One sentence made Lin Shangli laugh and cry again.
"It's good that I don't bear any grudges. When we work in Dongchang, it seems that we are powerful and omnipotent. In fact, only we ourselves understand the darkness and danger we face behind the scenes. What will we encounter when we go to Longxi County?
I don’t know at all at the moment. I’m still a little worried about Xiao Lizi.” Looking at Xiao Chen, Lin Shangli said softly.
"He just went to understand the specific situation of the local famine, so there shouldn't be any big problems. Besides, the local Gongchang Mansion and Gongchang Guards are not the yamen and guards of the imperial court. If you really need help, turn to them.
That’s it.”
"It is Gongchang Mansion that I am worried about." Lin Shangli said.
Xiao Chen frowned: "Master Factory, what do you mean? What problems will there be in Gongchang Mansion?"
Looking at Xiao Chen, Lin Shangli said slowly: "Wang Kuan, the magistrate of Gongchang Prefecture, is the youngest son of Wang Rong, the Marquis of Dingxi. Logically speaking, the Marquis of Dingxi was personally granted by Taizu, and his descendants should not enter the court if they inherit the title.
To be an official, you only need clothes, food, food, mouth, and just wait until death. But this Wang Kuan has been strong since he was a child, studied hard, and is not willing to just sit back and enjoy his success. Wang Rong, the Marquis of Dingxi, went to Beijing specifically for this purpose and expressed his intention to the emperor.
My son wants to get some fame."
"You also know that our emperor himself is a hard-working person, and he greatly appreciated Wang Kuan's idea. He allowed him to take the exam together with other scholars. Wang Kuan also did well and was ranked on the exam list. The staff also followed the emperor's wishes
, taking care of Dingxi Hou’s wish to visit his son at any time, he appointed Wang Kuan as the magistrate of Longxi County under Gongchang Prefecture. Due to his outstanding political performance and Dingxi Hou’s activities, Wang Kuan was appointed as the magistrate of Gongchang Prefecture a few years ago.
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Xiao Chen was a little confused after hearing this, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "What is the connection between what you said, Mr. Factory Master, and Xiao Lizi's visit to check the disaster situation?"
Lin Shangli smiled faintly: "The Longxi County that the emperor mentioned is actually the current Gongchang Mansion. And this Wang Kuan is very competitive and cares about his political performance in order to get ahead. Now there is a drought in Longxi County under Gongchang Mansion.
I am only worried that Wang Kuan, for the sake of his own political achievements, will prevent Xiao Lizi from truthfully reporting the disaster situation."
Xiao Chen said disapprovingly: "Xiao Lizi is here because of Dongchang's identity, and represents the emperor. Wang Kuan, as the prefect of Gongchang Prefecture, still dares to influence Dongchang? Even if he is personally sealed by his ancestors.
As the Marquis of Dingxi, abiding by national laws is what the Marquis should do, right?"
"That's what I say, but it's hard to say what a spoiled person will do."
Xiao Chen fell silent, thinking for a long time, and then slowly said: "So, Xiao Lizi's trip is full of crises?"
"Otherwise, why would I come here to discuss this matter with you?"
"Danger does exist, but only danger can truly temper a person. Otherwise, let him go back quickly, check the disaster situation, and return to Beijing immediately to resume his life?"
Lin Shangli shook his head: "If you really go, there is no need to be so anxious. The emperor is very likely to ask you to go for this disaster relief. Xiao Lizi will arrange for someone to send the specific situation of the disaster back to the capital and wait for you there. First,
I can help you with disaster relief, and with another one, you can also take him to experience."
"That's fine." Xiao Chen stood up, "Now, the Criminal Department doesn't have anything to do for me. I will go back to Dongchang now, select a few more skilled brothers from the Shenji Corps, and set off immediately with Xiao Lizi?
"
"It's okay to go back to Dongchang to make arrangements, but there's no need to set off immediately. Let them hit the road early tomorrow morning. I won't go into the palace today, and we'll go back to Dongchang together." After saying that, Lin Shangli also stood up.
"Okay, Mr. Factory Master, please." Xiao Chen stretched out his hand and asked Lin Shangli to go first.
The two of them walked out of the hall of the Criminal Department and wanted to talk to Li An, but they saw Li An sitting on the bench next to the hall, staring blankly at the sun that was about to set in the sky.
"Master Li, didn't you go check out the materials compiled by the junior officials?" Lin Shangli smiled and greeted Li An.
