The journey was smooth and smooth. After arriving at Zhongshan County smoothly, Liu Bian and his party went directly to the Zhen family's mansion.

Mrs. Zhang has been waiting for many days. She naturally welcomes the arrival of Liu Bian and his entourage. It is a great thing for King Bingzhou and Princess Bingzhou to stay in the Zhen family's house temporarily. The servants and maids of the Zhen family are all

She was now strong enough to work, and with the return of her son and daughter Zhen Yan, Zhen Jiang and Zhen Tuo, Mrs. Zhang's face was filled with smiles.

"If your Highness needs anything, please just ask your servants to do it." Zhang said with a loving smile.

Liu Bian nodded and replied: "I've been nagging Madam these days."

"Your Highness, you don't have to be polite. I hope that Your Highness will stay longer." Mrs. Zhang was sincerely enthusiastic. She arranged a very spacious room for Liu Bian and Tang Ying. If nothing else, it was just that.

The bed is enough for three or four people to sleep together.

The old lady was indeed thoughtful, and Liu Bian silently gave her a thumbs up.

Liu Bian came to Jizhou to recruit talents, and his targets were Jushou and Zhang He. Zhang He was serving as a military commander in Hejian County. He was easy to find, but Jushou's residence was not known for the time being. On the day he arrived at the Zhen family's residence, Liu Bian sent

He sent Lian Zhenwei and Lu Cunwei to inquire about Jushou.

In the evening of the next day, Lian Zhenwei and Lucunwei came back. They found out that Jushou had resigned from the county magistrate and returned to his hometown. Unfortunately, Jushou was not at home these days. Neighbors said that he had gone out to visit friends.

Yes, I'll probably be back in three to five days.

Liu Bian had no choice but to wait three to five more days, but he and Tang Ying's sightseeing tour in Zhongshan County had a unique flavor. In these days, Liu Bian also had many interactions with Zhen's children, and Zhen Yi's third son

Zhen Yao is already sixteen years old, so Zhang has one more thing to ask Liu Bian for.

"Your Highness, can we still be accommodating in this matter?" If it weren't for the future of her third son Zhenyao, Mrs. Zhang would never have lowered her face to ask Liu Bian. This old lady also has integrity.

What Zhang wants is just for Zhen Yao to enter Zhongyang Academy to study. Originally, this matter was quite simple, but the difficulty is that Zhen Yao has already entered Zhongyang Academy, and went there twice, both times.

Zhen Yi used his prefect welfare privileges.

Then why does Zhang still ask Liu Bian to let Zhen Yao enter Zhongyang Academy again?

Because Zhen Yao has been expelled twice from Zhongyang Academy. The first time was because he failed to complete the assignments assigned by his teacher many times, failed the monthly exams, and had poor grades. The second time was because he had a relationship with other students.

The students got into a fight and more than 20 people beat each other. The circumstances were serious and they were expelled.

Liu San'er once told Liu Bian about this matter in detail, and Liu Bian knew it clearly.

At this moment, Zhen Yao was standing aside with his head lowered and a bitter look on his face, and Mrs. Zhang put on a pleading look. Both Zhen Jiang and Zhen Tuo couldn't bear it, but Zhen Yan had no expression on her face.

Liu Bian sighed helplessly, looked at Tang Ying and said, "Take a few girls out first."

Tang Ying nodded and led Zhen Jiang and others away. Men talked about things and women tried not to participate. This was Liu Bian's machismo.

"This is not easy to handle!"

Tang Ying and others left. Before Liu Bian could reply, He An spoke first. His little eyes stared at Zhen Yao for a while. Although Zhang was still He An's mother-in-law, He An did not give her mother-in-law anything.

face.

Zhen Yao has repeatedly violated the rules of the academy. The rules are just rules. If Zhen Yao is allowed to enter the academy again, what will the other students think?

Moreover, in He An's view, Zhen Yao is not material for studying at all, and his brain is too stupid. He can't even complete the homework assigned by his teacher. This must be a problem with his brain.

