Chapter 754: Reading the decree, matchmaker Zhang Jun
Speaking of Diao Jincheng, he and Shao Xun were old acquaintances! Shao Xun had gotten to know this person through relationships since he was a doctor in the household department.
Diao Jincheng also took care of the Shao family, otherwise, the Shao family would not have developed so smoothly.
However, since becoming the minister, I don't know whether Diao Jincheng cherishes feathers or for other reasons, but he has gradually alienated the relationship with the Shao family.
"Hahaha!"
Diao Jincheng took two steps quickly and said, "Brother Shao, you and I haven't seen each other for a long time."
"Speaking of which, it is also my fault. You and I have known each other for a long time. However, as the government has been too busy in the past two years, I have neglected the contact with my brother. I hope that my brother will not be weird..." Yes
Shao Xun and Diao Jincheng were much more familiar with the prefect Zuo Jianzhang.
"How dare you, how dare you!"
Diao Jincheng could say this, but how could Shao Xun dare to listen to him like this?
Speaking of which, as a merchant family, how can we not respect the Minister of Household Affairs?
Not to mention that Diao Jincheng was polite to him, even if he had a cold face, Shao Xun could only smile.
"Okay, since brother doesn't blame me, I'm relieved! Brother, let's catch up on old times later and finish the business first!"
"Everyone in the Shao family listens!"
Diao Jin Chenglang shouted!
"The Emperor of Heaven has decreed that... Shao Xun will be granted the title of Minister of the Dynasty... I am very pleased to hear that Shao Mu, the daughter of the Minister of the Dynasty, Shao Xun, is skillful and generous in speech, gentle and honest, and has outstanding appearance. I am very pleased to hear that Shen Tang, the direct bachelor of Longtuge,
, when you are ready for marriage, choose a virtuous girl and marry her.
When Shao Muyu, the daughter of the Shao family, is waiting for marriage, she and Shen Tang are a match made in heaven! In order to become a beautiful woman, Shao Muyu, the daughter of the Shao family, is specially betrothed to Shen Tang as his wife.
All etiquette is handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Qintian Supervisor..."
These imperial edicts granting marriage are naturally all good words. First, they granted Shao Xun a status, and then came the matter of granting marriage.
Chao Fenglang is a sixth-grade prose official. Although he has an official position but no position, his status is completely different!
"Appreciate this..."
With Diao Jin's long final sound, the edict was read out!
Excited, Shao Xun immediately kowtowed and said, "Young man... I accept the order and thank you!"
"Haha, brother, please get up quickly! A few years ago, I said that Mu Yu's niece is extremely talented and precious. Today, a saint has actually offered her marriage, which makes people very envious!"
Diao Jincheng said with a smile.
"Thank you very much, Sir, for your kind words!"
Shao Xun responded with a smile.
Then, he waved his hand slightly, and the old butler of the Shao family led a group of servants and came forward respectfully, dragging a silver plate! On the silver plate, the lowest ones were one hundred taels of silver notes! Moreover, everything was taken care of, even those who were guarding the honor.
Neither he nor the guards beside him missed anything! As for Diao Jincheng, Shao Xun personally gave him a tip bag! The money in it would naturally be a huge amount!
Diao Jincheng did not refuse. First of all, this was the norm. Secondly, it was also a big happy event. Even if they received some money, others would not say anything!
As for Shao Xun, although he gave away nearly 100,000 taels of gift money with a wave of his hand, he didn't care! It was only 100,000 taels, and it's not like the Shao family couldn't afford it. If he wasn't afraid of misunderstanding, Shao Xun would have wished for more.
Spend hundreds of thousands of taels to express the ecstasy in my heart.
"My lords, please come in and rest..." Shao Xun said respectfully.
"Slow down!"
Diao Jincheng smiled and waved his hand, "Brother, I have finished my work, and there is another adult you must meet!"
With that said, he personally led Shao Xun towards the second sedan behind the ceremonial guard.
"Sir, please get off the sedan!"
When he came to the sedan chair, Diao Jincheng saluted respectfully and went to lift the curtain of the sedan chair himself!
This scene made the expressions of Zuo Jianzhang and others change slightly! For a minister to be like this, the person in this sedan obviously has an extraordinary status!
brush!
The curtain of the sedan chair was opened, and an old man with gray hair and a slightly bowed figure showed his face! Zuo Jianzhang and others' expressions immediately changed, and they hurried forward respectfully.
"I am lowered to the post of Zuo Jianzhang, the magistrate of Pingjiang Prefecture, to pay my respects to Prime Minister Zhang!"
The rest of the people also bowed!
Yes, the person in the second sedan chair was actually Privy Councilor Zhang Jun. Regardless of Zhang Jun's identity or his age, it was extremely shocking that he actually came to Taihu Lake in person.
Zhang Jun waved his hand, "There is no Prime Minister today, I am here in my personal capacity!"
After saying that, Zhang Jun turned to look at Shao Xun, "This must be Shao Xun, Shao Yuanwai! I have long heard of the reputation of Shao Caishen, and when I saw him today, he was indeed well-deserved!"
Shao Xun came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and bowed to the end. For such an old man, his status and actions are worthy of everyone's respect!
"Shao Xun, meet with Prime Minister Zhang!"
"Hahaha..." Zhang Jun laughed loudly, "Exceptor Shao, today you called me Prime Minister Zhang, which is a bit inappropriate! Besides, you should welcome me in first!"
Shao Xun nodded nervously. He could be regarded as a person, but compared with Zhang Jun, a top official in the court, it was a world of difference! He didn't see Diao Jincheng, the Minister of Household Affairs who he had dreamed of before, in front of Zhang Jun.
Are you so respectful and well-behaved?
Even if the Shao family is the richest in Jiangnan, in the eyes of people like Zhang Jun, it is nothing more than that! Even if Zhang Jun wants to deal with such a family, he does not need to do it himself, just a signal is enough. This is
The intimidation and awe brought by power.
"Xiang Zhang, my lords, please follow me!"
Shao Xun respectfully led everyone present and walked toward the courtyard!
Entering the hall, Zhang Jun took the main seat directly, accompanied by Shao Xun, the master, and Diao Jincheng, and Zuo Jianzhang, the prefect, could only sit in the starting position!
"Except Mr. Shao, I am here today because of the entrustment of Shen Tang! Although there is an imperial edict from His Majesty, the etiquette must be respected.
Shen Tang’s parents died early and he is alone. The old man and Shen Tang are old acquaintances and can barely act as his elders!”
"Therefore, today, I used the elder of Shen Tang to act as a matchmaker and came to ask for Shen Tang, can the Shao family accept this marriage?"
Everyone on the sidelines was shocked when they heard Zhang Jun's words! The emperor promised the marriage with golden words, the minister was an angel, and the privy minister personally came to act as a matchmaker! Such a scene, even if it is a princess's wedding, it is nothing more than that.
Looking at Shao Xun again, he felt as if he had drunk three kilograms of wine. He was in disbelief and lost his mind! Is this the smoke coming out of his ancestral grave?
Or is it some kind of shitty luck?
The emperor's marriage grant was enough to excite him, but now another privy councilor came to act as a matchmaker?
How virtuous and capable is the Shao family?
After a long while, Shao Xun came back to his senses and hurriedly said to Zhang Jun with a happy face, "Yes, yes! Your Majesty granted me a marriage, and Zhang came on a blind date. This is a blessing for my Shao family, how can I not accept it!"