Ten miles outside the southern city of Huang County, this area is surrounded by green mountains and surrounded by green water, and the scenery is particularly beautiful. At the foot of the mountain, a village exists quietly. The village is not big, only a dozen households live here. Near noon, smoke in the village is surging, and every household is starting to prepare lunch. At the entrance of the village, a few children are playing, and tender laughter is coming one after another.

"Dada"

The rapid sound of horse hooves came from afar.

The sound of horse hooves made the children who were playing stopped, and they opened their eyes one by one, looking at the official road outside the mountain village. Seeing the war horses running quickly, a novel look appeared in their eyes.

"Someone has four people, and there are four."

"Wow, what a tall and mighty horse. I would have liked to ride a horse."

"When the Taishi family returned to the village, they also rode a tall horse. Humph, it's not that I've seen it before, it's rare and strange."

Several children laughed and talked very lively.

After a while, the person came to the entrance of the village.

The leader turned over and dismounted, came to a child, bent down and asked, "Xiaolang, how are the Taishi Ci family going?" The person who asked was Wang Yan. Behind Wang Yan, Dian Wei and two soldiers of the Eighteen Cavalry.

The child was not timid and said with a smile: "Who are you? What's the matter with finding the brother of the Taishi family?"

Wang Yan said: "The government sent an order to recruit Taishi Ci as an official."

When the child heard that he wanted to be an official, he was extremely excited. He pointed to the village sideways and said loudly: "Follow this road and walk inside. When he reaches the innermost, it is Brother Taishi's home. However, Brother Taishi is not at home."

Wang Yan nodded and said, "Thank you, Xiaolang."

"Dropping off the horse, let's go into the village."

Wang Yan asked Dian Wei and his entourage to dismount and the group went to the village.

Not long after, Wang Yan came outside Taishici's house. Taishici's house was simple and simple, with a half-person-high fence outside, with three earthen houses inside, and a earthen stove on the far right side of the house. At this time, a simple old woman was cooking in front of the stove. This old woman was Taishici's mother Zhang.

Before coming, Wang Yan knew that Taishici was not at home. Because it was difficult to convince Taishici, Wang Yan changed his strategy and hoped to persuade Taishici's mother.

Wang Yan knocked on the door and said, "Is the old lady here?"

Zhang said: "Who?"

Wang Yan replied: "I am here to come for Taishi Ci."

When he heard that it was about his son, Zhang quickly put down the firewood in his hand, washed his hands, tidied up his clothes, and then walked up to open the door and welcomed Wang Yan and his group to the living room.

When the guest and the host sat down, Zhang said, "The humble house is simple and neglected. Please forgive me."

Some words are neither humble nor arrogant, quite appropriate.

Wang Yan was overjoyed when he saw Taishi Ci's mother had some knowledge. The more she was wiser, the easier it would be to persuade her. Wang Yan shook his head and said, "I'm going to be abrupt and abrupt."

Zhang changed his tone and asked, "What's the matter with my distinguished guest?"

Wang Yan said: "When Wang Yan is in the lower house, he is the new prefect of Donglai County. I heard that Taishi Ci is both civil and military, and is a rare talent, so I came to visit him specially, hoping to ask Taishi Ci to come out to help."

After hearing this, Zhang's eyes looked suspicious, and there was a look of doubt in his eyes.

Can you believe the person in front of you is so young?

Wang Yan saw Zhang's suspicion and explained: "Old Madam, Taishici is a master of humanity. Even if I can deceive you, can I still deceive Taishici? I just took office in Donglai County, and the old Madam didn't know it was normal. But if you ask a little, you will know my affairs. This is not a difficult thing."

Zhang was still vigilant, but he also agreed with Wang Yan's statement. After thinking about it, Zhang said, "My son, when he was young, he offended the powerful people in the state and is still taking refuge. If you want to recruit my son, you may be affected, and even your official position will be lost."

Zhang stared at Wang Yan with a tentative look in his eyes.

On the one hand, you can use this matter to see if the person in front of you is sincerely recruited; on the other hand, you can also use this matter to analyze Wang Yan's character. If Wang Yan is afraid of the powerful, her son would rather not go to office.

Wang Yan chuckled and said, "Dare you ask the old lady, when did Taishici offend someone?"

