Zhuang Xun was reciting the manuscript given by Si Qinmi while Si Qinmi was still writing with his pen.
Sitting upright, the beauty writing is peaceful and beautiful. Even Mai can't cover up her elegance and refinement. The strokes of the pen are moving, and the characters are flowing smoothly.
Zhuang Xun peeked and peeked again, he saw that the beauty was delicate and moist, plump and delicate, like a peach blossom supporting the wind, intoxicating and intoxicating.
"What are you looking at?" Beauty Dan's lips parted slightly, her eyes moving.
"Look, madam." Zhuang Xun blurted out.
"Looking at my concubine? Reading!" Putting the pen on the bookshelf, Si Qin Mi San's sunny face turned into ice.
"Oh..." Zhuang Xun hurriedly picked up the manuscript.
Si Qin Mi then showed a soothing smile, her beautiful eyes shining brightly like the sun were smiling, and who could understand the joy in her heart.
"Dong dong, dong dong..."
The sound of the door knocker knocking on the door panel means that a guest has arrived.
"He Jung?" Zhuang Xun thought of the scholar who spent money to go to work yesterday and stood up, preparing to open the door.
"Mr. Lang, please pay attention to your appearance." Si Qinmi also stood up and arranged Zhuang Xun's clothes.
"Yes." Zhuang Xun smoothed out his clothes and walked out at the pace of Professor Si Qinmi.
Si Qinmi bent down and packed up the manuscripts on the table, creating a relatively empty environment.
Zhuang Xun stepped out and opened the courtyard door. It was indeed He Jung. He was carrying a gift box and some manuscripts.
"Benefactor, I'm sorry for disturbing you." He bowed his head and saluted.
"We've been waiting for the scholar for a long time. Come in quickly." Zhuang Xun issued an invitation.
I just collected the other party's work fee yesterday, and now I feel that the other party is still very pleasing to the eye.
"Please have a seat. It's funny how simple the house is." Zhuang Xun invited He Jung to sit down.
"If you don't change your joy in living in a humble room, your benefactor will have thousands of mountains and valleys in his heart." He Jung was also good at complimenting others.
"It's an exaggeration. Poverty is poverty." Zhuang Xun said modestly. He didn't mind saying he was poor and didn't have the baggage of an idol.
"Benefactor, this is the draft I have prepared. Please check it." He Jung held up the manuscript with both hands.
"Tea, please." Si Qinmi brought out the tea.
"Thank you, madam! You can do it yourself." He Jung couldn't help but look at Si Qinmi, fearing that he would show a frightened look. At the same time, he admired Zhuang Xun for daring to marry an ugly wife.
"You should also take a look at the manuscript I have here and tell me how you feel." Zhuang Xun took the manuscript and took the manuscript written by Si Qinmi to exchange with He Jung and others.
"Whose manuscript is this?" He Jung's hand holding the manuscript tightened and unclenched, as if he was afraid that he would crush the manuscript with force.
"Xiucai, please tell me about these articles first." Zhuang Xun was also reading He Jung's manuscripts. Many of them had the same views as Si Qinmi's. Compared with He Jung's manuscripts, Si Qinmi's were more explanatory, and some of his views were more sophisticated. .
"The writing is brilliant and the details are appropriate. Jung is showing off his shame. I dare to ask my benefactor who made these strategies. I should ask for advice." He Jung looked shocked, but he quickly reacted.
At this time, Si Qinmi brought the washed fruits, and He Jung looked at Zhuang Xun with a curious face.
Zhuang Xun took Si Qin Mi's hand and asked her to sit next to him.
"The author of the manuscript, my wife." Zhuang Xun said these words, and seeing He Jung's pupils dilated in disbelief, he smiled lightly.
"These articles were written by the benefactor's wife?" He couldn't close his jaw, and his eyes were full of doubts.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to write such an article." Zhuang Xun took Siqin Mi's hand and showed off.
