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() Wang Dazhi reported that when Qian Qianyi from Changshu County in Suzhou Prefecture came to visit, Su Tiancheng had mixed feelings.

Another big celebrity.

Needless to say Qian Qianyi's knowledge, but it's hard to say when it comes to ethics. Su Tiancheng is not a stubborn person. He doesn't think that after the end of a dynasty, all the ministers will hang themselves or throw themselves into the river. Necessary, but blatantly taking refuge in Manqing, and contentedly, the integrity is not as good as a woman, so it's hard to say.

Qian Qianyi was the probationary flower of the palace in the 38th year of Wanli. In the first year of Chongzhen, he was an official to the minister of the Ministry of Rites. After Zhu Youjian wiped out Wei Zhongxian, the cabinet was short of people. Because of the recommendation of important ministers, he was going to enter the cabinet, but he was not recommended. Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren pushed each other out, resigned from their official posts, and returned to their hometown.

If Su Tiancheng didn't travel through time, 14-year-old Qian Qianyi would marry 59-year-old Liu Rushi in the 23th year of Chongzhen, but history has changed, and it is unclear how it will develop in the future.

Qian Qianyi also has another identity, that is, the leader of the Donglin Party. He used to be Gu Yanwu's teacher and was known as one of the three great masters in Jiangzuo. Interestingly, Su Tiancheng had contact with all three masters.Needless to say, Wu Weiye participated in the palace examination with him, and he admired him all over. The other Gong Dingyu, who later married Gu Hengbo, also joined the Qing Dynasty.

Su Tiancheng was a little surprised that the three Jiangzuo masters all turned to the Manchus later on. Could it be that the integrity of scholars is just lip service?

In the fifth year of Chongzhen, Qian Qianyi was already 50 years old, reaching the age of knowing the destiny.

Liu Yunqing, Huang Tingping, Yi Ligao, and Zou Pingzhang, the four sons of Donglin, accompanied him to the Jiangning county government office.

Qian Qianyi used to be an important minister of the imperial court, and he was one step away from becoming a cabinet minister. Although he was dismissed, his majesty was still there. In addition, there were many students, rich in knowledge, and very influential.According to the logic, Su Tiancheng should open the gate of the county government to welcome him.

But Su Tiancheng didn't do this, he had a bad impression of Qian Qianyi.

Not only that, he didn't plan to talk to Qian Qianyi in the third hall of the county government.

The yamen servant led Qian Qianyi and his party to Yin Hotel.

Qian Qianyi frowned.

Although Su Tiancheng was the second place in the Huiyuan Examination and Palace Examination, he was only the magistrate of the sixth rank in Jiangning County. He used to be the servant of the Ministry of Rites of the third rank. It is said that Su Tiancheng should be greeted with a big gift, so why did he arrange for him to be in the Yin Hotel.

Scholars are always somewhat sour, especially people like Qian Qianyi.

From the 38th year of Wanli to the present, 22 years have passed. Qian Qianyi has not actually been an official for a long time. The total time is only about four years. With the ups and downs of the Donglin Party, his status is constantly changing,

Lacking the tempering of the officialdom and a lot of sophistication in the world, even though he is 50 years old, Qian Qianyi still has a lot of arrogance. If Su Tiancheng hadn't written these amazing poems, he would not have come to pay a special visit. Lost value like that.

When Su Tiancheng came to Jiangning County, Qian Qianyi still waited at home for a while.

Since he is a scholar, Su Tiancheng should be aware of his reputation. He took office in Jiangning County and at least submitted a famous post, but more than half a month has passed without the slightest movement. In addition, Liu Yunqing strongly praised Su Tiancheng in the letter. Finally decided to visit Su Tiancheng in person.

Unexpected to receive such treatment.

In the Yin Hotel, Qian Qianyi's expression was not good-looking, Huang Tingping, Yi Ligao and Zou Pingzhang all seemed a little aggrieved, and the expressions on their faces were equally ugly, but Liu Yunqing was better, although he didn't speak to comfort the teacher Qian Qian Yi, however, lowered his head and was thinking. He and Su Tiancheng got in touch later, and found that Su Tiancheng didn't like empty talk, and he really did things.

Especially Liu Zhongji, the newly appointed Canon History, shocked Liu Yunqing a lot. Liu Zhongji is also a student, not to mention that Liu Zhongji can become the history of Jiangning County as a student, and become the official of the imperial court, just say Liu Zhongji Liu Zhongji has a temperament similar to his, but he is trying to change, and he seems to be a lot more casual in his gestures, and he also values ​​results in doing things.

This shows that Su Tiancheng is not simple, he dares to employ people boldly, and can influence the people around him.

Liu Yunqing's age, after all, is older, and his vision of seeing problems is more mature.

Su Tiancheng, Lu Tianming, Qu Qingze and Liu Zhongji entered Yin Hotel at the same time.

This is equivalent to the Jiangning County team, all of them have arrived. Such a specification is not easy to say.

"I heard that Mr. Qian came to the Jiangning county government office. He suddenly felt that he was full of splendor. He was overjoyed. If there is any negligence, please forgive me."

