The emperor gave Wang Yue a temporary residence in Beijing.
Wang Yue's eldest son, Wang Chun, and his second son, Wang Shi, were kneeling on the ground with their heads bent to the ground to welcome Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing as they passed through the house.
Xiao Jing seems to be used to such enthusiasm. He probably often gets this kind of treatment when he goes to other places.
Zhang Zhou, on the other hand, did not like to show dignity in terms of etiquette. He smiled and said, "Why do you two stand up and talk so politely?"
Xiao Jing pulled Zhang Zhouyi aside. He smiled and shook his head at Zhang Zhou, meaning you don't care about them, just kneel down. You are here on behalf of the emperor, so it is not unfair for them to kneel to you. Besides, their father Wang Yue will probably do the same if he sees you. Kneel down this family is like this.
Wang Mingshan, who was standing behind Zhang Zhou and followed by the bodyguard, was more confused. Why did my father and uncle want to bow to me?
"Today is not an official edict, just here. "I want to convey that Wang Yue, Wang Zongxian, has been granted the title of Marquis of Weining and given the World Voucher," Zhang Zhou said.
What Zhang Zhou thought was that since people were kneeling to him, he should convey what should be conveyed as early as possible. Kneeling was valuable, and there was no need to hide such things.
It was the same whether he said it early or later, not to mention that one of them was half his father-in-law.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Wang Chun sobbed.
He had been the heir apparent of Weiningbo for several years. He originally had the title to inherit, but then Wang Yue was convicted and the Wang family was displaced. Now Wang Yue regained the title and skipped The earl is directly a marquis. He, the eldest son of a prince who is over fifty years old, is very excited because his father can "make a comeback".
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "This is the grace of the Holy One. Of course, it is also due to the bloody fighting of Marquis Weining and the contribution of Mr. Zhang, which cannot be forgotten."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Thank you Mr. Zhang, thank you Eunuch Xiao."
Brothers Wang Chun and Wang Shi kowtowed to Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou smiled bitterly.
I said in my heart that I am not here to ask for bribes, I am simply here to ask for gifts and good luck during the Chinese New Year.
"Please stand up and talk."
With Zhang Zhou's insistence, brothers Wang Chun and Wang Shi were finally helped up this time.
Wang Chun’s side was okay. When Wang Shi found that his daughter was looking at him, he still had some strange expressions. Obviously he didn’t quite agree with his father’s decision. The Wang family met. It is a tradition that the emperor must kneel down when he approaches flattery.
"There is another thing for Wang Qianhu." Zhang Zhou looked at Wang Shi.
Wang Shi was startled at first. The two brothers were now members of the Jinyiwei Qianhu with a salary, so they were no different. However, after seeing his brother, he immediately realized that his brother Wang Chun was now the successor of Marquis Weining. For people, thousands of households with royal guards are a thing of the past. This is how military positions were in the Ming Dynasty. Those with high titles and those with low titles will automatically be relieved of their duties.
Wang Shi almost knelt down again, but Zhang Zhouzhou held him back.
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, I can bear it, but I am afraid that your daughter cannot bear your kneeling and kowtowing again and again.
"Wang Qianhu saw it for himself. Zhang Zhou handed over an official document and said, "From now on, we should also call Wang Qianshi." ”
After Wang Shi read it, he was very pleased. It was the emperor’s edict that promoted him to serve as the commander of the Imperial Guard. Although he was also a postal officer, his official position and status were greatly improved.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Your Majesty also ordered that there is currently no official vacancy in the court for Jinyiwei to command Qianshi, so the post of Thousand Households left by An Bianbo, who was the former Jinyiwei commandant Qianshi Zhu Feng, will be left to Wang Qian. It's your fault, I feel wronged. "
Zhu Feng is now promoted to Anbian Bo. There is a real shortage of thousands of royal guards left behind by him. The emperor has no intention of giving it to anyone else, so he just gives it to Wang Shi.