Zhuang Xun was given a blank look by Si Qin Mi. He continued to hold Si Qin Mi's jade hand, almost hugging Siqin Mi in his arms. Si Qin Mi was a little panicked, but couldn't break away. I can watch him continue to look so proud.
I don’t know that I thought it was an article written by him, but he was so proud of it.
"My benefactor's wife is so talented, I am ashamed of myself. This article has a clear context and rigorous logic. It is truly a masterpiece." He Jung's eyes turned to admiration for Si Qinmi.
"That's natural. Marry a virtuous wife. My wife is especially virtuous. She can settle down a family and govern the country." Zhuang Xunqing said sincerely as he raised Siqin Mi's jade wrist.
Although his abilities were mediocre, he knew what was good and what was bad. Everything Si Qin Mi did was for him, so naturally he was not stingy in his respect, love and affection for Si Qin Mi.
"My benefactor is wise." He Jung was stunned for a moment, and then felt a sense of admiration.
This is such an ambitious and ambitious benefactor, marrying an ugly girl for talent, as his own think tank and virtuous wife.
"There is no need to avoid talking about my wife, she is me." Zhuang Xun wanted to establish Siqin Mi's image status, and the rich woman route failed, so now he has to change his route to marry her.
After all, Zhuang Xun had just rejected someone else's money and beauty, saying that he married Si Qinmi because her family had money. That was too strange, and it seemed that Zhuang Xun was hypocritical. This kind of character cannot be established.
Now people ask Zhuang Xun why he married an ugly girl like Si Qin Mi. The reason is that she is a good wife who is not only virtuous at home, but also helpful to Zhuang Xun in his career.
Yesterday, Zhuang Xun and Si Qin Mi had discussed how to let others know that Si Qin Mi was a capable and virtuous woman. Giving the manuscript to He Jung to read today was the first step.
It's just that Si Qinmi didn't expect Zhuang Xun to directly involve her in this kind of discussion. She could only obey Zhuang Xun's decision in front of outsiders and sit next to Zhuang Xun honestly.
She couldn't say whether this sense of trust was good or bad, but seeing the way He Jung admired Zhuang Xun, Zhuang Xun must have done something right.
After thinking about it, and discussing it with another person, it is really unnecessary.
It reduces efficiency. Although hiding and hiding is helpful in shaping Zhuang Xun's image, after all, he doesn't know that those speeches were made by Zhuang Xun. Those speeches were taught by him. If others don't know, they will think that Zhuang Xun said it and think he is talented.
But as time goes by, the truth will eventually be discovered, which will destroy Zhuang Xun's image and think that he is his own mouthpiece, so there is no need for this.
Participating can prevent Zhuang Xun from saying the wrong thing, maintain Zhuang Xun's image at any time, and improve work efficiency.
After understanding this, Si Qinmi no longer resisted, and obediently let Zhuang Xun hold her hand and show affection to He Jungxiu.
Yes, it is a favor that allows women to be involved in politics at the front.
This is tantamount to giving authority to women, which is a taboo in politics. After all, authority cannot be borrowed from human hands.
However, there is still no team, and the discussion is still in the preliminary stage. Zhuang Xun is like this, and He Jung can't come up with the right position and reasons.
"I understand. Now ask the benefactor where the benefactor is." He Jung did not hesitate and took the initiative to seek refuge. Now is the time to show his ability.
"Aiming for the local government, treacherous people are wielding power, corruption is rampant at the top and bottom, and a great chaos is coming. In such a chaotic environment, Xun wants to find a place to settle down." Zhuang Xun expressed his thoughts. Of course, he discussed them with Siqin Mi.
"Where?" He Jung continued.
"Daijun." Zhuang Xun said the earliest answer, which was also the answer he and Si Qinmi had discussed to give to He Jung.
"The benefactor seems to be very confident in his ability to govern the place. After Daijun has managed it, it will indeed be a good place to fight for supremacy in troubled times." He Jung nodded, indicating that he recognized Zhuang Xun's answer.
