"People, why do you like to be an official? What is the point of being an official? Because it can solve problems for the court, because it can shine on the lintel, because it can make money. ”

"As the saying goes, officialdom is like a battlefield, and if you are not careful, you will die without a place to be buried. After you become the magistrate, how should you climb up and stabilize your career? ”

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In the private room on the third floor of heaven and earth, Chao Gai, who was dressed in military uniform, sat on the main seat with Erlang's legs crossed, holding a teacup in his hand, and his face was full of vicissitudes like an elder. Facing two apprentices who were sitting in a precarious position, they talked about the way of being an official.

Look at the two apprentices again, one is dressed in white, wearing a brown scarf on his head, and gray cloth shoes, revealing a scholarly temperament all over his body. Seven feet long, with upright facial features, white skin, at most thirty-four or five years old. Who can Wang Lun, not the former lord of Liangshan, be the white-clothed showman?

The other is seven feet tall, but he is middle-aged and has a good body, a round face full of smiles, big ears, and is very blessed. This one is also an acquaintance, it is Wang Yuan, the little fat man of the city's staff.

That's right, Wang Lun and Wang Yuan, the two parents who are about to take office, came to the banquet with an invitation. When I came to the restaurant, I was invited here as soon as I came. Not only Chao Gai received him, but Wu Yong and Xiao Jiasui accompanied the two military advisors.

After greeting old acquaintances for a while, they talked about business.

Since the two took office in the county seat of Jiangsu, Zhejiang Road, although the place was rich, they could rebel in the south a few years later, and the officials were determined to finish the calf. Even the Manichaean assassination of officials, the two were in a worrying situation.

As an old friend, Chao Gai thought about the incense essence and didn't want them to hang it. In other words, the two are still very useful and can't be hung up right now.

Therefore, the king of Shandong personally taught the way to be an official!

If it was before, the two parents who were about to take up their posts would definitely disdain it.

However, Wang Lun, a white-clothed showman, was busy in Chaojiazhuang and dealt with various affairs. For example, the purchase of grain, vegetables, the resolution of conflicts among the people, and even the large and small disputes caused by the fields, all participated, and under the experience of more than three months, they were proficient in government affairs and learned a lot of things. Especially to witness Chao Gai's great ability, he forcibly transformed his court thief into a good citizen Wang Hao, who is about to take office and enter the official career.

The little fat man Wang Yuan has learned a lot of experience as an official from his own benevolent officials over the years, and during this time, he also went to Chaojiazhuang to practice and learn to deal with government affairs. I saw with my own eyes the process of Chaojiazhuang developing from scratch to such a boom. It was also this place that made him make a fortune and has since entered his career. Chao Gai, a good big brother, became a big official quietly.

The holy decree is clearly written, and the envoy of the Yunyun Festival is also the general manager of Jeju soldiers and horses.

This is the pinnacle of military generals!

When Wang Lun saw it, he chewed the words and said a nonsense,

In short, these two benevolent brothers admire and believe in Chao Gaina, whatever they say is what they say, and they can do what they want, they are simply little fans. Now, Chao Gai imparts his experience, and everyone listens carefully.

"You two belong to the grassroots type, you have no power behind your back, and you are easy to take the blame ......"

After Chao Gai finished talking about the big right and wrong, he looked at the two rookies who had entered the official career and sighed. How do you know that the little fat man Wang Yuan was not convinced, and raised his hand to interrupt: "I'm ......, I have a brother who is an officer of the Western Army, and he is a general of Tong Shumi." With this relationship, others will give some face. ”

"Your brother has an old-fashioned personality, stubborn thinking, and is not likable, and his official position is not high, which is basically useless." Chao Gai took a complicated look at this little fat man, the reason why he didn't kill Zhao Liangdong's henchman Li Ganban was because this kid had a good big brother.

I really didn't expect that this eldest brother was the general Wang Yu in history. Chao Gai was also shocked when he learned the news, and he called it incredible. From that time on, I paid special attention to Xiaopang and vigorously supported it.

Although the relationship between the two brothers is not very good, they are like siblings. The little fat man is so easy to get tens of thousands of sets of armor from the Western Army to sell, if he wants to say that it has nothing to do with his brother Wang Yu, no one will believe it.

"My brother is strong in martial arts, but he is brainless." Wang Yuan sighed when he heard it.

"So we have to find a different way!" Chao Gai smiled meaningfully.

"Brother, how do you find another way?" Wang Lun was a little puzzled, raised his hand and asked. In the past few months, he has asked for advice and inquiries about things he doesn't understand. I deeply realize that asking questions if you don't understand is the cornerstone of learning skills.

Chao Gai looked at Wang Lun, then at Wang Yuan, and sighed earnestly: "You two spend money to buy officials and have no backing, so it's very easy to be bullied!" Therefore, you should lean on the big tree to enjoy the shade, hug your thighs tightly and not panic. ”

"So how do we do that?" Wang Lun and Wang Yuan spoke in unison.

"You two can't cultivate at home." Chao Gai shook his head with a smile, picked up the teacup and drank tea, Wu Yong understood when he saw this, shook the feather fan and said with a smile: "Hehe, two brothers, above the officialdom, pay attention to partisan disputes, the reason why you can be an official is more or less implicated in Chao Jiazhuang, the label has been marked." Don't you forget where you made your fortune just because you're an official? If you forget, it doesn't mean that those officials of the court will forget. ”

"Hmm, please teach me, sir." Wang Lun stood up and saluted respectfully.

