Marutsu Castle... No, it's Han Guocheng now. At a distance of seven or eight miles southwest outside the city of Hanguo, there is a small village - Sihan Village, as the name suggests, I miss the Han Dynasty.

It has been hundreds of years since the people of the village were exiled to Goguryeo from their ancestors. However, they never considered themselves Goguryeo and always felt that they were Han Chinese. Therefore, the feelings of the people in the whole village for the Central Plains are beyond doubt. Obviously, the people in the village regarded themselves as Han Chinese, and they would inevitably suffer persecution from the Goguryeo people. Therefore, their land was forcibly occupied by the ministers or nobles, and the harvest they went to farm for the ministers or nobles could only ensure that one person could barely fill his stomach, and it was obvious that these ministers or nobles were deliberately humiliating them in order to make them submit and admit that they were Goguryeo. However, the people of the village still did not give in, and with their strong will, they did the most tiring work, ate the worst food, and wore the thinnest clothes, and they did not give in, and it was passed down from generation to generation until this day.

"Hello uncle!"

Tang Zhe was wearing a simple and simple robe, putting on a friendly face, and stopped an old man at the entrance of Sihan Village.

"This son, dare to ask you are from the Central Plains?" the old man asked with some excitement when he heard Tang Zhe's voice. The people in the village regard themselves as Han Chinese, so they have been to the Central Plains when they were young, and the ancestors hope that they will not forget their roots, and if they can go back one day to the end, they will not feel strange. Therefore, Tang Zhe's voice he could hear was pure Central Plains dialect, not the Central Plains dialect of Goguryeo rap.

"Uncle, you're right, but the kid is from the Central Plains. ”

Although Tang Zhe is now the secretary of Jilin Province, he does not hold his own identity, and maintains a humble attitude in the face of an old man in his sixties or seventies.

"Okay, okay, I haven't seen anyone from my hometown for many years, so I will sit at home with the old man. ”

When the old man saw Tang Zhe admit his identity as a native of the Central Plains, he was even more excited at the moment, and invited him very warmly to his home as a guest. Although it is said that there was a war in Goguryeo, the villagers of Sihan Village never participated, and if the Goguryeo government wanted to forcibly sign them, then they would naturally not compromise, and would rather resist and die in battle than never compromise. However, Goguryeo wanted the villagers of Sihan Village to surrender, so that they would forget their Han identity and admit that they were Goguryeo, so they did not kill anyone, but kept persecuting and oppressing them by means. Therefore, the old man naturally did not know that the current Goguryeo royal family had been destroyed.

"Such a kid is cheeky and goes to his father-in-law's house to ask for a glass of water to drink!"

Tang Zhe did not refuse, there was naturally a reason why he appeared in Sihan Village today. However, now that the old man is so hospitable, he decided to put down the task for the time being, and it would be good to learn about the situation in the village with the old man. As Youzhou Mu said, politicians should go deep into the people and understand the people's feelings, so that the new system can be better promoted according to the needs of the people.

"child, go stew the chicken in the yard, I'm going to have two drinks with my hometown today. ”

"Great!"

When he arrived at the door of the house, the old man shouted angrily. Chickens and ducks can be said to be the only meat they can eat, they will only be willing to put the pot on the New Year's Festival every year, but today it is because of Tang Zhe's arrival, but the old man is directly stewed to entertain him at this time, which shows the excitement in his heart. Tang Zhe saw his father-in-law's family background at a glance, it can be said that this chicken may be the most expensive thing in his father-in-law's house, but his father did not hesitate at all, obviously, the villagers of Sihan Village are just like their name. Tang Zhe knew that if he refused, it would make his uncle unhappy, so he didn't say anything. Now, Youzhou Mu is leading the army, and these villagers who are thinking about the Central Plains will usher in spring, so why refuse.

The old man invited Tang Zhe to enter the house and sit down, this house was completely made of thatch, as long as the wind was strong, as if it could be blown away. There are a few rough wooden stools, and the dining table is also made of random splicing, and as for the bed, there are no more, a few stones are cushioned, and a wooden board is placed on it. Seeing such living conditions, even the strongest men couldn't help but want to cry.

"Let Childe see and laugh!"

The old man said a word, but there was no trace of embarrassment on his face. Obviously, being able to hold on to Sihan Village for so long, their hearts have long been tempered to be extremely strong. If Tang Zhe looked down on him because of this, he wouldn't say anything. It is a happy thing to be able to meet the people of your hometown in Goguryeo, but you don't have to be sad if the people of your hometown look down on you, maybe this kind of thing has happened countless times.