Regardless of Wang Shi What is his ability? At least he is Wang Weining's son. Besides, Wang Shi's daughter has now become Zhang Zhou's, acting as Zhang Zhou's concubine and bodyguard. The emperor feels that the Wang family is one of his own, so of course the position Zhu Feng left behind is in this small family. The circle was changed.
"How can I be so grateful?"
Wang Shi immediately shed tears of excitement.
Xiao Jing said, "Wang Qianshi." , but you must remember whose kindness this is, and do your best. "
"Yes, yes. "
Wang Shi wiped his tears, but hurried over to help Xiao Jing sit down. Xiao Jing pushed him slightly and gave him a wink.
As if to say, As soon as he agreed, he felt confused. He didn't know who was the protagonist today, right?
Wang Shi went over to help Zhang Zhou again.
Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand to block Wang Shi and said with a smile, " Today I am here to deliver a message for Your Majesty, and I will leave soon without further disturbance. Wang Qian has to perform his duties, etc., so it is better to talk to Eunuch Xiao, he knows better.
Xiao Jing waved his hands and said, "No, our family is accompanying Mr. Zhang to start a fight today. If you want to listen to his teachings, just listen to him."
Wang Chuntao: "You two are on duty, we have prepared a banquet at home, so why not move on." "
"No need. Zhang Zhou said, "We have to go to Uncle Anbian's home to go to Duke Chengguo's house. You two won't disturb us much. Eunuch Xiao, it's important that we finish our errands quickly." "
"Yes. "
Xiao Jing smiled.
Wang Chun understood what was coming. People here are in a hurry to leave. As the host, of course he must express his gratitude.
" Come, bring me a small gift for the two superiors. ”
Wang Yue had already asked his family to prepare a thank-you gift before going to the northwest, and even sold the old house in his hometown, just to make it easier to manage after winning the battle.
p>Wang Chun didn't understand his father's actions at that time, but now he admires his father to the fullest. His father has simply paved all the roads, so he can just follow his orders.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, " We are just doing business, we don’t accept gifts. Is it Eunuch Xiao?"
"This is natural. "Xiao Jing followed the words and said, "The credit is not our family's fault, our family deserves it, but Mr. Zhang, you are different. ”
What he means is that I won’t accept this gift yet. You, Zhang Zhou, please do as you like.
ZhangZhou Xiao glanced at Wang Mingshan and said, "Your Wang family has given me generous gifts a long time ago. How can I not be satisfied? If I have the opportunity to visit again in the future, especially Wang Qian's affairs, they are all members of my family, so there is no need to be polite."
Wang Shi then thought that it would be useful to give his daughter to Zhang Zhou.
At least Zhang Zhou regarded them all as his own. The Wang family was able to flourish this time, thanks to Zhang Zhou’s help behind the scenes. The two brothers quickly led the way and laughed with them. They had a nice talk on the way. It means that this kindness should not be forgotten, and it will be replenished later.
When Zhang Zhou got on the carriage and the carriage started to move, he couldn't help but complain, "I feel like my face is wet after coming here." The smile froze, I was afraid that if I went to the Duke Cheng's Mansion again, I would have to find something to put on my face when I got back."
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you keep a straight face, let us accompany you. Just smile."
The etiquette at Chengguo Palace seems much more peaceful.
Both Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng were not at home. Only Zhu Feng's eldest brother Zhu Lin came to greet him. As the successor of Cheng Guogong, Zhu Lin preferred the formal etiquette of courtiers, not the formal etiquette of courtiers. Kneel down as soon as you come up.
"My father and brother-in-law are not at home, so I will accept His Majesty's favor for them."
Zhu Lin was quite polite when he spoke, but his breath was obvious when he spoke. It's not very symmetrical, and there seems to be some hidden disease.
Zhang Zhou remembered what Zhu Feng said. His eldest brother actually had a son before, and even has a living daughter now. Zhu Fu continued to take concubines to Zhu Lin for the sake of the family. Then Here comes the question, why did Duke Cheng’s lineage of incense end in Zhu Lin’s line?
