Chapter 524 The benefits of becoming Zhang Dang

After noon, the bustling market place in Chongwenmen was filled with all kinds of traffickers and lackeys of mixed tastes.

Ning Tong's sedan stopped outside a courtyard that looked like a mixed crowd. There were some guards standing at the door, as if there was something improper going on inside to prevent others from seeing it.

Ning Tong went inside under the guidance of Yazi. After walking around the long porch, she saw a group of people gathering inside. There was a roar like a mountain and a tsunami, and a group of people seemed to be killing each other. The people who caught the eye were not fighting inside, but shouting loudly outside.

In the venue, two fighting dogs were biting each other. This was a dog fighting venue, and the people who came here were all gamblers.

Even in such a complicated place, a relatively spacious and remote "private seat" was prepared. Ning Tong walked inside with her brows furrowed. A man who saw her seemed to be wondering why such a A woman could still be seen in the place, and she seemed to be a noble lady, but then they all focused on the fight between fighting dogs in the venue and didn't care about the others at all.

"Hello"

Finally, Ning Tong found the person she was looking for, it was Zhu Feng who was drinking tea here while watching the dog fighting competition with her "friends" .

When Zhu Feng heard this voice, he turned around in surprise. When he saw it was Ning Tong, he looked like a thief who had been stolen. His face was a little red, and then he walked to his side. I glanced at my "friend" over there, but my friend also had the good sense not to look this way.

Then Zhu Feng stood up, pulled Ningtong aside and said, "Why are you here?"

As he said that, Zhu Feng glared at Zhu Daqi, the personal attendant not far behind him, and Zhu Daqi also turned his head to the side, meaning that you can solve your own problems. Even if this is the ex-wife, could we still stop her if she says she wants to come to you? After all, she was also our "mistress" before.

Ning Tong looked calm, but she couldn't help but glance at the place where Zhu Feng was sitting. Especially when she saw Zhu Feng's friend, there was even more anger in her eyes.

Every misfortune in my life seems to be caused by this person.

Of course, the bigger reason is that standing in front of her, these two people are the culprits.

"I have something to do with you. Can I talk to you somewhere else? I don't feel comfortable here." Ning Tong's voice was cold. Even though she seemed to be here to ask Zhu Feng for help, her tone of voice sounded like she was the only one who wanted to talk. He is a creditor, and Zhu Feng must continue to repay his debts.

Zhu Feng said, "Then I'll find someone to take you out first. I'll give you an explanation before I go over."

"Yes." Ning Tong didn't object this time and turned around to go to Zhu Daqi. While walking.

"Wait a minute, I haven't told him where I'm going to take you, and you haven't told him yet. Why are you sneaking in everywhere? If Brother Zhang finds out, he will definitely blame me." Zhu Feng said.

Ning Tong asked, "Why would he blame you?"

"This"

Zhu Feng naturally couldn't say, in fact, between my grandmother and my fatherIn various scenarios with the family, you have already been "famous and have an owner". If you ruin your reputation, it will not only bring disgrace to the face of my Zhu family, but it will also probably destroy the alliance between our Zhu family and Zhang Zhou. .

"You should go out first." Zhu Feng couldn't explain, so he could only call Zhu Daqi over quickly. After giving some instructions, he went over to explain to his friends a few times.

On the second floor of a teahouse outside the dog fighting ring, Zhu Feng and Ning Tong sat across the table.

Ning Tong looked around. Even though the place was no longer so noisy and complicated, it still made her feel uncomfortable.

"Tong'er, if you have something to say, just tell me." Zhu Feng said.

"Please, Marquis Anbian, please don't call me by my maiden name in the future. This is the most basic respect." Ning Tong said.

Zhu Feng smiled awkwardly and said, "Aren't you used to it? Then I will call you Miss Ning from now on."

Ning Tong said, "I just want to ask, last time in the theater Drinking, what happened in the end?"

"You were drunk. Brother Zhang asked someone to take you back. You don't have to look at me like this. I didn't know what happened at the time, and it was also the people around me afterwards. Tell me what happened, because I was also drunk at the time. Speaking of which, Brother Zhang’s drinking capacity is really good. Three of us drank one of him, and he also added three more cups of wine. This way he should be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. That’s it.”