He An was not targeting Zhen Yao, he was just thinking about the issue from Liu Bian's point of view.

Regarding the question, between his mother-in-law and Liu Bian, He An chose the latter without hesitation.

The sky and the earth are not as big as Mr. Bian!

Mrs. Zhang had a sad look on her face. She looked at He An sadly and thought to herself: You are still my future son-in-law. My daughter has been betrothed to you. Why don't you even say a word to me?

He An was thick-skinned, and he was not moved at all. Liu Bian glared at He An, and He An immediately lowered his head and said nothing, but he still glanced at Zhen Yao with the corner of his eye, complaining in his heart: This kid

He is really good at looking for trouble. If he breaks the rules for him, wouldn't it ruin Bian Ye's reputation? What will happen if the officials and soldiers under Bian Ye's command disobey in the future?

"Zhen Yan, what do you think about this matter?" Liu Bian asked seemingly casually.

Zhen Yan perked up and thought to himself: I don't want to see this, Mr. Bian, just see it for yourself. You can see it however you want. You don't have to take care of my feelings at all.

Zhen Yan sighed slightly, knelt down and kowtowed and said, "I beg Your Highness to find a way out for my third brother!"

Zhen Yan had enough room for what he said. He did not say that he must let Zhen Yao re-enter the academy. He just asked Liu Bian to point out a way. In this way, there would be more ways to go. If you can't study, you can still practice martial arts.

If you can't learn martial arts, you can still go into business. If you can't do business, you can still study medicine. In short, you have options.

Liu Bian smiled calmly and said: "Zhen Yan, you are now eighteen years old. Originally, I planned to transfer you to Xun Younuo after I return. You will spend one year as an official, one year as an official, two years as a military commander, and two years as a senior officer.

"History, once you have achieved military success and political achievements, you can serve as governor, governor, magistrate, and captain of each county."

Liu Bian paved the way for Zhen Yan. Since he would say this, it means that he must be prepared to make such arrangements. Zhen Yan's mind was refreshed again. He straightened up and showed a smile, which was an extremely helpless smile.

.

Zhang's face no longer had a sad and sad expression, but was replaced by a look of surprise. She could understand Liu Bian's words, which indicated that Zhen Yan would be a senior local official when he was twenty-four years old.

Bian is also an important figure under his command. Zhen Yi has also lamented many times. With Zhen Yi's qualifications and abilities, at most he can only achieve the position of prefect. In the future, even if he will not be demoted, he will only be promoted

If you are transferred, the possibility of promotion is almost gone.

But Zhen Yan, who took up the post of prefect at the age of twenty-four, has a high chance of promotion in the future, if it goes as Liu Bian said.

"But the rules are the rules!" Liu Bian suddenly changed the subject and his expression became grim.

The only meaning of rules is to be broken, but breaking rules often requires paying a price.

"If you really want to plead for your third brother, I can also agree. After you return, you can go to Taihang Camp to serve Fan Zhi!" As soon as Liu Bian said this, Zhen Yan was disappointed, but his reaction was not strong.

He An felt a little sorry for Zhen Yan and asked, "Master Bian, how long will you let him go?"

"Five years as an official!" Liu Bian said loudly.

Zhang suddenly felt like a deflated ball. She understood what five years of serving as an official meant. She also knew where the Taihang camp was. If Zhen Yan, who was in his prime years, had to spend five years logging in the mountains every day, it would be a waste of five years.

, full of passion and ambition, but unable to put all his talents and skills to use, isn't this a very cruel thing?

"What about my third brother?" Zhen Yan asked directly without thinking too much.

"Two years of study!" Liu Bian replied without hesitation.

Zhen Yan's five years as a clerk in the Taihang camp were exchanged for Zhen Yao's two years as Liu Bian's secretary. This exchange is undoubtedly equivalent. You must know that being Liu Bian's secretary for two years is better than studying at Zhongyang Academy for ten years.

There are many benefits every year.

Liu Bian's handling method is also fair. He exchanges one person's future for another person's future.

