Chapter 520 One Step Ahead
Thus, Pingzhou’s first rural female official was born.
Later, Baishi Village Chief Wen and Women's Affairs Secretary Aunt Wang were shocked when they learned of Lu Songli's identity.
Later, some scholars were curious about the details of Emperor Lu's trip and came to ask the two of them. This incident was recorded in unofficial history.
While Pingzhou was gradually building its own bureaucratic framework system, the situation outside between the imperial court and Lingnan was on the verge of breaking out.
Southland
Xie Zhan looked at the person in front of him coldly, "Xie Wei, can you be more rational? You disappoint me so much."
"Do you even know what priorities are?"
"Let me ask you, with such a formidable enemy at our doorstep, how long are you going to continue to act so willfully?"
Xie Wei still looked nonchalant. Didn't he just disobey orders once? He did it on purpose, so what? It didn't cause much damage.
"I don't know what you're resentful about. The family sent you away and didn't let you grow up in the family, but they didn't withhold the resources that should have been used to train you."
Xie Zhan's words surprised Xie Wei greatly.
Xie Zhan sneered, "Do you think you are so outstanding for no reason?"
"Do you really think you can get ahead just because you have the ability? Haven't you heard that there are many good horses, but few good horse trainers. It's not uncommon for talented people to be buried."
"Or do you think your achievements are all due to your hard work? Let me tell you now, your previous achievements were inseparable from the secret support of your family!"
Xie Zhan is now showing his hand.
Xie Wei's face darkened. He had never expected...
"Xie Wei, to be honest, I've been very tolerant of you."
"You're unwilling to let your wife and children return to the tribe. Fine, I understand. But you keep provoking me!"
"You don't really think that your wife is safe and sound outside, and everything goes smoothly for her. And that you can afford to hire a retired scholar to teach your three-year-old son? Is that your own ability?"
Xie Zhan laughed at his naiveté.
Xie Wei's face turned cold, "Are you monitoring us?"
Hearing this, Xie Zhan was really disappointed. "Whatever you think. You always see the disadvantages but not the advantages."
Xie Wei paused.
"I believe my demands on you are not excessive. Not to mention the clan's secret training of you before, just take the current situation as an example. The clan is willing to give you the opportunity to take charge of the military. Do you know how many people have sought this opportunity but have not been able to obtain it? I don't understand why you are still dissatisfied. If it were anyone else, they would have long been grateful to the clan and would have devoted their lives to it."
"Being from a prominent family and enjoying the family's resources, shouldn't you give back to the family? Even if you don't like our family, you still have to fight for your wife and children, right?"
"Your current actions are telling me that you don't want to fight? You don't want to obey the family's orders? Then you should have said it earlier. You can say it now. As long as you say it, I will immediately find someone to replace you! Don't think that you are indispensable to me and the family."
After Xie Zhan said this, he shut up.
And Xie Wei didn't say anything either.
After an unknown amount of time, Xie Zhan looked up at Xie Wei and said seriously, "If you don't say anything, I'll assume you know you're wrong and don't want to be replaced. So, let's end this matter here. But remember, this is my last chance! Do you understand?"
"clear."
"Now that you understand, get out."
After Xie Wei went out, he happened to see Zhao Yutan walking towards him with his child.
He tilted his head slightly so as not to frighten the child, then left by another route.
"Who is that? Why doesn't he come over to greet the Madam and the Young Master?" Zhao Yutan's maid said dissatisfiedly.
"Shut up! If you keep talking too much, go back and be a maid sweeping the floor!" Zhao Yutan scolded.
The maid quickly bowed her head and admitted her mistake, "Madam, this servant was wrong."
"Take good care of your young master and don't dare to interfere in anything." After Zhao Yutan said this, he strode forward.
She glanced inconspicuously in the direction where the man disappeared. She probably knew his identity.
People who practice martial arts have sharp ears and eyes, and Xie Wei heard every word of the conversation between Zhao Yutan and the maid.
Xie Wei sneered at Zhao Yutan. His brother, who was so smart, actually made such a big mistake in choosing a wife.
He had heard that Xie Zhan's former fiancée, Lu Songli, was now the ruler of Pingyou and You states.
As a woman, she is in charge of two states. One can imagine how amazing her abilities are.
Zhao Yutan is now the mistress of a large family. Although she is not bad, she is not on the same level after all.
His brother chose the fish eye and rejected the pearl. Who knows how he will regret it.
Gu's House
The old master Gu was in very poor health at this time. He called his grandson Gu Huaisheng, thinking that he could explain some things to him while he was still in good spirits.
At the end of the explanation, we cannot help but mention the current situation.
In this case, we have to mention Xie Zhan from the South and Lu Songli from Pingzhou.
At first, Patriarch Gu preferred to choose Xie Zhan, but now, comparing the two places, Pingzhou actually has the advantage. Whether it is occupying two states or holding off the Xianbei army and the imperial army, it makes people feel its strength.
As for the South, I wonder if it can survive the imperial court's encirclement this time.
Faced with this situation, it would be a lie for Patriarch Gu to say that he would never regret it.
Perhaps it is because a dying man speaks kindly. Facing his grandson, the old Patriarch Gu said guiltily, "Grandfather's decision may be wrong."
Gu Huaisheng comforted him, "The chaotic times have just begun, and no one can predict what will happen in the future. This time, I believe Xie Zhan can withstand the imperial court's encirclement and suppression."
As subordinates, they should avoid being fickle.
Patriarch Gu nodded and said, "You are right. A temporary win or loss doesn't mean anything. Let's look at the long term."
However, in the golden age at the beginning of troubled times, the significance of each stage is extremely important.
One step ahead, every step ahead.
Pingzhou already has the foundation for its rise, while the Southland is still striving to gain the qualifications.
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