The autumn sun is even hotter than the hot summer.

Especially at noon, the scorching sun burned the earth, almost turning this Doucheng into a steamer.

On both sides of the Wei River, it has become a place for many people to enjoy the cool air.

Many people choose to hide under the willow trees to cool off at this time.

Especially after the last time the typhoid fever epidemic in Chang'an, many people started to have something to do and like to sit quietly under the willow tree.

Especially for alchemists, some people with relatively big ideas, they even think that the willow tree has spirits, and sitting for a long time can improve their cultivation and even achieve enlightenment.

Therefore, the willow trees in Chang'an City suddenly became a hot commodity.

Many smart little businessmen even found business opportunities in it.

More and more people are selling straw mats and tofu brains in places with dense willow trees, and small markets are gradually formed.

As a result, the Grand Secretary's sight was also attracted.

You can often see municipal officials riding horses patrolling back and forth on both sides of the Wei River.

On the bank of the Wei River in the east city of Chang'an, it has become a gathering point for Chang'an scholars because it is adjacent to the Public Bus Office and Shangguanli Avenue.

Every day, hundreds of scholars gather here to talk about poetry and essays, give guidance to the country, and inspire words.

One by one, one by one, the Politburo was born.

Various views meet here.

Countless news has also been spread here.

"Have you heard it?" Several scholars gathered under a willow tree and whispered: "Zhang Sanlang from Luoyang submitted the manuscript to Zhang's house a few days ago and received a reply..."

"Ah..." The listeners were shocked and sighed with envy, jealousy and hatred, "This Zhang Sanlang is so lucky that he can actually be valued by 'that'. I'm afraid he will be on the rise..."

"No!" said a well-informed person: "I heard that I just got some encouragement..."

Everyone then put away their sourness and sighed: "Even so, I'm very lucky!"

Yes, in Jingshi, who has not struggled in Chang'an Doucheng for several years and for decades, wanting to show its ambitions, but as a result, 99% of the people can only leave sadly.

Only one-percent of the few people can be lucky enough to get the opportunity and be recommended by noble people.

However, almost everyone, before finally being disappointed, would think they were that one percent.

"How did the Minister Zhang encourage Zhang Sanlang?" someone asked.

"I am fortunate to read the comments of Shizhong Zhang..." A tall and thin scholar whispered: "After Zhang Sanlang's article, Shizhong wrote: After reading the article, he heard that you have elegant ambitions, but he was caught in the cold and was quite difficult. He seemed to have the idea of ​​abandoning his ambitions. He regretted it very much. In the past, Zhongni said to Zisun, "Why are you so ugly when you live in a gentleman? If you have a lofty ambitions, why sigh for the cold!? I heard that the mountains are not high, but if there is an immortal, it will be spiritual, the water is not deep, and the dragon is spiritual, and people are not poor, but if there is ambition, they are famous. He encourages you!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, wishing that there would be such a comment on their manuscript.

After a long time, someone sighed: "I only realized today that the wise man of Shizhong Zhang is like a gentleman!"

Someone even murmured to himself: "Why is it so ugly for a gentleman to live in it! How can a gentleman to live in it? How great is it for a gentleman to live in it? Confucius' teachings are so great!"

At this moment, someone suddenly shouted: "Niu Shengcewen from Song Street was attracted by Shizhong Zhang. Now, the butler of the Zhang Mansion is coming to ask Niu Shengguo Mansion to meet!"

This news immediately hit everyone's heart like a bombshell.

"Niu Sheng?" Someone who knew the other party was disdainful and said, "This person is less than seven feet tall, ugly and dark in appearance. What kind of virtue can he do? How can he be like this!"

As a result, many people have the idea that even Niu Sheng can do it, and I can definitely do it.

As a result, countless poems and essays rushed to Zhang's house like a tide.

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At this moment, Zhang Yue was sitting upright in the attic, quietly watching the man sitting opposite him, extremely nervous.

He was about thirty years old and might be less than seven feet tall, at most six feet eight inches! His skin was dark, he looked down on his appearance, and even said to be a little ugly. The key is that his hands were also covered with calluses, and he was wearing a Confucian robe. Zhang Yue almost thought that the one sitting opposite him was a farmer or a craftsman.

In fact, it is actually quite different.

Zhang Yue now knows that the daily expenses of this Niu Shengniu Young Master in Chang'an City are mainly based on doing some small work and earning some food expenses for others.

He was even embarrassed to share the house with others.

It is said that there were seven people who shared the lease with him.

He was poor and had a short ambition. Niu Sheng didn't even dare to look up at Zhang Yue. He just lowered his head and didn't even dare to look at the refreshments he brought, for fear that he wouldn't be able to stop eating and leave a bad impression.

When Zhang Yue saw this, he smiled and said, "Niu Sheng doesn't have to be restrained, just eat something first..."