At this point, Zhu Feng looked envious.

In men's social circles, having a high drinking capacity is a very impressive skill, especially for a dandy like him.

Ning Tong said, "What about the things I asked him to do?"

"This," Zhu Feng said, "we agreed in advance. If we lose in the wine fight, we are naturally embarrassed to mention it again." "Ji, Miss Ning, don't you want to regret it?"

Ning Tong said with a serious expression, "Do you think I am joking with you? Recently, the little prince has been sick again, and I have been helping him." I went to ask the imperial doctors for care and conditioning, but they were unwilling to answer my questions. I searched through all the medical techniques I could find, but still couldn't find the point. It was he who asked me to enter the palace before. I didn't say that I cared about my future, but I was just a small child. Doesn't he care at all about the prince's condition?"

Zhu Feng was stunned for a moment.

Ning Tong said, "Little Marquis, I didn't come to you to complain or ask you to help me."

Zhu Feng thought to himself, this is not called asking me for help. But it is very

It is also a kind of mental torture for me

"There are many nobles in the palace who get sick every year. My ability is not enough to stay within the palace walls." Regarding the matter, I once asked Concubine Xian to ask her to ask His Majesty to stop me from paying attention to matters within the palace walls, but Concubine Xian knew that she was of low status and could not help me with the request," Ning Tong said.

Zhu Feng said, "I think the Concubine Xian wants to keep someone close to her in the palace. Even though she knows that your medical skills are average, at least with you here, she can still have contact with the outside world. The most important thing is , able to contact Brother Zhang.

Ning Tong frowned.

This man seemed to be concerned about marriage.He is very insensitive and doesn't care about her at all, but he doesn't seem to be completely ignorant of the ways of the world.

Ning Tong said, "But I still want to leave the palace. Please tell him for me and ask him to propose to His Majesty." It's not a bad thing to go in and out of the palace. Even His Majesty praises your ability. Miss Ning, if you really feel that you are beyond your capabilities, I'd better help you ask for medical books from Brother Zhang, or let him train you well. In the future, you I think it’s good to become a disciple of Brother Zhang.”

Ning Tong didn’t say anything, staring at the man opposite her, as if to say, you should go ahead and say it, don’t talk every time. , but when you really want to help, as long as your brother Zhang says no, you will be a wilted eggplant at the critical moment. < /p>

Originally, Zhu Feng wanted to persuade Ning Tong to look away, but when he saw Ning Tong's eyes looking over with a bit of embarrassment, he stopped talking.

Just like his character, as a man, he also shoulders manly things, but he is like a girl at heart.

Tang Yin returned to Beijing.

After returning to the Sixth Department to complete his work report, he immediately went to see Zhang Zhou, but was told that Zhang Zhou was very busy recently, Tang Yin did not get a new transfer order, and even his official position was still Bohai The governor, he didn't know what he could do in the capital. After all, he was not qualified to directly meet the saint or attend the court meeting.

It was not until the second day after he returned to Beijing that he met Zhang Zhou.

But it was still in an almost semi-public place like a theater.

"Bohu, you are quite tired," Zhang Zhou said with a smile, which made Tang Yin feel awkward.

Tang Yin had already understood what Zhang Zhou meant. He became a junior brother because of hatred. Zhang Zhou was willing to accept him as a junior brother, not because of how powerful he was, but just because he looked at him. Unhappy, since he was unhappy, it was natural that he would be sent to do some hard errands.

Of course, he can also choose not to do it.

However

While Zhang Zhou asked him to do things, he also allowed him, a new scholar, to quickly establish a foothold in the court. This was also an exchange.

It is hard work, but in just over two years, he has gone from a new scholar to a governor of the Bohai Sea, and he is looked down upon wherever he goes. There is supreme honor and status in front of him, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

In the end Tang Yin had no choice but to admit it

Tang Yin said in a low voice, "After returning to Beijing, the people who received me from the Ministry of Industry asked me about the expenses of shipbuilding. I heard that Zhang Shangshu, you I applied to the court for allocating money and food, but there has been no official reply yet. The shipbuilding work has not stopped, but the big ship can no longer be built." Zhang Zhou said, "The shipbuilders have given it a break. After you return to Beijing, there will be a new errand for you."

