Chapter 460: Obedience is worse than respect
"Oh! Lord Su! Welcome, welcome!" Governor Lu came to greet him outside the mansion gate with an enthusiasm that was a little exaggerated.
"Lord Lu, long time no see!" Su Ying looked at Lu Zhaoshi with a smile.
"Oh, here we meet again! I've been waiting for you for a long time, and finally you're here!" Lu Zhaoshi said with emotion.
Last October, he returned to Chang'an to report on his work with Su Boyan, Su Quanyan and Hu Dalang.
He left Chang'an again on the 17th day of the first lunar month and was promoted to Governor of Guangzhou and Commander-in-Chief of Five Prefectures.
Guangzhou is a superior state, and the governor is a third-rank official. Lu Zhaoshi was truly at the peak of his career.
How many officials from poor families only reach the fifth rank in their entire lives, and how many children from wealthy families only reach the fourth rank.
These two grades are both a watershed and a gap.
Lu Zhaoshi felt that he was promoted to a wealthy prefecture and that he would be satisfied if he could live a comfortable life as the governor of Zhongzhou for a few days.
Most of the officials in the Jinzouyuan received transfer orders and happily went home to celebrate the New Year, but he was still staying in the cold Jinzouyuan with no one paying attention to him.
On the 16th day of the first lunar month, I went to the Ministry of Personnel, but still had no news about myself.
The officials coming in and out ignored him and gave him the cold shoulder if he asked a few more questions.
After getting nothing out of it, he returned to the Jinzouyuan in disappointment to pack his bags, but saw Xu Zhi waiting there, and the emperor summoned him.
The dozen or so envious envoys left in the Jinzouyuan were all filled with envy and jealousy.
He is the only person summoned twice by the emperor, which shows how much the emperor trusts him. This trip is definitely good news!
Those who leave at the end of Si hour will come back at the end of You hour.
The officials of the Jinzouyuan looked outside the door again and again, and as soon as Lu Zhaoshi came in, they surrounded him.
Seeing Xu Zhi's respectful attitude and Lu Zhaoshi's radiant face, they knew that he must have been promoted, and they all came forward to congratulate him.
Upon inquiry, it turned out that he was the Governor of Guangzhou and the Governor of Five Prefectures!
Directly promoted from the governor of a lower state to the governor of an upper state, he also commanded five military governorships! This is the military and political affairs of Lingnan Dao that he can control at his own pace!
It can be seen that Lord Lu is deeply loved by the emperor!
Compared with other officials who moved or even stayed at home, they pale in comparison. It's really frustrating to compare yourself to others!
I set off the next day, and many people, both known and unknown, came to the Jinzouyuan to see me off. They were so warm and familiar, as if they were old friends.
Lu Zhaoshi responded politely and did not accept any gifts.
Treat every official who tries to get close to you fairly. They are just currying favor with the powerful, so offend them if you can.
After leaving Chang'an City, there was a ten-mile pavilion, where several families including the Su Mansion, Lu Mansion, Wang Mansion, and Cui Mansion had been waiting for a long time.
The Su family was a poor family and was squeezed outside the pavilion by other noble families.
Lu Zhaoshi had no intention of paying any attention, but when he saw Su Bucheng and the young men of the Su family standing in the cold wind, he hurriedly stopped the carriage.
The Su family is my benefactor, so I have to say goodbye to them.
"Guangming! Congratulations, congratulations!" Minister Lu pushed Su Bucheng away with his butt and quickly took Lu Zhaoshi's arm.
The Lu family and the Su family fell out and repeatedly made trouble in an attempt to bring Su Bucheng down. Minister Lu no longer pretended to save face.
Su Bucheng was pushed away and smiled indifferently.
"Oh my god! The Lu family is going too far!" Su Boyan was dissatisfied and wanted to argue.
"Forget it! We are just seeing off the governor today, so don't worry about it!" Su Bucheng persuaded.
Minister Lu held Lu Zhaoshi's arm, patted it gently, and said affectionately, "It's really your fifth uncle who has such a keen eye. He can see at a glance that there is a bright future ahead!
Guangzhou is very good, and the Lu family has great potential to expand maritime trade. No wonder they are unwilling to stay in Beijing. Guangming has such a long-term vision!
Hahaha, I am so ashamed, so ashamed. I apologize for any offense I may have caused you that day. Please forgive me! Please forgive me!
