Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 824 Zheng Jianchong

Coming out of Wang Xiaolie's residence, Zhang Chi looked heavy and worried.When other people saw it, they all had a bad feeling in their hearts.

Zheng Jianchong went in next to Zhang Chi.

Zheng Jianchong entered the house and saw Wang Xiaolie sitting on a chair with a calm face, looking at him quietly.Hastily went forward to salute: "Criminal Zheng Jianchong, see Xuanfu!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said, "Jinglue sit down and talk."

After speaking, he pointed to the chair in front of him with his finger.

Zheng Jianchong looked at the chair, and then at Wang Xiaolie opposite.Said: "In front of Xuanfu, where is there a place for criminal officials to sit?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "In my place, I always sit and talk, so you don't have to be polite. Sit down and let's talk slowly."

Zheng Jianchong saw that Wang Xiaolie's words were firm, so he had to sit down.

Wang Xiaolie lifted the teapot and poured tea for Zheng Jianchong.Said: "Jingsue please use tea."

Zheng Jianchong picked up the tea carefully, and said to Wang Xiaolie: "Thank you Xuanfu."

After drinking tea, put down the cup.Wang Xiaolie said: "Zhang Chi's army arrived at Yongping Village and lived there for a few days before surrendering. To be honest, the time of surrender was a bit late. If it had been earlier, Zhang Chi wouldn't have gone to Yongping Village, and he didn't need to be in Yongping Village. Yanchuan County collects food and grass. But in the end it was surrendered, so that the people will not be poisoned by the war."

Zheng Jianchong said hastily: "It's the sinner's luck that delayed the time."

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is also human nature and cannot be forced. After entering the Song Dynasty, what does Jinglue want to do? Should he go to the city or stay in the north?"

Zheng Jianchong was taken aback for a moment: "Can you still go there? Is Xuanfu not staying?"

Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "Of course it depends on what you want. If you want to go to Xingzai, I will arrange a salute, send someone to escort, and definitely send the scriptures to Xingzai. It depends on the imperial court's intention to reward you." .”

Zheng Jianchong nodded: "So that's the case. It stands to reason that since I return to the Song Dynasty, I should go to face the saint."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Whether the emperor sees you or not, of course the emperor has the final say. Of course the emperor said that he will be punished, I'm afraid no one can stop him."

Zheng Jianchong bowed his head and thought for a while, then asked, "What does Xuan Fu mean? Do you want me to do it?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is your own business, you can make your own decision. If you want to do it, you can set off after the next year, the sooner the better. If you want to go, you have to make a good plan."

Zheng Jianchong knew in his heart that it might not be a good thing to go out.Now that I have no soldiers, no territory, what's the point of doing it?Well, give some rewards, and just make an official.If it is not good, once there is any punishment, it will be troublesome.But staying in Shaanxi, I don't know what Wang Xiaolie means.

After thinking for a while, Zheng Jianchong said: "If I don't go, what will Xuanfu plan to do with me?"

Wang Xiaolie picked up the teacup and shook his head.Said: "Jing Lue can't ask me what I mean first, and then weigh the two. I am a courtier, what can I say? If Jing Lue intends to do it, don't ask me how to deal with it, just pack up and salute and leave."

Zheng Jianchong thought about it, and then he said decisively: "According to my intention, I don't want to go on the trip. Now that there are wars and chaos, why go far? I believe that Xuanfu will not treat me badly if I stay here."

Wang Xiaolie nodded.Said: "Before meeting you, someone persuaded me to reward you heavily to lure Zhao Bin, Murong Wei and others to surrender. Why bother? Whether they surrender or not is their business, so I don't need to worry about it. There is no Jin army in Shaanxi now. , my army is everywhere, if you don’t surrender, you just need to clear the place. That is to say, surrendering or not surrendering is meaningless to me. So if you are with me, there is no reward.”

Zheng Jianchong was a little disappointed, which could be seen on his face.

Wang Xiaolie said: "As I said before, you surrendered a bit late. As a Song minister, it is not right for the Jin soldiers to not resist and surrender the city. Now after returning to the Song Dynasty, I will give you a big reward. How can I?" Confession? How do you explain this to your soldiers?"

When Zheng Jianchong heard about the past, his face became tense.

Wang Xiaolie waved his hand: "We try not to mention things in the past as little as possible, but we have to mention them. You have to talk about it, don't hold it in your heart, when you think it's time to settle the score with you. During the Jingkang period, you lowered the gold, There are indeed a lot of last resorts. But without resistance, it is not a glorious thing to surrender the city. Now that you surrender the city to the Song Dynasty, you can count your merits and demerits as equals. Since you decided to stay in the north, so be it. The first three In January, you should attend the study class first, learn the rules of being an official here, and know how to be an official. Three months later, you will start working from Zhizhou. How is it?"

Zheng Jianchong was inevitably a little disappointed.In the Jin Dynasty, I was the highest military and political officer along the way, not the general manager of the economic envoy.Even in the Song Dynasty, I was also under the jurisdiction all the way.When it comes to Wang Xiaolie's place, he can only start from Zhizhou.

At that moment, Zheng Jianchong thought of doing it.No matter how mean Zhao Gou is, he has to do it to a magistrate, how could it be lower?But I always feel that Hangzhou is too far away, not only the long distance, but also the distance in my heart.Wang Xiaolie speaks out, maybe it will get better and better in the future?
Seeing that Zheng Jianchong was silent, Wang Xiaolie said: "If you are an official here, you must abide by my rules. I always feel that according to the duties of magistrates and counties, none of us can actually do a good job. The so-called good, people It is only compared with other people, not with the real responsibilities. In other words, according to the responsibilities, we are not qualified. What should we do? The so-called officials, as these officials, can only play, play the role of these officials Some people play well, some don't play well, it's just your role on stage, not your performance in officialdom. There are always some people, when they play these roles, they surpass ordinary people, and they are really different from them. The roles played become a whole. Such a person can be called a god, not an ordinary person."

Zheng Jianchong didn't know what Wang Xiaolie meant, but he kept claiming it was.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Even gods, there are actually many things that are not suitable for the role of officials. It's just that when they have their hearts and minds, people ignore these and become gods. I don't require all officials to do it. Unity of heart and mind, wholeheartedly playing the role of officials. They can have their own lives, taste the joys and sorrows of life, ups and downs. I only ask that they can play this role well on the stage. When they put on official uniforms, Words and deeds can meet the requirements of officials."

Having said that, Wang Xiaolie took a deep breath.He put down his teacup, looked at Zheng Jianchong and said, "I heard that you are very harsh on your servants. If you don't like it, you will be beaten with sticks. You also have more than a dozen bulldogs, and many times you will let the bulldogs eat the blood of the people you beat. .”

At this time, Zheng Jianchong's anger rose in his heart.He raised his head and said, "That's right. That's the kind of person I am, what will Xuanfu do?"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "I'm not very good. I'm just telling you that officials are not allowed to do this. This is called official discipline. If you want to be an official, you can't violate official discipline. These things should not be said by me. Someone will tell you in the future. You have been a good official in Yan'an Mansion these years, and you should have a bright future, so I will tell you specifically. How to be an official in the future, you can think about it yourself."

Zheng Jianchong was stunned for a moment, slowly pondering what Wang Xiaolie meant. .

Of course, Wang Xiaolie has many ways to arrange Zheng Jianchong.Even if he is not downgraded, he can be allowed to farm, supply and sell, etc., and many places can be arranged.It's just to see that he has been in Yan'an for the past few years, handled things properly, and cared for the people, and gave him a way out.

(End of this chapter)