Chapter 226: A soulmate?

The sound of "creaking" was like a 60-year-old man who opened the door in the wood door. He was wearing a short linen and old cotton jacket commonly seen in the countryside, which was common to old farmers in the countryside. His head was covered with white hair and was particularly eye-catching in the cold wind.

When Lao Cangtou saw Tang Cheng and the others dressed in bright clothes, he was obviously stunned. It had been a long time since he saw a guest dressed up like this coming.

Lai Fu crossed his hands and gave a gift to Lao Cang. After seeing the name in his hand, he handed over the name of the stinger.

After patting his hands with both hands, wiped off the remaining firewood foam from his hands with the collar of his short cotton jacket, Lao Cangtou then stretched out his hands to take over Mingtao. However, when he opened Mingtao, his face changed immediately.

Lao Cangtou didn't inform him at all. After closing the name of the sect, he silently opened the wood door and moved aside. This scene made Lai Fu a little confused, so he looked back at Tang Cheng.

Tang Cheng couldn't understand, but he walked over without hesitation. After he entered the door, the old man led him to the same simple main room, and said in a dry tone: "The master of the family stayed in the house every day, and did not say anything about the village, and almost never left the gate. Except for a few village neighbors occasionally coming to the door, there was no one visiting the outside."

After hearing the strange words of Lao Cangtou, Tang Cheng understood that these officials who were exiled were all subjects of strict supervision, and the officials in the exiled place were the specific responsible custodians. It seemed that according to the Ministry of Personnel, the behavior of these people must be submitted in an official document every time according to the provisions of the Ministry of Personnel. In all the custodial content, in addition to the words and deeds of the exiled, the most important thing is communication.

Speaking of which, the treatment of these exiled officials is somewhat similar to that of the rightists and those who have been released from prison in the later Cultural Revolution, and they all have to be supervised to live in.

In this case, not to mention his county magistrate, even if he was an ordinary soap service, the old man dared not be negligent. The reason why he opened the door and let people in without giving a name to the inside was because he knew that his landlord had no right to refuse.

"The person who came today was not the magistrate of Longmen County, but the descendant of Shandong Dongdao, Tang Cheng, came to visit the master," said Tang Cheng, as he thought of this, and said warmly to Lao Cangtou: "My master and servant are waiting here, and I'm sorry to have my father-in-law informed Duke Gui."

The old Cangtou was not careful that Tang Cheng would say this, and then he paused and looked down at the famous thorn in his hand before dragging his leg and walking inward. Although he didn't say anything, his expression was obvious than the expressionless face just now, his face was obviously much more lively.

While waiting, Tang Cheng looked carefully at the scene in the yard. It was unnecessary to say that the dilapidated and simple, but the simplicity of the yard was neatly arranged, without any tangled messes of ordinary farmyards. Especially the bushes stood strong in the cold wind, and the slightly shaking bushes could be seen at a glance that they were transplanted from other places. These days, Tang Cheng had been to many farmers' homes. He saw that there were many onions and peppers in the yard. This was the first one to carefully plant bamboo.

After reading the courtyard carefully, Lao Cangtou had already arrived. Before he could speak, he handed back the famous sting in his hand, "I respect the guest and the famous sting. The master dared not pay his respects to him, and the original sting is returned."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng didn't say anything. He nodded to Lai Fu and then turned his head to look at Lao Cang's head.

"The master has been feeling unwell recently, and his face is haggard and it is really inconvenient to see a foreign guest. Please come back, Lord Tang, please." Old Cang said Kong Gui's original words with a nervous look on his face, his eyes tightly on Tang Cheng's face, as if he was afraid that he would be furious.

He was polite and waited, but he was rejected by the old Cangtou hesitantly. Even a fool could hear that the old Cangtou was lies. If Kong Gui was really sick, the old Cangtou would definitely say it as soon as he entered the door. Will he wait until now? When Lai Fu heard this, he felt angry. This man surnamed Kong was too ignorant of the times. The phoenix on the ground was not as good as a chicken. He really thought that he was still the prince Zuo Shuzi in Chang'an City?