"It's serious, it's a rare thing for you to be able to fight tenaciously in a foreign country to take root today, and how can the kid dare to look down on you. ”

"Haha, Childe is heavy at talking!"

The old man laughed loudly, and then saw that his face was straight, and his vicissitudes of life showed a wise light, and he said affirmatively: "Childe didn't want to come to this village on purpose!"

"Exactly!"

Tang Zhe didn't hide it, his purpose would be known sooner or later, so why should he hide it. Besides, he could see that the old man was a learned man, and concealing his purpose might only make things worse. At that moment, Tang Zhe did not hesitate, and said directly: "Uncle, you should know that there is a war in Goguryeo these days?"

"I've heard a little!"

The old man nodded, and returned calmly, as if he was not talking about something related to himself.

"However, the people in our village all profess to be from the Central Plains and have never participated in the war in Goguryeo. Therefore, the specific situation is not very clear. ”

"I see!"

Tang Zhe nodded clearly, and then confessed directly: "Uncle, the kid won't hide it from you, in fact, the kid is under the command of Youzhou Mu, and now he is the secretary of Jilin Province." ”

"Jilin Provincial Secretary?"

The old man is also a scholar, not to mention well-informed, but he still understands the general place names and the names of officials, and he knows all the words Tang Zhe said, but he doesn't understand them together. Looking at his expression, it seemed to tell Tang Zhe: Old man, I don't read much, don't lie to me.

Tang Zhe smiled helplessly, and then explained: "Uncle, it was my family Youzhou Mu who attacked Goguryeo this time. Previously, Goguryeo and the surrounding foreign races tried to invade Youzhou, but in the end they were defeated by our Youzhou Mu, and then, the Youzhou Muqin led a large army to attack Goguryeo, and successfully pacified Goguryeo. Since then, Goguryeo has been included in the territory of Youzhou. Youzhou Mu changed the name of Goguryeo to Jilin Province, and the boy was the first governor of Jilin Province. This time I came because I heard that there were talented people in the village who lived in seclusion, so I came to invite the mountain to help. ”

"Oh!"

The old man nodded suddenly, but then he was stunned, as if he had just reacted, and asked: "Gongzi is saying that Goguryeo has been destroyed by Youzhou Mu, and it will be the territory of my Han people in the future?"

"Yes, exactly!"

Subsequently, Tang Zhe gave his husband a general description of the process, and told him that now that Goguryeo had carried out reforms and tried out a new system, the villagers of Sihan Village would no longer have to suffer the oppression of the Goguryeo people and could start living the life they wanted. Of course, if they don't want to stay in Jilin today and want to return to the Central Plains, Tang Zhe will also help them apply to Yuan Chang. However, Tang Zhe still suggested that the old man and them continue to stay in Jilin. Because, today's Jilin trial of a new system will usher in earth-shaking changes. As the birthplace of the new system, Jilin's development is naturally unlimited.

After understanding the experience, the old man burst into tears, happy, excited, and also sighed that many years of grievances and bitterness were finally over. However, as for whether to stay in Jilin or return to the Central Plains, the old man did not answer immediately.

"Childe, I don't know who the person you are looking for? There is no one in this village who the old man does not know. ”

"Thank you so much, uncle!"

Tang Zhe hurriedly saluted, and then said: "The kid came to find a hermit named Li Nianhan this time, I heard that he is a scholar of heaven and man, and is proficient in arithmetic, astronomy, geography, and the art of war. Now Jilin Province is in the midst of reform and the implementation of the new system, and such talents are needed, so the boy came. ”

"It turned out that he was looking for this kid, and the son was waiting here, and the old man asked people to call him!" When the old man heard this, he immediately patted his chest and agreed.

"No!"

Seeing this, Tang Zhe hurriedly dissuaded his father-in-law, and said eagerly: "Such a talented person, how can the kid be so sloppy when he respectfully invites him out of the mountain." And wait for the boy to prepare the gift, and the old man can take the boy to go. ”

The old man paused, turned his head to look at Tang Zhe, and said quietly: "Where can that kid in my family afford such a big gift, if he dares not to come, I won't discount his legs!"

"Uh..."

When Tang Zhe heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and said emotionally for a long time that the person he was looking for was the son of his father-in-law. At this time, Tang Zhe reacted, he hadn't asked his father-in-law's name for a long time, and hurriedly asked: "But the kid is rude, I don't know who the old man's name is?"

