Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 64 The Scary Network
Qingxi County, county government, warehouse.

Chen Qingsi chatted enthusiastically with Fuzhou Yi Cheng.

The person who came was a capable middle-aged man named Bao Yuan, who was responsible for escorting the state capital's supplies to Qingxi County.

Jiang Chen is doing inventory and registration.

Chen Qingsi took Bao Yuan to chat.

Bao Yuanchang was a thick man, but he was very good at talking: "My governor Xu admires County Magistrate Chen very much. The supplies sent to various counties this time are the richest in Qingxi County. He also specially ordered me to The six horses that were used to transport the goods were left behind to serve as post horses for the county to facilitate travel."

Chen Qingsi was honored to return the gift and said: "Bao Yicheng thanked Governor Xu. It is precisely because of Governor Xu's care that Qingxi County can be what it is today."

Although Xu Yushi did not take care of anything before this, as Chen Qingsi's direct boss, his credit cannot be escaped.

"Bao Yichen has worked hard all the way, don't be in a hurry to go back. I have arranged a banquet in the county. Eat and drink enough. It won't be too late to turn back."

Bao Yuan had been a postman for many years, traveling here and there, and this was the first time he received courtesy from the county magistrate. He also felt that it was very honorable, and his affection for Chen Qingsi increased.

After learning that there was a post horse in the county, Qingxi County Postmaster Lu Yuan came to the door like a cat that smelled fish.

Before Lu Yuanyi could speak, Chen Qingsi was overjoyed and said, "Lu Yicheng came at the right time. I happen to have something to discuss with you here."

Lu Yuanyi admired the county magistrate Chen Qingsi very much and said hurriedly: "County Magistrate Chen, just give me your orders."

Chen Qingsi said: "Lu Yicheng was originally the village leader of Sanhe Village, which is located at the junction of Sanhe Village. It is said that you led the people in the village to build the dam in Sanhe Village, which has benefited hundreds of households in the village. Regarding water conservancy and water potential, Very researched.”

Lu Yuan had a bit of pride on his face. It was because of the dam that he could become the village leader.

Chen Qingsi said: "In the coming spring, we will enter the plum rain season. The flood control situation in the county cannot be ignored. I would like to ask the county magistrate Lu Yicheng to go to the river embankment to inspect the situation. If there is any need for maintenance, report it to the official immediately."

Lu Yuan originally wanted to ask about reopening the post house, but when he heard that there was a new mission, he couldn't help but hesitate.

Chen Qingsi asked curiously: "What's wrong?"

Lu Yuanyi said with a bit of uneasiness: "I heard that the state government has allocated several post horses?"

Chen Qingsi laughed suddenly and said: "That's what Lu Yicheng said. Don't worry, I will confiscate your post horse, right? A capable person, Lu Yicheng, can do more work. Please leave the matter of the posthouse for a while. I will Let people take care of it first, and when you finish handling the things at hand, there will be six horses, many of them, all in the post house."

When Lu Yuan saw what Chen Qingsi said, he couldn't refuse and took the order again.

Not long after, Kuang Zheng stepped inside: "County Magistrate Chen!"

Chen Qingsi asked: "How is the matter you were asked to do?"

Kuang Zheng said: "In accordance with the instructions, my subordinates have selected reliable brothers who are not from Sanhe Village to take over the post house."

"very good!"

People like Lu Yuanyi all have a certain status. Chen Qingsi uses their abilities but does not trust their character, so he disrupts their work tasks and prevents them from building a team in their own positions.

Chen Qingsi took the opportunity to promote credible grassroots personnel into various departments and control the operating power in his own hands.
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Yangzhou.

Yangzhou Governor Shi Lu Chengye looked at Jiangdu County Wei Lou Shide coming slowly and felt helpless, and said: "Zong Ren, your temper is like that of an old donkey. You are neither impatient nor impetuous."

Lou Shide quickly apologized.Lu Chengye didn't really blame him, so he pulled him into the carriage.