Wang Yuan said loudly: "Old Wu, I understand this, you can say it directly." ”

Wu Yong saw the anxious appearance of the two of them, and he didn't sell it: "This is very simple, you are clear about your faction." belongs to the Chaojiazhuang camp with this big tree on its back, whether in the officialdom or in the rivers and lakes in the future, who will not give you face? Even if those corrupt officials in the court want to move you, you have to worry a lot, and there is also foreign aid to rescue you at a critical moment. ”

"Don't forget the two brothers!" After Chao Gai put down the teacup, he added with a smile: "Chao Jiazhuang is strong and strong, and can even pull up tens of thousands of teams, who dares to despise it?" In this troubled era, it is king to have food for someone. ”

"Brother is very right!" Wang Lun and Wang Yuan were stunned for a moment, and then nodded suddenly. Chaojiazhuang recruited troops and bought horses from the north, and there were thousands of cavalry alone, and even more infantry. Pull up a queue of tens of thousands at any time.

Even if many people see that it is boring, what can be done? The climate has become a climate, who dares to stir it? The imperial court can only use pacification strategies.

The official position of the head of Jeju Bima was directly given. Therefore, Wang Lun and Wang Yuancai admired Chao Gai, and they didn't want to be officials but were forced.

One is a scholar who is familiar with the books of sages, and the other is an old fritter on the edge of officialdom. Neither of them is stupid, and they know that if they get it, they have to give.

After glancing at each other, Wang Lun first asked, "I don't know what we have to do?" ”

"As long as we can do it, we will not shirk it." Wang Yuan followed and patted his chest to promise.

Chao Gai's index finger and middle finger tapped on the table, looked at the two of them and said seriously: "Fenghua, Mingzhou, and Yueqing County, Wenzhou are not too far apart, you should contact and move around." In addition, these two places are close to the sea, so the transportation is convenient. After you take office, you will govern the place with your heart and benefit the people, and the people are afraid that they will have no money? Besides, the door of Chaojiazhuang is open for you! ”

Wang Lun, Wang Yuan nodded again and again when he listened, and the last words made them interested. Especially the little fat man, green light came out of his small eyes,

This person wants to be an official just to make money!

Xiao Jiasui grabbed in front of Chao Gai and made suggestions with a smile: "Fenghua, Yueqing is not a big place, but it is very rich. Grain, cloth, seafood, etc. are purchased at market prices and transported by sea, which is convenient and fast. You can develop the shipbuilding industry and sell raw materials and ships. ”

"Yes, yes, Mr. Xiao said yes." Wang Lun, Wang Yuan nodded again and again.

Chao Gai saw that the two of them readily agreed, and he didn't bother to talk nonsense: "If there is no problem!" That's it. By the way, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang roads have not been peaceful in recent years, and you need to train the soldiers strictly, which will definitely come in handy in the future. ”

"Ahh Will it be peaceful? Wang Lun and Wang Yuan were dumbfounded.

"What are you afraid of? Isn't there a Chaojiazhuang? Chao Gai shook his face and scolded. Then he quoted classics and said that the world is bumpy, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang are not peaceful. Instilled in the two little kings the idea that Chaojiazhuang is a strong backing.

In the adjacent private room, several pairs of eyes were secretly watching this scene in the dark. It was Hu Sanniang who was lying on the window peeking and eavesdropping, Huazi and other women.

"Sister, is my husband fooling people again?" Hua Zi turned around grinning. Chong Li Qingwan, who was drinking tea, Li Shishi, and Li Qingzhao complained. In addition, Hu Sanniang, who peeked at her, echoed, and Yelu Taripo smiled.

When Wang Lun, the white-clothed showman, and Wang Yuan, the little fat man, left the private room, their faces were somewhat vicissitudes, but they clenched their fists and went to the banquet with firm eyes. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, it can't stop the determination to become an official.

Everyone bared their eight teeth, smiled properly, served wine bowls, and chatted with the guests attending the banquet. This is an indispensable interpersonal connection at a banquet.

Time passes, and in the blink of an eye, the night palm lamp!

However, Chaojiazhuang is a city that never sleeps today! Lanterns are lit up everywhere in the streets and alleys, illuminating as bright as day. The streets are crowded with pedestrians and bustling.

And the big restaurant in heaven and earth is almost crowded!

The private room on the second floor is full, the hall on the first floor is hard to find, and the pergola outside is even more crowded. In the private room on the third floor, celebrities and celebrities in the city have gathered.

Even though there were not many invitations, there were 180 people.

Among them, there are chic literati, burly martial artists, and big-bellied outsiders. Gather in the hall in twos and threes, eating pastries and talking. Talking about ancient and modern interesting stories, or wind and snow, laughter is endless.

The literati gathered around the wall, chanting or praising her: "The crowd is looking for her a thousand times." Suddenly looking back, the man was there, and the lights were dim. This sentence must be passed down to the world, Chao Tianwang is talented! ”

"There is also this song of wine to the moon, which shows that the king of heaven has the heart to return to seclusion but can't."

The inscription is the cover of the Beiping Jushi Chao, the word Lingfeng, and all the poems made are framed and hung on the wall. Let many literati taste them one by one.

This is Li Qingwan, Master Li's two daughters sorted out and summarized a few months ago, and asked the holy hand scholar Xiao Rang to write with a pen and find a craftsman to carefully frame it.

The purpose is to promote Chao Gai's talent!

It was a common phenomenon in the Song Dynasty that emphasized literature over military force, and civil officials were more respected by others!

This effect cooperates with the promotion of Huaxia Hanshu and Huaxia arithmetic, who around Chaojiazhuang does not know that Chao Gai is both civil and military, and is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even with the rise of bookstores, this influence gradually expanded.