Since ancient times, beauties love talented men, not to mention a handsome man like Lu Ling who comes from a wealthy family, has a face as good as jade, and is extremely talented. Wherever he goes, all the young women unconsciously blush.
However, Lu Ling ignored this scene indifferently, as if he had long been accustomed to it.
Following the imperial edict of the current emperor Liu Yan, he spent nearly four months traveling through the six counties and nineteen counties along the route of the Hong Canal. Afterwards, we crossed over the Lingyuan Mountains and arrived at the last place of the trip, Zhangwu County, Zhangwu County.
Here, there are two things he wants to do and two people he wants to find.
After five hundred light cavalry passed through the main street, they went straight to the county governor's mansion. Fan Tingnan led the civil and military officials to wait in front of the mansion. The county soldiers lined up and straightened their backs, showing the orderly appearance of Zhangwu County soldiers.
When Lu Lingyi rode to the main gate of the governor's mansion, Captain Hu shouted "Stop" behind him. Suddenly, the people were silent and the horses did not pant. The five hundred riders were like one person, giving orders and prohibitions. They stopped for an instant. It was very quiet. Hu The cavalry soldiers exuded a murderous aura, and they immediately suppressed the soldiers of Zhangwu County who had not been experienced on the battlefield for a long time.
Lu Ling hurriedly dismounted, stepped forward, raised his hands in salute, and said respectfully, "Chief Fan, Lu Ling is justified!"
"Lu Zhonglang, I have admired you for a long time!"
After Fan Tingnan returned the greeting, he used his hands to help Lu Ling slowly stand up.
When they met for the first time, the two of them were polite and no one crossed the line.
"I have long heard that Mr. Fan plans things rather than people, and believes in the law but not power. He cultivates his character with virtue, establishes authority with the law, and convinces the public with his emotions, so that the people's morality will be strong and the weather will be smooth. He is really a model for our descendants to follow." Lu Shisan The first ax in the axe was "mutual praise when we first met", and was masterfully used by Lu Ling.
Anyone would love to hear this kind of flattery.
Compared with compliments, Fan Tingnan was not at a disadvantage. He immediately flattered and replied, "Hahaha, Lu Zhonglang is joking! Not everyone is worthy of Han Li's comments like 'a rare genius with the best articles in the world'. It is already very difficult for Fan to guard this three-acre land, and Lu Zhonglang will be a capable official to guard the country for His Majesty in the future. Compared with Lu Zhonglang, isn't Fan just asking for his own boredom, like a horse competing with a horse, or a jackdaw matching a phoenix? ?Hahaha."
The two of them flattered each other and walked side by side into the main hall of the county governor's mansion. The energetic Lu Ling was followed by Captain Hu Qi and one of Hu Qi's attendants. Fan Tingnan, who was full of knowledge, was followed by the recorder. There are three county officials with a salary of more than 800 shi, including Shishi, Shaofu Shi, and Shaofu Shi.
A few people sat in hierarchies, exchanged a few words of greetings, and drank a cup of tea. Fan Tingnan stepped into the topic and said warmly, "Lu Zhonglang, I have received the secret message. The emperor has ordered, and I should do my best to do it. However, I have a problem. The matter is unknown, and although it has nothing to do with us, I wonder if Lu Zhonglang is willing to answer our questions and clear up our doubts!"
Fan Tingnan was well versed in the ways of officialdom. When receiving officials assigned by his superiors to carry out special tasks, his words were always gentle but strong. He was neither humble nor overbearing towards Lu Ling, the imperial favorite.
Compared to Fan Tingnan, Lu Ling's attitude was much more sincere. He took a sip of tea and said grandly, "Master Fan, you are so humble! If you are confused, just tell me. I will tell you everything I know."
"Ha, that little official is so bold! Lu Zhonglang, according to common sense, in August every year, Taichang Temple sends its aides and officials to select good-looking girls from Kyushu who are good-looking and in line with the Dharma. The state shepherds will uniformly carry them back to the harem for inspection. Holy face. This has always been the case since Emperor Xiaoren and Liu Chan, and has never exceeded the etiquette. Why is this time so special?"
Fan Tingnan's question was in line with etiquette, but also full of profound meaning. In fact, what he wanted to ask was not about the selection of people, but the person chosen.
Lu Ling was born in a family of ups and downs in the officialdom. He has been surrounded by his father's side since he was a child. He has been listening to the current emperor Liu Yan for more than six years. He knows the ins and outs of the officialdom very well. In addition to his talent and intelligence, Fan Tingnan's He had already heard the hidden meaning clearly.
While thinking about the answer, Lu Ling tapped the teacup a few times with his hand out of habit, showing off his conscientious attitude.
