A simple and humble house.
A hanging dim lantern.
A table of very good dishes and a jug of the best wine.
Hua Manting and Su Yian chatted over wine under the light.
Su Yian was very dissatisfied with Wang Zheng Jinzhong's proposal of marriage to the Su Mansion.
Because in his heart, although Jiangnan Su family has declined now, it is still a scholarly family.
The foundation is still there.
Due to the embarrassing situation faced by the Su family, her daughter Su Meng was forced by the old man of the Su family to practice martial arts with the Mushan sword. This was originally a last resort.
What he thought was that when his daughter came back with hair extensions, the husband she was promised would be a talented scholar.
He doesn't like the Murong family because it is a martial arts family.
As a scholar, I usually look down upon warriors.
He only has brute strength and only knows how to fight and kill, which is far from what Su Yian expected to be passed down through writing——
"If my uncle is a martial artist, think about it, if my husband drinks with this uncle..."
"I'm talking about poems and articles, he's talking about grievances and grievances in the world, I'm talking about ordinary confrontation, he's talking about swords and swords... Isn't this a chicken-and-duck relationship?"
"Besides, my daughter Su Meng is also a talented woman at heart. Although she has practiced a little kung fu now, her essence will not change. How could she fall in love with a young man who is messing around with his head?"
Su Yian poured a bowl of wine for Hua Manting, shook his head and sighed, and said bitterly:
"Then Wang Zhengjinzhong, relying on his status as the Imperial City Secretary, relying on the fact that he is the regent's confidant, forced himself to propose marriage... Isn't this bullying others?!"
"For the sake of my little daughter's future, I can never agree to this marriage!"
"So, I asked Yu He to go back and refuse the marriage... When I was an official in Kyoto, Wang Zheng Jinzhong was still a little-known spy in the Imperial City Department. I still didn't believe he dared to force himself to come. !”
Hua Manting laughed immediately after hearing this.
"I'm talking about you...how long have you and Su Meng not seen each other?"
"This...has been around eight years."
"Eight years. Su Meng was only about seven years old at that time. Eight years is enough for a person to undergo huge changes, not to mention that she has turned from a little girl into a big girl."
"Seven years old is an ignorant age. Your understanding of her is still at that time."
"Now she is fifteen or sixteen years old, sensible, sensible, and aware of her own choices... Since she is in Mushan Dao, of course she knows and is very familiar with Wang Zheng Jinzhong's son Wang Zheng Haoxuan."
"She knows Wang Zhenghaoxuan far better than you!"
"Wang Zheng Jinzhong doesn't know your daughter, so why did he suddenly go to the Su Mansion to propose marriage?"
"That must be his son talking about it!"
"Since his son has said this, I'm afraid the two younger ones have already made a lifelong commitment to Mushan Dao."
"Aren't you trying to beat a mandarin duck into confusion?!"
Su Yian was stunned, pondered for a moment, and said stubbornly: "But where is the Imperial City Division?"
"That's the Palace of Hell!"
"Since Wang Zheng Jinzhong is now the promotion master of the Imperial City Division, he will be another King of Hell after Changsun Jinghong!"
"Can I marry this kind of person?"
Hua Manting picked up the wine bowl, took a sip, and looked at Su Yian again.
"You really don't know the great changes in Ningguo!"
"Isn't it Li Chenan who became the regent of Ningguo?"
"This is a huge change in itself! Just listen to me explain it to you in detail."
"Let's start from the Imperial City Division."
"When Changsun Jinghong was alive, Li Chenan was the deputy director of the Imperial City Division. After Changsun Jinghong passed away... the Imperial City Division today is completely different from the past."
Su Yian was surprised: "Why is it different?"
"When spring comes this year, there will be many flowers in bloom in the Imperial City. If you go and see them, you will see a beautiful scene of colorful flowers!"
Su Yian's eyes widened. He could not imagine that such a bright spring light would exist in a place that was dark and gloomy all year round.
But he believed that since Hua Manting said so, it was true.
This means that after the death of Changsun Jinghong, the Imperial City Division, under the instruction of Li Chenan, walked out of the horror and gloom, walked into the sunshine, and walked into the spring light.
This is a change in its appearance, but it represents a change in the functions of the Imperial City Department.
"Li Chen'an, my old friend..."
Hua Manting slowly talked about it, starting from March 3 last year in Guangling City, talking about the song "The Wine Will Come in", talking about the pot of wine on the table, and talking about things in Kyoto.
Su Yian didn't say a word.
He and Hua Manting just drank wine and ate food slowly, listening to Hua Manting telling the boy's story for two hours.
The food is cold.
The wine is gone.
What Hua Manting said was still unfinished, and Su Yian suddenly found that there was a ripple in his already indifferent and calm heart.
Especially the last words Hua Manting said:
"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry on the unique knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations... Isn't this your ideal when you were studying?"
"When Ji Tai was in power, not only you, but also everyone in the world who had this ideal could not realize their ambition."
"But now Ji Tai is dead, and all the officials from Ji Tai's line are dead!"
"Ning Guo's originally lifeless and smoky court is now as brand new as the Imperial City."
"You know Wen Zhuiyu, you are also very familiar with Nian Chengfeng, and there are many people who were unsuccessful at that time, but now they are standing in the temple!"
"They are all proud and proud people!"
"Why are they willing to become officials now?"
"Because they saw a light!"
"Light of hope!"
"You are a person of great ability, and it coincides with the rebirth of Ningguo. It is the time when talents like you are needed... If you miss it..."
Hua Manting leaned over and said meaningfully:
"I'm afraid I will regret it for the rest of my life!"
Su Yian understood.
He knew that he had too many prejudices against the young regent.
Now listening to Hua Manting's detailed explanation, he knew what kind of person the regent was.
That young man not only has a talent for poetry, he also has a good way to govern the country!
He dares to use people, and he dares to hand over power to the people he uses!
He has a very clear view of Ningguo's current shortcomings. Although Hua Manting did not elaborate on his policy policies, from the moment his first blow fell on Jiangnan Road, it can be known that he will definitely carry out rectification of the country's officialdom.
only……
"It places emphasis on industry and commerce but neglects agriculture...I don't quite understand this move."
"Food is the most important thing for the people. This is an eternal truth. After he stabilizes the internal affairs, he should vigorously encourage agriculture... Why start with industry and commerce?"
Hua Manting raised her eyebrows, "I don't know either, so you need to ask him personally."
"Go to Kyoto and ask him?"
"No, he will arrive in Jingning County in about three to five days!"
"He will come to see you... Wen Boiyu recommended you to him, you can ask him when the time comes!"
Su Yian pondered for a moment, suddenly feeling hopeful:
"……good!"
