Ten miles outside the south city of Huangxian County, this place is accompanied by green mountains, surrounded by green water, and the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoAt the foot of the mountain, a village exists quietly. The village is not large, with only about a dozen families living here. Towards noon, the smoke curls in the village, and every household begins to prepare lunch. At the entrance of the village, a few children are playing, and the sound of immature laughter comes and goes.

"Dada"

The sound of horses' hooves came from afar.

The sound of horses' hooves made the children stop playing, and one by one their eyes widened, looking at the official road outside the mountain village, and seeing the rapidly galloping war horses, a new look appeared in their eyes.

"Someone came with four people, there were four people."

"Wow, what a tall and mighty horse. If only I could ride a horse. ”

"When the elder brother of the Taishi family returned to the village, he also rode a high-headed horse, hum, it's not that I haven't seen it, it's rare and weird."

A few children laughed and talked, very lively.

After a while, the visitor arrived at the entrance of the village.

The first person turned over and dismounted, came to a child, bent down and asked, "Xiaolang, how is Tai Shici's house going?" The person who questioned was Wang Yan, and behind Wang Yan, he was followed by Dian Wei and two soldiers with eighteen cavalry.

The child was not timid, and said with a smile: "Who are you, what is the matter with looking for the elder brother of the Taishi family?" ”

Wang Yan said: "The government issued an order to recruit Tai Shici as an official. ”

When the child heard that he was going to be an official, he was very excited, pointed sideways to the village, and said loudly: "Follow this road to the inside, and when you go to the innermost, it is Brother Taishi's house." However, Brother Taishi is not at home. ”

Wang Yan nodded and said, "Thank you Xiaolang"

"Dismount, let's go into the village."

Wang Yan asked Dian Wei and his entourage to dismount, and the group went to the village.

After a short time, Wang Yan came to the door of Tai Shici's house. Tai Shici's home was simple and unpretentious, with a half-man-high fence on the outside, and three earthen houses inside, with an earthen stove on the far right of the house. At this time, a simple old woman was cooking in front of the stove. This old woman is Tai Shici's mother, Zhang.

Before coming, Wang Yan knew that Tai Shici was not at home. Because it was difficult to persuade Tai Shici, Wang Yan changed his strategy, hoping to persuade Tai Shici's mother

Wang Yan knocked on the door and said, "Is the old lady here?" ”

Zhang said: "Who? ”

Wang Yan replied: "Under Wang Yan, come for Tai Shici." ”

As soon as he heard that it was about his son, Zhang hurriedly put down the firewood in his hand, washed his hands, and tidied up his clothes, before he stepped forward to open the door and welcomed Wang Yan and his party to the living room.

The guest and the host sat down, and Zhang said: "The humble house is shabby, and I have neglected the distinguished guests, please forgive me." ”

The words are neither humble nor arrogant, and they are quite decent.

Wang Yan saw that Tai Shici's mother had some knowledge, and he was overjoyed. The more sensible she is, the easier it is to persuade. Wang Yan shook his head and said, "It's abrupt to bother you."

Zhang's words changed and asked, "What is the matter with the distinguished guest looking for my son?" ”

Wang Yan said: "In Xia Wang Yan, the new Taishou of Donglai County. I heard that Tai Shi Ci is both civil and military, and he is a rare talent, so he specially came to visit, hoping to ask Tai Shi Ci to come out of the mountain to help. ”

After hearing this, Zhang's eyes were suspicious, and his eyes flashed with suspicion.

The person in front of you is so young, can you believe it?

Wang Yan saw Zhang's suspicions and explained: "Old lady, Tai Shi Ci is a masterpiece, even if I can deceive you, can I still deceive Tai Shi Ci?" I just took office in Donglai County, and it's normal for the old lady not to know. But with a little inquiry, you can know about me, and it's not that difficult. ”

Zhang was still vigilant in his heart, but he also agreed with Wang Yan's statement. After thinking about it, Zhang said: "Lord Wang, when my son was young, he offended the powerful people in the state, and he has taken refuge outside. If you try to recruit my son, I am afraid that you will be harmed, and even your official position will be lost. ”

Zhang stared at Wang Yan with a tentative look in his eyes.

On the one hand, you can use this matter to see if the person in front of you is really soliciting; On the other hand, Wang Yan's personality can also be analyzed through this matter. If Wang Yan was afraid of the powerful, her son would rather not be in office.

Wang Yan chuckled and said, "Dare to ask the old lady, when did Tai Shici offend someone?" ”

Zhang replied, "It was a few years ago."

