Chapter 16 The Powerful Minister of the Ministry of Industry
In a blink of an eye, it was time for the candidates to enter the palace to face the saints. Qin Feng was wearing newly made clothes. He was already an outstanding-looking person. Instead of wearing common clothes, he changed into luxurious clothes and no longer pretended to be sick. He looked even more handsome.
Heroic appearance.
Even Tang Hongying, the Taifu's wife and the old Taifu's daughter, was secretly frightened when she saw him, but she looked down upon this boy born to a concubine!
Then I thought about it, what's the use of mere appearance? It's not like choosing a consort based on appearance. It's not easy to get through the selection process. He can't lift it with his hands or carry it on his shoulders. He's afraid he will be picked off the horse in the first round!
Tang Hongying followed Taifu Qin with a smile, and sent Qin Feng into the palace with a smile. He usually could only ride an ordinary carriage, but today it was upgraded to a level. The carriage compartment was paved with furs and filled with various pastries.
Preserved sugar and tea.
Grand Tutor Qin and Qin Yun are also going to the palace, but Qin Feng, as a candidate for the prince-in-law, is going to a different place than them. He will first have an audience with the Holy Emperor, and then participate in the first round of selection. As for the content and rules, even if everyone thinks about it, they will have it.
Nothing is known.
Qin Feng entered the palace for the first time. After getting on the carriage, he closed his eyes and said nothing. Feng Bao, as his attendant, also changed into a new suit of clothes. Compared with his master's indifference, he seemed to have thorns on his butt and could not sit still.
It wasn't until the carriage approached the palace gate that Qin Feng opened his eyes and looked out. He saw two vermilion gates standing under the towering palace wall. The copper shop head was larger than any other house, which showed the imperial power.
The palace inside could not be seen clearly, but the guards with swords guarded the palace gate tightly. When the palace door opened, they saw a group of eunuchs and maids waiting there. The leading eunuch didn't have a hair on his chin. He looked majestic and had both hands.
Tie it up in your sleeves.
The carriage stopped in front of the palace gate. Feng Bao picked up the pass token of Taifu's Mansion and gave it to the guard. When the eunuch heard that it was Taifu Qin's second son who had arrived, he smiled and said happily.
Welcoming him.
Qin Feng immediately got off the carriage and greeted him with a bow. Feng Bao, with quick eyes and quick hands, had already grasped a heavy gold ingot in his palm, turned around, avoided the crowd behind him, and handed it to the eunuch.
The eunuch weighed the weight of the ingot and beamed with joy: "According to the emperor's instructions, all lords and young masters, please go to the imperial garden and wait. Second Young Master Qin, I will assign you a striking little maid to lead the way."
"Thank you very much, father-in-law. I wonder what your father-in-law's name is?" Qin Feng had already inquired about the information he could find through Hongyu Tower. The father-in-law who was responsible for contacting the candidates was named Zhao and was the apprentice of the eunuch Hong Eunuch. Naturally, this good job fell to him.
It's on his head.
I can think of ways to deal with it myself, let alone those slick young men from the official clan. I am afraid that Eunuch Zhao will not be able to hold any money in his pocket today and will have to make a big hole in his pocket. The reason for this fat job is his master. Eunuch Zhao will also honor Eunuch Hong when he comes back.
Bundle.
Qin Feng knew that this ingot of gold was not only to please Eunuch Zhao, but also to indirectly please Eunuch Hong, who was a very important figure in front of the Holy Sage. He had served the Sage for many years without making any mistakes, which showed how powerful he was.
"I am a eunuch, how come I am so expensive? You are so polite, Mr. Qin. Our surname is Zhao." Eunuch Zhao has a clear heart. Although he is a concubine, he is backed by Taifu Qin and was personally appointed by the Holy Emperor.
The day he becomes the prince-in-law, he will have to grovel.
