"Master Xiao Zhu is too modest. This cabinet minister is different from other ministers. He is a confidential place. He is close to the holy family. How many people would never dream of such a good thing." Feng Bao looked at Zhu Ping'an and smiled.
Said with a smile.
"It's precisely because it's a confidential place that I'm worried. I don't have the skills and experience, and my personality is not lovable. If I offend any big shot, I won't be able to take it easy." Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"I don't know about others, but Master Xiao Zhu is definitely qualified for this position." Feng Bao has full confidence in Zhu Pingan.
After finishing speaking, Feng Bao smiled slightly and continued, "Besides, Mr. Xiao Zhu, Si Zhilang, was appointed by the Holy One. If Mr. Xiao Zhu doesn't believe in himself, doesn't he still believe in the Holy One's vision?"
"How dare you, how dare you?" Zhu Ping'an cupped his hands and said in apology. Even if he had ten more courages, he wouldn't dare.
"Don't be anxious, Mr. Xiao Zhu. The Za family is just talking." Feng Baowei smiled, faced Zhu Ping'an and said, "Mr. Xiao Zhu is in charge of the cabinet. In the future, the Za family will have to ask Mr. Xiao Zhu for advice."
"Eunuch Feng is too polite to ask for advice. You and I are just communicating with each other." Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled, and then continued, "Besides, I will have to trouble my father-in-law to take care of me in the future."
"Of course. Thanks to Mr. Xiao Zhu's advice last time, the Za family has benefited a lot and has eliminated the shackles of the day."
As soon as Zhu Pingan finished speaking, Feng Bao nodded vigorously, and then secretly thanked Zhu Pingan for his instructions on the harem attendant system.
Because there were two other young eunuchs and housekeeper Li and others present, it was inconvenient to explain the affairs of the palace.
"I'm just providing an idea. The main thing is that Eunuch Feng practices it personally and practices diligently and diligently." Zhu Pingan smiled and shook his head, without any intention of taking credit.
Feng Bao is worth investing in. Although he is greedy for money, he is very loyal. This can be seen from the fact that he has never betrayed Zhang Juzheng since he got acquainted with Zhang Juzheng.
It is better to provide help in times of need than to add icing on the cake.
Now that Feng Bao is not well-known, has not yet risen, and is encountering difficulties, it is a good time to invest. Just like Lu Buwei's rare goods can live in Qin Yiren, the future benefits will naturally be immeasurable. That's why Zhu Ping'an will invest in Feng Bao when he encounters problems.
Enthusiastic to help.
"Master Xiao Zhu is truly a gentleman of the world, and he is no better than a miscellaneous family member."
Feng Bao was full of emotion and praise for Zhu Pingan's humble attitude and not taking credit. If he knew that Zhu Pingan was taking him as a bargain, he probably wouldn't think so.
Butler Li, who was standing in the main hall, was shocked when he saw Zhu Pingan chatting and laughing with the dignitaries in the palace.
After Feng Bao and Zhu Pingan chatted for a while, they got down to business.
Feng Bao was here to convey the oral instructions on behalf of Emperor Jiajing this time, so he certainly could not neglect the etiquette aspect.
The so-called oral edict, in layman's terms, refers to the oral imperial edict. In terms of etiquette, it will not go wrong if you prepare according to the edict.
Zhu Ping'an asked Butler Li to place the incense table in the middle of the main hall, then washed his hands and burned incense, getting everything ready.
After Zhu Ping'an's side was ready, Feng Bao officially began to convey the oral instructions.
Zhu Ping'an knelt at the door and listened to the instructions. Butler Li and other servants of the Linhuai Marquis Mansion all knelt outside the door and did not dare to move.
"Edict"
After the similar opening words of the oral oracle, the actual content of the oral oracle enters.
"As an official, you should be diligent and loyal to your duties. Zhu Ping'an will direct the cabinet the next day. Don't let me down."