Thinking of this, Lai Fu, who had taken the famous thorn, smiled in his heart and prepared to watch the fun. He didn't know what kind of temperament the great official is. How could the eight bright single-hook spears in Baiyang Town who were placed on his neck and bowed his head, and how could the people who bowed their heads with their heads bear Kong Gui's obvious negligence? People refused to bow their heads under the eaves. No matter how serious the crime was, they deserved it.

Unexpectedly, Lai Fu's thoughts were all gone. Tang Cheng was obviously perfunctory after hearing Lao Cangtou's words, not only was he not angry, but he didn't even mean to be angry at all. "Since Mr. Gui is not in good health, then the next school will come to visit him again another day." Wen Yan said with a smile, Tang Cheng turned around and began to walk out. Seeing this, Lao Cangtou, who breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, hurriedly followed him to see him off.

"Donald Gui is a great scholar and is highly regarded by thousands of scholars in the world. It is advisable to take care of his health. From now on, the county will not condemn people to disturb Qingjing. He also asked Duke Gui to take care of himself without authorization. In addition, later students will have some rituals and procedures to offer them later, but they are all medicinal materials and earthly rituals. I hope they will not refuse."

This made Lao Cangtou not know how to answer. He did not dare to agree on his behalf, nor did he refuse directly. Under the eaves, the new county magistrate looked really good. Don’t annoy him because of repeated refusals. For a moment, Lao Cangtou just said something good.

"What book has Duke Gui read recently?"

Tang Cheng's sudden question made Lao Cangtou feel a little unresponsive and replied casually: "The master has recently devoted himself to "Chu Ci", and especially valued the Qu Zi's articles."

"Oh! Later generations also like Qu Zi, and Qu Fu twenty-three, but I don't know which one is the best Duke Gui?"

"Nine Chapters", it seems that this kind of question and answer among scholars is normal. Lao Cangtou didn't think there was anything wrong and answered casually, "What the master has read recently is the fifth chapter."

"The fifth chapter of "Nine Chapters"?" After hearing this, Tang Cheng thought for a moment and said a few words with a smile, "I feel the affection and the ambition, and I will suppress my grievances. I think it is round, and I will not replace it. The first time I am originally a divine, which is despised by a gentleman. The previous picture has not been changed. The inner quality is thick and the quality is upright, and the adults are proud of it."

"Adults are good at learning talents."

Lao Cangtou's words made Tang Cheng silent, and then he also tasted some bitter taste. If he could not even read Chu Ci, it would be a scholar. Lao Cangtou's words were obviously a compliment. Kong Gui came from a famous family, and his grandfather was the great scholar of the Tang Dynasty, who was the first Tang Dynasty, Kong Yingda, who was the great scholar in the early Tang Dynasty, and now he was the must-have "Five Classics Justice" on the desks of the stern scholars today was written by him. The identity of the descendants of Confucius. There is also a grandfather who can be called the grandfather of the scholars of the world, and Kong Gui himself is also the left son of the crown prince. The so-called seventh rank official of the prime minister, as his family member, has always followed his eyes as he sees, either a great scholar or a high-ranking official. If this were the past, a remote county magistrate might not have attracted his attention, but now he even said the words of flattery. Think about the changes before and after, how could it be sad?

Tang Cheng smiled and shook his head. At this time, he happened to walk to the wood door at the door. He didn't say anything more and bowed to the old Cangtou and went straight out.

After watching Tang Cheng walk out of the Chaibao, Lao Cangtou, who had closed the door, turned back to the simple study, "Master, he's gone."

Kong Gui, who was nearly fifty years old in front of the thick wooden desk, had a square face with a Chinese character. After hearing the news, he put down the pen in his hand. "What did he say?"

"He said that the master is a great scholar of the world and is looking up to the scholars of the world. He should take good care of himself. In addition, the Longmen County Government will not send anyone to disturb him again in the future." The old servant walked to the desk while habitually sorting out the four treasures of the study. He picked up the pen and saw Kong Gui's newly written words on the desk. He was stunned and trembled, and a large ball of thick ink dripped from the end of the pen and wet the banner.

This old servant who has been with him for decades has never made such a low-level mistake, "What's wrong?"

"When Tang Cheng left, he asked the master what book he was reading, and the old servant said it to the truth. After hearing it, he recited a few verses of Qu Fu." When Lao Cang said this, he looked up at Kong Gui with a surprised look and said, "The poem he just recited is exactly the same as the master wrote!"

