After Zhao Jun returned to the post station, he sent someone to the Liangzhe Road Transport Commissioner's Office to retrieve Liu Yong's information.

He actually knew many famous poets of his time, such as Su Shi, Liu Yong, etc.

But he never took the initiative to look for these people.

Firstly, he was very busy in the early days and had no time to look for it.

Secondly, you have no relatives or friends there, so if you take the initiative to find someone, they will probably wonder what you are trying to do.

The third and most important point.

Found it.

Then what?

This group of people became great because of Song Ci, and left a brilliant mark in Chinese civilization.

But that's all.

If you like Tang poetry and happen to travel back to the Tang Dynasty, there is nothing wrong with reading Li Bai.

I like Song Dynasty poetry. Since I am in the Song Dynasty, it would be nice to have the opportunity to meet Su Shi.

The problem is that the two parties are just admirers and idols meeting each other, and they can't always be with each other.

Everyone has their own life trajectory, and Zhao Jun has more important things to do, so if there is a chance to meet, then meet, but if there is no chance, then don't force it.

There was no chance for me to meet Liu Yong.

The last time Zhao Jun came to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Liu Yong was serving as a militia official in Muzhou, and his three-year term was just coming to an end. He went north to Bianliang to review the official positions in the Ministry of Personnel, and missed Zhao Jun completely.

So I certainly didn't see it when I was touring the world.

However, this time Liu Yong took the initiative to come to him, which Zhao Jun did not expect.

In the evening, in the lobby of the posthouse, Zhao Jun was reading some official documents sent to him by the Liangzhe Road Imperial City Office.

At this moment, Jiang Dalang came in and said excitedly, "Master, Liu Sanbian is here."

Even Jiang Dalang knew Liu Yong's reputation.

"Let him in."

Zhao Jun ordered.

"yes."

Jiang Dalang went out to greet them.

A moment later, Liu Yong came in and bowed awkwardly to Zhao Jun: "Your humble servant greets the Magistrate."

Zhao Jun didn't show any pleasantness, but said, "I've heard of Liu Sanbian's name a thousand times, and today I finally met him."

Liu Yong said ashamedly: "This humble official has a little reputation and is not worthy of entering the court."

"hehe."

Zhao Jun smiled and said, "You are quite famous, and I often read your poems. But I have a question for you."

Liu Yong hurriedly said, "I will tell you everything I know."

"Now is the period of the New Deal, and officials from all regions should perform their duties. Since you are the Dinghai Salt Supervisor, why are you in Hangzhou?"

Zhao Jun asked with a frown.

This involves a matter of principle for officials, so it is necessary to ask.

If he encountered an official who was not doing his job, he would not cover up for him even if the other party was the famous Liu Yong.

Liu Yong quickly replied, "Your Excellency, you may not know that although our salt field is larger than a county, it is not under the jurisdiction of the local prefecture, but rather the Yamen of the Transport Commissioner."

"oh."

Zhao Jun suddenly realized and remembered.

That's true.

For example, Yang Gao's previous positions were to be in charge of tea, salt and alum taxes in Huainan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jinghu, the chief transport envoy, and the supervisor of coin minting.

Tea, salt and alum are monopolies, so they are managed by special government offices.

Liu Yong smiled and said, "After all, salt is a matter of great importance to the nation. Therefore, I have to come to Hangzhou once a month to report on official business. Today, I happened to be reporting at the Yamen of the Transport Commissioner. I heard that the Governor had arrived, so I dared to come and present my poem."

"So that's how it is."

Zhao Jun smiled and said, "In the past, there was indeed such a rule, but considering the long distances, the shipping offices in various places reported every three months. I didn't expect that after the new policy came into effect, it would become so strict. Please take a seat."

"Xie Zhiyuan, this collection of poems?"

"Bring it here so I can see it."

"yes."

Liu Yong respectfully handed over the collection of poems and essays in his hand.

Zhao Jun gestured for him to sit down, then took the book and flipped through a few pages.

I secretly complained that I had to memorize Liu Yong's poems when I went to school, and now I have to read them again, which makes me very uncomfortable.

But the mood is different.

In the past, I was forced to recite it, but now I just appreciate it. I can just take a look at it and see how good Liu Yong is. There is no need to recite it anymore.

"Yes, very well written. The writing is brilliant and jumps off the page."

Zhao Jun looked at several poems, and the first poem on the first page was actually a eulogy written specifically for him.

The content of the poem praises that under his hard work and governance, the country is prosperous and peaceful, which makes Zhao Jun very happy.

He smiled and said, "You, stop being so fancy. Even if you want to play with social conventions, you always miss the point."

Liu Yong was puzzled for a moment and asked, "I am a foolish official. I hope you can give me some advice."

"Nothing, I just want to tell you that you can flatter me, but next time remember to bring the emperor along. Governing the world is not only my credit, but also the credit of the sage emperor."

Zhao Jun bowed towards the north and said, "When writing lyrics, write more about the emperor's wisdom, so that you can get along well in official circles."

"Forehead"

Liu Yong smiled awkwardly.

In fact, he was also a person who relied on his talent and arrogance in his early years. His poem "He Chongtian·Huangjinbangshang" made Zhao Zhen directly ask him to write lyrics according to the emperor's order.

Later, when he was old, he finally understood the importance of flattery. So in the first year of Jingyou, he passed the imperial examination and went to Muzhou to take up his post. When he passed by Suzhou, he wrote a poem dedicated to Fan Zhongyan, who was the governor of Suzhou at that time.

But unfortunately, Lao Fan didn't like it.

After that, he served as the magistrate of Yuhang County for another three years. Logically speaking, he had outstanding political achievements, was kind to the people, and was deeply loved by the people. He should have been tested and promoted to a higher rank.

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