Friendship is the most precious thing to send charcoal in the snow, not to add icing on the cake; to get along with people, it is best to know people in the small end, rather than to make friends with each other in every way, the latter is basically fishing for the moon in the water.

But many people are often keen on the latter, and only when it comes to the end of everything does they realize that it is just a void. Why? Because no one in this world is stupid, and everyone has a scale in their psyche.

As far as this matter is concerned, he and Lian Daning are both prefects, the status of Fengyang Mansion is not worse than Suzhou Mansion, Suzhou is a big mansion, Yongle years have been out of the second grade of the prefect, and the political envoy is at the same level, for the world's crown, Suzhou and Hangzhou are at the same level, is the main grain producing area in the country, known as Suzhou and Hangzhou are familiar with the world's feet.

But Fengyang is not bad, originally at the same level as Ying Tianfu and Shuntianfu, but although he was lowered by one level, he is still the first-level mansion in the world, and he is not divided into Zhong Bo with Lian Daning's official rank.

Besides, if he pretends to turn a blind eye to this, the other party can't say anything, but he gives face, this is a peach, the other party will understand, he will appreciate it, and he will repay him in the future. This is the unspoken rule of ancient officialdom.

He is very satisfied with himself, and if this bet is right, his career will benefit for life.

"Master, this person is all released, have you forgotten what the concubines told you a long time ago, and you still can't do it?"

After the old man returned, he saw that the five wives and concubines were already waiting for him in the house, and it seemed that it was another joint operation.

"Yes, of course, I have asked him to come to our family dinner at noon tomorrow. "The prefect is really left and right.

"It's pretty much the same, in fact, the concubines are all thinking about you, master. ”

Yes, incense Wandai, as a human being, is there anything more important than this?

"However, tomorrow depends on your ability, I have this court uniform with me, and everything is inconvenient. I can only pretend that I don't know anything, that I don't see anything. "The matter has not been done yet, and the prefect has already used a trick to get rid of the golden cicada.

Although the five wives and concubines felt that the master's words were wrong, they couldn't find a reason to object, so they had to look at me, I looked at you, and went back to the eldest lady's house to discuss.

The next day was almost noon, and took a sedan chair to the Yamen of Fengyang Mansion, first in the inner Yajiao Gate into a protégé post, not long after, a scribe ran out, told him that the master was in the second hall and the master to reconcile the account.

Moreover, when I saw many people in front of the yamen, I realized that this was the busy season for grain harvesting, and the peasants were paying taxes for the country's grain completion.

"My husband is busy with official business, so I won't bother and come back another day. Besides, he said.

"I can't help it, the lord has repeatedly instructed me to let the son go to the inner office to wait for a while. ”

Besides, I had to go in with the scribe, and as I walked, I saw that the inside of the yamen was much quieter than the outside, and it was not bad to wander around inside.

Because it was still early, and I simply wanted to visit the government, the scribe acted as a tour guide.

Moreover, it is only known that the main hall is used to hear ordinary cases, and the second hall is to hear those cases that are private, mainly cases involving some female dependents, and such cases are generally not heard in public.

It was not the first time he had entered the yamen, that time in Suzhou, he had gone to the yamen of the Suzhou prefect to meet Lian Daning, but he couldn't take a good look.

According to the rules, if the master does not invite, it is not appropriate for people inside and outside the yamen to run around, but it does not hurt to have a scribe to introduce him, and the scribe knows very well where to see and where it is inconvenient to stay.

Besides, I walked and watched, but I was taken aback, this yamen occupies a really large area, after the second hall of the lobby is the office area, there are several houses that belong to the masters of each room, as well as the scribes, the yamen, the fast catching class, and a small team of government soldiers is stationed on the other side, responsible for the security of the yamen.

From afar, you can also see the government's silver storehouse, grain depot, warehouse, etc., each guarded by the government soldiers, houses, residences, water supply systems, special stables, etc., all available, orderly, a full set of people will not be less than 500 people, just like a small city independent of the downtown area.

The Ming Dynasty also had a small army, similar to the militia or armed police in later generations, they did not go out to fight, but were responsible for the security of the region, Wang Yangming Pingning King Ning rebellion, that is, the temporary conscription of several prefectures and counties of the government soldiers, actually succeeded, when the good news reached the Beijing Division, even the major bachelors, scholars did not believe it, saying that he lied about military exploits, because these prefectures and counties soldiers combat effectiveness is very low, and King Ning's tiger and wolf division can not be compared at all.

This can also prove that Wang Yangming's military level is very high, just like Han Xin, he defeated the elite division of the well-trained and brave Qi State with a group of improvised market gangsters.

Guo Ziyi, Wang Yangming, and Zeng Guofan are figures who have made contributions to reinvention in the Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It can be said that Wang Yangming's military level has reached the realm of a military strategist, which is not unrelated to the fact that his mind has reached the highest realm.

Further inside, there is the inner office, where is the living area of the prefect's family.

Isn't this a miniature version of the Imperial City? besides, such a thought flashed through my mind. Thinking about it, the government offices at all levels are naturally miniature versions of the imperial city, which is not surprising at all.

