Ming Zuo

Chapter 49 Wishing to Win the Heart
With Zhou Chaorui's grievance cleared, everything in Linqing came to an end.

Hou Xun, Liu Zongzhou and others are going to Beijing to take office.

They are not in a good mood.

Qian Qianyi turned a deaf ear to their persuasion, and made up his mind to compete for the position of Grand Scholar.

During the period of Linqing, the goods were staggered and let loose every day.

Under the pursuit of countless literati, wantonly write articles and invite fame; and surrounded by famous prostitutes in brothels, indulge in sensuality, singing and dancing.

This is a typical feudal scholar-bureaucrat, with impeccable moral articles, and his talent and appearance can be called high-class.

When talking about the big things in the world when the paper is drunk, the eloquence is eloquent, and the scolding Fang Qiu is omnipotent.It seems that he is the only wise man in the whole world, and the rest are mediocre.

In fact, he is full of refined self-interest in his bones, and there is no overall situation.

Zuo Menggeng saw through Qian Qianyi's essence after seeing him only once, but he didn't try his best to dissuade Hou Xun and Liu Zongzhou.

How can they be completely disappointed by the so-called comrades without experiencing it for themselves?
Zuo Liangyu swept away the depression when he returned home, and turned into the ambitious warrior again.

"Although I can't go to Liaodong, Baoding has a lot to do. Sun Ge is now enjoying peace and happiness, but there are changes, and it will be a chance for Laozi."

Sun Chengzong's hometown is in Gaoyang County, which belongs to Baoding Prefecture.

Zuo Liangyu served as the Baoding Dusi, so he could appear in front of Sun Chengzong from time to time.

Even though Sun Chengzong is still at home now, Zuo Menggeng knows that by next year, Sun Chengzong will have another highlight moment.

With Sun Chengzong's supervision and promotion, Zuo Liangyu's official fortune will be prosperous.

"Zuo Yan, where did you prepare the money last time? When I take office this time, Mr. Sun Ge and all the Shangguans should take care of it."

"This……"

Hearing Zuo Liangyu asking about money and food, Zuo Yan's face was embarrassed.

Zuo Menggeng let Zuo Menggeng free the rent of the villagers, where can he get the money?
Zuo Yan shuddered at the thought that Zuo Liangyu might be furious.

Just when he was at a loss, Zuo Menggeng spoke at the right time.

"When the boy came back, he heard Uncle Yan talk about it. The foundation of our Zuo family lies in the father. So the boy didn't dare to neglect and made preparations early."

He gestured, Zuo Gui came up, and placed a delicate wooden box in front of Zuo Liangyu.

When the box was opened, it was full of silver, I'm afraid it was not as much as a thousand taels.

Zuo Liangyu was suspicious.

"Is there so many renters on Zhuangzi?"

Zuo Menggeng has his own words.

"Baby has been serving the two elders these days. He is quite pleased and won some praise. Some friends are willing to make friends, but the baby can't push them away."

It makes sense.

Especially after Liu Zongzhou treated Zuo Menggeng as a disciple that day, Zuo Menggeng's status was different.

Who doesn't envy being able to become a disciple of the Tianwen Sect?
It is common in today's society for people with a heart to deliberately make friends and give away gold and silver.

Zuo Liangyu mistakenly thought that Zuo Menggeng had taken out all the money from the private small treasury, and couldn't help being very satisfied with this son.

"When your father has established a firm foothold in Baoding, you can go there. Follow your father's experience for a few years, and then you will have a certain future."

Zuo Menggeng smiled and said yes, and did not refuse.

What he hoped most was for Zuo Liangyu to leave home quickly.

The pressure that this old man gave him was too great, and with Zuo Liangyu squatting at home, Zuo Menggeng couldn't make any plans.

As long as Zuo Liangyu is gone, Zuo Menggeng will be free to wander freely.

In the backyard, Huang Shi and Zuo Xianmei were also preparing Xu Ruolin what she needed for her long trip.

"Daughter, I really don't want you to leave."

Huang held Xu Ruolin's hand, reluctantly.

As for why it was reluctant, I can't tell.

Xu Ruolin was also a little confused.

"If Ruolin has been here for many days, Madam treats me like her own daughter. Sister Xianmei is caring and sweet. Even at home, Ruolin is not so comfortable. If she has to, Ruolin just wants to be by Madam and sister's side. "

Huang was weeping.

"Good boy, we can't bear to part with you. If you have spare time in the future, you will often come to Qingqing. Don't forget your fate."

Xu Ruolin cried and nodded, as if she really wanted to come.

Under the slightly drooping head, the obscure eyes only stared at someone.

Zuo Menggeng felt it, but couldn't do anything.

Xu Ruolin is bound to go back.

How can there be a reason why a golden girl lives in someone else's house?

Besides, the Xu family might be in a hurry now.

In the early morning of the second day, at the north gate of Linqing, people gathered to see them off, and there were probably no less than a thousand.

Of course, most of them came to send Qian Qianyi.

Nowadays, these literati invite names are similar to the stars of later generations.If you do something fancy, people who don't know the truth will blindly pursue them.

On the contrary, few people who do practical things are remembered.

Looking coldly at Qian Qianyi over there with all the stars holding the moon, the team seeing off here has a different atmosphere.

