Lin Fei left, but left Bianjing with a lot of feathers!
The Kaifeng Mansion didn't care about that much and simply closed down the business. The lawsuit should have been stopped half a month ago, but it was only thanks to Zhang Fei that it was delayed until today.
Fortunately, a heavy snow fell, covering up the chicken feathers in this area.
on vacation!
Let’s talk about it next year if we have anything to do!
However, the young emperor still took advantage of the eunuch's mouth and complained harshly about the censor.
Look at what you did?
I didn't know anything, so I was shocked.
I'm embarrassed for you all.
But in the face of the emperor's complaints, the censors said that we would do the same thing next time.
...
Although Kaifeng Mansion was closed at this time, Zhang Fei went to work.
He will officially take over the Fan Family Bookstore today.
This timing is actually just right. The government offices are all on holiday and there is not much work to do. It is just the right time to reorganize the interior.
In the morning, Zhang Fei came to Xu Mansion wearing a thick cloak and happened to meet Xu Zun who was at home on vacation.
"Is there anything wrong with you coming so early?" Xu Zun asked curiously.
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "I'm here to wait for Madam Xu to go to Fan's Bookstore together."
Xu Zun also knew about Xu Zhiqian joining Fan's Bookstore, but he was actually a little reluctant because now he was more worried about Xu Zhiqian's marriage.
But he didn't object, and he didn't like to interfere in his children's lives. As long as he didn't make principled mistakes, he was still very relieved about the children, because he had established their awareness of right and wrong since they were young. He waved to Zhang Fei and said:
"Don't rush there yet, I happen to have something to talk to you about."
"Yes." Zhang Fei entered the room, sat down, and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Xu Zundao: "Recently, many ministers have reported to the court, praising you for your proficiency in law and outstanding intelligence. They hope that the court will recruit you as an official."
"ah?"
Zhang Fei was surprised: "Really or not?"
Xu Zundao: "I will lie to you again."
Compared with the case of Li Si, the situation this time was very different. Instead of secretly stumbling upon Zhang Fei and shouting to kill him, the officials praised Zhang Fei for his outstanding abilities and even petitioned the emperor to recruit him.
Zhang Fei entered the court as an official.
Zhang Fei wondered: "Why is this?"
If Xu Zun recommended him, he would understand, but if other ministers recommended him...
This can only be the Weasel giving New Year greetings to the Rooster!
Xu Zun smiled bitterly and said: "They tried to encircle and suppress you, but they failed to succeed. Instead, they made you reach a higher level, so..."
Although he didn't finish what he said, it was self-evident.
They regard Zhang Fei as the Song Jiang of the legal profession.
This is Zhao'an!
In the Song Dynasty, there was an awesome way to become an official, and that was to rebel.
As long as you can defeat several imperial sieges like Song Jiang did, the imperial court will choose Zhao'an.
The ministers of the Song Dynasty all had a very high level of financial management. The cost spent by the court on one encirclement and suppression campaign was enough to support them for several lifetimes. Why not just issue an imperial edict to save money and effort, and save fewer lives?
Moreover, they were able to repel the imperial encirclement and suppression, which proves that these people are capable!
The same is true for Zhang Fei. After this lawsuit, both queen mothers can be said to owe him a favor. How can this be dealt with?
However, Zhang Fei obtained the Fan Family Bookstore and had greater litigation rights, and they were also afraid of being entangled by Zhang Fei.
After thinking about it, I decided to use this case to praise Zhang Fei to death and take the opportunity to summon him into the court. It would be easier for our family to talk!
At least there is no need to go to court.
Coincidentally, the emperor had already had this idea and had been putting it off. It happened that the reform was going to start next year and there was a shortage of talents, so he quickly asked Xu Zun to come and talk to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Actually, it's thanks to my benefactor who is behind me. If it weren't for this, I would also...!"
Xu Zun waved his hand and said: "You have to be capable! In fact, I have already had this intention. If you are willing, I will recommend you to become an official in the court. This shouldn't be a big problem."
Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zun and hesitated.
He has thought about this problem before, but he thinks that the time to become an official is too bad now. Wang Anshi's reform is about to happen, and the court will be divided. He doesn't know how to make a decision for the time being, because he knows that Wang Anshi's reform will fail, but
Wang Anshi is currently very popular. If you hang out with Wang Anshi, you will win in the present and lose in the future. If you hang out with Sima Guang, although you can win in the future, whether you can survive now is also a question.
He now has no means to turn the tide.
He didn't really want to become an official until he made some plans.
"It's such a good thing, why are you still hesitating about it?"
Hearing an anxious voice, Xu Zhiqian walked in wearing a green cloak.
Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zhiqian and said, "I'm just about to go to the bookstore to show off my talents."
Xu Zhiqian was speechless for a moment: "I told you before that the people in the bookstore are all pen-sharp clerks who have no chance to become officials. If they could become officials, how could they go to the bookstore."