"What" Tang.Yin looked concerned.

This is the question that has been lingering in his mind for such a long time from the moment he received the order to return to Beijing until now.

As the governor of the Bohai Sea, what can I do in the capital?

What errands can be assigned to me in the future?

After all, there was no such position as the governor of the Bohai Sea before. What level do I belong to? After I return to the capital, I will not continue to be the head of the Sixth Ministry or anything like that. Let me go back to the original track

Zhang Zhou said, "With your qualifications, you can directly be promoted to the rank of Minister of the Sixth Ministry. You "It's unrealistic to know."

Aren't you kidding me? Why do you tell me that I'm not qualified to be the Minister of the Sixth Division?

"I don't expect to be promoted to a high position. I just hope to have the opportunity to do practical things," Tang Yin said sincerely.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "If you go to build a ship, you are not doing practical things."

Tang Yin hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant."

Zhang Zhou then said He laughed without saying a word.

Tang Yin is so anxious in his heart. What do you mean by saying half-heartedly that I can’t be a minister? Then tell me what I can be

At this time, the sound of opera singing came from outside. Zhang Zhou was unhurried, as if he was waiting for someone or something.

Not long after, Liu Gui's voice came from the door, "Sir, Governor Lu is here."

"Invite him in." Zhang Zhou said.

Tang Yin probably knew that Lu Wan, the former governor of Neisan Pass, was here. Lu Wan was superior to him in terms of qualifications, ability and official position. Even if Zhang Zhou didn't have to get up to greet him, he still had to get up as a junior. .

Then he saw Lu Wan entered the private room in a dusty state.

He just came in and before he had finished saluting Zhang Zhou, Zhu Feng also came in with a stern look on his face. Lu Wanlai on the other side still needed a pass to meet him. He didn't even bother to go to the theater to go to the theater and came here. It's like returning to your own home.

"It's rare that we are all here. It's so beautiful. Please take a seat." Zhang Zhou asked everyone to take a seat.

The three of them took their seats.

Tang Yin was here first, but now his matters seem to be the least important.

Lu Wan immediately reported to Zhang Zhou about the progress of his and Zhu Feng's inspections in Xishan and other places, especially regarding the construction of the city wall in Xishan.

“The site has been selected, but the surrounding terrain is quite complicated. The budget for building the city may be larger than before, but as long as it is planned properly, it won’t cost too much. In addition, Some merchants from around the capital said they were willing to provide financial assistance, but asked to build some houses in the open space in the new city for their own use."

Lu Wan not only completed the errands assigned to him by Zhang Zhou, but also completed them. Nothing to explain.

It is the period of rising career, and now everyone around Zhang Zhou seems to want to prove that he is capable, which is a sign of vitality and all things competing.

Zhang Zhou nodded, "The place where Xishan is mining is surrounded by wilderness and mountains. There is a huge gap between the upper and lower levels, and the land there is not valuable."

With real estate developmentIn Zhang Zhou's view, this transaction was a good deal, equivalent to enclosing a piece of land and selling it for money. It was a huge profit.

"However, there are not many areas that can be allocated. I will list a few pieces of land in detail at that time. I have agreed with those people that each piece of land needs to contribute to the cost of building the city, and every piece of land should be used for Mr. Bohu, what do you think?" Zhang Zhou suddenly turned his eyes to Tang Yin.

Tang Yin was startled.

This matter has something to do with me

Lu Wan and Zhu Feng also followed Zhang Zhou’s gaze and Tang Yin saw respect in the eyes of the bystanders.

He then thought about it. He was not only a dispensable governor of the Bohai Sea, but also Zhang Zhou's junior brother. This relationship was beyond the reach of ordinary people. This was probably the main reason why he was able to win respect. .

Tang Yin said, "I don't have any objections. I think it should be feasible. But it needs the permission of the court."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "You are too worried. You are all here, so am I. I might as well reveal it to you, which can be considered as conveying His Majesty’s intention.”

Hearing this, Lu Wan, Tang Yin and Zhu Feng all stood up and seemed to kneel down again, probably to accept the order.

"No need to do this, just sit down and listen." Zhang Zhou said, "For now, it is just hearsay and has not been confirmed yet."

