This is Cui Da’s statement that self-cultivation is the first priority and family management is the second. No matter how many ambitions Lu Zheng has, he cannot ignore the factor of family.

He was sent to the Zhang family by the Lu family, and he was a part of the Zhang family. Regardless of whether he wanted to or not, this fact could not be changed and would not be transferred by his will.

This is actually Lu Zheng’s biggest weakness. In the past year, he has to put in a lot of energy to deal with some people in the Zhang family. Even today, his situation is still not good. He may completely break up with the Zhang family at any time. If that happens, it will be a disaster for him.

This is also the reason why Cui Da went to Lu Zheng to find Lu Zheng. Cui Da needs Lu Zheng's help, and Lu Zheng also needs an opportunity to open his heart to communicate with Zhang Chengxi.

There is no more opportunity than today, because today Lu Zheng won the head of the case and his momentum was at the peak, while Zhang Chengxi suffered a blow, his momentum was taken away, and his momentum was at the lowest point.

The key is that Lu Zheng now has enough cards in his hand, so he can easily gain the initiative and advantage in the conversation.

Lu Zheng smiled and told Zhang Chengxi all the things in full, including the difficulties encountered by Nie County Zun. Then Lu Zheng suggested that Nie Yong recommend Zhang Chengxi's intention and purpose.

Including after Zhang Chengxi took office, Lu Zheng drafted the "Thirteen Strategies" for Nie Yong. The entire boy trial plan for Xinhe County was completed by Lu Zheng.

Zhang Chengxi's eyes were straightened when he heard this. He couldn't believe it was true, but according to what Lu Zheng said, he couldn't help but not believe it.

To be honest, Lu Zheng recommended him to Nie Yong to be the official, so he would have a chance, otherwise he would not even have the chance to enter the official career!

As for what he thought he was in charge of the entire boy's trial, it was even more of a big joke. The entire boy's trial was Lu Zheng who planned behind the scenes. Zhang Chengxi was just a puppet who contributed money and effort.

In fact, since Zhang Chengxi became the county magistrate of Xinhe County, there was no suspense in the case of the boy's trial this time. Everything was as Lu Zheng said. Even if Lu Zheng handed over a piece of shit, Nie Yong would call him as the case of the case.

Poor Zhang Chengxi has been kept in the dark and thought it was Wu Fu who was against him. He also wanted to lift the lid and sue Wu Fu for suspected fraud in the exam room. If he really did that, Wu Fu would naturally be as safe as Mount Tai. Zhang Chengxi's official is probably going to be over.

When Zhang Chengxi heard Lu Zheng telling the story, he felt like he was listening to a heavenly book. He suddenly roared: "This is impossible!"

However, soon, he lowered his head. As long as he was not a pig, he could figure it out. Nothing could be made up of all the things Lu Zheng said.

Since the matter cannot be fabricated, it can only mean that everything Lu Zheng said is true. It is absolutely true. The biggest adviser around Nie Yong is not Master Liang, but Lu Zheng!

Zhang Chengxi suddenly understood this reality, and he was completely confused. He suddenly realized that he was actually a clown, who had been exploited, but he always thought he was in control of the situation!

He suddenly felt extremely disappointed in his heart, and he was extremely pessimistic. At this moment, he also understood Wu Fu's words. Wu Fu said that he couldn't understand why Zhang Chengxi had to squeeze into the officialdom. Yes, with his Zhang Chengxi's IQ and brain, Lu Zheng could tease him in his palms. How dare he get involved in the officialdom?

Others became officials to make money. After three years of Qing magistrate, he had to spend money in his own hands. In just a few months, Zhang Chengxi had already spent nearly 100,000 taels of silver in.

Now look at what he got? He got nothing. He focused on pushing his prospective son-in-law to the position of the head of the county trial. He thought it was a foregone conclusion, but in the end he realized that it was impossible. Because that position, before he became this official, it basically belonged to Lu Zheng, and he would not shake it if he spent another 100,000 taels of silver.

He had an impulse, that was, to take off this official suit and then remove today's cherry blossom banquet. Didn't Nie Yong use him, and he also fought back and embarrassed this guy. Let him know that the Zhang family is not so easy to bully, but he really can't make such a determination.

He is a rank-level official, but he has a registered account in the Ministry of Personnel. How many people are waiting for this shortage? Zhang Chengxi has been in his early forties before he waited for this opportunity. Can he give up if he says he gives up? He doesn't even sit in this seat? Can he just leave if he says he can?

At this moment, Zhang Chengxi was extremely confused. He finally sat in the chair dejectedly, no longer clamoring for Lu Zheng to take the initiative to explain the problem, nor was he astonished as before, and he had to make trouble for Wu Fu. His pool of water was far inferior to Wu Fu!

