According to the rules among Dachen officials, there is no need to kneel down and worship.
Theoretically speaking, even if he is a junior official of the eighth or ninth rank, when he sees the prime minister of the dynasty, he will just hand over his hand and call him prime minister to end the matter.
Of course, there are many officials who like to flatter and kneel down to welcome superiors.
However, now Zheng Ling is a fifth-rank Yuanwailang, and Shen Yi is a fifth-rank doctor. They are only half a rank away. Even the most flattering official will not be able to kneel down and bow down.
But Zheng Ling's head is smooth and silky.
And sincerely.
Because for an official like him with no big background, every time he climbs up the official ranks, it is extremely difficult!
And Mr. Shen took a crucial step forward for him.
If he can become the deputy to the chief officer of the first division at this age, then even if he has to pass the qualifications, he can become a doctor in the sixth division. If there is a chance in the future, he can even touch the corner of the assistant minister!
Even if you can't touch it, the imperial court still has retirement benefits.
When you retire and return to your hometown, you can retire with the treatment of a minister, which can be regarded as honoring your ancestors.
And if you don't take this crucial step, you will probably work in the position of a boss for most of your life in the future, and when you finally retire, you will be given the symbolic title of Yuanwailang.
Shen Yi's great-grandfather, a foreign minister from the Ministry of Industry, retired and returned to Jiangdu through this procedure.
more importantly!
After what happened today, Zheng Yuanwai came to an extremely profound understanding of who he should hug the most!
He has little contact with a minister and two ministers, but the immediate boss in front of him, who is in the imperial court, is the one he should hug the most!
After all, if he guessed correctly, the young doctor should have just returned from the palace!
Mr. Shen hurriedly stepped forward, helped Zheng Ling up, shook his head repeatedly and said, "What is Mr. Zheng doing? It's so embarrassing for Shen."
After Zheng Ling stood up, Shen Yi smiled and said: "It seems that Mr. Zheng is already a member of our Martial Arts Department?"
Zheng Ling nodded quickly and said: "It all depends on your support..."
"The lower official has sent people to Guiyun Tower to book a banquet. Tonight, your Excellency, no matter what, you can enjoy it..."
"There's nothing wrong with eating."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "Are you going to invite me alone today, or are you going to invite all the colleagues from the Martial Arts Department?"
"I'm going to invite you alone today."
Zheng Ling took a deep breath and said, "Tomorrow, I will host another banquet for my colleagues in the Martial Arts Department."
Having said this, he lowered his head and smiled bitterly: "After all, Guiyun Tower is too expensive. If too many people go there, even the lower officials will feel pain."
Mr. Shen smiled hoarsely: "It seems that Mr. Zheng is an upright official who does not get stuck or take things."
"An upright official is not considered a good official."
Zheng Ling lowered his head slightly and said: "Let me tell you the truth, my lord, in the past two years when I have been the head of the Martial Arts Department, I sometimes took money from others, but I have never done anything untoward..."
This sentence can only be said by a confidant.
Hearing this, Mr. Shen patted Zheng Ling on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Since you are not willing to spend money, I will recommend a restaurant to you. There is Cuiyunlou in the north of the city, and the business is also very good. Mr. Zheng, you can invite your colleagues tomorrow
Go there to eat.”
Zheng Ling smiled bitterly and said: "I have heard of the name of Cuiyun Tower..."
"I'm afraid it won't be too cheap..."
"When you get there, mention my name."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "Don't tell me I'll give you a 30% discount."
Zheng Ling nodded thoughtfully, as if he had really memorized it.
Master Shen remembered something and said, "By the way, I have something to do this afternoon, and I may leave the Yamen soon. During the period of the Wu Xuan Department, Mr. Zheng, please pay more attention. If anything happens, just send me a message."
"
"Don't worry, sir!"
Zheng Yuanwai was full of energy: "I will definitely take good care of the Martial Arts Department for you!"
"That's what I said."
Mr. Shen shook his head and smiled: "It's you and I who work hand in hand to look after the Martial Arts Department for the court and your majesty."
"yes…"
Zheng Ling lowered his head and smiled: "It's all what you said, sir."
…………
After staying at the Ministry of War for a while and taking a nap, Shen Yi skipped work and left the imperial city.
