Be a master through ancient times

"Lord Chu, the subordinate officials have waited for a long time, but they have not greeted you from far away. I hope you will not be offended." County magistrate Lin led a group of people to wait in front of Youcaoju. .

"Master Lin, you are welcome. You are busy with official duties, how can I not understand? I also want to thank Lord Lin for his hospitality." Chu Ci said with a smile.

He felt that Master Lin was more tactful than the previous magistrate Yang.Last year, because of him, County Magistrate Yang was rated as excellent in the assessment by the Ministry of Officials. Just after the New Year's Eve, he was promoted and transferred to Ganzhou Prefecture as an official.This Mr. Lin is not a son, he has been the magistrate of Junshan County Yamen for most of his life, the magistrate occasionally asked him, and he was sent to Yuanshan County to serve as magistrate for the sake of his hard work and dedication.

"What did your lord say? You are originally from Yuanshan County, and you are just borrowing flowers to present Buddha. Thanks to your lord and the teachers of the county school, I have been united in Yuanshan County, and the folk customs are more simple and good than other places. Be kinder." County Magistrate Lin complimented Chu Ci while leading the way.

"Hey, Mr. Lin is too modest to say that. As an old parent in Yuanshan County, you cannot ignore the merits of governance. I have heard my husband talk about the regulations issued by Mr. Lin after he took office in the past two days, and I have a sudden feeling in my heart. Officials of my Great Wei Dynasty can love the people like their sons like Master Lin, so why worry about my great Wei being unhappy? Since I am a native of Yuanshan County, I would like to thank Master Lin on behalf of the people of Yuanshan."

People in bridal sedan chairs carried people, and they tried their best to show their favor, so naturally Chu Ci's side would not lose the chain.Besides, he had indeed inquired about how the county magistrate Lin behaved before, and knew that this person cherished feathers and valued the official voice, so naturally he would not do those things that were off-putting.

If there is no accident, Yuanshan County will be under the rule of the magistrate Lin within the next five years.

After Lin County Magistrate heard this, he immediately looked moved. He thought that the young Master Chu must be arrogant, with eyes above the top, and he had to be coaxed carefully in order to get along with him.But I didn't expect him to be so approachable and approachable.

While talking, a group of people came to the lobby of Youcaoju.Today, the entire building was taken over by the county government, and many tables were set up inside and out. Apart from the masters of the county school, most of the respectable people in the county were here.

"Everyone, Master Chu has arrived."

As soon as the county magistrate Lin finished speaking, the people below bowed their hands and saluted together, saying hello to Chu Ci.Chu Ci smiled and turned sideways, and asked everyone to stand up after receiving a half-gift.This move also raised everyone's favorability, thinking that Chu Ci was worthy of being an official from Yuanshan County, and he treated them differently from others.

In the crowd, Chu Ci saw a figure, he stood relatively back, with a hesitant expression on his face, as if he wanted to go forward but was worried about something.Chu Ci laughed. It seems that his uncle has been an official for so long, and he also understands some unspoken rules. He knows that his subordinates have not made a sound yet, and it is not appropriate for him, a subordinate, to take the lead.

However, Chu Ci still wants to give him a face.If he is a relative, his aunt can also benefit when he recovers.

Chu Ci passed through the crowd, walked over, and said, "Uncle, you old man doesn't say hello here, if it wasn't for my nephew who saw you with sharp eyes, I would be rude today."

Uncle Chu rubbed his hands nervously: "Ah Ci, I'm not...the magistrate and other adults are here, so I don't have the right to speak."

"What did uncle say, you and I are close relatives, so why should we stick to these things?"

As soon as Chu Ci finished speaking, County Magistrate Lin also said: "That's the reason, don't call me "Master" at today's banquet, we are brothers, and I am a little older, so you can call me Brother Lin!"

An Wencai was a little overwhelmed. Since County Magistrate Yang left, he hasn't received any special treatment.Now Master Lin actually called him brother and brother.In fact, County Magistrate Lin knew An Wencai for a long time. Although he didn't give him special care, he also told the people around him not to trouble him. After all, this person was in a fat position.

Several people chatted for a while, and one of them came over and whispered a few words in County Magistrate Lin's ear, and then County Magistrate Lin began to invite everyone to sit down.

Chu Ci naturally sat at the head. He is a fifth-rank official, the same as the magistrate, and no one here has a higher position than him.Sitting below him were county magistrate Lin, his uncle, and other people from the county government.

The county magistrate Lin wanted Master Qin and Kong Shanchang to sit together, but they declined.Rather than sitting on the top and being restrained, it is better to have fun below.

At the banquet, County Magistrate Lin kept inquiring about the affairs of the capital without any trace.For an official who has never been out of the province, the capital city is a place they yearn for very much.

