At the Grand Finance Minister's Office.
When he was building the palace in Xuchang, Cao Cao had ordered that three mansions be built. One was the government office. If it was divided into four regions in the future, three more government offices would be built.
The second was the Sikong Residence. Cao Cao had already asked for it when it was about to be built. This was his residence, and he was very concerned about the position of Sikong. It could be said that he was determined to get it.
The third was the Grand Finance Minister's Office.
Xu Zhen's mansion naturally could not be mistreated.
As for the residences of Xun Yu, Xun You, Xi Zhicai, and the other strategists, as well as the residences of Wei Zi, they were all just reminders. There were no special notes. This was not because Cao Cao did not care about old relationships.
It was just that if he continued to haggle over every penny, there might not be enough time.
He originally planned to build it roughly first, then carefully carve it so that the emperor could live in the palace.
Therefore, the finance minister's residence was extremely large, more than ten times larger than Xu Zhen's house in Chenliu.
The courtyard was built reasonably. There were garden buildings and a lotus pond in the back garden. The lotus leaves were closed in winter and would open in summer. It looked cold but there were also swimming fish.
The outer courtyard was guarded by the family's guards, and Zhao Yun and Dian Wei were in charge of more than three hundred people.
Therefore, when the Xu brothers arrived, it was very troublesome…
……
"Security? What security?"
Xu Jing raised his head and looked at the tower-like Dian Wei.
He was as fierce as a god who had descended from the heavens.
Such a person was actually just a guard of Lord Xu Zhen?
"Security is to ensure the safety of our lord. Our lord's status is very high now, making him feel tired day and night. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. If we can't ensure the safety of our lord, it will cause many losses.”
The tall and handsome general said.
Xu Shao was also stunned. These two generals were strong and upright. Just by looking at their faces, he felt that they were the kind of generals who led the army. They were actually willing to be guards in Lord Xu's residence.
This…
"Then the security guards…"
"Isn't that a body search?"
Xu Shao frowned slightly. He didn't think it was too much. After all, his status was there.
Even if they were Confucians, they understood how revered Xu Zhen's status was. After all, it involved the entire Xuchang and even the Great Han Dynasty's silver and military salaries.
To put it bluntly, those scholars who were officials had to receive their salaries, money, and food from Xu Zhen.
"There's no need to search us. You just need to let us watch and check if we're carrying any bad equipment. This is my duty.”
Dian Wei said proudly,""Do you know what a guard is?”
"Guard?" Xu Jing and Xu Shao looked at each other. What position was this?
"I don't know…"
The two of them were dumbfounded. They were dumbfounded by a brawny warrior.
Judging from the name, this guard was probably a relatively important position. After all, it was a guard, and the " door " meant the beginning of everything.
Dian Wei lowered his voice and straightened his back."The emperor supports the country! Fierce warriors guarding the country gate! Guardians of the country! It was the guard! Therefore, we naturally have to be loyal to our duties!"
"This position must be a valiant warrior, a brave and good fighter, and a loyal person! Only then can I take up the post!"
Dian Wei's halberds landed on the ground with a clang, startling the two brothers.
So heavy?
These two halberds added together were probably a hundred catties, right?!
Oh my god…Is this the security guard?!
Amazing.
"When was this official position set?”
Xu Jing asked weakly.
Dian Wei raised his chin proudly and said,""My lord specially set it up for me.”
"I see."
Zhao Yun shook her head with a bitter smile. This Dian Wei always said this to everyone he met.
Xu Jing and Xu Shao were both nervous and shocked as they handed over the unpolished jade from the south. Then, they entered the Land Bureau and walked through a long corridor, the front hall, and the main hall. They saw Xu Zhen, who was reading.
"Milord, Xu Jing and Xu Shao are here to see you.”
"Alright."
Xu Zhen put down the book and extended his hand to invite the two of them to sit on the right.
He knew these two people. They were very powerful, had sharp words, and had good reviews.
It was just that many people actually had different opinions about Yue Dan.
After all, he had to evaluate the current politics in a month, and it would be somewhat inaccurate to evaluate a certain person. If he wanted to make every evaluation acceptable to everyone, he might have to spend a lot of effort.
In fact, these two people were the "self-media" of this era.
The people he evaluated could reach the point where they were recommended to be officials. It could even be said to be an official media.
"Hello, Lord Xu."
"Lord Xu is actually so young?？”
Xu Jing and Xu Shao both expressed their shock.
Such a young man actually knew architecture, craftsmanship, strategy, stratagem, internal affairs, irrigation, and farming at the same time. It was said that he could even strategize and win a battle thousands of miles away.
They were shocked…
Amazing.
Where did he find the time to study?
It was said that he had even married a wife and a concubine.
Cai Yong's daughter was only Xu Zhen's concubine!
This was something that made countless scholars envious and even hideous.
"The two of you have been admired by scholars since your early years. Now that you have come to Xuchang to visit me, I am…flattered.”
Oh?
