Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 31

Hua Ji's support for Zheng Ping made Hu Zhao's heart tremble, and his fear of Zheng Ping deepened.

A dignified noble son from a famous family in Gaotang County treats Zheng Ping as if he was serving his elder brother.

After Hu Zhao left, Hua Ji was still very excited and asked the old servant to invite Zheng Ping to the banquet.

But the old servant shook his head: "Major Zheng is favored by Gao Tang Ling, and he will definitely be treated graciously. He cannot be invited today."

Hua Ji was stunned, with a look of regret on his face: "Thanks to Uncle Zhong reminding me, I forgot about it."

"But the etiquette cannot be discarded. Send someone to the county government to wait and present my invitation."

"Young Master Ji." The old servant spoke honestly, but his eyes were shrewd: "Young Master Xin had many instructions before he went to Luoyang, so that Young Master Ji can study at home and take care of him, and don't get involved in official affairs."

Hua Ji waved his hand indifferently: "Uncle Zhong, I have been crowned, and I am no longer a young man who does not know how to measure."

"Brother Xianmou has always had a good eye, and he has a lot of contempt for the officials in the court, but now he is willing to be a small Gaotang county magistrate, serving Liu Bei who has a shallow reputation."

"I guess Brother Xianmou must have big plans. Three years ago, I was not able to travel with Brother Xianmou with swords. I already regretted it."

"Now that I meet brother Xianmou again, how can I be restrained by my brother again and just study and look after me in this house?"

"The ambition of a man should be like the Yangtze River rushing east to the sea, rather than being wise and safe, wasting time in vain."

There was light in Hua Ji's eyes.

A 20-year-old young man dances with enthusiasm and dares to learn how to cure diseases!
Seeing this, the old servant didn't say much anymore, but there was a sense of relief in his eyes.

……

Hu Zhao's work efficiency is very high, but it only takes half a day.

The powerful and wealthy merchants in the four townships in Gaotang County have all been notified in place.

There is one pavilion in ten miles, one township in ten pavilions, and there are about fifty to one hundred households in one mile.

However, due to frequent natural and man-made disasters, the household registration in each township has also dropped a lot.

Adding up the four townships, there are only more than [-] households in Mingmian.

But among these more than 50 households, there are as many as [-] powerful and wealthy businessmen who have been notified!
County government office, guest house courtyard.

There are no clouds in the sky, and the moon is as white as the day.

Sitting alone in front of the stone table, Zheng Ping looked through the household registration, population, money and food, houses, fields, lawsuits, robbery and other documents and statistics prepared by Hu Zhao one by one under the moonlight.

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy can help you win a hundred battles.

To govern a county, one must understand the county.

If you want to show kindness to the powerful and wealthy businessmen in Gaotang County, you have to know as much as possible about the specific situation in Gaotang County.

a long time.

Zheng Ping put down the last document and got up slowly.

The sonorous sword sound sounded, Zheng Ping drew his sword out of its sheath, and danced under the moon.

The sword wind is sometimes fierce, sometimes calm, sometimes clever, and sometimes weird.

But the person who danced the sword was elegant and calm, as if the mountain collapsed in front of him without changing his face.

With the sound of slight steps, Hu Zhao came to the courtyard of the guest house cautiously.

Seeing Zheng Ping dancing his sword under the moon, Hu Zhao didn't dare to disturb him, but there was a hint of surprise in those shrewd little eyes.

"With this sword technique, ordinary assassins can't get close." Hu Zhao thought subconsciously.

After Zheng Ping breathed out and stood up, put his sword back into its sheath, Hu Zhao stepped forward and handed over the document, saying respectfully:
"Master Xiancheng, this is the list of people attending the meeting tomorrow, please have a look."

Zheng Ping glanced at the document, but saw that the name "Hua Ji" was at the top of the document.

Under Hua Ji, there are 50 people's names, places of origin, and power brief introductions.

The content is clear at a glance.

"Hu Zhao." Zheng Ping returned to the stone table, put down the documents, and glanced at Hu Zhao with sharp eyes: "You are very smart, and you are very good at judging the situation."

