Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 588 Follow-up
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Name: Wen Huanzhang (Hero)
Race: Terran

Reputation: 80
Occupation: Confucian scholar

Secondary occupation: Scribe
Level: Level 3 and Level 9 (Strength 20, Commander 40)

Attributes: Strength 21, Constitution 26, Agility 30, Spirit 49
Skills: Professor 4 levels (teaching and imparting knowledge, spirit +4), Six Arts of a Gentleman 3 levels (etiquette, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, mathematics, strength +1, constitution +2, agility +1, spirit +2), Planning 2 levels (scheming and planning, spirit +2), Making Friends 1 level (talking and laughing with great scholars, associating with all unlearned people, spirit +1).

Commander Skill: Leadership Level 1 (Morale +1)

Martial Arts: None
After settling Dong Yuhou and his group, Dai Zong led Wen Huanzhang forward to pay his respects.

Dai Zong said: "Sir, we have delayed a lot of time, but Brother Wen Huanzhang heard that you are recruiting talents and persuaded a few friends to come with you."

Zhao Zhen was delighted when he heard this, "I wonder why brothers Shi Qian and Bai Sheng have been delayed for so long. You two have also been gone for a long time. Quick, invite the people up."

Dai Zong heard this and left the hall. Soon, Dai Zong led four scholars dressed in turbans and cross-collared white shirts.

After the greetings, Wen Huanzhang began to introduce himself.

The four of them were all poor scholars from the villages surrounding Anren Village. They were all around 30 years old. After years of studying, they were only scholars and barely made a living by copying and writing.

Although Wen Huanzhang was only a scholar, he had many acquaintances in the court. He was free and easy as a village school teacher. He was reluctant to come, but he heard Bai Sheng and Shi Qian praise Liangshan to the sky, and there were letters from Xuan Zan. In addition, Wen Huanzhang himself had heard a lot about Zhao Zhen's reputation. He heard from the two that Liangshan lacked scholars who could govern the local area. Wen Huanzhang suddenly became interested. He ran around for a few days and persuaded the unsuccessful scholars he had met over the years. He persuaded four people who were unwilling to waste their time to come to Liangshan together.

Jin Jingchen, Bai Bin, Zhu Hui and Dou Yingjie all came forward to pay their respects to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen said happily, "I didn't expect that there are four more wise men who agree with me. Brother Pei Xuan, Wen Huanzhang and the other four should be led by you to familiarize yourself with government affairs."

Then, Zhao Zhen said to Wen Huanzhang and the other four, "Everyone, the policies of Liangshan are different from those of other places. You are naturally talented, but you need to be familiar with the policies of Liangshan. Once you are familiar with the policies of Liangshan, you will be assigned to various positions."

After hearing this, Wen Huanzhang stood up and said, "Sir, this is as it should be. When we passed through Puzhou, the weather was different from other places. When we entered Liangshan, it was even more full of vitality. We saw: the land was flat and spacious, the houses were neat, there were fertile fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry trees and bamboos everywhere, the roads were connected, and the chickens and dogs could be heard. In this weather, farmers were going back and forth to plant crops. The old and the young were all happy and contented."

On that day, Zhao Zhen held a banquet to entertain everyone, and Dai Zong, Pei Xuan and others came to join him.

On the second day, Wen Huanzhang and his four companions followed Pei Xuan to observe government affairs. Zhao Zhen, Tong Jiaoxiu and others also sorted out the gold and pearls sent by Tong Guan.

Yesterday I hurriedly put them into the warehouse, and today I took them out for a closer look. They were indeed similar to the batch Dai Zong brought back. They were all luxurious things, gold and silver utensils, jewelry, brocade curtains, silk, gauze, satin, fur and all kinds of clothing.

After some sorting, a box of ten first-grade luminous pearls was found.

In addition, there is a third-level white horse with silver mane, with jade bridle and golden saddle on the horse, which is also a second-level treasure.

After seeing it, Dai Zong said it was Tian Hu's mount.

