Chapter 101: County Magistrate Lu also has the potential to become a treacherous official
Yan Xing went to find Lu Chenyang, who was planning to write a memorial.
Yan Yuanjie is not Dewey. He is a high-ranking official and cannot be treated lightly.
Lu Chenyang was just wondering how to start writing when Yan Xing arrived.
He raised his head and smiled: "You are here."
He was casual, as if he was treating an old friend of many years. The two of them smiled at each other, their minds in sync and understanding each other.
Yan Xing thought the phrase "heart to heart" might be a bit strange, but as a military commander, his education level was limited, so he couldn't think of a more appropriate word. But he personally thought it was extremely appropriate.
"Well, came to see you." He responded softly.
Lu Chenyang took the initiative to bring it up: "You know, right? I asked Brother Feng to go to the training camp."
Yan Xing nodded: "I see."
He observed his expression anxiously, trying to discern what he was thinking. Was he angry? Was he unhappy?
But he was so calm that he couldn't see any clues at all.
Lu Chenyang gave up and resigned himself to his fate: "You blame me? You think I don't trust you?"
Yan Xing smiled. "No, I know you're doing this for balance. Putting all the troops in my hands is really not appropriate. I hope to be your partner for a long time. This is the best."
Lu Chenyang's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and said, "That's right, it's right. My parents gave me life, and the prince knows me best!"
Yan Xing looked at his bright smile and knew that he really thought so.
But... "I'm just curious, who can make you trust him without reservation? And without relying on external factors to maintain it?" Yan Xing looked at him and asked with a deep look in his eyes.
Lu Chenyang was slightly stunned.
Yan Xing continued, "Is it your parents? Trust based on blood ties? Or out of gratitude? Or perhaps a shared goal? Is there anyone in this world who can earn your complete trust?"
Lu Chenyang was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Yes. Besides my blood relatives, there is another one."
"Who is it?" Yan Xing couldn't help but ask.
Lu Chenyang looked at him and said a name.
Lu Chenyang said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Please help me think about how to write this memorial to the emperor."
Yan Xing glanced at him with a half-smile: "I heard in the book that if you have trouble, it's Zhong Wuyan, and if you have nothing, it's Xia Yingchun. It seems to be absolutely correct."
I trust others wholeheartedly, and I don’t know how to write this memorial when I think of him.
Humph, go find that person.
Lu Chenyang looked helpless: "Good Cheng Xiao, it's all my fault. Please be magnanimous and help me."
Cheng Xiao is Yan Xing's pen name, which Yan Xing said once when they were drunk.
However, Lu Chenyang had never called him like this before. This was the first time he called his name, and he couldn't help but be stunned.
The name sounded much better coming out of his mouth.
Yan Xing curled his lips and coughed lightly: "Since you are so sincere, I can't refuse you."
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said, "It's true that Fang Shihao was plotting a rebellion, but you're lucky. This year is the Emperor's birthday, and I don't think anyone would dare to cause trouble for the Emperor at this time. So even if your memorial is sent to the capital, it will probably be left unused for a while."
Lu Chenyang nodded: "I'm not afraid that the capital will know, I just don't know how to write this memorial."
Yan Xing said, "That depends on how bold Lord Lu is." He said, "Even if we rush this memorial to the capital, it will take three months, and there's no telling when the Emperor will see it. No one can predict what will happen during this time. So, you might as well be bold."
Lu Chenyang thought thoughtfully, be bolder?
Lu Chenyang thought about it, picked up the pen and started writing.
He first wrote about the King of Nanyang's harsh treatment of the people, which led to their miserable lives, and that was why Fang Shihao rose up in rebellion. He described in detail the various crimes of the King of Nanyang, which were simply too numerous to list.
It particularly emphasized that King Nanyang had recruited soldiers many times with ulterior motives - those who didn't know would think that this was a memorial from Lu Chenyang impeaching King Nanyang.
Then he casually wrote about forcing the rebels to form a siege. By the time he wrote this, most of the content of the memorial had already been covered. He finally wrote about Yan Yuanjie colluding with the rebels and supplying them with food and fodder, and then being discovered by his wise and brave self, he stopped it in time and had it thrown into prison.
Lu Chenyang became more and more fluent in writing, and his eyes lit up.
When she was studying and writing with Lu Chenyang, the teacher once said that her articles were better than Lu Chenyang's, not because of their literary talent, but because of their vividness.
Her writing gives people a sense of being there, making them feel empathetic. When she writes about the King of Nanyang oppressing the people, it is as if she can see the oppression the people are suffering.
Yan Xing sat on the side and watched him quietly. He was very focused when writing, with his back straight. I heard that this is the character of a scholar.
But he clearly had a relaxed and casual posture, with a comfortable and relaxed feeling.
He sat beside him, and even from the side he still looked handsome and elegant.
Yan Xing stood up and slowly ground it for him.
Lu Chenyang continued to write. Because it was the emperor’s birthday, the soldiers were deeply grateful for the emperor’s kindness, and their morale was greatly boosted. The rebels were suppressed and the rebellion was successfully put down.
Lu Chenyang also specially praised the emperor's achievements, saying that it was because of the emperor's wisdom and bravery that the soldiers were able to fight so bravely.
Lord Lu demonstrated the skills of a top scholar. Not only was his flattery refreshing and unconventional, it was also very appropriate.
Yan Xing: "...If County Magistrate Lu were to serve in the capital, he would have the potential to become a treacherous official."
Lu Chenyang: “…”
He took it as a compliment.
Finally, Lu Chenyang mentioned lightly that Yan Yuanjie had been imprisoned in the prison and asked the emperor to deal with him.
Lu Chenyang finished writing the last word, a beautiful ending, and the word was written in an especially elegant and graceful manner.
Yan Xing commented objectively: "Great calligraphy!"
Because there was too much flattery in it, he didn't dare to praise the article.
Lu Chenyang looked at his article with satisfaction and sighed, "If this article gets out, Lu Chenyang's reputation will be gone."
Because it was Lu Chenyang's reputation that was ruined, Lu Xueyin said she didn't feel any pressure at all, and her tone was even a little gloating.
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