Luo Zhongyan was surprised and felt nervous at Lv Yuanbo's approach of offending everyone.
For him, he certainly hopes to introduce talents.
Although Hua'an County and the grassland are the fiefdoms of the eldest princess, and it is clear that efforts must be made to intensify their construction, they are border areas after all, with a shortage of supplies, and are adjacent to the Barbarian Country. Even if the Barbarian Country is honest now, no one can guarantee that they will not relapse and make a comeback.
Therefore, Hua'an County has always been a place where talents flow out and rarely flow in.
However, what is important in education is not the officials, but the teachers at the grassroots level and the construction of colleges.
It's easy to deal with it in the county town, and the nearby people can also provide some help, but the grassland is vast and sparsely populated, and the infrastructure and conditions are poor. No matter how conscious the teacher is, he will not be willing to go there.
Now he heard that the young master of the Lu family could be sent over, and that it was a buy-one-get-twenty-free deal. If he went there alone, he would bring a group of good talents from the Lu family. Luo Zhongyan believed that they would definitely be able to help with the education.
But it can also easily lead to trouble.
Even though Kong Shu clearly stood on the side of King Zhou, seeing that the young man from the Lu family was going to be exiled for telling the truth, one could tell that the power of the aristocratic families should not be underestimated. If one accepted him, one would probably face a lot of criticism, which would make people hesitate.
Tan Min is a master at observing people's expressions, especially after the cataract surgery, he became even more clear-headed and perceptive.
With just a glance, he could see Luo Zhongyan's concerns.
But he didn't directly explain it, only saying lightly: "Speaking of which, the reason why the government showed mercy to Mr. Lu and allowed him to go home and wait instead of going to jail was because he had meritorious service."
In Luo Zhongyan's mind, these children of wealthy families often indulged in eating, drinking and having fun, and could not pass the imperial examinations to achieve high academic achievements. So he tried to guess: "Is it a juren or a xiucai?"
Lü Yuanbo said, "I am a humble person, but I have won the first place in the imperial examination."
This was the first time Zhao Lin had heard of this, and he couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What's the top scholar?"
Lu Yuanbai said modestly, "I just passed the exam a few months ago and was originally going to enter the Hanlin Academy."
He didn't say the rest of the words, but others could hear that because of spreading the advertisement, he could not enter the Hanlin Academy. Not only that, he was directly forced to "abandon literature and take up military affairs", and it would probably be difficult for him to go back in the future.
But Zhao Lin’s focus is not here.
He looked at the young man in front of him curiously: "Then you must be well-read."
Lv Yuanbo remained humble: "I only have a basic understanding."
Hearing the humility of this Mr. Lu, Zhao Lin was even more confused: "If that's the case, why do you like Gu Zeyun's novels... I mean, the storybooks?"
Even though the story is good, the writing is too simple.
He even wrote a line with a few words to make it look longer, almost turning the newspaper serial into a prose poem...
But Lü Yuanbo replied with great seriousness, "Gu Lang simplified the complex, omitted unnecessary narration and description, and went straight to the point. He brought out the storytelling to its fullest potential. How can anyone compare to him?"
Zhao Lin glanced at Lu Yuanbai silently.
This might be called a fan filter.
Kong Lingyun, who was also reading the newspaper serialization, interjected, "Everything about Gu Xianjun is good, except for a few typos. It's rather reckless that the Qi newspaper didn't bother to correct them before publishing."
Zhao Lin really wanted to say that the newspapers in Qi were all run by indigenous people, so how could they dare to change Lang Yunlai’s article?
They don't take the blame for this.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yuanbo said first: "There is no need to change it. I have seen those words before and I think it was done intentionally by Gu Lang."
Even Zhao Lin, who was known for his calm temperament, was confused at this moment: "What's the meaning of typos?"
Lu Yuanbai said seriously, "Ordinary people don't understand. It's called a homophone. It can only be understood, not explained."
Zhao Lin: …???
On the other side, Prince Consort Luo had quickly written the handover document, took out his own seal, pressed it heavily, and then handed it to the attendant beside him, asking him to deliver it to the yamen.
From this moment on, Lu Yuanbai belonged to his Hua'an County.
Mr. Lu didn't say anything and followed Luo Zhongyan out.
After leaving the box and walking into the empty corridor, Lu Yuanbai stopped and bowed deeply to Luo Zhongyan: "Thank you, sir."
Prince Consort Luo smiled and said, "You are such a talented person, willing to go to a desolate place like the grassland to help with construction. I should be the one thanking you."
But Lu Yuanbo still treated the matter with great courtesy and was extremely serious.
After he straightened up, he whispered, "Actually, before I came here, I was already prepared to be exiled... No, I should say that when I scattered the printed paper, I was ready to become the rafters of success."
Hearing this, Luo Zhongyan asked, "Could it be that you regretted it after you did it?"
Lu Yuanbai shook his head. "I've never regretted anything. If the Great Zhou wants to prosper, someone has to cut out the rotten flesh to prevent it from festering too deeply. Since I've read the books of the sages, I must do good deeds." He paused. "But during my time in prison, I thought a lot. I can be worthy of the people of the world, but I'm not worthy of my parents and clan."
After all, he was young and rushed to the front in a fit of rage.
Only after calming down did I realize my own inconsideration.
He could get out, but what happened to the Lu family? What happened to his relatives?
