Chapter 980: The period of filial piety ends and Zhou Chen becomes an official
In a courtyard in Anyefang, Zhao Paner and Sun Sanniang were persuading Song Yinzhang.
"Yinzhang, actually you don't have to do that at all. Lord Zhou has already said that in a few days, he will help you deregister. If you join the Tokyo Jiaofang Division at this time, wouldn't it be known to everyone?
Are you a Jiaofang Sile prostitute?"
The teahouse that had been renamed Half Mask was about to reopen. In order to cooperate with Zhao Paner and the others in attracting customers, Song Yinzhang agreed to continue to use pipa music to attract customers. In order to expand his reputation, he also took the initiative to go to the Jiaofang Division in the capital.
He sought a position as a pipa instructor.
Song Yinzhang said slowly: "Sister Pan'er, I think you are right. We can't rely on Lord Marquis for everything. He has helped us a lot. Didn't you say before that Lord Zhou's filial piety is coming soon?"
At the end of the day, it is best to maintain his reputation at this time, so that the officials will pay more attention to him and grant him a high official position."
"So I also feel that it is best not to trouble Mr. Zhou at this time, not to mention the Jiaofang Division. I am already used to it. If Zhang Haohao can become an oiran and receive rewards and praises from the officials, I will also target her.
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The maid Yin Ping said anxiously: "Girl, if you do this, others will definitely look down on you again."
Song Yinzhang smiled and said: "It's not that no one knows, I am not a prostitute. I am a prostitute myself. Although I really want to leave my country, but now if we want to survive in Tokyo, we must make money and support ourselves.
Sister Pan'er and Sister Sanniang have done so much, I can't just sit back and enjoy the success, I also want to work hard with you, Sister Pan'er."
"Yinzhang, you..."
Sun Sanniang's eyes turned red. She was close to Zhao Pan'er, so she became friends with Song Yinzhang.
But sometimes, she still had some opinions about the delicate Song Yinzhang, because Song Yinzhang always acted stupidly, did stupid things, and acted petty in the past.
But now, Song Yinzhang really impressed her.
Zhao Paner asked again: "Yinzhang, have you really decided?"
In her plan, the importance of Song Yinzhang is self-evident, even more important than her and Sun Sanniang.
She didn't want Song Yinzhang to be looked down upon, but sometimes, they couldn't choose everything.
Song Yinzhang's idea is actually quite right. After all, the Jiaofang Bureau belongs to the government. Although the women in it are of low status, if they are really capable, they will definitely receive preferential treatment, just like Zhang Haohao.
If Song Yinzhang could be as famous as Zhang Haohao, their half-covered business would definitely attract a large number of customers.
Moreover, joining Jiaofangsi can also provide you with many benefits, such as music scores and so on.
But Zhao Pan'er also knew how much Song Yinzhang had always wanted to break away from his humble status and the Jiaofang Division, so joining the Jiaofang Division in the capital was contrary to her previous thoughts. Zhao Pan'er didn't want Song Yinzhang to have such a big worry in his heart.
pressure.
Unexpectedly, Song Yinzhang smiled slightly and said: "Sister Pan'er, I used to deceive myself and others. In the eyes of many people, I am a lowly person and look down on me. However, there are also people who know that I am a lowly person but do not look down on me.
Sisters like Pan'er and Sanniang, and even noble people like Lord Zhou don't look down on me."
"So, I will never look down on myself again. Even if I am a lowly, we are all ordinary women from other places, and we can still survive in Tokyo."
"well said."
Zhao Pan'er's eyes were red, and she felt happy in her heart. It seemed that Song Yinzhang had grown a lot after experiencing this series of accidents.
"Then I wish our business will be prosperous when we reopen tomorrow."
The girls hugged each other happily, full of hope for the future.
The next day, Zhao Pan'er and the girls walked up to their posts in full spirits and high spirits, and the tea house, which was renamed 'Half-faced', also ushered in its reopening.
Because enough time was spent to build up the reputation and fermentation before the opening this time, the opening this time was much more lively than the day it first opened.
On the day it first opened, although there were many customers, most of them were ordinary customers, but this time it was different.
This time, most of the guests who walked in with half-covered faces were scholars, especially elderly scholars.
As a result, the half-masked restaurant has been bustling with activity since it opened its doors in the morning, and it has continued into the afternoon, with customers constantly coming in.
After sweeping away the decadence of the past few days, Zhao Paner and the girls are very happy and satisfied.
They had some concerns before and lowered the price of tea fruit, but this time, the price has doubled several times, and the money they earned on the first day alone was comparable to the money they made in the first few days of opening.
Not to mention, they also used the name of Song Yinzhang, the best pipa master in Jiangnan, to attract so many customers that they would make a lot of money even if only one tenth of the customers came back in the future.
