Zhu Wan's praise really shocked the civil and military officials present.
You have to know that this young man in front of you is only fourteen or fifteen years old, and he hasn't even achieved any fame, but he can be praised so highly by the Governor of Zhejiang.
Look at them again, they can't even beat a young man, how shameful!
However, after carefully reading the poem written by Xu Xiaolangjun, it is indeed very appropriate to the situation...
"Mr. Xu Xiaolang is a great talent, and Master Futai is wise!"
I don't know who shouted first, but the officials present started to flatter him.
Zhu Wan didn't stop him. He stroked his beard and said to Xu Yan, "Xu Xiaoyou, although I am more than three times your age, I regret that we met too late. I would like to make you my friend, regardless of age difference. Would you be willing to do so?"
Xu Yan obviously didn't expect that this poem would have such a good effect. Now that Zhu Wan has said so much, it would be very unwise for him to refuse.
He quickly bowed and said, "Your Excellency, the Governor has condescended to me. I am truly honored."
Maybe it was because he drank too much, but Xu Yan felt his cheeks getting hot and his head a little dizzy.
I thought to myself that this alcohol is really strong...
However, this time I became a close friend of Zhu Wan, regardless of age difference, and the banquet was really not in vain.
However, the atmosphere of this welcoming banquet became lively because of a poem by Xu Yan. Everyone was toasting each other and having a great time.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Zhu Wan was the first to stand up, and a group of officials and gentry quickly followed.
"It's getting late today. Thank you all for your hard work. Please go back."
When the governor spoke, everyone bowed and saluted: "Farewell, governor."
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Two flowers bloom, each showing its own beauty.
However, Xu Chenshi waited for her son for a long time and became extremely anxious, so she sent someone to wait outside the Lanyue Tower.
When Zhu Wan left the building surrounded by people on both sides, everyone followed.
Shuangxi had sharp eyes. When he saw his young master walking out of the building drunk, he hurried forward to greet him.
"Hey, Master, why are you so drunk?"
He stepped forward to support him, but since he was so frail, he was almost knocked over. He quickly rolled his eyes at another of the Xu Mansion's attendants: "Come and lend a hand."
The man then followed.
The two of them worked together to support Xu Yan back home. Seeing her son in this state, Mrs. Xu Chen naturally felt very distressed.
He first ordered his servants to prepare sobering tea and then prepared bath water. After some service, Xu Yan gradually woke up.
It must be said that this welcoming banquet was a great success for him. Although he was a bit too aggressive, he won the favor of Governor Zhu Wan.
If he remembered correctly, Zhu Wan would serve as the Governor of Zhejiang for at least three years, which was enough time for him to achieve success in his career.
But after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that some details were not done yet. Xu Yan thought for a while and ordered: "Shuangxi, spread the paper and grind it."
Although the little servant didn't know what the young master was going to write so late, he still obeyed his orders.
After everything was ready, Xu Yan closed his eyes and concentrated to clear his mind of all distracting thoughts, then he picked up the pen and began to write.
After a cup of tea, Xu Yanfang let out a long sigh.
He wrote several hundred words in one go, read it again, and then nodded with satisfaction.
"After it's dry, seal it up and wake me up at dawn tomorrow morning."
After giving careful instructions, Xu Yanfang went to sleep peacefully.
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No words were spoken that night.
As the hour of Mao arrived, Shuangxi woke Xu Yan up on time.
Although he was still a little sleepy, Xu Yan jumped up when he thought about the important things he had to do today.
After washing and having breakfast as usual, he changed his clothes and went out, heading straight to the county government office.
Of course, at this moment, the county government office was temporarily requisitioned as Zhu Wan's governor's headquarters.
Naturally, Xu Yan was not going to see County Magistrate Zhao, but his new friend, Zhu Wan, regardless of age difference.
But Xu Yan arrived at the county government office and was taken in after some notification.
He followed the official through the courtyards and arrived at the back house where Zhu Wan lived, feeling very nervous.
I wonder if the article he wrote last night will catch Zhu Wan's eye?
Before he could think for long, the official called him into the house to meet the governor.
Xu Yan took a deep breath, straightened his robe and walked in.
At this moment, Zhu Wan was reading in the room. Seeing Xu Yan coming, she put down the book in her hand and said, "Xu Xiaoyou, you have come to see me so early. Is there something important?"
Xu Yan bowed and said, "Your Excellency the Governor has been ordered to strengthen the coastal defense. I can't help you in other areas, but I spent the whole night thinking and wrote a paper called 'Strategies for Strengthening the Coastal Defense', which I am presenting to you."
"oh?"
Zhu Wan was obviously very interested and waved to Xu Yan.
Xu Yan quickly took out the sealed article and handed it respectfully to Zhu Wan.
Zhu Wan took the envelope, opened it and unfolded it. She saw the words "Strategies for Improving Coastal Defense" written in large letters on the front of the paper. She calmed down and read it quietly.
"There are two main types of pirates in Fujian and Zhejiang: those on the outside, where the island barbarians rebel and the Zhang people take advantage of the situation, becoming pirates; those on the inside, where the restless people secretly lead the pirates, are called traitors. To resist pirates is to use military force, to resist traitors is to use law. This is a principle that has remained unchanged throughout history. I would like to offer you the art of military tactics and the art of law..."
The art of war is to discipline the army and strengthen coastal defense. Previously, Fujian and Zhejiang provinces had separate military responsibilities. Whenever there was trouble at sea, officers and soldiers from both provinces would respond passively, shifting the blame. "If there are pirates in Zhejiang, they'll be driven into Fujian by the Zhejiang sea routes," they'd say, "Our region is peaceful. Even if the Fujian pirates are growing deeper and deeper, we can no longer afford to take any responsibility." If there are pirates in Fujian, they'll be driven into Zhejiang by the Fujian sea routes, they'd say, "Our region is peaceful. Even if the Zhejiang pirates are growing more and more fierce, we can no longer afford to take any responsibility."
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