There are 84 sentences in the fifth chapter of Qu Yuan's "Nine Chapters". These ten sentences are neither the beginning nor the end. They are stuck in the middle and are not recognized as famous quotes. The two people who have never met outside the house and the ones they wrote inside the house are actually these unfamous sentences. No wonder the old Cangtou was so surprised when he saw it.

"Oh, what happened?" Kong Gui stood silently for a while after hearing this, and suddenly smiled slightly, "I have gained a soulmate from afar, and there are indeed fragrant grass within ten steps. This boy has such a smart mind. Longmen County has won this time."

Kong Gui was a straight man. He used to be in Chang'an. This was even more so after he was far away. Moreover, his smile was rare in two years. Seeing this, the old Cangtou seized the opportunity and said: "When Tang Cheng left, he said that some medicinal materials and local products would be delivered later. Please do not refuse." After that, the old servant added: "He said that he would give Yicheng to the future, not the county magistrate."

"Please take it away." Kong Gui's reassuring land this time made Lao Cangtou feel a little unbelievable. The lean camel is bigger than a horse. Moreover, Kong Gui's status is special. Although he can be taken away from his descendants of Confucius and the reputation of the great scholars, no one can take away his bloodline. Therefore, although he has traveled here in the past two years, the ritual process sent by various places is really quite small. Unfortunately, he has never accepted it once. He just guards the thin fields and farms and subsistence. Although the person is not sick, his body is indeed much worse. Tang Cheng's medicinal materials are just right.

"Yes", Lao Cangtou quickly agreed, afraid that Kong Gui would change his mind again.

"Dry this banner and put it away, and then use it as a return gift." After saying that, Kong Gui turned around and walked out of the door with his hands behind his back and walked towards the cong of Jinzhu.

"Master, let's just leave like this?"

"What else can I do if I don't leave like this?" Tang Cheng casually answered Lai Fu, "You haven't heard that old servant say that Kong Gui is sick."

"This disease is definitely a false place."

"It doesn't matter whether it is true or false," Tang Cheng smiled faintly, "My original idea doesn't work at all. Besides, I don't have the same nature as him, so it's useless to see him."

这话把来福说糊涂了,人都还都照面怎么就知道性格不合?所幸唐成现在也有说话的兴致,不等他问已顾自接续道:“你知道我刚才念的那几句诗是什么意思——反省志向,遭受委屈又何妨?坚持故常,不能圆滑而不方.随流俗而改变自己的志向正是有志者所鄙薄的,唯有守绳墨而不改变自己的节操,内心充实而端正,才是有志者所应坚持并赞美的.言为心声,孔珪这不仅仅是在读书.更是在借屈子自道胸怀”.

"There are no people available in Longmen County. I was still thinking of asking him to come out to help." Tang Cheng shook his head gently, "When he came, he was worried that he would not move. Now it seems that it is useless to invite him. The situation in Longmen is so complicated. It is impossible to do things here by Fang Zheng. If he really moves this great god to Longmen County, he will probably shoot himself in the foot."

"Since it's useless to ask him, what the great official said just now..." Lai Fu, as Tang Cheng's close-up, was not around, and the things that came and sent for him were under his charge, and he had to ask.

"It's okay to have local products, just prepare more. You have to be careful with medicinal materials. First, choose one that is suitable for the elderly tonic, and then the medicinal materials should be good, so don't waste money." Tang Cheng raised his hand. "After returning to the county town, you can do this immediately, and then deliver it to you after you finish it."

Lai Fu disagreed with Kong Gui, and he was really unwilling to think that he wanted to travel in the cold world. "Longmen County is too small. What good medicinal materials can be found..."

“龙门没有就去州城怀戎办”,唐成的脸色蓦然冷了下来,“当日孔珪出任太庶子之后,教导李重俊尽心尽力,无奈李重俊急躁成性不仅不听劝教且对其刻意冷淡,孔珪屡次劝谏可谓到了泣血锥心的地方,如此以来二人关系越来越僵,若非孔珪这太子左庶子乃是皇帝亲指.只怕早就被李重俊给撵了出去,要说私谊的话,他二人之间实是半点都扯不上”.

