Zhang Mansion.

The scorching sun goes westward.

Tomorrow is the court meeting, leaving little time for Li Ziye.

Only by convincing at least one of Zhang Qizheng or Lu Siqing can Xu Hanlin's promotion be guaranteed.

It's not easy. Li Ziye himself isn't completely sure.

In the study, Zhang Qizheng was thinking quietly and did not make an immediate decision because of the few words of the person in front of him.

Li Ziye was not in a hurry and waited quietly.

"Let's go."

After a long time, Zhang Qizheng came back to his senses and said, "Go to Lu Siqing's place."

When Li Ziye heard this, he looked startled and said, "Master Zhang is going too?"

"This matter involves too much. Either we both express our stance together, or we don't participate."

Zhang Qizheng said calmly, "The promotion of Xu Wailing to the position of Jingmu is different from the situation that the Commoner King had to face when he was granted the title of Marquis. If the Commoner King mentions this matter in the court tomorrow, it will definitely cause an uproar among the court officials, not only at sea.

Qing Gong, his disciples, and other officials are also likely to speak out against it."

"Master Zhang, do you want to discuss with Master Lu before making a decision?" Li Ziye asked.

"Um."

Zhang Qizheng nodded and said, "I am not enough to break the rules, and even Lu Siqing is not enough. Let's go."

After saying that, Zhang Qizheng didn't delay any longer, took Xu Hanlin's files and walked out of the study.

Li Ziye followed quickly, a strange color flashing in his eyes.

Fortunately, Dashang still has ministers like Zhang Qizheng.

Outside the mansion, the two of them got on the carriage and rushed towards Lu Siqing's mansion together.

On the carriage, Zhang Qizheng continued to look at the file in his hand, his expression getting darker and darker.

Xu Hanlin is truly a rare talent.

The top spot in the Taixue Palace, the twelve-year-old foreign minister, makes people feel desperate just thinking about it.

The officialdom of Dashang has actually become so dark.

No one with great talent can illuminate the darkness even half an inch with his or her own sharpness.

"King of Commoners, can I ask, veteran, what is your relationship with Xu Hanlin?"

After looking at it for a long time, Zhang Qizheng raised his head and asked.

"The king and his father met at Houtu Temple a few days ago. After talking with each other, we found out that we have both received some inheritance from the Taoist sect."

Li Ziye said truthfully, "In total, we can be considered as classmates."

"Is that the only way?" Zhang Qizheng frowned.

"Isn't this enough?"

Li Ziye said calmly, "The feeling of being from the same family is very strong."

"Having only met him once, it seems a bit unworthy for the Commoner King to go to such great lengths to recommend him."

Zhang Qizheng said seriously, "The commoner king should know how difficult this matter is. Your friendship is far from this level."

"Master Zhang, how can there be so many values ​​and worthlessness in this world?"

Li Ziye sighed softly, "It's okay if I don't know. Since I already know about Xu Hanlin's situation, if I don't bother him, my conscience will be uneasy."

conscience?

He should have something like this.

Zhang Qizheng heard the former's words, nodded, said nothing more, and continued to read the file in his hand.

About two quarters of an hour later.

In front of Lu Mansion, the carriage stopped and the two of them got off the carriage one after another.

"Are you, Mr. Lu, in the mansion?"

Zhang Qizheng looked at the servants in front of the mansion and asked.

"Reporting to Mr. Zhang, my lord is in the mansion."

The servants of Lu Mansion recognized the old man in front of them and responded respectfully.

"Take me and King Buyi to see your Lord Lu." Zhang Qizheng said.

"yes!"

When the servants of the Lu Mansion heard the words "Prince of Commoners", they were startled and subconsciously looked at the young man in front of them. They quickly recovered and responded respectfully.

The two then entered the mansion and headed to the backyard of Lu Mansion.

In front of the backyard, Lu Siqing heard the servant's report and came to greet him first.

"Lao Zhang, why are you here?"

When Lu Siqing saw the two of them, he asked first, then stepped forward and said politely, "I have met the commoner king."

"Lord Lu, there is no need to be polite."

Li Ziye stretched out his hand to help the old minister in front of him and said, "I and Mr. Zhang are here because they have something to discuss with Mr. Lu."

"Lao Lu, find a place where we can talk."

Zhang Qizheng reminded, "It is a very important matter."

"Follow me."

Lu Siqing hesitated for a moment and then walked towards the backyard.

Behind them, Li Ziye and Zhang Qizheng stepped to follow.

Three people walked to Lu Siqing's bedroom. Lu Siqing closed the door, looked at the two of them, and asked, "What's going on?"

"You take a look at this first."

Zhang Qizheng handed over the file in his hand and said.

When Lu Siqing heard this, he took the file with a puzzled look on his face, and then started to read it. Gradually, his face became more and more serious.

Imperial College Ranking, a 12-year-old foreigner?

Zhang Qizheng looked at the change in the face of the old man in front of him and said calmly, "How?"

"Despairing." Lu Siqing said in a deep voice.

"Yes, it's disappointing."

Zhang Qizheng sighed softly, "Such talents cannot be promoted. I really can't imagine how dark this court and officialdom have become."

"Now that I have discovered it, I will report to His Majesty to promote this person."

Lu Siqing said, "Fortunately, Xu Hanlin is not too old and still has time."

"That's why we came here."

Zhang Qizheng said seriously, "What the Commoner King means is to directly push Xu Hanlin to the position of Jing Mu."

"Push him directly to the position of Jing Mu?"

Lu Siqing looked shocked and said, "How is this possible? There is a difference of two grades. It is impossible. The imperial court has no precedent for this. If you want to promote Xu Wailing, there are plenty of opportunities, so why be so anxious."

"Master Lu, how many twelve years does Xu Hanlin have left?"

Li Ziye opened his mouth and said seriously, "Xu Hanlin is qualified for the position of Jingmu regardless of his talent or political achievements. If we directly deny him just because of his rank, then who can be responsible for the twelve years he has been delayed.

"

After hearing the words of the commoner king in front of him, Lu Siqing frowned, looked at his old friend aside, and asked, "Old Zhang, is this also your opinion?"

"No."

Zhang Qizheng shook his head and said, "This is the opinion of the Commoner King. He has made up his mind to mention this matter in the court tomorrow. This matter involves too much. I am here just to discuss it with you. Either you and I will come forward together, or

They just sat back and ignored it.”

"Sit back and ignore?"

Lu Siqing's eyes narrowed and he said, "Old Zhang, you are the general of my army. How could I just sit back and ignore this kind of thing?"

As long as the commoner king mentioned this matter in the court, there would be no turning back. Once he failed, it would be difficult for Xu Hanlin to get promoted in the future.

"Old friend, do you mean to take care of it?"

Zhang Qizheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Think carefully, once this matter is brought up, there will be great resistance in the court, and your and my reputation may be stained by bribery and nepotism."

"It's really a terrible result."

Lu Siqing sighed deeply and said, "Old Zhang, you already know this kind of thing if you know it. Why do you need to tell me? Isn't this a trap for an old friend?"

"Oh."

Zhang Qizheng smiled helplessly and said, "Since we are old friends, of course we will share blessings and hardships. Old friend, you decide."
Chapter completed!