first minister

Chapter 99

The fast horse rushed into the city and stopped directly in front of the government office. The travel-worn rider got off his horse and said loudly: "A letter from the Su family, looking for your prefect!"

Hearing the words, the guard naturally didn't dare to be negligent, and immediately went in to communicate, and then ran back quickly.

"Unfortunately, our Lord Sheriff has already gone out. Why don't the envoys wait in the city and leave a place, and when the Lord Sheriff comes back, I will report it immediately."

The messenger didn't realize the seriousness of the problem, so he nodded, "Well, I'll stay in the biggest inn in the city, and your lords will pass it on to me as soon as you come back."

"Okay! Please rest assured, Your Excellency!"

The two bowed to each other, and then the messenger led the horse away.

In a tea shop on the side, the same messenger who came to report the news silently watched the Su family messenger leave, smiled triumphantly, drank the tea in the cup, took a few copper coins, untied the reins, got on his horse, and rushed out of Qingshan County City.
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"Ahead is Qingshan County City. Let's take a short break and go straight into the city. No problem?"

Bai Yunbian said to Xia Jingyun in the gazebo on the official road more than [-] miles away from Qingshan County City.

Xia Jingyun smiled and said: "Young Master Bai can make his own decision, I will listen to your arrangements."

Bai Yunbian was also taken aback, yes, why should I ask for his opinion?

The protagonist's consciousness awakened, he quietly straightened his back, and said indifferently: "My son's trip is to increase knowledge, understand people's livelihood, and study government affairs. My father has a very good relationship with Master Su, the governor of Qingshan County, and has already contacted through book writing in advance."

He looked at Xia Jingyun, "When you arrive at Qingshan County later, you can go with me to learn more, so that you can help me in the future."

With Xia Jingyun's disposition, of course he wouldn't care about such small emotions, he smiled and cupped his hands, "Mr. Bai is kind, Mr. Bai is righteous!"

Bai Yunbian waved his hands with satisfaction, "Some small things are not worth mentioning."

Xia Jingyun asked curiously: "Mr. Bai, I heard from you earlier that most of the officials in this state are unbearable. What's so special about this Qingshan County Sheriff, is it worth your visit?"

Bai Yun stood with his hands behind his back, with an attitude of pointing out the country, "This Mr. Su is different from the other incompetent people who are eating vegetarian meals. Although he comes from the main family of the Su family, he is not a direct descendant. In fact, he earned his fame by relying on his own talents and learning. He was the first in the imperial examination. If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Su is still in office, in order to avoid suspicion, he might be able to enter the first class."

"He was in Hanlin first, and he and his father knew each other right then, and his ability is quite outstanding. When he is released to other places, he handles local government affairs quite well. Do you think that Qingshan County is much more peaceful than other places? I am naturally not weaker than others in the way of scriptures and poetry all my life, but as an official, I also need to learn from these people for money, taxation, arresting robbers, and peace of mind. Otherwise, how will I achieve great achievements in the future!"

Xia Jingyun knew it well, and for the sake of being able to follow Bai Yun for a while, he gave a thumbs up, "Master Bai, plan ahead, make preparations early, and you will definitely be able to do something in the future!"

Bai Yunbian had a natural expression on his face.

After a short rest, the people who had already changed their carriages re-boarded and headed towards Qingshan County City.

About in the evening, I arrived at Qingshan County City.

Along the way, Xia Jingyun also took a look around, and found that Qingshan County was indeed well-governed. Although the people within the jurisdiction were still not very rich, it was a systemic problem of the entire imperial court, which could not be changed by a single county. However, the overall law and order was very good, and the common people also had stable smiles on their faces, with a faint sense of prosperity.

This made him look forward to the evening meeting.

Entering the court as an official, of course he does not lack the ability to intrigue and intrigue, and he also has a big killer with a golden finger, although it will make him a little weak, but it will also make him worthy of anyone;
But as a soul who grew up under the red flag, deep down in his heart, he still has the idea of ​​serving as an official to benefit one side. Being an official is not for the people, it is better to go home and sell sweet potatoes. However, these skills can only be learned by watching more. Now that there is a ready-made master in front of him, how can he not ask for advice.

A group of people first chose an inn in the city to live in, and then Xia Jingyun and Bai Yunbian tidied up a bit, then walked out of the inn.

Walking to the gate of the state government office, Bai Yunbian stepped forward and handed over a letter, "I have an appointment with Mr. Su, and I am here to pay a special visit."

Seeing the two people dressed up, the yamen servant didn't dare to neglect, "Two young masters, please wait a moment, the younger one will go pass the news."

After speaking, he quickly rushed in, and soon, a middle-aged scribe came out quickly, glanced at the two of them, and decisively cupped his hands at Xia Jingyun and said, "Oh, I have heard about Mr. Bai's name for a long time, and I saw it today. It is indeed Yushu Linfeng, with a peerless appearance. You are worthy of being the number one son in my Yunmeng!"

Bai Yun's face darkened, Xia Jingyun coughed in embarrassment, and took a step back.

