Chen Zi'ang didn't have any backers in the court. Otherwise, would he be assigned to the poor and remote place in Fencheng Mansion? But he didn't have money to make friends, so he got to this point.
After he reported to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Civil Affairs did not demote him, but they did not arrange his whereabouts. They just asked him to wait until there was a vacancy somewhere before making arrangements...
This is just leaving him idle, why not just demote him! There are many people like him in the capital who are waiting for their missing children! If it is a matter of first come, first served, he will have to wait until the year of the monkey and the horse and the moon!
After waiting for a while, there was no news. Rice in Beijing was expensive and he was renting a house, so his financial resources began to become tight. He spent a lot of money on giving gifts everywhere and looking for connections, but he still had more than a thousand taels left.
Not much.
Later, I found out that Liu Langzhong, a member of the official staff, was from the same hometown as me, so I tried to find a way to find him, but no one saw him, and I suffered such a shame and humiliation!
I almost lost my breath and vomited blood.
Early this morning, I went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to inquire about news as usual. I overheard someone saying that Xiao Chen was in Fengyang at the moment, so I rushed over to see him in a hurry.
It's not that he wants to follow Xiao Chen's path, because his friendship with Xiao Chen is not deep. Even if he wants to ask someone, he can't open his mouth. Besides, it's up to two people whether they remember him and whether they want to see him.
.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen met him immediately and treated him very affectionately. He was so moved that he could no longer hold back his resentment and vented it out.
"These officials are also messing around!" Xiao Chen frowned, "How can a good official like Zi Ang be left idle? Xu Haiming has no clue about the people he employs, and the merit examination department is not doing well. They are just a bunch of losers!
I’ll have to have a good chat with Mr. Wang Anbang if I look back.”
The tone was so loud and pointed that Chen Ziang and others were silent and did not dare to answer the question.
After all, Xu Haiming is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He has a high position, is shrewd and capable, and is deeply appreciated by the emperor. I heard that he will be promoted to Minister Zuo... Maybe he will become a Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the future!
"Okay, let's not talk about these troublesome things today. Handong, Ziang, you two have visited my house for the first time. We should have set up a banquet for everyone to have a few drinks, but no, I have a dinner at noon.
, so..." Xiao Chen said.
After hearing this, the three people hurriedly stood up and asked to leave, thinking that Xiao Chen was expelling them.
"So I plan to take you to the banquet. Even if I borrow someone else's wine and treat you as guests, you have to appreciate it." Xiao Chen didn't mean that.
Several people hurriedly declined, because the words sounded polite, but they were not stupid enough to take it seriously.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen took it seriously, "Ming Tao, you don't have an official status. It's not appropriate to follow me. I'll ask Wenzhou to have a few drinks with you later. You two brothers haven't seen each other for a long time, right? Handong and Zi'ang
Come with me, Wenzhou, you first prepare four generous gifts, which belong to the two of them, what the heck, if you two come to worship me, I have to give you gifts!"
Although it was a curse word, it was so cordial that Chen Ziang and Lin Han felt so comfortable hearing it!
Do you feel happy inside and out?
Shi Mingtao was also very happy. This shows that Mr. Xiao does not regard me as an outsider at all. Otherwise, how could he talk like this?
Besides, Xu Wenzhou is the number one housekeeper in Yanyun. Although he is dressed in white, he carries a lot of weight.
So, Mr. Xiao, I don’t know whose house you want to take us to for the banquet?
"Didn't I just tell you Handong to apologize to the prince? I'll take you to give him a delicious meal by the way." Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Let's go, let's go and inspect Prince Zhongcheng's house.
Food.”
Huh? The two of them were shocked to hear this and were stunned together.
It turns out that we are really going to the prince’s house, or Prince Zhongcheng Li Wanyun!
This, this... why don't we follow?
When he came back to his senses, Lin Han looked excited, and Chen Ziang was very excited, but they both said they didn't dare to go, saying that their legs were a little weak now...
Xiao Chen led the two of them to Prince Zhongcheng's Mansion. The soldiers in front of the door immediately invited them into the mansion and went inside to report. Soon Duanmu Nanfeng came out with a smile, "Master Xiao, the prince said that you are shameless. You have a big belly."
It’s okay for the Han to come and eat and drink for free, but what does it mean to bring two helpers to eat?”
But he smiled at Lin Han and Chen Ziang and said, "General Lin, Mr. Chen, this is a joke between the prince and Mr. Xiao, but you two must not pay attention to it. The prince is very happy when you come, why do you spend so much? Give it to him.
I don’t even dare to accept my generous gift. Please take it away later. You see, I’m just gossiping, but I’m also neglecting you. Come in quickly and invite me!”
Only then did the two of them realize how familiar Xiao Chen was with Prince Zhongcheng. They had never heard of anyone that Li Wanyun, the iron-blooded and iron-faced prince, had joked with...
I also understood why Xiao Chen prepared two gifts for them. It turned out that Uncle Guo was also there!
So the rumors between the two of them may be true... Bah, bah, bah! Don't dare to talk nonsense about this, nor can you even think about it!
We hurriedly received the gift, and begged Uncle Guo to accept our small kindness. If Uncle Guo did not accept our kindness, we would not dare to go in...
After entering, I discovered that there were two other distinguished guests, a fat man named Li Hong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and a thin man named Liu Wenzheng, the doctor of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
King Zhongcheng was not as cold-faced as the legend said. He was very polite when he saw them, and even greeted them with a few greetings. The two of them were flattered, but also secretly frightened, because they knew that the reason why they were favored by the prince was, in the end, still
Mr. Xiao’s face.
Mr. Xiao’s face is really as big as the sky!
"Zi'ang, why don't you come to Fengyang City to find me, Ang?" Liu Wenzheng also knew Chen Zi'ang. He was the one who sent Liu Guifei to visit her last time. When he saw Chen Zi'ang, he laughed, "Why is there only this Prince's Mansion?"
How can a big temple accommodate you? Why don't you want to see my humble home?"
"Don't dare, don't dare." Chen Zi'ang was sweating all over his back and his legs were so nervous that he didn't even hear what Liu Wenzheng said.
"You kid are talking nonsense in front of the prince. Be careful to offend the prince and slap you." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Haha, that's not possible. I am now asking Wen Zheng for help, how dare I offend him?" Li Wanyun said with a smile.
"Oh, what the prince said is bad, otherwise I'd better give him a hard time!" Liu Wenzheng looked frightened.
A few jokes and the atmosphere became lively.
They were the only ones who came to eat today. When everyone arrived, the banquet started.
"Everyone, today is a family banquet. You don't have to be restrained. If you don't mind that the wine in my house is not good, then let's all drink to our heart's content. Let's get drunk before resting!" Li Wanyun was in a good mood and laughed heartily.
"I won't toast the prince anymore. You don't need to toast him. The prince doesn't care about your glasses of wine. If you want to do so, do it from the bottom of your heart!" Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Hahaha, what Xiao Chen said makes sense, that's how it works." Li Wanyun laughed loudly.