Niu Sheng hurriedly said, "No!"

I picked up the tea and stuffed it in one mouthful, almost choking.

Zhang Yue looked at it and said softly: "Your Excellency, don't be nervous..." After thinking about it, Zhang Yue decided to chat with him first and liven up the atmosphere, so he asked: "I heard that you are from Xingyang?"

"Yes!" Niu Sheng replied: "The villain is from Niuzhuang, Xingyang..."

"Who is your teacher?" Zhang Yue asked again.

"Hongyang Hu Gong..." Speaking of the teacher, Niu Sheng finally felt a little confident and raised his head and said, "Mr. Han's disciple, and he once served as Gong Qiao..."

It seemed that Zhang Yue didn't know who Qiao Gong was, so he introduced: "Mr. Qiao Gong, a hero from the north, has countless animal husbandry..."

When Zhang Yue heard this, he knew who it was.

Qiao Yao! The largest animal husbandry and largest farmer in the Han Dynasty!

It is said that this person raised thousands of cattle and horses and tens of thousands of sheep all year round in the pasture.

There are as many as five hundred shepherd slaves alone.

Relying on the benefits of animal husbandry, Qiao was famous in Wuwei and Jiuyuan, and was a guest of honor for many Han generals.

So much so that even Ma Qian, the Taishi Company, heard about this person's name, recorded it in the Records of the Grand Historian, and became one of the representatives of countless great businessmen in the biographies of the merchants.

However, compared with other Chinese people, the Qiao family, which started out in animal husbandry, has undoubtedly a much higher social status.

He is not even discriminated against by public opinion and can communicate with great scholars publicly.

After all, in the three views of Confucianism and Legalism, although animal husbandry is not as good as farming and farming, it is also the right way.

Of course, Mr. Qiao Yao has passed away now, and his huge pasture has fallen apart with his death and is divided up by his descendants.

From Wuwei to Jiuyuan County, the largest rancher now should be the surname Wang.

This is also a mirror of Han society.

Wealth is not only three generations, but also two generations of wealth.

Since the beginning of the Han Dynasty, no such thing is.

The country spared no effort, and tried every effort to break up the big family, dismembered the powerful, and tried every means to prevent any force from growing stronger in the local area.

Based on this, a centralized rule was established.

However, Zhang Yue put down the teacup in his hand, looked at Niu Sheng, and said, "I have a lot of insight into the content of Niu Sheng's article!"

"The affairs of local grassroots and clerks are indeed a national disadvantage!"

"Niu Sheng was able to see this bad habit and resolutely proposed it, which is a gentleman!"

"Don't dare!" Niu Sheng hurriedly said, "The villain is just doing his responsibilities as a scholar!"

"Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world!" Zhang Yue stood up and said, "And the rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of the scholars and officials. Therefore, Confucius was punished by the Spring and Autumn Period, punished the rioters and thieves, and punished the mediocre people who did not act!"

"Mr. Niu can see this bad. I think it is good. I want to recommend you as a minister of the country. I wonder if Mr. Niu wants to?"

When Niu Sheng heard this, he was overjoyed and quickly bowed: "I am afraid of being so ashamed!"

He tentatively said, "If you can walk for the servant, you will be satisfied!"

Zhang Yue listened, but said seriously: "Otherwise! Chunqiu said: If you have no generals, you will be punished. People should not have personal gains. Therefore, I will not raise foodies in my life, store slaves, and do not have land!"

What a joke? What era is it now?

He didn't want to reverse history and go to Mengchangjun's style.

Besides, the so-called diners are actually just fence-bearers.

The story of Wei Qihou Dou Ying and Wu'an Hou Tian Fen has long proved to the world that diners will rely on you only if they have benefits. Once something happens, they will slip faster than anyone else!

When Niu Sheng heard this, he looked at Zhang Yue with admiration and said, "The righteousness of the Shizhong, I am impressed by the truth..."

"But, I'm too short and have a poor appearance, so I'm afraid I'll let down the good intentions of the waiter..."

As he said that, he lowered his head in a low voice.

The world is a society that looks at faces!

When the state selects officials, there is a hard condition, which requires the person to be selected to have a height and facial features.

And handsome people will even get a lot of extra points.

For example, when Gongsun Hong, Xianhou of Pingjin, met the saint for the first time, was regarded as a son who was good-looking and was personally added to him. He was suddenly appointed as an official, thus starting his legendary life.

As for the ugly ones?

Sorry, no matter how talented I am, I don’t have any chance.

Zhang Yue listened but didn't care and said, "Why is the country's appearance based on its appearance? Zhongni said: "Prior people by their appearance. The lost son Yu, Fu Shuo, Baili Xi, and Yan Zi are all not good at appearance, but they are all famous officials at that time!"
To be continued...