Li Zhong sighed: "If the officials are like this, they are a little unintentional to be officials." ”

Su Jin said: "Brother Li is afraid that he will become such a person?" ”

Li Chongdao: "That's not it, Lord Bao is many years earlier than he entered the Shi, and now it's not that the two sleeves are jealous and hateful, but I can't become Lord Bao, if I can only watch others corrupt the cornerstone of the court and oppress the people, it is really painful." ”

Bao Zheng slammed the glass of wine that was brought to his mouth on the table and scolded, "What are these words? Could it be that there will be mountains and forests for which people are put into action, and those things will not exist if they are out of sight? Isn't this a cover-up? ”

Li Zhong said embarrassedly: "Lord Bao's meaning is ......"

"What is the meaning of a husband standing between heaven and earth, shrinking his head and shrinking his head to spend his life, he must do something for the country and the people, so as not to come to the world in vain; These corrupt and incompetent officials are already in the minority, and if everyone retreats in the face of difficulties, won't it encourage the arrogance of others? ”

After a pause, Bao Zheng said: "You can't just see these dark sides, there are still cornerstones and pillars above the court, how can you let the young people run rampant, Lord Yan, Lord Fan, Lord Fu, Lord Han, these people are all top wisdom and transcendent people, and their insight is several times that of me Bao Zheng, it is with them that can assist me to guard the Great Song Dynasty firmly in today's Rentianzi; If you give up food because of choking, civil strife will happen; If there is internal strife, the foreign enemy will be humiliated, and when the time comes, the country and society will not be protected, and it will be the common people who will suffer. ”

Su Jinxin said: "Master Bao is an open-minded person, and what he said sounds more like shouting slogans, but I'm afraid it's his true words." ”

"It is true that those are far away, such as today, it is still peaceful, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, which dynasty and which generation of moths are not? But what is needed is worm catchers like my generation; The official bullies the people, and the people have no power to fight back, just like Brother Su today, with his thousands of furniture, in the end, if he accidentally goes on the case, it will be a situation of family defeat and death, such a thing can only be stopped by being an official, if you Li Zhaoting is not an official, I am afraid that there is no place for you in that hall today, how can you save people? It's just empty words. Or one day disaster will befall you, as you think, flee from the mountains and wilderness, who will save you from fire and water? ”

Bao Zheng's resounding words were deafening, the reason is very simple, to deal with corrupt officials and corrupt officials, you must be an official yourself, the official can be managed, and the people can only watch; The official body is not only a talisman, but also a sharp weapon for you, although Bao Zheng said it is very vague, but this truth is clearly understood in the ears of several people here.

"What the adults said is reasonable, and I am confused at the next moment, thank you for your advice." Li Chong was ashamed, feeling that his ambition could only be compared to Bao Zhengyi.

Su Jin listened to Bao Zheng's words, and was silent, and his words were like an enlightenment, completely overturning Su Jin's previous thoughts.

Su Jin originally wanted to do business wholeheartedly, revitalize the Su family's industry, and make it easier to do things with more money, but today's everything and Bao Zheng's drunken mantra made Su Jin's thoughts waver.

In the feudal era, it was useless to have money, not to mention far away, just this small Luzhou City, the last poetry meeting of his businessman identity was laughed at, and Li Chong, who was a friend, also vaguely proposed that he give up business and become an official, which shows how serious the discrimination against occupation is; I didn't pay attention to it before, but I just wishful thinking and felt good about myself.

At a critical time, the prefect said that he might be exiled from his family, and at that time, wealth would not be a lifesaver for him, but a noose around his neck.

Thinking of this, Su Jin's heart was shocked, a layer of sweat broke out all over his body, and his face became ugly.

Yan Biyun's eyes didn't leave Su Jin for a moment, and seeing that his face changed greatly, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with Master Su?" Are you feeling unwell? ”

Li Chong also hurriedly asked: "Did those traitors give you something to eat?" ”

Su Jin smiled in surprise, this Li Chong is also cute, he likes to go to extremes, and at this moment, he is speculating on Zhu Shiyong and others with the worst malice.

Settle down and put out what Fang Cai wanted in his heart, and Su Jinyi mentioned it, which immediately attracted the strong support of Yan Biyun and Li Chong.

"I mentioned to you a long time ago that with Su Gongzi's talent, I will definitely be able to go to high school, and it is my honor to be an official in the same dynasty as Su Gongzi." Li Zhong made no secret of his praise for Su Jin.

