Because he agreed to Lu Yuan, Sun Siwen went out to visit the county magistrate that afternoon.
The official residences of all officials in Changning County are built together. Like Xueyu's official residence, they are both in Changningfang.
So if Sun Siwen wanted to go to the county magistrate's house, he only had to go out and walk a few hundred meters to get there.
Today is the holiday. If there is nothing else, most officials will stay at home and rest.
After all, under the Dai Viet official system, officials can take two days off each month, three days each time, divided into the middle and the end of the month.
In other words, an official can only have three days of rest after working for twelve consecutive days.
Although the work of officials is generally not too tiring, especially in remote small counties like Changning County, where there are fewer affairs, the work of officials is actually very relaxed.
But no matter how easy the job is, if you work for twelve consecutive days, just punching in and clocking in every day will make you tired.
So if there is nothing important, everyone will choose to spend time with their families at home after resting, and they will be too lazy to wander around outside!
Of course, the above is except for going to a brothel.
After all, literati are romantic.
Even if he is an official and a scholar, how can he be less romantic?
The county magistrate of Changning County has a surname of Kong and a given name of Yuzhu. As his name suggests, he is as warm as jade and green bamboo, an upright gentleman. And he also likes to seek immortality, so naturally he is not very interested in those red and pink skulls.
Therefore, after taking a bath today, he stayed at home and hid in his study to study Taoist scriptures. He didn't even pay much attention to his wife's resentful eyes.
The Prime Minister of Kong County often boasted that he had only half a day to enjoy a cup of tea and read half a book, which was enough for him.
This shows his character.
Kong Yuzhu was a little surprised by Sun Siwen's visit.
As the nominal second-in-command in the county, the county magistrate seems to have an honorable position, ranking seventh rank, only under the seventh-rank county magistrate.
But the relationship between the first-in-command and the second-in-command has always been complicated.
In the Dai Viet officialdom, it has always been the default that in a county, the county magistrate is in charge of all government affairs, while the county magistrate only has a name and basically does not do much.
By analogy, it is equivalent to the relationship between the emperor and the prince.
Before the county magistrate left, the county magistrate was just a decoration and had no rights at all.
It is precisely because of this that the magistrate of Changning County is obsessed with Taoism every day and often goes to Taoist temples.
Apart from the fact that he really has his heart set on the Tao, it may also be because he has nothing to do and is too idle.
In the living room, after serving tea, Kong Yuzhu looked at Sun Siwen sitting opposite him and asked directly: "Sun Xueyu came to see me today, but what's the private matter?"
As the second-in-command in the county, he was sober and knew that he was just a decoration, so he accepted the reality and did not fight for power with the county magistrate.
same.
As a subordinate of the county magistrate, Sun Siwen came to see him as the idle second-in-command. It was definitely not for official business, but probably for private matters.
Sure enough, after he asked this question, Sun Siwen smiled and said: "I really have something to ask for when I come here this time. When I got together with the Lord before, I heard the Lord mention that he likes to study the Taoist scriptures on weekdays.
By chance, a good friend came to my home. Although he is a martial artist, he also likes to study Taoist scriptures every day.
However, in recent days, my good friend told me that he was reading the Bible alone and had a lot of confusion in his heart, but he was too stupid to understand it.
So he turned to me and asked me to help him find a good teacher who could resolve the confusion in his heart.
So I thought about it and recalled that your Excellency once said that there is a Taoist named Qiyun in Qingyun Temple. He has superb Taoism and is a true practitioner. Isn't he the best candidate?
However, that friend and I had no friendship with Taoist Qi Yun, so we were afraid of being turned away.
Therefore, I wanted to come to ask for help from your Majesty and ask for your recommendation. "
After saying that, Sun Siwen stood up and bowed deeply to Kong Yuzhu.
"Master Sun, there is no need to be polite."
Kong Yuzhu stood up quickly, helped Sun Siwen up, and then said with a smile: "What did I think it was? It turns out it was just an introduction. Don't worry, this matter is taken care of by me.
It just so happens that I want to go to Qingyun Temple tomorrow. If Mr. Sun and your friends are free, you can go with me. "
Sun Siwen said happily: "I'm free, so thank you Master Kong."
"Hey, thank you for what?"
Kong Yuzhu waved his hand, and then said curiously: "Master Sun has a good friend here. I have heard about it these days. But I didn't expect that he is actually a martial arts practitioner, and he also likes to study Taoism. This is quite surprising. People are a little surprised.”
Because of their different status and positions, Kong Yuzhu had a deep understanding of Jianghu warriors and did not have the prejudice of ordinary scholars.
He knew that the status of this group of people who had mastered terrifying force in the world was no worse than that of scholars like himself.
Even because of the combination of martial arts, those warriors in the martial arts world behaved more casually. Compared with officials whose power depends on their official positions, they feel much more comfortable.
A powerful warrior is no worse than an official.
This good friend of Master Sun, since he can associate with this scholar, must be such a powerful warrior.
Therefore, Kong Yuzhu did not discriminate against Lu Yuan, who he had not yet met, but instead valued him a little more.
As an official, it is not a bad thing to have a few powerful warriors as friends. On the contrary, it has many conveniences, which is a great thing.
'This Master Sun is also a blessed man. Kong Yuzhu glanced at Sun Siwen, and his impression of him changed a bit.
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After getting a clear reply from Kong Yuzhu, Sun Siwen chatted with the county magistrate for a while, then stood up and left.
When he returned home, he told Lu Yuan the good news. The latter was naturally very happy and said happily: "I really have to thank Brother Sun for this. Otherwise, it would be impossible for me to persuade the county magistrate to recommend him."
Sun Siwen recalled the topic of his last chat with the county magistrate. Master Kong was obviously very interested in his good friend in his words.
He even gave himself a little credit, saying that having a martial artist friend would actually be of great benefit to his career.
The other party obviously attaches great importance to Lu Yuan.
'It seems that I still know too little about those martial arts warriors. '
Sun Siwen sighed in his heart, shook his head and said: "It's nothing. In fact, the county magistrate also values you very much and is very interested in you. Brother Lu must prepare well tomorrow. If you can make friends with this Master Kong, he will be very interested in you." There will be many benefits in the future.”
Although Kong Yuzhu is now the second-in-command, his position as county magistrate is only temporary. After completing his three-year term, he will definitely be promoted.
When he is released, he will be the county magistrate.
Being able to establish a good relationship with an outside county magistrate is naturally a good thing for anyone.