The half-faced scene was very lively, but this time Zhou Chen did not go to join in the fun, but stayed at home.
Since the end of his filial piety period, the Zhongyong Hou Mansion, which had been peaceful for a long time, gradually had people coming to visit him.
The reason is also very simple. Many people knew that the official had specially summoned Zhou Chen to enter the palace.
Not many people know what arrangements the official family has for Zhou Chen, the new Zhongyong Marquis, but this does not prevent some people from wanting to make good friends with Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen has lived for so many years, so he naturally has no problems in dealing with people. What's more, he still has goals to achieve in this world, and he will definitely not be a loner.
It is precisely because of the busy days that Zhou Chen has no time to go to the newly opened Half Mask. He just asked Zhou Huai to pay attention and report to him if there is any trouble.
Finally, on the seventh day after Zhou Chen's filial piety period ended, official Zhao Hengxuan met with Zhou Chen.
"Long live the humble ministers when they pay homage to the official family."
"Please get up, Qing Zhou."
Zhao Heng was also very satisfied when he saw Zhou Chen, who was dressed in purple robe, handsome and energetic.
He has been in power for more than 20 years. In terms of military affairs, Zhou Chen defeated the Xiazhou Dingnan Army and recaptured half of Xiazhou. This was one of the greatest victories during his reign, which made him elated.
Although he was no longer willing to take up arms in his later years, achieving a great victory was an achievement and the glory of his reign.
In addition, most of the princes in the imperial court are dissatisfied with him as the emperor, and they oppose his pursuit of Taoism and make him unhappy.
Therefore, in his opinion, young courtiers like Zhou Chen, especially those who are hereditary and irreplaceable, are much more pleasing to the eye than the princes of the court.
"Zhou Qing is the pillar of the imperial court, I am very happy..."
Zhao Heng is obviously also a master of public speaking. He speaks in a precise manner. At this level, even in modern times, he will definitely be a high official.
Seeing Zhao Heng talking non-stop, Zhou Chen's thoughts were a little far away. If you asked him what impressed him most about the Zhenzong Emperor Zhao Heng in official history, it would undoubtedly be this one thing.
The last emperor of Taishan Fengchan!
Throughout ancient history, there were not many emperors who were enshrined in Mount Tai, but the emperors who were enshrined in Mount Tai were all meritorious. They either unified the world and pacified the troubled times, or wiped out the barbarians and created a prosperous age. They were all well-known figures.
Only Emperor Zhenzong is very funny. In terms of governance, Song Zhenzong was the master of defense until his death. In terms of martial arts, he was attacked by the Liao Kingdom, launched a defensive war, and was forced to sign the "Chanyuan Alliance".
No matter how you look at it, it is an act of losing power and humiliating the country to form an alliance under the city with the payment of annual coins.
But he had the nerve to go to Mount Tai to be enshrined, and he also forged heavenly books and spent a lot of money, which made the world famous. Even though there were emperors in later generations who went to Mount Tai, there was no emperor who was enshrined in Mount Tai.
Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, the emperor terminator of Taishan Fengchan.
Zhao Heng talked for a long time and finally made the decision to confer an official title on Zhou Chen.
"Zhongyong Hou, Zhou Chen, is the General of the Jinwu Guards on your right, the governor of Yingzhou, the Secretary of the Horse Guards and the Horse Guards, and the deputy commander of the Guards and Horses."
Zhou Chen immediately thanked him: "Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
The rank of General Jinwuwei is relatively high, but like the governor of Yingzhou, his position is fictitious. He only has rank, but he does not hold real power, and he will not go to local posts.
On the other hand, the Deputy Commander of the Guards, Pro-Jun and Ma Jun is the real power. Although it is only the fifth rank, because the Commander-in-Chief of the Guards, Pro-Jun and Ma Jun is no longer appointed, the deputy commander is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guards, Pro-Jun and Ma Jun.
The actual chief officer, the real master of a government office.
As one of the two bureaus and three yamen, the Ma Junsi, the bodyguard and pro-army officer, is actually second only to the palace bureau and higher than the imperial city bureau. Under normal circumstances, most of this agency is held by nobles and belongs to the official family.
The confidant is close to the army.
However, Zhou Chen, as a loyal and brave marquis, is now a close relative of the official family and is in charge of the Ma Army Division, so he deserves his title.
After being granted the official title, Zhao Heng chatted cordially with Zhou Chen for a while, and then asked the internal supervisor to send Zhou Chen away.
"Congratulations, Lord Marquis, congratulations, Lord Marquis."
The flat-faced eunuch next to Zhao Heng paid Zhou Chen a lot of compliments after he left the house.