At the gate of the imperial city, Jiang Sheng had been waiting with a carriage early. When he saw Shen Yi coming out, he immediately went up to greet her and asked: "Master, Brother Xu just greeted me and asked me to wait for you here. Let's
Are you leaving the city now?"
Shen Yi nodded, looked up at the still hot sun, wiped the sweat on his head and said, "Have you brought some change of clothes? This official uniform covers me, and it's really hot to death."
"Bring it."
Jiang Sheng said with a smile: "I brought some unlined clothes for you in the carriage. Just go in and change them."
"Um…"
Master Shen nodded and climbed into the carriage.
There was a small wooden box in the carriage. In the wooden box, there would be one or two sets of clothes that Shen Yi could change. He finally took off his cumbersome official uniform and threw it into the box. After putting on a single suit, Mr. Shen
Opening the curtain of the carriage, a cool breeze blew in his face, making him feel comfortable all over.
After stretching, he dozed off in the carriage. About half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the entrance of a manor.
Xu Fu was already waiting at the gate of the manor. When he saw Shen Yi, who was dressed in a blue singlet, jumping out of the carriage, he quickly lowered his head, cupped his hands and said, "Young Master."
Mr. Shen nodded, reached out and patted Xu Fu on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Let's go in and watch and chat at the same time."
Xu Fu nodded and said, "Yes, I will lead the young master in."
This manor is not particularly big. It was originally a farm, but it has been cleaned up now. Xu Fu took Shen Yi to meet the two Westerners and the dozen or so apprentices who were with them.
Of course, I also saw their glass-making furnace.
After looking at everything, the group arrived at the main hall of the manor. After taking a sip of the herbal tea poured by Xu Fu himself, Mr. Shen exhaled a breath of hot air and calmed down.
"It's already hot, but it gets even hotter near the stove. Zixing, you should also be more careful and prepare more cold water in the yard, so as not to hurt anyone due to the heat."
"Especially those two Westerners and those apprentices."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "They are all treasures, don't hurt them."
Although Xu Fu didn't understand the specific meaning of Shen Yi's words, he was a loyal executor, so he nodded directly and said: "Young Master orders, I will pay attention to it."
"I may leave Jiankang in two days and go out for a while."
Shen Yi put down his tea cup, paused and said, "While I'm away in Jiankang, the palace may send someone here, especially Eunuch Gao, who is most likely to come."
"Don't panic when someone comes to the palace. Just say what you need to say. There is nothing to hide."
Master Shen looked at Xu Fu indifferently and said, "When the time comes, the palace will probably give you some money. You don't have to be polite. Just take it."
Xu Fu nodded one by one: "I have written them all down."
"But making colored glaze is not the ultimate goal of a colored glaze workshop."
"Your goal is always to create a mirror that can see further."
Shen Yi said softly: "We need purer colored glaze, smoother surface polishing, and..."
"Use a wooden cylinder with a shell that can be retracted."
"To make this shell, I will find a way to transfer a few carpenters from the engineering department. It shouldn't be difficult."
After Shen Yi said so much in one breath, he rubbed his head and thought for a while, then continued: "That's all I can think of for the time being."
"correct…"
Master Shen remembered something again and continued: "This garden may need to be built larger, and one or two more furnaces for refining colored glaze will need to be built."
Having said this, he stood up, looked around, and said with a smile: "In the future, this inconspicuous garden may become the most famous Liulichang in Dachen and even the world."
Xu Fu never doubted Shen Yi's foresight. He stood directly behind Shen Yi and said, "Yes, we will definitely handle the matters that the young master has ordered."
"This glass business..."
Mr. Shen yawned and said, "You may make more money than you think, and you will make more money than doing business in the West, but you make money, don't focus on this.
"
"I understand."
Xu Fu said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, the trade routes to the West will not be interrupted. We will slowly bring you more treasures from the West."
Shen Yi nodded and asked, "Has the wedding date been set?"
"not yet."
Xu Fu was a little cautious when talking about this matter. He lowered his head and said, "Madam and Liu Niang are thinking about these things. I...I..."
"do not worry."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "It's just a casual question."
Having said this, he looked to the north and smiled.
"I hope I can go out this time and it won't delay your wedding."