After all, the mutual dislike between Xiao Wenxuan and the group of candidates who took refuge in Zhao Junchen was just a mutual dislike caused by the unpleasantness of getting along, rather than any irresolvable hatred.
Therefore, as long as the method is appropriate, Xiao Wenxuan wants to eliminate the dislike of him among the candidates. Although it is not easy, it is not an impossible task.
In fact, according to Zhao Junchen, Xiao Wenxuan did a pretty good job.
After experiencing the setbacks of the college entrance examination, Xiao Wenxuan, after reflection, could not say that he had an epiphany about the human heart and the world, but he did make great progress in this aspect, and he also deeply understood the importance of interpersonal relationships to his future.
So after rushing to the Tianhai Building to meet with the candidates, Xiao Wenxuan put down his reserve and arrogance. First he had to accept the humiliation, and then after observing his words, he deliberately catered to and even flattered him. Finally, he initially resolved the candidates' feelings towards him.
feelings of disgust and rejection.
Although it will take some time to completely resolve these feelings of disgust and rejection, Xiao Wenxuan has finally made a good start.
Of course, Xiao Wenxuan did not mention to the candidates that he had been accepted by Zhao Junchen as a staff member in the government. Otherwise, under the change of mentality, the candidates would be worried about Xiao Wenxuan's future revenge, or think that Xiao Wenxuan was showing off and demonstrating.
With all these factors, it is not easy to complete this task.
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After experiencing a party where the atmosphere changed from embarrassing to happy, it was already evening, and as agreed, Xiao Wenxuan came to Zhao Junchen's house.
Zhao Junchen met Xiao Wenxuan in the study, and Su Xiqing, another new staff member of the Zhao family, appeared in the study at the same time.
Like all guests who entered Zhao Junchen's study for the first time, Xiao Wenxuan had never thought that for a powerful and corrupt official like Zhao Junchen, the decoration in the study would be so simple and low-key, without the slightest hint of luxury.
However, Xiao Wenxuan quickly suppressed the surprise in his heart and reported to Zhao Junchen: "Sir, Xiao Wenxuan has fulfilled his mission. Although it took a lot of effort, what you asked me to do was finally completed. From now on.
I will definitely put aside my selfishness, do things with my heart, and never make things difficult for you. I hope you can make good use of my talents."
"If a person wants to jump to a high place, the first thing to do is to bend his knees. He must bury his pride deep in his heart, and temporary grievances will never be worth the ultimate success. Compromise and forbearance are just a matter of course.
It's a method, not your character." Zhao Junchen smiled and nodded to Xiao Wenxuan, and said: "You didn't understand this before, but you are doing well now. It seems that you are really mature."
"Thank you, sir, for your advice and your kind words. Wenxuan will definitely keep them in mind and will never forget them."
Seeing that Xiao Wenxuan's expression was full of low-key humility and without the slightest trace of pride, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and then he said: "However, after all, you were just a simple scholar in the past, and many of the methods required by the staff are different from those of others."
I guess you don’t understand knowledge. Although I value you very much, you still need to practice for a period of time before entrusting you with important tasks.”
After a pause, Zhao Junchen pointed to Su Xiqing on the side and said: "The person next to you is named Su Xiqing. Like you, he is also a staff member of my government and can be regarded as your predecessor. He has a rich family background and a high family background.
When my grandfather was a generation, he began to serve as an aide or master for the imperial officials. He also knows best the various methods and knowledge required by an aide. Next, you should study with him for a period of time and let him teach you some things in my house.
rule."
With that said, Zhao Junchen turned his attention to Su Xiqing and warned him: "Teach him carefully, don't hide your secrets, and don't worry about teaching the apprentice to starve the master to death. The better you teach him, the greater your contribution will be."
, I value you more and more. As for the day you go to Yangzhou, let’s schedule it for the day after tomorrow. Before that, give Xiao Wenxuan a lesson.”
"Please rest assured, sir. Xiqing is dedicated to serving you. He will never hide his selfish motives. He will teach you with all his heart." After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Su Xiqing naturally assured him quickly.
On the other side, after hearing Zhao Junchen's instructions, Xiao Wenxuan also bowed to Su Xiqing and said: "From now on, I will have to trouble you, senior. I am new to this and have little experience. I hope senior will give you some advice."
"It's easy to say! It's easy to say!" Su Xiqing also responded quickly: "Don't take advice as an advice, it's just some sideways, just let's communicate with each other and confirm."
He followed Zhao Junchen to see Xiao Wenxuan today, and he naturally understood how much Zhao Junchen valued Xiao Wenxuan. Therefore, although Xiao Wenxuan was a latecomer, Su Xiqing did not dare to rely on his old age.
Even if this point is put aside, Xiao Wenxuan has the reputation of being a scholar after all, and he is just a scholar. Due to the status gap between scholars, he does not dare to treat others arrogantly.
Seeing that the two of them were getting along happily, Zhao Junchen smiled and nodded, seeming to have remembered something, and added: "Wenxuan, I have arranged for the servants in the mansion to arrange a room for you. What are you missing?