After hearing this sentence, Zhu Ping'an cursed in his heart. My new official's family vacation was still several days away. Emperor Jiajing canceled his vacation with this sentence. And this was considered overtime, but he
He was also fined a year's salary.
Emperor Jiajing is the boss. He doesn't pay wages and makes people work overtime.
However, Zhu Ping'an just cursed in his heart, with a wise and wise expression on his face.
"I will give you a crown of fragrant leaves today."
At the end of the day, Feng Bao conveyed Emperor Jiajing's reward to Zhu Pingan, well, yes, a hat.
When Zhu Pingan heard this, he couldn't help but curse again.
Emperor Jiajing was really picky, so he rewarded him with a hat. The hat can be used for food.
Of course, the situation of thunder, rain and dew is graceful.
"Your Majesty, Zhu Pingan, obeys the decree and thanks the Lord for your kindness." Zhu Pingan knelt on the ground and saluted, with a look of gratitude on his face.
Feng Bao stepped forward and helped Zhu Pingan up, "Xiao Zhu, please get up quickly."
"Thank you, Eunuch Feng." Zhu Pingan stood up and thanked him.
"Lord Xiao Zhu, you're welcome. This is the fragrant leaf crown that the Holy One has given to Lord Xiao Zhu. Please keep it, Lord Xiao Zhu." Feng Bao said, taking the incense stick covered with red silk from the hands of the little eunuch on the side.
Ye Guan handed his hands to Zhu Pingan.
"My Lord, thank you for your kindness." Zhu Pingan took it with both hands respectfully.
"This crown was specially compiled by His Majesty. Mr. Xiao Zhu must wear this crown when he takes charge of the cabinet tomorrow." Feng Bao reminded Zhu Ping'an.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me. Pingan has written it down." Zhu Pingan thanked Feng Bao.
Zhu Ping'an had heard of the famous name of Xiangye Guan in modern times. The Xiangye Guan incident was also left in history.
It was around the 20th year of Jiajing. Emperor Jiajing believed in Taoism and was not only obsessed with refining elixirs and cultivating immortality. In his spare time, he also personally made five fragrant leaf crowns for Taoist priests, and enthusiastically rewarded them to the five closest ministers at the time.
.I guess Emperor Jiajing wanted to win over a few Taoist friends at that time. These five ministers included Xia Yan, the first assistant at the time, and Yan Song, the current chief assistant.
Xia Yan was disgusted with Emperor Jiajing's cultivation of immortality and alchemy. He did not believe in the Taoist superstition of alchemy and immortality at all. He was even more dismissive of the Taoist fragrant leaf crown rewarded by Emperor Jiajing. He never wore it once and left it at home to get worms; however,
Yan Song was different. Every time he met Emperor Jiajing, Yan Song wore a fragrant leaf crown. In order to show respect for the fragrant leaf crown, Yan Song also put a gauze outside the fragrant leaf crown, lest the incense would be soiled.
Ye Guan. As a result, Emperor Jiajing became more and more dissatisfied with Xia Yan, and became more and more satisfied with Yan Song. Gradually, Emperor Jiajing alienated Xia Yan and got close to Yan Song. This gave Yan Song the opportunity to join forces with Lu Bing to bring down the emperor.
Come to Xia Yan.
"Time is running out. The Za family has to go to reply to the decree, so I will take my leave now. When Mr. Xiao Zhu joins the cabinet tomorrow and he is free, the Za family will have a drink and talk with Mr. Xiao Zhu." Feng Bao handed the fragrant leaf crown to Zhu.
Peace, after the warning, he said goodbye and left.
Zhu Pingan politely asked to stay, but Feng Bao declined, saying that he would return to Xiyuan to follow up the order.
Business was important, Zhu Pingan expressed his understanding, so he sent Feng Bao to the gate of Linhuai Marquis Mansion, and watched Feng Bao and his entourage get into the sedan chair and leave for Xiyuan.