Qian Qianyi was so angry that seeing such a situation, he couldn't say anything. He stroked his goatee and spoke with a smile.

"Master Su, you are too polite. I am an idler in the mountains. I admire Master Su's literary talents. Today I came to pay a special visit."

"Old gentleman, don't say that. In terms of knowledge, I don't dare to play tricks in front of the old gentleman. It's self-defeating. As an official of the court, there are many complicated things, and knowledge should be put aside. The old gentleman is rich in learning and has disciples all over the world, I admire him very much."

"Where, where, the younger generation is awesome, the younger generation is awesome, Mr. Su is a hero among young people, he can pass the imperial examination, he is second in the imperial examination, and his poetry is even better. The old man thought, let's have a good discussion with Mr. Su."

Su Tiancheng smiled, he didn't want to discuss knowledge with Qian Qianyi.

"The old man is serious. When I arrived in Jiangning County, all I could think of was money, food, punishment and names. I have not been in office for a long time and I have faced many problems. It is really difficult to consider the knowledge. This Jiangning County is a place in the capital. If you dare to be negligent in the slightest, the old gentleman has rich experience and profound knowledge, if you have spare time, you might as well teach me how to act as an agent for government affairs."

Although Qian Qianyi had a smile on his face, he was a little stiff.

"Hehe, I'm an idler in the mountains, how can I talk about government affairs, I don't agree with Mr. Su's words."

"The old man is worrying too much. Don't you hear that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. In the past, Fan Zhongyan once said: If you live in a high temple, you will worry about your people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you will worry about your king. I sincerely ask for advice."

Qian Qianyi's old face was a little red, he didn't expect Su Tiancheng to say such a thing, and he couldn't refute it.

In just a few words of conversation, he has already changed his attitude. The Su Tiancheng in front of him looks very young, not as young as a weak crown, but he speaks with everyone's style, polite, neither overbearing nor humble, not simple .

"Master Su is reluctant, so the old man just made some noise."

With a smile on his face, Su Tiancheng introduced Lu Tianming, Qu Qingze and Liu Zhongji.

Although Qian Qianyi greeted them with a smile, his attitude seemed a little indifferent.The expression on Su Tiancheng's face remained the same, but in his heart, there was more dissatisfaction. It was common sense that he was full of losses and modesty benefited.

Qian Qianyi has faintly become the leader of the Donglin Party. It is said that he should respect the corporals and recruit more talents for Donglin Academy. If you want to be noble, then you can stay at home and be noble.

As the leader of the party, such an attitude is really chilling.

At this moment, Su Tiancheng had a vague understanding of the Donglin Party. In a word, it would never be a big deal.

"This old man thinks that there are two points to focus on when acting as an agent of government affairs. One is to be cautious and independent. From the emperor to the common people, if they can pay attention to the cultivation of personal morality and personal character, they will not do anything that violates moral beliefs. The second is benevolent government, governing with virtue, treating the people generously, giving favors, winning the hearts of the people, putting the people first, the people are the most important, the community is second, and the king is the least... "

Looking at Qian Qianyi who was talking eloquently, Su Tiancheng suddenly thought of the comment on the Donglin Party: it has nothing to do with raising captives and controlling bandits.This kind of boastful talk, put on the posture of a sage and gentleman, discuss the major issues of the world, talk for a whole day, without a constructive opinion, if he is the emperor, he will also sneer.

Enduring his full stomach of impatience, he listened to Qian Qianyi's full talk for half an hour.

Seeing that Qian Qianyi had finally come to an end, Su Tiancheng quickly spoke.

"The old gentleman is full of knowledge, and I admire him very much. He must sort out these words, study them carefully, and delve into them seriously. I have already said this before. When I just took office, I was thinking about trivial matters such as money, food, punishment, and name. It is really difficult to calm down. , and please don’t think that the old gentleman is being rude.”

Qian Qianyi, who had been talking for a long time, just took a sip of tea. Hearing such words, a sip of tea almost choked in his throat. He dared to say this for a long time, but he didn't say anything.

His complexion changed rapidly, a little ugly.

When he came to Jiangning County, Qian Qianyi had another idea, which was to recruit Su Tiancheng.

Su Tiancheng's reputation is indeed great. If he can be recruited into the Donglin Party, he will definitely be able to strengthen his reputation.

But judging from the current situation, the possibility is not great.

"Lord Su, the old man has already said that he is an idler in the mountains. If Lord Su is willing to listen to a few noisy words, the old man is already very satisfied. As for the matter of money, grain, punishment and reputation, he is not in his position and does not seek his own government, so I can't speak too much. "

"What the old gentleman said is that if I continue to ask for advice, it will be embarrassing for the old gentleman. From my point of view, the way of government is to focus on people's livelihood, which is just some trivial matters. As the magistrate of Jiangning County, I will consider it temporarily. There are not so many prudent independence and benevolent governance. To put it bluntly, if the people under the rule can have enough food and clothing, I will be satisfied. Just for this goal, I feel a headache. As for the goal of benefiting one party, I dare not Delusion, what the old gentleman said, I must think about it, I must think about it."