Is it because Zhu Lin had too many concubines and his body couldn’t bear it
Zhu Lin was also young and not as rigid as the brothers Wang Chun and Wang Shi. After asking Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou to sit down, he still had two boxes brought up.
Xiao Jing said, "Young Master, what do you mean by this?"
"I want to express my feelings. I hope you two won't dislike it." Zhu Lin is also a showman.
"Since it is your intention, you should also know when to express it and how to express it. We won't go into details and don't embarrass Mr. Zhang." Xiao Jing hinted that Zhu Lin would send the gift later, while still making things difficult. Push it towards Zhang Zhou.
While talking, a woman came out accompanied by a maid, but it was Zhu Feng's wife Ning Tong.
When Ning Tong saw the three of them, she bowed.
Xiao Jing was very curious, why did a woman suddenly come out of the Chengguo Palace? Could it be that there is no tutor in the Chengguo Palace, and there is no rule that women cannot enter the main hall
Zhu Lin Yin introduced, "This is the sister-in-law of Shi, she is the wife of Zhijie. Zhijie serves in the border area, and his wife takes care of the affairs of his house."
"It turns out to be Mrs. Anbianbo, disrespectful I'm disrespectful." Xiao Jing originally wanted to show off his expression, but when he heard that she was Zhu Feng's wife, his attitude changed.
Who made Zhu Feng Zhang Zhou’s right-hand man?
Looking at the Buddha without looking at the monk’s face, Zhang Zhou will make Zhu FengAs a brother, Zhu Feng's wife is naturally Zhang Zhou's "one of his own", and even he, the owner of the Dongchang factory, has to give him a little more noodles.
The three of them continued to sit down and talk, while Ning Tong sat at the end and listened.
Zhang Zhou would look at her from time to time, and she would look back at Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, you are still here pretending to be a lady. If you were really a lady, how could you look at a strange man without any problem?
You don’t even know how to pretend.
"Eunuch Xiao, your Majesty has an order." A guard in Jinyi sent a message.
Xiao Jing hurriedly went out. After seeing the envoy, he came back and whispered to Zhang Zhou, "Mr. Zhang, our family has to leave first, but he said that the Ministry of Rites has already discussed the issue of vending. Memorial, please use the inner curtain to self-examine matters such as vending problems, and your majesty has ordered us to go to the inner curtain to supervise the release of the results."
Zhang Zhou asked, "Is there any part that involves Bachelor Cheng?"
"Yes." Xiao Jing did not hide it, "Now that the inner curtain review has ended, only the reexamination remains. Although the inner curtain officer is not allowed to go out yet, there is no need to avoid the investigation matters. His Majesty ordered our family I need to give Bachelor Cheng some guidance as you said."
Zhang Zhou nodded.
Logically speaking, the internal interview officer must cut off contact with the outside world before completing the application process.
But after all, it involves questions, and now that the grading work in the inner curtain has come to an end, all that remains is to check the test papers. Now that there is another review, Xiao Jing has a reason to enter the inner curtain. Participate in supervision and provide some guidance on the case.
Zhang Zhou knew that this was contrary to history. Because of his participation, the emperor was more involved in the vend project and responded faster, even letting Dongchang intervene. period.
The whole thing actually gave Li Dongyang, Xu Qiong and others a very narrow operating space.
"Mr. Zhang, do you have any other advice?" Xiao Jing was afraid that he would not be able to handle the job well, so he asked Zhang Zhou for his advice.
Zhang Zhou said, "I am also a candidate. I should avoid suspicion. How dare I give Eunuch Xiao casual advice?"
"It doesn't matter."
Xiao Jing is smiling.
He almost wanted to say, do you want me to go to you in advance to see if you will succeed or what your ranking will be?
Zhang Zhou sighed, "My only hope is that Li The bachelor can be merciful and don't put me in the paper where I have to be deposed because of prejudice. I hope he can be fair in his work. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest free reading without anti-theft