It was a small episode, not worth mentioning. Emperor Zhao put the cup back, and Lu Haowen also led all the officials to stand up. There were other procedures waiting for Zhao Jiu to go through here again. After finally finishing these tedious procedures, Wang Yuan and Wang De led the imperial camp to the Yushan camp, and Emperor Zhao also changed his clothes... But when he walked out of the curtain and was about to leave for the city, Lu Xianggong made a suggestion that Emperor Zhao couldn't refuse.
"Your Majesty." Lu Haowen responded sternly. "Your Majesty has fought hard, and the roads are muddy and dusty all the way. You should rest. But among the talented people who are coming out to welcome you today, there is a hermit who fled from Guanxi to Junzhou in the west of Beijing to avoid the chaos. He was first recommended by the local magistrate as a man of integrity. After arriving in Nanyang, he was particularly appreciated by Wang Shuzhan, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, who was there to assess him. He then wrote a letter to the province to recommend him, saying that he has a strategy to help the people... The key is that this person is over 60 years old. Why doesn't your Majesty publicly summon him here to see his character and knowledge, and then grant him an official position to show your respect for the elderly and love for talents?"
Zhao Jiu certainly had nothing to say about this matter, and immediately ordered to summon this "recluse".
After a moment, a white-haired man came forward to pay a visit to Emperor Zhao. He was dressed in wealthy attire, performed formal etiquette, and had a calm demeanor, looking like an old man who had seen the world.
In response, Emperor Zhao spoke gently and in a gentle tone. He personally stepped forward to help the man up, and then asked cautiously: "May I ask what your surname is, what your name is, and what you are good at? It doesn't matter if you are a civil servant, a military officer, a worker, or a farmer. As long as you have a talent, I will reward you generously."
The old man raised his head and said sternly: "Good instructor, as you know, my surname is Wang. I have lived in seclusion for many years and have forgotten my real name, but I am good at alchemy."
Zhao Jiu held Old Wang's hand and didn't react for a moment.
PS: Thanks to An Miao for the double alliance and Xiao Feitan for the top alliance. The latter should be the fifty-four cute ones... shame on you.
Everyone go to bed, I'll continue coding, it should be out around three or four o'clock.
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