Chapter 3: Liu Zhang's Gift of Thanks (1) Huaxia Book Library Network

  "....Little...young master, what are you thinking now?"

  A black line entwined on his forehead, sweating profusely, Kong Rong's eyes were filled with tears as he looked at Liu Zhang with a deep sense of resentment and asked.

  "Oh, it's just an immature idea." Liu Zhang nodded solemnly, "Sir, your noble character is truly admirable. But I think, sir, that your desire to serve the people and the country, if confined to a small place like the Minister of Works' office in Luoyang, would not be able to achieve much, and might even be ridiculed as seeking fame and fortune."

  Liu Zhang's eyes didn't blink, and a few more sentences would have completely destroyed the other person's calmness. Next to him, Liu Yan was observing with a poker face, as if an old monk had entered meditation. The old man went all out, no longer caring about anything.

  Kong Rong, however, was already looking around, checking if there were any noodles or shoelaces that could be directly cut off.

  "However...” Liu Zhang changed his tone, “If the gentleman is willing to change his place of employment, this matter will be easily resolved.”

  "Oh, yes, you said." Kong Rong's heart was like being stabbed by ten thousand knives at this moment, numb. His eyes were unfocused, his face expressionless as he responded.

  Liu Zhang's eyes lit up with a green glow, and he exclaimed: "In the land of Ji Province where my father resides, it is originally one of the central states. With a population of over a million and a strategic location, compared to the humble abode of the Minister of Works, if you can take root here and apply your knowledge, think about how many people will benefit directly! Isn't that much better than being stuck in some minor official's office, processing documents and wasting your life and youth? If the people prosper, Ji Province will become strong, and a strong province will inevitably lead to an increase in taxes. When taxes are sufficient, the country will be strong. Ah, I ask you, sir, who wouldn't praise the Kong family as true great scholars?"

  This little guy's words were like a scattering of saliva, his tongue as agile as a hundred spirits, turning and twisting, but ultimately with only one goal in mind: to keep this small shrimp!

  Liu Yan was sweating profusely as he listened. Openly inciting court officials to refuse to recommend and resign, and then go to local states and counties to attach themselves... If this gets out, maybe no one will say anything to your face, but behind your back, aren't you afraid of being stabbed in the back? Not to mention a bad reputation, are you not afraid that someone with ill intentions will frame you as a conspirator?

  "You dare to talk back! Come and live with me quickly!" The old man was really fed up, slapping the table and scolding loudly.

  Liu Zhang said about enough, rolled his eyes and took two steps back, then went to study the spider on the beam.

  Kong Rong slowly reacted, suppressing Liu Yan with a bitter smile. He turned his head to look at the silent Liu Zhang, then let out a soft sigh and said: "The young master actually looks up to Kong Rong, but doesn't know how much effort it takes. Is it really just for the people of Ji Zhou?"

  Liu Zhang's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but re-examine Kong Rong. This guy isn't stupid at all, the implication of his words is probably that he wants to keep him around. The subsequent conversation will require careful handling.

  He was on his guard. But little did he know that Kong Rong, with such a great reputation, would not be a mediocre person. Although he had been humiliated by his words, it was only because he had initially regarded him as a child. Now, with the situation becoming desperate, Kong Rong, after being shocked, began to take him seriously and immediately reacted.