The next day, Jiangzhou Prefecture.
Escorted by Peng Shuang on horseback, Cai Qin has arrived outside the mansion.
The carriage stopped. As soon as he and his daughter got off, Xiao Yuan hurried out to greet them. Before they arrived, he laughed heartily:
"I have heard about Mr. Cai's reputation for a long time, and today I finally get to meet him..."
A small county magistrate, but the king personally welcomed him, which shows Xiao Yuan's thirst for talents.
And he calls himself the King. Even a fool would know that he is the King of Qin.
No matter what, Cai Qin couldn't help being flattered. He quickly raised his hand and bowed deeply: "I am only a small official in a county. How can I dare to trouble Qin Jun? I am really scared."
"You should treat wise people with courtesy." Xiao Yuan laughed, and after glancing at the scene, he said, "Is this the daughter of your daughter?"
Cai Qin glanced at his daughter: "Yes."
Xiao Yuan nodded and said to Peng Shuang: "Let Miss Cai settle down first."
"No." Peng Shuang clasped his fists and said politely: "Miss Cai, please."
"This, daddy." The woman naturally looked at Cai Qin with worry on her face.
The latter reassured her, and she turned around and followed Peng Shuang.
Then, Xiao Yuan stretched out his hand slightly: "Please, Mr. Cai, I still have many things that I don't understand about Jiangzhou. I want to ask Mr. Cai for advice."
"How dare I? Your Highness please." At this point, Cai Qin could only take one step at a time.
When they came to the hall, the guests and hosts were seated, and the sergeant served tea. Cai Qin said he was sitting, but in fact, his butt was touching the edge. How could he not feel nervous.
Seeing that he was sitting on pins and needles, Xiao Yuan did not intend to beat around the bush and said directly: "Master Cai knows the situation in Jiangzhou better than I do. Now, if I want to govern Jiangzhou, talents like Master Cai are indispensable. Therefore, I decided to send Mr. Cai to Jiangzhou." Temporarily transferred to Jiangzhou Prefecture and appointed as the governor of Jiangzhou."
Hearing this, Cai Qin was not excited at all. Instead, he hurriedly said: "I have little talent and little virtue. How dare I accept such an important task? I hope His Highness will take back my life."
"So, are you unwilling?" Xiao Yuan looked slightly cold.
"I am Wu Chen. I was appointed as the magistrate of Pingjiang County. I have not fulfilled the duties of the people's livelihood. I am already suspected of being disloyal. How dare I seek another position?" Cai Qin said.
This is another relatively pedantic scholar.
Xiao Yuan took a deep breath, picked up a letter and said: "This was sent last night. This letter is what you left for me, Qin Jun, asking not to harm the people and to sort out the county files and official documents. This shows that you also care about the local people’s livelihood and hope that Jiangzhou can be governed better, doesn’t it?”
"This, this..." Cai Qin didn't know how to answer.
Xiao Yuan looked at the situation and said softly and hard: "Jiangzhou needs good officials so that the people here can restore their former vitality and live and work in peace and contentment. Isn't this the belief you have followed throughout your life?"
"And if you don't respond, I will kill you!"
ah! ? As soon as he finished saying this, Cai Qin's expression changed drastically and he immediately knelt on the ground.
the other side.
In the house, after the woman was properly placed, Peng Shuang left out of politeness.
But the woman hurriedly shouted: "General, stay."
"Miss Cai." Peng Shuang stood still. Of course he didn't want to leave in his heart, but he was alone and alone in the same room. He was embarrassed.
The woman was thinking about her father, so she naturally ignored the question and said anxiously: "Daddy's safety is unknown. I beg the general, please help me."
"Don't worry, Miss. Mr. Cai is a good official, and my king has always been courteous to virtuous corporals, and he greeted him with courtesy today. Nothing will happen to him," Peng Shuang consoled him.
"But..." How can the woman rest assured? Her two little hands clenched together nervously, "Dad, he is somewhat stubborn. If he accidentally contradicts King Qin, what should he do..."
She was so distraught that she looked at Peng Shuang with tear-filled eyes, and begged again: "General, little lady, please..."
While speaking, you should also kneel down and salute.
Seeing this, Peng Shuang quickly grabbed her and said, "What is Miss Cai doing? I, I'll just go and take a look."
"Thank you, General, thank you, General..."
After a while, Peng Shuang walked quickly to the hall. Along the way, he was secretly organizing his words. After entering, he didn't even see the situation clearly. He just knelt on the ground, cupped his fists and said:
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to spare Master Cai."
Xiao Yuan was stunned. Cai Qin was no longer here. The previous conversation ended well in the end.
Peng Shuang continued: "Mr. Cai has been honest throughout his life and has a clean heart. He is a rare good official who cares about the people. Your Majesty has always been wise. Our country also needs such officials..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan burst into laughter, put down the bamboo slips and said: "Who said that this king is going to kill Cai Qin?"
"Ah?" Peng Shuang was stunned.
"He is now the Lord of Jiangzhou, and an official of my court." Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "You are so impatient that you have confused me. Could it be that you have some connection with the Cai family?"
When Peng Shuang heard this, he suddenly panicked, his old face turned red, and he quickly denied it: "No, no, no, no."
Seeing his embarrassment, Xiao Yuan's heart moved and he narrowed his eyes slightly. After looking at him, he became happy again and waved his hand: "Okay, you can go down."
"Yes, I will retire at the end." Peng Shuang saluted quickly.
After leaving here, he went to Miss Cai's house again, preparing to sue her.
However, Cai Qin had returned by this time and explained the situation to his daughter.
Miss Cai's family would naturally think that Peng Shuang's pleading was a big help. After seeing him, she also expressed surprise. She put her hands on her waist and gave him a polite gift: "Thank you, General, for your great kindness. I will always remember this little girl in my heart.”
"No, no, no." Peng Shuang waved his hands hurriedly and said seriously: "My king already values Mr. Cai, but I didn't have any effect. Miss, I'm exaggerating."
Miss Cai pursed her lips, feeling even more convinced that he was upright.
She was knowledgeable and sensible, which moved Peng Shuang's heart.
He seemed to be emboldened, "I'm sorry for being so abrupt, but I dare to ask the girl her name."
"Cai Nianrong."
She replied, and at the same time secretly glanced at Peng Shuang, then lowered her eyes slightly, and her pretty face turned slightly red.
When a person likes another person, the other person can definitely feel their heart-pounding feelings.
Next, Cai Qin took office and assisted in Jiangzhou affairs. He and Cai Nianrong also temporarily lived in Jiangzhou Mansion.
On this day, in the study, Jia You was asking to see Xiao Yuan and said seriously:
"Your Majesty, since Cai Qin took office, he has handled government affairs with ease and without any mistakes, but General Peng Shuang, on the other hand, runs to Miss Cai every day when he has free time. I think this is a good thing. …”
Xiao Yuan closed the bamboo slip in his hand and said with a smile: "What Mr. Jia means is that General Peng's marriage has come. If he marries Miss Cai, Cai Qin will be able to concentrate on everything and everyone will be happy, right?"
"I am Wang Yingming." Jia You bowed his hands and saluted.
