Wanli 1592

Chapter 695

While the Jingcha storm and the frontier storm were unfolding together, Fang Shoushi became a very good time-saving candidate acceptable in all aspects. This candidate was reported by Shen Yiguan and obtained Zhu Yijun's permission and approval.

However, Fang Shoushi himself was not happy because of his promotion. On the contrary, after receiving the news, he seemed worried. He returned home without saying a word, just sitting in his study and thinking about something silently.

About dinner time, a person came to Fang Shoushi's study.

"Dong Weng, are you looking for me?"

An angry voice sounded, Fang Shoushi raised his head, and looked at the majestic middle-aged man with thick beard and hair, big eyes and spirit in front of him.

"The juvenile rope is here, come, sit down."

Fang Shoushi pointed to the chair in front of him and asked the middle-aged man to sit down.

"Thank you Dong Weng."

The middle-aged man Sun Chengzong thanked Fang Shoushi, sat down firmly, and then said: "Both young masters did their homework very well today."

"Well, with the immature rope, with the talent of the immature rope, the old man can rest assured that the dog will study."

Fang Shoushi smiled slightly, and then showed worry: "Children, the old man has just received an order from the Wenxuan Department."

"transfer order?"

Sun Chengzong was slightly taken aback: "Where is the order to go?"

Fang Shoushi whispered: "Governor of Datong."

"Governor of Datong?"

Sun Chengzong was taken aback: "The war in Datong has not stopped, and the previous governor Mei Guozhen has just died. At this juncture, the court asked Dong Weng to be the governor of Datong. This..."

"Yeah, the war in Datong has not stopped, and there are 50 northern captives on the border. The situation is extremely urgent. This old man has many years of experience in frontier affairs, and he has led the army to win some military achievements. No, he was taken by Mr. Shen Ge. Mr. Shen Ge I personally ordered the old man's name to His Majesty, and His Majesty is also very satisfied with the old man, and appointed him as the governor of Datong, it is impossible for the old man to refuse now."

Fang Shoushi sighed: "Right now, the situation in Datong is not good. Although there are 50 northern captives on the border, although there are troops defending from the south of Xiao Zhen, Datong has been occupied by the northern captives for several months. It has already become a purgatory on earth. If I have to start from the beginning, if the old man goes away, I will not talk about my thoughts, and my life will be in danger..."

Fang Shoushi is not young, and he couldn't help tossing a little bit. He didn't want to agree, but he had to agree.

Sun Chengzong thought for a while, and said: "Don't worry too much, as far as I know, Datong is now guarded by Xiao Zhennan's troops, and Xiao Zhennan is a famous general. With him, at least the north will not be let Do you want to break into Datong?"

"It's hard to say."

Fang Shoushi opened his mouth and said: "Although Xiao Zhennan is indeed a famous general in the country, but after all, there are 50 northern captives, and there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers who can fight. The scale has never been seen in decades since Jiajing. Datong has long been It's scorched earth, it's hard to say what happened, let alone, Xiao Zhennan is still the governor, the governor of the four sides, and the old man's immediate boss."

Sun Chengzong understood why his Dong Weng was so hesitant.

Fang Shoushi has been tempered by the frontiers. If he is afraid, he should not. Based on Sun Chengzong's understanding of Fang Shoushi, at least Fang Shoushi will not be a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. The reason for his hesitation is probably Xiao Ruxun's fault. The status of governor is at work.

A 60-year-old senior official, facing a 28-year-old young man as his immediate boss, no matter how he thinks, he is a little shy, let alone Xiao Ruxun is a military general, a pure military general, the first in the country. The general governor, even though it is rare, is still a general.

The inherent psychological advantages of literati make it difficult for their self-esteem to bear this status quo.

After passing by, he has to salute a young man who is about the same age as his grandson. How can Fang Shoushi get over the hurdle in his heart?

It would be fine if he was just a military general, but he happens to be the governor, a position that can only be held by a civil general. How do you ask Fang Shoushi to treat him?
Let alone Fang Shoushi, Sun Chengzong himself may not be able to bear the change of place. Although he is just a juren now, the tutor Fang Shoushi hired for his son can be regarded as half an aide, but literati have their own dignity, not to mention that he is so much older.

This is indeed somewhat unacceptable.

"Dong Weng, actually, it doesn't have to be so hard."

Sun Chengzong analyzed it briefly, and said, "Xiao Zhennan is an honorable general after all. At this time, making an exception to be the governor is just a stopgap measure. The situation is too urgent and Xiao Zhennan needs to turn the tide. Once this battle is over, how can the court tolerate a general?" How about being a long-term governor? Not to mention Xiao Zhennan's prestige and reputation are so great, one day in command of the army, the court will worry about one day!"

Fang Shoushi pondered for a while.

"What Zhizhi said makes sense, and the old man thinks so too. Once the battle is over, Xiao Zhennan will definitely resign, but even so, before the war is over, he will still be the governor, and the old man will still be subservient to him. This..."

Sun Chengzong chuckled.

"Dong Weng has always acted for the country, the people, and the great righteousness. It's a trivial matter. It's nothing more than a bow, and it's just a governor. Moreover, Xiao Zhennan has a very good reputation in the court. People who have worked with him all say that he is sensible. He understands etiquette, has studied with great Confucians, and has been born in the general family for many generations, which is not comparable to those illiterate fools. What should he do, his disciples believe in him, and he understands in his heart."

Fang Shoushi felt that what Sun Chengzong said was reasonable.

"What's more, Xiao Zhennan has never lost a single battle since he was born in the Ningxia Battle. He has made great achievements in the battle. His disciples still look forward to him, and they also want to meet him."

Fang Shoushi smiled and said: "In this way, Zhisheng is willing to go to Datong with the old man?"

"Yes, the subordinate is willing."

Sun Chengzong stood up and bowed his hands: "I also ask Dong Weng to agree!"

"Aren't you staying in the capital to study for the exam?"

Sun Chengzong smiled wryly: "Why does Dong Weng make fun of my subordinates? It's the second time, my disciples have already failed the exam twice, and I'm already 35 years old. I don't know how to face my relatives at home, and I don't know if there is anyone in this life who has won the Jinshi." Weng Mengdong will not give up the opportunity to stay in the capital."

Fang Shoushi stood up and walked in front of Sun Chengzong, and patted Sun Chengzong on the shoulder.

"Immature talent, the old man knows very well, don't pay too much attention to the failure of the exam for a while. The old man also lost in a row when he was admitted to the Jinshi. Are you underestimating yourself?"

Sun Chengzong's eye circles became hot, his nose sore, and he couldn't help crying.

"Thank you Dong Weng..."

No one can understand the pain of disappointment in the examination room. Questions from family members, hardships in livelihood, and every hope that is dashed, all severely beat Sun Chengzong's fragile self-esteem.

A person has reached middle age, but has not been admitted to the Jinshi. If he is a wealthy family, it is enough to take the exam, and he can stop. The gentry has a rich life.

But Sun Chengzong didn't want to!

He has the ambition to serve the country, he is unwilling to be a local gentry, spend his life by exploiting the people and avoiding taxes, he wants to realize his ambition.

The only person in the capital who appreciates him is the 60-year-old man in front of him. If he is not there, he will have no way out if he stays in the capital.

Come back home?

That was not his choice, and he would only be more embarrassed when he got home.

So, go to Datong!
(End of this chapter)