These two professions are really different. In the Song Dynasty, being able to be an official without taking the scientific examination was like smoke from the ancestral grave. Moreover, with the support of the emperor, after entering, it would definitely not be a sinecure, so Xu Zhiqian really didn’t know
What is Zhang Fei still hesitating about?
Xu Zun was very curious, "Aren't you willing to be an official?"
Zhang Fei was startled and said hurriedly: "Of course I am willing. Who wouldn't want to be an official?"
Xu Zun asked again: "Then why are you hesitant?"
Zhang Fei was silent for a while and suddenly asked: "My dear friend, after the Ayun case, didn't you plan to amend the loopholes in the law?"
Xu Zun nodded, but he was even more curious about where this was going.
Zhang Fei said: "Is there any result?"
Xu Zun stroked his beard in embarrassment, "Revising the law is no small matter and cannot be completed overnight!"
As he spoke, he asked curiously: "What does this have to do with this matter?"
Xu Zhiqian also looked at Zhang Fei curiously.
Zhang Fei said: "Because I know that it is very difficult to do something in the government. Even if my benefactor is like this, I don't need to say more. I don't think I can accomplish anything now that I am an official. Inactivity will be wasted."
My ambition. In comparison, I can do what I want to do in the bookstore."
Xu Zhiqian said: "But if you do a hundred things in the bookstore, it is not as good as the one thing you do for the people in the court."
"Who said that!"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I can also work for the court and the people in the bookstore, and gain both fame and fortune."
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously: "What are you going to do?"
Zhang Fei pretended to be profound and said: "You will know when you go to the bookstore later."
Xu Zun pondered for a while and said: "You have no fame, but this is a rare opportunity for you. If you miss it, you may never get it again."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I know, but I have thought about it very clearly."
"Okay then! Just think about it yourself."
"Thank you for your understanding."
...
On the carriage.
"You really shouldn't say no right away. This is a very rare opportunity."
Xu Zhiqian still didn't seem to understand this.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "If I can create the first opportunity, I can create the second opportunity. Currently, my mind is on the bookstore."
Xu Zhiqian said: "The bookstore is just for litigation, so why bother?"
Zhang Fei said: "You will know later."
The two of them took a carriage and arrived at Fan's Bookstore. As soon as they got off the bus, Fan Li came out and said, "Sanlang, you are finally here. Members Ma, Fan, and Chen have been waiting for you for a long time."
Zhang Fei asked: "What are they doing here?"
Fan Li said: "I'm here to congratulate you. They know that you will officially host the bookstore today."
After this case, Fan Li fell in love with Zhang Fei and his tone was also very respectful.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Excuse me, I'd like to ask you to go and tell everyone in the store not to leave yet. After I've entertained Ma Yuanwai and the others, we'll have a meeting to discuss what to do next year."
"I've already given the order." Fan Li said excitedly.
When they came to the back hall, they saw three rich men, Ma Tianhao, Fan Yong, and Chen Maoqian, sitting in the hall. There was a big fire pot in the middle, and wine was boiling on the side. When they saw Zhang Fei coming, they didn't get up and just looked after themselves.
Drinking fine wine.
"Eh? You're not here to congratulate me?"
Zhang Fei looked at them and said.
Ma Tianhao said: "What congratulations? We are here to give money. Let's draw up our contract quickly."
As he spoke, he pointed back with his thumb.
I saw ten large boxes placed behind him.
Fan Li's eyes shone.
Fortunately, Zhang Fei chose himself.
Chen Maoqian and Fan Yong both remained silent.
In fact, they came to congratulate them, but the three of them thought that Zhang Fei was too cheating, but they had no choice. This kind of cooperation had never happened before, so they could only find Zhang Fei.
But Zhang Fei's majesty must be suppressed, otherwise, this kid will not be able to go to heaven, and he will always be manipulated by him from now on.
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "You seem to be a little dissatisfied with this?"
Chen Maoqian shook his head and said, "It's indeed a bit too expensive. I won't dare to come to you next time."
Fan Li was speechless when he said this. Although he was happy, he felt that it was a bit too harsh. An ordinary business cooperation contract was worth several hundred dollars.
"I do not believe."
Zhang Fei chuckled: "You have to come to me next time, because it's worth the money."
Fan Yong said: "No matter how valuable it is, it's not worth so much money."
"I'm too lazy to argue with you, let's just talk about the facts!"
Zhang Fei stretched his hand to the side, and Li Si quickly handed over a copy. Zhang Fei was not polite to them. Now he is also a boss-level figure and threw the copy directly to Ma Tianhao.
“See for yourself!”
With that said, he, Xu Zhiqian and Fan Li came to the main seat and sat down.
Isn't it just a cooperation contract? No matter how well it is drafted, no matter how good it is, and there is no endorsement from the court, there is nothing worth being arrogant about.
Ma Tianhao glanced at Zhang Fei, picked up the copy and read: "Joint stock system?"