Chapter 1929, the British prince who is eager to marry his daughter
Here at the entrance of Liu Jin's mansion in the capital, a dozen students including Tian Yuanshan, Zeng Ziying, Sun Tianjing, Chen Peter, Jiang Xi, Li Xiangdong, Yun Tiankong, Ruan Wenhao and others came together.
"Brother Tian, why didn't you tell me earlier when you left the hotel? It's really rude for us to be in such a hurry to visit Liu Gong, the current chief minister of the cabinet."
Zeng Ziying looked at the gate of Liu Mansion and said with some annoyance.
This Tian Yuanshan was really hesitant. When he was in the hotel, he didn't dare to tell everyone who he was visiting. If everyone wanted to follow him, they just went with him.
When they arrived at the gate of Liu Mansion, everyone realized that they were going to visit the current chief minister of the cabinet, Liu Jin and Liu Gong.
"Yes, Brother Tian~"
"At first, everyone only mentioned some dried fish and dried meat from Huangjinzhou. They thought that the person visiting was not very important, so they were not prepared. Who knew it was the current Mr. Liu? This is great.
It must be rude."
Sun Tianjing also followed suit.
Although everyone complained about Tian Yuanshan, when they arrived at the gate of Liu's residence, they all quickly tidied up their clothes and appearance.
It is a great honor for students like them to have the opportunity to visit Liu Gong, the current chief minister of the cabinet.
Liu Jin is not yet forty years old, and he is a popular figure in front of the emperor and the chief minister of the cabinet. I am afraid that Liu Jin will be the chief minister of the cabinet for a long time from now on.
If you can gain Liu Gong's admiration and become an official in the court in the future, you will definitely have a smooth career and a smooth career, so you will naturally need to perform well.
"Yes, Brother Tian is really not loyal enough."
"If we have such a relationship with Mr. Liu, we should tell everyone earlier. In this way, we can prepare in advance."
"Now everyone knows nothing about Liu Gong's preferences, personality, style, etc., and without any preparation, it is really rude to go to see Liu Gong in such a hurry."
Jiang Xi also nodded and said.
If you know that Tian Yuanshan is going to visit Liu Jin today, then everyone should do your homework in advance.
For example, research what Liu Jin likes, antique calligraphy and painting, gold, silver, jewelry, emerald agate, etc., so that everyone can prepare in advance and send some gifts.
The key point is to study Liu Jin's political opinions and personality. When visiting, you can express some of your opinions and opinions appropriately, so that you can be more consistent and appreciated.
Also, if your literary talent is good, you will naturally need to prepare some beautifully written poems and songs in advance, and let the other party appreciate them when the time comes, so as to gain their appreciation with your literary talent.
These are all methods that everyone has used in the past. Often, visiting a minister of the DPRK requires preparation for a long time in advance, rather than going in a hurry.
Even the content of what you will say during the visit, how you will answer, etc. must be thought through in advance to avoid leaving a bad impression on the other party.
"I didn't know that everyone would come with me."
Tian Yuanshan also said with a wry smile.
Originally, I just wanted to visit Liu Jin as a junior nephew and give him some local specialties from Huangjinzhou, and then ask Liu Jin to help introduce him to visit Emperor Hongzhi in the palace and give some local specialties to Emperor Hongzhi.
Who knew you would insist on coming along to join in the fun? What can I do?
Now, these dozen people have come to visit Liu Gong together, and Liu Jin may not be willing to see these people.
There was no choice but to come and arrive at the gate of Liu Mansion. Tian Yuanshan could only bite the bullet and step forward to inform him of his identity and request for a visit.
In the study room of Liu Mansion, Liu Jin was meeting with the British Duke Zhang Lun.
Liu Jin had a very good relationship with the British government. When Zhang Mao was here, they had frequent contacts. He also had a very good relationship with Zhang Lun. They were both about the same age and had many common topics.
"Time flies so fast!"
"I think back then you won the top prize and married two beauties all at once. This made countless people in the capital envious and jealous."
"In the blink of an eye, even Liu Xin has grown up."
Zhang Lun lamented that time flies by so quickly. In the blink of an eye, Liu Jin went from being a scholar to being the chief minister of the cabinet. Even his children were already 17 years old.
When Zhang Lun mentioned Liu Xin, he naturally did not do it casually, because he came here to urge Liu Jin to quickly bring someone to his home to propose marriage and marry his daughter to Liu Xin.
My daughter is now nineteen years old. If she doesn't get married, she will become an old girl.
In the past, Liu Jin always put it off, saying that the child was too young and getting married too early was not good for the child, so he kept putting it off, otherwise he would have got married last year.
Now Liu Jin's second son Liu Da is married, and it is said that he will give birth to a child soon. Liu Xin is the eldest son, so there is no reason to delay.
"Zhang Lun, you know how to laugh at me."
Liu Jin smiled, then thought about it and said to Liu Xin beside him: "Your father-in-law is here to urge you to marry his precious daughter home quickly. Do you want to get married this year?"
