Chapter 178 The Master-Disciple Relationship
Zhang Xian made great contributions.
Two years after he was transferred to Tonghua County, Yanzhou, he cleared out Qinglongzhai, the largest and most difficult bandit den that had been entrenched in Tonghua County for nearly ten years, achieving what the previous county magistrates had failed to do.
When the new emperor learned about this, he issued an imperial decree to transfer him back to Beijing.
On this day, under the respectful gaze of the waiters, Zhang Xian walked out of the palace. At this time, he had been accompanying the emperor in the imperial study for an hour and had a very pleasant conversation with the new emperor.
He glanced at the sky, boarded his own carriage, and told the driver, "Go home first."
At this time, Zhang Xian had already determined in his heart that Lu Desheng and his son were his destined benefactors.
He found that ever since he met Lu Mingzhi in Tonghua County of Yanzhou, and after he was connected with Lord Lu Desheng through his help, his official career had been incredibly smooth.
After Zhang Xian returned home, he asked the driver to wait for him while he went in, changed into casual clothes, and came out. After getting on the carriage, he only said one sentence, "Let's go to Lu's mansion."
At this time, night was falling and the lights were coming on.
At this time in the Lu family, Lu Zhiyuan was standing there helplessly, being scolded by his father.
He has been dealing with the Lu family's fields, shops and farms recently, and has almost dealt with many of the assets, except for the hot spring farm.
The family spent a lot of money to renovate this hot spring villa, so it is difficult to determine the price.
When he priced his products too high, he was scolded.
His father yelled at him, "Who would buy it if you set such a high price? People aren't fools. Don't let it go unsold and delay my journey! Bah, bah, wrong. It's not about journeying, it's about setting off!"
Lu Zhiyuan muttered in his heart, "Son, I know your heart has gone to Pingzhou, and you wish you could grow wings and fly there."
Then, he simply set a low price, and then he was scolded again, "You prodigal son, I asked you to manage some property, and you sold it so cheaply? Is it easy for me to save some money?"
Lu Zhiyuan: It’s too difficult, it’s too difficult for him.
His father finally waved his hand at him and said, "Alright, go change your clothes quickly. We'll have a distinguished guest coming soon, and you can help me entertain them."
"Dad, who would come to visit at this time?" Lu Zhiyuan asked in a low voice.
Lu Desheng glanced at him and said, "Master Zhang Xian is visiting your father. Do you have any objections?"
"No, I dare not." Lu Zhiyuan shook his head.
He knew that Zhang Xian was a county magistrate in a small place, but after he returned to Chang'an, he had established a firm foothold in the court in just a short time.
Lu Zhiyuan wondered when his father had such a good relationship with Lord Zhang, a newcomer in the court?
As if sensing his confusion, Lu Desheng explained, "We've been exchanging letters lately." He then glanced at his eldest son and asked, "Why don't you go change your clothes?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiyuan quickly ran back to the yard to change his clothes.
Lu Desheng and Lu Zhiyuan personally went to the gate to welcome Zhang Xian.
When Zhang Xian saw Lü Desheng coming to greet him personally, he quickly got off the carriage and repeatedly said that Lord Lü was too polite.
When the two sides met, Lu Desheng led the other party inside. During the greetings, Zhang Xianlian praised Lu Zhiyuan several times.
When Lu Desheng heard this, he subconsciously wanted to refute, but he remembered his little girl's words in time and swallowed the words back.
The little girl told him not to always deny the eldest brother and not to scold him all the time. He should educate him in a relaxed and tense manner. He can scold him if he does something wrong, but he must praise him for what he does well.
If the eldest son does not receive affirmation from his father and only receives criticism and denial, in the long run he will be deceived by a few nice words from outsiders in the future.
Lu Desheng had no choice but to follow Zhang Xian's words and praise his eldest son.
Zhang Xian nodded repeatedly, "Your son looks like a man of good character, loyal and honest."
Lu Desheng: Aren't you scolding him for not being flexible? Never mind. He agreed, "That's right, he's a kind person and treats his family well."
Lu Zhiyuan was really touched when he heard his father praising him in front of outsiders.
After politely praising Lu Zhiyuan, Zhang Xian couldn't help but praise Lu Mingzhi again and again.
Lü Zhiyuan, who was standing behind the two men, was surprised that his brother had caught the eye of Zhang Xian. But the more he listened to the words, the more it sounded like a compliment to his younger sister.
Lu Desheng smiled happily when he heard this. He knew that Zhang Xian had misunderstood and that these compliments were all directed at his little girl.
That's right. If you don't look at the eldest son and only look at the two younger ones, he can still be very proud.
Every time he saw his eldest son do something foolish, he couldn't help but wonder: Aren't these worldly wisdoms innate? Look at his daughter, she was dull at first, but didn't she become smart later? Intelligence is something that comes naturally.
"My youngest son (daughter) is really good." Lu Desheng said proudly.
"Master Lu, you have two sons who are truly blessed. The eldest is kind and honest, while the younger is very smart and sophisticated at a young age. The two brothers form a harmonious union, working together to achieve success."
Lu Desheng thought that if this were possible, it would indeed be quite good. He had taught his eldest son this way.
When they arrived at the main hall, the servants served tea and went down.
Zhang Xian stood up and bowed deeply to Lü Desheng, "Thank you very much, Master Lü, for your guidance and instruction."
A month ago, he took a gamble and decided to cooperate with Lu Mingzhi's plan to see if he could wipe out Qinglong Village. He never expected that he would actually do it.
Later, he was a little confused.
Of course he knew that the new emperor had just ascended the throne and was in need of people. If he could take this opportunity to return to the center of the court, it would definitely be easier for him to make a name for himself than to stay in Tonghua County for two years before returning to Chang'an.
But how to get back, and by what means, was a problem. He came from a poor family, and after twelve years of exile, he had no other help from the court, so even if he wanted to ask someone to speak well of him to the emperor, he was unable to do so.
He wrote down all these doubts and questions in the letter. However, even though he sent the letter to Lord Lu through Lu Mingzhi, he still felt uncertain.
Later, Lord Lu wrote back to him, expressing his strong support for his idea of immediately cashing in on his achievements. He said that if he continued to manage Tonghua County, by the time he returned to Chang'an two years later with his achievements in improving the local people's livelihood, the opportunity would have been lost.
But how to return to the center of the court requires his own efforts.
When Zhang Xian saw this, he felt a little disappointed, but he still patiently read the letter.
Later, Lord Lu explained in a letter that if he tried to help him, the results might not be good.
Immediately afterwards, Lord Lu instructed him to use the elimination of Qinglong Village to gain the support of the people.
Lord Lu seemed to be afraid that he would be unable to get over his guilt, so he advised him in the letter that it would be foolish not to strive for and take credit for his own achievements.
After reading the letter and discussing it with his confidants, he gritted his teeth and did as he was told.
Not long after, he was given the Wanmin Umbrella by the people of Tonghua County.
Then he sent the umbrella of all people back to Chang'an and presented it to the new emperor.
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