There was a heavy snowfall in Laba, and it took four days to melt away.

In the past two days, Gu Haotian accompanied Pang Wanchun to walk around Liangshan, introduced him to the relevant situation of Liangshan Manor, and introduced him to a group of heroes on the mountain. In just two days, everyone got to know each other very well. Pang Wanchun was deeply moved by Gu Haotian's honesty, so when Gu Haotian asked him to be the commander of the archer battalion, Pang Wanchun agreed without much thought. One is because of Gu Haotian's trust, and the other is because of his little sister Pang Qiuxia.

After Pang Qiuxia went up the mountain, Zhou Yunqing fulfilled his promise and took her to get acquainted with Pan Jinlian, Chunya and other women, and of course confirmed the relationship between him and Pang Qiuxia. Zhou Tong was not on the mountain, so the Li family took charge of the matter and gave Pang Qiuxia a pair of bracelets and a ring, which was considered to be a fixed name, and only waited for Zhou Tong to come back and do a happy event.

At this point, Pang Wanchun and the others were firmly on Liangshan's chariot. No, on this afternoon, Pang Wanchun, Lei Jiong, and Ji Ji went to the training camp to report together, and trained with the recruits from Jinling Town.

Let's say that Gu Haotian sent the three of them into the teaching team, and turned around to the Jixian Palace, but saw Gu Song sitting in Wen Huanzhang's public room.

"Haotian, it seems that you have to go back to the ancient village for a few days."

Wen Huanzhang saw Gu Hao coming in, so he spoke.

"The students from Gujiazhuang are going to go back this year, but what is the master referring to?"

"You look at this first, but it's the information that Shili Xiang just delivered."

Wen Huanzhang said and handed over a piece of paper. Fan Haotian took it and took a look, and it was written: Xu Churen was transferred back to Beijing and set off on the 16th of this month.

"Xu Zhixian has been in Yuncheng for less than a year, why did he leave again." Gu Haotian was deeply surprised.

"The officialdom of the Zhou Dynasty, who can say it clearly, besides, Lord Xu was originally delegated by Beijing officials, and it is normal to go back."

"So I'm really going to go back right now, but I don't know what else is?"

"The little official has forgotten, in a few days, the agency of the immortal drunk will be a year old, and it is time to buy it again, I heard that Shilixiang has now lived in many merchants from all over the world." Honka replied on the side.

Forgetting this stubble, Gu Haotian was shaken, and he didn't know that it had been another year unconsciously.

"Everything is urgent, I will go back to Gujiazhuang tomorrow morning, and I will hand it over to the master here, and the escort of the new wine and sailor camp will follow, and please Uncle Gusong to work hard."

After several people discussed related matters, Gu Haotian went to Zhonghua Hall's own office room. He also instructed Qin Sheng, who was on duty today, to bring someone to inform Liu Yuan and Zhuang Mingli to come over.

Zhuang Mingli worked at the nearby infrastructure and arrived soon. After going up the mountain for a few months, the petty official talked to him for the first time, and he was expecting but apprehensive.

"Master Zhuang, how about going up the mountain for a few months?"

"Petty officials, don't call any master, so that the students will be ashamed, but the months on this mountain are the most comfortable days that students have ever lived in half their lives, if there is half a lie, heaven and earth will not tolerate it."

Zhuang Mingli thought that the petty official heard some rumors that were unfavorable to him, and he was uneasy, but he was cursed.

"Mingli is too careful, everyone you do on the mountain is in the eyes, but there is one thing looking for you today, that is, Zhu Gui, the manager of the pig iron firm in Jinling Town, wants to have another appointment, in my opinion, Mingli is a suitable candidate, I don't know if I am willing to give in."

"Jinling Town! Steward of the Comptoir!"

Zhuang Mingli was stunned for a moment when he heard it, he thought that it would take a little bit of speech and suffer some grievances, but it suddenly became a great thing, he stayed in the mountain for a long time, he naturally understood what it meant to be in charge, and Jinling Town was lonely, if it wasn't for the people who believed it, the manor would never consider it, in fact, it can be seen from the predecessor Zhu Gui that he is the earliest henchman around the petty official!

"Mingli can be difficult, otherwise it is not too late to discuss it with the family." Gu Haotian saw that he was stunned, thinking that he couldn't make a decision.

"The students will never let the petty officials down according to their orders." Zhuang Mingli came back to his senses and immediately spoke, but his tone was categorical.