"I have finished checking the materials." Li An hurriedly stood up: "Today, the people from the Ministry of Punishment are arresting the officials involved in Ma Yunshan's court one by one. Seeing the sun setting, I was anxious and waited for them. Factory
Sir, are you leaving?"
"Yes," Lin Shangli nodded, "Go back to the East Factory with Xiao Chen to deal with some things."
"Okay, please slow down." Li An nodded and bowed.
"Yes." Lin Shangli responded and continued walking towards the door.
Xiao Chen, who was behind him, walked up to Li An and winked: "Isn't the sun in the sky nice?"
Li An was stunned for a moment, realizing that Xiao Chen was mocking him, but after looking at Lin Shangli who was not far away, he had no choice but to add: "It's beautiful, red, like a ripe big apple."
"Hahaha, isn't it? I almost believed it." Xiao Chen pointed at the hall and said with a smile, "Now, there is no one inside. Mr. Li can sit back in the hall, continue drinking tea and admiring your big
apple."
After saying that, he turned around and hurriedly chased Lin Shangli.
Li An was left standing there, grinning and saying quietly: "How can you see the sun in the hall."
When the two returned to the East Factory, Xiao Lizi had already finished extracting information and was cleaning the floor of the hall with a broom.
With his back to the door, the whisk was pinned to his back collar. As he swept the floor, the white whisk swayed on his shoulders.
"Has the copying task been completed?" Lin Shangli smiled and stepped across the threshold.
Hearing the sound, Xiao Lizi quickly turned around.
When he saw it was his factory boss, he quickly leaned the broom in his hand against the wall and saluted.
"Okay, okay." Lin Shangli waved his hand, "In Dongchang, these etiquettes can be avoided if possible. I poured two bowls of tea. Xiao Chen and I walked all the way back from the Criminal Department, and we were a little thirsty."
As he said that, he walked to the table and sat down.
"Yes." Xiao Lizi responded, made a face towards Xiao Chen, and bowed away.
Xiao Chen also walked to the table and sat opposite Lin Shangli.
"I can't accept it." Lin Shangli said, bending down and patting his calf with his hand, "I walked back from the palace and walked to the Ministry of Justice. I sat for a while and then walked back. Not only was I out of breath,
This calf is also a bit unruly."
"The factory master and the emperor are about the same age, right? Several times when I went to court, I saw that the emperor needed help, but the factory master's body is still strong, there is no sign of aging." Xiao Chen smiled and said at the right time.
Complimented.
Although there is no need for those false words of flattery between two people, who doesn't like to hear nice words?
Appropriately state the facts and give compliments to make your boss happy and make you appear more humane.
"The Emperor holds the whole world in his heart. I am just an errand boy who takes care of the Emperor's daily life. If my legs and feet are no longer flexible, what else does the Emperor want me to do?" Lin Shangli was humble, but the smile on his face showed what Xiao Chen had just said. In short, he is still very useful.
"From now on, the factory owner only needs to sit in charge of things in the East Factory and leave these tedious errands to us. You don't need to run around anymore. After a busy day, we only need to take a nap. When I woke up the next day, I was still full of energy. But Mr. Factory, you are different. You will have to wait for several days like this."
"That's right." Lin Shangli nodded, "I feel relieved with you for the outside affairs. But for the excerpting of information, if Xiao Lizi goes to Longxi, I will have to find a new father-in-law to take charge. This aspect requires a lot of thought."
While talking, Xiao Lizi walked in carrying a tray with two bowls of tea.
He respectfully placed one bowl in front of Lin Shangli and handed the other bowl to Xiao Chen.
"Little Lizi, you really want to go to Longxi?" Xiao Chen asked with a smile after taking the tea bowl.
Xiao Lizi blushed, holding the tray on his lower abdomen with both hands: "Seeing you working hard outside, I also want to do something."
"Hahaha, have you been staying in Dongchang all this time and are you so depressed?" Xiao Chen bluntly pointed out what Xiao Lizi was thinking.
"No way?" Xiao Lizi's face turned even redder, "I just want to do something that I can do."
"Going to Longxi is full of crises. If everything goes well, everything will be fine. If everything goes wrong, your life may be in danger. You have to think about it." Holding the tea bowl, the smile on Xiao Chen's face disappeared and he became serious.
After hearing this, Xiao Lizi not only did not retreat, but straightened his waist: "Brother Wang can sacrifice his life for the country, and I am not a coward."
Lin Shangli on the side was still kneading his calf. Although he didn't speak, the smile on his face clearly showed a hint of relief.
"Okay then, come with me to the Divine Machinery Service later and pick up a few capable Divine Machinery Brothers for you. We will set off early tomorrow morning."
