Author: An Huajun

Coming out of Wang Xiaolie's residence, Zhang Chi looked heavy and worried. When other people saw this, they felt a little bad in their hearts.

Next to Zhang Chi was Zheng Jianchong.

Zheng Jianchong entered the house and saw Wang Xiaolie sitting on a chair with a calm face, looking at him quietly. He hurriedly saluted: "Zheng Jianchong, the guilty minister, please visit Xuanfu!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said, "Jinglue sat down and talked."

After speaking, he pointed to the chair in front of him.

Zheng Jianchong looked at the chair, and then at Wang Xiaolie opposite him. He said, "In front of Xuanfu, is there any place for a guilty minister to sit?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Here at my place, we always sit down and talk. You don't have to be polite when discussing. Sit down and let's talk slowly."

Seeing Wang Xiaolie's firmness, Zheng Jianchong had no choice but to sit down.

Wang Xiaolie picked up the teapot and poured tea for Zheng Jianchong. He said: "Please use tea for the briefing."

Zheng Jianchong carefully picked up the tea and said to Wang Xiaolie: "Thank you Xuanfu."

After drinking the tea, he put down the cup. Wang Xiaolie said: "Zhang Chi's army arrived at Yongping Village and stayed for a few days before surrendering. To be honest, the surrender time was a little late. If it had been earlier, Zhang Chi wouldn't have to go to Yongping.

If the stronghold is established, there is no need to collect food and grass in Yanchuan County. But it is surrendered after all, so that the people will not be tortured by the war."

Zheng Jianchong said hurriedly: "The guilty minister was lucky and delayed the time."

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is human nature and cannot be forced. After entering the Song Dynasty, what does Jing Lue want to do? Should he go abroad or stay in the north?"

Zheng Jianchong was stunned: "Can we still go to Xingzai? Will Xuanfu stay?"

Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "Of course it depends on your own wishes. If you want to go to Xingzai, I will salute you, send someone to escort you, and I will definitely send the summary to Xingzai. If there are any rewards from the imperial court, it depends on the imperial court's wishes.

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Zheng Jianchong nodded: "So that's it. Logically speaking, since I have returned to the Song Dynasty, I should go to see the saint."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Of course the emperor has the final say whether he can see you or not. Of course the emperor has said he will punish you, but I'm afraid no one can stop you."

Zheng Jianchong lowered his head and thought for a while, then asked: "What does Xuanfu mean? Do you want me to go there?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is your own business and you must make your own decision. If you want to go, we should set off after the new year. The sooner the better. If you don't want to go, you should make good plans."

Zheng Jianchong knew in his heart that it might not be a good thing to go to Xingzai. Now that he has no soldiers, horses, and territory, what's the point of going to Xingzai? Well, he can give some rewards and make him an official. If it's not good, if there is any punishment,

But that's troublesome. But if I stay in Shaanxi, I don't know what Wang Xiaolie means.

After thinking for a while, Zheng Jianchong said: "If I don't go to Xingzai, what will Xuanfu do with me?"

Wang Xiaolie picked up the tea cup and shook his head. He said: "Jing Lue cannot ask me what I want first and then weigh the two sides. I am a minister, what can I say? If Jing Lue wants to do it, don't ask me what I will do.

, just pack up and set off."

Zheng Jianchong thought about his ministers before he said decisively: "As I wish, I don't want to go on the trip. In these war-torn years, there is no need to travel far. I believe that Xuanfu will not treat me badly if I stay here."

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said: "Before I met you, someone advised me to reward you heavily to induce Zhao Bin, Murong Wei and others to surrender. Why bother? Whether they surrender or not is their business and I don't need to worry about it.

.There is no Jin army in Shaanxi now. Our army is everywhere. If you don’t surrender, just level the place. In other words, whether you surrender or not, it doesn’t mean anything to me. So if you stay with me, you won’t get a big reward.”