The emperor's explanation was also hearsay.

But they immediately understood that this should be the result of the discussion between the emperor and Zhang Zhou. Since they had not gone through the court, they could not be sure, but in fact they were already inseparable. After all, even the emperor agreed. Matter, no matter how fierce the minister's opposition is, it is actually in vain.

Even if it fails for a while, the emperor will make up for it and arrange a better or equivalent job.

Zhang Zhou said, "Because Qin Lao Tai Tai is old, this time he is commanding soldiers and horses to patrol everywhere, which can be regarded as his last act. After he returns to the court, he may be on duty at the listening office. And gave him the position of Minister."

Neither Tang Yin nor Zhu Feng understood the trick. They said they wanted to convey the emperor's position arrangements for us. What does that have to do with Qin Hong?

" "Yeah." Zhang Zhou nodded, "As for who will go, we haven't decided yet."

Lu Wan quickly said, "Zhang Butang is the most suitable one."

"I won't go." " Zhang Zhou shook his head, "It's good to be in the capital. If you have nothing to do, you can come here to listen to music and drink tea, or even drink. " Lu Wan immediately understood that this person was not Zhang Zhou. , it’s not him, Lu Wan, or he, Lu Wan, doesn’t have the qualifications to directly serve as the trilateral president, so extrapolating that out, the most suitable person is about to emerge.

Lu Wandao said, "The Minister of the Household Department, Wang Shilang, is also a good candidate."

"Haha." Zhang Zhou smiled, "Whether it is him or not is another matter. After all, As for Lu, it has to go through Ting Tui.Governor, you have not been officially appointed since you returned to the capital. However, there may be a vacancy in the position of Right Minister of Household Affairs, and you may have the opportunity to fill it. "

When Lu Wan heard this, he felt a little excited.

Although it is not surprising that the governor of Liaodong became the Minister of the Sixth Ministry after being transferred to the capital, but it requires a deep relationship. But.

What's more, Lu Wan had already jumped three levels when he was governor of Liaodong. If he jumped again this time, it would be equivalent to jumping directly from an insignificant local official to the minister of the imperial court. A high-ranking boss, and a full-time minister. After a few more years, he can become a minister.

Zhang Zhou looked at Tang Yin again and said, "As for the construction of the city wall in Xishan, you may have to do it, Bohu." Got it done. "

It's me again

The first thing Tang Yin thought of was that this was not an easy job, and it was a lot of hard work.

Zhu Feng asked, "What about Governor Tang? So what official position did he go to?"

"Admiral Yizhou Shanchang. "Zhang Zhou said, "I have the title of Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Works. ”

“I”

Tang Yin was stunned for a moment.

If Lu Wan can be promoted to Minister, it is because of Lu Wan’s experience and ability in the officialdom for many years. , and there are due rewards for the merits of the war, and Tang Yinze does not seem to have any qualifications and achievements that can be used.

If the war in Korea can be regarded as bad, the problem is that it is not after all. Within the Ming Dynasty.

No matter how high a status he achieved in North Korea, traditional Confucians would still think that he had assisted a rebel in North Korea to usurp the throne, and it was not worthy of publicity.

As for the subsequent shipbuilding, it is not on the table. After all, no one takes this as actual credit.

But even so, he was able to do it less than three years after entering the court. Under such circumstances, he felt extremely honored to have completed the promotion from the new imperial examination to the position of minister.

Zhang Zhou said, "Of course, Bohu's title of minister is just a false title, but the title of admiral Yizhou Shanchang is high." The position is real. "

"Yes. "Tang Yin took the order seriously.

Bohai Governor is a created position. Others respect him, but some people think that he is likely to be beaten to the end.

But If you become the admiral of Yizhou Shanchang, it will seem like you are just serving as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, but you are qualified to continue to be promoted to the left minister of the Sixth Ministry.

Zhang Zhou continued, "You also have a very important responsibility. , the city must be built one to two years ago, and it must be built according to the design. It will be faster, easier and more economical. If you can really cope with the situation, don't betray His Majesty's trust in you. "

"Yes" This time, Lu Wan and Tang Yin stood up to express their attitude. Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website for free reading without anti-theft