Dawei Fanghua

Under the general's seat, a few belated people began to flatter him.But there was one person who was sitting upright, silent, and even seemed to be concentrating with his eyes closed, as if it had nothing to do with him.

People who behave uniquely and stand out from the crowd can at least be noticed easily. Qin Liang couldn't help but look at that person a few more times.

The man was a big man about 50 to [-] years old, with thick lips and a thick beard. He wore a robe with wide sleeves and a crown, but he was tall and had a brave face, not an elegant man.

The one who didn't follow suit was the person suspected of being Huan Fan.This man has a full forehead and a weak chin, which makes his head look round. However, his hair is withered and his face is wrinkled and spotted, so his appearance is not very good.

At this time, the person suspected of Huan Fan spoke: "General Wang (Wang Ling) accepted the promotion of the general and was given the title of General Zhengdong. He will be grateful. At this time, the general should maintain the relationship well. It's just a little It’s such a small matter, why not fulfill the wishes of General Wang’s eldest son, Wang Guang?”

Everyone fell silent. Cao Shuang showed a hint of displeasure, but he did not object and remained silent for a while.

The person who doubted Huan Fan continued: "The general only needs to send someone to reprimand He Jun, accuse him of being rude and disrespectful, and promise not to pursue the people protected by the Wang family again. Then he can send someone to tell Wang Guang the reprimand, and comfort him a little. Peace of mind."

He Yan probably couldn't bear it any longer, and immediately sneered: "Ha! Isn't it really unreasonable? The general is a respected general, so why should he follow the whims of a brat?"

The person who doubted Huan Fan turned around and said, "What does it matter if you reprimand her a little? Besides, the dancer is also an insignificant person, so why bother with her?"

He Yan was angry, but did not continue to refute.The hall suddenly became silent.

Cao Shuang neither rejected the suggestion nor agreed to follow it. At this time, he turned his attention to the big man who closed his eyes and meditated: "What is the wise opinion of Chang Shi?"

The man who closed his eyes to rest his mind slowly opened his eyes and said, "Ming Gong may not like your servant's words."

Cao Shuang said: "If Chang Shi is in the house, he will be my humerus. Please tell me clearly."

The big man moved his body slightly, frowned, and pondered.

At this moment, Chen An took advantage of everyone's silence, stood up, bowed and left.When Qin Liang saw this, he had no choice but to retreat together.

So the two of them went out and walked to the steps on the pedestal.Chen An suddenly turned his head and said calmly: "The person with his eyes closed is Sun Changshi, whose name is Sun Li. All the subordinate officials of the General's Mansion are under his control according to the rules. Sun Changshi will make rude remarks from time to time. , Zhongming has just arrived at the General’s Mansion, so it’s best not to stay in the palace for a long time. I hope you won’t be surprised.”

Qin Liang was not so stingy and said immediately: "It doesn't matter."

Chen An added: "Sun Gong was appointed by Emperor Taizu. He led soldiers and served as minister. Before the death of Emperor Ming, he personally appointed Sun Gong as the general's assistant to assist the general in managing the affairs of the court."

Qin Liang bowed his head and said, "Liang, thank you for reminding me."

The unsmiling Chen An showed a slight smile and replied: "I heard that He Shangshu also sent an envoy to Pingyuan County to recruit Zhongming as his vassal, but Zhongming didn't come. I thought Zhongming was a noble man. , now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I know that Zhongming is humble."

"I don't dare." Qin Liang said with a bitter smile. He was really in trouble and couldn't tell.

The two of them walked forward again. Compared to the way to Luoyang, Chen An was obviously more enthusiastic at this time. "There is also a military counselor on the military council. The salary is not high, but they are all good officials." , because it’s very leisurely.”

When Chen An looked down at the steps at his feet, he paused for a moment and continued, "Every morning, I still have to go to the chief minister to see him, and then go to the official office to read documents and other things. If there is nothing to do, he can go home. If When the general travels, enters the court, or is summoned to discuss matters, as long as Zhongming is arranged to go, he must follow the general. There is not much official business on weekdays."

Qin Liang nodded in response, but secretly thought: Then hang around and wait for death?

Chen An then said: "Zhongming has just arrived. He will settle down his family affairs in Luoyang first. He will not come to the General's Mansion these days. When it is time to go on duty, Zhongming will go to see Sun Changshi first."

Qin Liang said: "Fortunately, Mr. Chen gave me guidance."

Chen An escorted Qin Liang out of the gate of the General's Mansion. When he saw a carriage approaching, he stood where he was and did not see him far away.Qin Liang bowed to him and said goodbye.At this time, Qin Liang's impression of Chen An has also changed a lot. Some people are slow to warm up. You may think he is difficult to get along with when you first get to know him, but once you get to know him, you will find that he is actually a good person.

Wang Kang, who came forward, supported the horse and bowed to ask Qin Liang to get on the carriage with a very respectful gesture.Qin Liang asked: "Have you been waiting outside?"

Wang Kang said: "Yes, I will serve Qin Jun today." Inadvertently, Qin Liang had a feeling in his heart. Although he was only a minor official and did not play a big role in the general's mansion, people who depended on him Still full of respect for myself.

