Chapter 469: Mr. Sun’s Bright Eyes That Discovered Beauty
Sun Shan said sadly: "County Master, I can't bear to part with you. Over the years, you have used justice as a yardstick, the people's hearts as a scale, and integrity as a mirror, and have served the people sincerely. It is a blessing for the people of Huangyang County and Daqian.
County Master, your diligence and integrity have created a bright future for the people, and you are a good official in the hearts of the people. County Master, you have always been my role model. "
Sun Shan's words may sound like flattery, but they are all his sincere words, from his heart.
In Sun Shan's mind, Lord Wei is a good official.
As to whether he was a good official in the eyes of the people of Huangyang County, Sun Shan had no idea.
Lord Wei stared at Sun Shan in a daze. At first he thought Sun Shan was just flattering him, but looking at his expression he didn't seem fake.
Lord Wei was moved and waved his hand quickly, saying, "Mr. Sun, I don't deserve your high evaluation."
Sun Shan said hastily, "No, County Master. I am speaking from the heart. Over the years, you have devoted yourself to the people in Huangyang County and never took advantage of them.
Huangyang County was poor, so the county magistrate reclaimed wasteland and cultivated land. Huangyang County had no roads, so the county magistrate built bridges and paved roads.
Your Excellency, you are a good official who serves the people wholeheartedly. It is a blessing for the people of Huangyang County to have you.
Now that you are about to retire and return home, I am very sad, and I believe that the people will also be very sad after hearing this."
As he spoke, Sun Shan became a little excited and couldn't help but hold Lord Wei's hand to express his admiration.
Lord Wei was almost in tears after hearing Sun Shan's words. He had been an official in Huangyang County for more than ten years, and what he did were just the most ordinary things, which were also the most basic things for an official. He never expected to receive such high praise from Sun Shan.
Lord Wei felt a sense of unprecedented satisfaction in his heart, and felt that everything he had done over the years was worth it.
Lord Wei was extremely moved, and the legal advisor beside him was also very moved.
My master is not good at anything. He is stubborn and can be said to be mediocre. I can't find many things to write about in the report.
Moreover, he was often criticized by the government because of problems in education.
The master follows Lord Wei and to be honest, he also feels that Lord Wei has no shining points.
But after hearing what Mr. Sun Shan said today, the lawyer felt that he had lived the past ten years in vain.
Why doesn't he have Mr. Sun's bright eyes that can discover beauty?
I usually praise Lord Wei only because it is a business requirement and I do it against my conscience.
Lord Wei is just a weed in the eyes of his master, but he is a treasure in the hearts of Sun Shan and even the common people.
The lawyer felt ashamed of himself for being blind all these years.
The atmosphere was heavy for a moment. Sun Shan felt extremely sad about Lord Wei's impending departure. Looking at Lord Wei's gray beard, he was sure that he was indeed old and it was time for him to go home and enjoy his remaining years.
Sun Shan choked up and said, "County Master, where are you from? If I have the chance in the future, I will go to visit you."
After hearing Sun Shan's heartfelt praise, Lord Wei regarded Sun Shan as his confidant and talked to him about everything. He also hoped to see Sun Shan again one day in the future.
He smiled and said, "I am from Qi County."
He also told Sun Shan the specific address and said with emotion: "I hope to see you again one day."
Sun Shan chatted with Lord Wei for a while and then said goodbye.
Before leaving, he received a reward of 20 taels.
The heavy 20 taels made Sun Shan happy for a few seconds, but then he thought about Lord Wei's impending resignation, and his mood became bad again.
I walked home step by step with heavy steps.
After walking out of the yamen, before he had gone a few steps, he saw De Ge'er running towards him.
Sun Shan looked at De Ge'er in confusion, wondering why he appeared at the gate of the yamen. Also, didn't he have to go to work?
Of course, these are not the main points. The main point is, I haven’t seen De Ge’er for two or three months. How come he has become taller and more handsome?
You're 20 years old now, so you should have stopped growing.
De Ge'er had been squatting at the gate of the yamen early in the morning. When he saw Sun Shan come out, he immediately ran over and threw himself forward excitedly.
Sun Shan anticipated his move and dodged, leaving De Ge'er alone and almost falling to the ground.
Fortunately, Gui Ge'er was very strong and pulled him back.
De Ge'er said quietly, "Shan Zi, why are you hiding? I'm happy to see you and want to hug you."
Sun Shan adjusted his brocade robes, the turban and hat on his head, straightened his back, and held a paper fan.
He said confidently: "Brother De, I must hide. I am a scholar now, I have to pay attention to my image. Two men hugging each other in the street is not decent and uncivilized."
Gui Ge'er raised his hands and feet to agree with Sun Shan's words, and said hurriedly: "Brother De, Brother Shan is wearing the clothes of a juren master today, and he must not mess it up. The people of Huangyang County recognize Brother Shan, and now he must be careful about his words and actions wherever he goes."
Second cousin He Shuyu brainwashed Gui Ge'er: As a book boy, the first important thing for him when he is away is to protect Sun Shan's safety.
The second thing is to maintain Sun Shan’s image.
Whether you are a scholar or an official, you must have a good image, so that you can rise step by step, make a fortune, become a high-ranking official, and live a happy life.
De Ge'er did not refute this time. He thought about it and said angrily, "Oh, Shanzi is right. We should have a good image when we are outside. Yeah, I understand."
Then he said with a smile: "Hehe, I was too excited just now and didn't think of this, hehe."
Sun Shan walked in front, and De Ge'er and Gui Ge'er followed immediately.
Sun Shan asked in confusion: "De Ge'er, why are you here?"
Could it be that this kid skipped work?
De Ge'er's eyes rolled around, and he came up to Sun Shan and said with a smile, "I asked for leave from the teacher. Haha, the county school also knew that you were back. As soon as I received the news this morning, I immediately asked for leave to look for you. When I walked out of the county school gate, I saw you and Gui Ge'er walking into the government office. So I waited for you here."
De Ge'er asked in confusion: "Shanzi, who are you looking for in the government office? Are you looking for the county magistrate?"
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Yes, I am looking for Magistrate Wei. I am back and want to say hello to him."
Then he asked, "Brother De, do the county school have any objections to your request for leave?"
De Ge'er wanted to go up and hug Sun Shan and walk with him.
Thinking that Sun Shan is now a juren, he has to pay attention to his image, and if he puts his arm around someone else's shoulder he will be considered frivolous.
So he took a step forward and whispered, "No problem. The teacher even congratulated me, congratulating me on having a successful candidate in the imperial examination."
After a pause, he continued, "By the way, the teacher said that if you are free, he would like to invite you to the county school."
Sun Shan knew the purpose of calling him to the county school without De Ge'er telling him.
First, he talked to the students of the county school about his experiences and insights in passing the imperial examination, and used him as a role model to encourage them to study hard and make progress every day.
Second, I hope to contribute some exclusive information to enrich the teaching resources at the county school.
These two points are not difficult. After all, Sun Shan is from Huangyang County, and it is only right for him to make some contributions to Huangyang County.
But if I want to go to the county school, I can only wait until I am free.
He just came back and is very busy.