Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 12 Declined
Su Zhe was somewhat surprised at Su Shi's seriousness and asked, "Brother, what kind of talent does Su Yun have that makes you take him so seriously?"

Since Su Shi wanted to entrust Su Yun to Su Zhe, he naturally had to make a detailed explanation of this, even if Su Zhe didn't ask him.

Su Shi described in detail how he came out of the Censorate and was bullied by Zhu A Da and Tian Asan. Su Yun stepped forward to teach Zhu A Da a lesson and took the initiative. As a result, the two officials were very respectful to him along the way.

Along the way, Su Yun prepared a donkey cart, wine, meat, and eggs, and his arrangements were very appropriate.

Along the way, there were many places like the old monk in the temple who refused to stay. Once Su Yun went to negotiate, he would be able to stay smoothly.

As for the Wen family, Su Yun would go through all these etiquettes in advance so that he would have no worries at all.

Of course, the main thing to talk about is Su Yun’s qualities.

Su Shi experienced the difficulties that Su Yun encountered, but he remained untainted by them. After achieving success, he not only did not resent his family, but also actively gave back to his family.

Unable to forget the kindness his parents had received, a teenager set out from central Sichuan and traveled thousands of miles to Bianjing just to repay the kindness.
Su Shi reiterated these things in detail.

After listening to it, Su Che was also quite shocked, and also felt moved in his heart.

This kind of emotion was similar to what Su Shi felt. First, he felt that Su Yun was quite like a righteous man in ancient times. Second, he thought of his deceased mother, Mrs. Cheng.

Thinking that my mother's influence still lingers many years after her death, I can't help but feel envious.

This feeling was also directed at Su Yun, and for a moment, it seemed that Su Yun was a good kid in every way.

However, Su Zhe was a very rational person after all. He keenly grasped a key point when Su Shi was speaking: "Brother said that Su Yun was unwilling to study and become an official?"

Su Shi nodded and said, "He said that he was lazy by nature and that his ability to study was not good enough, but the fundamental reason was that he did not want to be an official and be bound by constraints, and only wanted to travel and enjoy the scenery.

In fact, I don't think he is a dull person. On the contrary, he is an extremely smart person.

Although he was only fifteen years old, he was always able to treat people just right, making people feel warm and relaxed. He ran his business and accumulated a fortune in a short period of time.

After accumulating a huge fortune, he did not indulge in the enjoyment brought by the wealth. Instead, he donated it to his family, appeased his employees, and gave back to the Su family who had been kind to him in the past. In his eyes, the huge wealth was like mud and sand.

He was a man of great wisdom. He knew that giving back to the clan would earn him a reputation as a virtuous person, that appeasing his fellows would gain their support, and that giving back to the Su family would earn him a reputation as a grateful and filial person.

If such a wise young man is allowed to travel around, wouldn't it be a pity for the country and the court?"

Su Zhe was moved by Su Shi's words and couldn't help but laugh: "Brother, do you think this about Su Yun? Can't he be pure and innocent, and everything he does comes from his golden heart?"

Su Shi also laughed and said, "He is proficient in worldly affairs, well-versed in human nature, and has a deep understanding of worldly affairs. How could such a person be so ignorant and only rely on instinct to do things?
On the contrary, he must have his own motives, and if I think he is an innocent boy, then I am the fool."

Su Zhe's expression calmed down and said, "Then why do you still recommend him, brother? Isn't such a person a treacherous person?"

Su Shi laughed and said, "I don't know what his purpose is, so you should observe him more carefully. If you really find that he behaves improperly, then forget about recommending him."

Su Zhe nodded, thinking that his brother's character had grown after experiencing such a disaster. Perhaps going through this was not a bad thing.

The two brothers arranged their family matters, discussed Su Yun's affairs, and then talked about other things. It happened that today they remembered their late mother, Madam Cheng, and the two brothers talked for a long time with great emotion, talking about many past events, until the bright moon set in the west, and the two brothers rested.

On the second day, Su Shi called Su Yun to his room. Su Yun found Su Zhe was also there. He couldn't help but look at Su Shi, wondering what Su Shi was going to do.

Su Shi smiled and said, "Yun Su Yun, I have already discussed with your uncle Su Zhe that you will follow him to take up the post. Your uncle Su Zhe will recommend you a good future in the future."

Su Yun shook his head and said, "Both uncles are my family's benefactors, and following either of them is a way of repaying their kindness.

However, at present, Uncle Jiushier’s situation is even more difficult, and his life after going to Huangzhou will probably still be quite difficult.

So I still have to follow Uncle Ninety-Two, I can be of great help."

Su Shi shook his head and said, "I think I have been able to accept the difficulties. It doesn't matter if it gets a little more difficult. You will have a much better future if you follow your uncle Su Zhe than if you follow me.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that you must study and take the imperial examination. In fact, you can become an official even without taking the imperial examination. Your uncle Su Che will naturally recommend you to the position in the future.”

Su Che nodded at the right time and said, "Yes, I will find an opportunity to ask someone to help you find a position in the future. As long as you have the ability, you can also become an official."

Su Yun laughed when he heard this and said, "Thank you for your concern, uncles. However, I really don't want to be an official, so uncles, please don't worry about me.

My nephew only wants to follow Uncle Ninety-Second to Huangzhou and travel around with Uncle Ninety-Second. That is what I have always wanted."

Su Shi and Su Zhe looked at each other, and Su Shi said again: "Don't rush to make a decision. Your uncle Su Zhe will leave in two days. Think about it carefully in these two days. If you change your mind, you can tell me at any time."

Su Yun smiled and said, "Nothing will change. I will follow Uncle Ninety-Second to Huangzhou."

Su Shi advised: "Think about it again, think about it again."

On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, Su Che was ready to set off.

When Su Shi first resigned from his post in Xuzhou, he went to Nando to visit his brother. It has been less than a year since then, and it seems like a lifetime ago when they met again after such a disaster.

After hastily settling family matters, they had to leave in a hurry, and they couldn't help but feel reluctant to part.

On the eve of Su Shi's departure, he wrote a poem titled "Ziyou came to Chen from Nandu, and we parted after three days". Su Yun saw Su Shi and comforted Su Zhe, saying: This farewell is not worth mentioning, as the Yangtze River is just like the east and west states.

The two brothers live in the west end of the Yangtze River, one lives in the east end of the Yangtze River. Although it is difficult for them to see each other, they are connected by a river. Isn't that a consolation?
He also said: "I don't get off the bed for fear of snakes, I have enough sleep and I don't ask for anything. If I can serve the people of Qi, why should I return to my hometown?"

Although Huangzhou is remote and desolate, isn't it also a place where people live? I just have to learn from this lesson and be careful with my words and actions in the future.

Even if I become a Huangzhou person forever and live my life there, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Su Yun read the whole poem and felt that it was well written, but not healing.

After all, Su Shi was just suppressing his own pain and comforting his brother.

(End of this chapter)