Qin Feng secretly thought that this was a fox, and those who could survive in the palace were not mortals, so he exchanged a few polite words with Eunuch Zhao. Eunuch Zhao was in a good mood after getting the gold. He looked at the maids behind him and shouted:
"Happy spring, please take the Second Young Master Qin to the Imperial Garden."
"Yes, father-in-law." The girl named Xichun is wearing a double bun. She is not stunningly beautiful, but her skin is as white as snow. She is wearing a light pink palace dress. Although she is not luxurious, she is a very pleasant little girl.
Feng Bao took one look and his eyes widened. Qin Feng secretly scolded him for being useless. He thanked Eunuch Zhao and went to the Royal Garden under the leadership of Xi Chun. After some inquiring, he found out that Qin Feng was not the first one to arrive.
In front of us was Song Qingming, the son of the Minister of Industry.
Song Qingming worked with his father in the Ministry of Industry, one of the six major ministries: officials, soldiers, households, rituals, punishments, and workers. He was in charge of national water conservancy, engineering, transportation, industry, etc., and could be said to control the entire country.
infrastructure construction.
Shangshu was the largest official in the Ministry of Industry, and was ranked as a subordinate of the first rank. In Song Qingming, he held the post of Minister of the Ministry of Works, and was ranked as a second rank of subordinates.
To be able to sit in this position, I am older than Qin Feng and others, over twenty-six years old. This age is nothing in modern times. They have just graduated from university and started working. Some may still be studying for PhDs. In this dynasty,
, belongs to older young people.
According to information provided by Hongyu Tower, Song Qingming had never set foot in Hongyu Tower. He was a dedicated man who devoted himself to his work. A year ago, a major flood occurred in the capital that was rare in a century. Song Qingming led his troops to control the flood and asked for help.
Countless people are trapped in water and fire.
Later, the Song and Qingming Dynasties ordered the dredging of the river mouth, deepening the water cross section, clearing water discharge obstacles in the river, and straightening the bends to speed up the flow of floods and reduce the scope of impact.
He also ordered the embankments on both sides to be reinforced to prevent floods from overflowing. Before doing so, he ordered the crowds to be dispersed, dredged in advance, and the villagers in nearby villages moved to higher ground.
What's even more amazing is that after the flood was successfully released, this person was still able to think of the follow-up, and carried out tree planting activities in the local area to reduce the source of sediment in the river to avoid blockage, and the scope of treatment even expanded to the upper reaches.
After a series of actions, Song Qingming was promoted two levels in a row and was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry, from the second rank!
It is said that after Song Qingming was promoted two levels in a row, his father got very drunk that night and went to the ancestral temple to cry all night. There was a light on the lintel. Qin Feng felt that he would have to drink a lot if he wanted to have such a powerful son in the future.
Cup, Song Qingming is highly criticized.
This is probably because modern people are incompatible with this dynasty. They think money is more fragrant, and people in this dynasty think that being an official is important.
It has to be said that although this person has been promoted rapidly, his drastic measures and long-term awareness are worthy of his name.
Although he has not met the Minister of Industry yet, Qin Feng has no objection to his official career. As for his character, he will have to wait and see again.
Na Xichun walked in front and led the way. He spoke little and was very respectful. He glanced at the young master behind him from time to time. He saw that the young master was wearing a long gown made of crescent white satin, with light blue needlework embroidery on it, and the embroidery was orchids.
Four words came to her mind - gentlemen are like orchids. There are many good-looking people in the palace, but this young master's demeanor is the best she has ever seen. She just feels that this young master's eyes are deep and dark, like
There are endless thoughts hidden inside that cannot be seen through at a glance.
Entering the palace, Qin Feng looked up and saw that there were golden glazed tiles everywhere. Under the sunlight, the tiles glowed with golden light.
The golden light made his eyes hurt, and the white marble railings in the distance were eye-catching. Not to mention the carved beams and painted buildings everywhere, the deep palace was full of luxury. When he turned around the pavilion in front, Qin Feng saw the bow and arrow!
There are ten paintings in total, neatly arranged on the shelf!
Chapter completed!