Xu Shao and Xu Jing raised their eyebrows.
Wow, so approachable! He did not put on any airs at all.
It felt good.
"Milord's words are too serious. We brothers have heard of Milord's reputation, so we naturally came to pay a visit.”
"It is said that not only is Daren proficient in poetry and internal affairs, but he is also a rare fierce general?!”
" Huh?!"
Xu Zhen immediately frowned and said,""Who told you that?"
F * ck, how could this be? It's fine if the lord knows that I'm a f * cking fierce general, but if word gets out, will I still be able to survive?
Now, even the opera prodigy wants to bite me to death. If all the scholars in the world know that I can fight, won't they force me to join the ranks of the generals?
"Ah? I, I collected them myself…"
Xu Jing panicked and rolled his eyes.
"Remove it! When you evaluate me, you can only say that I'm a scholar, understand?”
"Ah, yes, yes…We can only say that you are proficient in the Six Arts of a Gentleman and have the demeanor of a chivalrous man.”
Xu Jing quickly said. He didn't know what he said wrong.
"That's alright…"
Xu Zhen nodded reluctantly.
However, at this moment, Xu Jing suddenly felt that something was wrong. He raised his head in a daze and said,"Eh? How did you know I was going to evaluate you?"
"Why did you come to visit me if you didn't evaluate me?”
Xu Zhen rolled his eyes." When you're talking about me, be a little more restrained. Anyway…the younger generation has a lot to say. There's no need to put me at the finale, understand?”
"Ah…"
The two of them nodded, dumbstruck.
Then, a bitter feeling welled up in his heart.
Oh my god…He doesn't want it?
After he became an official, he should have a good reputation, right?! Don't you want your name to go down in history? Why was he rejecting the finale?
They were panicking.
In the past, it was always scholars who would lick their faces and ask for a review. Even the current Sikong Cao Cao was no exception. However, when it came to Lord Xu, their review seemed to have no magic power.
"This, this…"
" Sir…" Xu Shao said in a panic," We've prepared many excuses for you. It's almost the end of the year. The invitation has been sent out…"
Xu Zhen took a sip of tea and said,""Sigh, you don't even know how to find someone. I'll give you a few. Guo Fengxiao of Yingchuan, Sima Fang's son Sima Yi, and Grand Marshal Yang Biao's son Yang Xiu.”
"Yang Xiu is the best. This person has been studious since he was young. He is talented, knowledgeable, and extremely intelligent.”
"Hmm? Guo…Guo Fengxiao?"
"Sima Yi, Yang Xiu."
"I know Yang Xiu. What do you think?”
" He is indeed a talented scholar. He is very famous. We originally planned to evaluate him. If we use him as the finale, it doesn't seem to be a problem…"
"This person is Yang Biao's son. Grand Marshal Yang Biao has just arrived in Xuchang and is still famous.”
The two of them discussed for a while, but they still felt that it was a pity.
Clearly, Lord Xu Zhen was the best.
If Lord Xu was directly used as the finale, no one would dispute it. After all, among the young people, no one's achievements could compare to Xu Zhen.
It was even more impossible for the older generation.
For example, Kong Rong had a feeling that " when you're young, being big might not be good." He was gentle and weak. The moth thieves in his territory were getting fatter and fatter, and he still had not solved them. Compared to Lord Xu Zhen, they were worlds apart.
" But why, Lord Xu…" Xu Jing couldn't help but ask,""What if you don't want to be evaluated last month?"
"Aiya," Xu Zhen said,"First, we don't need it."”
"Secondly, my ambition is not here. I would rather go to the mountain village to teach the villagers how to raise pigs and poultry, and go to Zhongjing to pick herbs and cure diseases. I don't want to be a public figure.”
"Thirdly, the first thing you did when you came to Xuchang was to visit my Sikong Residence. If I were the finale, what would people say? In the future, if I wanted to visit the two gentlemen, wouldn't I be gossiped about?”
Most importantly! I just want to be a handsome man in peace. Don't come and interview me. It's boring!
Someone even wants me to be his uncle! Do you think I agreed?
"I see…"
When the two Xu brothers heard this, their expressions were serious. They stood up and bowed deeply in excitement.
"We understand! Daren is indeed Daren!"
"Such a noble character and integrity is admirable!”
"Lord Xu is indifferent to fame and fortune and has lofty aspirations. You make us…ashamed!”
My ambition isn't here…My reputation is like floating clouds to me! This mentality…
He didn't need to be famous all over the world. It was even worse than raising pigs and poultry. Fame was like dirt, it was better to save the people.
What he wanted was merit, not achievements.
Lord Xu…was noble.
The two Xu brothers immediately felt relieved and respected Xu Zhen even more.
"Alright, alright. I'll pay you a visit in a few days. In the future, I might still have some matters to trouble the two of you.”
Xu Zhen said in a relaxed manner. There was indeed something troublesome.
As the media of this era, these two people would be very useful in the future!
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