Chapter 352: The Palace Secretary
Hey, why is this kid so bold? Wang Bang looked at him with a smile: "You don't do it? You don't do it while making money, are you crazy?"
"Prince, I'm in charge of the teahouse for you, but I'm following you, and I'm not interested in business. I'm willing to work in the palace. What's more, I'm still taking time to study now, if I can take the exam If there is a one-official and half-official position, that is your fulfillment?”
Wang Bang looked at Lu Shenyan and couldn't help laughing: "If you can pass the exam, I will definitely find a way to give you a lesson!"
"You said this!" Lu Shenyan said as he asked for a piece of paper from his arms, with the seal of the government on it. This guy was actually a tribute student who had passed the county exam.
"Hey? I said you guys can do it? How much money did you buy it?"[
Lu Shenyan said seriously: "Prince, don't make fun of me! You don't know how cruel my tiger girl is! She beat and scolded her, and we have a son, right? In the future, my son will get more and more. When I get older, I can’t let my son always watch me be beaten! So, I competed for black and white reviews, and finally I got to know my ancestors. Now I’m waiting for the big test next year.”
His words made Wang Bang and Hou Shuxian laugh. Wang Bang nodded. He had never taken any exams, but there might not be many people who had their own experience. "Okay! If you can pass the Jinshi, Then I will definitely reward you very much!”
After hearing this, Lu Shenyan was so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth: "Thank you, Prince."
"Don't thank me first. Since the tea farm is not something to be done, then you are the only one for me."
Lu Shenyan blinked his eyes and said with a smile on his face: "Prince, I have already thought of this person for you. When I returned to my hometown for the test some time ago, I specially met Mr. Zhang Yi. The old man is very concerned about you. Although the old man is older now, his energy is not as good as the prince to invite Mr. Zhang to take charge of the overall situation. In addition, Liu Qi is now seventeen or eighteen years old. If you talk to the eldest son, you will talk to him. Wouldn't it be nice to ask Liu Qi to help the old man do things?"
"Okay! You are still thoughtful, you deserve to be the Chief Manager of Lu of my palace. If you look back and ask if Liu Qi is willing, I have to take the time to see my master!" Wang Bang praised Lu Shenyan while also feeling ashamed. Master Zhang Yi taught him a lot of things, but he rarely had time to see the old man. Lu Shenyan was even more happy when he heard Wang Bang's praise. Seeing that Wang Bang had something to talk to Hou Shuxian, he said goodbye and turned around and went out.
This time, only Wang Bang and Hou Shuxian were left in the room. Wang Bang said something for a long time. Now that the business matters in the mansion have been arranged, he is waiting for the final decision. He breathed a deep breath as if he relaxed.
Hou Shuxian knew that the efforts of Wang Bang had just taken down were the efforts of many years of business, and most people could not achieve in their lifetime. He smiled and looked at the young man full of determination in front of him: "Your Majesty, look at what you mean, you are determined. Have you abandoned business and entered politics?”
"Yes! I can't take care of these business matters in the future. Besides, everyone is doing well. It's better to let go of some!" Wang Bang said lightly. He also knew very well. Now, even if you use shares, you can do it! If you share the income, the income will be enough to maintain the expenses of the huge royal palace. What's more, he should step behind the scenes in the future, and he still has many more important things to do.
There were a few soft knocks outside the door, and then Rou'er walked in: "Prince, just now, General Manager Lu said that you have arranged it almost the same, and now only Mr. Hou and you are in the study. I'll come over and ask you where to have lunch. ?”
Wang Bang then remembered that he had not eaten yet after returning from the palace: "Take my lunch with Mr. Hou here, we have something to say!"
Rou'er answered "Okay", and then said, "Cai Jing and General Nan and the others are back, saying that the matter has been done and are waiting for your order."
Hou Shuxian said to Wang Bang: "It seems that they are not going slowly. General Nan probably has sent the assassin to the Ministry of Justice. It is estimated that someone will come to invite the prince soon."
Wang Bang smiled slightly: "This matter is not complicated, it's just a few people who are undeadly thief make trouble. At most, some officials are involved. Let the court find a way to find a way for the matters of the court." He said to Rouer again: "You let it go first." They have a break, I will call them later!”
Rou'er nodded: "Your Majesty, there are still a few invitations here, which are for you." As he said that, he put the invitation in his hand on the desk of Wang Bang's book. Wang Bang looked at it and was all officials of the capital, many of them were all big and small. It's about bringing yourself up and so on.
"This can be put away first. If you go back, you can ask the three envoys Cai Xiang, Hanlin Ouyang Xiu and Kaifeng Prefecture Li Chan to come to the mansion tomorrow night to discuss it."
"Well..." Rou'er thought for a while and said, "Prince Su, Princess Su sent someone to deliver a letter and said that he was too soon to arrive in the capital. I have asked Sister Lu to settle down to welcome Princess Su; there is also an official from Yangzhou named Xu Liang. , said he asked to see you, and he had already asked him to go back and wait for news first; the eldest son asked you when you would finish your work, and Tong Guan also quarreled to see you..."
