Thief Emperor

Chapter 670 The King Leaves Beijing
Born at this time, especially having been sent to Jiangdong by her family to be Li Yun's concubine, Lu Yuzhen had no chance to resist. And from any perspective, Li Yun could be regarded as a hero of the time.

If he doesn't bow his head now, when he's older and has new people join the Li family in a few years, his situation will only get worse.

Therefore, even if Lu Yuzhen had to give up his noble birth in a thousand-year-old family, he had to bow his head.

It would be best if she could give Li Yun a boy or a girl.

While delivering snacks, Lu Yuzhen stayed in Li Yun's study for more than half an hour. When he walked out of the study, his walking posture became strange again.

...

In a blink of an eye, another two days passed. The internal affairs of Jiangdong had basically been arranged. Li Yun only had one day left before leaving Jiangdong and heading to Jingxiang.

That afternoon, Du Qian and Yao Zhong entered the palace together. In addition to the two of them, they also brought a young man who was only twenty years old.

It was the fifth year of Zhaoding. Li Yun was already twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, Du Qian was already thirty-two or thirty-three, and Yao Zhong was nearly forty years old.

Even for Li Yun, this is a young man.

The three men entered Li Yun's study. Du Yao and the other two bowed their heads to Li Yun. The young man even knelt on the ground and bowed his head and said, "Zhang Sui of Yuezhou pays homage to His Majesty."

Li Yun looked at Du Qian and Yao Zhong, then looked at the young man, and said with a smile, "From Yuezhou?"

"Yes."

"Get up and talk."

The young man stood up respectfully and stood behind Du Qian with his hands hanging down. Li Yun looked at him and remembered.

"I've seen you before, at the Jinling government office."

Du Qian stepped forward and said with a smile, "Sir, you said before that you wanted to find a secretary to accompany you in the army, to help you with drafting documents and the like. Brother Juzhong and I have been selecting for a long time, and this kid is the most suitable. Although he is not very old, he has been working in the central government for more than two years."

Li Yun smiled and asked, "It seems to have something to do with Brother Du."

Du Qian did not shy away from the topic and said, "This is my student."

"Oh."

Li Yun nodded, perhaps understanding.

In addition to the so-called three similarities among scholars, namely, fellow townsmen, classmates, and fellow subjects, there is an even more solid relationship, that is, the master-apprentice relationship.

Since official positions are difficult to inherit, if one wants to find an heir to political property, then such a variant father-son relationship is needed.

Du Qian is already over 30 years old. At his age, it is normal for him to have students. Moreover, considering his status in Jiangdong, it is not surprising to have ten or eight students.

This is not much different from a military general adopting a son.

Of course, among scholars, some masters and apprentices really teach knowledge, just like the foster father and son between military generals, and some really teach skills.

Mr. Li sat in his seat, looked at Zhang Sui, and smiled: "I will leave tomorrow. Send the person here today. It seems that I have to agree."

Du Qian and Yao Zhong's faces changed slightly after hearing this. Du Qian quickly said, "Master, Ju Zhong and I have been selecting suitable candidates for this period of time. Jiusi can also find out. In the past month, Ju Zhong and I have found at least a dozen people and took turns to review them..."

Li Yun waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to explain, and then smiled faintly: "Since it is a matter assigned by me, I naturally trust you two, so let's take him. I will keep him with me and try him out for a while."

"correct."

Li Yun looked at Zhang Sui, who looked a little frail, and asked with a smile, "Can you ride a horse? Following me is not like being in Jinling. For you scholars, you will have to endure some hardships."

Zhang Sui hurried forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, I can ride a horse. Master Du specifically asked about this when he was selecting people."

Li Yun nodded and said, "Then you can go to Jingxiang with me tomorrow, by the way."

Mr. Li looked at Zhang Sui and said with a smile, "Do errands for me. The Nine Departments want to investigate your family."

"Also, all your important family members must move to Jinling."

Li Yun said softly: "Lest they be in danger."

Ever since the last incident involving those so-called great scholars, Li Yun knew that the Imperial City Division was now keeping a close eye on Jiangdong.

It is unlikely that the person recommended by Du Qian is a spy, but once the Imperial City Department knows about this, it is very likely that they will start with his family and force him to work for the court. You know, the documents around Li Yun have always been top secret. Once leaked, not only Li Yun will be in danger, but the army and even the whole Jiangdong will be passive, or even in great risk.

