Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 431 Praise the Old Man for Words

"Mr. Chen, you're polite."

As soon as Tuoba Yulu and others arrived, everyone felt their eyes light up, not because they were so handsome and handsome, but because they all wore wide robes and long sleeves for the past few days, giving them a hint of the Central Plains people.

Tuoba Yulu and others spoke in Central Plains Mandarin, and then the two servant-looking men following Tuoba Yulu took the initiative to walk aside and lined up with everyone's servants. Many servants, Looking at these two tall and strong men, they were full of curiosity, among them was Chen Zhi's book boy Chen Wu.

This move of the two Xianbei servants, with proper etiquette, and the smiling greetings from Tuoba Yulu and others, compared with the first time they met, they were covered in blood and spoke rudely, and there was a world of difference. So that people can't help but praise and nod secretly.

When Chen Zhi saw it, he was shaking his head in his heart.

"If there is a person who has been observing etiquette for decades, and others take it for granted, most people will not think that this person is worthy of praise. On the contrary, this contrasting reception of etiquette is more impressive and can arouse the praise of others."

Thinking in his mind, Chen Zhi, as the host, also came up to him immediately. When speaking, he also noticed that Tuoba Yulu started to quote from scriptures, and every word was usually in line with etiquette.

"When Tuoba Yulu first came, his words and actions could be said to be rude. At that time, he came with troops, and he had just fought with the Xiongnu, and was running on the grassland. What showed was the custom of the grassland. He has been at ease in the past two days. , then all the etiquette norms learned in the Central Plains have come back.”

While talking, Chen Zhi was thinking and talking, and made a "please" gesture while the other party waved his sleeves and walked in.

"Speaking of which, when I first met this man in Luoyang, he was also thoughtful and polite. It can be seen that Chinese education is still useful for him, but sometimes he has to give in to outside influence. This is normal. The people of the Central Plains still have to be resourceful and practical. And knowing etiquette, let alone a foreigner? But this also shows that the simple Chineseization of etiquette, which treats the symptoms but not the root cause, may not be suitable for the thinking of the previous life. "

"I've met Brother Tuoba!"

"Thanks to Mr. Tuoba for helping me this time, otherwise this matter would have been much more troublesome."

"Jun Tuoba, please come this way. I have something to ask you..."

With the arrival of Tuoba Yulu, another wave of greetings came, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually increased.

Before they could say a few more words, someone else came over and said that several sages had arrived.

"The prince actually came in person."

"There are also Zhu Taigong and Tang Taigong."

"It's really a show of respect for Taishou Chen. When Taishou Lu came, only Taigong Zhu came forward, right?"

Along with the words, several elderly people came in.

They carried crutches and came in surrounded by people.

Chen Zhi confessed to Tuoba Yulu and walked over.

"I have seen a few Venerables."

"I met Governor Chen..."

In this way, Chen Zhi and everyone took their seats one after another.

As several old men arrived one by one, the atmosphere gradually reached a climax. Even Chen Zhi, who had just arrived, and Wu Jie, who was surrounded by people like stars holding the moon, came forward to greet the elders.

Like the elders of several major families in Pengcheng, the Taigongs of Daijun may no longer be the patriarchs, but they have extraordinary influence on the family. For example, Grandpa Wang, who can be said to be the same in the Wang family in Taiyuan. If you talk to Wang Jun, you can become relatives.

However, not all such old men, elders, and venerables are in Dai County, and not all of them like such occasions. Besides, there are also special circumstances. Only three of them actually arrived, namely the Wang family, the Zhu family, and the Tang family. old.

So once they arrived, the luncheon had the foundation to start.

When they arrived, everyone else stopped what they were doing and looked like they were waiting.

Afterwards, Chen Zhi and the three elders took the main seat, Wu Jie sat at the edge, Tuoba Yulu sat at the guest seat, and the others took their seats in turn, divided on both sides.