The layout of Luoyang City is like a huge chessboard. There are many high walls dividing the city into squares. The residential areas are called li, and people also call them lifang.Although the city is big, the limited sightline is still a bit depressing.Only those wealthy families who have built high-rise attics may feel better standing on high ground.Qin Liang took the car and headed south along the streets with high walls on both sides.

The mansion sent by the General's Mansion is located in Lejin, east and south of Luoyang City, some distance away from the General's Mansion in the north.Fortunately, there is a small market near Lifang, which is quite convenient if you want to buy something.

The residence is a walled courtyard, and its materials and specifications are certainly not the same as those of princes' mansions. It is almost like a private residence.But what else would you like if you get a free city villa with a yard?

In Qin Liang's eyes, the buildings of Wei State are generally very grand, and this courtyard is also the same.It is a civil structure with simple furnishings, but the house is very spacious and has a lot of rooms. From a rough look, it is not a problem to accommodate more than a dozen people.

As soon as Qin Liang entered the gatehouse, Rao Dashan ran over to lead the horse.Looking inside, you can see the open kitchen in the yard. Mrs. Dong in the kitchen also turned to say hello: "Erlang is back." There was a smile on her face, and it was obvious that she was quite satisfied with her new life.

The upper room opposite the gatehouse is Qin Liang's living room.There are two large rooms at the front and back, separated by a coarse curtain in the middle.Qin Liang returned home, feeling relaxed both physically and mentally, even though this place was still a bit strange to him.

When he entered the room, he sat down cross-legged on a bed with a wooden table and made a comfortable posture.There were no chairs in the furniture of this era, so although he was used to sitting on his knees, he never felt comfortable.

After a while, Mrs. Dong came in with a steaming thick bowl and placed it on the tables in front of Qin Liang. She reminded: "The tea has just been brewed, Erlang, be careful not to burn it."

"Okay." Qin Liang responded.

Mrs. Dong did not leave immediately and asked, "What would Erlang want to eat for dinner? I'll prepare it earlier."

Qin Liang said: "It's still early, whatever you want, I will eat whatever you want."

Mr. Dong whispered again: "Now that Erlang is an official, he will definitely achieve his great ambitions and benefit the people of his country."

Qin Liang raised his head and glanced at her. His mood was a little complicated for a moment. After a moment of silence, he simply said: "I hope so."

Mrs. Dong smiled, bent down and said, "I have to watch the fire." After saying that, he hurried out.

Qin Liang sat alone on the bed, watching the faint white smoke rising slowly from the tea in the thick bowl.Cao Shuang's voice and smile seemed to be slowly floating in the water vapor.

After meeting and talking today, Qin Liang felt that he didn't hate Cao Shuang, and even thought that Cao Shuang was a bit straightforward in his temperament.

Cao Shuang seems to like to listen to flattery, and he probably hires people based on his likes, dislikes and close relationships, but he can still listen carefully to the suggestions of people around him, and he treats his own people with humanity.Cao Shuang obviously didn't like Sun Li, but because he was given to him by Emperor Ming, he still respected him.It's like Qin Liang came to vote. Cao Shuang felt that he thought highly of himself, so he also thought highly of Qin Liang.When it comes to betrayal by others, it is estimated that Cao Shuang will probably take it personally and be easily acted out by his emotions.

In a power field of intrigue and ruthless calculation of pros and cons, Cao Shuang's temperament undoubtedly carries some warmth.In his hypocritical sophistication, Cao Shuang also has a clear side of love and hate.

But Cao Shuang's temperament may be his biggest weakness.Because he is the lord!
People who are dependent on the lord must survive and develop. The most important thing is to be able to achieve things and retain power. Emotions are worthless in the face of survival.Even if people follow a cold-blooded bad guy, they are probably better off than following a good guy who does bad things.

Therefore, Qin Liang's previous judgment was not wrong. It was not a good choice to vote for Cao Shuang, but it was the only choice.

At this time, Wang Kang and Rao Dashan came into the room together, and Qin Liang also came back from his meditation.

The two of them bowed down to Qin Liang first, and Wang Kang said: "Qin Jun, I have discussed with Dashan. Tomorrow, Dashan will serve Qin Jun on his carriage and horse, while I will go to the farmland on the other side of the Luo River to see the situation. After the servants left, I first asked each attached farmer about the size of their land, the size of their cultivated land, mulberry fields, and ponds. In the future, they could arrange for some attached farmers to raise silkworms and raise livestock. After receiving the silk, twine, and thorns, they could also spin cloth and make some clothes for Lord Qin. .”

Qin Liang nodded from time to time, and suddenly felt that it was a wise move for him to choose Wang Kang to follow him.With an annual salary of [-] shi, Qin Liang also had to pay taxes to the government on the land allocated to him. Four adults in the family had to pay for food and clothing. Being an official also required some courtesy. If he didn't budget a little more carefully, he might not be able to maintain his life. .

Wang Kang continued: "I have selected a house as a warehouse. All harvests and expenses will be recorded in the future. At that time, you only need to check the slips to know the branches of the government."

Qin Liang said: "Very good, you will take care of these things." He paused and said suddenly, "I don't have to go to the General's Mansion these days. Although I have to visit a few people, I don't want to go out tomorrow. , Rao Dashan will go to Zhuangtian with you to arrange everything."

The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Here."