While King Zhao was working hard to build relationships, Wang Wencheng, the steward of Li An's Shangshu Mansion, was also trying his best to guide Li An to get close to Xiao Chen.
After going down to court, Li An went to court in the Ministry of Punishment and tried Zuo Wenshan, the Minister of Household Affairs.
Three cases in a row were heard by high-ranking officials of the imperial court. Moreover, they were all named by the emperor. Li An did not dare to be vague at all. He only finished his work at dusk and walked into the Shangshu Mansion.
In the court, because of Xiao Chen, Li An is no longer what he used to be. If it weren't for Wang Changlian as the Minister of Rites, he would be the well-deserved head of the Six Ministries.
The butler Wang Wenshan also put away his previous arrogant and domineering attitude, and was extremely respectful to Li An in his words and deeds.
According to Li An's current level of favor, even if he rebelled against the King of Han, the King of Han would not be able to do anything with him. What's more, the King of Han ordered himself to kill Li An's wife and children. If one day this matter cannot be contained,
If Li An knew about it, not to mention that he would fight back desperately, and once the King of Han lost such a powerful minister in the court, it would be a heavy loss for the future great cause.
The most important thing is that the King of Han values Xiao Chen, the now popular purple-clad captain of Dongchang, and if he wants to get close to Xiao Chen, Li An is currently the most suitable candidate.
"Sir, please have some tea." Wang Wenshan bowed his body and handed the tea bowl on the table to Li An with both hands.
"Yes." Li An responded lightly, took the tea bowl with his left hand, picked up the bowl lid with his right hand, and began to set up the score.
"My lord has been busy with the affairs of the Ministry of Justice recently, and I came back very late. I arranged for the kitchen to specially cook the braised pork that my lord likes today. After my lord drinks this bowl of tea, you can eat." Zuo Wenshan's face was full of smiles,
said respectfully.
When Li An talks about eating, he thinks of the past.
Every time he came back from business, his wife Liu Ruyan would greet him at the door, and then the family of three would sit at the table and eat the food she cooked, and the hard work of the day would disappear.
But the Zuo Wenshan in front of him actually plotted against himself and wanted to secretly kill his wife and children. If this deep hatred was not avenged, his position as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment would be in vain.
Although he conspired with Xiao Chen to squeeze money from the Han Palace, Li An felt unhappy when he saw this person.
Especially today, he actually dared to mention the matter of braised pork. If Xiao Chen hadn't specifically confessed to him before leaving, Li An would have wanted to take him to the Criminal Department for investigation right now.
"I've already eaten at the Criminal Department today." Li An said calmly, putting down the tea bowl in his hand.
Even if you take my wife and children as hostages, I won't blame you too much. You actually find it troublesome and drag them to the countryside and throw them into a ditch to freeze to death. It's really a shame.
The more Li An thought about it, the angrier he became, and he swore secretly that if he didn't completely drain the money from Prince Han's palace, he would make you vomit blood.
"Sir, I heard that the purple-clad captain is escorting a group of criminal officials from Jiangsu and Zhejiang and will return to the capital soon?" Wang Wenshan said, hunching his waist and rolling his eyes a few times.
You don't have to eat the food, but you must tell the news that the prince wants.
"No one knows exactly when I will come back. It probably won't be long. Why, is the prince a little anxious?" Li An said, looking at Wang Wenshan.
"The prince is not in a hurry. It's just that Xiao Chen is getting more and more favored by the emperor. There are many people who want to get close to him, and you, sir, should be more familiar with him. If we start too late, let him fall to the prince.
Or maybe King Zhao will be unhappy." Wang Wenshan said.
"I know that if we can win him over, it will be of great help to the prince's important affairs. But Xiao Chen is really greedy, and it's not like you don't know that, Butler Wang. Jiangnan is a rich land, and he is
This trip to the south of the Yangtze River has broadened my horizons. Who knows whether my appetite will become bigger after I come back. If you really want to capture him, but you don't have enough money, I'm afraid it won't be possible." Putting his hands on the table, Li Nian made a move.
He smiled bitterly.
"I have made it clear to the prince about this matter. We don't have to worry about the money. The key is to deliver the money to the purple-clothed captain. Seeing that he will come back soon, the capital is ready to take care of him.
I'm afraid there can be dozens of tables lined up for the banquet. I wonder if your Excellency has put this matter on the agenda?" Wang Wenshan said.
"Even if we meet the wind and wash away the dust, we have to wait for Xiao Chen to return to Beijing before making plans. At this moment, he doesn't know where he is, and he is starting to stir up this matter. Is it a bit too hasty? Or is he afraid that people won't know?" Li An sneered.
, feeling very dissatisfied.
I, the Minister of Justice, still need your advice on how to do things.
Hearing that Li An's tone turned cold, Wang Wenshan certainly knew what he was thinking, but he was not angry. Instead, he showed a charming smile on his face.
"This kind of thing needs to be reported now, and it also needs others to know. The earlier we report it, the more attention we pay to Colonel Ziyi. The more people know about it, the greater the chance that it will reach the ears of Colonel Ziyi. Others
Our words will have more weight than what we say ourselves. There are thousands of banquets, but sincerity is made."
Li An was startled, this statement made sense.
Although it is very simple to treat Xiao Chen to a meal based on the fact that he and Xiao Chen are "in league with each other", but if he follows what Wang Wenshan said and builds momentum in advance, not only can Xiao Chen see his sincerity, but also let the DPRK
When the officials saw that they had a close relationship with Xiao Chen, and the emperor saw his attitude towards Xiao Chen, it would definitely increase their good impression.
This move achieves three goals with one stone, so why not do it?
"This is a good idea, then you can start organizing things in my name tomorrow," Li An said.
"The matter of setting up the dinner party should be handled by the villain. However, what is the taste of the purple-clad captain, which cuisine he prefers, and whether he has any taboos. Sir, do you know these things?"
Li An didn't answer and leaned back, feeling quite emotional in his heart.
This person is favored, and everyone in the world flocks to him.
Even the King of Han, who once wished he could get rid of Xiao Chen, actually arranged for someone to meet Xiao Chen's taste.
This degree of attention can almost be compared with that of the emperor.
But, what kind of food does he avoid?
He can eat any dish on the table with relish as long as it is cooked.
That guy is foul-mouthed.
However, these words are just what I think in my heart, how can I say it to Wang Wenshan? If it can be spent with a simple meal, how can the lion ask for this money in the future?
"This purple-clad captain has made great achievements again during his trip to the south of the Yangtze River, and his status in the court has risen a lot compared to before. I don't know exactly what he likes, but the ostentation of this hotel must be large, the grade must be high, and the fees must be certain.
It must be expensive to be worthy of the word purple."