"I have long heard that Taishou Chen is a young talent with a reputation all over the world. When I meet him today, he is indeed well-deserved. I have seen so many people. It is your demeanor, Taishou, that makes you worthy of being called a famous person!" That Wang Taigong As soon as he sat down, he praised Chen Zhi.

"Why, the prince has promoted me." Chen Zhi responded politely.

"I'm not being polite. I have read your "Master's Theory" and I was very happy. I asked the juniors to learn from it." Wang Taigong said with a smile and pointed at a few people in the hall. "They are all seniors and can understand." If you have time, Prefect Chen may as well test their knowledge for me."

The person he pointed at seemed a little embarrassed, because the junior Wang Taigong mentioned was relative to himself. In fact, these people were quite old, and among them was a man with a Chinese character face. Quite majestic.

This person's name is Wang Huo, he is a patriarch of the Wang family, ten years older than Chen Zhishi. Just now he was smiling and pointing out the key points of the lunch to his two nephews, but he turned around to listen to his grandfather's instructions. Talk to yourself, no matter how embarrassed you are.However, he still couldn't have an attack, so he could only pretend not to know, coughed, and then asked the two nephews beside him: "How is your memorization of "Shi Shuo"? I have to take a test when I have time."

When others heard this, they couldn't help but shake their heads. Who didn't see that Taigong Wang was pointing his finger at you.

It must be said that this is also caused by Wang Taigong's longevity. It can be seen from the seating arrangement that the two elders of the Zhu family and the Tang family only accompany him because they are separated from Wang Taigong. generation.

The old lady Wang shook his head and laughed, then said to Chen Zhi: "The knowledge of the prefect is enough to start a sect and teach disciples. I wonder if you have such thoughts when you go north this time?"

Chen Zhi shook his head and chuckled: "How can I teach apprentices with my meager skills? Isn't it wrong to mislead others? Besides, I am acting as the prefect of the county. There are many government affairs, so it is difficult to be distracted."

"The prefect is still modest. I was an official when I was young and have a little experience." Old Mrs. Wang seemed to be talking with great interest. "The prefect can work together with me, and I can bow down. With my talent as the prefect, I can sit back and relax. "

Chen Zhi nodded in agreement, but also noticed that the aristocratic family intended to co-govern with the officials.

When Taigong Wang started to speak, the two of them did not want to be idle and both spoke.

However, Zhu Taigong immediately changed the topic and said: "Uncle Shi is right. In fact, it is not just the article, but also the copy of "Ming Yue Fu" by the prefect. I have read the copy. It is really good. Even Hedong Wei Even the ladies praised it, but it’s just a fake, if it’s the real one, what would it look like? It’s really cheap, that old man Qinghu.”

The words revealed that he seemed to have a friendship with Mr. Qinghu Wang Qian.

Chen Zhi waved his hands and said: "The elder is ridiculous. Chen's meager skills can't compare with Mrs. Wei. I think she was just talking politely." Chen Zhi knew that the Hedong Weinu whom the other party mentioned was named Wei Shuo, known as Mrs. Wei, was a famous calligrapher. In the original history, even the calligraphy sage Wang Xizhi learned calligraphy from her.

It can be seen that when a descendant of the Wang family in Wuyuan, Xuzhou got a copy of Mrs. Wei's calligraphy and presented it to Mr. Wang Qian of Qinghu, he was praised.

"The prefect is too humble." Zhu Taigong smiled and changed the topic: "I am here today shamelessly. I want to take a painting back. I wonder if it is possible? I also know that the title of prefect is not easily given to others. Now it has been handed down to the world. I don’t have many paintings, but I really love it so much that I can’t bear to ask for it so mercilessly. I only want one piece, and I won’t ask for more.”

Wang Taigong and Tang Taigong next to him couldn't help but jump when they heard the words, secretly thinking that this old man is really thick-skinned.

