"Um."

"Then he is very respectful to you, and his shouts are quite sweet."

"He's just like this. He talks so much that I don't even bother to correct him. If there are some unbridled names or offenses, don't pay too much attention to Rong Nushi."

Rong Zhen lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Ouyang Rong smiled:

"Having been a hairpin family for three hundred years, I have to say that the Langya Wang family's family tradition is still very good. There are many talents, and all the children are strong and upright."

Rong Zhen suddenly replied:

"I haven't noticed that I have a strong character and a strong character, but I can't tell you that there are many talented people. I can barely call it a standout."

Ouyang Rong wasn't sure if he heard correctly. He vaguely felt that Rong Nvshi was a bit too strong when she said the word "talent".

Before Ouyang Rong could ask more questions, Rong Zhen took the initiative to change the topic:

"Ouyang Lianghan, you should keep a low profile in Xunyang City these days. Let Yuan Changshi, Yan Canjun and others come forward for some matters. It's better for you to show less and be closer to the people."

"What does Rong Nu Shi mean?"

"As the official in charge of the statue, you will inevitably attract the attention of some people in the dark. Even if you didn't know about it before, you should have found out everything now.

"The signs that the Xunyang Grottoes are being rebuilt again cannot be hidden. Even if we never publicize the rebuilding period after the Lantern Festival, the rebels in Tiannan Jianghu will always react."

Rong Zhen raised his head, looked at the gradually completed headless Buddha behind the sparse rain screen, and said to himself:

"I've been having some bad premonitions lately."

Ouyang Rong nodded calmly:

"Understood, but with such a strong wanted list from the Supervisory Yuan and the government, how dare the rebels from Nanjianghu come back these days? Do you think we can capsize two boats in one ditch?"

After a pause, he changed the subject:

"Speaking of which, I have always been curious about how the Donglin Giant Buddha affected the forbidden areas of the sects in Tiannan Jianghu after it landed, making them so stressed that they dedicated their lives to stop it."

Rong Zhen spoke softly and only answered the previous question:

"We are wanted, but after all, the enemy is hiding and we are hiding.

"Yunmeng Jianze has been operating in the Jiangnan area, the hometown of Wuyue for nearly a thousand years. As you said before, the power of the hidden sect is still very great, especially the appeal of Yuanjun. Many people in Jiangnan are

Eat this set.

"Ouyang Lianghan... I have witnessed the tragic failure of Xingzi Lake. Lin Cheng, Wang Lengran and others died. Now you are responsible for restarting the Donglin Giant Buddha in Xunyang Grottoes. I... don't want you to do this this time.

Something happened too."

Ouyang Rong calmed down and shook his head gently: "This giant Buddha will be fine..."

"I am talking about you."

Ouyang Rong was stunned and turned around to see Rong Zhen looking at the misty rain outside without looking at him, as if he was talking to the air alone.

"There are some words that are inconvenient to say in front of Senior Song, and may be a little offensive to the deceased...Compared to Lin Cheng, I actually hope that the credit for the construction of the Donglin Buddha will fall on you.

"Compared to the Xingzi Lake Giant Buddha that left chicken feathers everywhere in Xunyang City, I prefer this Giant Buddha in Xunyang Grottoes.

"This has been the case since before Lin Cheng came over, when you brought me, who was seriously injured and leaning on a cane, to climb the mountain to observe the grottoes. I still remember that the cane I was leaning on was made by you, and we climbed up to the other side.

The south peak overlooks the Grotto Buddha."

Rong Zhen pointed at the south bank peak behind him, and then put down his hand.

"I remember that day, there seemed to be light rain, and I saw you speaking impassionedly there alone... It's quite silly to think about it now."

She paused and shook her head:

"I didn't expect to go through so many things later, but now I'm finally back on track."

Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.

"Thank you Rong Nu Shi for your continued support."

He suddenly turned around and saluted her solemnly and earnestly.

Rong Zhen took a step back, stepped aside, and turned his head away from looking at him.

The tone of voice that reached Ouyang Rong's ears was serious.

"If you want to thank, just thank the saint, thank Holy Week. I am just... just choosing talents for the saint to benefit the people of Holy Week.

"I know that for a long time, many officials in the imperial court and local governments, including your Jiangzhou government, have been afraid of us, the Tianjian people, and have privately called us Sangmenxing and Prince of Hell, so we should stay away.

"Nowadays, in the mouths of the so-called heroes in Tiannan Jianghu, we should be some kind of imperial hawks and dogs.

"The execution power is great and it offends many people. It is only a little better than the ruthless officials in the prison department back in the day.

"To be honest, Ouyang Lianghan, I don't actually care about these criticisms, and I don't feel guilty about what I have done.

