The next day, Xie Wan came to visit Zhao Zhen.

After a few words of the Analects, she turned to Zhao Zhen to talk about his departure shortly thereafter. said: "Lord Zhao joined the office at the age of 21, and for 22 years, he has made meritorious contributions and hard work to the people of Sheji, especially in Qinghe County in the past three years, he has been conscientious and loves the people like a son. This time I entered Beijing, I guess I am going to be promoted. ”

Zhao Zhen had already heard Mrs. Zhao say that this Xie San girl was very old in mental thinking, so she was not very surprised to hear her say this.

He took a little bit of the elders to see the kindness of the younger generations, and said to Xie Wan with a smile: "The old man has been an official for decades, and he never cares about what others say, he only cares about his own conscience. It doesn't matter whether you are promoted or not, it matters whether you can do practical things for the people. Besides, there are many capable people in this dynasty, and the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and in the future, it will gradually become the world of young people like Uncle Ling and Brother Ling. ”

Xie Wan smiled: "The adult is too modest, the third uncle doesn't mention him, but my brother is still immature." After a pause, she said: "Although the next place can face the people more directly, if the power in the hand is greater and the scope of jurisdiction is wider, with the mind of an adult, won't it be able to benefit the people on a larger scale?" ”

Zhao Zhen sighed and nodded thoughtfully.

Xie Wan stood up, walked to his desk, picked up a pen and wrote the word "end". Then put the pen and said:

"Please forgive the younger generation for trespassing, the word in the adult's expression is upright, and the word in it not only explains the character of the adult, but also can be seen as the adult's encouragement to himself. The adults are full of talents, and they have such a heart that sympathizes with the sufferings of the people, if they always condescend to the locality. It's a shame. In my opinion, what adults lack is not talent. It's an opportunity, if there is such an opportunity. The people below will surely be more protected by you. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen stood up and faced the bookshelf sideways, avoiding Xie Wan's gaze.

He didn't know that what he lacked was an opportunity, more than 20 years, from the lowest ninth grade to the current seventh grade, he stayed for more than 20 years. As long as he is asked to move his position, even if he still lets go outside, he is willing! But he doesn't have connections, so it doesn't matter. What kind of place is that, a place to open the back door for the powerful! What if he is not even?

This is the heart disease that he has been depressed in his heart for many years, and no one has always poked his scar, but now he is picked open by Xie Wan violently, and the words are still on the point, which makes him a little difficult to deal with.

"You should read more of the "Female Commandments", these career economics are only what your brother needs to ask about."

For a long time, he suppressed his surging mood, bowed his head and said to Xie Wan.

Xie Wan smiled. said: "The Zhao family is also a family of poetry, how can adults believe that small family's 'women are virtuous' or something like that?" If this is the case, why do the ladies of the noble and noble families in Beijing spend a lot of money to hire female teachers? and even the princesses in the palace. They all have the same right as the princes to ask their masters to teach them.

"The so-called lack of talent for women is virtue, but small households and shallow people can't afford this price, for fear of cultivating their daughters. In the future, he will be picked up by other people's families again. A truly knowledgeable person would not want his daughter to be a waste who only knows how to embroider and give birth. ”

She couldn't have been more blunt. There is indeed no saying in this dynasty that a woman who does not study is a good girl and a good daughter, if she is talented but not virtuous. It's just that the ancestors left it behind and it was misinterpreted.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be shocked when she heard this. How could she, a child who has not yet reached adulthood, have such insight? Even if it was taught by adults, with the current Xie family, I'm afraid that no female dependant knows about the affairs of the Jingshi's inner house, right? That's it, the key is that she still has a confident face when she says this, and she doesn't look like picking up people's teeth at all.

He looked at her, took two deep breaths, and said, "How do you know that the Xungui family spends a lot of money to hire a female teacher?" ”

Xie Wan straightened up, "My lord forgot that our family has a collection of 100~10,000#^^ small!" Say? I really don't know if I don't go, but when I went there, I found that there was everything, what miscellaneous records, wild histories, and those of the previous dynasty and the current dynasty. If you read more books, you will naturally know. Not only that, but I also know that there was a drought in the area 10 years before I was born, and hundreds of people died of starvation. ”

Zhao Zhen stared at her blankly for a long time before exhaling the breath in her throat.

- I see!

He nodded appreciatively. In any case, reading more books is different, and the third girl Xie that Mrs. said in the past is very sensible and sophisticated, presumably because she likes to read. He speculated.

Unexpectedly, there was a studious second young master Xie Lang in the second room, and a third girl Xie Wan who had a wide range of knowledge.

When he spoke again, his tone softened considerably.

"That's what I said, but after all, these things are not suitable for women to talk about, you just say that some piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are better than this."

