"Sanlang couldn't see Yuan Tuiguan again today?" Seeing Sun Tu coming back with a resentful look, Yang Zhi hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
This was the third day since they arrived in Jiangzhou, but Sun Tu still could not see his immediate superior, the official Yuan Wang, and was often blocked in front of the government office for various reasons. , he couldn't even get into the Yamen, which made Luda who accompanied him have a lot of complaints: "This Yuan Wang is really a big arrogant. He knew that Sanlang was here under the order of the court, but he actually I have always avoided seeing him, and I don’t know why.”
Although Sun Tu looked unhappy, he did not lose his mind because of this. He just smiled bitterly and said: "I have got some information from other officers. It turns out that Yuan Tuiguan has always looked down on us and other military attachés. In addition, we And since it was arranged by Grand Master Cai and the others to come to Jiangzhou, he naturally wants to give us a showdown."
"This is why the Sa family doesn't like being an official. Those officials have too many twists and turns. They often have hidden meanings in their words and deeds, which makes people feel uneasy." Ruda snorted, and then said: "Sanlang, what do you think we should do next, are we just dragging it out like this? If this gets out, your prestige in the military will be ruined."
This is what Sun Tu is worried about. It's okay for the other party to put on airs and forgive him, but he is afraid that Yuan Wang will let people spread the inside information that suppresses him, and the problem will be serious. After all, strength has always been valued in the military. If your future subordinates underestimate you, it will be difficult to get them to obey orders.
Yang Zhi also nodded with deep understanding: "Sanlang, I think it is better to bypass the Yuan Tuiguan and go to see Prefect Cai first? Although the Tuiguan is indeed in charge of prisons and military affairs, as long as the prefect nods, He can’t stop it anymore, can he?”
These words immediately reminded Ruda, and he immediately answered: "Since you can go to see Governor Cai first? Then why do you have to wrong yourself and put your hot face on Yuan's cold buttocks? "
Sun Tu smiled bitterly when he heard this and said: "Although it is feasible to do this, it will break the rules of the officialdom. In this way, I will really become enemies with that Yuan Wang, and it will also directly mark me as a member of Cai Taishou's party, which is really not what I want to see." Ah." In the city of Tokyo, he dared to take a chance because he had the confidence, and he also had a big backer like Tong Guan, but in Jiangzhou, where people and earth have two lives, he did not have such courage, especially because of this He is really not happy to be completely labeled as Cai Jing's party.
When Luda heard this, he felt even more irritated. He simply took the wine bowl and drank a few sips: "It's really troublesome. It's better for Sajia to listen to your wishes and not think too much about it. Anyway, we have rented it now." In this house, at least you don’t have to worry about your livelihood.”
In the past two days, in addition to going to the state government office to see Yuan Wang, Sun Tu also found a local tooth shop to rent a large courtyard with enough front and back for a dozen people to live in. Even though this house is more than twice as big as the house in Tokyo City, the annual rent is only 70% of that house in Tokyo City. It is really high quality and low price, which is enough to reflect the business routes like Jiangzhou. The gap between the important town and Tokyo city.
In fact, Sun Tu felt quite regretful at this time. If he had known Yuan Wang's plan earlier, he should have gone to see Prefect Cai earlier, so that even if he offended
Yuan Tuiguan is not a big problem. However, the delay of these two days made it hard for him to go to see Governor Cai at this time, otherwise the other party would think that he was just the second best option, and he would offend him instead.
So at this time, Sun Tu was already in a dilemma, and the only thing he could do was to continue to wait patiently.
But just as they suppressed their dissatisfaction and prepared to eat, the door of the courtyard was suddenly knocked, and then a voice came: "Can Sun Tuanlian live here?"
This surprised several people. I and others had rented this house but hadn't mentioned it to anyone else yet. Why did someone suddenly come to the door
But since someone called the door, it was hard to answer. Tang Feng immediately walked outside and opened the door to greet the guests. He saw a man dressed as an official standing there. He glanced at the people talking in the courtyard and asked: "May I ask who is Sun Tuanlian?"
"That's it. I wonder who you are?" Sun Tu immediately stepped forward and asked, holding his fists.
The man was obviously a little surprised. He expected Sun Tuanlian to come to this capital to be a mighty man in his thirties, so his eyes had been scanning Yang Zhi and Luda before, but he didn't expect that the real master was the youngest. Light that one. However, he did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly bent down and clasped his fists to salute and said: "Zhou Mo, a lowly official in the state government, was ordered by the prefect to invite Sun Tuanlian to go to the government office today. I wonder if Tuanlian is free?"
Several people present were stunned when they heard this. Who would have thought that Governor Cai would lower his status and invite Sun Tu, a subordinate military attache, to meet him. This really gave Sun Tu face, and in comparison, it was even more flattering. Yuan Wang's attitude was extremely bad.
