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Chapter 29 Promise

Liu Jing watched Zhuge Liang's figure disappear into the crowded crowd, his mood was still agitated, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

This is Zhuge Liang!

Not to mention the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, but looking at the 5000-year history of China, it is also a top-ranking talent!

A thought suddenly popped up in Liu Jing's heart: "If Zhuge Xuan died in Changsha, would Zhuge Liang stay here?"

He thought about it carefully, and felt that the probability was very small. The Zhuge Liang he knew was young, but he had great ambitions. With his spirit, he would never be willing to stay in Changsha, which is remote and lacks culture. the difference.

"Alas! If my roots were not in Changsha, I wouldn't want to stay here."

Liu Jing sighed and returned to the room. At this time, there was a sound in his stomach. He remembered that he hadn't eaten lunch yet, so he quickly ate a few mustaches on the table, finally calming down his stomach.

Huang Qiu slept soundly in the room and didn't mention it. Xie Liang went out to work and didn't explain his work when he left, so Liu Jing seemed a little idle. He didn't want to waste time sitting in the house, so he went downstairs to study in the name of inspecting work The miser in Sawa City turned around, he didn't rely on his status, and his manner was gentle and polite, which made people feel like spring breeze.

Huang Qiu was born in a big family in Linxiang, and he always regarded the officials in the city as his own servants, while Liu Jing didn't have the slightest arrogance of the children of a rich family.

When Liu Jing asked about the details of the city's rent, a city guard walked in and reported respectfully: "Liu Jun, there is a young man outside the building asking to see him, claiming to be Liu Jun's younger brother."

Liu Jing guessed that the person who came was probably Liu Liang, the younger brother of the neighbor's family, so he followed the city gate guards to the gate to meet him.

Sure enough, it was Liu Liang who was waiting outside the door. He was wearing a brown coat and shorts, carrying a few carps in his hands, and his dark and immature face was a little cautious.

He is now completely different from the energetic "Kid King" in Liu Jing's impression.

Since his father's accident, he seems to have grown up overnight. Now he goes fishing with his father in the daytime and weaves straw sandals with his mother at night. He is no longer playful and can endure hardships.

"Brother Cong, I went fishing with my father yesterday, but I couldn't see you off. I came to the market today to sell fish, and I happened to pass by here," Liu Liang said, raising a few carps in his hand, and said: "This is The carp caught today is extremely fresh and plump, and I will give it to Brother Cong."

Self-rescue Liu Liang's father, the family has never been short of fish, but Liu Jing does not accept it every time, even if he accepts, he only picks some small fish. Because fishing is a job, life is generally relatively poor. It's only thirty or fifty dollars.

The few carps that Liu Liang was going to give him could be sold for a good price, and Liu Jing couldn't accept them no matter what.

"Ayu, brother here is not short of anything. When we left home, the elder brothers in the clan gave us so much food that the car couldn't fit it, and we don't know when we'll finish eating. So brother fish won't accept it. , you should take it back and sell it."

"But..." Liu Liang hesitated to speak.

"I've made up my mind, this matter is over, Ah Yu don't talk about it anymore." Liu Jing waved his hand, and said: "Stop standing outside the door, come in with me and sit down."

"No, no, I don't want to disturb Brother Cong anymore." Although Liu Liang was willing in his heart, his clothes were shabby, his bare feet were full of dirt, and his body had an unpleasant fishy smell. The unbearable image made him feel inferior, how dare he enter the market.

"Brother Cong, if there's nothing else, I'm going back. Father is still waiting for my help." Liu Liang said embarrassingly.

"In that case, I won't keep you any longer."

Liu Jing was silent for a while, then patted Liu Liang's thin and strong shoulders hard, and finally said: "Ayu, I know that you are a person with special talents. You are 14 years old this year, and you should have your hair tied next year——

By next year, Brother Wei must have established a firm foothold here. If you want to, you can come to my subordinates as a small official. I dare not say that you will be rich in the future, but it will be much better than fishing and catching shrimp. "

Liu Liang was stunned when he heard the words, and looked at him blankly.

Liu Jing joked with a smile: "Why, Ah Yu is not willing? Could it be that he is reluctant to make a living by fishing and catching shrimp?"

"Willing, willing...!"

