Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Five First Meeting Wang Qinruo
"Are you promoted?" Li Zhang couldn't help but show a surprised expression after hearing Li Yonghe's words, because although Li Yonghe did a good job in the Jingcang grassland, he did not show any outstanding performance, and even his term has not expired, he has been promoted suddenly, which is too fast.
"I was a little weird at first, but later I asked Brother Wu to inquire and found out that it was the new Wang Gong who spoke in person, asking me to serve as the Chief of Military Affairs of Kaocheng County. Not only was the grade upgraded to two levels, but the Chief of Military Affairs of the Cangkang Grassland held military power, and Jingcang Grassland was much stronger." Li Yonghe said again at this time that Kaocheng County was the later Lankao County, and he had just received the appointment. He was now handing over the grassland and was about to hand over it.
"Wang Qinruo? How could he be so considerate of our family's situation?" Li Zhang couldn't help but say in surprise when he heard this. He and Wang Qinruo had some interactions. In addition to the mansion where he lived, Wang Qinruo once gave gifts to his family. However, at that time, Wang Qinruo gave gifts to many people, not only Li Zhang's family, but this time he was already prime minister, but he helped Li Yonghe to be promoted, which made people a little confused.
"Not only that, when Wang Qinruo came back a few days ago, he sent someone to send an invitation, saying that he wanted to invite me to visit you and have a chat. However, you were not in the mansion at that time, and I couldn't figure out Wang Qinruo's background, so I didn't go. As a result, I was promoted a few days later." Li Yonghe spoke again at this time.
Although Li Yonghe has not shown any outstanding performance since he became an official, he has done two words, which is "caution". Not only did he quit gambling, he also did not accept any money that should be collected in normal times. It was not that he didn't like money, but that he was worried that something would happen in the future if he collected the money.
Li Yonghe usually does not be charming or bullying, so even if Wang Qin, as the prime minister, invites him, he dare not go. To put it nicely, he is cautious, and to put it bluntly, he is timid, for fear of doing something out of order, causing a big disaster. Of course, with his special identity, it is understandable to do so. After all, as the emperor's uncle, he dare not show his identity. There is also a Liu E hanging like a sword on his head. In addition, Li Yonghe was originally timid, so it is understandable that these actions were done.
"Interesting. Since he took the initiative to invite us, we must not go. I think we should just find some time to visit this new husband!" Li Zhang said at this time, touching his chin. He was also very interested in Wang Qinruo, and the other party is now actively expressing his kindness, so he couldn't pretend that he didn't see it.
"This... Wang Qinruo's reputation is not very good, and I heard that Wang Qinruo is only temporarily serving as prime minister and may be replaced in the future. Are we too close to him..."
When Li Yonghe spoke at the end, his face showed a worried look. Although Wang Qinruo was back, his position was not stable, and Liu E was afraid that he would be more dictatorial, so the group of subordinates arranged for him were all dissatisfied with him. As a result, there was rumors that Wang Qinruo was just a transition and that the position of prime minister would likely be replaced again in the future.
Li Zhang also saw that Li Yonghe was still a little worried, worried that he would get too close to Wang Qinruo and something caused, so he thought about it and said again: "Let's do this, I'll go by myself. Anyway, I'm young, and if there is anything in the future, I won't burn it to our house because of it!"
Li Zhang is often at a disadvantage when he is young, such as not being able to do many things he wants to do, but sometimes being young is also an advantage. If he can enter the palace at any time and see Liu E at any time, and the child is considered to have done something wrong, he will generally not be blamed too much.
"This...can this work?" Li Yonghe said with some concern.
"It's okay, I know the right way!" Li Zhang said with great opinion. Li Yonghe knew that he could not convince his son, so he did not speak up at this time. He just told Li Zhang to bring all the gifts when he went there and not lose his etiquette.
In the afternoon of that day, Li Zhang sent his prayer post to Wang Qinruo's mansion. After all, people like Wang Qinruo can't see anyone at all. Even if you want to visit, others may not have time, so I'll send a prayer post notification first.
Soon Wang Qinruo responded, so Li Zhang went to Wang Qinruo's mansion on the 30th of this month, and on the 30th day of the year, he visited Wang Qinruo's mansion for ten days. When he came to the gate of the palace with gifts, he saw an old man with a low figure but extremely energetic standing in front of the door, with a very conspicuous tumor on his neck. Needless to ask, he must be Wang Qinruo, who is called the goiter.
"My younger generation, Li Zhang, pays homage to the Prime Minister Wang!" Li Zhang did not expect that Wang Qinruo would wait at the gate in person. He also walked forward quickly and looked at the other party. He saw that Wang Qinruo was about fifty or sixty years old, with gray hair and wrinkles on his face, and his facial features were very ordinary, but his energy was excellent, and his waist was straight and he did not look old at all.
"Li Ban doesn't have to be too polite to read. I heard that you have already served as the commander at a young age. This shows how much the Empress Dowager attaches to you!" Wang Qinruo hurriedly supported Li Zhang, and then said loudly intimately.
Li Zhang was also a little surprised when he heard this. The fact that he served as the commander of the musket battalion should be a secret. Others except Liu E didn't know about it. However, Wang Qinruo had just come to the capital and already knew about it. Could it be that Liu E told him?
"You are polite to Wang Xiang. I'm not in the capital for the next period of time. I heard that you asked our father and son to come to the mansion some time ago. Unfortunately, I didn't receive the news, otherwise I would have to meet Wang Xiang even if I returned to Beijing overnight!" Li Zhang also smiled and said, Wang Qinruo was not a temporary prime minister. According to Li Zhang's knowledge, Wang Qinruo was extremely trusted by Liu E as the prime minister this time, and he died until his term ended, so it was necessary to establish a good relationship with him.
"Hahaha~, I have heard that Li Ban read the name of Daming, so I wanted to meet this young hero from our Song Dynasty, but I didn't expect you to be away." Wang Qinruo laughed again, then reached out to invite Li Zhang and said, "This is not a place to speak. I have prepared a banquet inside, let's have a chat while eating!"
Wang Qinruo said, grabbing Li Zhang's arm with his own hands and walking towards the mansion. This posture is very close. Generally, only elders will do this to their nephews. Although Li Zhang felt a little awkward, he was not easy to refuse the enthusiasm of the party. He also followed the other party to the mansion and prepared a sumptuous banquet in the living room of the palace. But what surprised Li Zhang even more was that there was not even a person to accompany him in the hall. In other words, today's banquet was only him and Wang Qinruo.
Chapter completed!