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"Master Mingjian, the students here have some ideas that they want to discuss with adults."

"Great!"

Nie Hongshu was refreshed.

At the same time, he subconsciously glanced at his daughter. Could this kid be making an excuse on purpose?

"Actually, what I'm going to talk about today is also related to Miss Xiao Nie."

"Eh?"

Nie Xiaoqian froze for a moment, then her heart was in turmoil and her cheeks were hot.

She thought that Gu Ming was going to confess his love to her in front of his father, which was too fast, and made people unprepared.

More importantly, she worried that her father would not agree.

Gu Ming didn't think much about it, he smiled and said, "That's right, Mrs. Su came to see me today and talked about the study."

"Ah? You mean the study?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian was taken aback again.

But I finally breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, and at the same time felt a little bit disappointed.

Nie Hongshu asked suspiciously, "Madam Su? Which Madam Su?"

"The daughter-in-law of the Zeng family, Zeng Dehao's wife."

Upon hearing the word Zeng's family, Nie Hongshu seemed to realize something, and vaguely guessed Gu Ming's intention.

Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but frowned: "What is she doing in the study?"

"Simply put, she also wants to join."

"No!" Nie Xiaoqian rebuffed straight away: "Isn't the money enough? Why is she here to join in the fun?"

Inadvertently, there was a hint of jealousy in his tone.

Gu Ming could only patiently explain: "Miss Nie, listen to me first, she doesn't really want to join in the fun, she's just looking for an excuse."

"Well, that makes sense."

Nie Hongshu nodded thoughtfully.

Hearing what her father said, Nie Xiaoqian finally began to calm down.

In fact, with her intelligence, how could she not have guessed Su Ling's intention?It's nothing more than a little sourness in my heart.

"Lord Nie, considering the current situation in Guobei County, Qin Shou is not alone.

For example, some celebrities and squires represented by the Zeng family are completely at odds with him, and they look down on him from the bottom of their hearts. "

"Indeed, as a parent official of a county, but can't read a few words, and is very greedy, naturally it is not popular."

"So, the students thought that the adults could start from here, after all, the adults are the ones who officially recruited people to become officials."

After some exchanges, Nie Hongshu was in a good mood, and once again ordered Yu'er to go to the kitchen to say hello and add some more dishes.

During the dinner, the two talked happily.

When the drink was almost finished, Nie Hongshu suddenly said: "Gu Sheng, the Japanese official is going to visit Master Zeng tomorrow, why don't you accompany me?"

Naturally, Gu Ming would not refuse such a small request.

Anyway, he is also the future father-in-law.

Next, Gu Ming took advantage of the wine to talk non-stop, which impressed Nie Hongshu even more.

After drinking until dark, Gu Ming returned home after enjoying himself.

As soon as he left, Nie Hongshu couldn't help but said: "Xiaoqian, why don't you let this kid be a teacher by my father's side in the future?"

Unexpectedly, Nie Xiaoqian shook her head immediately: "Not good!"

"Don't you appreciate him? Why can't you say it wrong?"

"My daughter thinks that Mr. Gu's future achievements must be higher than that of father, so"

"Hmph! It's really a girl who doesn't want to stay!"

Nie Hongshu snorted and walked away.

Unexpectedly, the daughter caught up with her again and made amends: "Daddy, don't be angry, my daughter is telling the truth."

Nie Hongshu: ""

the next day.

Gu Ming came to the gate of the county government early as promised.

Unexpectedly, he only saw Nie Hongshu alone, and he was not wearing an official uniform.

"Master Nie, what are you?"

"Hehe, I always like to travel in light clothes. Besides, the Zeng family's old house is not far away, so it's better to go on foot and observe the people's sentiments."

"Master Nie is here in Guobei County, it is simply a blessing for the people."

"Go, go, don't say these things are useless."

Nie Hongshu waved his hand and walked towards the south gate.

The Zeng family's old house is located in Taiping Town in the south of the city, only ten miles away from the county seat, and it's not too far to walk.

Along the way, the two talked and laughed, enjoying the scenery along the way.

About halfway through the journey, Nie Hongshu suddenly asked: "By the way, Gu Sheng, if the study really improves, what are your plans for the next step?"

"Depending on the situation, we may expand the scale and establish calligraphy and painting clubs, calligraphy and painting institutes and the like.

In the future, it is also possible to leave Guobei County and go to a larger state capital for development. "

Hearing this, Nie Hongshu didn't speak, but nodded in relief.

After all, the daughter has already confessed her concerns, with an attitude of not marrying only Gu Ming.

As a parent, how can you not hope that your children will live well?If you don't want to be rich and powerful, at least you have to live comfortably.

Chapter 32 Deliberately dismantling the official station (four more)

Before noon, the two of Gu Ming stepped into Taiping Town.

