Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Xu Yunyan was from Liuyang Prefecture. When Zhou Han came to take up the post at the prefectural school, he had just graduated.

Zhou Hanjiang took a fancy to him.

Not that fancy.

When Zhou Hanjiang asked him what achievements he had made, he said he had not taken any exams.

I didn’t take much of the test…what does that mean?

Zhou Hanjiang said that Xu Yunyan's attitude made him very uncomfortable, so he tested Xu Yunyan on the spot. Since then, the two have been known as teacher and student.

He taught Xu Yunyan how to write, allowed Xu Yunyan to take the imperial examinations, and planned for Xu Yunyan's future.

But except for the first item, Xu Yunyan didn't listen to him for the rest.

He was furious at her for not fighting back, and his anger showed on his face. In a fit of rage, he didn't see Xu Yunyan for three consecutive times, and also... said some angry words, some of which were hurtful.

After that, he never waited for the fourth time.

After a long time, he felt somewhat regretful.

I regretted saying those unpleasant words and regretted turning Xu Yunyan away.

After some time, Xu Yunyan still didn't come. He couldn't sit still anymore and started asking people to inquire about Xu Yunyan's news.

After secretly inquiring, they found out that the other party had used some unknown method to go to Tongan County to serve as the chief clerk.

A county clerk!

The most insignificant among the insignificant, the kind that can't even rank high in official circles!

It’s still a poor county!

Zhou Hanjiang thought that Xu Yunyan was angry with him, and he was also feeling a lump in his chest. But as he felt a lump in his chest, he discovered that Tongan County... seemed different?

Maybe...it's really as this stubborn student said - everyone has his or her own way of living?

At that time Zhou Hanjiang thought, if he wants to "live", then let him "live" and watch him "live".

And so, today, the teacher and student met for the first time since they separated.

In fact, Zhou Hanjiang already knew that Xu Yunyan would come to the bookstore today.

He sat in the bookstore all night. Did he have any selfish motives?

he thinks......

There is.

"What about the future?" Zhou Hanjiang looked at Xu Zhubu busying around and helping him clean up the house, and asked, "What are your plans for the future? Will you stay in Tongan County for the rest of your life?"

Xu Zhubu shook his head. "I haven't made up my mind yet. Maybe I will stay in Tongan County, or maybe..."

"Or maybe what?"

Xu Zhubu shook his head again.

"What I hate most is people who only speak half of their words." Zhou Hanjiang stood up and walked towards the bookshelf.

"You can choose for yourself." He stroked the spines of the books with his fingertips, and said to Xu Zhubu with his back to him, "You know what books I had before. In the past year or so, I have found some new ones. If you find them useful, take them."

Xu Zhubu paused holding the wastebasket. "Teacher, do you want to donate these books to the printing house?"

Zhou Hanjiang rolled his eyes and said, "You have to return it. Do you still want me to take it away from you?"

It was meant to be a joke, but after he finished speaking, there was no response.

This kid...

Zhou Hanjiang glanced at Xu Zhubu.

I've been in Tongan County for more than a year. Has your temper become worse?

"Teacher." Xu Zhubu suddenly picked up a cup of tea and walked up to him. "Student... shouldn't have left without saying goodbye. It's my fault. I have worried you these days."

Zhou Hanjiang paused and looked down at the ripples in the teacup.

If some things are not said openly, there may always be an invisible and intangible gap between the master and the disciple.

They met on business this time, what about next time?

What other reason can we have to meet?

Zhou Hanjiang took the teacup and suddenly laughed, "'If we are on different paths, we cannot work together', I have said this to you many times."

Xu Zhubu suddenly raised his eyes, incredulous, "Teacher, you..."

Do they have different paths?

What a joke.

Just when Xu Zhubu was about to lose control of his emotions, Zhou Hanjiang spoke again: "You and Lord Liu are on different paths, and I and Jia Debo... are not on the same path either. It's funny to say that, after all, we, the master and the disciple, met halfway."

Xu Zhubu opened his mouth slightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Hanjiang seemed very satisfied with his reaction and analyzed with him: "Look, if you follow Master Liu and leave Liuyang Mansion, then when will you and I meet again as master and disciple?"

Xu Zhubu nodded.

Zhou Hanjiang added: "If I and Yu Shizhang stick to it, in the end... will the Tong'an Bookstore move to another place, or... will the Liuyang Prefecture School change its principal?"

Zhou Hanjiang actually thought about this possibility.

He prefers the second outcome.

If he and Yu Shizhang were to stick to the end, would the other party's petty attitude allow him to live the rest of his life comfortably?

Xu Zhubu laughed and gave Zhou Hanjiang a very standard student's greeting, "Teacher, you are righteous. After I go back, I will discuss today's events with Lord Shen in detail. As for the books you lent to the printing house..."

He deliberately said: "Master Shen will calculate the silver for you according to the market price, and I will bring it with me when the time comes."

As expected, Zhou Hanjiang's face darkened and he cursed, "Your ambition is smaller than the tip of a needle!"

Xu Zhubu asked again: "What about the teacher?"

Zhou Hanjiang leaned back in the recliner and whispered, "You guys searched everywhere for books, how can you not have some assets? Next time you come, bring me some good books to have a look."

Xu Zhubu walked over and asked, "The emperor wrote the book 'Political Strategy Notes' in his own handwriting. Teacher, would you like to take a look at it?"

"Bang-"

Zhou Hanjiang stood up and asked with a glare, "Who wrote this?"

"Your Majesty."

"......How many good things are hidden in Tongan County?"

The sun was shining brightly outside, the branches and leaves were spreading out, the birds were chirping, and they were twisting their little heads left and right, using their sharp beaks to stroke their fur.

......

Baiyun County, Tongan Bookstore.

At this time, there was still half a quarter of an hour before the bookstore opened. Yin Wencai brought his men and pushed open the door of the bookstore from the outside.

After entering the room, he took out a painting from his sleeve and asked someone to set up the incense table.

This posture stunned the shopkeeper, who hesitated for a long time before saying, "Master Yin, it is...Master Shen said that our bookstore...does not serve saints."

Many bookstores do set up incense tables and worship saints, which is intended to ensure prosperous business and make students who come to the bookstore feel close to them.

Yin Wencai smiled at the shopkeeper and unrolled the scroll with a "swish". "We certainly don't offer sacrifices to saints."

The shopkeeper took a closer look.

"Isn't this Lord Shen?" He rubbed his eyes, and after taking a closer look, he felt something was wrong. "Lord Yin, does Lord Shen... know about this?"

Yin Wencai stroked his chin and said, "The messenger should not have arrived in Tongan County yet. I guess she will know tomorrow."

The shopkeeper was from Tongan County and had vaguely heard about the "shengci" incident in the county before. He couldn't help but say, "Master Yin, how about... let's wait for Master Shen's reply and then decide whether to offer the sacrifice or not."