Zhu Biao walked out of Kunning Palace, looked at the red sky in the west, and said to himself: "Mr. Gu can't blame Gu, two thousand dollars is not enough to satisfy the father..."
The sun sets and smoke rises.
Two horses galloped on the official road, and the knight waved his whip to drive away the glow.
At dusk, the world is unclear.
Zhao Qian was sitting in Chengfa's room. He put his left hand into the sleeve of his right hand and touched the copper coins inside, thinking about how to spend them after returning home late.
It's sad to say.
Zhao Qian has been married to his wife for nine years and has two sons and one daughter. However, over the years, the family's food and drink have depended entirely on the support of the clan and his wife's weaving and sewing. As he is nearly thirty, he has accomplished nothing and has not achieved a single career.
Although high school students who took the exam in the fourth year of Hongwu could receive six buckets of rice per month, so they could save some money for their families by eating less, but this meager amount of food was not even enough to raise a child.
These four dollars are the largest income in my life.
The county magistrate gave it to me!
Zhao Qian felt a little hot in his heart. With these four dollars, he could at least straighten his back in front of his wife and children, live a decent life, and not have to live in such a tight life that he could not have enough to eat all year round.
The sound of horse hoofbeats came closer and closer. Zhao Qian put away his gratitude to Gu Zhengchen and stood up to check. He saw two horses running from the west road. The knight dismounted and strode over.
Zhang Pei rubbed his sore shoulders and asked in a deep voice: "Is this the Jurong County government office?"
"Yes, you are?"
Zhao Qian looked at the two of them and couldn't help but be secretly surprised.
Both of them are tall, strong and strong, with swords hanging on their waists. They seem to be soldiers or guards, but they are all wearing linen clothes and they don't look like they come from a wealthy family.
Zhang Pei turned around and looked at the county government gate: "Gu Zhengchen is your county magistrate, right?"
"Uh--may I ask who you two are?"
Zhao Qian was startled and asked again.
Could it be that Gu Zhengchen only paid out the money in the afternoon and there were officials arresting people in the evening?
That's not right. Officials should at least wear official uniforms.
Zhang Pei sneered: "Go and report that Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen have arrived."
Zhao Qian saw that the identity of the two people was unknown, so he quickly found Wang Benfu, the Yamen servant, to report them. He stayed outside Chengfa's house to inquire, but Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen didn't talk to them at all.
Soon, a laugh came from the gate.
"Brother Zhang, Brother Yao, haha, why are you here?"
Gu Zhengchen knew the answer and walked out of the door with a smile.
Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen stepped forward to clasp their fists and salute. Zhang Pei complained: "Why are we here? Mr. Gu doesn't know best?"
Gu Zhengchen didn't care about Zhang Pei's resentful look at all, arranged for Wang Benfu to lead the horse, and enthusiastically brought the two people into the county office: "We have been apart for many days, and I miss you very much. I wonder if Mu Tongzhi and Mrs. Mu are both safe. good?"
Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen were both Mu Ying's personal guards. When Gu Zhengchen was practicing swordplay in Mu's mansion, Wu Rong didn't bother to teach him. It was Zhang Pei who taught Gu Zhengchen more. Occasionally, Yao Zhen would also join in, and he was considered an acquaintance.
"Everything is fine. We also brought a few letters."
Zhang Pei took out three letters from his arms and handed them over respectfully.
Gu Zhengchen took it, sat down in the second hall, and then read the letter carefully.
The first letter was written by Zhou Zong, the leader of the East Palace. It must have been written by someone. Both inside and outside the words, he was threatening himself. Next time he dared to cheat him, he would look good on himself.
Whether it looks good or not is not up to Zhou Zong. Gu Zhengchen doesn't mind his threats. With Zhu Dalang's protection, it works better than anything else.
The second letter was written by Muchun, expressing his longing for her, asking for advice, and finally not forgetting the appointment for the next three years. The reason why it is three years is because the assessment cycle of the Ministry of Personnel is three years.