Just tell the manager. Since you didn't ask about the monthly silver, I'll set it at thirty taels per month for the time being. There will also be salary and benefits during the holidays. From now on, we will increase it based on your merit and qualifications. If you have no objection, go ahead.
You can tell the accountant, and you can advance a part of the monthly silver to your home, so that your family can feel at ease. Of course, if you are willing, you can also bring your family to live in the capital, and the government will prepare a place for them, and everything will be fine.
Don't worry."
Zhao Junchen has never been stingy about the welfare and salary of his subordinates - in fact, with his current net worth, he cannot afford to be stingy with dozens of taels of silver.
As the saying goes, "Eating the emperor's salary means being loyal to the emperor." It can be seen that salary is a prerequisite for loyalty. If the salary is small, loyalty may be limited.
Sure enough, when he heard that his moon silver was as high as thirty taels, and that Zhao Junchen had thought so thoughtfully for him, even though Xiao Wenxuan now had some power and scheming, he still couldn't help but feel flattered and moved in his heart.
However, Xiao Wenxuan is now very thoughtful and pays great attention to the impact of some details on interpersonal relationships. So before answering Zhao Junchen, he took a look at Su Xiqing next to him. Seeing that Su Xiqing's expression did not show any dissatisfaction, it was obvious that his salary was higher than that of Xiao Wenxuan.
It's not too low, and Xiao Wenxuan finally feels relieved - he doesn't want to get a higher salary than Su Xiqing when he first joins the Zhao family, which will only destroy the good relationship initially established between the two.
"Thirty taels of silver per month is already a lot. Wenxuan only feels that he deserves it, and there is no way he would have any objections."
Seeing that Xiao Wenxuan had no objection, Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "In that case, you can follow Su Xiqing to familiarize yourself with the environment in my house. I still have a few documents to deal with, so I won't talk to you anymore."
Xiao Wenxuan and Su Xiqing naturally did not dare to delay Zhao Junchen's official business. After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, they hurriedly bowed and left.
From now on, the two of them will be Zhao Junchen's assistants in handling official and private matters, but before that, they still need some experience and inspection.
Naturally, the two of them understood this.
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However, it was said that Su Xiqing led Xiao Wenxuan out of the study because he also wanted to have a good relationship with Xiao Wenxuan, so he acted quite enthusiastically and personally led Xiao Wenxuan to Xiao Wenxuan's residence in Zhao Mansion.
On the way, after the two chatted for a few words, Xiao Wenxuan began to ask Su Xiqing about the rules of the Zhao family.
When you first enter the Zhao Mansion, you naturally need to grasp the rules and environment of the Zhao Mansion. Otherwise, if you accidentally violate the taboos, you will only harm others and yourself.
In this regard, Su Xiqing also gave pointers without reservation.
"In our Zhao Mansion, Master Zhao is naturally in charge of everything. However, because Master Zhao's mother died young and was not married yet, there is no other owner in the mansion.
"...But there are two people in the mansion who cannot be offended because they are close to Mr. Zhao. One is Mr. Zhao's eldest attendant Xu Qingyan and Butler Xu. You have seen him in the study just now. He was the one who entered Mr. Zhao's room.
Before he became an official, he was the book boy next to Mr. Zhao. Now he is running errands for Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao has entrusted him with many things to do, so we will have the most opportunities to contact him in the future. However, maybe it is because
His relationship with Mr. Zhao is so close that even if he does something wrong, Mr. Zhao will not punish him too much, so his temper is a little off-putting, but there is no scheming in the city, and all his thoughts are shown on his face, most importantly
It’s easy to understand, but as long as you obey him, he will treat you as one of his own..."
"...The other one is Mrs. Fang Rufang, Mr. Zhao's concubine. I heard that Mr. Zhao is about to raise her as a concubine in the mansion. Although she seems to have a low status on the surface, she is officially married after Mr. Zhao.
Before, everything in the mansion and many of its properties were managed by her, the mistress of Zhao's mansion. Compared to Housekeeper Xu, Mrs. Fang is quite shrewd, capable and difficult to deal with. But Fang
The things that Madam is responsible for are different from ours, so we won’t have much contact with her. Of course, we don’t have to deal with the things that Madam Fang is responsible for. At least until Mr. Zhao expressly expresses it, we can’t do it, otherwise we will violate the taboo.
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After listening to what Su Xiqing said, Xiao Wenxuan gradually understood the rules and environment of the Zhao Mansion.
In addition, because of Su Xiqing's hint, Xiao Wenxuan also understood that Fang Ru was responsible for things, which were probably not just simple matters in the house and the property under the house, but also some shady things, as well as Zhao Junchen's intelligence network, which Fang Ru was more or less aware of.
participate.
After understanding this, Xiao Wenxuan asked Su Xiqing for some knowledge and methods needed by his staff.
Regarding Xiao Wenxuan's request for advice, Su Xiqing sighed: "The knowledge here is huge."
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ps: I just checked the comment area and found that many old friends are back, I’m very happy!
Yesterday I went to the unit leader's house to discuss changing departments. If it is done, I will have more time to write words from now on.
Well, the first update today, there will be a second update around the early morning!