Wang Yan asked again: "What official position does the offended person hold?" ”

Zhang shook his head and said, "I don't know what official position the old woman is, but it's very big." ”

Wang Yan laughed and said, "The old lady lives in a mountain village, and it is normal to not know the news from the outside world. In addition to the official position of Donglai County Taishou, the kid also has another identity. ”

"What identity?"

Zhang's eyes showed curiosity.

It seems that the youth in front of him is not simple.

Wang Yan said unhurriedly: "My father, Wang Yun, just took charge of Qingzhou this year and served as the assassin of Qingzhou. To put it in layman's terms, my father is the emperor of Qingzhou. With this relationship, does the old woman think that Tai Shici's matter is still serious? ”

"Ahh

Zhang exclaimed, and his expression became quite restrained and respectful.

In fact, Zhang is not an ordinary peasant woman, she has read some books and met some dignitaries. After seeing Wang Yan, who was too guarded, he was able to stay calm. But it only stops there, when the person in front of her is not only Taishou, but also the son of the lord of a state, she can no longer keep her composure

Zhang said respectfully: "The old woman has eyes and does not know Mount Tai, please forgive me." ”

Wang Yan smiled lightly and preached: "Old lady doesn't need to be like this, I came this time to sincerely hope that Tai Shici can go out of the mountain to help." The old lady is a native of Donglai County, so she should know the suffering of Donglai County. ”

"Over the years, the livelihood of Donglai County has withered, the people are very difficult, and countless people have been displaced. It is very difficult for me to change this dilemma alone. Only by working together can we change Donglai County as quickly as possible, so that the people can live a peaceful life. ”

"Taishi Zhuang was born in Donglai County, grew up in Donglai County, and is even more capable. In this case, he should take on the heavy responsibility and do his part for the people of Donglai County. ”

Wang Yan said sincerely: "The kid hopes that the old lady can persuade one or two and invite the Taishi strong man to come out of the mountain." ”

After saying this, Zhang was also quite excited.

She heard Wang Yan's sincerity in recruiting Tai Shici, and felt Wang Yan's urgency to change Donglai County.

Such an official made the Zhang family awe-inspired.

Wang Yan took out the letter of appointment and handed it to Zhang, "Old lady, this is a letter of appointment for Tai Shici, I appoint him as the captain of Fenwu and serve in the army." If he is willing to go out, just invite him to the county office. ”

"Dian Wei, send the armor on."

Wang Yan gave an order, and Dian Wei immediately sent the prepared official uniform and armor.

A flash of joy flashed in Zhang's eyes, but he didn't agree immediately, thinking that this adult looked very good, but he also had to inquire about how to be an official, and he also needed to ask for his son's opinion.

Zhang smiled and said gratefully: "My lord is kind, the old woman thanked Ziyi for her kindness." Ziyi is not at home, and when he returns, the old woman must tell him, okay? ”

Wang Yan said: "Thank you, old lady"

Zhang's words changed and said, "It's almost noon, and it's too late to prepare a sumptuous lunch, so let's eat some coarse tea and light rice in the cold house." ”

Wang Yan said: "If there is still something to do, don't bother." ”

"Farewell"

Wang Yan got up and planned to leave.

Zhang once again opened his mouth to stay, but Wang Yan politely refused. In this way, Zhang no longer persuaded and sent Wang Yan and the others away. After Wang Yan left, Zhang put the appointment letter and armor together and carefully put them back into the room.

In the evening, a young man approached the village on horseback. At the entrance of the village, the young man turned over and dismounted, led the horse straight inside.

The young man's sword eyebrows are in the sideburns, his eyes are bright, and his instruments are lofty, which is quite extraordinary.

This person is none other than Tai Shici.

After leading the horse to the door of the house, he pushed open the door, entered the courtyard and shouted, "Mother, I am back." ”

Zhang hurriedly walked out and said happily: "It's good to come back"

Tai Shici took a sack from the horse's back and put it in the room, before he came out and said, "This time I came back, my son brought some food and meat, enough for you to eat for a month." ”

Zhang said: "The food you brought back last time hasn't been eaten yet. ”

Tai Shi Ci said with a smile: "There is not too much food, just save it." ”

The mother and son laughed and sat down in the courtyard. After chatting about family life, Zhang's expression became serious, and he said: "Ziyi, at noon today, Taishou Wang Yan came to visit and recruit you to become an official. ”

When Tai Shi Ci heard this, he frowned slightly, but he didn't expect Wang Yan to find his home.