Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"Thank you, Master, for your concern. Everything is fine." Meng Changqing put the notebook in the package next to the desk.

Zong Ruwen took it and turned it over, "Your handwriting has improved a lot compared to before." Zong Ruwen said, "In the past, your handwriting was really not that good. It looked decent but had no character. There was always an awkwardness. It's much better now, but it seems that people still have to go through experience and practice." He lifted the book that Meng Changqing had bound himself, "Put it aside for now, I will read it after you leave."

"Sit down and talk."

Meng Changqing sat down on a chair near Zong Ruwen,
"How are you doing in Liangzhou?" Zong Ruwen pointed to the small tea stove in the corner. The tea on the stove was just boiling.

Meng Changqing was very discerning and immediately picked it up, found the tea cup on the shelf, and poured a cup of tea for Zong Ruwen and herself.

"It's been much better recently." Meng Changqing said, "Master, I won't tell you empty words. When I first got there, I really wanted to turn around and come back, but there was no way. I had no way out."

Zong Ru heard this and said, "You are still making such a fuss if you have no other way. If you had a way, what would it be like?"

Meng Changqing smiled bitterly, "There is no other way for me to go."

"His Majesty knows every move you made in Liangzhou." Zong Ruwen said while looking at Meng Changqing, "How are you getting along with the imperial guards around you? I'm talking about the ones who went to Liangzhou with you."

Meng Changqing nodded, "We get along well."

"That's good. But with your temper, as long as others don't target you, you can get along well with them."

Meng Changqing smiled and said, "Thank you Master for the compliment."

Zong Ruwen laughed twice and said, "I don't mean to praise you. You have always been clear-headed. Why did you do such a thing this time?"

"Master is talking about recruiting people from other counties?"

Zong Ruwen said: "You know what your situation is. Although your family has old glory, these glory are nothing in the face of actual interests. Why do you do this? Is there really no better way?"

"There is really no other way." Meng Changqing explained, "The entire Liangzhou lacks population. What I want to achieve will definitely harm their interests. No matter what I do, it will not look good."

Zong Ruwen pushed the tea cup aside, and Meng Changqing immediately went over to add tea. Zong Ruwen took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Wei Fangyun has been guarding the border for a long time and has basically nothing to do with officials in the capital. Even I am surprised that he is willing to help you in this matter."

"Master Wei is a military attache. According to his own words, he was cared for by my father in the past, or because of old friendship, he took care of me as a nephew."

"There are many people under your father's care, including many in Beijing. Who among them has taken care of you over the years?" Zong Ruwen added, "Of course, those who resigned from official positions and worked as guards at your home do not count.

General Meng fought bravely and was upright and straightforward. When he was alive, many people were friendly with him, but after his death, those who truly remember General Meng's kindness are already by your side.

Master Wei, you have to be careful in your judgment. What does he see behind you? "

"Anyone with a discerning eye knows that I am deeply involved with the prince, but Lord Wei is in the border area and there is no need to be involved with the prince. It could only be your majesty. He thinks that your majesty values ​​me."

"What did my teacher tell you? You have to think about everything from different angles." Zong Ruwen reminded, "Is there someone behind you? If the goal is too precise, things may not be certain.

The emperor is a power, and the prince is a power below the emperor. There are some overlaps and some differences between them, but don't forget that there are more than just princes fighting for the throne in the court. "

Meng Changqing said: "A civil and military dispute?"

"The struggle is always for rights, but whichever side you stand on will benefit from the struggle." Zong Ruwen said, "In the past, when you replied to the emperor, you once said that the civil and military parties are just like the imperial court. A pair of legs, no matter which side is short, is of no use to the court.

You could understand the truth at that time, but many important officials in the court pretended not to know.

As a civil servant, even if I know some things, I cannot say them to the emperor.

You said it without any scruples, which just suits the emperor's wishes. Therefore, the emperor thinks you are very good and is willing to let the prince stay with you.

But the emperor also thought that the reason why you see so clearly is probably because you are not among them, you are not bothered by your identity, and you are not tempted by interests. "

Zong Ruwen thought of the old events a few years ago and couldn't help but sigh: "Since then, the emperor has already decided your official position. But the emperor did not expect that you would take office so hastily." (End of Chapter)