After thinking about it for a while, Lu Linglang smiled and said, "Hahaha, Commander Fan is worrying too much, isn't it? State affairs must of course be decided by law, but the matter of choosing a daughter is actually a matter of your Majesty's family. Your Majesty has long heard that Gongsun Zhangwu has an eldest daughter. His Majesty has been admiring her for a long time. She is of orchid-like quality, mature and steady, with soft jade and soft flowers, and bright eyes that are good at gazing. Your Majesty has been admiring her for a long time. Something like this happened many years ago, and your Majesty only has one son, Liu Huai, in your lap. He really hopes to enjoy the growth of his children as soon as possible. The family happiness of the group. What's more, gentle ladies and gentlemen are so jealous. This matter does not follow the etiquette and law, and it is excusable after all!"
Lu Ling made a haha, first shifting the matter to family matters and love affairs, and then turned to Fan Tingnan's army, "Haha! Mr. Fan, if you have a favorite woman who is about to be summoned, you will definitely not want to wait for it. Qiu Judong, will you come and thank me?"
The two of them knew what Lu Ling said about "such a thing". In the name of Qing Junzi, the family led an army to cause chaos in the capital, forcing the second prince and his biological mother Zhang Diewu to commit suicide in hatred. From then on Emperor Liu Yan may have been obsessed with carrying on the family line. Although he had several daughters, he never gave birth to a son. This made Empress Dowager Guo Ke very distressed. She went everywhere to find beautiful women for Liu Yan and fill them into the harem. But the emperor Liu Yan could not lay an egg out of ten nests, there was just no response.
It’s really sad!
Back to the main story, Fan Tingnan was not a relative of the royal family, and the draft in August was only a customary rule of the clan. Throughout the ages, foreign ministers who interfered too much in the emperor's family affairs almost always ended up dead without any body parts. Moreover, In the secret letter, Gongsun Ling was summoned to the palace as the young envoy. From the perspective of etiquette, it was not out of the ordinary.
Lu Ling's words immediately silenced the Fanda County Sheriff.
"Oh, I'm really ashamed. I actually forgot the word 'food and sex'. This official is so confused, so confused!"
Hearing Lu Ling's big hat, Fan Tingnan stopped worrying about the matter, and then began to change the subject. He stepped forward to pat Lu Ling's arm and said with a smile, "Bozhou is bitter and cold. It is not as good as Liuzhou, which has hundreds of sceneries and Muzhou." The grasslands of the state are vast and the mountains and rivers of Yizhou are excellent, but the people of Bozhou are simple, loyal and honest. It doesn’t matter which house you go to as a guest. The meat is served in the pot and on the helmet, and the wine is served in the bowl. Drink by the basin, Lu Zhonglang finally came to my north and stayed a little longer. Fan must take Lu Zhonglang to take a good look at the 'simple folk customs' on the dining tables of the Zhangwu people!"
Fan Tingnan quietly brushed over some heavy topics in one stroke.
After saying this, everyone in the room burst into laughter. Colonel Hu Qi, who came with Lu Ling, seemed a little excited. Since leaving Chang'an in the east, it has been a bumpy journey, and he has not touched a drop of wine. The brothers are all talking. When I heard this, my heart was filled with joy.
Lu Ling had known about the great plague in Zhangwu the day before yesterday, but now he avoided talking about it and said with a complimentary smile, "Hahaha! Everyone takes eating for granted, but eating is related to the support of the people, the rise and fall of the country, and whether the people are well fed. , naturally it is very good, it seems that under the governance of Governor Fan, the people of Zhangwu have a good appetite!"
Fan Tingnan hurriedly waved his hands and said modestly, "There is no such thing. The bitter cold in northern Xinjiang cannot compare with the delicacies from the mountains and seas of Gyeonggi, but eating large pieces of meat and drinking from large bowls has a unique flavor. I will take Lu Zhonglang to experience it in the next few days." "
Lu Ling stood up, cupped his hands, raised his head and smiled at Fan Tingnan, "Chief Fan, how about we choose a day to catch up with the sun? How about tonight? The junior is also very greedy and wants to eat a big piece of meat right away. Let’s drink from a bowl; secondly, your majesty’s secret message will be resolved quickly. I want to stay all night today and leave at noon the next day. What do you think?”
"Okay! I have wine today and will get drunk tonight. Lu Zhonglang is loyal to the Han Dynasty and loyal to Your Majesty. It is really a blessing to the country and Your Majesty! Please also invite Lu Zhonglang and the two adults to go to the side hall and take a rest. The Banquet Hall of the Governor's Mansion at Maoshi , Tingnan, together with his officials and distinguished officials, is waiting for you all!
"Fan Tingnan is a person who is loyal but not pedantic, respectful but not humble. When he saw that Lu Ling declined his friendship to stay for a few days, he did not take it back. After being polite, he sent someone to arrange for a few people to rest.
After a few people left, Fan Tingnan stood on the steps of the main hall, overlooking the gate of the county government. The crowd was bustling, shouting and shouting, silently and calmly!
Recorder Shi Qiyue, as Fan Tingnan's right-hand man and confidant, started chatting after Lu Ling and other 'outsiders' left, "Sir, this subordinate is stupid. What is the purpose of your Majesty's move?"
Shi Jiqiu, the chief minister, and Li Huaiwen, the Shaofu Shi, also gathered around and looked at Fan Tingnan with three pairs of eyes.