Zhang replied: "It happened a few years ago."

Wang Yan asked again: "What official position do the offended person hold?"

Zhang shook his head and said, "I don't know what official position the old woman is, but it's very big."

Wang Yan laughed and said, "It is normal for the old lady to live in a mountain village. It is not known that the outside world is not known. In addition to the official position of the prefect of Donglai County, the boy has another identity."

"What is the identity?"

A curiosity appeared in Zhang's eyes.

It seems that the youth in front of us is not simple.

Wang Yan said calmly: "My father Wang Yun, this year, just took charge of Qingzhou and served as the governor of Qingzhou. To put it simply, my father is the local emperor of Qingzhou. With this relationship, does the old woman think that Taishici's affairs are still serious?"

"ah"

Zhang exclaimed, and his expression became quite restrained and respectful.

In fact, Zhang is not an ordinary peasant woman. She has read some books and has seen some nobles. After seeing Wang Yan, the prefect, she can remain calm. But that's all. When the person in front of her is not only the prefect, but also the son of the lord of a state, she can no longer remain calm.

Zhang said respectfully: "The old woman has no idea about Mount Tai, please forgive me."

Wang Yan smiled gently and got back to the point, saying: "The old lady doesn't need to do this. I'm here this time because I sincerely hope that Taishici can come out to help. The old lady is from Donglai County, so she should know the suffering of Donglai County."

"In recent years, the people's livelihood in Donglai County has been in decline, and the people are in great difficulty, and countless people are displaced. It is very difficult to change this dilemma by myself. Only by striving for the whole country can we change Donglai County as quickly as possible so that the people can live a peaceful life."

"The Grand Historian was born in Donglai County and grew up in Donglai County, and he has outstanding abilities. Since this is the case, he should take on the heavy responsibility and do his best to the people of Donglai County."

Wang Yan said sincerely: "I hope the old lady can persuade you and ask the hero Taishi to come out."

After saying this, Zhang was also quite excited.

She heard Wang Yan's sincerity in recruiting Taishi Ci, and felt Wang Yan's urgency to change Donglai County.

Such an official made Zhang feel respectful.

Wang Yan took out the appointment letter and handed it to Zhang, "Old Madam, this is the appointment letter to Taishi Ci. I appoint him as the Fenwu Captain and serve in the army. If he is willing to serve in the office, please invite him to the county government."

"Dian Wei, send the armor."

Wang Yan gave the order, and Dian Wei immediately sent the prepared official uniforms and armor.

A hint of joy flashed in Zhang's eyes, but he did not agree immediately. He thought that this adult looked very good, but he had to inquire about how to be an official, and he also needed to seek his son's opinions.

Zhang smiled and said gratefully: "My dear, the old woman thanked Ziyi. Ziyi was not at home. When he returned, the old woman would definitely tell him, okay?"

Wang Yan said: "Thank you, old lady"

Zhang changed his tone and said, "It's almost noon, so I can't prepare a sumptuous lunch. Please have some simple meals in the humble house."

Wang Yan said: "I still have something to do, so I won't bother you."

"Farewell"

Wang Yan stood up and planned to leave.

Zhang once again spoke to keep him, but Wang Yan politely refused. This time, Zhang stopped persuading him and sent Wang Yan and others to leave. After Wang Yan left, Zhang packed the appointment letter and armor together and carefully put it back in the room.

In the evening, a young man rode his horse near the village. When he arrived at the entrance of the village, the young man turned over and got off the horse and walked straight in with his horse.

The young man's sword eyebrows entered his temples, his eyes were bright and his weapons were majestic, quite extraordinary.

This person is Taishi Ci.

After he led the horse to the door, he pushed open the door and entered the yard and shouted, "Mom, I'm back."

Zhang hurried out and said happily: "It's good to come back."

Taishici took a sack from the horse's back and put it in the room before walking out, saying, "This time I came back, my son brought some food and meat, enough for you to eat for a month."

Zhang said: "The food you brought back last time has not been eaten yet."

Taishici smiled and said, "I don't mind the amount of food, just keep it."

The mother and son were chatting and laughing, sitting down in the yard. After chatting about family matters, Zhang's expression became serious and said, "Ziyi, at noon today, the prefect Wang Yan came to visit and recruit you as an official."
Chapter completed!