Chapter 408

Too old to lose.

This sentence is actually a very ordinary folk slang. If A Nian had not been influenced by Mr. He since childhood, she might not have known this. This folk slang has a characteristic, which is its image and straightforwardness.

Sometimes, being straightforward is a kind of viciousness.

Taoist Chaoyun, a former powerful man, was obviously not very down-to-earth. He had never heard this before, and then he had vividly and bluntly attacked the female disciple. Although the female disciple was not talking about him, he was a little bit more than Prince Xie’s for many years!

Taoist Chaoyun was hit and didn't want to speak anymore.

However, the female disciple is a lively person, and now she is a passionate person. He Zijin is at home these days, in addition to pretending to take care of the "patient" A Nian, she also secretly made a robe for the master Taoist Chaoyun. This time she brought it to show off her craftsmanship first, and said, "Master, try it. This time it is dark patterned bamboo branches and jade green. Look at me, it is both lively and steady, and it is most suitable for you to wear at your age."

Master Chaoyun had just been hit by "too old" once, and then when he heard the female disciple say the word "age", he felt uncomfortable and waved his hand in vain, "Forget it, what can I wear at this age? This material is a bit floating."

"How can you be so old? Master, you are not very old. Moreover, it is so rare that you are a gentle and elegant person. I have seen so many men, and none of them can compare to your master." He Zijin said and took out his clothes and showed them to the master. He highly recommended them, "Look at this color, this workmanship, this clothes, only the master can match it. If you change to a second person, you can't stand this color. Besides, I have worked hard for half a month, and I can't even try it out by lighting the lamp and boiling oil. Master, but it's really not enough to give you face."

He Zijin didn't know that his master was hurt by A Nian's words and was praising her clothes. She didn't expect that as soon as she finished speaking, her master said, "Finish, let's try it. However, as I get older, I'll make some stable clothes for me in the future."

"What's wrong with you being older? You don't look old." He Zijin gave the clothes to Senior Brother Wen Dao, and flattered the master with a smile. "The key is that he has a good aura. If I reach the age of my master, I will be so beautiful."

Master Chaoyun finally took photos of the female disciples and felt comfortable. After trying out the clothes, he gave his comments, "Don't do it in the future, as the round collar is also good."

"The master who handed over the collar looks good in dressing." He Zijin said.

"Where, how many years older than Prince Xie?"

"Even if the prince consort is better than you, it's better than you." He Zijin had no interest in Prince Consort Xie and other things. He Zijin smiled and said, "When will there be someone more outstanding than you, Master? You have to ask Senior Brother Wendao to say to me, and I will come and open my eyes!"

Master Chaoyun finally had a good time playing the female disciple and said with a smile, "Don't say these words all day long, it's better to be steady at the girl's house."

"I know, I know." He Zijin came over to see his master, talked with him, and teased the twins. He had been spending most of his day in Master Chaoyun's manor. After lunch, he didn't count, so he took the twins away in the afternoon.

The case in Beichang Prefecture was definitely not slow to be tried. There were no mediocre officials who came with Xie's concubine. However, after the case was tried, the case was clear, and the persons who should be arrested were arrested and the persons who should be tied up were tied up. Xie's concubine ordered the officials who came with the three ministries of households and officials to take the officials who were guilty and returned to the imperial capital. He brought other officials from the Honglu Temple to secretly visit through Beijing Pass.

Yes, a secret visit.

At first, A Nian didn't know about this secret visit, but Mr. Xie seemed to treat Jiang Tongzhi quite differently. Among the local officials of Beichang Prefecture, Mr. Xie only ordered Li Ganzheng and Jiang Tongzhi to accompany him. It is easy to understand that many people in the officialdom have rumors that next year is the day of promotion and evaluation for officials every three years. Li Ganzheng is afraid that he will take over the position of Governor Tian. As for Jiang Tongzhi, this time in the case of the Salt Class, Jiang Tongzhi presented the private account of the salt merchant as evidence, which was also a contribution to the court. However, Jiang Tongzhi is only in the sixth rank now. No matter how he is promoted, he has to follow the rules of the officialdom, so he has to be promoted to the fifth rank. Compared with the sixth rank, he is naturally a high-ranking official, but for those in the officialdom, no matter whether the fifth or sixth rank, he cannot escape an adjective, that is, "not in the rank"!

Yes, in the common sense of the officialdom, the fifth and sixth ranks can only be considered ordinary official positions, and they are far from being called high-ranking officials.

However, Jiang Xiaoguaner, who was not a high-ranking official, was named by Prince Xie and went to Xiliang with Prince Xie.

In this matter, Mr. Xie also asked everyone to keep it a secret, and the other party could not sue their parents or their wife and children. But A Nian could not bear it. He wanted to ask Mr. Xie if he could take his wife with him.

Of course, A Nian also understood that this was naturally impossible to ask. But A Nian didn't hide it from Sister Zijin. Sister Zijin was a little worried after hearing this. Sister Zijin, who had a legendary experience in two lives, had no political view at all. She wondered whether A Nian would join forces as soon as she went to Xiliang and became a famous diplomat at the moment. In short, Sister Zijin had no such idea at all. Her first thought was, "Is Xiliang safe? Didn't I hear that the current kings in that place are the current regents who squeezed away the previous kings and established such a puppet king. Is this safe place?"

