Take the system back to the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 14
When turning around the corridor, I unexpectedly ran into a stunning woman, Zhang Ji who was dressed in men's clothes.

"Are you here too?"

Zhang Ji didn't pay much attention to this person, but found that he was tidier today.

Before Zhao Cheng could see the ceremony, Master Zhu Xiao had already come out to greet him in the main room.

Of course it wasn't to welcome Zhao Cheng, the Master Registrar was flattered, "Mr. Ji actually came to visit in person, it's impolite not to come out to greet him in front of the house."

Zhang Ji glanced at Zhao Cheng again, "It seems that Ji Lai is unlucky enough to disturb your business?"

Zhu Xiao quickly smiled and said: "It's not in the way, please come in quickly, come on, serve good tea for sir."

So they went in and ignored Zhao Cheng.

Looking around, Zhao Cheng didn't know whether to come back at another time, or wait here?

After a moment of hesitation, since Master Zhu specially summoned him, Zhao Cheng still followed.

The environment in the main room is exquisite, the fragrance of precious wood is strong, some flowers and plants are also placed, and a copybook is hung on the middle wall, which is really a bit of a family style.

Zhang Ji also put his hands behind his back, stared at the copybook for a while and said: "Master Zhu's calligraphy is somewhat interesting, it can be regarded as a family of its own."

Zhu Xiao sneaked a glance at Zhang Ji, flattered and said: "Mr. Ji's praise, in fact, the word "Benguan" is not a popular style. It's for self-entertainment."

The implication is that now everyone writes in slim gold style.

After the tea was brought, Zhang Ji sat down and took another look at Zhao Cheng. He found that this person seemed to be very proactive, and said, "Master Zhu, please take care of the business first. I can wait."

At this point, Zhu Xiao gave Zhao Cheng a dissatisfied look: "Zhao Cheng, Liu Dutou specially recommended you in front of this official, saying that you are very good at doing things?"

"It's a bit of experience." Zhao Cheng said.

Zhu Xiao said indifferently: "I heard that you also wrote a "Proposal on River Defense Affairs" and entrusted Liu Dutou to submit it to the county master?"

Zhang Ji also heard someone mention this matter this morning. He also heard that the county magistrate had a complimentary word, but he didn't know whether it was true or not.Because some of the compliments given by the county master are actually sarcastic.

Regardless of the inside story, Zhang Ji felt that this down-and-out scholar might be sincere, but he was too overconfident.According to Zhu Xiao's usual personality, this matter must have made Zhu Xiao angry.

This time Zhang Ji happens to be giving advice on river defense affairs as the rainy season is approaching.After reading an anonymous anecdote in the academy that day, Zhang Ji suddenly had some experience in this area and wanted to make suggestions.

Zhang Ji can directly see the county magistrate, and even the master of Zhizhou.But coming to see Zhu Xiao first is to know his temper.And Zhu Xiao was directly responsible for this matter, it would be more effective to find him.

The atmosphere became a bit awkward and no one spoke.

Zhu Xiao didn't want to get angry and be rude when there were talented scholars and beautiful ladies with extremely detached status, instead he said: "Liu Dutou mentioned that you are very helpful for the river defense service?"

"Don't dare." Zhao Cheng lowered his head.

Zhu Xiao said indifferently: "But I heard people say that you actually took money from the peasants when you were in charge of them, and you sent them home in advance?"

"There is such a thing." Zhao Cheng said.

"You are just a down-and-out scholar, don't you think your courage and means are too much?"

Zhu Xiao's tone was slightly cold.

Zhang Ji was stunned, and he couldn't help but frown when he heard that he actually took money from those poor people and violated the rules and dismissed the people in advance.As a scholar, he seems... too spineless.

Due to the praise from the county lord, Zhu Xiao didn't want to say any more, and wanted to send him away early so that he could take the opportunity to chat with Mr. Sincer, so he said again: "Okay, Zhao Cheng, I heard from Liu Dutou that you are a smart man. , do you understand what the officer told you to come here?"

"Understood." Zhao Cheng nodded slightly.

"Just understand. Then step back and do your own thing, let alone grandstanding."

Zhu Xiao waved his hand slightly and stopped looking at him.The implication is that if you have something to say in the future, don't go to the county master to talk about it.

"Let's retire."

……

After Zhao Cheng left, Zhang Ji stared at the direction he left with a strange expression.

Zhu Xiao tried to remind: "Please also explain the purpose of coming, sir."

Zhang Ji came back to his senses, and then came up with a suggestion, "Ji came here uninvited. I heard that the rainy season is approaching, and the civilian husband's service progress is lagging behind. Recently, he happened to be influenced by a strange article. I have some experience. I know that Master Zhu is in charge of this matter. , I’m here to give you some advice.”

Zhu Xiao was really happy and flattered, but after taking it over for a closer look, his face became a little embarrassed.

Because in some details, this talented woman's suggestion is actually similar to what Zhao Cheng wrote to the county venerable by leapfrogging.

"Sir, is there anything wrong?" Zhang Ji asked curiously.

"This……"

Zhu Xiao was a little embarrassed, but he didn't tell the truth...

(End of this chapter)