"I will bring you to the banquet today, but don't say a word. The host of the banquet is called Shi Zhonglan, a famous scholar in Yangzhou, who was once the censor Zhongcheng. If you can win his favor, with your talent, you will be able to fly straight to the sky, instead of I wasted my years as a lieutenant in Jiangdu County."

He hates Lou Shide a little.

He knew Lou Shide's abilities better than anyone else, but what he lacked was the opportunity to express himself.The last time Pei Yan went south for an unannounced visit, Lou Shide failed to seize the great opportunity. Instead, an unknown country boy was directly promoted from a humble official to a local county magistrate.

A trace of doubt flashed in Lou Shide's eyes.

He had been in Yangzhou for many years, so he naturally knew that there was such a person who was the censor Zhongcheng. However, Shi Zhonglan was not in good health. He became an official and settled in Yangzhou within a few years.During these years in Yangzhou, he kept a low profile, lived in seclusion and rarely interacted with others.

Lu Chengye was the governor-general of Yangzhou and was in charge of local military and political power. How could such a person pay so much attention to a famous scholar and a former fifth-rank official?
Lu Chengye smiled and explained his doubts: "Zong Ren, please don't underestimate this Mr. Shi. This Mr. Shi is not very good at being an official in politics, but he has excellent vision. He has four students, namely Lai Ji and Sun Chuyue. , Gao Zhizhou, Hao Chujun..."

A flash of horror flashed in Lou Shide's eyes, Gao Zhizhou, Hao Chujun, he didn't know who they were.But Laiji and Sun Chuyue were familiar with them.

Both of them are current prime ministers. Lai Jin is the minister of Zhongshu, and Sun Chuyue is also the minister of Zhongshu.

Lou Shide also heard that Sun Chuyue was the most trusted by the new emperor Li Zhi. He once said, "One person from Chuyue is enough to handle my affairs, so there is no need for more!"

Are two of Shi Zhonglan's students serving as prime ministers in the imperial court?

Lu Chengye continued: "Zong Ren must have heard of Prime Minister Lai and Prime Minister Sun. Hao and Gao are not ordinary figures. The former is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and is responsible for evaluating the performance of officials, and the latter is the governor of Shouzhou. They are both good and famous figures. "

Lou Shide was completely speechless. Among the four students, the lowest status was the governor. This...

Lu Chengye said: "Mr. Shi has always been modest and cautious, but for some reason he suddenly held a banquet to invite me. Now that there is such an opportunity, Zong Ren must seize it."

Lu Chengye also regarded Lou Shide with all his heart.

Lou Shide was grateful and returned the favor.

Shi Zhonglan was originally a local tycoon. After his disciples became successful, he himself received extra care and lived in a very luxurious place.

His invitation letter made all the high-ranking officials and celebrities in Yangzhou take action one after another. They were very excited after receiving the invitation. Many of those who had not received the invitation were licking their faces and begging for recommendation from those who had the invitation.

Shi Zhonglan only sent out twelve invitations, but a total of 24 people came.

Shi Zhonglan also smiled bitterly when he saw this situation. If it weren't for the valuable article in his hand and the request of his mentor, he would really not want to be so ostentatious.

Shi Zhonglan exchanged greetings with all the guests, and after making sure that no one was being neglected, he said: "I invite you all here today because I got an excellent article. I am overjoyed. I don't want to have it all to myself, let alone such an article. Submerged in the crowd, I invite you all to appreciate it together.”

He handed out the twenty copies of the "Three Character Classic" that he had copied one by one, and one copy was given to two people at the bottom of the table.

Lou Shide came with Lu Chengye, sat at the head table with him, and got his own share.

Lou Shide held the "Three Character Classic" in his hand. Before he could read it, an idea came to his mind. He didn't know who had such an honor to be recommended by Shi Zhonglan. No matter who it was, he would become famous in the world after today.

His eyes fell on the signature of "Three Character Classic", and his expression suddenly became dull.

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