It's just that there are not as many buildings here as in the Imperial City, and the specifications have naturally dropped a lot, but there are shadows of the Imperial City everywhere.

Fengyang Mansion was originally used as the yamen of the central capital, and the specifications were the same as those of Yingtianfu and Shuntianfu when it was built, and the actual scale was grander than the yamen of Suzhou prefect.

The reason why the yamen of each province spares no expense, in fact, there is another function, that is, when the emperor inspects the world, it can be used as a temporary palace for the emperor, although the emperor takes the four seas as his home, after all, he can't build a palace anywhere, and Qin Shi Huang didn't dare to do this. Emperor Wuzong likes to play around, and wherever he goes, he is stationed in the yamen of various prefectures.

was touring, but saw a group of people coming out of the back door of the main hall, surrounded by a person wearing a four-grade official mansion, which one was not the prefect of Fengyang.

Besides, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, in the territory of Fengyang, the prefect is the parent official, which is a role that can be regarded as both tall and incomparably kind.

The prefect's face was full of spring, and he said with a smile: "There is no need to be polite, but you have to wait for a long time, although they are all chores, but it is a big matter related to the livelihood of the people, so I have to be busy." ”

Besides, he saluted again: "My husband and ancestor are worried about the people, and I still remember my protégé, which is really ashamed." ”

The prefect said, "Hey, I heard that you are engaged, so I specially took care of you and asked you to come with your family, why did you come alone? Did they forget to invite?"

After being reminded by the prefect, he suddenly remembered that before leaving, Xiao Nier and Zuo Ling were jealous of each other for who to take to the banquet, and couldn't help laughing.

The prefect didn't know why, and looked at the situation suspiciously. He only heard that a servant next to him was more familiar with the Zuo family, and told him that this little doctor seemed to be engaged to Miss Zuo. The prefect thought to himself, it seems that he is still a little lover, otherwise how dare he provoke that amorous Miss Zuo?

"My husband, I can't hide it, my protégé is still single. The so-called engagement is just a rumor, not a thing, just like others say I'm a demon, but it's a well-intentioned fabrication. ”

So, the two laughed together.

The two came to the inner hall one after the other, and several family members stepped forward to greet them.

The prefect casually asked some questions about his studies, and when he heard that he liked ancient literature and history, he sighed with emotion: "If it weren't for the imperial examination, whoever practiced Bagu Wen hard every day would be a stepping stone. You're young, but you're ambitious. ”

"Where, the protégé just likes to dance and write, has no ambitions, and doesn't like to be an official. Besides, he said, thinking about it, he added, "Being an official is a university question, and it is more difficult than doing a scholar, and I don't have that talent." ”

"I don't like to be an official, it's the real ambition, unlike me and other laypeople who float and sink in this sea of eunuchs. ”

"My husband and ancestor are doing their best for the country and the people, and sharing worries for the emperor, how can a protégé dare to look forward to a common man or two. "Besides, it's a big shot, after all, this adult really helped him a lot, if it is the opposite, he may also be in prison at the moment.

The prefect laughed, but he liked the words of this young talent, and every sentence tickled him, which was very useful.

After arranging to sit down, the prefect confessed first, went inside to change into civilian clothes, and removed the official boots and black yarn, so he easily came out to accompany him and drink tea.

"I heard that Brother Lian Nian is about to be promoted, you are his protégé, and you will follow him in the future. The prefect asked tentatively.

"Yes, there is this saying, Suzhou and Nanjing have spread all over, and the protégé just learned the sage teachings from the adults, and he has gained a lot, and he is very grateful. As for the promotion of rewards, the protégé didn't dare to think about it, and listened to the arrangement of the adults. ”

Besides, being put into the door wall by Lian Daning, in fact, he really hasn't gotten any benefits, and he has never been instructed in his studies. Of course, he has not been in Lian Daning's door wall for a short time, and he has not yet entered the official career, and the days to come are still long.

The prefect nodded secretly after hearing this, this matter is true, it seems that he is betting on the right treasure.

At the moment, he is even more affectionate, as if he is his own protégé. He also inquired about some of Lian Daning's situation, and also answered them one by one as much as he knew, especially the fact that Lian Daning and Chen Musa snatched him as a disciple. On the surface, he praised the two teachers for their love and talent, but when he heard it, the prefect's ears were different.

"So, you're still a disciple of Old Chen?"

"Well, the protégé is just learning science from the teacher, and the teacher's knowledge is afraid that I will not be able to finish it in this life. ”

The prefect looked at it, and he had to be impressed if he didn't see him for a day, I really couldn't imagine that he was a disciple of Chen Musa, no matter how poor the people were, they were also a sect master, and the people who were all over the world and the emperor were also concerned about were far from being comparable to these officials.

Besides, what he wants is this effect, he is alone in Fengyang, and there are not many people outside who want to deal with him, so it is better to take a shade under the big tree of the Fengyang prefect first.

"How is Old Chen's life?" the prefect asked, which was what he meant by asking Chen Musa's physical condition.

Besides, he talked a lot about Chen Musa's daily life, which he was really familiar with, and not a word was nonsense. I heard that the house is also very interested, although he does not study science, but he still has great respect for this kind of science master, and he looks at it like Beidou Taishan.