In front of Mingde Gate, watching the bustling crowds passing through the city gate, Dou Kuan felt like he was in another world. From the first year of Wude to now, twenty years later, he never thought that he would be able to survive in his lifetime.

Come back here.

In the past twenty years, he has gone from a high-spirited young man to a mature one, experienced ups and downs in officialdom, and experienced honors and disgrace. It is difficult to tell outsiders how much hardship he endured during this period. After so many years in the officialdom, he finally transformed from a person who was ostracized by everyone in Henan Province.

The concubine of the Dou family has become a target that everyone wants to win over. People in this world are still such philistines.

Just when Dou Kuan was standing in front of the city gate and thinking about his twenty years of officialdom experience, a middle-aged man with a rich figure came forward and said politely: "Four young masters, the Duke has long been in charge of Shangshu Province."

I heard about your return to Beijing to report on your work, so I specially asked my son to come and take you back home! After twenty years of not seeing each other, I still recognized you at first sight. You have not changed much."

"Dou Fu, yes, it has been twenty years, and you have gone from being a concierge to being a housekeeper. Things have changed, and the Fufeng County Duke's Mansion is still the same as it was back then, with no rules!"

Seeing some displeasure on Dou Kuan's face and many accusations in his words, Dou Fu kept sighing in his heart, hey, the fourth young master's anger is still not gone. The same goes for the old prince, no matter what, he will let it go

The other young masters came to greet him. After all, the fourth young master is no longer what he used to be. Such a low-key reception would be really rude.

"Fourth Young Master, the old prince is waiting for you at the mansion. Do you think we are going back to the mansion now?" Although I don't agree with the old prince's approach in my heart, as a slave, I should still fulfill my duty.

of.

"Old boy, tell your minions to disperse as soon as possible. What fourth young master? My envoy is not only the governor of Huazhou, but also has the title of governor. Now he is also from the third rank - purple robe senior officer.

In terms of rank, he is not lower than your Duke Lao Shizi. If you say you can go back, then go back, then where will our envoy’s face go, and where will our Suizhou Army’s face go!”

After raising his hand to stop the accompanying school lieutenant, Dou Kuan said calmly: "Dou Fu, Fufeng County Duke's Mansion, I won't be going. Please tell the county Lord to change the official's visit to the house." After speaking, he went to the school captain.

Wei said something about the post office and got on the carriage.

According to the official system of the imperial court, all officials who come to Beijing to report on their duties should first submit a report book to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, then wait for the assessment results by the prime ministers of the Shangshu Province, and finally wait for the decree from the Chengqing Palace to see if the emperor has any holy teachings.

To warn.

And now the imperial court is the supervisor of the East Palace, and Dou Kuan is an official recommended by the prince. It is a certainty that he will come to the palace for an audience. At this time, his current status is different from the past. The concubine who allowed others to despise him has become a certainty.

Gone forever, his mother passed away early, and there was nothing left for him to miss in the Fufeng County Government House.

Seeing Dou Kuan's carriage slowly driving towards the post house under the protection of the Huazhou Army, Dou Fu couldn't help but let out a long sigh, saying that father and son in this life were enemies in previous lives, and what the old county official despised the most was...

This fourth son from a common concubine is the most promising now. The conflict between father and son is so serious that it is very difficult to regain the family relationship.

In the main hall of the Ministry of Personnel, after being beaten in the post house, Dou Kuan changed into a clean official suit and rushed to the Ministry of Personnel with a work report book. When the people from the examination department saw that the governor of Huazhou had arrived, they immediately led him there

Met with Shangshu Tang Jian.

The people in the Civil Affairs Examination Department are all experienced court officials. They have a relationship account in their hearts when they meet someone serving dishes. That official in the border area is usually under his care when awarding awards and promotions. This is all

It is necessary to be familiar with it. If you don't have this ability, you will end up offending the deity without even knowing it, and you won't be able to be an official.

Hahaha..., "Yanji, don't be like those petty officials. They are all contemptuous of others. Who knows about the friendship between our two families? When did you return to Beijing?"

Tang Jian had frequent contacts with the Dou family when he was an official in the previous dynasty, and had always had a good relationship with Dou Kuan's father, Dou Cong. It is not an exaggeration to say that he had watched Dou Kuan grow up. Since everyone put their friendship aside

If you come out, no matter how ignorant you are, you are not being upright, and your head will be kicked by a donkey.

"Back to uncle, my nephew has just arrived today. As a minister, I don't dare to slack off. I went to the post house to freshen up a bit and then came here to report on my duties."

"Hey, Yanji, what are you in a hurry for? This is your first time back to Beijing in twenty years. It's human nature to visit old friends before checking in. This is understandable to my uncle. You don't have to be so serious."

Tang Jian knew a little bit about the Dou family, but there was no such thing as a noble family, even the royal family, so he was doing his best for his old friend.

"Yes, that's what my uncle taught me. My nephew understands this. This time he returns to Beijing to pay a visit to his old friend. If we haven't seen each other for twenty years, we won't have the chance to say some things."

Hearing Dou Kuan say this, Tang Jian sighed secretly in his heart. It seems that the child's heart has not been opened yet. The calm Dou family is about to face a huge change. Just look at the dragon-patterned cloak on his body.

It was given by the prince. With his support, who can stop Dou Kuan!

"Yes, yes, yes, we need to take a good look and reminisce about old times. Oh, by the way, Yanji, did you say hello to the Crown Prince this time when you returned to report on your duties? Every time he talks about the issue of officialdom, he always talks about it.

You are full of praise for your ability to manage the place as an official, and my ears are almost wet with words from him."

When the prince was mentioned, a light flashed in Dou Kuan's eyes. For this confidant and understanding acquaintance, Dou Kuan's gratitude could not be described in words. It's not that he couldn't find him over the years.

The only reason he could rely on him was that he had never seen anyone who took the well-being of the people as seriously as the prince.

Without his appearance, let alone wearing this purple robe, it is a question whether he can continue to wear the red robe of the governor. After all, it is difficult for a person like him to gain a foothold in the officialdom. With Guang,

His stubborn temper simply couldn't handle the word "dust".

"My nephew sent a greeting note to His Highness after receiving the work report from the Ministry of Cabinet. The New Year is approaching, and His Highness has the important task of supervising the country. My nephew also plans to submit the post after the report, for fear of delaying His Highness's handling of government affairs."

Now that things have happened, there is nothing to hide about his relationship with the East Palace. As early as when he took the post of governor and presided over the disaster relief work in Henan Province, who in the officialdom did not know that he was valued by the prince.

Look at those junior officials just now. They were given face just for the sake of the prince. There are many senior officials coming to Beijing at the end of the year. It is also common for senior officials to come and go from the official department. Without a strong background, even a person like Tang Jian

The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is not something you can just expect to see.
Chapter completed!