Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 17 It's time to cooperate with your performance

Chen Shi suddenly looked at Su Yun, only to see that Su Yun was smiling meaningfully.

Chen Shi was a little confused for a moment, but he understood Su Yun's intention in an instant. He frowned and asked, "What is the purpose of your visit today, nephew?"

Su Yun said: "I often go fishing by the river these days, and I saw an abandoned water station by the river. Although the houses inside are in disrepair, they can still accommodate some people.

I was thinking, could I allocate the land to my uncle's family to live in? That would be a good way to make use of the waste."

Chen Shi reacted immediately and asked, "Go back to the car yard?"

Su Yun nodded and said, "Yes, it's back to the car yard."

Chen Shi touched his forehead and said with a wry smile: "You, you, Huicheyuan is not in disrepair. That post station is one of the most important ones in Huangzhou. It is difficult for me to arrange it."

Su Yun said with regret: "Is that so? Well, there is nothing we can do. Forget it. Anyway, Envoy Chen has said that my uncle is just venting his loneliness and depression. Probably nothing will happen. Let's just leave it at that.

As for my uncle's family coming over in the future, I will find another way so that they won't be left without a place to stay.

If this word gets out, it’s inevitable that someone will sympathize with my uncle’s experience, and when the government hears about it, it’s inevitable that… Alas.”

Chen Shi: “…”

"...You can't help but blame me for not knowing how to behave, and for bringing harm to his official family's reputation, right?
This kid looks very cunning!"

Chen Shi took in these words in his heart.

However, Chen Shi was somewhat impressed by Su Yun. This boy was so handsome, but he was definitely not a fool.

Originally I thought that Su Shi asked him to come here to use a self-torture tactic, but judging from his response, it might be this guy's own idea.

That's really amazing.

At such a young age, he is so resourceful and good at maneuvering in official circles. His future is limitless.

Chen Shi thought about it and found that Su Yun had already arranged the whole thing properly.

He came for help openly on the pretext of caring about his uncle, thus eliminating most of the political risks he might have to take.

And the poem he brought out was enough to make him a legitimate teacher.

After all, if something really happened to Su Shi, no one would feel good about it.

If Su Shi, a world-famous talent, died in Huangzhou, Chen Shi would be the first person responsible.

The New Party was the instigator, and it was bound to have a reputation for persecuting loyal and good people.

As for the government, they also have to bear the reputation of employing treacherous officials, causing harm to wise people.

So, it was only natural for Chen Shi to use a post station that was "in disrepair" and almost "abandoned" to appease Su Shi, right?
What, you in the New Party are still not satisfied and want to blame me, Chen Shi?
Haha, am I, Chen Shi, a mute, just letting you guys knead the dough as you please?
Shouldn't I complain to the authorities?
Is your new party trying to cover the sky with one hand?

Wow, this is watertight.

Thinking of this, Chen Shi also had a plan in mind, and said to the outside: "Please ask Minister Yu to come over."

Su Yun looked at Chen Shi in surprise. Chen Shi waited until the footsteps of the yamen servants faded away, then he smiled and explained to Su Yun: "Hui Che Yuan used to be a post station, but the court no longer had the money to run it, so it was delegated to a local envoy's treasury to manage it. So we can't ask anyone else for this matter, we have to ask Yu, the envoy of Huangzhou."

Su Yun was delighted when he heard this. There was no need to involve higher levels and the local treasury. Chen Shi could probably make the decision on his own, and things would be much easier this way.

Originally, Su Yun knew that this matter could probably be done, but it might take a long time. But now, he might be able to move in soon.

This is a good thing. It will make fishing more convenient in the future.

There is still some distance from Dinghui Temple to the riverside, and there are no bicycles. If I ride a donkey, the stubborn donkey will be difficult to control, which is very inconvenient.

After a while, a clerk came in. This person was the manager of the local public treasury, Minister Yu.

Chen Shi said, "Minister Yu, I heard that the Huicheyuan has been in disrepair for a long time and is almost unusable. Now officials often pass through Huangzhou. Should our prefecture consider building a new post station?"

As soon as Minister Yu came in, he saw a stranger and began to feel a little suspicious. When he heard what Chen Shi said, his heart skipped a beat.

But after all, he had been immersed in officialdom for many years, and he did not respond immediately until he understood what his boss meant.

Instead, he followed Chen Shi's words and said, "The Huicheyuan has indeed fallen into disrepair over the years. Many passing officers have complained to me about this, but the state is not well-off, so I dare not raise this opinion."

Chen Shi seemed a little angry and said, "Why didn't you tell me about such an important matter earlier? If the officials passing by are not satisfied, they will file a complaint against me in the court. Wouldn't that be terrible?"

Minister Yu looked very panicked and said, "I was wrong about this matter. After I return, I will immediately rebuild the post station."

Chen Shi waved his hand and said, "Let's choose a new location. It will cost more to tear it down and rebuild it."

Minister Yu immediately had some ideas in his mind, but he did not show them at all. He just nodded repeatedly and said, "You are very thoughtful. I will go back and study it to see where to choose. When the time comes, I will select a few locations and ask the prefect to decide."

Chen Shi nodded and said, "Well, let's do it this way. Yes, the courtyard is dilapidated and it's not suitable for entertaining officials, but it should be safe to use it as an ordinary residence, right?"

Minister Yu had already understood the situation thoroughly. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Of course there is no problem."

Chen Shi pointed at Su Yun and said, "Minister Yu, I heard that you like poetry, right? This is Su Yun, the nephew of the new Huangzhou militia leader Su Yuanwai. Su Yun has inherited Su Yuanwai's true teachings and has a lot of insights on poetry. You two can get to know each other and exchange poems."

Minister Yu immediately showed an expression of joy, walked over to Su Yun, took Su Yun's hand and said, "That's great, that's great!

I love poetry the most in my life, but my level is too poor. I have always wanted to ask the prefect for advice, but the prefect was busy with state affairs, so I didn't dare to disturb him.

That's all right now, that's all right, Brother Su, come here, come to my place, I have to ask you for advice!"

Su Yun looked at Chen Shi, who waved his hand impatiently and said, "Go ahead! I'm busy here."

When Minister Yu saw Chen Shi's attitude, he dared not take it lightly.

Su Yun smiled and said, "Then I will have more exchanges with Minister Yu."

When Minister Yu heard Su Yun calling himself his nephew, he took him even more seriously.

Watching the two men leave, Chen Shi couldn't help but laugh. This kid really crawls when he sees a stick. He wanted to give Minister Yu an attitude that I am very familiar with this kid, but he didn't expect that this kid would directly call him nephew.

(End of this chapter)