Muchuan, as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, enjoys the emperor's order "not to go to court for hearings". While other officials have to wash up and change clothes before dawn, Muchuan himself is still sleeping.
Calculating it, Mo Zhu and Ouyang Bufan were more pitiful. They were fourth-rank ministers of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and they also had to go to the morning court.
Unlike Muchuan, the two of them stayed up all night with Muchuan yesterday and ended up having to go to court to discuss the matter before they could sleep for an hour.
The key point is that these two people are as timid as mice. I am afraid they want to take a nap in the court and are afraid of being scolded by other high-ranking officials. They are suffering from this, right?
Muchuan couldn't help but feel happy when he thought of Ouyang Bufan's appearance. He didn't know if the two of them were going home to catch up on their sleep.
"Forget it, I can't care about the two of them..." Muchuan suddenly remembered that he had to go to the Ministry of Industry for something to do today. Seeing that it was getting late, he had to leave quickly.
As a result, Muchuan opened the door and what happened in front of him shocked him.
There is a person kneeling in the doorway, respectful and wearing a black toga. Isn't it the captain of the guard, Heishan?
And it seemed that Heishan had been kneeling for a long time, his forehead was covered with sweat, his knees were weak and trembling, and his face was slightly pale.
"I said... Montenegro, what on earth are you doing?"
Muchuan asked in astonishment.
"Lord Muchuan!"
Heishan shouted in surprise, then put his hands on the ground and knocked his forehead heavily on the floor: "The adults are on top, I have something to ask for."
So Heishan entrusted Muchuan with help?
Just help, do you need to make such a big fight?
Muchuan then helped Heishan up, saying that he would stand up and talk if anything happened.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Heishan stood up, his feet were so painful and weak that he was about to fall down. Fortunately, Muchuan's eyesight was quick and his hands were strong, so he could avoid falling. It was obvious that Heishan was really kneeling for a long time, otherwise his feet would not be like this.
So tired.
After bringing Heishan into the side room, Muchuan asked him to sit down and asked, "So Heishan, what are you doing here?"
Even if you ask me for help, you don't have to kneel outside for a long time, right?"
"I heard from the maids in the mansion that your Majesty doesn't like others disturbing your peaceful rest, so you are kneeling outside like this..."
Muchuan couldn't help but rolled his eyes. Does Heishan think kneeling like this can show his sincerity?
In Muchuan's view, Heishan was acting foolishly.
But since Montenegro is so solemn about the matter, I'm afraid the task the other party wants to entrust is not light.
But what will Montenegro entrust?
According to Muchuan's knowledge, Heishan was born in a farmer's family. He had no brothers in the family and was the only son.
Although he comes from an ordinary background, his family background is not bad. Both his parents and the whole family have enough food, so he should not encounter any trouble.
Muchuan calmed down slightly and said, "Tell me, Heishan, what exactly is going on?
If it is within the scope of my ability, I can also help."
"Thank you, sir!"
Heishan was disrespectful and began to express his inner troubles.
Heishan was born in a peasant family. Everything was fine at home and he should have had no desires or desires. However, he changed six months ago, all because of a young woman.
The woman was in her prime when she was getting married, but her family was poor, so her parents had requested that if a man wanted to marry her, he must be an important member of the court or a wealthy gentry.
Heishan loved that woman and had made a lifelong commitment to her after several private meetings. However, "the parents ordered the matchmaker", if her parents did not agree, there was nothing he could do.
For this reason, Heishan wants to obtain a military position! He does not want to become an unknown bodyguard!
"Mr. Muchuan, this request is really presumptuous...but only adults can help me! Please, sir!"
After saying that, Heishan knelt down again with a plop.
Fortunately, Muchuan had quick eyesight and quick hands and immediately held down the opponent's arm, preventing Heishan from kneeling down.
It's just that Heishan and Temujin Dali are so similar. It's not that they have similar personalities, but they have exactly the same "kneeling" habit, and they kneel to Muchuan at every turn.
So Muchuan took the lead and said: "If you want my help, you have to give up your kneeling etiquette! In the future, you should also tell the other guards that if it is no big deal, don't kneel down for me again. It annoys me!"
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"Yes...yes, sir."
"About you...I'm sorry, I can't help you."
In fact, Muchuan knew why Montenegro inexplicably proposed to obtain an official position. He probably had such an idea after seeing Temujin's strength.
After all, Heishan and Temujin Dali had similar backgrounds, both were servants in the mansion, and both were proficient in martial arts.
At this time, Temujin vigorously obtained the rank of ninth-level "soldier cao and joined the army", but Heishan was still a bodyguard, which made him mentally unbalanced.
Of course, it was the woman who drove Heishan to take action. If it weren't for her feelings, I'm afraid the introverted Heishan would not have made such a bold and presumptuous request to Muchuan.
Unfortunately, Muchuan does not have the final say on the matter of "official positions". Official positions above the fifth rank are usually initiated by Zhongshu Sheng, a first-rank civil and military meritorious minister, and the prime minister, and can only be promoted with the approval of His Majesty Li Shimin.
Like Ouyang Bufan and Mo Zhu, they are all in this category.
As for those below the fifth rank, they were mostly selected through the imperial examination system and appointed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
If someone with extraordinary ability can be promoted in an exceptional way, it only needs to be initiated by the Zhongshu Ministry, reviewed by the Ministry of Men, and approved by the prime minister.
Muchuan's military position is from the second-grade general of the army. His status and power are indeed very great, but even he cannot appoint people for no reason! Because Heishan has no meritorious achievements, even if he wants to appoint someone, he cannot appoint him!
Muchuan explained the reasons one by one at this time, saying: "So it's a pity, I'm afraid I can't help with this matter."
"The villain understands, so the villain wants to go to the battlefield!"
It's easy to get an official or military position, just make meritorious deeds!
At this time, the Tang Dynasty was having disputes with other countries on the border, especially Goguryeo. If Heishan could make a contribution in this dispute, wouldn't he be as powerful as Temujin?
After Naihe heard Heishan's idea, Muchuan couldn't help but said: "Do you know how long it will take you to reach the border now?"
"This... villain doesn't know."
"It takes more than a month to get back and forth from Chang'an City to the border. Counting your meritorious service and return at the border, it will take at least half a year! If it is slower, it will take at least two years!"
"Will it take so long..."
"That's right! So can that woman wait for you?"
Hearing what Heishan said, the young woman was not too young. Her parents were eager to marry her to the local landlords and nobles. They were afraid that when Heishan and his party returned from the border, the girl would have already been married.
Muchuan's reminder at this time was like an arrow hitting Heishan's chest, making him feel faintly sore and his body weak.