After a short walk along the main street, we saw the magnificent Zeng Family Courtyard.

As soon as they arrived at the gate, the servant on duty at the gate looked at Gu Ming and the two, and felt that they did not look like ordinary people.

A smile appeared on his face and he asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Nie Hongshu took out a post: "Please give this greeting post to your master."

"Okay, you two, please wait a moment."

The servant quickly ran towards the backyard.

After a while.

There was a sound of chaotic footsteps in the courtyard.

"I don't know that Lord Nie is here, but I am far away from welcoming you, and I hope you will forgive me!"

Before anyone arrived, an old voice came first.

It was the current head of the Zeng family, Zeng Tiancheng, who led his people to greet him at the door.

Back then when Qin Shou came to visit, he didn't come out to greet him in person, but sat in the conference hall waiting for his illness.

Although Nie Hongshu's official rank is one level lower than Qin Shou's, his status is different, he is a dignified person.

Even if he is not an official, he is still a celebrity, and the common people dare not neglect him when he sees him, and they have to call him the master of juren.

"Master Zeng, you are being polite, this is Gu Xiucai, and I came to visit Master Zeng with me."

Nie Hongshu seemed to not want people to mistake Gu Ming as his follower, so he took the initiative to introduce him.

"So it's Gu Xiucai, I'm rude, I'm sorry, please!"

After coming to the meeting hall to sit down, a maid served fragrant hot tea.

"Lord Nie, Gu Xiucai, please!"

Zeng Tiancheng smiled and picked up the tea bowl.

“Good tea!”

After taking a sip, Nie Hongshu immediately admired it from the bottom of his heart.

"Hehe, this is the Dragon Well that I specially entrusted someone to bring back from Qiantang. If Mr. Nie likes it, you can bring two bags back with you."

"What's so funny about that?"

"It's just a little tea, please don't dislike it, Master Nie."

"Then thank Master Zeng first."

After chatting for a while, Zeng Tiancheng couldn't help but tentatively asked: "I don't know why Master Nie is here this time?"

"It's nothing, just a special trip to visit."

Hearing this, Zeng Tiancheng couldn't help standing up and bowing: "The old man is really sincere and fearful."

"Master Zeng, don't be too polite!"

Nie Hongshu smiled and stepped forward to support Zeng Tiancheng's hand, and helped him to sit down.

Gu Ming sat on the side without making a sound.

These are the etiquette on the scene, and it is still necessary to show the respect of both parties.

After chatting for a while, Nie Hongshu finally got to the point: "By the way, I wonder what Master Zeng thinks about the current situation in Guobei County?"

"This old man didn't know where to start."

In fact, he didn't understand what kind of medicine Nie Hongshu sold in his gourd.

"To be more specific, what do you think of the government's governance and the current situation of the people?"

"Hehe, Mr. Nie should know better than this old man, right?"

Zeng Tiancheng was not some ignorant and fearless young man, how could he easily confide in his heart?

And he didn't want to say a good word against his will, so he kicked the topic back without showing his face.

Seeing this, Gu Ming subconsciously glanced at Nie Hongshu.

He knew very well that the reason why Nie Hongshu brought him here was to let him say some appropriate words at the appropriate time.

After all, as the magistrate of the county, Nie Hongshu had some things that were not easy to say, and could only be borrowed from others.

So he cleared his throat and said, "Master Zeng, you also know that Lord Nie has not been very familiar with the situation in Guobei County since he took office not long ago.

Therefore, this is why I made a special trip to visit the mansion.

In private, Master Nie heard some gossip, saying that the common people complained, and seemed to be quite dissatisfied with the government. "

"Haha, it's hard to say, hard to say."

At this time, Nie Hongshu cooperated tacitly and continued: "Master Zeng has something to say, but it's okay to say it. Although I am the county magistrate, I also have the right to supervise the governance situation within my jurisdiction and the current situation of the people."

This remark is an indirect expression of attitude.

Although the county magistrate is an auxiliary official, he is not without real power.

In addition to assisting the county magistrate in managing various public affairs, he also has the right to supervise.

Once the county magistrate acts perversely and insists on going his own way, then the county magistrate can report to the government office or even a higher-level official.

In this way, it can play a check on the county magistrate.

Zeng Tiancheng was not stupid, he had already guessed the reason for Nie Hongshu's visit.

However, it will not be so easy to let go.

The two sides fought back and forth for a while, and Zeng Tiancheng finally smiled and said, "I understand, I think Master Nie is also dissatisfied with the current situation in Guobei County, and wants to change the world, right?"

"That's right!" Gu Ming took the initiative to take the words: "A county magistrate like Qin Shou doesn't know a lot of big characters, so he has to write a letter on behalf of his master.