Chu Ci didn't hide anything, he would say everything he could, and he knew what everyone was interested in, so he focused on these aspects when he spoke.

The people at the other tables listened very seriously, after all, except for a few people, no one else had ever been to the capital.

Chu Ci is knowledgeable and eloquent, and everyone is inevitably attracted by the capital he described, and at the same time they think in their hearts, it is strange that he can win the first prize!Who doesn't like such a literary and elegant person?

After drinking for three rounds, the banquet slowly came to an end. At this time, County Magistrate Lin also stated the purpose of today's banquet for Chu Ci.

"I heard that Master Chu was in the capital when he was the director of the Imperial Academy of Kyoto, and he had many unique and novel ideas about teaching and educating people. The next official thought, Master Chu, can you pass on the scriptures to all the teachers in Yuanshan County, so that we Under the guidance of the masters, Yuanshan students can also go to a higher level."

After hearing Chu Ci, he still had a gentle smile on his face, but he was muttering in his heart, did this person mean to let him give a lecture to train the masters in Yuanshan County?

"Haha, Mr. Lin is too flattering on me. How can Chu and He De play tricks in front of these masters?"

"Master Chu, why should you be modest? I have seen the name of Master Chu many times in the palace newspapers issued by the court. I heard that the current emperor ordered you to enter the palace to give lectures to the princes. Although our masters in Yuanshan County They are not smarter than the people in the capital, but as long as you are willing to impart some experience, Master Chu, they will definitely benefit a lot." County magistrate Lin thought that Chu Ci looked down on the small place of Yuanshan County, so he declined.

Chu Ci smiled wryly, so there are newspapers inside at this time?It seems that if he refuses to agree today, it will be impossible.

"Since Mr. Lin trusts me so much, I will be disrespectful. Today is November, let's start the lecture in two days. Mr. Lau Lin will invite those teachers in the past few days."

Seeing that Chu Ci agreed, County Magistrate Lin immediately beamed with joy, and said repeatedly: "Don't worry, my lord, I will arrange this matter immediately, and on that day my teachers and teachers from Yuanshan County will gather together to listen attentively to Master Chu's valuable experience. "

There are many academies in Yuanshan County. If everyone comes together, the hall of sages will not be crowded.In case something happens, it's not good if a good thing turns into a bad thing.

Chu Ci told County Magistrate Lin about his concerns, and County Magistrate Lin pondered for a while, then said to Chu Ci: "Just open the test room, it's very spacious, and it will definitely accommodate these people."

Chu Ci nodded: "Magistrate Lin has made arrangements. If you act properly, you must have a perfect plan."

"My lord, I'm overwhelmed." County magistrate Lin smiled happily, and he was already planning what would happen in two days' time.

After the banquet, County Magistrate Lin and others bid farewell to Chu Ci.An Wencai didn't have much to say at the wine table, so he would drag Chu Ci to give him a good meal, meaning that Chu Ci should come to his house for a few days.Chu Ci nodded in agreement, and then An Wencai staggered back with the support of others.

Seeing this, Chu Ci shook his head helplessly, turned around and boarded the carriage beside him.On the carriage, Master Qin and Chu Ci sat opposite each other.Master Qin didn't drink much wine at that table, so he frowned a little when he smelled the alcohol on Chu Ci's body.As soon as Chu Ci got into the carriage, he leaned against the carriage, his eyes were closed and his face was blushing, as if he was too drunk.

"Ah Ci, wake up, don't sleep yet, I'm prone to wind and cold when I sleep now." Master Qin saw that Chu Ci had closed his eyes, worried that he would fall asleep, so he couldn't help but want to wake him up.

When Chu Ci heard the shout, he opened his eyes, smiled at Master Qin, and said, "Don't worry, sir, I didn't drink much today, but the smell of alcohol is a bit strong. I didn't fall asleep just now, I just closed my eyes and meditated." .”

"Are you worried about the preaching of the scriptures in two days' time?" Master Qin asked.

Chu Ci nodded honestly: "Exactly. This disciple never thought that County Magistrate Lin would make such a request."

"You are famous now, so it is reasonable for him to want to borrow it. Last year, because of your book "Ci Hai Ti Ji Ji", more than a dozen scholars were selected in the county. County magistrate Yang also benefited from this, and was transferred to Fucheng to serve Officer. The results of the county examination this year were not satisfactory, County Magistrate Lin has a good name, and he only wanted to leave a good reputation in the hearts of the people, so he racked his brains to improve the abilities of the masters."

Chu Ci suddenly realized, no wonder he made such a request, it turned out that he thought he had hidden some tricks and didn't use them.