"Is there any?" Wang Bang suddenly raised his head and looked at Rou'er.
"It's gone" Rou'er shook her head.[
Wang Bang saw Rouer standing in front of him with his hands hanging down. The little girl in the past is now graceful. The training over the past few years has made Rouer more capable. He suddenly started to laugh: "You girl is a matter of priority now." But you don’t have to do these things in the future. After all, you are the owner of the palace. OK, you can go and prepare."
Rou'er turned around and left the room. Wang Bang shook his head and smiled and said to Hou Shuxian: "I didn't expect that Rou'er's training for a few years is really the material for the female secretary!"
"What is a female secretary?" Hou Shuxian was puzzled.
"Haha, it's the girl's book boy."
Hou Shuxian also smiled: "The prince just said it right. Although Miss Rouer is a side room, she is still a nobleman in the royal family. It is not a big deal to do such a job. Now you ask Cai Jing to review it more and go on a career in the future. Then you are by your side There must be people who will go back and forth."
"I have transferred Jia Xian back and can cooperate with you and me to do something."
Hou Shuxian suggested: "Prince, I have an idea. There are many young people in the house. Zhe Kejun's son Zhe Keshi, He Xingyuan's son He Zhu, and the youngest son Tong Guan, who are now fifteen or sixteen years old, and they are still able to do so. It’s better to choose one of these children and keep it with you when you work with your elders.”
When Wang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, I've been here for almost ten years in the blink of an eye. I was so old back then. It was the first time I went to the palace to attend a chrysanthemum-watching banquet and met Song Renzong for the first time."
Hou Shuxian wondered why Wang Bang said that he had been here for almost ten years, but he also heard that Wang Bang agreed with him. The maid in the house placed the food on the table beside the study. Wang Bang stood up and sat at the table with Hou Shuxian. : "I decided to let them all be by my side to listen to the matter. Jia Xian is responsible for coordinating the affairs of the bank; Zhe Keshi is a good seedling of military generals, so he can get in touch with the defense of Yongzhou; He Zhuo's good articles, Take over Cai Jing to do a job in the clerk; as for the boy Tong Guan, he is very naughty, and I have to look at him well."
"It turns out that the prince is more thoughtful than I think." Hou Shuxian smiled. The two of them took a few simple bites and put down their chopsticks and said, "The prince put down other things. It seems that there are important things to tell me, right?"
The king took the towel prepared by the maid, cleaned his face and hands, and felt much more refreshed. The maid took the food on the table and brought the tea prepared. After the maid left, the king said, "I'll see you today in the palace." If I do not do it wrong, I am afraid that Emperor Yingzong will not be able to survive this winter."
Hou Shuxian put down the water cup that he had just picked up, looking panicked: "What? Is the dragon body ill?!"
"Yes, and he refused to rest and insisted on it. This will only aggravate the condition."
Hou Shuxian whispered: "What the prince means is that Zhao Xu will take over the position soon?"
Wang Bang also lowered his voice: "So, I asked Mr. Hou, I was worried that once Zhao Xu took over the throne, the court would be somewhat in turmoil."
It was Hou Shuxian's turn to take a deep breath, and then said, "I understand the prince's intention. The new succession of the prince's officials in the court must be unstable, and it is likely to be a redistribution of the rights in the hands of the powerful ministers in the court." After a while, he looked at the king's eyes and then broke: "The prince's meaning is to assist the prince in power, and he cannot let the old ministers criticize the prince, so he abandoned the business to avoid being suspicious of seeking personal gain?"
Wang Bang nodded with a smile: "I am worthy of being a far-scheming Mr. Hou. I thought of my intention so quickly, but it is flawless. On the one hand, you also know that I am away from home all year round and in the court. Only when the elders follow me a little, the weight of their words may not be effective.”
"So, the prince encouraged Lu Shenyan, Cai Jing and others to take the scientific exam. This is correct, but it just takes effect a little slower."
"Mr. Yi's great opinion?" Wang Bang already had some thoughts in his mind. He humbly asked for advice and hoped to get some recognition from Hou Shuxian.
Hou Shuxian smiled knowingly: "Your Majesty, you have done a lot of homework, whether it is Su Shi, Wang Shao, Li Gefei. Then Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao brothers, and Wang Yansou who won the three-yuan consecutive years, who is not your prince's. Just make friends? As long as the prince is willing to start a newcomer, what else are you worried about?"
Wang Bang knew that the interpersonal network he had run for many years would come in handy sooner or later. "I'm worried about my age! Besides, I'm not a disciple of the emperor, and the style of the Song Dynasty's emphasis on literature and over military affairs cannot be changed in a moment." He looked at himself. Pointed.
"The prince is right in mind. To fulfill Lingzun's wish, there must be someone who can learn from his talents and experience to suppress everyone."[
Chapter completed!