"Because many of these people are of no benefit to the people. They are either carnivores, corrupt officials, or they do not work hard and stay away from the people...

"Such people will die when they die, and they can still make room for themselves. They even include...some princes and princes of the clan who claim to be of Taizong bloodline. Every time they are given a foot of white silk and a glass of poisonous wine from the palace, there will be a lot of people.

The so-called old ministers and scholars cry for their fathers and mothers, it is really noisy... A local government's slightly negligent disaster relief and flood control killed more than a thousand people, why is it that a storm that only cleaned up a hundred people and nobles from the upper class was crying and shouting

Is it the same as the country is about to be subjugated?

"Aren't lives equal? ​​Maybe, but life is precious and it definitely does not include these wine sacks and rice bags, millet-eating rats. These years I have lived in Luo Palace and served the saint. I have seen too many examples, and I have long been numb.

Feeling it.

"I don't think there is anything wrong with most of the saint's actions, because after cleaning, the ones who have lost the most heads in these years are all the Gongun princes and nobles from the aristocratic families. If these people die, they will die. It is not a pity, right?

.

"I am really indifferent to the factionalism among these powerful people.

"So far, there are very few things that can really make me feel a little bit shaken...and they are all trivial things that cannot be weighed."

Rong Zhen looked back.

Ouyang Rong saw that her expression was surprisingly peaceful, and her dark eyes reflected his face:

"The escape of a palace maid that happened in the palace counts as one...the tragic death of Wang's mother and son on Qingyangheng Street in Xingzifang counts as one; the stubborn Li Yu family not long ago... counts as half."

Ouyang Rong listened silently and looked at her.

Suddenly, I discovered that this female historian, even though she had a straight face, was actually not that cold.

Maybe it's because the words coming out of my mouth at this moment are not cold at all.

"I'm sorry, I may be too wordy to say so much. Maybe it's because an old man told me some past events a few days ago, and I was inspired by it... He said that people like us can kill people and be insensitive.

When the environment is disappointing, it is very important and very lucky to meet the right person."

Ouyang Rong shook his head: "No, don't be verbose."

Rong Zhen seemed to be relieved and lowered his eyes slightly:

"Okay, what I really want to say is that the saints and the imperial court may occasionally take some too bloody and ruthless measures. Maybe there are still many problems that the scholars are dissatisfied with in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Maybe the faults listed by the rebels of the Southwest Rebellion are not entirely

Incorrect……

“But the Great Zhou Dynasty is generally good and can improve, especially now that the saints have abandoned cruel officials and implemented virtuous governance.

"It's true that there are blood-stained knives like this palace, but in the court there are highly respected capable ministers like the Master, and there are also capable ministers like you in the local area, Ouyang Lianghan, who can do practical things. You will be able to return to the capital soon to show off your skills...

It can change the management of the officials who have been criticized a lot in this dynasty.

"I personally think that it is difficult for the court or the world to take a big step forward. It is unrealistic to correct it all at once. There will be violent turmoil. However, as long as tomorrow can be a little better and improve a little,

Just like the imperial court now loses Lin Cheng, in exchange for you Ouyang Lianghan being promoted to the Xiuwen Hall in the capital... just accumulating improvements little by little in this way is already very good, isn't it?"

Under Rong Zhen's unblinking gaze, Ouyang Rong looked a little thoughtful and knocked the railing with the water ladle in his hand, making a "thump" sound.

"Rong Nushi's theory... actually doesn't have much of a problem. I hope that the situation will improve little by little... Rong Nushi is actually a very gentle woman, completely opposite to her cold and violent nature when enforcing the law impartially."

Ouyang Rong commented.

Immediately he saw a rare smile appear on Rong Zhen's originally deserted face, like an ice lotus suddenly blooming on the snow in winter.

She suppressed her smile and kept her eyes narrowed:

"After the giant Buddha is built this time, you should be able to get promoted back to the capital. The Xiuwen Museum in the Imperial City is not far from Chaotian Gate where Si Tianjian is located. It seems that you will pass by on your next visit...

"Well, we can still see each other often. Occasionally in the evening and evening, I can treat a busy person like you to a meal. It's not difficult... However, I don't have many vacations. I don't have as much leisure as you civilized and Qing ministers. There is a curfew.

I have to go back to the palace..."

Rong Zhen's tone was slightly hopeful.

Ouyang Rong was silent for a moment and smiled:

"I hope so. Rong Nu Shi, please continue to take care of me from now on."

"Well, take care of me, Ouyang Lianghan."

Rong Zhen nodded very seriously.

The two looked at each other and smiled for a moment.
To be continued...