Zheng Jianchong was a little disappointed, and it could be seen on his face.

Wang Xiaolie said: "As I said before, you surrendered a little late. As a minister of the Song Dynasty, it is no longer appropriate for the Jin soldiers to surrender without resisting when the Jin soldiers came. Now that I have returned to the Song Dynasty, I will reward you heavily. How can I

Explain? How do you explain this to your soldiers?"

When Zheng Jianchong heard about the past, his face became nervous.

Wang Xiaolie waved his hand: "We try to mention the past things as little as possible, but we can't help but mention them. If you talk about it, don't hold it in your heart. Whenever you feel the time has come to settle the general ledger with you. During the Jingkang period, you reduced the amount of money.

There are indeed many alternatives. But surrendering the city without resistance is not a glorious thing. Now that you have surrendered the city to the Song Dynasty, your merits and demerits have been balanced. Since you have decided to stay in the north, so be it. The first three

Yue, you first attend a study class to learn the rules of being an official here and know how to be an official. After three months, you will start working as a magistrate. How about that?"

Zheng Jianchong was inevitably a little disappointed. In the Jin Dynasty, he was the highest military and political officer along the way, either as an envoy or in charge. Even in the Song Dynasty, he was also in charge of the road. When he arrived at Wang Xiaolie, he could only start from the magistrate.

rise.

At that moment, Zheng Jianchong thought of going to Xingzai. No matter how mean Zhao Gou was, he had to work for a magistrate, what could be worse? But he always felt that Hangzhou was too far away, not only because of the distance, but also the distance in his heart.

Even further. If Wang Xiaolie opens up, things may get better and better in the future?

Seeing that Zheng Jianchong was silent, Wang Xiaolie said: "If you are an official here, you must abide by the rules here. I always feel that according to the responsibilities of the prefecture and county magistrate, none of us can actually do it well. The so-called good, people

It is just comparing with other people, not with real responsibilities. In other words, according to the responsibilities, none of us are qualified. What should we do? The so-called officials, being these officials, can only play, play the role of these officials.

.Some people act well and some don’t act well. It’s just your role on the stage, not your performance in officialdom. There are always some people who go beyond ordinary people when playing these roles and are really different from them.

The roles he plays become a whole. Such a person can be called a god, not an ordinary person."

Zheng Jianchong didn't know what Wang Xiaolie meant, but he kept claiming it was.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Even if they are gods, there are actually many places where they are not qualified to play the role of officials. It's just that when they have their hearts and minds, people will ignore these and become gods. I don't require officials to do this.

Unite your mind and heart and play the role of officials wholeheartedly. They can have their own lives and taste the ups and downs of life. I only ask that they can play this role well on the stage. When they put on their official uniforms,

His words and deeds must meet the requirements of officials.”

Having said this, Wang Xiaolie took a breath. He put down his tea cup, looked at Zheng Jianchong and said, "I heard that you are very harsh on your slaves. If you are not satisfied, you will be beaten with sticks. You also have more than a dozen fierce dogs. Many times

He will unleash fierce dogs to eat the flesh and blood of those he beats."

At this time, Zheng Jianchong became angry. He raised his head and said, "That's right. I am such a person. What will Xuan Fu do to me?"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "I don't know much. I'm just telling you that officials are not allowed to do this. This is called official discipline. If you want to be an official, you can't violate official discipline. These things should not be discussed by me.

Someone will tell you in the future. In the past few years, you have been in Yan'an Prefecture, your official reputation is good, and you should have a promising future, so I will tell you specifically. You can think about how to be an official in the future."

Zheng Jianchong was stunned for a moment and slowly thought about what Wang Xiaolie meant.

Of course, Wang Xiaolie has many ways to arrange Zheng Jianchong. Even if he is not demoted, he can be arranged in fields, supply and marketing, etc. Many places can be arranged. But seeing that he has handled things properly and cared for the people in Yan'an in the past few years, give him a

It's just a way out.
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