In fact, Xu Fengnian recognized this person at a glance. He was Lu Chengyan's cousin, Lu Chengsong. He was one of the most outstanding talents in the Lu family of Qingzhou. However, Xu Fengnian felt a little helpless about this person's standing out from the crowd. When one enters a village, one must follow the local customs. This was the most simple principle. Being a crane in a flock of chickens meant that it was incompatible. In the officialdom, who was not in harmony with the light and the dust? It was a taboo to have this kind of edge. After all, it was a completely different field from the scholarly and literary world, which emphasized high standards and elegance. Hsu Fengnian sighed in his heart. After chatting with his father-in-law, Wang Linquan, he deliberately turned around and stopped to look at Lu Chengsong, who was still three rows away from him. The people present were all old foxes in the officialdom. They quickly made way for him. Lu Chengsong, who had been paying attention to the young lord's movements, quickly understood and walked forward confidently. After a few steps, he suddenly turned around and looked back. Then, a young scholar hesitantly walked out of the line and followed Lu Chengsong. This presumptuous action made all the officials, including Tian Peifang, a little unhappy in their hearts. Those who were less cultured had already frowned. Lu Chengsong was just a small seventh-level manager. It was fine that he relied on the special identity of the Lu family to have an audience with the prince, but what right did he have to bring an outsider?
Hsu Fengnian turned a blind eye to this. After Lu Chengsong bowed, he asked with a smile, "Uncle Lu, are you well?"
After Lu Chengsong straightened his back, he did not bend down again. This small action made the nearby officials feel even more disgusted. Under the influence of the general, Northern Liang would not deliberately abide by the rule that "the emperor should not be looked up to, and the vassals should not be looked at at the same level". Naturally, those who violated the rule would not be so exaggerated as to need to stab themselves in the eyes as an apology. However, the arrogance that came from Lu Chengsong's bones was really too disgusting. Lu Chengsong still acted as if there was no one around. He said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "Uncle is well. Every day at home, he writes more than ten pieces of calligraphy."
Even Tian Peifang could not help but roll her eyes. This guy's words had a hidden meaning. Did he mean that Lu Chengsong had to pretend to be leisurely because he could not fulfill his ambitions? Tian Peifang narrowed her eyes as she stared at the young face she had seen at the banquet. She had the urge to swear. Others might not know, but as the Provincial Governor of Liangzhou, he knew very well. At the time, the King had intended for Lu Dongjiang to be the Governor of Liangzhou, but the head of the Lu Family did not want to be an assistant. He was unhappy and refused. The King then suggested that he be the Mountain Master of the White Horse Academy, which was as famous as the Green Deer Cave Academy. Lu Dongjiang was still not happy. At the time, Tian Peifang felt a little guilty for occupying the position of Provincial Governor of Liangzhou, so she personally set up a banquet to invite Lu Chengsong. In the end, none of the men of Lu Dongjiang's generation from the Lu Family showed up. Only Lu Chengsong and the other young people who had not even grown hair yet entered the manor. On the other hand, Wang Linquan, who had the same status as Lu Dongjiang, was also a relative of the Qing Liang Mountain imperial family. When had he not been amiable when he met people? What's wrong with being a scholar? I, Tian Peifang, was a scholar that even Yao Baifeng praised a few words. Could it be that only scholars in Qingzhou with the surname Lu were precious in the world, while scholars in Beiliang were worthless? In the imperial court of Liyang, among the older generation, there was Yao Baifeng, who was in charge of the Imperial College, and Yan Jiexi, the Grand Secretary of the Palace Pavilion. Among the younger generation, not to mention that ungrateful wretch Jin Lanting, there was also Chen Wang, who was already in the central government, and Sun Yin, who was famous in the capital.
Hsu Fengnian said pleasantly, "Now that there is a Deputy Administrator in Yidao, it's a rule of the imperial court. Deputy Administrator Song has been complaining to me about the heavy workload and that he can't handle it alone. After all, Beiliang is different from other places. It shouldn't be difficult to ask the imperial court for a legitimate Deputy Administrator. "
Lu Chengsong, who heard the implied meaning, couldn't help but be excited. However, he immediately glanced at Wang Linquan, who was standing next to Hsu Fengnian, but the latter didn't move.
Then Lu Chengsong introduced him to Hsu Fengnian, "Your Highness, this is Zhang Huanzhi, who is very famous in Jiangnan's scholarly circles. He is skilled in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially his paintings of mountains and rivers far and near. Moreover, if Zhang Huanzhi were to take part in the imperial examination, he would definitely take the top three. Therefore, he gave up his bright future and came to Beiliang alone. "
Compared to the famous and distinguished Lu Chengsong, the young scholar named Zhang Huanzhi was much more reserved. He bowed respectfully and said, "Zhang Huanzhi greets Your Highness with fear and trepidation."
Tian Peifang carefully observed the prince's expression. As long as the prince showed a trace of dissatisfaction, he could let this young man named Zhang Huanzhi sit on the bench in Beiliang's officialdom for a long time.
Hsu Fengnian had already sized up Zhang Huanzhi. After hearing what he said, he smiled and said, "It's been hard on you."
Zhang Huanzhi was stunned. He lowered his head and said in a trembling voice, "I don't dare. After I arrived in Beiliang, I saw and heard with my own eyes. Only then did I realize that Beiliang is very different from what I remembered. "
Hsu Fengnian dismissed it with a smile and turned to continue walking. Not long after, he had Tian Peifang, Wang Linquan, and the others go back to work. He only walked side by side with Xu Weixiong on the riverside. Not far away was the white horse in charge of guarding.
Hsu Fengnian asked softly, "Xuanyuan Qingfeng took the initiative to contact the Fu Shui Room?"
Xu Weixiong nodded and said, "At that time, Xueping first contacted Liu Nerong of the Fish Dragon Gang. Wutongin and the Fu Shui Room were a little rushed, so we planted many jianghu spies among the three people. At the same time, we also moved the men of sacrifice of the Fu Shui Room back to Beiliang. They are in charge of spreading rumors."
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "No wonder Xuanyuan Qingfeng said he wanted to fight me and make me lose to him. If I knew about this, I would have agreed. This is a big favor. "
Xu Weixiong asked, "After you met Sir and the others, how did it go?"
Hsu Fengnian shook his head and said, "After all, Sir is still the Chancellor of Shangyin Academy. His every move is involuntary. Being able to come to Beiliang has already crossed the bottom line of the Liyang Zhao clan. I guess Qi Yanglong will soon come up with a countermeasure in the capital and spread the news. Once Sir Han returns from his travels, he will take over the position of Grand Chancellor. "
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