Chapter 178 The Truth Between Master and Disciple

Zhang Xian made great contributions.

He was transferred to Tonghua County, Yanzhou for two years, and he cleared Qinglongzhai, the largest and most difficult bandit nest that had been in Tonghua County for nearly ten years, and achieved what the previous county magistrates had not done.

After the new emperor knew about this, he sent an imperial edict to transfer him back to Beijing.

On this day, Zhang Xian walked out of the palace under the respectful gaze of the waiter. At this time, he had been accompanying the emperor in the imperial study for an hour and had a good chat with the new emperor.

He took a look at the sky, got on his own carriage, and told the driver, "Go home first."

At this time, Zhang Xian had already determined in his heart that Lv Desheng and his son were his destined nobles.

He found that since he met Lv Mingzhi in Tonghua County, Yanzhou, and got in touch with Lord Lv Desheng through his matchmaking, his official career was incredibly smooth.

After Zhang Xian returned home, he asked the driver to wait for him. He went in and changed into casual clothes and came out. After getting on the car, he only said, "Go to Lu's mansion."

At this time, the night fell and the lights were on.

At this time, Lu Zhiyuan was standing there helplessly, being scolded by his father.

He has been dealing with Lu's fields, shops and farms recently. Many assets have been dealt with, except for the hot spring farm.

This hot spring farm was renovated by the family at the beginning, so it is difficult to set the price.

When he set the price too high, he was scolded.

His father yelled at him, "Who will buy it if you set such a high price? Others are not fools. Don't let it not be sold in the end, delaying my journey! Bah, bah, I said it wrong, not on the road, but on the journey!"

Lu Zhiyuan muttered in his heart, son, I know your heart has flown to Pingzhou, and you can't wait to grow wings and fly there.

Then, he simply set a low price, and then, he was scolded again, "You prodigal son, I asked you to manage some property, but you sold it so cheaply? Is it easy for me to save some money?"

Lu Zhiyuan: It's too difficult, it's too difficult for him.

His father finally waved his hand at him, "Okay, go change your clothes quickly, there will be a distinguished guest coming to the door, you will entertain him with me."

"Dad, who will come to the door at this time?" Lu Zhiyuan asked in a low voice.

Lu Desheng glanced at him, "Do you have any objection to Lord Zhang Xian visiting your father?"

"No, I dare not." Lu Zhiyuan shook his head.

He knew that Zhang Xian was a county magistrate in a small place, but after he returned to Chang'an, he had already established a firm foothold in the court in just a short time.

Lu Zhiyuan wondered when his father had such a good relationship with Lord Zhang, a newcomer in the court?

As if seeing his doubts, Lu Desheng explained, "During this period, there have been some correspondence." After saying this, he looked at his eldest son, "Why don't you change your clothes quickly?"

Lv Zhiyuan heard this and ran back to the yard to change his clothes.

Lv Desheng took Lu Zhiyuan to the gate to greet Zhang Xian in person.

Zhang Xian saw Lu Desheng personally welcoming him, and hurriedly got off the carriage, repeatedly saying that Lord Lu was too polite.

When the two sides met, Lu Desheng led the other party inside. During the greetings, Zhang Xian praised Lu Zhiyuan several times.

Lv Desheng listened and subconsciously wanted to refute, but he remembered the words of the little girl in time and swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

The little girl said that he should not always deny the eldest son, and should not always scold him. Educate him to be relaxed and tense. If he does not do well, he can scold him, but he must praise him for his good work.

If the eldest son has not been affirmed by his father, and only gets criticism and denial, in the long run, he will be deceived by a few good words from outsiders in the future.

Lv Desheng had no choice but to follow Zhang Xian's words and praise his eldest son.

Zhang Xian nodded repeatedly, "Your son looks like a kind, honest man."

Lv Desheng: You are not scolding him for not being flexible? Forget it, he echoed, "That's right, he is kind and treats his family well."

Hearing his father's praise of him in front of outsiders, Lv Zhiyuan was really touched.

After politely praising Lv Zhiyuan, Zhang Xian couldn't help but praise Lv Mingzhi again and again.

Lv Zhiyuan, who was behind the two, was surprised that his brother actually caught the eye of Zhang Xian? But why did these words sound more and more like praise for his second sister?

Lv Desheng smiled when he heard it. He knew that Zhang Xian had misunderstood. These compliments were all for the younger daughter.

That's right. He can still be proud of not looking at the eldest son, but only the two younger ones.

Every time he saw his eldest son doing stupid things, he couldn't help but wonder, aren't these social skills something that should be learned from birth? Look at his daughter, she was dull at first, but she became smart later, didn't she? Intelligence is innate.

"My youngest son (daughter) is really good." Lu Desheng was proud.

"Lord Lu, your two sons are really good. The eldest son is kind, and the younger son is very smart and worldly-wise at a young age. The two brothers form a circle outside and a square inside, and work together to settle everything."

Lu Desheng thought, if it can be like this, it is really good. He taught his eldest son in this direction.

When they arrived at the main hall, the servants served tea and went down.

Zhang Xian stood up and bowed to Lu Desheng, "Xian thanks Lord Lu for your advice and teaching."

A month ago, he took a gamble and decided to cooperate with Lu Mingzhi's plan to see if he could get rid of Qinglongzhai. He never thought that he would actually do it.

Later, he was a little scratching his head.

Of course he knew that the new emperor had just ascended the throne and was in need of people. If he could take this opportunity to return to the central court, it would be easier for him to make a name for himself than to stay in Tonghua County for two years before returning to Chang'an.

But how to go back and what means to use are problems. He was born in a poor family, and he had been exiled for twelve years. There was no other help in the court, so he could not ask anyone to say a few good words for him in front of the emperor.

He wrote all these doubts and questions in the letter. However, although he sent the letter to Lord Lu through Lu Mingzhi, he still had no idea.

Later, Lord Lu wrote back to him, and he agreed with his idea of ​​immediately realizing his political achievements. He said that if he continued to manage Tonghua County, two years later, when he returned to Chang'an with the merits of governing the local people's livelihood, the daylily would be cold.

But how to return to the center of the court requires his own efforts.

When Zhang Xian saw this, he felt a little disappointed, but he still read the letter patiently.

Later, Lord Lu explained in the letter that if he helped him, the effect might not be good.

Then, Lord Lu instructed him to get himself a Wanmin umbrella by eradicating Qinglongzhai.

Lord Lu seemed to be afraid that he would not be able to get over it because of his guilty conscience. In the letter, he was advised that it would be foolish not to strive for and take credit for his own achievements.

After reading the letter and discussing it with his confidants, he gritted his teeth and did as he was told.

Not long after, he was presented with the Umbrella of All People by the people of Tonghua County.

Then, he sent the Umbrella of All People back to Chang'an and presented it to the new emperor.