The third letter was written by Mu Ying, praising the physical training technique and urging Gu Zhengchen to take out the "tactical backpack" as soon as possible.
After Gu Zhengchen read it, he frowned and looked at Zhang Pei: "Why is there no letter from Dalang?"
Zhang Pei trembled and said pleadingly: "Mr. Gu, be careful what you say. The prince's letter should not arrive until tomorrow. When I arrived, I heard that Tianjie Temple sent a batch of gifts to the palace and that the prince entered the harem."
Gu Zhengchen understood that these monks were really slow in doing things, but since they had sent the money to the palace, they probably dug out the relics, so he should have sent his three thousand gu of money as well.
Why is it that Monk Zhizai of Chongming Temple has no awareness at all? Where has his spiritual practice gone...
Gu Zhengchen put away the letter and looked at Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen: "You two will work with me for the time being. After the tactical backpack is completed, you will take it back to Jinling. During this period, your true identity is not allowed to be revealed, let alone Talk about my relationship with Mu Mansion and Dong Palace."
Yao Zhen was a little confused: "Why?"
Zhang Pei stared at Gu Zhengchen.
Gu Zhengchen smiled calmly: "Your Majesty put me in Jurong to test my talents and test my ability to govern. If I use my power to suppress others, what will happen? But it is not my ability to take advantage of the power. My talent."
Yao Zhen looked at Zhang Pei who nodded repeatedly: "Do you understand?"
Zhang Pei shook his head again and again.
Yao Zhen was speechless: "Then you nod!"
Zhang Pei said bluntly: "Although I don't understand, I know that if Mr. Gu doesn't let me talk, I won't talk. Don't cause trouble to Mr. Gu."
"I……"
Yao Zhen was convinced.
Gu Zhengchen laughed and looked at the two of them: "Someone will practice sword practice with me tomorrow."
Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen had grimaces on their faces and almost said: County Lord, please spare that sword...
Jurong, Guo family.
Liang Bin and Li He looked bitter, and when they saw Guo Sheng coming, they quickly stepped forward to salute.
Guo Sheng waved his sleeves, asked the two of them to sit down, and asked in a low voice: "Is there any news?"
Li He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said quickly: "Mr. Guo, after Gu Zhixian County kicked us out, he found county student members in the afternoon and brought Luo Shao, Tao Zhen, Zhao Qian and other twelve students into the county. As government officials, the county government--there is no place for us..."
Liang Bin regretted it very much at this time.
Nowadays, even if Gu Zhengchen is transferred away from Jurong, there is no shortage of officials in Jurong County Government. It is not easy for the county magistrate, chief registrar, and dianshi to move these twelve students. There is a force behind these people.
In other words, Liang Bin felt that he and a group of people had been completely kicked out of the county government officials.
Just as Gu Zhengchen said, it will never be used again.
The flesh at the corner of Guo Sheng's mouth trembled, and his eyes narrowed: "Sheng, this Gu Zhengchen really has some tricks to convince these people!"
Liang Bin gritted his teeth and suppressed the anger in his heart: "Mr. Guo, we must let Gu Zhengchen leave Jurong as soon as possible."
"master."
The housekeeper walked in and announced: "Chen Dianshi is here."
"please."
Guo Sheng raised his hand.
Chen Zhong strode into the hall and saw Liang Bin and Li He there. He was not surprised. He walked straight down, picked up the tea bowl and brought it to his mouth. Before he could taste it, he slammed the tea bowl to the ground!
Snapped!
The tea bowl was shattered on the floor and tea was splashed everywhere.
Liang Bin and Li He were horrified and quickly stood up and retreated.
Guo Sheng watched this scene indifferently, staring at Chen Zhong: "If you want to lose your temper, go back to your Dianshi residence. This is the Guo family!"
