Chapter 548: Old Friends Reunited
Want to explain? What is the explanation?
Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu, you look at me, I look at you, and they looked at Zhang Chong who was kneeling on the ground again, as if they didn't realize what their previous behavior meant.
Lao Wu couldn't stand it anymore, and knocked on the table with the cup he had just finished drinking.
said to the two of them: "Didn't you two stinky boys even learn the rules of being an official before you came to Wanxian to take office?"
"As a local official, it is understandable to go deep into the people on weekdays, but like you, you drink and have fun in front of the public, and act recklessly, do you care about your image as a local parent official?
"The duties you have on your body are the gifts of the Holy One, and if you are laughed at when you behave inappropriately outside, will you not be said by others that the Holy One does not know people and uses them inappropriately?
"You are not only losing your own face, but also damaging your reputation, that is, you have committed the crime of disgrace and disrespect, and you don't even know about it, but let the old man say what is good about you two?"
Shao Xi also shook his head helplessly on the side, and said to the two of them: "Although you and I are classmates and friends, whether it was when we were not officials before or only I was an official, you are still students of the academy, and it is nothing that you are a little incompetent in your behavior.
"But now our identities are different, you and I are both officials of the same dynasty, and in terms of rank, I am your superior, a county order and a county official are actually like this in front of the 'Jingcheng Division' supervision and inspection history, what are you going to let me do?
"For the sake of the friendship of my classmates, I can ignore it, but if it is another official today, can you still get lucky?
"Taking a step back, it's not an exaggeration if the two of you are in Zhang Chong's house like this at this time, and it doesn't matter if you indulge some unknown people in private.
"But now you are laughing so loudly in this Wanfu Restaurant, if you are sued by someone with a heart to the court, let alone yourself, even me, Jinqing, and Brother Yushan, who are officials in the court, will have to face some senseless troubles.
"If this matter reaches the saint, you two will not just lose your official position, and if you don't do it well, you will be imprisoned, and at that time, won't your reputation for hard study and examination be lost all at once, and your previous career will be ruined?"
Don't look at Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu are the same age as Shao Xi, but among the five friends of their Egret Academy, Shao Xi's prestige is the highest.
Even Bai Jinqing is willing to recognize Shao Xi as the eldest brother, Hu Yushan has to call Shao Xi "Brother Shao", as members of the atmosphere group of the followers, the two of them are really like little brothers in front of Shao Xi.
It's just that Shao Xi doesn't like seniority, and he doesn't like to oppress people with power, since they are friends, everyone together doesn't distinguish between you and me.
But now the situation is different, the five of them have been officials in the court, although some have stayed in Kyoto, and some have been sent to other places, but they are all courtiers of the Jingyuan Dynasty.
It's not an exaggeration to associate with friends and classmates after meeting, but you need to be very careful when talking and behaving in public.
After all, there are rules for officials, and the number of gifts between officials is indispensable, and as for private, it is private.
In addition, if the same court official finds that the other party has misbehaved, if he does not remind and warn him in time, or report it to the court, he may be sentenced to the crime of "negligence" and "knowing but not acting".
That's why Shao Xi reminded Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu so solemnly.
As a "Jing Cheng Division" four-quality inspector history, it is Shao Xi's responsibility to face the improper behavior of local officials to remind and admonish, and even to punish him.
Fortunately, there were no outsiders present at this time, and for the sake of everyone's friendship, they could not be bothered and not punished, but reminders were necessary.
Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu also felt cold sweat when they heard Shao Xi's words, these two boys were heartless in Egret Academy, and they always liked to do something that made people cry and laugh.
Now that the two of them have come to Wanxian County to be officials, their temperament has not changed much, and they still look heartless and arrogant.
However, after listening to Shao Xi's words at this time, the two realized that things were not as simple as they thought.
Shao Xi didn't mean to embarrass them, but as an official of the imperial court, the courtiers of the Jingyuan Dynasty must be aware, and the rules of being an official must be kept in mind.
Therefore, the two of them did not open their mouths to argue for themselves, but nodded obediently to listen to Shao Xi's admonition.
Lao Wu felt on the side that this was almost the same training, and it was not easy for several people to meet after so long, and they couldn't always be so official, so he waved his hand to signal that the matter was over.
However, it also reminded Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu to pay more attention in the future.
Turning his head to see Zhang Chong still kneeling on the ground, he raised his hand and pulled him up, so that he and Zhao Qiaoyun and his wife also sat together.
Originally, he wanted Fu Biao to sit down, but Fu Biao always remembered that he was the subordinate of the head of the family, and no matter how casual he was at home, he couldn't break the rules when he went out, so he kept standing behind Shao Xi with a knife in his arms.
Lao Wu also knew that he was a principled person, and he did not force it.