In addition, there were many weapons and ceremonial items. After counting, there were 360 ​​golden hammers, 360 silver clubs, 30 banners, flags, pennants, and banners, peacock cloaks, goose feather cloaks, chicken feather cloaks, peacock fans, small round fans, square fans, yellow banners, crimson banners, and black tortoise banners. The letter said that these were originally used by Tian Hu for ceremonial purposes and were to be destroyed. The emperor saw that the virtuous son-in-law was respectful and obedient, so he reduced the rank and gave it to show his status.

In fact, this was not granted intentionally by the emperor, but was suggested by Liang Shicheng, who served the emperor. Because Tong Guan pacified Tian Hu in Hebei, his reputation was unparalleled.

When Liang Shicheng saw the crown used by Tian Hu that Tong Guan had sent him, he quietly said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, now the Privy Councilor Tong and Zhao Ze of Liangshan are getting along well, as is the father-in-law and son-in-law."

"Ok?"

Liang Shicheng said, "When Zhao Anfu had something to do, he did not go through the Tongzhengsi, but went to Tong Shumishi's residence first. Although Liangshan was respectful, his behavior was crude. I saw that many presumptuous things were sent to us during the expedition against Tian Hu. Why doesn't the emperor give some ceremonial weapons to Liangshan, so that he can indulge his arrogance."

Seeing the emperor frown, Liang Shicheng continued, "I heard that this guy doesn't indulge in extravagance and has always been on good terms with his subordinates. If he has these ceremonial items, it will help to distance him from his generals. Moreover, if he sees these ceremonial items, he will gain more knowledge and will gradually become extravagant."

It was these suggestions that made the emperor think and bestow so many ceremonial items.

There was also a carriage that Tong Guan had specifically ordered, and inside the box were four volumes of scriptures, all written by the emperor himself, entitled "The Imperial Interpretation of the Daodejing".

When Zhao Zhen saw it, he didn't know whether it was the emperor's words, the precious paper and ink, or both. These four volumes of scriptures, put together, turned out to be a third-level treasure. Adding the "Apricot Blossom and Parrot Picture" written by the emperor earlier, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but sigh: The emperor's products are all exquisite.

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"The Daodejing" (Contains the holy sound of Daode. Chanting it often will purify your body and mind. Keeping it in mind can awaken you to the profession of a Taoist priest.)
Taoist priests (People who follow the great way are called Taoist priests. They follow the way of the Tao in their mind and body, and do things according to the Tao, so they are called Taoist priests.)
Occupational skills: Cultivation level 1 (guiding and training qi to seek longevity, strength +1), Fasting ritual level 1 (building altars and casting spells, exorcising evil spirits, praying for disaster relief, spirit +1)

This was probably Zhao Zhen's compensation for giving Tian Hu the imperial crown that he had usurped.

After putting all the wealth in place, Zhao Zhen went to the training ground to practice martial arts with Hu Sanniang and others.

Now, Liangshan has more than a hundred warriors, and Zhao Zhen no longer needs to fight in the battlefield. The reason why he practices martial arts every day is that Zhao Zhen does it on purpose.

Firstly, it helps to strengthen my body. Secondly, it is also for everyone in Liangshan to see. I practice martial arts every day, so all the generals should also practice every day and not slack off.

After sweating all over, Zhao Zhen went to the back to take a bath, changed his clothes, and then went to deal with official documents.

Not long after he sat down, Li Zhong, the tiger-fighting general on duty, came in and reported, "Sir, Brother Dai Zong wants to see you."

"Please come in." Zhao Zhen said as he looked at the official documents.

After a while, Dai Zong came in. After greeting him, Zhao Zhen asked, "Brother, didn't I let you take a rest these few days? Why don't you rest at home?"

Dai Zong said: "Sir, I had something to say after returning from Hebei. Firstly, there were many people talking and some things were difficult to say. Secondly, I was in a hurry to go to Bianjing, which delayed me. I came here today to report."

(End of this chapter)