When Liu Xin heard this, he was slightly startled, and then he understood it all at once. He thought about it and said, "It's all up to the parents to make the decision~"
"Hmm~"
Liu Jin nodded with satisfaction, then smiled and said to Zhang Lun, "How about we pick a good day and finish the matter?"
"Haha, great, I've been waiting for your words for a long time."
When Zhang Lun heard this, he nodded happily.
I feel helpless when I think about it. Whoever wants to marry their daughter has to rush her daughter to come over and marry her back as quickly as I do.
But there was no way, this marriage was decided by his grandfather Zhang Mao and Liu Jin together, and Zhang Lun was very satisfied with Liu Xin's child.
They grew up watching each other. Liu Jin's family had a very strict upbringing. The children in the family did not look like playboys at all. They all loved studying since they were young and had good personalities. They were also extremely handsome and handsome. They inherited Liu Jin.
and Xu Waner’s excellent genes.
Of course, Liu Xin’s family background goes without saying. He will definitely inherit the title of Duke of Liao from Liu Jin in the future. His father is Duke of Liao, the chief minister of the cabinet, and his mother is the sister of Duke Ding. There is nothing to say, absolutely.
It's the golden turtle's son-in-law.
"Liu Xin, if you have time, come and sit at my house."
Then Zhang Lun also said to Liu Xin.
The Duke of Liao, Duke of Ying, Duke of Cheng, and Duke of Ding almost all wear the same pair of trousers. The elders are close to each other. The children in the family have been playing together since childhood and are very familiar with each other.
"Yes, uncle~"
Liu Xin nodded quickly and agreed.
"You kid is just too thin-skinned. If Zhang Yun bullies you in the future, just tell me and I will help you fix her."
Zhang Lun was very satisfied when he looked at Liu Xin. Liu Xin looked more like Xu Waner, more delicate and quieter. Then he thought about his daughter Zhang Yun. She has the same personality as a boy since she was a child, plus her age.
He is two years older than Liu Xin, so he grew up bullying Liu Xin.
"Forehead..."
Liu Xin didn't know how to answer for a moment. It seems that these words have been said by men to women since ancient times, and he did the opposite.
However, recalling the painful experience of being bullied by Zhang Yun when he was a child, Liu Xin also understood why his cheap father-in-law said this.
"Haha~"
Liu Jin on the side laughed.
At this time, the housekeeper came in and said, "Master, there is a student named Tian Yuanshan who came from Huanghuangzhou and brought a dozen students to visit."
"Tian Yuanshan?"
Liu Jin originally wanted to say no, but when he heard it was Tian Yuanshan, he thought for a while and said, "Take them to the living room."
"Yes, Master~"
The housekeeper also hurriedly made arrangements.
Liu Jin has his own set of rules for meeting guests. Guests like Zhang Lun, who are very familiar and have good relationships, are always received in the study. As for ordinary guests, they are all received in the living room.
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"Brother Liu, it's settled like this. You made the arrangements earlier. I'm waiting to hold my grandson."
Zhang Lun saw that Liu Jin had something to do, and his purpose of coming was achieved, so he got up and prepared to leave.
"Haha, okay."
Liu Jin naturally agreed with a happy smile.
Then he and Liu Xin sent Zhang Lun outside the gate, and then came to the living room to prepare to meet Tian Yuanshan and others.
Here in the living room of Liu Mansion, Tian Yuanshan, Zeng Ziying, Sun Tianjing and others are waiting patiently. At the same time, they are constantly thinking in their hearts about how to leave a good impression on Liu Jin later.
This Liu Jin is not an ordinary official. He is the chief minister of the current cabinet. He holds a high position and is a popular figure around the emperor and the prince. For a long time to come, Liu Jin will have the most say in the court.
people.
If you can gain his appreciation, there will be no problem in rising to prominence.
Everyone didn't wait too long, Liu Jin walked in with a smile on his face.
"Mr. Liu~"
"I've met Liu Gong~"
When Tian Yuanshan and others saw it, they immediately stood up and saluted Liu Jin.
"Well, everyone, please take a seat~"
Liu Jin returned the favor, smiled and motioned for everyone to sit down.
Liu Jin glanced around and discovered something interesting. Among the dozen or so students who came to visit him, several of them had high noses, deep eyebrows, dark skin, and prominent cheekbones. They looked like they were Southeast Asians.
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This is interesting. It seems that the Ming Dynasty's sinicization policy and the Ming Dynasty policy were implemented very well. Students from minority tribes in various places are also constantly emerging.
This is also very good. Only by promoting the policy of Ming and Sinicization can we turn these border areas into real Ming territories and allow people from these minority tribes to become real Ming people. Since ancient times, I am afraid that only the current Ming Empire can
to be able to actually do this.
In a few decades or hundreds of years, there will really be no need to distinguish between Han people and Hu people, they will all be Ming people.