Lord Yan didn't ask this question in vain.

The situation in the current dynasty is as Di Ying said: although the empress has a unique way of knowing people, employing people boldly and wisely, and delegating power is not confined to form, she is also a little too biased.

In today's court, the descendants of the Wu family, or the Wu and Li families, account for almost half, and the rest are either on the side with them or in the middle.

The Empress has always been eager to discover talent to fill the gap created by her partiality. Lord Yan and several courtiers who were dedicated to the country were also trying to find and recommend people who would govern the country to help fill these gaps.

Therefore, Lord Yan knows very well in his heart: the risks to be borne by himself and the other party in recommending talents are also quite heavy.

He admired Di Ying very much, not only admired his firm discipline, but also admired his people when they faced Liu Xi and Cao Ji and other powers, they did not directly come forward to face each other, but waited for the opportunity to attack in one fell swoop, so they had the heart to recommend.

It's just that in the court, there is no shortage of people who dare to directly admonish the pillar, and he is not uncommon.

He just wanted to figure out: Di Ying's not hitting the stone with an egg, is it a "no evidence" tactfulness? Or do you stick to your heart and slowly figure it out?

People's hearts are the most volatile, and now Di Ying is still very young, in the process of really moving forward, what will he do when he encounters difficulties or something.

He heard Di Ying's answer.

No, to be precise, he "saw" Di Ying's answer.

Di Ying lifted the pen and dipped it in black ink, adding some dark clouds to the painting, so that the bright colors would not appear dazzling, and even more so that between the dark clouds, there was golden sunlight trying to shine through the thick clouds.

And then with simple but not simple lines, those somewhat rambling colors are "about". There is a clear sense of hierarchy.

The mood of the whole painting changes. It has become much more "regular", and some of those flowery colors have become backgrounds, some have become low-key, some have turned into other things, and some have not even existed.

The tree does not move, which makes the pattern in the painting very prominent.

It's just that the characters have changed. There is an extra umbrella in the character's hand, and there is more wind on the picture, the umbrella face faces the direction of the wind, and the original petals under the feet have become a piece of vibrant flowers and plants.

Lord Yan sighed.

Sure enough, it's a young man's heart, although he knows how to be tactful, but he is still too upright.

He took the brush, raised some of the angle of inclination of the umbrella, and added half sunlight and half shadow to the umbrella.

Di Ying understood.

This is Lord Yan's hope that in the future, he can pay attention to maintaining his strategy and attitude while adhering to his original intention.

He was silent and bowed solemnly to Lord Yan.

It's a promise and a guarantee.

Lord Yan smiled with satisfaction.

smiled and asked: "The wind in Henan Province has been blowing a little weirdly recently, and it has bypassed Bingzhou." Would you like to find out? ”

Di Ying straightened her crown and was upright, took a step forward, straightened her chest, and replied in a loud but humble voice: "For the foundation of the official, I am willing to go!" ”

"Good, good!"

Lord Yan looked at Di Ying like this, and his chest suddenly rose with pride. After sweeping away a little twilight, he said kindly: "This painting is for you, I hope you can truly achieve the artistic conception in the painting." ”

Rolled up the painting and handed it to Di Ying with both hands.

Di Ying bent down to take it.

The "friendship between teachers and students" has been completed.

What Di Ying didn't know was that he was the last person to be recommended to the court in Lord Yan's official career.

A month later, when he received the transfer of the Ministry of Officials to Henan Dao Cao, he also received the news of Lord Yan's "begging bones".

Di Ying rushed to Bingzhou in Henan Province with a heavy heart.

Adhering to his own beliefs and the expectations of Lord Yan, he let go of his hands and feet, and in just a few months, he completed the backlog of large and small cases in Bingzhou City, and there was no defender.

And has received countless praise and support from the people. Even in the cold winter season, there are always dried dates and date cakes sent to him.

Di Ying felt those strong feelings of love, and wanted to be cautious and busy, because some cases, or most of them, although he clearly understood, gave him the feeling that there seemed to be something hidden behind him, or that something was involved.

For example, Zhang Si killed Li Wu, and the human evidence, physical evidence, and confession were complete, and Zhang Si also confessed.

But what about the roots? Di Ying felt: If Zhang Si and Li Wu hadn't had a dispute over a ridge of field stalks, if it weren't for the confusion of the county officials, would there have been no such tragedy?

But is the county official really confused? Still is......

Di Ying was dressed in a robe, a hat on her head, and dressed in regular clothes, like ordinary people, walking in this rain and fog. He wanted to go to the counties and towns below and see for himself.

It's March, it's a good season for spring ploughing, and the recent drizzle has been flying non-stop, moistening the earth and all things. It also makes everything in this state seem to be shrouded in fog.

Di Ying felt the fog, thinking about the things in the field, and unconsciously passed through an alley, turned left, but suddenly heard a cry and wail.

"Oh my God, how can we live? God-damned grain merchants, trying to force our whole family to death......"

"Why do you want to sell shoddy grain to us that doesn't sprout at all?"

"See for yourselves, what are these? Is this a grain seed? This is clearly not knowing how many years of rice has been accumulated, it is all moldy, so how can we plant it? ”

"This is to force us into tenants, how can this make people live......"

“……”

A mess of people piled up in front of the closed gate of a grain store on the street.

or weeping on the ground, or weeping on the knees, or scolding, or looking at the heavens speechlessly......

Di Ying was shocked.

The grain is related to the livelihood of the people in a year, and there are hundreds of people in that large number.

How many families is this? How many households?

He didn't dare to think about it.

was about to step forward quickly to inquire about the roots, but was pulled by the sleeve of a retinue.

"Master Di, don't ask, don't care."

Di Ying Huo Ran turned his head and shot two sharp arrows in his eyes, shooting at the entourage.

He whispered, "You know the details! ”

The attendant was startled by his stern eyes and affirmative tone, but lowered his head and said nothing.

Di Ying's ten fingers clenched into fists.

These retinues were all assigned to him by Ma Guangjin, the governor of the prefecture, when he came here to serve as Fa Cao.

After using it for a few months, it's quite handy. Coupled with his poverty, he didn't go out of his way to buy manpower.

Who knows, at this critical time, it is clear what is going on with these people.

Di Ying gritted her back molars, didn't bother with it, but still walked quickly towards those farmers.

"Uncle, would you like me to see the grain bag you are holding?"