Chapter 476 477. Care
Nan Wang was already over fifty years old, and she couldn't help but be dazed when she saw Jin Qianqian's still somewhat childish appearance.
Although she knew that Prefect Gu was not very old, Nan Wang still felt a little unfair when she saw his young face.
Since she was young, she followed her husband and worked her way up from a scholar to their current status.
This Gu Jin is already on equal footing with her at such a young age, and there is no telling what kind of fortune she will have in the future.
Nan Wang's thoughts flashed through her mind in just a moment. She quickly walked over, grabbed Jin Qianqian's hand, and said in a familiar voice, "I've heard of Gu Zhuangyuan's name a long time ago, but I didn't expect to have such a fate this time.
Madam Gu, please forgive me for not inviting you to come earlier."
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Nan Wangshi was a lady who had been immersed in the officialdom for many years, and she also wanted to befriend Jin Qianqian, so the two of them got along well with each other.
After the family dinner menu was served and Jin Qianqian and her group had left, Nan Wangshi came to the study of Prefect Nan.
"How about it?"
As a couple of years together, Nan Wang naturally knew what he meant.
“She’s quite a smart person, not quite like the village woman in the legend.
It seems that the information we got before was wrong. No matter what I say, Gu Jin can always connect with me.
It seems that we have to go to the capital and send someone to inquire from various sources. Sometimes when the news stagnates, it is not good for us. "
Nan Zhifu, "I also think that this ancient champion has been promoted continuously, this must be something extraordinary.
You know, ever since the new emperor ascended the throne, he has been very reluctant to promote these civil officials.
I have been in this position for so many years. If I can’t take advantage of my current age to make a further step forward, my life will probably stop here.”
Nan Wangshi wanted her husband to go one step further, "Well, it's a pity that our family has no roots in Shangjing. Even if we want to collect information, it's just some superficial information, which is still too thin.
I tried several times today, hoping that Gu Jinshi could help Yue Er to establish some connections in Shangjing, but everyone told me otherwise. "
"You are so confused," the prefect Nan scolded, "This is the first time we meet, who would help you do such a thing?
You are really too impatient."
"What else can I do? Yue'er is getting old. If she doesn't settle down quickly, what good will she find in the future?" Nan Wangshi didn't think she did anything wrong.
"We tried our best to accommodate the merchant in the farm before, just to get in touch with the Minister of Justice's Mansion.
But after yesterday, I think the master has also realized that the relationship between this farm and the Shangshu Mansion is not as good as we thought.
I have repeatedly asked people to inquire about what happened at that time, and it turns out that the Gu Jin family didn't take the Tian family seriously at all.
It was true that his niece married into the Shangshu Mansion, but she was only the daughter-in-law of Shangshu Huang's grandson, and was far inferior to the lady of the house.
What's more, we are government officials, and dealing with merchants like them will only make us lose points.
In my opinion, we might as well make friends with Prefect Gu. At least he is young and has the ability to help us in the future."
Prefect Nan fell silent for a while before he said, "Don't you want Yue'er to marry into the capital now?"
Nan Wang shook her head and said, "We only have this one daughter, and I really don't want her to marry far away.
Besides, how could it be so easy to stay in the backyard of a wealthy family? I'm afraid that when the time comes, none of us will be able to make the decision for her.
If that doesn't work, we can find a promising young man like Gu Zhifu. If he passes the imperial examination and gets a job, I'll be satisfied."
Prefect Nan was so angry that he laughed, "Do you think it's so easy to pass the imperial examination? How many people in this world are as lucky as Gu Wenheng?
But what you said makes sense. As the local official, we can look for opportunities from these scholars. As long as the other party is willing, we can give them a helping hand and it is not impossible to succeed.
You should make more friends with him while he is still in our Lecheng."
Nan Wang also had the same idea, "You need to go and warn the Tian family. I heard that the little girl from their family was causing trouble yesterday."
Although I didn't get any advantage in the end, it was still a good thing.
"I got it..."
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Gu Wenheng didn't expect Zhou Shixiong to be so powerful. In such a short period of time, he brought him thousands of people.
It seems that releasing Ling San back has a very good effect. The other party still wants to intimidate them, so we should strike first and give them a warning.
But they didn't expect that they would fall into the trap one by one and end up being thrown into the wasteland.
At the beginning, some people wanted to resist, but the soldiers under Zhou Shixiong had long been full of hatred for these people. Now that they had received the promise, they ruthlessly used all the methods that these people had used on the people of Rong Dynasty before.
Seeing that they were serious this time, these cowards immediately softened.
Sometimes, before the whip in his hand is swung at the other party, he has already done his job obediently.
With the addition of these people, I believe the wasteland near Lu City will be reclaimed soon.
Although these people were only given some rice porridge with mixed grains, it was not a small amount after a whole day.
"We can't just hold on to our last breath. We have to leave them some strength." Gu Wenheng wrote and calculated, and was not very satisfied with these people's performance in the past two days.
The speed is too slow. How can we plant all the seeds in time for spring plowing?
"Sir, there is not much food in Lucheng. We must first ensure the lives of the people in Lucheng." Although He Gaofei is not a talented person, he has a good heart and is even a little protective.
Others had previously been wary of Gu Wenheng and General Zhou's thunderous methods, and even thought they were a little too cruel.
Only He Gaofei jumped out and said, "Kindness should be based on the person you treat. What kind of life have the people in Border Town lived in these years? Don't you have any idea about this?"
I think the ancient people and General Zhou did nothing wrong. We still believe in not reciprocating. What they gave us before is not even a fraction of what they did.
Don't forget, this Lucheng is our root. If you treat some bandits and robbers without trying to get back the face for your family, how can you expect to treat them well?"
Of course, Gu Wenheng would not change his opinion of him because of these few words. Although this person was a little cautious in his dealings with others, he had actually done some practical things for the people of Lucheng.
Regardless of whether his original intention was to secure the position of Tongzhi or to compete with Xiao Yulin, Gu Wenheng would not be biased as long as it was necessary.
Gu Wenheng, "This government has sent people to the neighboring counties to buy some grains. Tell your subordinates to add a few more handfuls of grains every time they cook porridge."
"But what about this silver?" He Gaofei thought of the remaining silver in the treasury.
Gu Wenheng, "All of them will be temporarily taken from this government's private account. When the grain is produced, it will be returned to this government."
(End of this chapter)
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