"But where did the troubled times begin? Does the benefactor know?" He Jung began his argument.
"Sir, please speak." Zhuang Xun also wanted to hear what he had to say and how it was different from what he heard.
"The Yu State has been in good weather in recent years, and the rebellion of the peasants can be ignored. There are two situations at present. One is that the You State invades, and the coalition forces of Yu and Cheng are defeated. We don't think about it, so we can be ministers of the You State.
Second, the two countries of Yucheng and Yucheng expelled You Guo. Now that the upper body is dead, several sons are fighting for the heir, and wars are raging. The benefactor can stay in Hebei and watch the situation change. If he meets a British master, he can follow him. If there is no British master, the benefactor You can take it yourself. "He Jung analyzed.
"Hebei Province? You are thinking further. We just think that if we manage Dai County well, we can survive in troubled times. It is just to avoid disasters. We can present the city when these princes are almost done." Zhuang Xun nodded. It is said that Zhuang Xun and Si Qinmi have simulated this road many times.
It's just that I can't completely trust He Jung. What if he is sent by a big shot from the Yu Kingdom? So on the surface, I still have to show that my ambitions are not too big, my preferences are conservative, and I am loyal to the royal family.
Although he seemed to have low ambitions, thinking of this and squeezing Siqin Mi's beautiful wrist, he really married a hero and returned home.
Si Qinmi thought Zhuang Xun was taking credit for her, so she tolerated Zhuang Xun's momentary arrogance and in turn scratched Zhuang Xun's palms to make him calm down.
First run Dai County, and then take advantage of the peasant uprising and separatize Hebei Road. When the other wars are almost done, or when the war becomes fierce, go out to pick peaches.
"Miuzan, I wonder which prince my benefactor is most optimistic about." Since Zhuang Xun said that he just wanted to protect himself in troubled times, He Jung didn't say much and asked about the recent battle for the heir apparent.
"There is currently no candidate to support, and Xun doesn't know much about these princes. Can Xiucai clarify Xun's doubts?" Zhuang Xun really doesn't know much about the heir apparent.
"Perhaps he was aware of the end of the dynasty. In the early years, the emperor assigned several princes to various provinces and counties to build mansions. The princes in more prosperous places include King Donghua of Donghua Road, King Henan of Henan Road, and Yanghua County. King Yanghua.
There was originally a Xihe King of Xihe County, but unfortunately Siqin Shengjing rebelled and Xihe County was destroyed. He had no choice but to flee to Yindu. Now he no longer has the strength to fight against other princes. "He Jung said roughly.
"Where is King Anping of Anping Road?" Si Qinmi asked naturally, as if he had doubts.
"I've seen that prince, he's a loser, and he thinks he's talented. It's really thanks to him being born into the royal family, and his mother is a local rich family, otherwise how could he be assigned to a place like Anping Road? It's really turbulent, and it's hard to maintain it. ." He Jung had great opinions on this King Anping.
"Who do you think the scholar should choose to support?" Si Qinmi threw the question back to He Jung.
Just as He Jungang was about to say something, he looked at Si Qinmi, who had a slight smile and a ferocious face, and then looked at Zhuang Xun, who was holding her hand.
"Jun believes that whoever the benefactor decides to follow will be followed." He Jung immediately stated his position.
"But I haven't decided who to go with yet. Besides, it's hard to say whether I can be appointed to Dai County. What good ideas does the scholar have?" Zhuang Xun said tentatively.
If this He Jung was sent by the prince, as he had already made it so clear, he should have made some conditions.
"Master Xiao, the Minister of Civil Affairs, should be able to solve the benefactor's problem." He Jung changed the subject and turned to the courtiers.
"That's from the faction of Mr. Zhang, the Right Prime Minister. He needs a lot of money." Zhuang Xun actually doesn't care about factions and politics, but he often goes to drink tea in the nearby teahouse. It's common for ordinary people to criticize officials, so he just It’s roughly clear that those are the corrupt officials people talk about.
