Wu Buzheng peeled the watermelon seeds and ate them, and said, "To be honest, I have never understood why Wang Zhi wants to deal with you? Does he think money is a waste of money?"
"Why are you more politically savvy than me?" Tang Shijin was amused: "Isn't it obvious? Wang Zhi, he wanted to leave from the beginning, or in other words, he could only follow the path of being a lonely minister. He was 'only' loyal to
Your Majesty, even if he is on the opposite side of me, someone like me who is coveted by everyone, wouldn’t it be easier to win the trust of the Emperor? It would be easier for the Emperor to believe in his loyalty and sincerity? "
She paused for a moment: "Moreover, I am a person who has experienced legends. He may indeed have doubts. If he can find out the secrets about me, wouldn't it be more proof of his ability? Make him more reliable to the emperor? So if he wants to come forward, it is most convenient
The only channel is to take action on me."
She paused for a moment: "But it doesn't matter. What Wang Zhi wants is a high and powerful position. It's impossible for the people under him to want nothing more. In short, just act according to the situation."
She glanced at him: "Check this Chen Yue."
Wu Buzheng threw the melon seed peel away: "Okay!"
He strolled away.
But the news I found was not good.
It is said that this Chen Yue entered the palace at the same time as Wang Zhi, and is also a descendant of the Yao ethnic group. He is only two years older than Wang Zhi, and is only in his twenties now.
He was originally chosen to serve Emperor Yuan Sheng, but as soon as Wang Zhi entered the palace, he entered the Zhaode Palace to serve the Wan family, who was still the concubine of De at the time. It is said that he even paid Wang Zhi's punishment once. The two were sworn brothers.
, the relationship is very close.
Later, Wang Zhi benefited from Emperor Yuan Sheng's favor and was promoted to Royal Horse Supervisor and Eunuch. After the initial construction of the West Factory, Wang Zhi became the Admiral of the West Factory. As the tide rose, all boats improved, but he did not ask Chen Yue to come to the West Factory. Apparently, he regarded him as an internal agent.
This just shows that the two have a really good relationship and trust each other.
This time, such a good job in the inner government yamen fell on him, and Wang Zhi definitely played a big role in it.
It seems that such a close relationship is not easy to distance!
More than ten days later, Chen Yue arrived at Jiangning Mansion.
Tang Shijin took the initiative to show his goodwill and led his apprentice to welcome him into the post house.
Chen Yue has a dignified and simple appearance. He has an appearance that makes him look honest at first glance. He has a completely different temperament from Wang Zhi.
After exchanging a few words, Tang Shijin realized something was wrong.
He was actually in awe of her?
On the surface, he seems to be well-mannered, his speech is impeccable, and he is even somewhat clear-minded, but the subconscious action of lowering his hands and the slightly reserved pursed lips indicate that he is psychologically weak.
Tang Shijin talked to him calmly and asked him with a smile: "Then have you heard of me?"
"I've heard of it," Chen Yue's attitude was calm, and only his body movements quietly revealed his true feelings. He almost said with fear: "I heard that the prince is in Qiantang, and the golden dragon surrounds the green clam on his birthday, which is called a miracle...
I heard that the 'Golden Dragon' is now extremely lush, and even the rainwater collected there can be used as good medicine for vegetation, and dead trees can be turned green..."
Tang Shijin had a smile on his face and nodded slightly in his heart.
Back then, he must have seen the golden dragon surrounding the green clam with his own eyes, and he was deeply shocked, so he paid special attention to the news there. She was so close, even she didn't know about the rumors about collecting rainwater, but he actually knew about it.
Chen Yue added: "I heard that Dongshan, where the prince lives, also has extremely lush and lush vegetation..."
"That's true," Tang Shijin said with a smile: "My second apprentice also said the same. In Maozhou, medicinal materials were grown well. He said it was because of the special quality of the spring water. When he arrived at Dongshan, he said that the soil quality in Dongshan was good. Then when he arrived
..." She pretended to make a mistake and said with a smile: "Anyway, he was also surprised later and said that as long as the things around me are extra good for some reason."
Chen Yue stopped moving, obviously listening very seriously.
Tang Shijin's group continued naturally: "Even many people are like this... Just like my apprentice, Tang Liansheng, who was paralyzed for several years. He thought it couldn't be cured, but for some reason, he got better day by day.
, now fully recovered, can be called a miracle. But not everyone is like this. Some people, no matter how long they stay with me, will not get much benefit, and even I can’t tell what it is."
Chen Yue obviously listened, and his expression became more respectful.
Moreover, he does not have the mentality of "I want to ask for something from you, and I want to get benefits", but a bottom-up look and awe.
After all, it was just their first meeting, and the two didn't talk for long before Tang Shijin took his leave.
After dinner, she called Qi Yaoling over and gave him a drop of slightly diluted Lingquan water: "Go to the post house and see Chen Yue asleep, then quietly pour this drop of water into his mouth. Be careful.
Son, don’t let anyone see you.”
Qi Yaoling went as ordered.
Tang Shijin called Tang Liansheng over again: "Tomorrow, after Chen Yue comes, you find a reason to come over. You have to show that... you seem to be close to me on the surface, but in your heart you respect me very much, like a god, and you are getting to know me."
This has been the case before...can it be done?”
Tang Liansheng smiled and said: "Of course, Master, don't worry."
A drop of spiritual spring water left no trace in his mouth. When Chen Yue woke up the next day, he felt refreshed. Most of the fatigue and physical aches and pains from the journey seemed to have disappeared overnight.
Chen Yue was surprised and happy at first.
Subconsciously, he firmly believed that Tang Shijin was a god.
Therefore, as soon as this incredible thing happened, he immediately thought that the only special thing about what happened yesterday was that he saw the God of Wealth in the lower realm of the stars!
Is it really related to her?
As a result, when he came to see Tang Shijin, he became even more respectful.
Tang Shijin knew it was safe as soon as he saw his expression.
After a while, Tang Liansheng came over and delivered materials from five merchants selected by the Jiangning Weaving Department.
Because Chen Yue didn't know much about literacy, Tang Shijin handed the materials to the person he brought over and briefly explained to him.
As for Chen Yue, he had been thinking about this matter for a long time. When he heard her call him "Liansheng", he paid attention to it and observed it calmly for a few times.
On the surface, Tang Liansheng was just an obedient and good disciple, but the way Oule looked at Tang Shijin was like a believer worshiping a god. Especially when Tang Shijin said any "golden words", the light in his eyes would overflow.
Tang Shijin couldn't help but give him a thumbs up for his acting skills!
Eunuchs are usually suspicious, and eunuchs who come out of the palace are especially good at getting along, and most of them are very good at observing faces.
Just because Tang Liansheng did not express his worship directly, but secretly, it seemed more credible... Therefore, Chen Yue automatically came up with an answer in his heart.
When Tang Liansheng went out, Chen Yue winked, and his entourage immediately came over to talk to him.