A Nian said, "Did your sister talk about Prince Yingwu?"

"Yes." He Zijin said, "I heard from my sister Ying that many bandits outside Beijing Pass are actually related to Xiliang. Besides, this is awesome, the two companies are open. If there is anything that can't be said openly, why do you have to be so sneaky? Isn't that strange?"

"I understand what my sister said. Sister, look at me, naturally, baby." When she said this, A Nian couldn't help but feel satisfied. After being content, A Nian continued, "But then, who among these envoys can compare with Prince Xie? I heard from Li Chanzheng that this son-in-law had been in charge of affairs with the Western Barbarians at Xiningguan when he was young. Then, during the more than 20 years of official career of Prince Xie in Xining, the Western Barbarians could not take a step further from our land. This time, it must be an extremely important meeting, and Your Majesty would send Prince Xie. Prince Xie is also the Empress Dowager's uncle. If Prince Xie has any good or bad luck, how can I explain to the Empress Dowager? So I said that even though I don't know much about the inside story of this envoy, I think it must be an important matter."

He Zijin also understood that if such an important matter was not a bit of luck, a middle- and low-ranking official like A Nian would be afraid that he would not be able to squeeze in even if he broke his head. He Zijin thought for a while and said, "Thank you, the prince consort, personally, how do you say this guard?"

"In addition to the guards that Prince Xie brought by his side, General Ji will send a guard to escort him in person."

He Zijin thought about it and quickly made a decision and said to A Nian, "Since it is Xie's husband who ordered you personally, this is also Xie's husband who is kind to you. Just go there, don't worry about your family."

A Nian held Zijin's hand, twisted it gently in her palm, and said, "I just can't bear to part with my sister."

"It's not how long it takes. This kind of secret visit will be leaked if it takes a long time. Besides, you just can't bear to leave me? Where are Aye, Axi and the twins?" As he said that, Sister Zijin looked at A Nian.

A Nian smiled, "How are the children the same as you and me? The children are now with us, like a bird, and they will eventually grow up and leave the nest. Even in the future, they will get married, and then they will have their own days. Those who can truly grow old and work together for a hundred years are not the children, but you and me."

Because A Nian was going to go on an envoy, the couple was very intimate. When He Zijin learned that the guards of the escort mission were led by Yao Jie himself, she couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Both of them were familiar with Yao Jie and had an acquaintance in the army. Even if there were any changes, Yao Jie must have to take care of A Nian first!

A Nian participated in the mission itinerary in the name of a foreign dynasty. Although A Nian was still worried about his wife after joining the mission, many people were envious of him and Li Guanzheng's participation in the mission. Among them, Jiang Shaoqing, the Honglu Temple in the mission, Jiang Shaoqing did not understand that they were not short of staff. How could Xie Ma Ma insist on adding Li Guanzheng and Jiang Tongzhi again? Beichang Prefecture just found out the salt course case. Such a bitter and cold place, a salt course in the salt course can greedy for 100,000 silver in a year. Although Li Guanzheng and Jiang Tongzhi are the ones who presented evidence, you can also imagine what kind of officialdom in the Beichang Prefecture is!

It is not easy to present evidence and make contributions in such an officialdom. Such a confidential matter was asked to participate in these two people, especially they had not conducted a detailed investigation on these two people. If Mr. Xie had not insisted on insisting, Jiang Shaoqing would not agree to the two people joining the mission.

Even now, Jiang Shaoqing doesn’t understand much.

Of course, Jiang Shaoqing didn't understand this very much. When he learned that Jiang Tongzhi A Nian knew Xiliang, he suddenly understood it. He thought, could Mr. Xie not be very satisfied with the current scholar who understands Western lyrics. He wanted to change to someone who understands Western lyrics, so he found Jiang Tongzhi. So, what about Li Ganzheng?

Soon, Jiang Shaoqing understood that he had really underestimated the officials of Beichang Prefecture. For example, Jiang Tongzhi was a sarcastic word for Western languages. In the words of Jiang Tongzhi, "When I was in the county, my Shahe County was very close to the Quechang. I also went to Quechang. When I met the merchants of Xiliang, I said a few words, but I was not very skilled." Of course, judging from the smooth and strange Western language conversation between Jiang Tongzhi and the Xiliang language clerk, Jiang Tongzhi's "not skilled" can be regarded as Jiang Tongzhi's modesty. As for Li Ganzheng, although he did not understand Western languages, he also had a good understanding of the Western languages. Li Ganzheng's words were also very realistic. "Before coming to Beichang Prefecture to be an official, I checked some customs of Xiliang. The military sketches of the Ministry of War are not for another one. Although Xiliang is a primary school, he has always been ambitious. Moreover, he is in power now, not to mention that he is not a sensible person."

In this way, Jiang Shaoqing gradually understood the intention of Prince Xie. Just as Prince Xie said inadvertently, "We will eventually return to the imperial capital. The peace of Beichang Prefecture is not something that depends on the officials of Beichang Prefecture."

Jiang Shaoqing looked at Li Jiang and knew that the promotion of these two people was probably a foregone conclusion.
Chapter completed!