"That's very good, and hurry up and make some preparations, and set off tomorrow."

So he was in a hurry to transfer Zhu Gui back, but because he heard that Xu Churen was going back to Beijing just now, Gu Haotian suddenly thought of a very important thing that he had to do, and now that it was stable, Zhuang Mingli was also a available person, so he made a temporary decision.

As soon as Zhuang Mingli left with his front foot, Liu Yuan followed and came in. Gu Haotian recruited him, but he wanted to send him to Gujiazhuang, Gujiazhuang was first left behind by Ma Xun and Gu Bo, and then only Gu Bo was left, and then there was not enough manpower on the mountain, so he sent a captain of the personal guard battalion, and this captain transferred him to the infantry battalion when the camp was expanded in the early stage.

Gu Haotian originally intended to let Qin Sheng go, but after Liu Yuan and Chen Yun came in, he had new ideas, Liu Yuan was a little older, steady, and had high martial arts, but he was a more suitable candidate.

Liu Yuan was also a little surprised when he heard that the little official asked him to go to Gujiazhuang, because that place was another home of the little official, and it used to be the closest person to the little official.

The personnel arrangements in Jinling Town and Gujiazhuang show that Liangshan's talent pool is becoming richer and richer, and more importantly, it shows that Liangshan's operating system and Gu Haotian's employment ideas have begun to show results. All the people who go up the mountain can quickly return to their hearts, be willing to be used by Liangshan, and be happy to contribute to the ancient family.

In the early morning of the next day, Gu Haotian took Bian Xiang, Shi Qian, Pan Jinlian and others, and set off back to Gujiazhuang early in the morning.

At noon, the boat docked at Gujiazhuang. After the autumn, Gu Haotian once went home to worship his ancestors, and then hurried to Jeju, and now he didn't realize that it was two months, and Gujiazhuang became an inn for him.

The group went to the village to rest, Gu Haotian introduced Liu Yuan to his father and Bian Zhong and others, and arranged for the handover of the guards, and in the afternoon he made it easy for Bian Xiang and others to enter the city.

Since Zhu Gui went to Jinling Town, there has been no suitable shopkeeper candidate, until after the caravan crisis, that Gu Tao suddenly entered Gu Haotian's field of vision, he was young, courageous, and a local, so he appointed him as the shopkeeper of Shilixiang.

When Gu Haotian and the others arrived, it was almost noon, and Gu Tao came out to greet him when he heard the news. After some experience in the northland, it seems that he is much more mature and capable.

"Brother Gu Tao learned the news of Xu Zhixian's departure."

"But Zhu Tong said it when he was drinking here."

The news of Xu Churen's departure was sent to the mountain by Gu Tao a few days ago, and Gu Haotian saw that it was still early, so Gu Tao sent someone to invite Zhu Tong to come over for a small gathering at noon.

About half an hour later, I heard Zhu Tong's bold voice coming from the lobby.

"I haven't seen the little official for a long time, why did I have to come to Yuncheng today?"

"Tired of the governor's head, I happened to go out of a long way recently, I just came back a few days ago, and I came upstairs to sit."

Zhu Tong can now be said to be Gu Haotian's all-weather friend, and Gu Haotian also respects this loyal and upright man very much.

The two of them sat down and used some wine and food. Gu Haotian cut the topic to the topic.

"Xu Zhixian, who has been in office for less than a year, why did he suddenly leave?"

"This matter is not very clear below, in fact, there were rumors half a month ago, and I came to confirm it three days ago, and now I will leave just when the new county commander arrives."

"Who is Xinzhi County?"

"I know this, it's Shi Wenbin, a professor in Jeju Prefecture."

It turned out to be Shi Wenbin, Gu Haotian was secretly happy in his heart, thinking of an investment in Jeju at the beginning, and now he thinks that he has bought potential stocks.

He also remained silent, and only took a piece of worship to ask Zhu Tong to hand it to Xu Churen, and asked him to take the time to see him. So the two of them ate for a while and then parted.

Shen Shixu, Zhu Tong sent someone to bring a letter, saying that the Xu County Order was invited. So Gu Haotian brought a gift and went straight to the back office of the county government.

It's still the old place I've been to a few times ago, and it's still those old things, but it's the generous old man who is leaving.

Gu Haotian stepped into the simple living room, and the wrinkled old man was already sitting there waiting, with a kind smile in the warm sun after the snow, just like an elderly grandfather.

"Haotian is here."

"The student is ashamed."

