Qingniu Station, according to legend, Lao Tzu passed through this place to rest on the way out of Tongguan, and got the name of preaching and preaching on the ground.

Xue Shao and the other three came here after resting overnight in Wenxi County, obviously arriving a day before Princess Taiping. So Xue Shao stayed here with the official saucer and waited for the princess's car to drive as agreed.

The post station of Datang is designed for officials who go out on business or pawns who deliver official documents. Officials stay at the post station with official documents or official dishes, and every qiē expense is free. And depending on the rank of the official, the treatment also varies.

A five-grade Beijing official like Xue Shao moved in, and the treatment was naturally good. After eating and drinking, Xue Shao had nothing to do to chat with Yicheng, and learned that Qingniuyi was located under the rule of Xianyang County. More than half a year ago, Xianyang County took up a new "bold" county magistrate, and at the beginning of his tenure, he took a bold step to destroy several groups of ruffian bullies and green forest bandits who were rampant in the county, and vigorously cracked down on the trafficking of illicit salt, human trafficking, and horse smuggling. As a result, it angered Li Du, the local magnate of these underworld forces, the local magnates of Xianyang, and the royal clan "Marquis of Xianyang County". Li Du repeatedly pressured the county order to force him to release or stop the attack, but the county order ignored it and refuted Li Du in public. Li Du was furious and sent thugs to seriously injure the new county magistrate and stay in bed for more than a month.

As a result, the new county magistrate still insisted on strict law enforcement and crime fighting from his hospital bed. And within a month of bed rest, he reviewed more than 100 backlogs left by his predecessor, and there was no grievance afterwards, and the people were all grateful.

Li Du saw that he couldn't intimidate the new county order, so he sent some people to Chang'an Yushitai to accuse the new county commander of corrupting the law and harming the place. The Imperial Observatory immediately sent someone to investigate the facts. As a result, without waiting for the new county commander to get up from the hospital bed to deal with the questioning of the imperial history, the people of Xianyang spontaneously ran to the county government to stop the imperial history, and told him the truth about the new county commander after he took office.

As a result, instead of being questioned, the new county order, which was supposed to be picketed by the imperial court, was commended and rewarded by the imperial court. The Marquis Li, who used to cover the sky with one hand in Xianyang County, was stripped of his title and demoted to a commoner, and he was not allowed to return to Beijing from then on.

This new county magistrate of Xianyang County is a big acquaintance who Xue Shao once sponsored, and Yao Yuanchong, the champion of the Ming Economic Department in this year's imperial examination!

After listening to these stories, Xue Shao clapped his knees and stood up, "Moon slave, Hongye, come with me to visit this famous parent Qing official, Yao Ming Mansion!" ”

After confessing to Yicheng, the three of them rode on horseback, and soon arrived at the county seat and found the county office.

After entering the city, Xue Shao's first feeling was that although Xianyang was not a big place, the market was well organized, Shangfu was active and safe, and the people were easy-going and comfortable. In today's society in Datang, the weather of a county town can most directly reflect the governance ability of local officials.

Xue Shao couldn't help but secretly rejoice in his heart, Yao Yuanchong was indeed a capable official who could do practical things and dared to do practical things. Now that he has made a name for himself in Gyeonggi Xianyang, it will not be difficult for me to find a way to promote him to Chang'an as an official. Now that I have left the army and have no real power, if I don't bring a few helpers to my side, I will really be alone!

As soon as he arrived at the county office, Yao Yuanchong immediately greeted him in person.

Xue Shao's sudden visit obviously made Yao Yuanchong overjoyed, and he hurriedly invited Xue Shao and others to the inner hall to entertain them.

After a tea talk, Yao Yuanchong told Xue Shao about some of his experiences after coming here, and Xue Shao also told Yao Yuanchong some interesting stories about his military career, and they talked happily with each other.

Xue Shao felt that although he didn't get along with Yao Yuanchong much, he really felt a little bit of a confidant and friend. No matter how long the two have been apart, they will always have a topic, and their friendship will last as long as old wine.

"Brother Yao has only been a county magistrate for half a year, and his achievements are not small, and his reputation is extraordinary." Xue Shao said, "Have you ever thought about transferring Chang'an as an official? ”

Yao Yuanchong's eyes lit up when he heard this, then he smiled, waved his hand and said, "Xue Gongzi, let me ask anyone who is an official, who doesn't want to be an official at the feet of the Son of Heaven?" However, Yao's family background is still shallow, and although he has a small reputation, he is still not enough to worry about. I don't want to go to Chang'an too early to become an official, and it may be more beneficial for me to accumulate more political experience in the Xianyang County Yali. ”

"It's good to be down-to-earth and take it one step at a time." Xue Shao nodded and said, "At present, I have temporarily left the army and served in the military department. Brother Yao worked hard in Xianyang first. If the right time comes in two years, I will introduce Brother Yao to the capital as an official. When the time comes, don't shirk! ”

"Bingbu?" Yao Yuanchong blinked thoughtfully and nodded, "From the affairs of the military state, it can be regarded as a practical thing." Good, good. ”

"Yu Hongye." Xue Shao called.

"The autumn leaves are here." Yu Hongye, who had been listening quietly from the side, stood up and promised it.

