Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 286: A Change of Attitude
No wonder, she always felt that the name sounded familiar, as if she had said it a long time ago.

Meng Changqing said: "If my guess is correct, Lord Wen should have been sent to the local area in the first year of Yongxing, right?"

Wen Ruxu turned his face away and said nothing.

But Meng Changqing obviously guessed correctly, "The current emperor is a pragmatic person. He doesn't want things to look good on paper, so he hopes that his officials can do practical things.

Your family also said that the late emperor valued you, but in my opinion, the current emperor also values ​​you very much, otherwise why would he choose you to go to the local government when there are so many people in the Hanlin Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Ruxu felt as if he had taken a magic pill and his complexion instantly brightened.

If someone else said this, he would not think anything of it, but this was said by Meng Changqing. Meng Changqing was scolding him just a second ago, but now he could actually say such words.

This Meng Changqing, he actually speaks like a human being sometimes.

"Where was Lord Wen before?" Meng Changqing asked again.

Although Wen Ruxu still didn't say anything, he glanced back at his attendant, who immediately understood what he meant, "My master had been working in the south before, and was transferred here five years ago."

"Oh." Meng Changqing said, "In that case, your term in Dazhou will be over in one year. The evaluation of the Ministry of Personnel in the past few years should be good. I will see you again in the capital the year after next."

Wen Ruxu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

"I wonder which department Lord Wen will join when he arrives in the capital? What position will he hold?" Meng Changqing asked with great concern, "Did you have good connections with the higher-ups?"

Lord Wen said dissatisfiedly: "What kind of relationship is it? It all depends on your majesty and the Ministry of Personnel to arrange."

"Come on." Meng Changqing had an expression that said, "I know people like you too well. How many officials are there in the current court? There are so many people eyeing the official positions in the capital. If you don't have connections, how can you get any good position?
Anyway, I'm free right now. Since you don't want to talk about the Hong family, why don't you tell me about yourself? After all, I have some connections in Beijing, and I might be able to help you." Wen Ruxu laughed at this, but he wasn't laughing because he was happy. "You help me? Who would believe it if I told others?"

"Everyone believes it." Meng Changqing said, "I told you that you don't understand me. Although I may not speak well, I am still a good person. Besides, there is no life-and-death feud between us, and more importantly, there is no conflict of interest. If I help you, it will also be considered as our friendship."

Wen Ruxu had so many things to say. What do you mean there is no life-and-death grudge? You scolded me like this and you still have no grudge?

Still talking about friendship, trying to establish friendship with you, Meng Changqing, ridiculous! "How can you help me?"

"I'll say hello to the people above for you." Meng Changqing pointed to Chu Mufeng, "You also saw this gentleman, which shows that I can still have a say in front of His Majesty. If you have any achievements to show for yourself, I can also speak in front of His Majesty."

"Are you really willing to help me?"

Meng Changqing laughed twice, "Why? You think you are not worthy of my help? After all, you are now a fifth-rank official. As long as you haven't done anything wrong, your official rank won't be reduced. When you become a fifth-rank official in the capital, maybe you can help me a little."

I have to say, Wen Ruxu was moved.

"There are only eternal interests in this world, but no eternal enemies." Meng Changqing said at the right time, "At your age, if you continue to be sent out, you will only be a fifth-rank official until you die."

Wen Ruxu felt that this was absolutely true.

"If I hadn't done a good job in Dazhou, I wouldn't have been re-elected twice," Wen Ruxu said. "During my term, Dazhou has never defaulted on any taxes owed to the court, and the people under my rule have been law-abiding and there has never been any trouble."

Meng Changqing lowered his eyes to look at the tea leaves in the teacup, his eyes were full of deep thoughts, but his tone was relaxed as he said, "What you said is not good enough. It only shows that you have done your job well. Haven't your craftsmen made anything good that would benefit the world?"