Right Prime Minister Zhang Guozhong is a typical treacherous person, and all the corrupt officials in the faction are extortionate and extortionate.
"Don't worry, my benefactor. Jung has a way. As long as the benefactor agrees, he can get the position of acting prefect without spending any money." He Jung looked at Zhuang Xun uneasily, a little worried that he would not agree.
"Then I have to thank the scholar, but the Wanshou Banquet must pass the emperor's assessment, right?" Zhuang Xun doesn't mind using the help of corrupt officials. He had already talked with the King of Wheels last time. As long as he takes office and benefits the people of Daijun, the superior The means were not important, and Si Qinmi pinched him to express his agreement, so he agreed.
"If this is the case, even if the benefactor is not approved, he can be arranged to serve in a small county, but he will not be able to control the military power. Troubled times are about to begin. Without military power, is it not at the mercy of others?" He Jung breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid of Zhuang Xun. Say something about not coexisting with traitors and sycophants.
Zhuang Xun was thoughtful, no wonder Si Qinmi wanted him to become the prefect directly because he had military power.
"It seems that I really have to work hard to please the Holy One at the birthday banquet."
"With the benefactor's wife's talent and knowledge, it will not be difficult for the benefactor to pass His Majesty's examination. The only difficulty is that he will ask questions about the benefactor's successor. The benefactor has his own conclusion in his heart, so I will not comment." He Jung gestured. Set very low.
"I also want to thank the scholar for his help, but since the scholar has connections, why would he go to Xun? Xun also knows the talent of the scholar, and it will not be a problem for him to be a prefect." Zhuang Xun always felt that He Jung seemed to know that he had imperial blood, so Contribute money and effort.
"After all, it's different. The benefactor's status as Xiaolian in Yindu Palace has already entered a high-ranking family, but Jung is still from a poor family. If a poor family wants to be recruited as a prefect, even if it is a bad place like Daijun, it will cost one hundred thousand taels of silver to clear it. , in a sense, Prime Minister Zhang is still good news for poor families. After all, he can reach the prefecture in one step. In the past, the end of the poor family was the prefecture." He Jung said with a bitter expression.
"Jun's so-called connections are nothing more than errands. If the benefactor is not favored by the Holy Family, Prime Minister Zhang will not win over him like this. Therefore, please pay attention to the Longevity Banquet." He Jung said, since Zhuang Xun has agreed to stand. Since Prime Minister Zhang's faction has become a faction, he will no longer hide it.
"Thank you, scholar, for reminding me. I will take it seriously." Zhuang Xun looked at his expression of pain and laughter, and remembered the only sentence he remembered about the difficulty of traveling.
"There will be times when the wind breaks through the waves, and the clouds and sails will sail across the sea. In troubled times, isn't it the time when talents appear? Scholars don't have to look down on themselves. Seeing a dragon in the field will benefit you. If you have found your noble person, the scholar is willing to serve you. Xun is also willing to give talents a chance to show their talents, and we will make a difference if we work together." Zhuang Xun encouraged.
"Thank you, my benefactor, for your support. I am willing to do my best." As if he was moved by Zhuang Xun's words, He Jung bowed his hands.
"Hurry up, Xiucai. It's Xun who needs to thank Xiucai for putting the needle in the work. Otherwise, Xun wouldn't know how to find a way to get there, and he would be trapped in Yindu and not know what to do." Zhuang Xun quickly helped He Jung up and said, praising his contribution.
"Thank you for your benefactor's appreciation. Jung Ding will try his best to fight for his benefactor and go to other rich counties." He Jung was aroused by Zhuang Xun.
"If there are real difficulties, there is no need to do this. The prefect of the county has already satisfied the inquiry." Zhuang Xun warned.
After chatting for a few more words, He Jung left.
After He Jung left, Si Qin Mi put away the tea and looked at Zhuang Xun strangely: "Is this the ability of having the imperial bloodline?"