"According to your past virtues, the magistrate will not tolerate you at all."

"But I think you are proficient in government affairs and have practical talents. I don't want your talents and learning to be buried in the mud."

"If you can practice virtue diligently, even a prefect of a county can be competent in the future."

How could Hu Zhao not understand the obvious hint?

"Your Majesty will keep in mind the teachings of the Prime Minister of the County. From now on, we must practice virtue diligently and live up to the high expectations of the Prime Minister!" Hu Zhaoyan expressed his expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zheng Ping took out a book bound by Zuo Bo paper from the stone table, and handed it to Hu Zhao: "The "Laws" have always been difficult to learn, and there are very few scholars who study the "Laws" intensively."

"My father studied the "Laws" under my father's school in the past, so there must be a family tradition."

"This "Law" is the final edition of my father's proofreading and annotating several times. I present it to you today. I hope you will not forget the teachings of your father when he was alive."

Hu Zhao's pupils constricted instantly.

Although he claimed to be from Zheng Xuan's sect, Hu Zhao's father was actually an inconspicuous one among the thousands of disciples of Zheng Xuan's sect.

It is estimated that Zheng Xuan does not even remember the name of Hu Zhao's father.

Studying laws and decrees, I only listened to a few lectures by Zheng Xuan, unlike Sun Qian, Guo Yuan and other disciples who can get Zheng Xuan's one-on-one lectures.

Not to mention Hu Zhao.

His father passed away early, so the so-called inheritance of family traditions was just a pretense of the collection of books at home.

Only young people who have experienced hardships will understand the dangers of society and the cruelty of reality.

Although Hu Zhao yearns for Qingliu, he knows how to make choices to survive in this world.

virtue?

That is the situation that can guarantee that he can survive, so Hu Zhao will consider it.

But at this moment, Zheng Ping gave Hu Zhao a copy of "Laws" that had been annotated by Zheng Xuan several times because of Hu Zhaobai's matter of studying laws and regulations.

How can Hu Zhao not be shocked by this?
Insisting on claiming to be the son of Zheng Xuanmen was originally a means of saving his life in a hurry.

Hu Zhao didn't believe that Zheng Ping couldn't guess the intention, but it was because of his belief that Hu Zhao was shocked.

Since ancient times, Maxima has always existed, but Bole has not.

Hu Zhao has the talent for practical work, but he has no worldly virtues.

Such a person is destined to be criticized.

However, Zheng Ping praised Hu Zhao's talents based on his talent, and urged Hu Zhaoqin to practice virtue, and even generously donated books!
You know, even masters and apprentices may not give books as gifts!
For those with a wider scope, it would be good to let you record the dictation yourself. How can it be possible to give a book?

"Lord County Prime Minister, this is, too, too precious!" Hu Zhao's tone trembled, and he stretched out his right hand, but quickly retracted it, wanting but not daring to take it.

This is the "Law" that Zheng Xuan himself proofread and annotated!

"Hu Zhao, although books are precious, they are only carriers of knowledge after all."

"What is truly valuable is the person who devotes himself to the study of knowledge."

"When studying and citing the articles and actions of the ancients, you should take governance and salvation as the urgent task, that is, apply it to the world!"

"You have the talent for practical work. You are not like a rotten Confucian who writes poor scriptures and talks high-spirited words. You are qualified to study this "Law"."

Zheng Pingchun was kind and seductive, and Hu Zhao, who had a mixed mind, gradually grew respect from fear.

"Mr. Xie gave you the book, and I would like to follow the instruction!" Hu Zhao held the "Law" in both hands, and his tone was more sincere.

If it is said that the "diligent practice of virtue" that was full of promises just now is Hu Zhao's subconscious play on the wind, talking about people when he sees people, and talking nonsense when he sees the devil.

So now calling him "Sir" is Hu Zhao's sincere respect.

Seeing Hu Zhao's forced surprise when he left, Zheng Ping picked up the feather fan and lightly slapped his shoulders, showing his wisdom.

The way of the emperor is to give kindness and righteousness.

(End of this chapter)