Lu Zheng looked at Zhang Chengxi's appearance and saw that the temperature was almost done, he paused and said:

"Second uncle, you don't need to be too pessimistic. This is the case in the officialdom. You have just arrived and have just taken office. Naturally, you have to suffer some grievances. As the saying goes, you will be the best if you endure hardships. This time, you have achieved great results in the boy test. Once the college entrance examination has passed, Xinhe County's scores can make a breakthrough. Who will do all this contribution?

Nie County Zun naturally has political achievements, but can you erase your contributions? Although I am planning these things for Nie County Zun, I will not be able to make the case after all, but I am just planning them in secret. Second uncle, the current situation is very beneficial to you!"

When Lu Zheng said this, he carefully looked at Zhang Chengxi's expression and found that Zhang Chengxi's face looked slightly better.

Zhang Chengxi thought about Lu Zheng's words, and when he thought about it carefully, it was true that this is true. No matter what, he was the one who was responsible for the boy's test in name. The boy's test scored well. Does Zhang Chengxi have less contributions?

Although life is not easy to be teased as a puppet, and when Lu Zheng reveals the things behind these things, Zhang Chengxi's self-esteem is very hurt, but what is the use of self-esteem? In the officialdom, isn't everyone trying to compete for political achievements? Isn't it just to climb up?

The reason why Zhang Chengxi was uncomfortable today was entirely because of his personal emotional problems. He hated Lu Zheng and insisted on defeating Lu Zheng but failed, which made him in a bad mood. If this aside, wouldn’t everything else be fine?

Zhang Tang and Zhang Zhen of the Zhang family passed the county examination, and Tian Zepeng won the fifth place in the county examination, which was also good. Many of the students who were close to Guanshan Academy and the Zhang family were on the list, and Zhang Chengxi was quite rewarding!

After Lu Zheng gave a little consolation, Zhang Chengxi's mood calmed down. Lu Zheng slowly approached him and said in a low voice:

"Second uncle, there is another important news. If nothing unexpected happens, Nie County Zun will definitely leave after this boy test!

Nie County Zun came down after offending Dai Xiang in the capital. Dai Xiang has many political enemies in Jiangnan. This time Nie County recommends you. You can meet Governor Zhan Tianqi in Yingtian. Do you think this is accidental?

Rather than saying that Governor Zhan gives you face, it is better to say that he gives Nie County Zun. Nie County Zun has such an identity, and Yingtian and Jiangning are first-class important towns. It is a bit unreasonable for him to stay in Yangzhou. Second uncle, do you think so?"

When Lu Zheng said this, his voice lowered and said word by word: "As soon as Nie County Zun leaves, Xinhe County cannot be without a master. Second uncle, is it more precious than gold to be able to make political achievements at this time?"

"Ah..." Zhang Chengxi exclaimed, his hair exploded all over his body. He suddenly sat upright and said, "Brother Zheng, you... are you talking seriously?"

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "Can that be fake? Second uncle, I have a letter here. Can you tell me just by looking at it?"

While talking, Lu Zheng took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Chengxi. When Zhang Chengxi saw the content of the letter, it was Nie Yong's handwriting. In the letter, Nie Yong clearly described the incident of his possible going to Yingtian Mansion. Finally, he asked the teacher to teach him clearly. Isn't this just asking Lu Zheng to give him advice?

Zhang Chengxi saw Nie Yong's handwriting every day, but he couldn't recognize it? The content of the letter was reasonable and it was absolutely impossible to make it up. This means that the news Lu Zheng gave him was true!

In an instant, Zhang Chengxi was alive. He grabbed Lu Zheng's hand and said, "Brother Zheng, you must help me! My second uncle was blinded by lard before. I didn't know that Brother Zheng was actually a celebrity around Lord Nie, and he still tried... to do it..."

"Oh, let's not mention it. It's my second uncle's fault. No matter what, Brother Zheng, you are from my Zhang family now. Let's break the bones and connect the tendons, and you will prosper and lose both of you..."

After all, Zhang Chengxi is not an easy person. Although his officialdom tricks make people anxious, he is born with a big family and has shameless ability. Half an hour ago he wished Lu Zheng would die, but now he is considered Lu Zheng even more kissing than his nephew.

Lu Zheng was in a good mood, and he could get rid of Zhang Chengxi with much less worries. However, he didn't say enough and said, "Second uncle, I can't guarantee that you can make up for this lack after Lord Nie left, but there is one thing I can guarantee, that is, Wu Fu can't make up for this lack no matter what. Second uncle, how much luck you have depends on yourself!"

Zhang Chengxi shivered, and Lu Zheng's words made him feel relieved. If Lu Zheng really took over the burden, he would be in a loss, but Lu Zheng said that he could handle Wu Fu, which made him feel that he had solved his major trouble.

Zhang Chengxi’s biggest political enemy now is Wu Fu. If Lu Zheng can handle Wu Fu, will his chances of taking over the position be greatly increased?

As soon as he thought of this, his eyes looked at Lu Zheng even more warm. He said, "Let's go, Brother Zheng, let's take a look at the cherry blossom banquet. Your seat is next to Lord Nie. How about it? Are you satisfied..."
Chapter completed!