Although he is the internal supervisor around the officials, he is still very polite and flattering to a powerful prince like Zhou Chen. He can serve the officials, and his ability to observe the actions of the officials should not be underestimated.
"Thank you Master Cui."
Zhou Chen also responded politely. This Cui eunuch is a close confidant of the official family. If they can be friends with each other, they will naturally want to be friends with him.
"I'll have to trouble Master Cui to give me more advice in the future."
"Master Marquis, you are too polite. I should have given you more advice."
The two exchanged business blows, and then Zhou Chen left. He himself was wearing a purple robe, so although he was granted an official title, he no longer needed to wear court uniforms.
Zhou Chen had just walked not far when he suddenly saw Gu Qianfan who was patrolling the palace gate.
"Deputy Ambassador Gu, are you on duty today?"
"Have you met the Marquis? Are you going to the palace to see the saint today?"
"Well, I was about to go to Ma Junsi. The official ordered me to be Ma Junsi."
"Congratulations, Lord Marquis."
Gu Qianfan immediately congratulated him, and was also very surprised that Zhou Chenfu actually had real power after being granted an official position. It seemed that the officials really valued Zhou Chen.
"I'm going to take up my post now. When I'm free, I'll have a good time with Deputy Ambassador Gu."
After bidding farewell to Gu Qianfan, Zhou Chen came to the bodyguard and army commander Ma Junsi. When he arrived, he found that the entire department was ready to welcome him. He was given a warm welcome as soon as he arrived.
There are many aristocratic children in the Ma Army Division, and many of them are young people, but none of them are dissatisfied with Zhou Chen, the airborne deputy commander.
Not to mention that Zhou Chen now has a title, Zhou Chen's aura as a young general of the Song Dynasty was enough to convince them and respect him. Therefore, when he took office, he did not face any difficulties and handed over the post very smoothly.
"Master Marquis, you just took office today, and your subordinates want to entertain you..."
"How can you invite me? I just took office today, so I should be the one to invite you. You invite all the brothers who don't need to be on duty today, and I invite you to the restaurant."
Zhou Chen didn't wait for his subordinate Du Yuhou to finish speaking, and then took the initiative to announce the banquet, and then made a certain kind of personnel in the department feel at ease.
As a member of the bodyguards, they have an extraordinary status, but in fact there are not many things they need to do. They are all afraid of meeting a Shangguan who can't tolerate sand in his eyes. Now that they see Zhou Chen willing to take the initiative to entertain him, it means that Zhou Chen is not
Not the kind of person they were worried about.
The bodyguard of Ma Junsi no longer has a capital commander, so now Zhou Chen, the deputy capital commander, is technically the highest officer of Ma Junsi, so there is no problem in calling him "Ma Junsi".
That night, Zhou Chen took his subordinates who were not on duty and went to one of the best restaurants in Tokyo for a meal.
It was because he had just entered his filial piety period, otherwise, he would have taken his subordinates to visit the Jiaofang Division.
After taking up the post of deputy commander of the Ma Army Division, Zhou Chen naturally did not have as much leisure as before. He had to go to the palace on time every day to do the urination, and rarely took a break for a month.
Training, guarding, etc., although many things do not require him as a horse commander to do it himself, he is still on duty in the company every day.
After he took office, more and more people came to visit the Hou Mansion, especially the same noble disciples who wanted to climb onto Zhou Chen's ship. After all, even the guards and soldiers were not
You can enter if you want.
However, Zhou Chen asked Uncle Yan to reject some visitors who were not worthy of the visit on the grounds that he was busy with official duties. Only some relatives and visitors of comparable status would be received by him in person.
It is better to be leisurely than to be busy, and there is a better thing to be busy than to be busy.
But for Zhou Chen, he still wants to be busy now. After all, he has been idle for several years. He still has big things to do. How can he be idle all the time?
"Master Marquis, this is from Mr. Ke. Mr. Ke also sent someone to bring you a sentence saying that he likes your poem very much."
Zhou Yan brought a man to Zhou Chen. This man was the manager of Mr. Ke's family, and he brought Mr. Ke's words.
Zhou Chen said in a deep voice: "Xiangong Ke is my mentor. I know that my mentor doesn't want me to visit him in order to avoid suspicion, so I asked Mr. Jin to say something, once a teacher, always a father. Whenever my mentor is in need in the future,
I have absolutely nothing to say, and I will definitely obey it."
He naturally admired this Xianggong Ke, but now that Xianggong Ke was demoted and was about to go to Leizhou to take up his post, there was nothing he could do about it. Who made the rear party stronger now?
"I will definitely bring you the Marquis's words."
Manager Jin replied respectfully, and then left the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion.