Because he is a person known for his stubbornness in history.

Whatever he decides to do, he must carry it out regardless of the cost or consequences, and even nine oxen cannot pull him back.

Officials in the Qi Dynasty were taking shortcuts in order to get promoted and make a fortune.

The scholars of the Qi Dynasty had the highest status in history. The Qi Dynasty also had the problem of "redundant officials", and the number of officials could be said to be the largest in the history. As long as a large number of scholars obtained the honors and waited for a period of time, they would

I can find an official position.

But even so, these officials are very picky and only want to stay in the prosperous and prosperous capital city. Few of them are willing to go to the remote countryside and grassroots.

Even after he was appointed, he still pushed back and forth.

Build relationships, give gifts, find backers, find ways to stay in the capital, sneak into the center of power, and then attach yourself to a powerful person, and quickly rise to the top.

But Wang Wenchuan obviously doesn't want this.

The reason why he stubbornly stayed at the grassroots level and only wanted to climb up step by step based on his own ability was obviously not because he did not consider his salary and future at all, but rather put them in a relatively low position.

What he is more concerned about is what he should do as an official.

Twenty years flashed by in fragments of memory.

But from these fragments, Chu Ge could still clearly see that Wang Wenchuan had built water conservancy, plowed through wasteland, controlled floods, fought against powerful men, promoted students, and judged justice...

There is one thing that occupies a large space in Memory Fragments.

When Wang Wenchuan was the county magistrate, spring and summer were in short supply, and farmers' lives were very difficult. Last year's grain had been used up, but this year's new grain had not yet been harvested. Various grain merchants and gentry were ready to take advantage of this opportunity to raise money.

High grain prices are ruthlessly killing farmers.

Therefore, Wang Wenchuan decided to lend the grain stored in the government granary to the farmers and ask them to return it after the autumn harvest, and guaranteed to only calculate the lowest interest rate in the market.

This method was ultimately a great success. The farmers got relief rations, and the government also increased their income. The only people who were dissatisfied were the landlords and powerful people.

But for Wang Wenchuan, their displeasure is obviously the best reward for him.

In this way, he accumulated little by little at the grassroots level, until one day, after his term as county magistrate expired, he returned to his hometown to visit relatives and passed by a famous mountain outside the city.

After crossing the weeds and rocks at the foot of the mountain, Wang Wenchuan arrived at the top of the mountain. Looking into the distance, he saw the clouds and mist on the top of the mountain, and below the mountain were the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Qi Dynasty.

So he wrote a poem.

"Don't be afraid of the clouds covering your eyes, just because you are at the top."

Perhaps he had made up his mind from this point on.

The time spent at the grassroots level should be long enough.

We are fully prepared, but there is not much time left.

He wants to leave the grassroots level and move up.

Because if you want to "not be afraid of the clouds covering your eyes", you can only "be at the top".

Thus, the forty-two-year-old Wang Wenchuan finally came to the capital and entered the core of power of the Qi Dynasty that he had stubbornly refused to enter before.

But the scenes in Memory Fragments don’t end there.

After arriving in the capital, the prosperity here is indeed not comparable to that of the remote countryside before.

And Wang Wenchuan's official position rose step by step. In the Qi Dynasty, a dynasty famous for its generous salary, this money was enough for him to live a very prosperous life.

After get off work every day, his colleagues would happily walk to the Goulan House, go to the brothel to recite poems and write poems, go to the Jiaofang Office to "feel the sentiments of the people", and do elegant things that are popular among literati and officials.

But Wang Wenchuan silently packed his shabby luggage and returned home exhausted, guarding his miserable wife.

In this era, there is actually a system of "monogamy and multiple concubines". Visiting brothels, drinking wine, and keeping concubines are not only not shameful things, but also normal. People who do not do these things will appear very unsociable.

, lacks the elegance of a literati.

So one day, Wang Wenchuan's wife finally couldn't stand it anymore. She always felt that she was not good-looking and not good enough for Wang Wenchuan, so she secretly used her three years of savings to buy a concubine for Wang Wenchuan, intending to surprise her husband.

This beautiful concubine was sold because her family owed a huge debt, so she had to sell herself to repay the debt. Wang Wenchuan's wife saw that she was pitiful and her beauty was outstanding, so she bought her back.

As a result, Wang Wenchuan sent the concubine back to her home intact, and did not ask for the few hundred taels of silver. He regarded it as paying off her debt to prevent her from being sold again.

In this matter, Wang Wenchuan also showed his usual stubborn character. He stubbornly practiced monogamy, did not care about personal enjoyment, did not care about material life, and only made fuss and served as an official in his life.

One day, he went to Qingliang Temple to give lectures.

In Qingliang Temple, there are many scholars who are studying.

Wang Wenchuan was walking on the road when he met a young man he had never seen before. The young man very kindly offered to pay for Wang Wenchuan's hair washing.

Wang Wenchuan was a little stunned, and the young man didn't know why the other party reacted like this.

Because in his opinion, Wang Wenchuan was plainly dressed, his clothes were washed white and patched, his hair looked like it hadn't been washed for a long time, and he looked much poorer than himself.

So, this poor but helpful scholar kindly offered to ask him to wash his hair.

But the scholar didn't expect that this middle-aged man who looked poorer than himself was the famous Wang Wenchuan.

The first meeting between the two was indeed a bit embarrassing.

Later, Wang Wenchuan learned the name of this young scholar: Zhang Renxia.

The relationship between the two can be said to be that of both teachers and friends. When Wang Wenchuan saw the scholar studying hard, he remembered himself many years ago, so he often reminded him. Sometimes, they would talk about the current situation of the world from the classics and meanings.

Until one day, Zhang Renxia also became a Jinshi in high school.

Wang Wenchuan said to him: From now on, you must remember that there are many people who are poorer than you in this world, and you must not forget your own name.

What is a hero?

A chivalrous person, with a long sword and a glass of wine, can make a man's heart smaller.

The most important thing about the chivalrous spirit is to stick to one's heart and move forward indomitably. As a scholar, you may not have a sword in your hand, but you must have a sword in your heart.

A true chivalrous man should draw his sword to help when there is an injustice on the road. A true scholar should serve as an official and benefit one party.

We should never forget at any time that we have to ask for orders for the people with a clear conscience.

Later, Wang Wenchuan became a political advisor and determined to reform and revitalize the country.

Zhang Renxia was also sent to Guangzhou to take charge of a state prison.

A reform sweeping the country started with Ayun Eucalyptus and unfolded with great vigor.

…

The fog in his vision quickly dissipated, and Chu Ge returned to the original scene.

But this time, he apparently succeeded.

Because among the original two identity cards, there was a third identity card with the image of Wang Wenchuan on it.

His expression was firm yet stubborn, high-spirited, and he seemed to be preparing to flex his muscles and do something destined to leave his name in history.

There are also two poems next to the card.
Chapter completed!