Chapter 945 Everyone wants to unite closely around Sun Shan to gain benefits
Sun Shan had a blank expression on his face, his eyes raised high as he said, "Third Uncle, that's what you think. How can outsiders say that? Do people say that I'm kind, benevolent, and nostalgic? Do they say that I'm not only good at studying, but also have good morals? Do they say that I help the weak and the poor, and that I'm as kind as water?"
That is indeed what is said.
Sun Shan not only adopted Hu Ming, but also provided him with books and lessons, which was an act of benevolence and righteousness.
This makes many people want to be his classmates.
Who wouldn't want to have a person who treats the child of a deceased classmate well?
But Uncle Sun didn't want Sun Shan to be so generous, so he shook his head and said, "Shanzi, just listen to those nice words. They don't have to spend any money, so they will definitely praise you."
After a pause, he continued, "Shanzi, we can't be taken advantage of. We can't raise other people's children. We should raise our own children."
Uncle Sun still wanted to lift up Sun Shan’s skull to see what was inside.
I really want to slap him awake.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Uncle Shan, I am not being naive. I am preparing for future promotion and wealth."
Uncle Sun looked at Sun Shan in confusion.
Sun Shan continued, "I want to be noticed by the higher-ups."
Sun Shan pointed to the sky and said, "We must take an unusual path."
After a pause, he continued, "There are only two ways to get promoted. One is to make achievements, and the other is to have a noble character. Third uncle, it is very difficult for me, a county magistrate, to make achievements. Think about the last Lord Wei, who stayed in Huangyang County for more than ten or twenty years.
Lord Wei actually worked very hard, but no matter how hard he tried, he still failed the assessment every year. Lord Wei was unlucky because he had no connections in the court and was assigned to a remote and poor place like Huangyang County. He wandered around in circles and was still confused until he was old enough to retire and was allowed to leave Huangyang County.
Third uncle, I am afraid that I will be assigned to a place like this. There is no one in the court and the people are mediocre. Even if I try my best, it will be useless.
I don’t want to be like Lord Wei, who stayed in one place all his life as a county magistrate and never got promoted.”
Actually, Uncle Sun thought that it would be nice to be the magistrate of Huangyang County for life. Although he couldn’t enjoy the good life, who would dare to be rude to the magistrate?
But thinking about the fact that his family had always had ambitions, it would be uncomfortable for him to be a seventh-rank county magistrate for his entire life.
He deceived himself and comforted himself by saying, "Shanzi, you won't be like that. You will definitely become a high-ranking official and make a fortune in the future."
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Uncle San, I want to do the same. I'm going to start planning now."
Layout? What a high-end word!
Uncle Sun's eyes lit up and he quickly asked, "How do we plan this?"
Sun Shan folded his hands and said, "I will create an image of a good official who is kind, loyal, and as kind as water. So the first step is to adopt Hu Ming. Uncle San, think about it, if the people hear that I not only adopted but also carefully raised the son of my deceased friend, will they think that I am kind and benevolent?
If I work harder and spread the word, my good reputation will spread. Third uncle, if I'm lucky, maybe a senior official will hear about this and look up to me and promote me?
Uncle San, everything I do now is a preparation. Step by step, like the spring rain that moistens the earth silently, slowly, my image as a good official will penetrate into the hearts of the people, which will greatly help my future. "
Uncle Sun was stunned and looked at Sun Shan in disbelief.
Oh, Shanzi is so scheming and thinks so deeply.
Even before taking office, I have already started thinking about how to get promoted and have taken actual action.
That's right. When people in the surrounding area knew that Sun Shan adopted his best friend's son, who wouldn't say that he was kind?
Oh, it seems that Shanzi wants this effect so that he can gain a good reputation and prepare for promotion in the future.
Oh, no wonder Shanzi could become the first Jinshi in Zhangzhou Prefecture. This is too far-fetched.
Uncle Sun looked at Sun Shan with light in his eyes.
Look left, look right, look up and down, the more you look, the more handsome he becomes, and the more satisfied you become.
Uncle Sun said seriously, "Shanzi, I understand what you mean. You are worried that you have no achievements, so you want to start with your reputation. Yes, not bad, not bad, we should really start."
Sun Shan said seriously, "Uncle San, please don't tell anyone about my little thoughts. If you tell anyone, all my efforts will be wasted. You should know that if I am good, the Sun family and the cowboys will be good. We are a family, a line, and we should unite closely and make good plans, so that we can enjoy endless prosperity and wealth in the future."
When Uncle Sun heard the words "glory, wealth and honor", his eyes lit up.
He patted his chest and assured, "Shanzi, don't worry, I won't tell anyone. My cowboy, the veil is up to you."
After saying this, he ran out of the Sun family's old house and ran back home.
Replace the red envelope that will be given to Hu Ming when serving tea with a bigger one. We must let outsiders know how generous and decent the people of Old Sunshan are.
Sun Shan watched Uncle Sun run away like a mouse.
He smiled, found Hu Ming, and led him to the gate to welcome the guests.
Sun Shan took Hu Ming's hand and asked, "My dear son, are you nervous?"
Hu Ming shook his head nervously: "Godfather, I'm not nervous."
Sun Shan touched Hu Ming's small palm and said gently, "Okay, just don't be nervous."
Sun Bomin also came over and asked, "Shanzi, Huming, come here quickly, the guests are coming soon, let's stand here to welcome them."
Sun Bomin looked at Sun Shan and Hu Ming, who were both wearing the same long gowns, and wished that Hu Ming was his own grandson.
Alas, what a pity! My daughter-in-law gave birth to a fat girl as her first child. It would have been much better if it was a fat boy.
Hu Ming responded, "Grandpa, I'm here with my foster father."
After saying this, he hurriedly pulled Sun Shan to run away, fearing that if they did not greet the guests, it would be impolite.
Sun Shan and the other two stood at the gate for a while.
Friends and relatives from Sunjia Village and friends and relatives from Yangjia Village arrived one after another.
Sun Shan entertained the guests one by one with his professional smile showing all eight teeth. Even though his whole face was stiff from smiling, he still kept smiling.
Hu Ming's short legs were tired from standing, but he was unwilling to go back and insisted on following Sun Shan to welcome the guests.
Sun Bomin said approvingly: "Hu Ming is such a good boy, are you tired?"
Hu Ming showed his tiny teeth, smiled cheerfully and said, "Grandpa, I'm not tired."
Hu Ming's family recognition banquet was held in a grand manner.
Sun Shan also invited Hong Xiucai to be a witness, which shows how much he valued Hu Ming.
When relatives and friends saw how Sun Shan treated Hu Ming, they also began to pay attention to the relationship between this foster father and son.
Sun Xiaogu was eating melon seeds while looking at Sun Shan and Hu Ming.
Like Uncle Sun, I really can't understand why Hu Ming was adopted.
Sun Xiaogu couldn't help but suspect that there was something fishy going on.
But even if I knew the trick, I wouldn't tell anyone.
Now Sun Shan is the biggest backer, and no matter how stupid you are, you can't do anything to offend your backer.
Besides, I'm not stupid.
The people who came and went to the banquet might have thought so too. Since Sun Shan liked it, they liked it too.
Everyone wanted to unite closely around Sun Shan to gain benefits.