Chen Zhong clapped his hands on the table and stood up: "Mr. Guo, Gu Zhengchen is making every move, and people in the county government are panicking. If this continues, not many people will listen to us! You keep saying that you will deal with Gu Zhengchen soon, but what about now? Gu Zhengchen is still sitting in the county government office!"
Guo Sheng picked up the tea bowl: "Chen Dianshi, can't you even keep your temper?"
Chen Zhong shouted angrily: "How can you keep me calm? Do you know that Gu Zhengchen took out silver coins to win people's hearts? Each official had four coins per month. Four coins, he offered The price is not low!”
"He is a poor man. Where did he get the money? Could it be that he secretly shared the county treasury's money?"
Guo Sheng frowned.
Chen Zhong snorted: "I don't know where the money came from, but I know that he did it like this. That guy Liu Xian has already surrendered to the county magistrate. It won't be long before people's hearts are fluctuating, and all those government officials and officials will Who can resist the temptation of becoming Gu Zhengchen!"
Liang Bin took a deep breath, four dollars a month? !
When he followed the county magistrate, Dian Shi and others, they only gave him four guan of money at most, and only two guan of money a month at the most, but now Gu Zhengchen actually promised everyone four guan of money every month?
This is no small sum of money!
Guo Sheng looked at the angry Chen Zhong and laughed out loud: "You said that boy Liu Xian also surrendered to the county magistrate? Ha, what a good opportunity for Liu Xian to stand up and send him to Jinling to find the censor. Taiwan, directly sue Gu Zhengchen for secretly dividing the county bank, win over people's hearts, and use court officials and government officials as personal staff! This time, Gu Zhengchen will definitely die!"
Chen Zhong said with some distrust: "Three days ago, you also said that as long as the news that Gu Zhengchen used the name of the emperor to distribute county silver to the people for corvee spread to Jinling, he would definitely die!"
Guo Sheng shook his head, chuckled and said: "It's different, big difference. Last time, it was revealed to the censor, and the censor may not impeach him accordingly. This time, Liu Xian was asked to go directly to the censor's platform to expose the accusation and supervise the censor. History will definitely play its part!”
"this……"
Chen Zhong thought about whether it was feasible.
Guo Sheng looked at the steward: "Give Chen Dianshi a hundred coins."
Chen Zhong frowned.
Guo Sheng said bluntly: "These hundred strings are for you to persuade Liu Xian to do things. Remember, you must ask him to go to the Jinling Yushitai to complain directly. In addition, don't let this person implicate you and me. Do you know what to do?" "
Of course Chen Zhong knew it, but he just wanted to find a middleman, thought for a while, and agreed: "If Gu Zhengchen doesn't leave Jurong this time, you should wipe your tail. Some people and some things must be left without trace. Once Leaving clues behind will make things unmanageable."
Guo Sheng stood up, walked towards Chen Zhong, and said coldly: "Don't teach me how to do things!"
Chen Zhong snorted and rolled out his sleeves.
The next day, it was still dark.
Zhang Pei taught Gu Zhengchen swordsmanship. He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Gu Zhengchen finally stopped playing with the "flying sword". However, his steps were still messy, but the sword was still beautiful.
Gu Zhengchen sheathed his sword and stood proudly.
Zhang Pei's eyes lit up: "The action of the county magistrate sheathing his sword is quite cool."
Gu Zhengchen was speechless.
The county government office is at Mao.
Zhou Mao checked several times, but there was no trace of Liu Xian in the ceremony room. He sent people to look for him, but he was no longer in the county government.
When Gu Zhengchen heard that Liu Xian had left the county government, he smiled at the worried people, walked to the lobby, and said relaxedly: "It's rare to smile in this world, and I have to go home with my head full of chrysanthemums. But I will be drunk as a reward for the festival. There is no need to climb up to hate Luohui. Today is the Double Ninth Festival. Liu Xian is leaving the county government office. He probably doesn’t plan to climb high and look far away with us..."
