Chapter 54: County Magistrate Li (Part 2)

"Which tutor is the Shen family studying?" asked County Magistrate Li. He planned to change the place for Chen Mo and let him go to the best school in the county.

"Listen to Chen Jing," Chen Si said softly: "It's Mr. Qingxia."

"Oh, Chen Chunfu..." County Magistrate Li said in a little surprised: "He actually taught the class himself?"

"The students have not yet gone to the school to report, but it is said to be like this." Silent nodded.

"It is a blessing for you to receive the teachings of Mr. Qingxia in your life." County Magistrate Li laughed and said, "I originally wanted to study in another place. There is no need to do this again now." Then he said seriously: "Mr. Qingxia was smart and amazing since childhood. She was praised as an alien. She ranked first and became a student of the government. She was elected in the village at the age of 24 and became a Jinshi at the age of 31. After that, she became an honest official, ruled, and loved the people. The people regarded him as his parents. If he wanted to take the path of official career in the future, he would be your best role model."

He was silent and respectfully taught, but he heard the County Magistrate Li sigh and said, "But because he is honest and does not flatter and disobeys Shangguan several times. Therefore, he was not promoted after the exam, and he was still a magistrate before his mourning. He didn't know whether he could move left after his death." He said earnestly: "Don't learn from him in this regard... Life is short, his career is shorter, and the opportunity to display his talents and win reputation during his lifetime and after his death is the most important thing."

"So you have to learn to adapt and be able to protect yourself," Seeing the silent listening, County Magistrate Li nodded with satisfaction and whispered: "Like you compete with County Magistrate Lu today, it is very satisfying, but have you ever thought about the consequences? What if he holds a grudge and obstructs your studies?"

Silent smiled bitterly and said, "I don't care about that much." But he said unhappy in his heart: 'If I don't serve as a gun for you, you will hold a grudge and can you talk to me so kindly? I've been so cool and stayed there long ago!' He told him that when he had to make a decision, he must not be both sides of the rat and try to be at the same time. As a result, both ends of the heads are offended, and they are not people inside and outside. It's better to help each other, and at least have a backer, right?

Just like now, it is obvious that County Magistrate Li wants him to stand up and deal with County Magistrate Lu. If he is disobedient, County Magistrate Lu will not be grateful for his kindness, but County Magistrate Li will definitely bear his grudge... In fact, he has no choice.

However, he knew that County Magistrate Li said this because he was very satisfied with his performance, and then hoped to bring closer feelings and establish a friendship between teachers and students. If he knew each other, he would focus on cultivating it. Thinking of this, he made a perfect expression of fear... he was both worried and not confused.

County Magistrate Li smiled in his heart and turned to comfort him, "You don't have to worry about this today. I know that Lu Douying is too bullying, so I will definitely protect you... And I also know the character of County Magistrate Lu. Although he is a little narrow-minded, he is still an open-minded gentleman and will not stab you in the back." As he said, he said in a deep tone, "But I can't protect you for the rest of my life, and you won't always meet a gentleman, so before you are strong enough, restrain your own sharpness."

Chen Jing said solemnly: "Students keep in mind the teachings of their teachers." Old Li has already said this, how can silence not know the truth?

"Haha, in fact, with your intelligence, you can understand this yourself." County Magistrate Li smiled and said, "I just hope you can avoid detours."

Silence responded again and said gratefully: "Thank you for your teachings. Students will be grateful for your thoughts within five years. I will never forget them forever." Seeing County Magistrate Li nodding and smiling, he asked embarrassedly: "My teacher, I don't know how strong he is?" This question seems childish, but it is a necessary question to understand the rules of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom.

"This is not necessarily the case. The key is to look at the circle you are in." Since the two sides established a teacher-student relationship, County Magistrate Li became much more straightforward. He smiled and said, "If you only look at our Kuaiji County, a sesame magistrate like me would be strong enough; but if you look at the entire Ming Dynasty, even Master Xu would still have to be a human being!" As he said, he smiled and said, "Do you know who is the strongest in the Ming Dynasty?"

"Of course it's the emperor." Silent pretended to be stupid.

"You are right." County Magistrate Li whispered: "But we are the gods and immortals who are dedicated to cultivating the mystery and entrusting all the world's mundane affairs to Master Yan." As he said, he said in a lower voice, "Remember, the final word is Master Yan and Master Yan, and Master Yan is the most resentful person in the world. So remember for me, don't provoke Yan's party at any time, otherwise there will be no place to die!"

I responded silently but disagreed...

He talked all the way, and when he arrived at Yongchangfang, he said silently and got out of the sedan chair. County Magistrate Li lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and smiled: "I have already ordered you to leave a seat for your father in the county government. When he is better, let him go to the county government to find me, or County Magistrate Zhang, and he will make arrangements."

Chen Si thanked again, watched the county magistrate's sedan leave, and then he strided back.

Walking on the street, someone recognized him and shouted, "Young Master Chen is back!" It immediately attracted many gazes, and people gathered around, stretched out their thumbs up, and praised him in a slight manner: "Young Master Chen has a rant for us!" "Yes, yes! Since Xu Wenqing came out, we have lost all the scholars' moving house. The young master finally won a game today. It's so great!"

A fruit dealer suddenly ran out of the stall on the side of the road, holding a basket of longans with fresh leaves and said, "Young Master Chen, take it to eat it. If you have more attention, you will kill Xu Wenqing!"

"Yes, my husband took this pig heart too!" Inspired by the former, a meat seller also had a gift, so he asked him to make up for the heart of Kuaiji County.

Those who were doing business around were unwilling to fall behind, so they picked some things from the stall and sent them to Chen Shu and said, "Young master, you must accept these walnuts to nourish your brain!" "Carry mine, red dates to nourish blood!" "My yam replenish qi!" "My leeks are still yang..."

Silenced this sweat, and said with a wry smile: "I am mourning..."

For a moment, the atmosphere on the street was extremely warm and the traffic was a little blocked.

There were diners at the restaurant facing the street looking down from the upper floor and shouting loudly: "Come on Mr. Chen, come up, we will raise money to give you the best congratulations!"
Chapter completed!