Nanming Engineer

Chapter 212
From Hezhou to Fengjie, you can take the waterway, enter the Yangtze River along the Fu River, and go down the river, and you can see the archway of Baidi City in less than three days. You go out of the mountain with your body.

Before leaving, he personally wrote back a letter to Wang Huan, briefly explaining that he was willing to go to Kuizhou to help Wang Huan withstand the Nanming forces coming from the east, and as long as he, Chen Qiyu, was still alive, no one would be able to enter the Kuizhou mansion.In addition, he also reminded a few words, now that Zhang Xianzhong and the Qing army are wrestling in Hanzhong, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, no matter whether Zhang Xianzhong wins or loses, he will lose Sichuan, and advise Wang Huan to seize the emptiness in Sichuan If you have a good opportunity, you can occupy as much territory as you want, so you can't be soft-hearted.

Chen Qiyu is also a well-known official of the generation, with a very sophisticated strategic vision. He has seen through the nature of the Daxi Army, which is strong outside but capable in the middle. A regime without popular support will never last long. Just a stepping stone for others.However, Rao has a lot of experience, and he underestimated Wang Huan's mind. Wang Huan not only wanted to occupy Dianzhou and counties, but also wanted to take the whole of Sichuan into his pocket. world.

Chen Kun also followed him to Fengjie. As for Hezhou affairs, officials from Shizhu filled the vacancy.

As soon as he arrived in Fengjie, Xu Tiezhu had already received the news, and he was looking forward to it on the pier. When Chen Qiyu got off the boat, Xu Tiezhu greeted him as soon as he stepped off the gangway, and stepped forward to support Chen Qiyu with the courtesy of a junior.

Unlike Wang Huan, Xu Tiezhu, who came from a poor background, did not have the insight and vision of a traveler. In Xu Tiezhu's eyes, the former governor of the five provinces was an extraordinary person, a noble person, and Chen Qiyu was well-known. Back then, Li Zicheng was beaten all over the place. The story of looking for teeth is spread in various teahouses and restaurants in Yangzhou. Xu Tiezhu has heard of it before, and he is full of admiration and reverence in his heart. Today, he is able to meet the real person. He feels lucky for three lives and is willing to serve him from the bottom of his heart. .

Seeing the magistrate of Kuizhou, who was a little younger than Wang Huan, Chen Qiyu's eyes went straight. What's going on?Why are the Kuizhou officials getting younger one by one, will there be a place for old people like me in the future?Wang Huan is enough evil, is this Kuizhou magistrate also an ordinary young man?
Fortunately, as soon as Xu Tiezhu uttered a few words, Chen Qiyu could tell that this young magistrate was not as omnipotent as Wang Huan. From his conversation, he could roughly know that Xu Tiezhu, like his name, was full of folk folk Breath, although the decision-making is not messy, very organized, but it does not have the sour smell of a scholar scholar, full-bodied but not artificial, but also smart, very clever with blinking eyes and eyebrows, not astonishing like Wang Huan , but also a young hero.

In addition, Xu Tiezhu didn't regard himself as the magistrate when he came up, and he was willing to be Chen Qiyu's crutch to help him get off the boat, which immediately won Chen Qiyu's favor.

"I'm sorry for the magistrate. Chen is a guilty person. How dare he let the magistrate help him. Please let him go." Chen Qiyu said with a smile.

But Xu Tiezhu didn't let go, he kept supporting him to a big sedan chair with four porters, and said sincerely: "Master Chen must not say that, the ability to hold the horse and rein for Master Chen in the later life is a result of cultivation in the previous life." Blessing, if it wasn't for a coincidence, how could Wansheng have the opportunity to meet the adults, come, please get into the sedan chair, let's talk about it when we go back."

Chen Qiyu sat on the sedan chair with a smile. The sedan chair was extremely spacious, with a soft couch and a carbon stove inside. There was even a small bookcase where some of Chen Qiyu's favorite ancient books were placed. It has been a long time since Chen Qiyu enjoyed such a considerate and luxurious enjoyment. felt it.

The bearers carried the big sedan chair steadily and powerfully, and Chen Qiyu sat comfortably inside. He opened the sedan chair curtain casually, intending to take a look at the scenery outside, and look at this young man with no hair on his lips What happened to Kuizhou under the rule, the sedan chair curtain was lifted, and a sweaty face came into his eyes.

Xu Tiezhu didn't ride a horse or a sedan chair, but followed closely beside the sedan chair, supporting Chen Qiyu's sedan chair. The journey from the pier to the county town was not short.

Perhaps Xu Tiezhu didn't feel anything, but he was used to hard times at a young age, and it was natural for him to help his idol in the sedan chair, but in Chen Qiyu's eyes, it was quite different.

"It's rare to be young and not frivolous; it's even more rare to respect the elders and understand etiquette. Children can be taught." At this moment, Chen Qiyu gave Xu Tiezhu a verdict, and unconsciously compared Xu Tiezhu with Wang Huan , weighed it silently in his heart, and felt that Xu Tiezhu was more to his taste than Wang Huan.

He didn't say anything, just looked at Xu Tiezhu's sweaty face, and then put down the car curtain without saying a word.