Fan Tingnan also laughed and said with a smile, "Hahaha! Throughout the ages, there have been thousands of heroes, but they only love Ghost Valley and the clean stream."
Several people looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what Fan Tingnan meant.
Fan Tingnan slowly explained, "Don't be overly concerned. This is His Majesty's balancing act. Personally speaking, my Fan family has gradually grown in recent years and has become the most prominent family in Zhangwu. Such a big fish bone , being entrenched in the most important place in the Northeast, no one can rest assured. As far as Mr. Yu is concerned, although this plague has caused heavy losses, it has also greatly increased Fan's reputation, and the court cannot ignore it. "
Chronicler Shi Qi immediately answered, "So, Your Majesty wants to use this method to enhance the reputation of the Gongsun family and balance the situation in Zhangwu County?"
The rest of the people felt suddenly enlightened.
Fan Tingnan lowered his head and said softly, "After the Gyeonggi Rebellion more than ten years ago, His Majesty has been determined to suppress the powerful nobles of the world. In recent years, there have been even more attempts to suppress the powerful nobles of the world. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to remind Fan not to forget you. Lord, minister, it’s not surprising at all. Haha, that’s fine, I’m relieved, and so is your majesty. Everyone, listen to Fan Mou’s words, although your majesty likes power and strategy, he is also a wise ruler, otherwise he would not just do such a move , Just do your work honestly and impartially, and don’t have any thoughts of self-reliance, and you will naturally have a bright future!"
After saying that, Fan Tingnan laughed, walked into the side room, and began to immerse himself in official business. The three of them also dispersed and started working on paperwork.
The snow on the house gradually melts away, dripping!
The branches on the tree are sprouting and thriving!
The past will one day become the past, and the future will one day become the past. Only green water and green mountains will last forever in heaven and earth, and will never end in the universe.
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The banquet hall of the Zhangwu County Sheriff's Mansion is the facade of the County Sheriff's Mansion. The walls are painted white, the pillars are painted red, and the ground is covered with red soil. Earth dragons cover the earth, braziers are placed at the four corners, and a red carpet is laid from the entrance to the main seat. On the left and right walls are "Su Wu's Shepherding Map" and "Wei Qinglue's Map" painted on each side. Four lanterns with nine branches are inlaid on the side of the wall. There are more than ten tables on each side of the red carpet, with white jade rhinoceros bottles, sapphire plates, and purple bamboo chopsticks on the top table, and wool on the bottom table. It is simple yet luxurious. It is the only feature of the entire dilapidated county governor's mansion!
To today's dinner, Fan Tingnan invited all the prominent figures of Zhangwu. Needless to say, Lu Ling and Fan Tingnan, Hu Qixiaowei, Hu Qishizhong, Jishi Fushi, Zoushi Fushi, Shaofu Shi, Menxiayi Cao and two county guards attended the dinner. Gongsun Qiaomu, his eldest grandson Gongsun Ba, Dongfang Chunsheng's grandson, Mohist great son Han Li, and Shi Chen were invited. At Lu Ling's suggestion, the former Taichang Cheng of Taichang Temple Xia Qing and Liu Quansheng's son Liu Yi are also on the list. In addition, there are three wealthy people from Zhangwu and one rural celebrity. After counting, there were actually twenty-two people.
In order to worry about the image, the preparation of this dinner was very different from the big bowl of wine and big helmet of meat that Fan Tingnan said. In order to cater to everyone's tastes, the selected dishes are mainly suitable for both north and south, the selected meats are mainly pork and chicken, and the selected wines are mainly sake and rice wine. It can be said that they are carefully considered.
"Book of Rites" says: When it comes to eating rituals, the left side and the right side of the body are mixed, the food is on the left side of the person, and the soup is on the right side of the person. The zhi is on the outside, the sauce is on the inside, the green onion is at the end, and the wine pulp is on the right. Those who build it with breasts are left and right.
The general meaning is: Whenever a light meal is displayed, bone-in dishes are placed on the left, and boneless meat cut with a knife is placed on the right. The dry dishes are placed on the left hand side of the person, and the soup is placed on the right hand side. Put the barbecue and other things far away, and put the vinegar and sauce close by. Steamed onions and other condiments are placed next to it, and the wine and soup are placed in the same direction.
Before the dinner, the wine and meat had been prepared according to the order before anyone arrived. Fan Tingnan stood respectfully at the door alone and invited everyone into the banquet hall one by one. When Dongfang Chunsheng and Gongsun Qiaomu arrived, they even held the junior ceremony. It was very considerate to help him inside.
When Mao hour comes, the ceremony officer fills the wine and starts the banquet.
Fan Tingnan introduced the people invited tonight to Lu Ling one by one, and Lu Ling returned the favor one by one. When he introduced Xiao Liu Yi, who was kneeling at the end, a light suddenly flashed in Lu Ling's eyes, and then quickly disappeared.
He noticed an unusual temperament from this young man.
This kind of temperament is called ruling the world!
