Chapter 2932 Shangguan
Bai Shan and Zhou Man rode their horses at full speed to Qingzhou City. The Dragon Boat Festival activities in Qingzhou City had just ended. The county magistrates had arrived in Qingzhou City a day in advance, so they had the honor to participate in the activities with Governor Guo.
After the event, Governor Guo simply took them to a restaurant for lunch. As they sat sipping tea and chatting, a yamen runner quietly came to report, "Governor, County Magistrate Bai from Beihai County and Mr. Zhou from the Qingzhou Medical Bureau have arrived and are now at the Governor's residence."
Governor Guo checked the time and found that the two of them had arrived an hour earlier than expected. With a slight satisfaction, he nodded and said, "Please ask them to come over."
He also asked the restaurant owner to bring a pot of new tea.
The other county magistrates sitting there couldn't help but look at each other, and then secretly glanced at County Magistrate Lu who was standing beside them.
County Magistrate Lu sat with his eyes lowered, looking at his nose and his nose at his heart, as if he couldn't see everyone's gaze.
Governor Guo was already happily introducing Bai Shanzhouman to everyone. "County Magistrate Bai just took office this year, and this is his first Dragon Boat Festival since taking office. So there was a county event going on, so he arrived a little later than everyone else. Luckily, we were having a dinner, so it didn't delay anything."
The county magistrates: ...They spoke as if this was not their first year in office and this was not their first year celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with the people in the county.
It was Lu County Magistrate, and he was also the new County Magistrate of Yidu County, not the old one.
Governor Guo looked at everyone with a smile and said, "Speaking of which, County Magistrate Bai is the youngest among you. He has never been posted outside the capital before. He previously worked as a secretary in the Secretariat. If he does anything wrong, please give him some pointers."
The county magistrates were all struck by a knowing blow, and even County Magistrate Lu felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart. Although they had experience in being sent out, Bai Shan's official position before being sent out was not only noble but also high-ranking. How could they give him advice?
Besides, they are all county magistrates now. Apart from Governor Guo, who else is qualified to instruct the other party on what to do?
County Magistrate Lu, who was sitting below Governor Guo, sighed in his heart. Bai Shan's prediction was indeed correct. Governor Guo was going to use Bai Shan to suppress him.
Bai Shan and Zhou Man quickly rushed over from the governor's mansion.
As soon as the two entered the door, Governor Guo stood up, and the others had no choice but to stand up to greet them.
Governor Guo was very tactful. He first saluted Zhou Man and said with a smile, "It has been a long time since we last met. Lord Zhou is more elegant than ever."
Zhou Man smiled and said, "The governor is becoming more energetic."
After asking Zhou Man, Governor Guo looked at Bai Shan.
This was the first time he had seen Bai Shan, and he couldn't help but look him up and down. He saw that he was wearing a moon-white round-collared robe with auspicious cloud pattern, and two milky white mutton-fat Qilin jade pendants hung on his waist, one on each side. He stood in front of him with a smile on his face, like a bright moon and a refreshing breeze. Even he couldn't help but admire and feel happy in his heart.
Governor Guo thought to himself: Fortunately, we are not in the capital and there are no female relatives in this private room, otherwise I don’t know how many women’s hearts would be won over by him.
It is similar to the way Yang Heshu was popular in Kyoto back then.
Everyone loves beauty, and Governor Guo is no exception. He looked at Bai Shan and then at Zhou Man, and realized that the princess-colored feather gauze dress she was wearing made her look playful and lively. No wonder he felt that Zhou Man looked better today than before. It turned out that it was because of the dress.
It was obvious that she had dressed up specially. He was naturally happy that Governor Guo's banquet was so important. He was even happier and couldn't help but praise her, "When I was in the capital, I heard people say that County Magistrate Bai was no match for Yang Changbo in appearance. Today, I see that it is indeed true."
Bai Shan couldn't help feeling embarrassed, "Your Excellency the Governor is too kind. How can I compare with Senior Brother Yang?" Is the only difference between him and Senior Brother Yang a face?
All they lack is a mother!
I heard that Brother Yang's mother was once recognized as the most beautiful woman in Beijing, so if he looks as good-looking as Brother Yang, he would not only have to be reborn, but also have to change his parents.
County Magistrate Lu and others standing in the box showed no emotion at all. They raised their eyelids and glanced at Bai Shan's pretty face, sneering in their hearts. Sure enough, all pretty boys are the same. They are obviously good-looking, but they refuse to admit it and just want people to praise them.
They had never met Yang Heshu and thought Bai Shan looked very handsome like this.
Governor Guo didn't care what they thought. He laughed heartily for a while, then patted Bai Shan on the shoulder and said, "You are being modest. Even if you are not as good as me, you are not much behind. Besides, you two are both well-read and talented."
Governor Guo asked with a smile, "I remember County Magistrate Bai used to live in Mianzhou. He should be very familiar with Governor Yang."
When he was in the capital, he heard people say that Bai Shan had a very good relationship with Yang Heshu Tang He. In the officialdom, apart from his wife Zhou Man, he was closest to these two people.
Governor Guo sighed in his heart. He had entered officialdom ten years earlier than Yang Heshu and Tang He, but he did not expect that their current official positions were similar.
Even in terms of influence, he is not as good as the two of them.
Governor Guo sighed in his heart, thinking it was fate, and then he smiled and pulled Bai Shanzhouman to sit at the table.
Bai Shan was about to explain his relationship with Yang Heshu, but seeing that Governor Guo didn't seem to care much, he shut up, bowed with a smile, and took his seat.
Governor Guo pulled Bai Shan to sit on his right, so Magistrate Lu, who was originally sitting on Governor Guo's left, had to move down one position and give the seat to Zhou Man.
Because in this room now, apart from Governor Guo, Zhou Man has the highest official position.
The county magistrates felt a little jealous when they saw that Governor Guo openly favored Bai Shan, but they soon couldn't help but secretly go to see County Magistrate Lu.
Who are they?
Originally, Governor Guo didn't think much of them, but County Magistrate Lu was different.
County Magistrate Lu must be feeling worse than them at this moment. As long as there is someone who feels worse than them, they will feel much better.
Looking at County Magistrate Lu who had little expression on his face, the other county magistrates breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, and became happy. They pricked up their ears to listen to what Governor Guo and Bai Shan were saying.
Governor Guo and Bai Shan were talking about people and things in the capital. Although the county magistrates present had all been to the capital and even met the emperor, no one could compare to Governor Guo and Bai Shan in terms of understanding the emperor.
So they pricked up their ears and listened. The more they heard now, the more useful it might be in the future.
Governor Guo had heard people mention Zhou Man and Bai Shan long before he left the capital. He had met Zhou Man before and she was indeed a woman different from ordinary women. But seeing that Bai Shan lived up to her reputation, he couldn't help but get along well with the couple.
So as the conversation went on, he started talking about relatives.
Governor Guo smiled and said, "...I really regret that we met too late. It's a pity that I couldn't go to the capital in person when Huan'er got married. If I had gone to the capital to meet you then, it would have been great."
Bai Shan smiled and said, "It's not too late to see you again today. Although it's late, I am still impressed by your grace."
Manbao couldn't help but shudder slightly, thinking that his flattery was too corny, but Governor Guo was very happy and smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed.
See you at 6pm
(End of this chapter)
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