The sedan chair went all the way into Fengjie City, the soldiers who opened the way yelled loudly, lined up the bustling crowd on the busy street, squeezed a way with great difficulty, and entered the magistrate's yamen in the center of the city.

After getting off the sedan chair and entering the back office, Xu Tiezhu had already packed up a set of small courtyards with three entrances, green bricks and black tiles, and a small pavilion on the rockery. It was elegant yet exquisite, very Jiangnan style, but Chen Qiyu didn't care to appreciate it, so he went directly into the house and sat on it tiredly. He took the armchair, and there was a soft cushion under the armchair, which made him feel more comfortable.

After three days of hard work, the old man was a bit overwhelmed even though the wind was going smoothly. Xu Tiezhu was very knowledgeable and didn't bother him too much. He handed over the servants in the courtyard to Chen Kun who was accompanying him, confessed his crime to Chen Qiyu, and withdrew.

As soon as he left, Chen Qiyu's originally lazy eyelids opened suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he signaled Chen Kun to drive away the servants and close the door.

"This Prefect Xu, do you know his origin?" Chen Qiyu asked Chen Kun.

Chen Kun and Meng Zhiyu are both scholars of the Ming Dynasty. Meng Zhiyu is a juren, and Chen Kun has also passed the Jinshi. The two have similar temperaments and are very close. From Meng Zhiyu, Chen Kun also learned something about Wang Huan. Xu Tiezhu, who is as close as Wang Huan's brother, of the people around him, of course, Chen Kun also knows some details, so he immediately said it out.

Chen Qiyu listened carefully and kept nodding his head. After Chen Kun spoke, he stroked his long beard thoughtfully, and said to himself: "It turns out that if parents don't exist, and he was born in poverty, he can endure what ordinary people can't bear. He works hard and learns well. It is very good to be able to do this at such a young age. Moreover, he has deep-rooted hatred for the Tartars and no deep-rooted hatred for the imperial court. If he is taught well, he may become a capable person in the imperial court."

Hearing what he said, Chen Kun couldn't help echoing him: "Master, Xu Zhifu was able to grow from a small refugee to a small official, from a barren village to a county government in just one year, and to be good at managing people's sentiments and proficient in civil affairs. Now it's less than two decades. , as the prefect of a party, governing nearly [-] people in the territory, it is indeed worthy of praise."

Chen Qiyu smiled and said: "Administering government for an official, you can govern by doing nothing. The key is to see who is behind him. Xu Tiezhu's governance strategy, Wang Huan has already drawn up for him, he only needs to follow the example, and Kui The state army is invincible in all battles, as long as he does not stir up civil uprisings, it is not too difficult to be a magistrate, with Wang Huan as a god, it is very easy for Xu Tiezhu to be the magistrate."

"But having said that, it is not easy for him to suppress one party." Chen Qiyu stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes and said slowly: "Civil affairs are complicated and complicated, which is a test of one's patience. I think Xu Tiezhu is just like A good piece of white paper, if someone guides it well, he will definitely reach a higher level in the future, maybe no worse than me."

Chen Kun was a little stunned, and couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in his heart. He had been an official for many years, and although he had been serving as the magistrate and refused to be promoted because of the need to protect Chen Qiyu, he had a high self-esteem, and he dared not say that he could rival Chen Qiyu in the future. How can Xu Tiezhu, He De, live up to this sentence?

Chen Qiyu keenly noticed that Chen Kun's expression was different, so he gave him a look and said displeasedly, "What? Are you not convinced?"

Chen Kun hurriedly bowed and said: "No, I don't dare."

Chen Qiyu ignored him and hummed: "I intend to accept Xu Tiezhu as my disciple and teach him his life's accumulation. You can also listen on the sidelines. You can learn as much as you want. What you will achieve in the future depends on whether you work hard. ”

When Chen Kun heard this, he was surprised and happy. What he was happy about was that Chen Qiyu had a legendary life. He was able to govern the country with literary skills and military skills to bring peace to the country. However, when he was in Hezhou, his heart was filled with despair. He stayed behind closed doors all day long and waited for death. He wanted to ask for advice but was unable to do so. Now I finally have a chance.What is surprising is that Chen Qiyu actually wants to recruit Xu Tiezhu as a disciple. Xu Tiezhu is smart, but there are many smart people in the world, and Chen Qiyu has not accepted even half of his students.

His thoughts were written on his face through his expression, although he didn't say it, Chen Qiyu could clearly see it.

Chen Qiyu sighed slightly, leaned back in the chair, and after a long time, said softly: "Wang Huan is very assertive, his will is as firm as a rock, and I can't shake it a bit, but his words and deeds are not like things in the pond. Sitting on such a big situation with a stone pillar at a young age, this son's future is limitless. If he is loyal to the emperor and serves the country, it will be the blessing of Ming Dynasty. If he has two hearts and two ambitions, then Daming may perish in his hands inside."

Chen Kun was extremely shocked when he heard this, his face turned pale, and he said in a trembling voice: "Then, the prefect Xu and Wang Huannai have a brotherly friendship, that is, that's the case, why should my lord teach him?"

Chen Qiyu closed his eyes, shook his head and said, "You only know one thing, but not the other. I said this just to do things first when Xu Tiezhu was still a blank sheet of paper..."

(End of this chapter)