When they come here today, they all know that Chen Zhi intends to use this banquet to contact the Daijun family. It is actually a time to sell friendship to each other. Just looking at Chen Zhi's words is indeed of great value, but it is not as good as Zhu Taigong. Young people are shamelessly courting each other, and the other party is just using this method to flatter Chen Zhi and do what he likes, so as to get closer to Chen Zhi and sell his favor.

Asking for a good word and getting a favor, this is the high-end realm of flattery.

It's just that the grandpa had something to say, and he took another step forward. Grandpa Wang and Grandpa Tang respected their identities, so it's hard to follow others' wisdom, and they couldn't follow suit, so they could only mutter to themselves.

Even Wu Jie's expression changed slightly, his brows furrowed, and thoughts appeared again.

Chen Zhizi also saw the trick in it and said with a smile: "It would be an honor if my Braille could be recognized by the Grand Duke. After a few days, the Grand Duke can send me a document and I will copy it for you."

Zhu Taigong immediately looked overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "That's very good! Very good! I just wrote an article last month and was very satisfied with it. I will have someone send it to the prefect when I get back. But The governor doesn't have to worry about me. I'll see when the governor will be free. After writing it down, you just need to come and let me know when the time comes, and I will send someone over. Mingzhang, please remember this." He said, Greet the person next to you and ask that person to remember.

The person being greeted was not young, and he looked very dignified. He was Zhu Liu, the current head of the Zhu family. He was more comfortable than Wang Huo of the Wang family. After all, he was not pointing at himself for endorsement, so he nodded. He smiled at Chen Zhi and said, "If you have any orders from the prefect, I will be waiting for you at any time."

Chen Zhi smiled again and said, Zhu Jun was so polite.

Tuoba Yulu was amazed at what he saw. Tuoba Xianbei was located to the north of Daijun. They also had their own intelligence channels and knew about Daijun. Therefore, they knew that these elders of Daijun were usually quite dignified, even if It was Lu District, the former prefect, and he couldn't easily invite a few people. Even if a few people came forward, they all had serious faces and elders' voices. When they opened their mouths, they sounded like they were trying to teach people life mottos. How could it be like this now? .

"The Central Plains governs the world with filial piety, and they pay special respect to their elders, so the elders have a high status. These elders could not be said to be superior before, but they had their own choices in their words to show their different status. But now these elders are talking to Chen Zhi , but like a friend, and even more complimentary, as if he was flattering Chen Zhi, which is really weird. It seems that since the last time I saw him, Chen Zhi's reputation in the Central Plains has changed a lot. "

While the Xianbei general was thinking secretly, the hall gradually became quiet. Everyone listened to the elder's words and couldn't help but whisper, and looked at Chen Zhi with surprise and uncertainty.

"Brother Zhu really knows how to seize opportunities," at this time, the Tang Taigong spoke up. He first teased Taigong Zhu, and then changed the topic: "Speaking of Taigong Chen, in fact, what impressed me most was the Luoyang Commentaries. You may not know that this comment on Luoyang is now known to the whole world, even in border areas like ours."

Chen Zhi smiled modestly, but couldn't help but secretly say: "I know this, because the fame gold liquid is growing faster and faster. It is obviously because as the comments in Luoyang spread, my reputation also spread. Well, maybe the world-famous day is not far away..."

The Tang Taigong still spoke politely, but it was no better than the previous two venerables, and everyone slowly calmed down.

But just as everyone was waiting for the elder to finish speaking and the luncheon to officially begin, the Tang Taigong suddenly patted his head and said with a smile: "Look, when I saw the prefect, I was so happy that I almost forgot about the business. I I came here today to show my support to the prefect with practical actions."

"Oh? I wonder what Tang Gong means by this?" Chen Zhi couldn't help but be surprised. One of the two in front was a compliment, and the other was asking for help. They were almost using all kinds of tricks. Could this one have some new ideas?

Tang Taigong smiled and said: "My grandson Tang Yun said that the governor once went to Wubao outside the city to care about people's livelihood. What I said was related to the tenant farmers."

When Chen Zhi heard this, his heart moved and he said, "I would like to hear the details."

(End of this chapter)