"When Li Chongjun's rebellion failed and his old confidants were killed or demoted, Kong Gui was almost the only one around the prince who was not implicated. He could have lived in the capital, but when Li Chongjun died and the court discussed his guilt, he stood up. He had made clear arguments for Li Chongjun. Even the emperor and Empress Wei's faults were not concealed."

Lai Fu, who had only known Kong Gui's old official position, heard his past experience again. He felt a little bloody.

"If it weren't for the concern of the descendants of Confucius and the great scholars of the country, Kong Gui would have died in the court two years ago. He was a real pure minister." After speaking in one breath, Tang Cheng deliberately slowed down his speech and said in a deep voice: "Laifu, remember, you may not like people like Kong Gui, you may not learn from them, or even avoid them when you see him, but you must not disrespect you. If so, I will not forgive you!"

"Yes, the little one has written it down."

Tang Cheng nodded, pointed to the house in the corner of the village and said, "Let's go and go to this house. If you are wrong, maybe the person I want to find is here."

Lai Fu has been following Tang Cheng for a long time, and he has been used to such reprimands. Although he should remember it, he is not angry about it. In short, he is already shameless in front of Tang Cheng. So when he heard what Tang Cheng said strangely, he couldn't help but answer, "Why did the great official say this?"

Tang Chengzao was used to Lai Fu's tone, and he didn't care about it. "You see that more than ten families in the village are very simple, but this family is very calm. As an exiled official, he can do this in this barren and poor place. The master must be a person with strong survival ability. He is too square and not good at living enough. In this way, the person who can do things is the most lacking in Longmen County, and it is exactly what I want to find."

The courtesy of the Longmen County Magistrate Yidi, Tang Cheng enjoyed this family, which was a very different from that of Kong Gui's family. If the decoration of the house in the courtyard was not clearly known that this was an exiled official's home, Lai Fu would have been a little unbelievable. The official said nothing wrong. This place was indeed a capable person who could settle himself in any environment.

Tang Cheng likes to deal with people like this, which is simple, direct and worry-free. After a simple greeting, he immediately got to the point. However, this person with agility made a special request. He had to wait until his new county magistrate solved the problem of the Xi people, or at least he had initially shown his ability to solve the problem of the Xi people before he was willing to go to the county government to "help for official business."

Tang Cheng nodded in response to this, but he also made a request, which was to ask this person to find someone to do an experiment for him during this period, but just look at his confused expression. It was obvious that he had never heard of all the things Tang Cheng said, let alone seeing him.

All matters have been decided, and Tang Cheng politely rejected the invitation of the man to stay for a banquet and stood up to say goodbye. When he sent Tang Cheng to the small and middle road in the village, the man pondered and whispered, "I have encountered local old farmers many times recently and were worried about the severe drought this winter. The old Xi, who had been grazing on the grassland for a lifetime, was also worried when he visited. These people lived here for the rest of their lives. They must have no reason. As a local parent, Tang Mingfu needs to be careful and be prepared for it."

When Tang Cheng suddenly heard this news, he felt a sudden slap in his heart. Before the man-made disaster was resolved, the natural disaster was coming again? Not to mention that it was a rare drought. God really favored him very much!

I was hoping that these old farmers and the Xi herdsmen took a look. Tang Cheng nodded, bowed to the man and took Lai Fu out of the village.

Zheng Lingyi knew the purpose of Tang Cheng coming to this village. Seeing that he came back with a heavy face, he couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he smiled and comforted: "After all, the people in this village are different. Now they are in such a situation. It is not easy to ask them to work for Longmen. My husband doesn't have to be discouraged. He just goes a few more trips in the future."

Zheng Lingyi has really been worried about him these days. After all, the drought is not a sure letter, so Tang Chengsui didn't say it and annoyed her. He just smiled and said about the different experiences he had just gone to the two families.

"Seeing the big ones from the small, but seeing people is unique." Zheng Lingyi was really happy this time. "I will do the matter with Kong Gui. This is also my duty." At this point, she suddenly stopped.

"how?".

"In fact, it's not just Kong Gui. I'm thinking about preparing more copies of the rituals. Every family in this village will give you one, or it can be determined as a regular example. I'll send someone to deliver some food every three or two months." This sudden idea made Zheng Lingyi's eyes shine.
Chapter completed!