Do you know the long song of laughter?

Chapter 257 Minglan’s visit
"Boss, Jiefu may have other considerations for doing this. Don't worry, listen to his plan first," Han Zhang advised.

Hai Wenren has been an official for many years. Although he has experience as a local official, he mostly works as an official in Bianjing.

Moreover, they also held official positions such as collation of pavilions and pavilions, admonishment officer, and Hanlin bachelor.

This kind of official position looks noble, but it does not have much real power, so the internal affairs are relatively harmonious, and there is not as much intrigue as in many departments.

Therefore, it is indeed much different in the city.

Han Zhang is different. As the Grand Prime Minister, few people can match him in terms of city and mind.

Hai Wenren was angry because he felt that Wang Anshi was abandoning himself by asking for his release.

But Han Zhang was very calm, and he could see from Wang Anshi's expression that Wang Anshi seemed to have another purpose.

Although Hai Wenren was angry, he still restrained himself after Han Zhang's persuasion. He snorted coldly, walked to a chair nearby and sat down, saying, "I want to see what he has to say."

Han Zhang sat down next to Hai Wenren, looked at Wang Anshi and said, "Jiefu, please tell me, otherwise I won't be able to persuade Mr. Bo if he really gets angry."

"Ha ha!"

In his opinion, although Ang Lee's words are somewhat novel, they have no practical significance at all.

What they need more is a solution to the problem rather than a lofty talk.

Han Zhang did not agree with his eclectic way of promoting talents and tried to persuade him.

Hai Wenren values ​​talent and learning more. As long as talent and learning can be recognized by him, he doesn't care if the other person has no fame or fame.

Han Zhang felt that Li An was just sensationalizing and trying to improve his reputation through Hai Wenren.

Although there are ways to become an official without passing the imperial examination, the achievements are very limited.

Hai Wenren had praised Li An in front of him before. Han Zhang asked someone to inquire and learned that Li An had only been in school for four or five years and was now just a child. He instantly lost interest.

Although Han Zhang and Hai Wenren both loved talents and often recommended talents to officials, the two were actually quite different.

Hearing this, Hai Wenren laughed and completely forgot about his previous unhappiness.

Wang Anshi repeated Li An's rhetoric and said: "The students thought Zi Qian's method was very good, so they took the initiative to ask the officials for release."

What Ang Lee said has also been raised by others, but the words are different, but the meaning is basically the same.

After a long time, Han Zhang said: "My uncle mentioned this person to me before, but I didn't pay much attention to him. But now it seems that I have looked down on him."

Han Zhang and Hai Wenren were both a little shocked after hearing this. They looked at each other and began to think deeply.

Therefore, he prefers to find talents among new scholars.

After the failure of the New Deal, the reformists often summarized the reasons for the failure.

However, Wang Anshi revealed the idea that Li An gave him, which made Han Zhang change some of his views on Li An.

As a Grand Prime Minister, he can naturally see the benefits of this approach.

As for some of Ang Lee's views on the reform relayed by Hai Wenren, he didn't pay much attention.

Wang Anshi smiled bitterly and said: "Master Xianggong, Duke Ming, the thing is like this..."

Han Zhang valued fame more. In his opinion, the imperial examination was actually a good selection line.

Hai Wenren still went his own way. Han Zhang didn't care much about Li An. He naturally knew it and didn't mention it in front of Han Zhang.

Now seeing Han Zhang praising Li An, he was naturally happy.

Han Zhang naturally understood what Hai Wenren was laughing at. He smiled and shook his head without caring. He said seriously: "This method is indeed wonderful, but Jiefu, you must pay attention. When you get to the place, you need to proceed step by step. Don't be impatient, let alone make changes." The flag is coming, do you understand?"

Hai Wenren was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and warned: "Jiefu, you must remember what the Grand Prime Minister said."

They all know some of the ideas of Wang Anshi's reform. Whether it is measuring land or implementing the Green Crops Law, as long as they don't say it is a reform, it can be said to be a policy to benefit the people.

As the chief official of a state, he still has this right.

Once the banner of reform is raised, it will inevitably touch the sensitive nerves of the conservatives and give them an excuse to oppose it.

Nowadays, the government does not support the reform. If the conservatives come out to oppose it, the pressure will be too great and the government may stop it. “Students understand!”

Although Wang Anshi is stubborn, it does not mean that he is pedantic. He naturally understands this.

……

Li An didn't know that his words made Wang Anshi take the initiative to request release.

At this time, he was at the door of his house, looking at Minglan in surprise.

"Brother Ziqian, have you seen enough? If not, just go to the Sheng family to hire someone and marry Minglan back." Liu Waner joked.

"Sister Wan'er!"

Minglan squeaked, blushed, and glanced at Li An secretly.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Li An glared at her, looked at Minglan and asked, "Isn't the sixth sister at Sanqing Temple? When did you come back?"

Don't forget that Ming Lan is still young and he can't do anything to marry her back.

Even if he wanted to marry her, there was no way Sheng Hong would agree.

In ordinary people's homes, it is normal for a girl to get married at the age of twelve or thirteen.

But if you have some status and face, you can't marry your daughter before she has her hair.

Sheng Hong is such a face-loving person. Not to mention Li An's low background, even if he wants to marry his daughter into a prince's family, he won't be able to agree to it before he has a hairpin.

"Brother Ziqian, my grandmother and I have been back in the city for a while," Minglan said.

"Can Brother Jin adapt?" Li An asked.

"I did feel a little uncomfortable when I first came back, but I got used to it after a few days," Minglan said.

In fact, according to Mrs. Sheng's intention, she would stay for a few months, but she couldn't bear it and Sheng Hong and Mrs. Wang would invite her every day after the new year.

Although Sheng Hong's official position is not high, he has made some friends in Bianjing over the years.

During the Chinese New Year, we always have to visit each other.

When people come to visit, they will bring their female relatives with them. When some sons and girls are older, they will also bring them with them when they reach the age to discuss marriage.

After visiting the house, according to the rules, everyone has to pay a visit to the elders in the family.

Since Mrs. Sheng is not here, she naturally cannot visit.

Although Sheng Hong explained it, some rumors spread out soon.

She said that Sheng Hong treated her aunt poorly, so her aunt went to live in a Taoist temple in anger and didn't even come back to celebrate the New Year.

Sheng Hong and Mrs. Sheng were not mother and son, and during the Chinese New Year, the old lady lived in the Taoist Temple.

Anyone who hears this will believe the rumors at least seventy-eight percent.

When Sheng Hong heard that he was anxious, he and Mrs. Wang quickly went to Sanqing Temple to invite the old lady back.

Although Mrs. Sheng is a little angry with Sheng Hong, she still cares about the reputation of the Sheng family.

In addition, Sheng Hong and Mrs. Wang begged and asked the doctor before returning to the Sheng family.

"Brother Ziqian, have you had enough chatting? Let's talk about it if we can go in, I'm freezing to death!" Liu Waner hid her feet dissatisfied.

It is still the first lunar month, there are still two days before the Lantern Festival, and the weather is getting cold.

"Oh, yes, yes, please come in quickly!" Li An quickly said sideways.

Liu Waner pulled Minglan inside, and when she passed by Li An, she gave her a look of interest.

It seems to be asking, how can you thank me for bringing this person to you?

(End of this chapter)