If it weren't for the fact that Tan Min was willing to protect him, and if it weren't for the fact that Prince Consort Luo happened to enter the capital and was able to take him away, otherwise losing his life would be a small matter, but implicating the entire family would be a big deal.
Thinking of this, Lu Yuanbai, who had been expressionless all this time, had red eyes and a look of guilt on his face. He murmured softly, "It is really unfilial of me to let my parents suffer for me."
Luo Zhongyan didn't know how to comfort her, so he could only say, "Since that's the case, you should work harder so that your family can rest assured."
At this moment, someone quickly caught up.
Prince Consort Luo subconsciously placed his hand on the hilt of his sword: "Who is it?"
Lu Yuanbai hurriedly said, "This is my housekeeper." Then he looked over and asked, "Why are you here? Could it be that my father is here too?"
The old butler didn't say much, but just handed over a box with both hands.
When Mr. Lu opened it, he saw a stack of banknotes inside.
Prince Consort Luo took a glance and took a deep breath.
Each one is in thousands.
Don’t underestimate this small box. If all the coins in it are of the same denomination and you take them out, it could cover several factories with some left over!
And the Lu family is not even the most prosperous family in Zhou State, so what about the others...
Lü Yuanbai didn't notice Luo Zhongyan's deep thoughts. He just closed the box and whispered to the housekeeper, "What does this mean?"
The old housekeeper explained, "The journey is long, and the master is worried that the young master will have a hard time on the road, so he asked me to bring this to you so that you can settle down in your home."
But Lu Yuanbai said firmly: "I don't need it."
The old housekeeper glanced at him and asked, "Really?"
Lu Yuanbai nodded. "Of course, I won't bring anything this time. I'll go alone! Whether it's to the military camp or the grassland, I'm going there for the experience. Only by enduring hardships can one temper oneself. As the immortals said, when Heaven bestows a great responsibility upon a man, it will surely make his heart and mind suffer and his muscles and bones work..."
Perhaps because time was of the essence, the old housekeeper had no choice but to interrupt softly: "Young Master has been studying since he was young, so he has rarely been involved in shopping."
Lu Yuanbai snorted: "So what?"
The old housekeeper said slowly, "My dear, do you know that the jade pillow you must use every night to sleep peacefully costs seven hundred taels."
Lu Yuanbo, who had been determined, suddenly stopped.
The old housekeeper added, "The clothes that my dear gentleman wears require mulberry silk. They need to be changed every three days. They are not expensive, ten taels of silver per set."
Lü Yuanbai: ...
The old housekeeper said: "There is also iced yogurt that my husband likes to drink. If you want to buy it, it's one ounce per bowl, no bargaining."
Lü Yuanbai: …………
Luo Zhongyan: I suddenly feel that there is nothing wrong with just eating and waiting to die.
The housekeeper then listed a series of various things used by her husband. It sounded like a tongue twister, and the numbers became more staggering as he went on.
Until the end, his voice paused, and he reached out to take the box from Lu Langjun's hand: "If you don't want this banknote, I will naturally report it to the master..."
As a result, Lu Yuanbo dodged it directly and said firmly: "Yes, of course I want it. Please thank Daddy for me and tell him that I will definitely write to him in the future!"
After saying that, he put the box in his arms and trotted off, as if he couldn't wait to leave here.
Luo Zhongyan didn't stop him, but just shouted from behind: "Where did you say you would exhaust his muscles and bones and starve his body?"
After hearing this, Lv Yuanbai ran even faster, shouting, "I remember that, but I choose ice cream! Your Majesty, please wait a while. I'll just have a bowl and be back!"
Luo Zhongyan: ...
Well, true.
At this time, someone had quietly appeared in the box.
King Zhou was not surprised by his presence. After taking a sip of tea, he said slowly, "I thought Lord Lu was not going to show up."
Lord Lu sighed, bowed deeply to King Zhou, and said, "I did not know Your Majesty was here, and I was negligent. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me and consider my deep love for your son."
King Zhou waved his hand and said, "Although your husband has a busy life, he is a promising talent. I don't want him to waste his time in prison. Sending him to a desolate place like the grassland will teach him a lesson and help him learn his lesson. He will also be able to make a difference in the future."
Lord Lu first breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but my child has always been unable to endure hardship, so I'm afraid he won't be back for long."
King Zhou paused in his tea-serving gesture and turned to look: "Why, are you still thinking of letting him return to the capital?"
Lord Lu nodded naturally. Although his tone was respectful, it was also as it should be. "I'm worried that the child won't be able to bear it after a few days and will clamor to come back. Now I'm sending the Lu family to accompany him, hoping to comfort him and let him not be anxious and feel at ease."
But this time, King Zhou didn't say anything, but just glanced at Kong Lingyun.
Kong Lingyun, realizing what her father meant, lowered her head and shook her head in her heart.
Think about my sixth brother, Gongzi Zhang, who is still wandering around Dechang County...
In the past few years, whether it is Qi or Zhou, all signs indicate that anyone who has seen the immortal Langyun, no matter whether they go to the fairyland or the county town, will be killed.
Never look back.
King Zhou also thought of his son, who was addicted to work as a factory manager in Dechang County, and sighed.
Silently watching Lord Lu, who was concentrating on paving the way for his future after Lu Yuanbai returned, King Zhou said in his heart:
Although Lu Aiqing has a big beard, he is still too young.
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