Shao Xi had just told others a bunch of rules, and it was not good to break the rules and let Fu Biao sit down at this time.
As for Wu Qiu'er, don't let it go, there is no chair in this room that he can sit on, he leans against the wall on the side, don't lean on the wall of others, it's not bad.
At this time, Shao Xi turned his head to Zhang Chong and asked: "After a year of separation, I just met Miss Zhao in front of the restaurant, she has now called you a husband, it seems that you two have been married, everything is okay now?" ”
Hearing Shao Xi's question, Zhao Qiaoyun on the side lowered his head a little shyly, while Zhang Chong nodded like a chicken pecking rice.
replied to Shao Xi: "It's all good, it's all good!" This is also thanks to the care of Lord Shao and Lord Wu for the villain, and now not only my husband and wife are living very well, since the two adults came to Wanxian, our people in Wanxian County are also living better and better day by day.
"Recently, not only have the surrounding bandits been cleared, but Lord Han and Lord Zheng are always concerned about the people of our Wanxian County, no matter which family has any difficulties, the two adults will always personally ask, and now there are fewer people fighting within the boundaries of this Wanxian County, and even there are fewer quarrels.
The two adults even raised money to build bridges and paved roads for the people, and the adults said that as long as the road is opened, our life will be better and better, and we sell specialty groceries with other counties, and our life is much better.
"And the two adults are fair and honest, and they are fair, and the people of Wanxian County say that they are the masters of the blue sky and our real parents."
Originally, what Zhang Chong said in front of Han Shaoguang and Zheng Yuanxiu, Shao Xi also heard it.
But what I heard from the officials of the county government and the shopkeeper of the Bafang Inn was similar before, so it seems that these two boys are doing a good job as an official here.
Moreover, they are well aware of the principle of "if you want to get rich, you must first build roads", and they have actually improved the poor traffic situation around Wanxian, and they have indeed done a lot of practical things.
From this point, Shao Xi felt very relieved, it seemed that they were just unruly, but they had not forgotten their duty as officials, but they were not hopeless.
In the future, if you polish your temperament, it will be useful to enter the court.
But before that, let's let them stay in Wanxian to temper themselves! Even if you have any ideas, you can't realize them so quickly for a while.
Shao Xi summoned the guys from the restaurant to serve a table of wine and food again, and invited Shao Xi to the table where Han Shaoguang and them ate before.
After the wine and food were served, Zhang Chong poured the wine for everyone present, and then returned to his seat.
Shao Xi picked up the wine glass and said to the few people present: "This glass of wine has a lot of meaning, first, it is really worth celebrating the reunion between me and all the friends here after a long absence.
"The second is to be an official here for two classmates and friends, and it seems that they are doing a good job at present, but they are deeply loved by the people here, and it is also worth celebrating.
"These three are coming! It is Zhang Chong and Miss Zhao who tied the knot, although Lao Wu and I did not catch up on the day of marriage, but today I also wish the two of you a happy and happy life with this glass of wine. ”
As soon as Shao Xi finished speaking, Zheng Yuanxiu hurriedly took the words.
"And more! We also borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, and used this glass of wine to celebrate Brother Shao's smooth return from Nanzhao, living up to the holy order and establishing meritorious deeds! I also wish Brother Shao a prosperous future and rise step by step! Also, marry Miss Mei back home as soon as possible. ”
Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, the back of his head was slapped by Han Shaoguang.
"You celebrate Brother Shao's return from envoy Nanzhao, as long as your career is smooth in the future, what do you care about people and Miss Mei?"
Zheng Yuanxiu rubbed the back of his head and glanced at Shao Xi, then turned his head to Han Shaoguang and said angrily: "Although you are my superior, but I am also a dignified county magistrate, do you plan to beat an official if you raise your hand?"
"Brother Shao just reminded us to pay attention to the image of being an official, why did you turn your head and forget it, and still come to bully me?"
Han Shaoguang also turned his head to look at Shao Xi and shrunk his neck, as if he was afraid that Shao Xi and Lao Wu would train them again.
Shao Xi laughed and said to the two of them: "It's okay, it's okay!" There are no outsiders at this time, as long as you don't go too far, it doesn't matter if your friends get together casually. ”
When Han Shaoguang heard this, he suddenly became energetic, and slapped Zheng Yuanxiu on the back of the head again.
"Do you hear that? Brother Shao said, you can feel free today! ”
Unconvinced, Zheng Yuanxiu kicked Han Shaoguang under the table, muttering, "Don't keep hitting me in the head, beat me stupid, see where did you go to find such a good county?" ”
Han Shaoguang grinned at Zheng Yuanxiu, turned his head to look at Shao Xi and Lao Wu and smiled again, making Shao Xi look helpless and crying and laughing.
When encountering such two goods, it is really impossible for the gods to come!