"Don't dare to be, old man Li Sihan. ”

At this moment, Li Sihan seemed to have changed from a rural village man to a literati who read poetry and books, but Tang Zhe was a little stunned.

"I have to do it, please forgive the secretary!"

Li Sihan saluted Tang Zhe, and then explained the reason, which made him understand why Li Sihan had such a change. It turned out that although the villagers of Sihan Village did not participate in the war of Goguryeo, these days, the Han Kingdom City is being reformed, and the land policy has been circulated in all directions, and the villagers of Sihan Village naturally know about it. When Tang Zhe and his entourage entered the village, Li Sihan saw that their identities were extraordinary, and he had already guessed in his heart that Tang Zhe was the Youzhou official who now controls Jilin Province. However, Li Sihan's ancestors were also officials of the Han Dynasty, and later because the struggle in the officialdom affected their ancestors, they were exiled to the land of Goguryeo. Therefore, Li Sihan avoids people in officialdom. Subsequently, after some temptation, Li Sihan knew that Tang Zhe was an upright and strict gentleman and a good official, so he decided to expose his identity. Otherwise, if Tang Zhe had the slightest concealment during the period, Li Sihan would not reveal his identity, and Tang Zhe was destined to return home.

"But it's the kid's clumsiness, and the talent is right in front of him, and he doesn't know it. I don't know if Mr. Li is willing to go out to help and contribute to the prosperity of my Central Plains. ”

Tang Zhe bowed respectfully, whether it was Li Sihan's age or his talent, it was worth this salute.

"Secretary Tang has tormented the old man!"

Li Sihan helped Tang Zhe up and sighed: "The old man is now old, although he has some humble opinions, it is not enough, lest he miss the great cause of Youzhou herding." However, the dog is now in the prime of life, and he has the true inheritance of the old man, but it can also be used, if Secretary Tang does not dislike it, the old man will let the dog follow Secretary Tang around, hoping that he can contribute to the creation of a prosperous era in the Central Plains. I only hate that the old man didn't meet a male lord like Youzhou Mu earlier, it's a pity!"

Tang Zhe also sighed when he heard this, but nine times out of ten, the world was not as good as it should be, but it was a pity that he was ambitious, but he was already an old man. However, this trip can be regarded as a success if Li Nianhan can be recruited. Moreover, Li Nianhan's appearance can be regarded as fulfilling Li Sihan's wish.

Not long after, a man in coarse linen clothes appeared in front of Tang Zhe. The man looked as if he were forty, but upon inquiry, he learned that he was only thirty years old. Obviously, because of the fatigue in Goguryeo, it makes him look so vicissitudes.

"Father, Mother!"

Li Nianhan saluted Li Sihan and his mother, and then saluted in front of Tang Zhe. Humble and gentleman and a filial person, Tang Zhe is naturally satisfied.

"Li Gongzi, I came here today in the hope that you can help me, I don't know if it's okay?"

"It is my wish to contribute to the construction of the Central Plains!" Li Nianhan was not hypocritical, and after listening to his own Lao Tzu's words, he accepted Tang Zhe's invitation. I said before that I had dinner at Li Sihan's house, so Tang Zhe didn't leave in a hurry, so he chatted with Li Nianhan, and then Tang Zhe briefly said Yuan Chang's thoughts and the new system, but he didn't want Li Nianhan to understand it quickly, and drew inferences from one another, Tang Zhe suddenly realized that he didn't understand something. At the moment, Tang Zhe was even more pleased, and he and Li Nianhan had a posture of hating each other, and the more they talked, the happier they became. Youzhou Mu's words are good, the master is in the people, this is not bad.

Perhaps, people like Li Nianhan have done nothing under the system of the Central Plains, but Yuan Chang's new system is extremely suitable for him. Perhaps, it was because of his experience in Goguryeo over the years that he was able to better understand the new system. There is a good saying, how can people who live above the temple understand the suffering of the people, otherwise there would be no such thing as not eating minced meat.

After eating, Tang Zhe said goodbye and left. Originally, he asked Li Nianhan to rest at home for a few days before going to work, but who knew that Li Sihan let Li Nianhan take office directly. So, Li Nianhan followed Tang Zhe away, on the way, after asking, Tang Zhe recommended Li Nianhan to take up the position of deputy director of the Department of Education, and the director was an official from Youzhou. However, Tang Zhe believed that with Li Nianhan's ability, the position of the director of the hall would soon be his.