"Minister Lu is wrong. We all serve the imperial court. I am merely ordered to govern Guangzhou. I fear failing to fulfill the emperor's orders and dare not neglect them in the slightest."
Lu Zhaoshi spoke politely and distantly, brushing away Minister Lu's hand without making a sound.
"Lord Lu! Congratulations, congratulations!" The head of Wang Chang'an stepped forward and said, "Lord Lu, we would like to ask for your support for the Wang family's maritime trade!"
As he was speaking, servants carried several large boxes and stuffed them into Lu Zhaoshi's carriage, but there was only one carriage and not enough space for even a single box.
"Lord Su!" Lu Zhaoshi was too lazy to deal with these hypocritical people. He turned away from everyone and bowed to Su Bucheng.
In the officialdom, among the officials Lu Zhaoshi knew, there were not many he could talk to, and Wang Yannian was his long-time friend.
We have not known each other for long, but we share the same ideals and interests, so we became close friends and good friends!
"Congratulations, Lord Lu!" Su Bucheng bowed.
"Thank you, Lord Su! Thank you, little Lord Su!" Lu Zhaoshi condensed thousands of words into one sentence.
Su Boyan brought the turbid wine that was being heated on a small red clay stove.
"Please!" Lu Zhaoshi and Su Bucheng raised their glasses and drank three cups each.
"Goodbye!" Lu Zhaoshi got on the carriage.
"Take care!" Su Bucheng bowed and saw him off.
"Gee!" The driver whipped the horse and the horse started away.
"Oh, oh! Lord Lu, the things haven't been loaded yet!" The head of the Wang family was directing the servants to open the boxes and move the things onto the carriage.
"Thank you for your kindness! Lord Wang, you should keep it for yourself!" Lu Zhaoshi said in the carriage.
This gift is so fake. Is it necessary to use a huge box if you are giving a genuine gift? You are afraid that no one in the world will know that you have given a gift!
How could such a well-informed leader make such a low-level mistake? Clearly, this was intentional.
Since you are plotting against me, don't blame me for offending you!
Lu Zhaoshi closed his eyes and leaned against the wall of the car. This trip to Chang'an made him truly see through the world and the warmth and coldness of human nature.
"Lord Lu, you feel so cheerful when you have good news!" Su Ying joked as she looked at Lu Zhaoshi who had gained some weight.
"Haha, there are a lot of seafood here, and I ate too much! It's time to reduce the food intake, reduce the food intake!" Lu Zhaoshi laughed.
As the Governor of Guangzhou and the Governor-General of Five Prefectures, he was in charge of all the political and military affairs of the entire Lingnan Province, and was very busy.
Unlike the governor of Wuzhou, he often visited various counties for inspection.
It was impossible for the Guangzhou governor to inspect all the states and military governor's offices one by one. He only traveled occasionally, but most of the time he handled government and military affairs in Guangzhou.
I gained some weight naturally.
"It is rumored that this drinking method originated from Wu County. If I'm not mistaken, it should be from Lord Su, right?" Lu Zhaoshi said while holding the teacup.
The tea leaves are brewed directly with boiling water in the teacup, the brown-red, translucent tea soup, and the stretched tea leaves float in the cup.
The tea soup is slightly bitter, slightly astringent and sweet, making your mouth salivate and warming your stomach.
Compared with tea brewed with onions, ginger and garlic, this way of drinking tea can better bring out the original flavor of tea. It is now popular in Lingnan.
"Nothing can be hidden from the adults!" Su Ying smiled.
"Who else could have come up with this except you?" Lu Zhaoshi said with a smile, "How about staying in Guangzhou for a few more days?"
"Why? Is there something wrong, sir?" Su Ying took a sip of tea.
"Let the ladies and children take a walk around Guangzhou City. I'll take you to a place!" Lu Zhaoshi stopped there.
"Okay, I'd rather obey than be respectful!" Su Ying guessed that Governor Lu had something to ask for.
Guangzhou is a prosperous city, with large and small ships and fishing boats docked at the port.
After traveling all the way overland, it would be nice for everyone to rest for a few days.
It will take time for Fuwang to mobilize the ships, so it’s no big deal to help out.
"Master Su is so forthright!" Lu Zhaoshi said happily. "Tomorrow, let my wife accompany your grandmother and your mother to visit Guangzhou!"
"Your Excellency is too polite!" Su Ying did not refuse.
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