Chapter 3430: Extra Chapter 9
When entering the Imperial College through favor, Lu Xiaofo and Bai Shan's situations were the most similar. Both of them lost their fathers at a young age and only had the opportunity to take the exam for the Imperial College with the help of their fathers.
The two of them were of similar age and both had been admitted to the Imperial College, so they were equally popular and were the first group of people in the class to become friends the fastest.
However, no one expected at that time that in the end, the person who was closest to Bai Shan and had the best relationship with him in the class was Yin Huo.
You know, at the beginning, Bai Shan and Yin Huo's relationship was not good, and they even had a dispute in the school for this.
Well, now that I understand Yin Huo's personality and character, looking back, Yin Huo didn't say a word from beginning to end in that dispute. The dispute was spread by classmates. Yin Huo's sisters blocked Bai Shan, and the dispute started from there.
But after that incident, Bai Shan and Yin Huo slowly came together.
By the time Lu Xiaofo and others reacted, Yin Huo had already become Bai Shan's friend, and they went in and out together.
Later, Bai Shan filed a complaint in the palace, uncovering the case of the rebellion of the King of Yizhou and becoming famous throughout the world.
Then their paths began to diverge.
Bai Shan was imprisoned and there was a game of intrigue in the court. The King of Yizhou fled and rebelled and was killed. Bai Shan was released from prison and they met again. One of them was still a student at the Imperial College, while the other was a loyal and filial son famous throughout the world.
Later, Bai Shan entered Chongwenguan and Zhou Man entered the Imperial Hospital, and the differences between them became even greater.
I'm not jealous, but I'm definitely envious.
But as Bai Shanjiang's road became wider and wider, so wider that he could not measure it; as the road became longer and longer, so longer that he could not see the end, Lu Xiaofo knew that there was a difference between them, and it was not just because of the encounter at Chongwenguan.
Even if Bai Shan was not appreciated by the prince, he would have achieved such success in the future, it was just a matter of time.
A person's abilities and knowledge may be determined from the very beginning.
Bai Shan is the most shining one in their grade and is also the one mentioned the most by his classmates. Looking at all the students in the Imperial College since its establishment, only his senior Yang Heshu can be compared with him.
Both of them became prime ministers.
Among his classmates, Lu Xiaofo was considered to be the most eye-catching, after all, he became a governor at such a young age.
If I can’t compare with Bai Shan, who can compare with Bai Shan?
After one year in the Hanlin Academy, he went directly to the Secretariat. Even though he was later demoted and sent to Qingzhou as a county magistrate, that was to gain experience.
Lu Xiaofo climbed up step by step honestly. In fact, this speed was already considered fast.
He served as a local county magistrate for five years. After making some achievements, he was promoted to the position of chief secretary. He was then transferred to Liuzhou to serve as the governor. His career went smoothly and smoothly.
Naturally, there have been no major disturbances in the past achievements, and everything has been going smoothly.
Speaking of which, the achievements he made during his time as the governor of Liuzhou were probably the most remarkable since he started his official career.
He felt a sense of accomplishment as he watched this once poor and closed place being built up bit by bit because of him, transportation being opened up, people being polite and obedient, and life gradually getting better.
It was also because of this that when his three-year term was over and Liuzhou began to show results, the Ministry of Personnel gave him a top-grade rank and wanted to transfer him to Zhongzhou as a governor, but he refused.
Lu Xiaofo finally understood why Bai Shan stayed in a small county under Qingzhou for five years. The fruit tree he had raised had just opened its buds, and he hadn't had time to see it bear fruit, so how could he bear to leave?
He had to stay and continue to fertilize and water it, watch it grow fruit, and watch it grow little by little. Only when the fruit was ripe and he was sure that the fruit tree would thrive in the future could he leave with peace of mind.
Therefore, he was very cautious about entertaining Bai Shan and Zhou Man.
He didn't care about the princess or the prince consort. Bai Shan and Zhou Man were the key. No, it should be said that Zhou Man was the key.
According to his unreliable sources, Zhou Man was most likely helping the Imperial Medical Bureau find a suitable place to grow medicinal herbs.
With the opening of medical offices across the country, the medical industry in Dajin flourished rapidly. High grain yields allowed many people to have enough to eat, and with falling grain prices, more people could afford medical treatment.
In addition, the Medical Bureau provides basic medical care for the people of Dajin. The prevention of epidemics and smallpox vaccination in spring and winter every year consume a lot of medicinal materials.
Therefore, in recent years, the Imperial Medical Bureau has cooperated with many drug stores and clinics, that is, to instruct farmers in various places to grow medicines, which are then purchased by various drug dealers, processed, and then sold to the Imperial Medical Bureau and local medical offices.
Of course, the Imperial Medical Bureau also purchases directly from medicinal farmers, but not many, so such opportunities are particularly valuable.
If this area of Liuzhou could gain Zhou Man's approval, he could establish a medicine garden here to supply the Imperial Medical Bureau directly...
With this in mind, Lu Xiaofu catered to their needs. Not only did he invite three chefs from Liuzhou City to prepare a sumptuous welcoming banquet for them, he also skipped work the next day and took them directly to see the tangerines.
Knowing that Zhou Man liked flowers and plants she had never seen before, he found many that he thought were rare and new to her. "I heard a long time ago that you had arrived in Lingnan. Even if you hadn't come to Liuzhou, I would have gone to see you. These are some rare plants I saw here. I haven't seen them much before."
Zhou Man looked regretful and said, "It's a pity that I have seen them all." And they are all included.
Lu Xiaofo wasn't disappointed either. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay. We don't have much else in Liuzhou, but the flowers and trees are extremely prosperous. Moreover, the plants here are evergreen all year round. Look, it's already winter now, but everywhere you look, it's still lush and green. It's almost the same as in Chang'an in the summer, right?"
Judging from the flourishing flowers, plants and trees alone, it is indeed so, Zhou Man nodded.
"The environment here is different from the north. It's hotter and humid. Some plants that can't grow in the north grow well here. You're not in a hurry to leave anyway, so you can take your time to explore." Lu Xiaofo calmly recommended the land and climate here. "Don't be fooled by the many hills here, but they're not very high... Oh, that mountain doesn't count. Aside from those two that look relatively high, the other mountains are very low. The soil in the mountains is rich and fertile, perfect for growing flowers and trees."
Zhou Man nodded and said, yes.
Bai Shan turned his head to look at Lu Xiaofo, smiled and said nothing.
Zhou Man's attention was still on the tangerines.
The tangerine tree was not very tall, and she could pick the fruits with just her hand.
Zhou Man stared at one of the bright yellow oranges and asked, "Can we pick it?"
Lu Xiaofu was very generous and waved his hand, saying, "Pick them, pick whatever you want!"
Zhou Man and his companions knew that this fruit was valuable. In addition to selecting the best ones to be presented as tribute, the rest could be sold to other places.
This fruit is the most delicious only when grown in Liuzhou, and it is precious because it is rare.
So Zhou Man only picked the one she thought was the most delicious. After tasting it, it was indeed delicious, with a lot of water and a slight sourness in the honey, which actually amplified the sweetness of the honey.
Zhou Man was very satisfied and asked, "Do you have any seedlings? Give me two."
Lu Xiaofu smiled and said, "It's already prepared for you."
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