Xue Shao pointed at Yao Yuanchong and said with a smile: "This Yao Mingfu is a rare talent, a good official. You have the opportunity to promote the name of this Yao Ming Mansion's virtue and talent in your circle. ”

"Momiji commands." Yu Hongye smiled slightly and promised to do so.

Yao Yuanchong was stunned for a moment, "Xue Gongzi, where is this girl sacred?" What is the 'circle' of your mouth? ”

Xue Shao laughed, "Why should Brother Yao ask more?" Later, you will naturally understand! ”

"Ho...... Meaning? Yao Yuanchong was confused.

Xue Shao laughed and stood up, "Brother Yao is busy with official business, so I won't bother anymore." Just take your leave! ”

"Hey, Xue Gongzi wait, why don't you eat and leave?" Yao Yuanchong was anxious, "You come and go, don't let Yao do some landlord friendship, Yao is too rude!" ”

"No need!" Xue Shao said with a smile, "You are now a clean and honest parent, how can you have a private banquet in the capital, and it will greatly damage your wisdom if you pass it out." As a precaution, I'd better go. Brother Yao wants to eat and drink, just come to Chang'an to find me! ”

Yao Yuanchong laughed, "Good, good!" Then today, it's up to Xue Gongzi! ”

Laughter dispersed, and Xue Shao and the other three returned to the post house the same way.

After sitting down, Yu Hongye said curiously: "Childe, are you very good friends with this Yao Ming Mansion?" ”

"It's not great. However, he was carried by me all the way. Xue Shao asked rhetorically, "Is there a problem?" ”

Yu Hongye smiled slightly, "Hongye has no problem. It's just that if you ask clearly, Momiji will know how to do things. ”

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile, "Tell me, how will you introduce and recommend Yao Yuanchong to those princes, nobles and dignitaries you have met?" ”

Yu Hongye bowed his hands with low eyebrows and said, "Childe, if you want the name of this Yao Ming Mansion to spread around and even reach the heavens, you must first start with the top boss of the Xianyang County Order, the Yongzhou Thorn Mansion. ”

"That's right, the county official might as well be in charge now, first of all, he must open up the joint of his boss-assassination history." Xue Shao nodded approvingly, "What's next?" ”

"Next, it's the ministry." Yu Hongye said, "The Ministry of Officials is directly in charge of the performance evaluation of officials. A large part of the evaluation methods of the four virtues and 27 are very lively, and praise or disparagement is actually in the hands of the likes and dislikes of officials. Wei Xuantong, the secretary of the ministry, Hongye had a relationship with him. ”

"Not bad! Even a big man like Wei Xuantong has made friends! Xue Shao laughed, "I've only met Wei Xuantong twice, and I feel that he is not very easy to get along with." How do you feel? ”

"I think...... Acceptable! Yu Hongye's face flushed slightly and said with a smile.

Xue Shao laughed again, "That's right, that's right!" Wei Xuan is not easy for me to make friends with such a person, but you, the big owner of Yaochi Yulin, are much easier than me to make a move. ”

"Childe teased." Yu Hongye hurriedly bowed his hand and said, "Actually, Hongye only represents Her Royal Highness the princess and you, Gongzi, to make friends with those characters." They know that when they intersect with the autumn leaves, they also intersect with the princess and the horse. ”

Xue Shao nodded, Yu Hongye's identity as a social intermediary is indeed very powerful. Many people are inconvenient to make friends themselves, she can come forward on her behalf; There are many things that are difficult to deal with by herself, and she can do it for her.

"Momiji, you're really a lucky guy!" Xue Shao slapped his knees and smiled, and said, "I will entrust Yao Yuanchong's affairs to you." As the first task I give you, make sure to spread his good reputation as much as possible, and try to pave the way for him to be transferred to the center as an official! ”

"Yes, Childe!" Yu Hongye solemnly promised.

Xue Shao nodded and smiled expectantly, I have seen a lot of commercial advertising promoters and Internet hype promoters in the 21st century. Now use the officialdom connections to try the "hype packaging" Yao Yuanchong, hoping to make him as promoted as possible and become my right-hand man!

If this case can be handled well, in the future, why worry about the gathering of talented helpers and the full-fledged wings?

In the same way, if this case is successful, I can use the same method against my enemy, and use the sword of public opinion to kill him invisibly!

The power of public opinion is infinite!

After resting all night, before noon the next day, Princess Taiping's car arrived at Qingniu Station as scheduled.

Two days after a small farewell, Princess Taiping saw Xue Shao's extraordinary happiness and joy, and as soon as they met, she pulled him into her carriage and hugged him tightly, until she entered Chang'an City and was about to part ways, and she did not separate for half a moment.

Before the wedding, the bride and groom are not allowed to see each other when they return to their respective families, and they have a lot of their own affairs to do.

"Xue Lang, we are finally getting married!" Princess Taiping was a little excited and a little reluctant, "But in the next five days, we won't be able to meet!" ”

"In five days, we'll have a lifetime to stay with!" Xue Shao kissed her.

"Then I'll wait for you, come and marry me!" Princess Taiping's face was red and glamorous, happy and hopeful.

"Okay." Xue Shao smiled mysteriously, "In five days, I will step on the colorful auspicious clouds to marry you!" ”

"What? What colorful auspicious clouds? ”

Princess Taiping was wondering, Xue Shao jumped out of the carriage in a flash, rode the dragon treasure horse and walked away laughing.

"Hey, what colorful auspicious clouds?! ――”