Du Qian said quickly: "I took him to see Liu Sizheng this morning."

"Well."

Li Yun clapped his hands and smiled, "I believe in Brother Du's vision. You should go back first, pack your luggage, and wait at the gate of the palace tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

Zhang Sui bowed deeply in salute, then retreated cautiously.

When he retreated to the door, he couldn't help but look up at Li Yun, then at Du Qian, his heart surging.

This is the power of connections.

His father was a county magistrate in Yuezhou. At that time, Yuezhou was in turmoil and most of the officials fled. His father took over as the county magistrate and worked under Li Yun and Du Qian. Later, when Li Yun became successful, Du Qian also rose with him. His family followed him to Jinling, and he became Du Qian's disciple.

And because of this relationship, he had to follow the king as a military clerk at the age of twenty!

This position may sound insignificant, but if you look closely, it can be said to be a mobile prime minister!
To be able to hold this position, his personal ability is of course one aspect, but his background and connections are also indispensable. If he were an ordinary person, it would be impossible for him to find such a way!
While he was lost in thought, Zhang Sui had already retreated to the threshold. He was not paying attention and was tripped and fell to the ground, looking very embarrassed.

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This scene was seen by Li Yun, who laughed and said, "Brother Du, this student has no self-control."

Du Qian glanced back at Zhang Sui, then looked back at Li Yun and said with a smile, "He is too young and suddenly got a good job."

Yao Zhong interrupted and said with a smile: "This is already considered to be a strong determination. When I was 20 years old, eating was still a problem. If I had been given such a job at that time, I might have gone crazy."

Following Li Yun, as long as you have enough abilities and don't encounter any major problems in the future, you will definitely have a bright future.

For example, Meng Hai, Zhou Bi, and Su Zhan who is now with Li Yun.

The two former attendants, one is now in the Nine Departments, and the other is in the Privy Council's Inspection Department. Both have great prospects in the future.

As for Zhang Sui, as long as nothing goes wrong during the time he follows Li Yun, when he returns to Jiangdong, he will most likely be sent out to serve as a county magistrate, and then as a deputy prefect or a provincial governor. After two or three terms at most, he will be able to return to Jinling. At that time, he will definitely enter the central government as quickly as possible.

If Li Yun had not requested that important posts at the central government must be filled by officials from prefectures and counties, Zhang Sui would not even have to "go down to the grassroots".

Zhang Sui, who was outside the door, blushed and retreated cautiously.

Li Yun kept Du Qian and Yao Zhong and talked with them for more than half an hour before letting them leave.

The next morning, Li Yun's royal carriage left Jinling.

Li Yun at this time must be different from before. He was sitting in a gorgeously decorated carriage, and there were seven horses pulling the carriage alone.

Su Zhan was still sitting in his car, driving for him.

Zhang Sui rode a horse and followed behind the team.

All the officials in Jinling, regardless of their rank, came out to see him off, and even the common people along the way knelt on both sides.

Li Yun, wearing a purple python robe, sat on the carriage, looking at the people kneeling on both sides. He asked someone to call Jinling Prefecture Governor Zhuo Guangrui over and asked, "I'm just going out, why are you gathering so many people? Let them all go."

Zhuo Guangrui lowered his head and smiled bitterly, "The superiors did not gather at the government office. They heard that the superiors were going out, so they came to see him off spontaneously, and they knelt down spontaneously."

He paused, then looked at the people on both sides and whispered, "You have made outstanding achievements in Jiangdong and Jinling in the past few years. The people all remember your kindness."

Li Yun also looked around, then shook his head slightly and said slowly: "I don't think so."

"Some common people, ignorant and ignorant, just like to kneel before the nobles. Even if it wasn't me sitting here today, I'm afraid they would still kowtow and kneel."

At this point, Li Yun fell silent and did not continue speaking. Instead, he looked at his carriage and ceremonial objects and said helplessly, "This is too much trouble. How long will it take to get out of the city? If I had ridden a horse in the past, I would have already traveled 40 or 50 miles by now."

Zhuo Guangrui followed Li Yun's carriage and said with a smile: "Now that you are in power, your status is different. You have to be polite and show off. Otherwise, others will gossip about you."

Li Yun narrowed his eyes.

"I will bear with it for a while. I will change horses and ride out of the city."

(End of this chapter)