Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 82 The pattern of two counties, one day and one place

Qingxi County.

King Luo Bin, Xu Zimu, and Fu Jiamo spent six days playing around.

Boating on the lake, fishing by the river, and hunting at the foot of the mountain are all relaxing and relaxing.

Thanks to Chen Qingsi's guidance, King Luo Bin gained a new understanding of poetry. When inspiration came, he started writing poems. Although he could not completely change the style of poetry, he made great progress and was in a good mood.

Fu Jiamo also gained a little.

The prose of the Tang Dynasty also inherited the style of the Six Dynasties, adhering to the Xu Yu style, light and elegant.Fu Jiamo deeply felt hatred. He was based on Confucian classics, worshiped elegance and deposed superficiality. He gradually became majestic and became his own school. He was also a figure who insisted on sweeping away the glamor of the Six Dynasties.

Therefore, later generations of Du Fu wrote for them the words "The sky mourns the rich Luo, and the modern king cherishes Lu".

Xu Zimu's literary talent is not comparable to the two of them, but he is the most enjoyable if he concentrates on playing.

On this day, King Luo Bin was meeting friends in a wine shop.

King Luo Bin was originally from Wuzhou, and he had many relatives and friends in Wuzhou who were all local celebrities.

They learned that King Luo Bin was in Qingxi County, and they planned to hold a poetry gathering to welcome him.

As a result, for many days, it was discovered that King Luo Bin had no intention of going south, but was waiting in Qingxi County for a long time.

The group simply went north to look for him, and also paid a visit to Chen Qingsi, the magistrate of Qingxi County who was becoming increasingly famous.

King Luo Bin was also very happy to see his friends who had been separated for many years. He was poor in his early years and his life was unsustainable. Many old friends generously donated money to help him tide over the difficulties.

When he heard about the arrangement of the old friends poetry meeting, King Luo Bin immediately became energetic and said with some excitement: "It is very good to attend the poetry meeting, but how about holding it in Qingxi County? The mountains and rivers here are beautiful, and Mr. Qingsi is in charge. , the most literary and the most suitable..."

Zhang Hong, one of his friends, was a little embarrassed at first.

They came as a group this time with a mission.

In addition to being responsible for people's livelihood, ancient local officials also made great achievements in education.

For example, organizing a poetry conference, etc. However, poetry conferences require leading figures in the literary world to be present in order to spread the word. They are just a bunch of small characters, so what’s the use?

Why has the Orchid Pavilion event been spread throughout the ages?

Aren’t they all people who will be remembered for eternity from top to bottom?

King Luo Bin had already gained a certain reputation at this time and was the perfect choice for the town scene.

Who would have thought that King Luo Bin was reluctant to leave in Qingxi County.

Seeing King Luo Bin's sincere admiration for the legendary Magistrate Chen of Qingxi County, Zhang Hong was a little curious, so he gave up his intention and said: "Then it's just for sightseeing! You can set a date for a grand meeting .”

King Luo Bin pondered for a moment and said: "It might as well be this summer. Mr. Qingsi has been busy with spring plowing recently and has no time for him to take care of it. Without Mr. Qingsi, this grand event will inevitably lose half of its charm."

King Luo Bin looked excited, and he had the intention of gathering heroes in Qingxi, holding high the flag of righteousness, and calling on the heroes to rebel together.

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Tonglu County.

Today Ji Wen washed up early, tidied up his clothes, took a sedan, and went out of the city with the county chief Shi and two meritorious officials to welcome Zhao Jiayuan from Suzhou to discuss the contract.

Ji Wen actually looked down on industrial and commercial families like the Zhao family from the bottom of his heart. It was just about his own future, but he had to condescend to welcome him.

But he still carried the pretense of being a county magistrate. He sat on the carriage and did not get off the sedan.

Until Ji Tao excitedly shouted: "Come here, come here, the Zhao family is here..." Ji Wen opened the curtain of the car and stopped to look out. A group of people in the distance were coming towards this place. It was estimated that there would be enough people. There were 300 people, including all the workers who were going to build the workshop, which was obviously very sincere.