Liu Liang couldn't help himself, and tears burst out immediately, washing out traces on his dark and immature face.

At this time, Liu Jing was like a bright light, instantly dispelling the confusion in his heart and illuminating his future direction.

Liu Liang secretly vowed in his heart that even if he was completely devastated in the future, he would repay his brother's great kindness.

Liu Jingdao: "A man who bleeds but does not shed tears, how can he act like a daughter."

"Brother Cong taught me that." Liu Liang kept wiping his eyes, but he couldn't clean them.

Watching Liu Liang leave gratefully, Liu Jing turned around silently and went back to the building.

The so-called "brothers fighting tigers, father and son soldiers in battle" has always been like this from ancient times to the present. Taking the Three Kingdoms at the end of Han Dynasty as an example, the family can be said to have played a vital role in the rise of Cao and Sun.Even if Liu Bei lacks the support of his family, he will inevitably make brothers (Guan Zhang), form clan relatives (Liu Yan), and recognize sons (Liu Feng).

Liu Liang is a person with special talents. Since he can be cultivated, Liu Jing will give him a chance.

The afternoon time flowed freely, and there was no sign of Huang Qiu throughout the afternoon, Liu Jing couldn't help but secretly shook his head, wondering if Huang Qiu drank all night last night, he slept all day and didn't wake up.

This means that Zhang Xian, the prefect of Changsha, treats scholars leniently, but for a stern lord, his head would have moved a long time ago.

In history, when Jiang Wan was the county magistrate, he ignored the government affairs and was drunk, and was bumped into by Liu Bei who was patrolling the territory.Liu Bei was furious and wanted to execute him on the spot. Zhuge Liang cherished talents and tried hard to persuade him. Liu Bei always respected Zhuge Liang, and finally spared Jiang Wan's life and demoted him back home.

The reason why Huang Qiu was able to secure his position in the market all the time was that, apart from Zhang Xian who was waiting for peace, there was also the fact that no one in the market, including Xie Liang, could threaten him.

Liu Jing is the same, regardless of his background, talent, fame, and being a person... It can be said that he is superior to Huang Qiu in everything. When Liu Jing gains a firm foothold in the city, he can be kicked out and replaced by any means.

Of course, things can't be too ugly, so as not to affect the reputation.

However, Huang Qiu was full of flaws, so if he gave someone something to talk about, he wouldn't need to use tricks to deal with him.

What's more, based on his usual actions, his resignation can be regarded as the popular will.

With the sound of a drum, it was time to close the market, which also meant that the city officials were about to leave work.

Huang Qiu was awakened by the sound of the drum, walked out of the hall sleepily, and came to the second floor, just in time to see Liu Jing, and asked, "Zhong Da took office on the first day, how do you feel?"

"There are not many things to do, it's more leisurely." Liu Jing replied truthfully.

Huang Qiu stroked his sparse beard and said with a smile: "Have Zhong Da heard Mencius said: 'Those who work hard with their minds rule others, and those who work hard work with others. People who want to do it, I will just wait for leisure and grace.”

Liu Jing smiled, noncommittal.

Said that Cao Cao had arrived, Xie Liang hurried up to the second floor, and greeted the two of them.

Liu Jing thought to himself, if he heard what Huang Qiu said just now, he would not know how he would feel.

Huang Qiu gave Xie Liang a slight nod, and said to Liu Jing: "If Zhong Da has nothing else to do at night, why not come to my house as a guest. There is a jar of Linghu fine wine in my house, I promise you will never forget to return."

Ling Lake is located in the southwest of Ling County, Changsha, more than [-] miles away in a week.

Linghu has a very long history of brewing fine wine and has withstood the test of time. Now it is the most famous fine wine in Changsha and even the entire Jingnan area.

"I'm going to disappoint Jun Jun." Liu Jing declined politely.

"It rained suddenly last night, and I couldn't meet my brother Liu Yuanlong. Tonight, I have to go to my brother's place no matter what. Moreover, to tell you the truth, I have a very poor capacity for drinking, and I'm afraid I'll get drunk after just one or two drinks. At that time, it will spoil your drinking."

Seeing what Liu Jing said, Huang Qiu could only regretfully say: "If that's the case, forget it."

(End of this chapter)