"Oh, isn't this Mr. Liu? If it hadn't been for the event organized by the emperor, I'm afraid you and I wouldn't have been able to meet each other for more than ten years!"
As soon as they met in the imperial dining room, they got together and talked about recent events.
"No wonder, since we parted ways in Shanxi, I'm afraid we haven't seen each other for ten years. If it weren't for a coincidence, I wouldn't have known that you had been transferred to the palace!"
Even though they were transferred from the local area to the central government, the two men only held insignificant positions and had no contact with each other.
On this day, all the rooms in the imperial dining room were used to place chopping boards. Tables of large and small sizes were lined up side by side, and a large number of tables were also placed in the open space outside.
Because the imperial dining room is only a place where a few dignitaries usually cook, the area is not large. But now most of the officials above the court, and even ordinary eunuchs and maids, are coming over. The imperial dining room obviously cannot hold it.
The only option is to put the table outside.
Therefore, an interesting phenomenon formed, that is, people in high positions consciously walked into the house, while those with low status, even the most ordinary eunuchs and maids, stood silently outside the house.
"Isn't this Mr. Feng? You are the latest celebrity. Please come in quickly. It's windy outside and don't catch a cold!"
At this time, Mr. Feng from the Ministry of Industry was quietly making dumplings, but in the blink of an eye, someone recognized him and took his arm and walked into the house.
"Alas, I'm wrapping up outside and just having fun, why are you dragging me in? Besides, I'm wearing a lot of clothes today. It's too hot in the house, but it's cooler outside!"
Isn't it different inside and outside the house? You just look at the warmth inside the house, right?
"Master Feng, look at all the people outside, you are the minister of the Ministry of Works!"
Although he is only a minister now, he is summoned by the emperor every day. This status and status are not much worse than those mentioned above.
Moreover, I heard that the emperor seemed to have prepared a high-ranking official for him, and when new currency was issued, he would be transferred to another position.
If they don’t seize this opportunity to gain connections and wait until they get promoted, who will think highly of you then?
"What's wrong? Does this gentleman mean to look down on us who do menial work?"
Master Feng's expression immediately changed, frightening the two people who came to win over him.
The purpose of their coming was to leave a good impression on Mr. Liu, who was about to be promoted.
But this time, not only did I not leave a good impression, but I was also disliked and hostile by others. What should I do?
The two of them complained in their hearts, but at this point, they could only bite the bullet and continue talking.
If they sneak back like this, wouldn't it be to let everyone present know that the two of them have offended Mr. Feng, who is currently in a rage? By then, the two of them will inevitably be ostracized by most officials in the court. Then they
The future of both of them is over.
"Master Feng, that's not what we meant!"
"Yes, yes, your body is more delicate than theirs. It's a cold day outside and the wind is blowing. If you accidentally hurt your body and catch the wind and cold, it will be difficult to work after that!"
"
You and I say each other,
"Yes, even if your body is injured, the task entrusted by His Majesty to the Ministry of Industry will not be carried out normally. You are an important person in this project. If your Majesty's important event is delayed because of your cold,
, I have betrayed His Majesty’s trust in you, then this is my fault!”
Although flattering someone doesn't always work when they come back, this is what everyone likes to hear.
After hearing this, Lord Feng's expression turned from anger to joy.
Sure enough, even these two officials who had never met could see my role in the Ministry of Industry.
And what they said is not unreasonable. If I betray His Majesty's trust in the Ministry of Works because of my personal affairs, then I will not be able to express my gratitude to the craftsmen who work day and night in the Ministry of Works!
But he looked at the palace maids, eunuchs and handymen outside, and then at the officials in the room, and he still couldn't make a choice.
The two of them saw that Master Feng's mood seemed to have improved, and they were secretly happy. Now they had a good impression.
If Lord Feng is brought in next, and then they have a warm conversation with Lord Feng in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, wouldn't this mean that they have a very good relationship with Lord Feng?
For Lord Feng's sake, their future activities in the palace will also receive a lot of care!
For these two officials with no background, this is something they would never dare to dream of!
If they can have more contacts in the future, let's not say how big the officials are, at least in this palace, they can straighten their backs and behave.
"Master Feng, I didn't expect you to be outside!"
The three of them were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice a person walking in, causing all the officials present to fall silent!
And this high-ranking official who caught the attention of all the officials in the room actually came to Master Feng first!
"Master Yang!"
Feng was stunned for a moment when he heard the voice, and then greeted him warmly. But when the two small officials who came to establish relationships were frightened when they saw who it was, they were frightened.
Who is Mr. Yang?
That was the right-hand man of the emperor!
His status and power can be said to be second only to His Majesty. Even Su Wu is probably not as good as Master Yang!
After all, when His Highness led the army to march into western Sichuan, the person who oversaw the country was Mr. Yang, the head of the cabinet!
In the history of the Ming Dynasty, the only people who could do this were probably only the princes and grandsons of the past dynasties. Mr. Yang was not a descendant of His Majesty the Emperor, but he could still be appointed by His Majesty to such an important position.
It is enough to show that His Majesty has trust in Mr. Yang!
A true existence that is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people!
For these two little officials, that is a huge mountain that is out of reach!
"Yang...Mr. Yang! I didn't expect you to come here too!"
The voices of these two officials were already trembling. They dared to talk to Mr. Feng here because Mr. Feng had not been promoted yet, and Mr. Yang stood at the top of the pyramid of all officials.
Even ten promoted Masters Feng can't compare to one Yang Shiqi!
"How can I, as a minister, not come to the grand ceremony held by His Majesty?"
Yang Shiqi said and looked at the dumplings made by Mr. Feng on the chopping board.
"Brother Feng, your skills in making dumplings are quite good!"
"Why don't you share some with me after you cook it?"