Ji Wen's face showed a look of joy. In Tonglu County, where young men were scarce, so many more people could alleviate the serious shortage of young men.

It is extremely difficult for orphans and widowed mothers to drive consumption, while mature men are the main force in stimulating consumption.

Seeing that the other party was so sincere, Ji Wen reluctantly got off the carriage and stepped forward condescendingly.

"My boss, Magistrate Ji and Chief Accountant Shi have been waiting for a long time with the county squires..."

Zhao Ze frowned slightly, but there was a trace of shame in his eyes, but it took only a moment to calm down, raised his hand to stop the advance of the large army, and said to the rear: "You go to Qingxi County first, I will come soon!"

Tonglu County is located on the road between Suzhou and Qingxi County.

Zhao Zeyang spurred his horse forward, dismounted and walked a hundred paces away.

"Magistrate Ji, Chief Accountant Shi!"

Zhao Ze had done research in Tonglu County and had contacts with Ji Wen, Ji Tao and the county squires, and was very familiar with them.

"Zhao is ashamed to have made County Magistrate Ji and Chief Accountant Shi wait for a long time!"

Zhao Ze bowed deeply and saluted.

Ji Wen was very satisfied with Zhao Ze's move and said, "The Zhao family has made a wise decision. Tonglu County will never let the Zhao family down."

Zhao Ze hesitated to speak. In full view of everyone, he could only apologize in embarrassment because he couldn't help Ji Wen's face.

Ji Wen warmly invited Zhao Ze to the county and said, "I have prepared a banquet. Mr. Zhao's family will follow me to the county for a detailed discussion."

Zhao Ze didn't have the nerve to enter the county, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "Magistrate Ji, Chief Comptroller Shi, please lend me a moment to speak."

Zhao Ze invited the two people aside and bowed: "Zhao can make the final decision on cooperation. All the silk in your county will be divided into three grades according to the agreed quality. I, the Zhao family, will receive it all, and I will get one penny more profit than the agreed price. But Make a contract. As for the weaving and dyeing workshops, my Zhao family has other plans."

Ji Wen's eyes darkened. He had planned so hard not just to sell silk.

Ji Tao's expression changed drastically and he whispered: "Dr. Zhao, why did you break your promise?"

Zhao Ze hurriedly said: "Chief Controller Shi misunderstood. Zhao never agreed to anything. He was just warmly received by the county magistrate and Chief Secretary. Tonglu County is indeed suitable for the development needs of my Zhao family. Zhao is indeed inclined to build construction projects in your county." For the development of the workshop, I went back to Suzhou to discuss the matter with the family owner. Tonglu County has always been the Zhao family’s first choice, and even Zhao thought this matter was close. Until a few days ago, the family owner received Qingxi A letter from County Magistrate Chen..."

Hearing Zhao Ze's words, Ji Wen couldn't hide her finally suppressed anger and growled: "Did Chen Qingsi make you change your mind?"

Zhao Ze didn't know about the grudges between them and was a little surprised, but he didn't explain anything. He said: "I cannot disclose the content of Magistrate Chen's letter. I can only say that the head of the family made the most correct decision."

Ji Wen's eyes were filled with blazing anger, and he said word by word: "Why? I need a reasonable explanation."

Zhao Ze didn't feel that he had done anything wrong. It was just that the other party received him so grandly, and he felt a little guilty in his heart. But after hearing Ji Wen's words, he no longer showed mercy and said: "My Zhao family's decision, why bother?" Explain to you?"

Ji Tao hurriedly said: "Dong Zhao, the county magistrate was so angry for a moment, I hope you can forgive me. But we really don't understand that Qingxi County does not mainly produce silkworms. The county magistrate has been in office for less than half a year, and the vitality of the county has not been restored yet." , how is it better than us?"

Zhao Ze glanced at Ji Wen and said: "The pattern of two counties, one day and one place. There is no question of choice at all..."

Ji Wen only felt a slap on her face, which was burning and painful.

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