfaction, and he instantly guessed Zhou Tianfu's intention, "The old thief wants to protect his own manpower and remove his dissidents at the same time."
It's a pity, old thief Zhou, there is one thing you misjudged——
This governor did not follow the routine. I did not tell the emperor at all about your corruption!
Are you angry?
Xiao Chen let out a sigh of relief and looked at the moonlight outside the window. He was in a good mood after beating old thief Zhou into confusion.
However, gradually, Xiao Chen's eyes fell on the three words "Zhang Dongyang" in the note.
This person belonged to the Qingliu sect, and Xiao Chen had heard about it before. This time, he didn't expect that he would be involved, and he would become the next target of Zhou Tianfu's suppression.
"The talent of the Prime Minister... I must see him."
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a look of determination.
The next day, Xiao Chen sent someone to meet with Zhang Dongyang.
Both of them were punctual. As soon as Xiao Chenfang sat down, he saw a middle-aged man with a thin face wearing a blue and blue cloth robe and an ordinary green cloth scarf walking up the stairs with the square steps of a scholar and righteous man.
Xiao Chen stood up, cupped his hands, and made a "please" gesture elegantly, "I have heard of Zhang Xuezheng's name for a long time, and today I am finally lucky enough to have tea at the same table. It is really a blessing for me."
Zhang Dongyang looked complicated and returned a bow to Xiao Chen before sitting down calmly.
Xiao Chen was disappointed, but he didn't notice anything. Instead, he poured him a cup of tea himself, "Did Zhang Xuezheng just come down from school?"
"Well, I'll answer questions for the students."
Zhang Dongyang looked directly at Xiao Chen as he poured the cup of tea for him, and then said in a somewhat complicated voice: "Thank you."
Looking at the entire Chu Kingdom, with Xiao Chen's current status, how many people can let him pour tea in person? There was no fear or gratitude on Dongyang's face, which surprised Xiao Chen.
Immediately afterwards, something even more unexpected happened.
Just as Xiao Chen was about to raise his hand to pour himself tea, he saw Zhang Dongyang took the teapot from his hand and poured the tea in front of him.
Xiao Chen frowned, and there was a hint of understanding in his eyes, "Master Zhang, this is not a courtesy, but you want to draw a clear line with this governor?"
Zhang Dongyang looked upright, looked at Xiao Chen upright, and said calmly: "After being invited by the governor, I really hesitated in my heart. First, I have admired the governor's poems for a long time, and I hope to see his true appearance."
"Secondly, I naturally know what the governor wants from this meeting."
With that said, Zhang Dongyang cupped his hand with a dignified expression that could not be refused, "Forgive me, Lord Governor, I, Mr. Zhang, am just a mere scholar. I am only worthy of being associated with books and pens in this life, and I am not worthy of the appreciation of Dongchang."
"I'm sorry I can't obey my order."
Although he said polite words, his face with a bright moonlight and a lonely temperament that transcended gold and jade still made people feel "teachable".
Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Zhang Dongyang carefully, "In this case, I would like to thank Mr. Zhang for why you came to reject me in person?"
Zhang Dongyang said calmly and calmly, "The governor's elegant people are not like those who smell of pickled copper, as they should be."
Xiao Chen shook his head, but his thoughtful eyes gradually revealed a smile, and he felt relieved, "Sure enough, the rumors from the outside are true. You are a talented person who is not afraid of the powerful."
"In that case, I won't beat around the bush with you. Let's get straight to the point. What can I do to make you change your mind?"
Xiao Chen was very interested in this person, and he felt refreshed by communicating with smart people.
Zhang Dongyang smiled bitterly and changed the topic intentionally or unintentionally, "The poems written by the Governor and the Poet Fairy of Qi are gorgeous and magnificent, and the artistic conception and vision in them are beyond the reach of anyone. I must be very satisfied with the Governor himself, right?" ?”
Xiao Chen found it even more interesting. He raised his hand and slowly drank a cup of tea, and then he slowly asked, "Listening to Zhang Xuezheng's words, do you think he has another opinion on the poem written by this governor?"
Zhang Dongyang has not yet taken up a post in the Ministry of Household Affairs, but still serves as the Imperial College Superintendent, similar to a modern teaching assistant at Peking University. Xiao Chen politely said, "If Mr. Zhang doesn't care about my poor background, I wonder if you can explain something to me." two?"
"No, knowledge is not judged by birth, not to mention that I have never felt that eunuchs are different from ordinary men."
Zhang Dongyang's voice was solemn, and there was a stubbornness in his eyes that dared to fight against the world.
Xiao Chen's heart moved. He had never thought that someone in this era could have such a fair opinion, and his determination to use him as a favor became even stronger.
Zhang Dongyang took a slow sip of tea and looked at the passers-by outside the window, a touch of justice and compassion inadvertently revealed.
"I wonder if the Governor has ever taken a serious look at all these living beings?"
Xiao Chen was puzzled, "I look at everything from top to bottom every day, of course everything is detailed, how can I not look at it?"
Zhang Dongyang smiled half-heartedly, "No, the governor's vision is too big."
"You are in a high position, and all you can see are the red maples in the fragrant mountains, the boat racing on the Li River, the majesty of the rivers and mountains, and the vastness of the world. Your position determines what you see, which has always been the dazzling beauty and power of this world. The majesty of it.”
"So your poems and poems are so beautiful that they are so beautiful that all the officials and officials rush to read them, but no one sees the suffering in this world."
Xiao Chen's throat trembled slightly, and he felt that he did not mention the people every word, but he used the word "people" every word.
"Master Zhang thinks that I am a lackey of power and doesn't believe that I can be a good official, so he is unwilling to follow him?" Having said this, Xiao Chen asked calmly.
"What a pity." Zhang Dongyang sighed and looked at Xiao Chen seriously, "You are a talented person and a successful official, but you can never be a good official."
"Because you can't see the people in your eyes."
Xiao Chen took a deep breath, but felt suffocated by a heavy misunderstanding.
"Master Zhang." Xiao Chen stubbornly handed over his hand. This teahouse was not hidden. He could only lower his voice with his ambition and pride. Just like the situation he was in at this time, he couldn't help himself. "I have a proposal that can make your heart melt. Be honest.”
"I think you don't want to miss a like-minded comrade, right?"
Zhang Dongyang narrowed his eyes slightly. At this moment, Xiao Chen felt a strong sense of Chicheng, which made his heart tremble slightly, "I would like to hear the details."
"Since Mr. Zhang entered with poetry, we will come out with poetry. I will recite a poem below. If Mr. Zhang can understand the ideals and ambitions in my heart, he is willing to walk side by side with me..."
"Let's go to Haiyanheqing, which is the same place in our hearts!"
"If Mr. Zhang still can't see it, I won't force him anymore. How about that?"
Xiao Chen knew very well that he was definitely not the lackey that the world thought he was, and he said confidently and firmly.
Zhang Dongyang was temporarily infected by Xiao Chen's spirit. He took a deep breath and said happily, "Okay, I will follow what the governor said. The premise is that as long as you make me convinced!"
Xiao Chen smiled confidently, and the poem came to his mind, "The high autumn wind howls in August, rolling up the triple thatch on my house..."
Zhang Dongyang's eyebrows moved, and there was a look of surprise in his eyes.
The howling autumn wind and the thatched roof of a dilapidated house, a scene of dilapidation and poverty emerges vividly on the page 1
I didn't expect that Xiao Chen would have such tragic writing that was so close to the common people!