When the caring and vicissitudes of life voice came, Gu Haotian felt a sour feeling in his heart, and he kneel on the ground with both knees in front of the old man. After the autumn, for several months, he did not visit this nameless teacher who cared for him, although he said that everything was entangled, but Liangshan was only half a day's journey so far, and at that time he just felt that the coming day was long, but now he thinks about it but he feels ashamed.

"Haotian doesn't need a big gift, please get up quickly."

Xu Churen looked at the young man kneeling on the ground in front of him, just like looking at his juniors, Yuncheng for a year, if he has achieved something, he has found this piece of jade in front of him, thinking that after he enters Beijing, he will not be free, I just hope that this kid can do something for the country and the world in the future.

"My lord, why did you leave in a hurry after less than a year in power? Where are they going? Gu Haotian was most curious about this matter, and after sitting down, he was anxious to ask.

Xu Churen didn't answer immediately, he held the teacup and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke:

"The court does things, there are many whys, and the ministers are only obedient. As for the official position, for me, an old man, it is even more fleeting, and the worries in my heart are nothing more than whether I can do things for the people. ”

The old man said nothing more, although Gu Haotian did not find out the real reason for his resignation, he obviously felt that Xu Churen's entry into Beijing this time was by no means a pleasant journey.

"Boss, you have been an official for many years, and you have done countless things to the court and the people, and now that you are old, why not give up the worries of officialdom and enjoy your old age in peace, there is a manor in the student's home, the scenery is good, if you are willing to go, you can just be accompanied by Mr. Wen, chant poetry and composition, drink and go green, wouldn't it be happy."

Gu Haotian quietly tested it.

"The old man wants to go, but he is unwilling! Haotian doesn't need to persuade me, I have the fate to meet in the future, tonight the old servant has prepared a few side dishes, and accompany me to get drunk. ”

After Xu Churen finished speaking, he served the wine and food with the old servant. So one old and one young, sat in the back hall, cups to and fro, until the time of the lamplight. Xu Churen was already eight or nine drunk, and Gu Haotian was rarely drunk.

"Ming - next year's spring, Haotian and must work hard." When parting, Xu Churen said vaguely, but at the end he shook his head, "That's it—that's it, just do your best." ”

It's rare to get drunk, and the next day I was dizzy, and in Pan Jinlian's chatter, the day passed quickly.

On the 15th, the new county commander Shi Wenbin arrived, and Gu Haotian, as a young talent in Yuncheng County and a new imperial examination, naturally had to go to greet him, and he came to meet each other

Just after midnight, the wharf outside the east gate was crowded with people welcoming the new officials. It wasn't until the last minute that the official ship that Shi Wenbin took docked. Then, amid the sound of salutes and cheers, he stepped off the ship with great ambition.

The two chief officers, the old and the new, greeted at the pier, and then got on the sedan chair side by side and left. Gu Haotian stood far behind the crowd, he didn't want to be in the limelight on this matter.

That night, Yuncheng celebrities held a grand banquet for the two new and old magistrates in Shilixiang. Gu Haotian took the opportunity to toast with Shi Wenbin with a glass of wine, which was regarded as a greeting. The next morning, at the west gate of Yuncheng County, an ox cart went out with simple luggage.

Post Road Changting, Shi Wenbin, Gu Haotian and others for Xu Churen to travel, after three glasses of sake, Xu Churen boarded the car to go.

"Hao's astronomical name spread all over Jingdong, at this time the old man went to the capital, why not give a poem to remember this scene."

At this moment, Shi Wenbin said to Gu Haotian with a smile.

Everyone has heard the name of this new imperial examination person for a long time, but they have never witnessed it in person, and they are suddenly full of expectations, even Xu Churen can't stop.

Gu Haotian thought for a while, and suddenly remembered a famous farewell poem in later generations, so he said:

"The student didn't have a suitable work for a while, but he remembered that he saw a poem in an idle book a few days ago, which was also suitable for the occasion, and now he uses it as a gift for adults."

"Outside the long pavilion, by the ancient road, the grass is green.

The evening breeze blows the willow flute, and the sunset is outside the mountain.

The end of the sky, the corner of the earth, the acquaintance is half scattered.

A cloudy wine is full of joy, don't dream cold tonight. ”

The audience was silent.

"'A turbid wine is all over the place', Haotian said it wonderfully, Yuncheng for a year, I have to say goodbye to this masterpiece, there is no regret, the old man will go." Xu Churen laughed and boarded the car.