Early the next morning, Wang Wuji, Minister of Rites, came to visit Xue Bingtian with gifts.
When Xue Bingtian heard that Wang Wuji was coming, he was speechless. They were both the same people and about the same age, but why was the gap so big?
He went to bed in the morning and just wanted to lie in bed to catch up on his sleep. Wang Wuji was still in the mood to visit him. You didn't sleep while others were still sleeping.
Although Xue Bingtian thought so in his heart, he still asked someone to lead the way and went out to meet Wang Wuji.
"Haha! Mr. Xue! I heard that you have to catch up on your sleep every time you go to court. I'm here to visit today, so I won't disturb you."
Wang Wuji saw Xue Bingtian and said with a smile.
Xue Bingtian scolded Wang Wuji hundreds of times in his heart, thinking, you know you are affecting me to catch up on my sleep, but you still come!
"Haha! Mr. Wang, don't bother me at all. Come in quickly. We have a good chat today."
Xue Bingtian said with a smile.
The two came to a pavilion, and a servant brought a pot of fine Tieguanyin. Xue Bingtian poured a cup for Wang Wuji, and then said with a smile: "Master Wang, I wonder why you came to me this time?"
Wang Wuji smiled and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that I have to go to the Ministry of Justice to find Du Buju and Du Shangshu, so I invite Mr. Xue to go with me."
Forehead……
Are you still a human being?
At this time, Xue Bingtian really wanted to pry open Wang Wuji's head to see if it was full of excrement. Why did you go to see Du Buju? Why did you take me with you?
"Sir Wang, the relationship between our Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment has always been normal. I wonder why you went to the Ministry of Punishment?
Why do you have to take me with you?"
Xue Bingtian asked in a deep voice.
Wang Wuji smiled and said: "Haha! In fact, this was the suggestion of Minister Liu Chengfeng. Didn't His Highness the Crown Prince recently issue a task to your Ministry of Rites?
We, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Punishment need to cooperate to complete this."
Grass!
When Xue Bingtian heard that this matter was related to Liu Chengfeng, he scolded all the eighteen generations of Liu Chengfeng's ancestors in his heart. He thought to himself, this bastard jumped over him and directly proposed to His Highness the Crown Prince. How dare he cheat?
Own.
"Master Wang, since it was Minister Liu who brought up this matter, why don't you just discuss it with him? Why do you have to bring me in?"
Xue Bingtian said in a deep voice.
Wang Wuji saw that Xue Bingtian had a problem with Liu Chengfeng, but considering that Liu Chengfeng was suddenly promoted, it was normal for Xue Bingtian to dislike him.
"Haha! Mr. Xue, you can't think of it this way. Tell me, His Highness the Prince asked Liu Chengfeng to help the servants learn simplified Chinese characters. Can he do it?"
"As long as the common people have learned simplified Chinese characters, the seeds they sow in the second year will be provided by the imperial court. Can he accomplish this without the help of the Ministry of Punishment?"
"To put it bluntly, these two tasks are not something he can accomplish. However, if he cannot do it, will it be good for the Ministry of Rites?"
When Wang Wuji said this, he looked straight at Xue Bingtian.
this……
Xue Bingtian was stunned, yes! If these two things cannot be done, it will not be of any benefit to the Ministry of Rites, but it will make His Royal Highness the Prince dissatisfied.
"Master Wang, please continue."
Xue Bingtian said.
"What else should I say?
Aren't these reasons enough?
Mr. Xue, if I were you, I would not only intervene in this matter, but also intervene beautifully!"
"You accomplished this in the end, how could His Highness not know that?
Not only will you share the credit, but it will also create a positive image for His Royal Highness."
Wang Wuji said in a deep voice.
Tsk tsk!
At this moment, Xue Bingtian was moved, and he was thinking about the benefits of this matter...
"Master Wang is very considerate. I'm going to do this."
Xue Bingtian thought for a long time and made a decision.
Wang Wuji suddenly changed his smile and said: "Master Wang, since you have made a decision, let's set off now sooner rather than later."
With that said, Wang Wuji picked up the gift and walked out. Xue Bingtian was stunned, pointed at the gift in Wang Wuji's hand and asked: "Master Wang, is this?"
"Oh! Mr. Xue is asking about the gift I am holding in my hand. I prepared this for Du Buju and Du Shangshu. As you know, when you go to someone to do something, you will definitely bring some gifts."
Wang Wuji said with a smile.
Creak!
At this time, Xue Bingtian's fists clenched loudly. Damn Wang Wuji, you did it on purpose. Didn't you come to me to ask me to do something?
"I see, Mr. Wang is thoughtful. How about I prepare some gifts too?"
Xue Bingtian looked at Wang Wuji and said through gritted teeth.
Wang Wuji looked at Xue Bingtian with a look of disgust, and thought to himself, these people in the Ministry of Rites are all sour scholars. Are they so stingy that you can't bear to bring a gift?
"Mr.
Wang Wuji said with a smile.
"Haha! It turns out that Mr. Wang asked me for help today."
Xue Bingtian said with a smile.
He thought to himself, I have already said this, you should understand, you didn't give me a gift.
"I must be here to find Mr. Xue for help. Mr. Xue, let's go!"
Wang Wuji said, pulling Xue Bingtian and walking out.
Xue Bingtian waited for Xue Bingtian with his eyes all the way. When the two came to the Criminal Department, they walked in without anyone informing them.
Du Buju, the Minister of Punishment, was sitting opposite Liu Chengfeng, drinking tea.
"Master Du, what do you think of my proposal? I've already said hello to the staff. As long as you agree, I can arrange the assessment in three to five days."
Liu Chengfeng said with a smile.
Du Buju continued to drink tea and remained silent. This seemed to be a good thing, but for him, it was actually a very dangerous thing.
After all, in today's Ministry of Punishment, everyone from officials to servants takes orders from him. If the servants also start to register in the Ministry of Personnel and cannot be dismissed easily, wouldn't his power be greatly reduced?
Moreover, officers, policemen, etc. must first learn simplified Chinese and pass the assessment of the Ministry of Rites before they can become officers. This means that if they want to add people to the Ministry of Punishment in the future, they need to pass the review of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel.
I absolutely cannot agree to this!
After thinking about this, Du Buju said in a deep voice: "Master Liu, you have just been promoted to Minister of Rites by His Royal Highness. It is really gratifying. How about I serve as a host today and treat you to a meal to celebrate?"
After hearing this, Liu Chengfeng said with a smile: "Master Du, I already held a reception banquet yesterday and invited Master Du. However, Master Du did not go in the end. If we want to celebrate today, I will naturally invite Du.