"Everyone, although we have been together for a short time, our friendship is tireless. I hope all of you will encourage each other during this many adventures. He is on his own side every day, and I only wish peace and smoothness."

Farewells in this era are not like future generations, goodbyes are easy.

The farewell at this time may really be a goodbye.

Everyone bowed their hands in return, and presented gifts one after another for Hou Xun and Liu Zongzhou to eat on the way.

Liu Zongzhou focused on Zuo Menggeng and Huang Zongxi.

He first said to Zuo Menggeng: "Although you are young, but you are young and mature, you have your own way of doing things. Remember not to be greedy for success, you must take every step. If you make a mistake, you will lose everything."

Zuo Menggeng knew what he was talking about.

"Junior remembers."

After thinking about it, he also had entrustments to Liu Zongzhou.

"Going to the capital, the official career is dangerous. If you can't do anything, you should think about a way out. The big deal is to return to the same state of the world. Don't be foolish and loyal when you read the Taigong."

Liu Zongzhou didn't say anything, nodded silently, and didn't know whether he heard it or not.

He also said to Huang Zongxi: "Taichong, although you are a few years older than the Zuo boy, you are far less skilled. If you stay here, if you are in a crisis, you should ask him for advice."

Huang Zongxi agreed.

"Students remember."

On the other side, Hou Xun also asked Zhou You for the last time.

"Really don't plan to go to the capital?"

Zhou You shook his head with a firm attitude.

"The government is in chaos, and everyone is in danger. It's not a place to do things. When the little nephew thinks about it, he will stay in the local area and follow the Zuo brothers. Maybe we can create a new situation."

Hou Xun smiled bitterly.

"You young people, you are really daring. Forget it, I won't stop you, but you must know that no matter what you do, you must think more about the people of the world. Your father's heroic name is for the world, not for one family. ."

Zhou You heard something and couldn't help but ask: "Uncle has a mind, why didn't he make a decision?"

Hou Xun stared in the direction of the capital with a gloomy expression.

"Always have to try again. We have worked hard for this for many years, and said that we should let it go, but I am not reconciled."

Zhou You understood, so he stopped persuading him.

Zuo Liangyu came over and treated Hou Xun as respectfully as before.

"My lord, the youngest is in Baoding. If instructed, just send someone to deliver a letter."

Hou Xun was a little relieved and said a few words to Zuo Liangyu.Glancing into the distance, he couldn't help but tease: "Kunshan, have you decided to marry Xu Xuanhu?"

Zuo Liangyu followed and saw that at some point, Zuo Menggeng had arrived beside the carriage and was talking to Xu Ruolin in detail through the window.

Seeing this scene, he was not only not embarrassed, but smiled very proudly.

He also doesn't think that he can climb to Xu Guangqi, who is famous all over the world.

But what if the son is good enough for the girl to be willing?
Zuo Menggeng didn't know his father's bandit thoughts, he was talking about business with Xu Ruolin.

"After you go back, when you see Duke Xuanhu, please help me get some western crop seeds."

Zuo Menggeng didn't know what corn and potatoes were called in this era, so he had to speak in general terms.

Seeing Xu Ruolin look over, he explained: "Linqing has a severe drought this year, and there is no harvest on Zhuangzi. I thought, maybe the stone from other mountains can be used to attack jade. If there is another drought next year, what about exotic species. "

Although under the harsh natural conditions, whether corn and potatoes can be effective, Zuo Menggeng does not hold much hope.But as a dead horse as a living horse doctor, you have to try it.

Xu Ruolin wrote it down carefully, and said softly, "Zuo Menggeng, those math problems you mentioned, as well as the pinyin, can I study it after I go back? If I say it out, does it matter?"

Zuo Menggeng took out a burden and handed it to her.

"I know you like these things, I wrote them all last night. After you go back, if you have any questions, feel free to write."

Then the burden, Xu Ruolin's heart is sweet.

Carefully glanced at the dreaming heel, but could not hold back, some words blurted out.

"Zuo Menggeng, these days... are my happiest times."

A girl, for this sake, represents almost everything.

Zuo Menggeng looked at it seriously, the girl was bright and beautiful, with the richness of peony, the serenity of lily, and the elegance of clear lotus.

"The Xu Ruolin that I know is the most unique girl in the world. I just hope to see you when I will see you again and talk as before."

Xu Ruolin Xizi held her heart, her happiness spread wantonly from the inside to the outside, and she did not dare to bear the eyes of the world.

"I...I'm leaving, you...you come to the capital."

The car was driving, and Linqing was getting farther and farther behind him.

Sitting in the carriage, Xu Ruolin was holding her bundle, and the smile on her lips never disappeared.

"Sister Xu, you are so courageous."

Hou Fangyu rode the same car with her and witnessed the whole process.

Xu Ruolin came back to her senses, panicked at first, and then found that there was only one child, and quickly calmed down.

"When you are older, you will understand that in life, if you can get a confidant, what more can you ask for?"

Hou Fangyu was not the fourth son who was trapped by love, of course he didn't understand when he was still young.

But for some reason, a poem still made him blurt out.

"I wish to win the heart of one person, and the white head will not be apart..."

(End of this chapter)