Su Jin said with a smile: "This can be killed, I will only make a few crooked words, when it comes to the imperial examination, I don't know anything." ”

Yan Biyun hurriedly said: "You can learn, with Su Gongzi's literary talents, with a little guidance from a famous teacher, you can pass the imperial examination; A few days ago, when I returned to Bianliang, I showed a few poems by Su Gongzi to my uncle, and my uncle praised him a lot, and regretted why you didn't participate in the imperial examination, and asked me to persuade you. ”

Su Jin was convinced that the words of the two came from the bottom of his heart, but he was always a little hesitant to take the imperial examination by himself, not to mention whether he could pass the examination or not, what should he do at home? The bureau laid out by himself will not be launched until next spring, the major shops at home are complicated, and the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce is aggressive, so it is difficult to guarantee that he will not come up with a poisonous plan to deal with himself.

Bao Zheng was quite surprised to hear that Li Chong and Yan Biyun admired Su Jin so much; Although Bao Zheng was also born in the imperial examination, he didn't care about the words sung in the streets and alleys, and his favorite thing was to roll up his trouser legs and talk to the people about the harvest and rain; The two admired Su Jin so much, which made him look at Su Jin differently.

"It turns out that Su Xiaoguan is so literate, he can actually make Lord Yan praise you, if this is the case, it would be a pity not to enter the country to serve the country; Besides, your worries are not unreasonable, if you have an official body, you will have a talisman; As long as you abide by the law, be upright and love the people, no one will touch a single hair of your hair; It's just that it seems too selfish to just hold this purpose to enter the office, and after joining the WTO, it is still necessary to do something practical for the people and the court. ”

Su Jin said with a smile: "What we are talking about here is so hot, how can I have the capital to enter the office, I still don't want to do nothing." ”

Bao Zheng said: "How come? If you really have this intention, I will take you to visit him, and he will give you a show of talent after passing the test, so that you will be eligible to enter the imperial examination. ”

Su Jin hurriedly waved his hand and said: "That's not possible, I Su Ji still has a lot of things, and besides, this matter must be agreed by my mother, and I can't decide at this moment." ”

Li Chong was in a hurry, he was busy interjecting, but he was stopped by Yan Biyun's eyes, Li Chong didn't know the inside story, so he naturally couldn't understand why Su Jin was holding on to business, and Yan Biyun knew that Su Ji really couldn't do without the main thing at present, Su Jin patted his ass and left, Su Ji was afraid that half of the sky would fall.

Bao Zheng didn't force it, but said: "You think about it, these Japanese officials are all at home to meet guests, and they will go to Duanzhou at the end of the month, if you think about it, come to me." ”

Su Jin hurriedly thanked and agreed, and chatted for a while, Bao Zheng became more and more drunk, and was urged by the teacher outside to go back to rest.

Yan Biyun lost no time in asking Lord Bao to give them and Fenglou a sub-Mobao, and Su Jin secretly praised Yan Biyun's business vision and shrewdness.

Bao Zheng was happy today, and he didn't shirk the wine, and immediately picked up the pen to write out the old song of the dragon flying and the phoenix dancing and presented it to Yan Biyun.

The poem says:

Pure heart is the root cause, and the straight road is the strategy.

Xiugan will eventually become a building, and steel will not be hooked.

The warehouse is full of rats and birds, and the grass is full of rabbits and foxes.

The sages have a testament, and those who come are not ashamed.

After throwing the pen away, Su Jin, Li Chong, Yan Biyun and other three people were sent out of the backyard, solemnly and respectfully, until they couldn't see Bao Zheng's car, and then turned around.

PS: Bao Zheng's poem was written after he went to Duanzhou, and as a plot consideration, the time was advanced. This poem perfectly expresses Bao Zheng's aspirations, and is a work of Ming Zhi, and the full poem and translation are recorded below for all book lovers to enjoy.

"Shuduanzhou County Zhaibi"

Pure heart is the root of the cure, (pure selfishness is the foundation of governance)

The straight road is a strategy. (Preaching the straight way is the purpose of standing up)

Xiugan eventually becomes a building, (good wood eventually becomes a beam)

Stainless steel does not make hooks. (Good steel is strong and unyielding)

Cangchong rat finch is happy, (the rat finch who stores more grain and steals public grain is happy)

The grass is exhausted, the rabbit and the fox are worried. (Rabbits and foxes who often gnaw grass without weeds are worried)

The sages have a legacy, (keep in mind the teachings left by the sages)

Don't be ashamed. (I must not be ashamed of the thought of me)