It really left outsiders speechless, the rules were upheld, and the matter was resolved. It was the best of both worlds, it seemed.

"Okay!" Zhen Yan kowtowed and thanked her directly.

"Why don't you think about it more?" Liu Bian couldn't bear it, so he tried to persuade him. After all, Zhen Yan had followed Liu Bian for several years, and there was some affection. At the same time, Liu Bian also had great expectations for Zhen Yan.

Is it worth it to give up your promising future for your younger brother?

"As an elder brother, I am willing to sacrifice for my brother. I have only served as an official for five years, and I am also serving Master Bian. And if I am really talented, I will still be a blockbuster in five years. Does Master Bian think so?" Zhen Yan said and laughed,

His smile was a little forced, but sincere.

Just as Liu Bian nodded, Mrs. Zhang hurriedly advised: "Your Highness, please take back your life and exchange the future of one son for the future of another. I don't want to. Yao's failure to make progress is his own bitter fruit, but this bitter fruit is not

It's up to Yan'er to bear it."

"As a prince, you naturally stick to your word. How can you change your order from morning to night?" Liu Bian looked at Zhen Yan and smiled calmly: "A gentleman's word!"

Meeting Liu Bian's gaze, Zhen Yan smiled openly and said: "Hurry up and whip your horse!"

He An looked at the two people, one standing and the other kneeling, both smiling, but He An couldn't laugh no matter what. He complained a little that Zhen Yan had given too much to the family, and he also complained a little about Zhang.

He asked for too much, and even complained that Zhen Yao was lazy and ignorant, but he would not complain about Liu Bian.

The Zhen family is now completely tied to Liu Bian. Zhen Yi is the prefect of Dingxiang County. The eldest daughter Zhen Jiang is engaged to Simon Xiaowei. Simon orders Zhang Liao to be engaged. The second daughter Zhentuo is married to Pian Xiaowei. Xihe County Sima He Anding

Dear, Zhen Yan is Liu Bian's assistant and has a bright future. If he breaks the rules again and lets Zhen Yaosan enter the academy, how much influence will the Zhen family have under Liu Bian?

What will other officers and generals think?

There are many noble families attached to Liu Bian, but none of them are as brilliant as the Zhen family. The Xun family represented by Xun Chen and Xun You are also great noble families, but these two people themselves have great talents and learning, and have sufficient merits and qualifications.

, no one can gossip. But the Zhen family is different. Zhen Yi is not very capable, Zhen Yan is only eighteen years old now, and the others are all tied up by marriage. Those who can really take advantage of them, strictly speaking,

None.

So how can Mrs. Zhen get special treatment?

Is it just because Zhen Yi has a beautiful daughter?

Liu Bian helped Zhen Yan up and said, "Let's go have a drink."

"But I plan to leave for Taihang camp tomorrow, so why don't I stop drinking?"

"I didn't ask you to go today, why are you in a hurry?"

"But there is indeed a shortage of people at the Taihang camp. If I go earlier, I can help Master Fan Zhi earlier."

"The transfer order needs to be issued by the cabinet. It's useless for you to go now. Besides, Fan Zhi can handle it. There's no rush for these ten days and a half."

"Then I will listen to Mr. Ben."

"Let's go drink!"

"good!"

The Taihang camp was short of people, and Liu Bian had long planned to transfer people there. The same was true for Simon City, but Liu Bian never thought about transferring Zhen Yan. After several years of getting along, Zhen Yan was no longer the same person as when things happened.

I just think about the young boy who returned home. Under Liu Bian's cultivation, his abilities have already broken through a lot. After all, pills are not free of charge.

As soon as Liu Bian led He An and Zhen Yan away, Mr. Zhang sat on the chair with a disappointed look on his face. Zhen Yao stood beside him. From the beginning to the end, he did not say a word, and there was no expression on his face.

Some facial paralysis.

The reason why he didn’t want to write his husband’s homework was because his husband had laughed at his facial paralysis, and he got into a group fight because those students also laughed at his facial paralysis. Zhen Yao resisted and was expelled from the college.
Chapter completed!