Four hundred and ninetieth chapters ashamed to see people
After coming out of Li Dongyang's place, although it was already night, Fang Yingwu turned around and went to Liu's Mansion with the idea of noting anything further.
Liu Mianhua was sitting in the study to receive his son-in-law. At this moment, his face was really full of spring breeze, exuding lingering joy from head to toe.
Ever since Fang Yingwu got to know him, Old Taishan, the biggest impression he had on Old Taishan was that he could express his emotions and anger. It was extremely difficult to tell whether Old Taishan was in a good or bad mood. No matter what happened, he definitely had a very calm psychological quality.
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However, it seemed that this was the first time Fang Yingwu had seen Lao Taishan look so joyful tonight, but he understood.
Today he was officially appointed as the second assistant and took the second highest position in Wenyuan Pavilion. For Lao Taishan, it was nothing less than another small peak in his life.
Especially when the first assistant is ten years older, being the second assistant means that he is the natural successor to the first assistant. He is only half a step away from the top of the list. How can he not be happy?
After hearing that Fang Yingwu recommended himself and wanted to act as the special envoy of the imperial court to visit Shang Ren, Liu Mianhua nodded and said: "The imperial court sends envoys to comfort the old ministers. This is what it should be. Your entry point is very good. I am here."
The cabinet will take note of this.
You have a good reputation, and you are a close disciple of Senior Shang, so you are indeed a suitable candidate. If I support you in the cabinet, it is not a big problem. No one will be more serious about such a non-critical issue, and there is no need to compare conditions.
Someone is more suitable than you.
If it is decided that you will be the envoy, then your official position must be implemented. The court should give an explanation at that time, and the Ministry of Personnel will naturally not be able to delay it any longer, and all problems will be solved easily."
Fang Yingwu said respectfully: "Then everything will be overworked."
Originally, he was not sure about this matter. He only had an idea but could not say whether it would work. But when Liu Mianmian said that the problem was not big, he was completely relieved.
With Liu Mianmian's meticulousness and prudence, if he is not sure, he will not say the right thing. If he says there is no problem, then there will definitely be no problem. Judging from several years of relationship history, Liu Mianmian's reliability in this regard is still trustworthy, and very few
There is a phenomenon of failure to deliver after making a promise.
In other words, after returning home tonight, Yingwu can pack his luggage... Actually, that's exactly what Fang Yingwu did.
The Ming Dynasty had very strict working hours for officials. Except for the Chinese New Year, official holidays were almost zero. Fang Yingwu, who had traveled from the 21st century, was unable to complain about this.
He had been a county magistrate in the capital for three years and had been busy without much time off. This time he took the initiative to be an envoy because he regarded it as a holiday.
Anyway, I am just visiting old comrades on behalf of the imperial court and returning home in fine clothes, so there is no pressure in this job.
A few days later, Fang Yingwu invited a Yu, a member of the Ministry of Personnel, to have a drink and dinner. This man had some connections with Shang Xianggong, so he was considered one of his own. Although he was in the Wenxuan Department, which the Lord did not care about, he was in the Ministry of Personnel after all, so Fang Yingwu invited him to have dinner with him.
Just ask him to take care of it.
When the two met, they hugged each other and saluted each other. Yu Bulang said: "I heard that the imperial court is about to appoint you as an imperial envoy, and you will be going south soon?"
Fang Yingwu replied vaguely: "Oh? Where did Mr. Yu hear about this? Maybe there is such a thing?"
Yu Bulang stood in awe and said: "Master Fang is diligent in state affairs and his heart is indeed a role model for us!"
Of course, everyone likes to hear nice words, although Mr. Yu’s words are a bit too much. Fang Yingwu humbly said: "Where is it? Mr. Yu is really exaggerating, little brother, I can't bear it!"
Yu Bulang's expression did not change, and he still said seriously: "Master Fang, there is no need to be too modest. The tasks in the southeast are huge. Master Fang is not afraid of hardships and dangers, and has the courage to do his job. He is worthy of being a disciple of Mr. Shang. I deeply admire you!"
Fang Yingwu frowned. The task was huge. What kind of language was this? He responded: "I'm just going back to my hometown to visit my teacher. I'm just proclaiming God's grace on behalf of the court. Why talk about it being huge?"
Yu Bulang chuckled. "Master Fang's reputation is really tight, so there's no need to keep secrets here? You, the imperial envoy, visited Xianggong Shang, so why don't you have to be stationed in Wuzhong to supervise the collection of money and grain, and clean up the land?"
What?"
Damn it! Fang Yingwu was stunned, what kind of rumor is this... It was indeed his idea behind his back to send an imperial envoy to supervise grain in the southeast. He just wanted to show his face to Hong Songshang. How could it be passed around?
Is it rumored that Fang Yingwu was asked to serve as the imperial envoy?
Yu Bulang laughed, stretched out his finger and pointed at Fang Yingwu: "Master Fang, are you still pretending? The news has been revealed in the cabinet, how can it be a rumor? I'm afraid that the imperial edict will be sent to the officials in the next two days.
That’s it! Mr. Fang, don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on it for you and won’t delay your departure south.”
Fang Yingwu was shocked by the news from the cabinet. Yu Bulang definitely didn't look like he was joking. Could everything he said be true?
A job like supervising grain and clearing fields requires a very courageous person. At first, he and Hong Song were joking about who was the unlucky guy who got involved in this matter, so why did it end up falling on him?
Did you make a mistake? I went south to visit Teacher Shang and give myself a vacation to travel! Why was I assigned the task of supervising grain and clearing the fields?
After finishing the meal with Yu Bulang who was distracted, Fang Yingwu left the restaurant and headed to Liu's house. He had countless roars in his heart, what on earth did Liu Mianhua do this time? He didn't believe so much in vain.
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To put it bluntly, the most important event this year is getting married. If you are stationed in Suzhou to supervise grain, you will not be able to return to Beijing until at least the end of the year. Can you still get married? What is Liu Mianhua, the father-in-law, thinking?
Rushing to the gate of Liu Mansion in one breath, Fang Yingwu shouted to the gatekeeper: "Is Old Taishan at home? I want to see him!"
The doorman stretched out his head and saw clearly that it was Mr. Fang. He replied cautiously: "I have instructions. I am ill today and will not see any outsiders."
Over the years, Liu Mianmian has never used illness as an excuse to avoid seeing him! Fang Yingwu asked the doorman: "A foreigner? Am I a foreigner? If an elder is sick, shouldn't a younger generation take care of him?"
The gatekeeper made a bitter face and shouted: "Master, don't ask me about it. Anyway, I did tell you so. It's useless for me to scold you!"
Fang Yingwu pushed the doorman off the bench and took his seat unceremoniously, "Then I will wait here until Old Taishan asks me, this junior, to serve."
The gatekeeper had no choice but to go into the house to deliver a message. He came out not long after and said: "My mistress has something to say. Please be patient and calm. My master is actually ashamed to see you. My mistress is trying to persuade him."
Ashamed to see himself? Fang Yingwu was extremely shocked by this... Old Taishan, nicknamed Mian Mian, also knew that he was embarrassed? With Liu Mian Mian's face, he could be ashamed to see others. Is this still Liu Mian Mian?
Fang Yingwu subconsciously raised his eyes and looked at the sun. The sun didn't come out from the west. (To be continued...)