The scribe was startled, and his smile flashed again in an instant, "Oh, it's not that the old man's eyes are clumsy, but it's because Mr. Bai's restrained temperament is so ingenious and unpretentious, he is no less than the noble sons of generations of princes! Shame ashamed!"

Bai Yun twitched the corner of his mouth, "Is Uncle Su Shi here?"

"Yes! I will be back at noon today. The two young masters came just in time. If you come early, I'm afraid you will have to wait."

After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand and said, "Young masters, please come here, your lord is waiting inside."

Following the man in, Bai Yunbian whispered: "Let me tell you in advance, this Mr. Su has always been diligent in government affairs. He won't see us for a long time. He didn't intend to neglect us. You should know first, so don't feel dissatisfied with him then."

Don't doubt your abilities.

Xia Jingyun muttered something in his heart, and nodded, workaholics, I understand.

"Also, think about the problem yourself. I will try to say as few words as possible later, so that you have the opportunity to ask a question or two."

Xia Jingyun turned to look at him, Bai Yunbian snorted arrogantly, "What expression! Is this young master such a stingy person?"

Given the seniority of Bai Yunbian and Xia Jingyun, they are naturally not close enough to allow Su Yuanshang to talk in the study.

But the other party did not neglect, and served tea in the main living room.

Bai Yunbian didn't sit with Xia Jingyun for a while, when Su Yuanshang walked in with a smile.

"Nephew Lexian, you've been waiting for a long time! Who is this?"

Xia Jingyun got up quickly, "Student Yun Jingxia from Sishui Prefecture, named Yanzu, has met Mr. Su!"

Su Yuan still didn't doubt that he was there, nodded with a smile, and said politely, "You are a good-looking talent, please sit down!"

Bai Yunbian restrained his arrogant arrogance for a while, and said, "Uncle Su, the Spring Festival is coming soon. Before entering Beijing, my father ordered me to travel around the state to gain knowledge, and then I will ask you a lot of capable ministers and officials, so I take the liberty to visit. I hope you will forgive me."

"Brother An Min has written a book and made it clear to me, you and I don't need to be born."

Su Yuanshang smiled, "You are Jieyuan from one state, so the imperial examination is not a problem. In the future, as an official, you really need to understand the sufferings of the people's livelihood and the principles of the world's operation, so that you can benefit one side and not harm the people when you are an official. My twins are still young. If I can live in the autumn in the future, I will definitely let him travel as much as you do."

With a sigh, he returned to his usual capable and decisive look, looking at the side of the white clouds, "You ask me to answer, or I tell you to listen?"

Bai Yunbian said: "Let me ask first, and then I will trouble Uncle Su Shi to call."

"it is good."

Bai Yunbian collected himself, and asked the first question, "May I ask Uncle Shi, the sages talk about righteousness, and we are also difficult to understand. How can we rule the world based on it?"

"Come on! The market is open, the market is open!"

At the same time Xia Jingyun and Bai Yunbian walked into the yamen, several yamen servants surrounded the police room and placed bets.

"I found out, the person who came here is the son of the mayor's historian of the state. According to the old rules, you will pay three for a cup of tea, half for a cup of tea until a stick of incense, [-]% for a stick of incense until half an hour, one for half an hour to an hour, and five for every more than an hour! Buy it and leave!"

A group of yamen servants bet one after another, most of them bet on a stick of incense and half an hour.

"My lord has always disliked wasting time on welcoming and sending off. I'd still like to hold a stick of incense."

"You don't understand. Although the adults don't like it, if it's a small person, I'm afraid they will be kicked out with a cup of tea, but he is the son of the governor's family in the state. Can you show some face? I'll bet half an hour!"

"You guys, I still don't understand our lord. Our lord is only focused on government affairs. If he has that free time, he might as well deal with more official documents and go for a walk in the city! I'll bet a stick of incense."

"I think there are two people here this time, so we should stay a little longer! I'll bet on it for an hour!"

"Haha, why don't you bet for more than an hour! You can still pay five!"

"You think I'm stupid!"

A group of people were laughing and making noise in the public room, and just as they expected, after Su Yuanshang answered a few questions from Baiyunbian seriously, he was already planning to serve tea to the guests.

It's not that he doesn't give face, first of all, he has always behaved like this, and he has a clear conscience;

The two Baiyunbian back and forth are still the same as those rotten scholars in the court. They are always taught by sages, the people are afraid of power but not virtuous, and the people are not polite and disrupt the world. As a practical official, he is really boring to say.

He looked at the side of the white cloud, "Nephew, I still have some important business to do, why don't we just come here? In the evening, I will ask my close staff to host a banquet at the best restaurant in the city to entertain you?"

Bai Yunbian was taken aback, he knew he would be very fast, but he didn't expect it to be so fast, it felt like it was over before it even started.

In a daze, he also forgot to give Xia Jingyun any chance.

Fortunately, Xia Jingyun is one of the very few people who put their hopes on others, so he directly took the initiative to say: "Master Su, I have a question, I hope you will give me your advice."

　I went out to do business for a day today, the update is late, sorry.

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