When they came to Shiwei, the sun was about to set. It was only March at this time, and the sky was still a little cold, and the sun was going down quickly, but there were still many pedestrians on the street, and there were even more and more people. People who come out to eat dinner and visit the night market.
Bai Shan got out of the carriage first, then turned around and helped Zhou Man down, and said with a smile: "It seems that the curfew in Qingzhou is late."
Man Bao is still a little happy, which shows that Qingzhou is prosperous. In this way, the establishment of Qingzhou Medical Department will also have a way to make money.
The two stood at the door of the store and looked up. Seeing that it was a three-story building, they nodded in satisfaction again.
Although there was only one carriage for the two of them to travel, there were quite a few guards accompanying them, so they attracted attention before they got off, and when Bai Shan got off the carriage, everyone couldn't help but look over.
Bai Shan and Zhou Man stood in front of the store, and the crowd automatically moved away from them, so that there was a vacuum around them.
County magistrate Lu had already arrived earlier, so the guests he invited would naturally come earlier, but earlier than him were other officials from the county government and the governor's mansion.
The magistrate of Lu took Mrs. Lu into the private room and sat down. He heard that Bai Shan and Zhou Man had arrived without even taking a sip of tea. He immediately got up and said to everyone: "Let's go down to meet Lord Bai and Lord Zhou."
Cao Lushi said casually: "In terms of rank, County Magistrate Bai is still below your lord, why should your lord lower his profile so much?"
County Magistrate Lu said with a smile: "Everyone is an official in the same dynasty, why bother to care too much about rank? And in terms of rank, I'm afraid no one here can compare with the two of them. Don't forget, although their official positions in Qingzhou Low, but still has a title."
"A title is merit, but an official position is ability. Since you are in the officialdom, it is natural to talk about ability. If you are all competing for the title, who would dare to appoint someone with a title?"
Magistrate Lu shook his head, "Regardless of title, Mr. Zhou still has an official position compiled by the Chongwen Museum, so he is no higher than you and me? Besides, although Mr. Bai was devolved to be the county magistrate of Beihai County, who doesn't know that he is His Majesty's confidant, After coming out of Zhongshu Province, after some experience, I still have to return to the capital."
County Magistrate Lu persuaded, "Be kind to others, and be kind to yourself. In the future, we may still have the intention of asking for help from others."
He really intends to be kind to Bai Shan. Bai Shan's future is much brighter than his. If we can become friends with him, we will be able to help each other.
But what he should fight at this time is still to fight, such as the location of the Qingzhou Medical Department.
County magistrate Lu led all the officials and family members downstairs, and greeted Bai Shan and Zhou Man into the restaurant with smiles on their faces.
Seeing this, the shopkeeper of the restaurant immediately approached them cleverly, led them in person, sent them to the box to settle down, and personally reported the names of the dishes to them and ordered them.
There are two large tables in the box, which are very spacious, three times the size of a normal box. Originally, there was a screen between the two tables, which was prepared for the distinguished guests who brought their families.
In this way, the male guest and the female guest are both in one place and not in one place.
But perhaps considering Zhou Man's status, she would definitely not be alone at the table with the female relatives, so how could the magistrate Lu talk to her
So at this time the screen was put away, and each official brought his wife, who was sitting by his side at this time, so that there was no distinction between male and female guests.
This way of sitting is the only way to entertain guests in a close family in this era, but it is not considered rude to use it here.
Once again, Bai Shan sighed in his heart about the thoughtfulness of County Magistrate Lu, and the smile on his face grew even more.
County Magistrate Lu invited the two of them to sit down, but Bai Shan and Zhou Man declined, and in the end Zhou Man sat on the honored seat. There was no other way, why would she still have a fourth-rank official position on her body
Bai Shan scanned everyone's faces, and sat down on Zhou Man's side with a suppressed smile, while County Magistrate Lu sat down on the other side.
Although this is a round table, Zhou Man still has a feeling that the stars are holding the moon.
She recollected this feeling by herself, then smiled and listened to the name of the dishes reported by the shopkeeper. She deliberately ordered two signature dishes in the restaurant, and then handed over the responsibility of ordering to other people.
While writing down the menu they ordered, the shopkeeper watched their county magistrate personally pour a cup of tea for Zhou Man Baishan, and asked with a smile, "Master Zhou and Master Bai are still used to the weather in Qingzhou?"
Zhou Man said with a smile: "I've only been here for a day, but I feel that it's more humid than the capital city, and I feel better."
County Magistrate Lu laughed loudly and said, "Qingzhou Linhai is wetter than Central Plains. Lord Zhou and Lord Bai haven't been to Beihai yet, and when we get there, we will know that it will be wetter there."
Since County Magistrate Lu took the initiative to bring up the topic, Bai Shan naturally wanted to keep up, so he asked, "Who is in charge of Beihai County now?"
County magistrate Lu immediately said, "It's the county magistrate Fang."
He said with a smile, "This Fang county magistrate was originally the head secretary. Last year, when I was transferred to Yidu county, he was temporarily in charge of Beihai county, so I promoted the county magistrate."
Bai Shan asked with a smile, "Is the Prime Minister of Fang County from Beihai?"
Magistrate Lu smiled and shook his head, "This is not true, he is from Ye County, Laizhou."
Bai Shan was surprised, and Man Bao also raised his head in surprise. This is very strange. At present, most of the county magistrates and the like are from the local gentry. The county magistrate will be transferred to other places.
The two did not continue this topic in front of everyone, Bai Shan continued to ask about the situation in Beihai County.
The county magistrate Lu obviously wanted to make friends with Bai Shan, so he said everything he could say. In the eyes of everyone, the two hit it off and talked happily.
The shopkeeper took down their order and bowed out. He went to the kitchen to order, and then went to the backyard on the first floor to find his boss, "It's the county magistrate of Beihai County, but the lady who followed, Lu County The order to call her Mrs. Zhou should be the order of the Qingzhou Medical Department."
Shang Dalang nodded, "Looking at the actions of County Magistrate Lu today, I thought it was the arrival of the new Inspector, but judging by the age, it doesn't match. It turns out that it is the county magistrate of Beihai County and the order of the Medical Department."
"Boss, Mr. Zhou's honorable seat, County Magistrate Wang Lu is very respectful to her."
Shang Dalang thought for a while and then said: "I heard that this famous doctor is a celebrity in the palace, not only healed the crown prince, but also cured the queen's illness, it is normal for County Magistrate Lu to be polite to her. "
"Then why did she come to Qingzhou to serve as an order?"
The official position of the medical department order is not high.
Shang Dalang said: "Who knows, you can go back and find out where the Qingzhou Medical Department is built, and send a copy of He Yi there."
"yes."
At the same time, Cheng Jiulang, who was sitting on the second floor, retracted his ears, and said with a smile to the person opposite: "I didn't expect that there would be a distinguished guest at the dinner party tonight. Is this because all the officials of the county government have come? I don't know the two people who greeted you." Who is it?"
The person sitting opposite him shook his head and sighed: "Who knows, Qingzhou angered His Majesty last year, and a lot of people were taken away. The new governor has been appointed for more than two months, but he has not been in office for a long time. Alas, the governor I don’t know if it’s good or bad that the prefecture is under the management of Yidu County.”