"It depends on who you're talking to." Xie Wan said with a smile: "If you talk to someone like an adult who is in the middle of an official career, you will naturally be inseparable from this industry." ”

Zhao Zhen was stunned when she heard this, but she was a little playful again, and said, "Then what do you want to tell me?" ”

Xie Wan picked up the word "duan", blew the ink on his head, and said, "Of course, it is about the adult's visit to Beijing to report on his work. ”

This time, without waiting for him to speak, she had already continued. "Do you know that I have a cousin who works in the Sixth Branch?"

Zhao Zhen frowned, and blurted out, "But that Lord Jin Yongjin?" ”

Xie Wan nodded: "It's him." Uncle Jin is in the six departments, and the grade is equivalent to that of Lord Zhao, and they are all seven grades, although they don't care about the six departments, they have the responsibility of supervising the six departments, and they have great power. If Lord Zhao can be recommended by Uncle Jin, with your qualifications, stay in Beijing, or send him to other places as a governor, it should not be a big problem. ”

Zhao Zhen's expression was stiff, and after half a day, she was finally a little moved.

The girl mentioned. But I don't know Lord Jin, how can I ask to see him? Speaking of this, he sighed gloomily, "This time of year is the most lively time for the Yamen of the Ministry of Officials, and there are so many officials from all over the country who report on their work, who hasn't sharpened their heads and made it in?" I think it's Lord Jin's house, but I'm afraid the tea doesn't stop. ”

He has been in Qinghe for three years, where will he not know about these local connections? But Xie Wan consciously mentioned it at the moment, and he didn't think it could be of any use, the six departments were the emperor's henchmen, and the six departments were not effective, and the six departments could report to the saint at any time, that is, the saint issued a will, and after they reviewed it, they thought it was inappropriate, and they also had the right to seal it and not send it.

Jin Yong, as an official of such a powerful department, who wouldn't want to follow his path?

"Adults don't have to be ambitious. Don't you still have me? Xie Wan said with a smile.

"You?" Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "What, do you want to hand over a letter of recommendation to Uncle Ling for me?" ”

Xie Wan didn't care about his teasing, and only said: "My lord has always been a man of his word, I only ask you, if I let you into the Jin Mansion, how will you stay?" ”

When Zhao Zhen heard her say this, she couldn't help but put on a bit of a positive face: "If I really have the opportunity to see Lord Jin, no matter whether I am promoted or not in the future, and no matter where I go, I will never forget the girl's affection, and I will regard the girl as a confidant for the rest of my life!" ”

Xie Wan grinned: "This is what you said personally, my lord." ”

Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "Naturally, I said it!" ”

Xie Wan took out a letter from his sleeve, "I haven't written to my cousin and aunt for a few days, and if you want to enter Beijing, please help me take a detour." As long as you say that you carried the letter on my behalf, the people of your cousin's family will let you in. ”

Zhao Zhen originally only thought she was talking about children, and kept laughing, but now she saw that she had even written the letter, and it was clearly written the word Jin Yong, that is, even the address had been written on it, the smile suddenly condensed on her face little by little, she took it with both hands, and held her breath for a long time before looking at Xie Wan: "Girl, is this serious?" ”

Xie Wan picked up the tea in his hand, "Do you still think I'm telling a joke?" ”

Zhao Zhen hung in his throat for a long time, looked down at the envelope in his hand, and the two lines of words were tactful with a bit of grandeur, as if the owner of the word was beginning to show momentum, which made people feel a little solemn for no reason.

Right now, Xie Wan's intention to use Jin Yong's power to support him is obvious, and it is very practical.

No matter how old Xie Wan is, even if she is just a three-year-old doll, he knows the affection between the second room of the Xie family and the Jin family, as long as he has this letter, he will definitely be able to enter the door of the Jin Mansion.

He didn't know whether Xie Wan's help was because of the relationship between the two families at the moment, which was half relatives and half friends, or because of the honest image he had established in Qinghe for three years, in short, he really felt that he really had the opportunity to fight with other officials. Even if he can't get Jin Yong's favor, he has no regrets.

"The girl treats Zhao so well, I don't know how to reciprocate?" He spoke slowly, his tone completely devoid of his previous contempt.

This is not a girl to be underestimated, she is always able to solve people's worries just right. She deserves to be treated with dignity.

"Didn't the adults just say that they want to regard me as a confidant for the rest of their lives?" Xie Wan squeezed his eyes at him, and saw that his face was full of embarrassment, so he stood up with a smile, "It's just to ask the adult to send a letter on his behalf, and the adult is so careful, if the adult is really promoted at that time, wouldn't he want to beat the gong and drum to thank me?" ”

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Whether you are promoted or not is secondary, with the great favor of the girl, it is the last to return, and that is also my destiny." Even if Zhao sits on Qipin for the rest of his life, he will never complain about anything. But the girl's kindness today's recommendation is never forgotten. ”

Xie Wan smiled: "Adults don't have to be humble. Then I'll wait for the good news of your ascension. ”

Zhao Zhen only regarded her as a consolation, and did not take it to heart. (To be continued.) )