Sun Tu only pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "Since the prefect has summoned me, how dare I refuse. I will follow you to see the prefect." Since the other party has offered him an olive branch, there is no reason for him not to accept it. As for the previous Those worries can only be put aside now.
Zhou Mo smiled happily: "This is the best. Sun Tuanlian, please."
Immediately, Sun Tu followed the other party out of the house, heading towards the state government office a few blocks away along the streets that he had become familiar with in the past few days. In just one meal, they had already arrived at the state government office.
It was still early in the morning, and there were many people coming and going in front of the Yamen. Qin Fang, who had been blocking him for the past few days, was also present. When he saw Sun Tu, he showed a scornful smile, and then went up to him and said: " Sun Tuanlian came a little late today. Just now Yuan Tuiguan had important matters and left the state government office, so... "
Before the man could finish what he had said to him, Sun Tu laughed and said, "I won't bother Qin Yasi today. I'm not here to see the official, but the eunuch summoned me to pay special respects. "With that said, he ignored Qin Fang, whose expression had changed, and followed Zhou Mo, who looked calm, into the Yamen.
Qin Fang was stunned for a long time, then suddenly woke up, and quickly turned around and walked to the Yamen. However, he was not going the same way as Sun Tu. After bypassing the high screen wall, he pushed towards the road on the right. Go to the official hall.
Sun Tu, on the other hand, finally walked into the state government office for the first time three days after arriving in Jiangzhou. Looking carefully, the regulations here are not much different from those in Kaifeng Mansion. The same lobby is followed by the second hall, and then divided into several. Office. But this
The area of Chuzhou Yamen is twice as large as that of Kaifeng Mansion, but the manpower is smaller than that of Kaifeng Mansion, so it looks particularly open.
While he was still walking and observing the environment of the state government office, the Qin prosecutor had already arrived in front of Yuan Tuiguan's signing room. The latter was naturally in the government office at this time, and had just finished processing an official document at hand. I was about to stop for a cup of tea and take a rest, but I saw him rushing over in a panic. I immediately frowned: "Why are you so panicked? But what did Sun Tu do outside?"
Yuan Wang has always had a prejudice against military attachés, believing that they have a low status and can only be driven but cannot be entrusted with important tasks, otherwise the world will inevitably be in chaos. Coupled with Sun Tu's background, he looked down upon him even more, so he was rejected many times so that the other party could recognize his identity.
If Sun Tu was dissatisfied and caused trouble in front of the Yamen, Yuan Wang could seize the opportunity to punish this subordinate and make him docile. This is exactly what he learned and experienced from running the army in Jiangzhou for many years, and he determined that as long as he has enough prestige, he can control those military attachés from making mistakes.
But the news Qin Fang brought to him this time made Yuan Wang suddenly change his expression: "Zhou Tui didn't know something. Just now Sun Tu entered the state government office, but it was Cai Prefect who suddenly sent someone to invite him. At first sight…”
"Are you saying that Cai Taishou actually invited a new regiment coach to meet him regardless of his status?" After receiving a positive answer, Yuan Wang thought for a while, and finally sneered: "Okay, that's really a good idea, what about Sun Tu?" He is also a bit brave, and he actually dared to bypass me, his immediate superior, and go see the prefect first! Isn't he afraid that I will punish him..." As soon as the words came out, he suddenly froze again, because he discovered that Sun Tu did not actually Did something wrong.
Although there is a custom in the officialdom nowadays that new officials must first meet with their immediate superiors and then be introduced to their immediate superiors, but after all, this is just an unspoken rule, and there is no explicit rule that this must be done, nor is there any mention of being punished for it. Just because doing this would be blamed by his direct superior, and he would inevitably be punished in the future, so he didn't dare to break the rules. After all, the county magistrate might as well be in charge now.
But Yuan Wangzhen didn't have the confidence to punish Sun Tu for this matter, and now there was Prefect Cai there to support him.
"I didn't expect that the prefect would pay so much attention to a warrior. It seems that I have to meet this Sun Tu." At this point, the original plan could only be adjusted. After some weighing, Yuan Wang made an immediate decision. , beckoned Qin Fang to come forward, and whispered a few instructions to him: "Go to the prefect and keep an eye on him. As soon as Sun Tu comes out, bring him to me." This guy must be beaten in person. Fan, so as not to forget him thinking that he has the prefect as his backer.
Just when Qin Fang nodded in agreement and turned around to walk out of the signing room, he saw a group of people approaching. The leader was Cai Dezhang, the ninth son of Cai Jing, the current prefect of Jiangzhou City, and Sun Tu, whom he was about to meet. He also followed behind Governor Cai and looked at him with a half-smile.
Arriving in front of the official hall, Cai Jiu smiled and said loudly: "I heard that Yuan Tuiguan has been busy with official duties recently and can't spare time to meet the newly appointed Sun Tuanlian, so I'm here to say hello." Qin Fang was stunned for a while. I don’t know how to react...