Chapter 148: Meeting Li Qingzhao's father and going to help
A night of dancing with red curtains.
Until the sun shone in in the morning, Li Qian still had an unreal feeling when he looked at Xi Shi's flawless sleeping face in his arms.
Li Qian stretched out his fingers and touched the beauty's flawless face, from the dark eyebrows like distant mountains, to the straight nose, to the delicate jade cheeks...
The soft and delicate touch came from the fingertips, constantly telling Li Qian that the girl with almost perfect appearance in front of him was real.
His actions made the sleeping Xi Shi frown slightly, blink her pink lips, and turn her head to the other side.
A smile appeared on Li Qian's lips, he suppressed the impulse in his heart, and instead of continuing to cause trouble, he got out of bed, put on his clothes, and walked out.
Now is not the time for the king to stop attending court in the morning.
Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, only started working on Tianbao after the Kaiyuan Dynasty. Now that he is here, he has to make his life stable first, right?
After leaving Jingyang Palace, the old eunuch had been waiting at the entrance of the palace early in the morning.
"Your Majesty is so diligent in your work, it is really a blessing to thousands of people!" The old eunuch bowed and smiled shyly.
This was a daily routine of flattery, and was classified as a morning fart by Li Qian.
When I was about to go to bed at night, I had another late fart, which was routine.
Of course, there are more free plays on weekdays, so no statistics are made.
But today, Li Qian did not smile and accept his flattery. Instead, he took the old eunuch's arm and the two of them walked forward.
The old eunuch was startled, and turned around quickly to glare at the many eunuchs. The younger eunuchs backed away one after another, keeping distance from the two of them.
Then the old eunuch turned back and looked at Li Qian tentatively: "Your Majesty?"
Li Gan smiled and said to him: "My dear friend, please send someone to find out who placed so many ice trays in Qiushui Pavilion last night?"
The old eunuch was startled when he heard this.
The eunuchs and maids below came to report to him every move His Majesty made in the palace.
Naturally, someone came to tell him that His Majesty was angry for some unknown reason last night.
I just didn't expect that His Majesty would actually be interested in finding that person.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch immediately responded with his hands raised.
Regardless of whether this is a minor issue or not, when His Majesty the Emperor orders it, it must be done in a big way.
Li Qian thought for a moment and then added: "Ask again if there is anyone instigating this. No matter if there is someone or not, you must come and tell me. Also, don't let Xi Shi know about this."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best."
The old eunuch didn't dare to vouch for this kind of thing, he would definitely ask.
There are all sorts of strange things happening in the palace. One day, a palace maid may suddenly die and a eunuch may be gone.
Even a great eunuch with unique divine favor would have a hard time keeping everything in order in such a huge palace, and he might not know where something went wrong.
"good."
Li Qian waved his hands and then showed a smile: "Take it easy these days. I won't leave the palace. I will go out for a walk in two days."
Wouldn't it be too shameful to avoid the limelight first? If you are chased by those gangsters again, wouldn't it be too shameful?
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The old eunuch responded immediately and said with a shy smile: "Your Majesty, are you going to have breakfast?"
"Um."
Li Qian nodded, sat on the shoulder cart, thought for a while and then said: "Send a copy to Xi Shi, and let the palace maid in after she wakes up."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The old eunuch agreed, but secretly sighed in his heart. His Majesty has been blessed with many concubines in recent times, but not many of them brought breakfast, so he immediately remembered it in his heart.
With so many concubines in the harem, their treatment is naturally different.
The rank of the concubine is not important, it all depends on the holy favor and where the holy will is, naturally whoever has a more comfortable life...
After explaining to the old eunuch, Li Qian got on the carriage and headed towards the front.
While Li Qian was sitting in the spacious and bright political hall having breakfast, Qin Hui was also approached in the Wenyuan Pavilion not far from Ziwei Hall.
"Father, Wang Mang is here."
Qin Xi rushed back to the check-in room and told Qin Hui, who was sipping crab roe porridge.
Before Qin Hui could swallow the porridge in his mouth, there was a rapid thumping sound in the corridor, and it was obvious that someone was walking towards him.
"Prime Minister Qin, the lower official Wang Mang has met Prime Minister Qin."
Before the person arrived, the voice came over.
Qin Hui smiled slightly. Looking at this posture, he must be angry with His Majesty, right?
But yes, I heard that he talked with His Majesty all afternoon in Ziwei Hall yesterday. If the two of them could agree, how could they debate for a whole afternoon?
"Uncle Wang Zong, please come in quickly!"
Qin Hui put down the crystal ivory kingfisher spoon in his hand and motioned to Qin Xi to open the door.
Although the conversation with Wang Mang yesterday was not very pleasant, Prime Minister Qin understood that this was a good time to put aside the past grudges and win over people...
Qin Xi was walking towards the door, but unexpectedly, Wang Mang over there didn't even wait for him to open the door, and opened the door furiously.
A bang was heard, and with the close contact between the wooden door and his face, Qin Xi's face that had just flattened out quickly became red and swollen again.
Qin Xi sat down on the ground, covering his face, completely stunned.
"I'm sorry, little brother."
When Wang Mang saw that the person had fallen down, he felt very sorry, so he stepped forward to help Qin Xi... No, he lifted her up.
"Is this a document from the Ministry of Education?"
He looked Qin Xi up and down for a moment, and while looking apologetic, he also frowned slightly: "You don't wear public clothes in the yamen, you are..."
Seeing that his son could not control Wang Mang, Qin Hui hurriedly got up from behind the table and walked over: "Uncle Wang Zong, this is the dog, and it hit Uncle Wang Zong."
The other side reprimanded Qin Xi: "Why don't you apologize to Wang Zongbo quickly?"
Qin Xi was so excited that he quickly put down his hands covering his face and bowed to apologize: "Uncle Wang Zong..."
As soon as he started to speak, Wang Mang supported him: "I am too impatient in this matter. You have suffered a disaster. How can I accept your apology?"
The aggrieved Qin Xi finally felt better and had a better impression of Wang Zongbo, a rough guy.
Wang Mang patted Qin Xi's shoulder again and again, laughed and said to Qin Hui: "Prime Minister Qin, the tiger father has no son. This son is very impressive at a young age, and his future achievements will definitely not be inferior to those of Prime Minister Qin."
Qin Hui smiled and ignored his polite words while wondering in his heart.
Looking at Wang Mang like this, he doesn't look like he had been arguing with His Majesty for a long time yesterday.
With his temperament, if he was angry yesterday, he would not be able to get over it so quickly today...
Qin Hui was confused in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he asked Wang Mang to sit down: "Uncle Wang Zong, I am having a meal, why don't we have breakfast together?"
He was just being polite, but he didn't expect Wang Mang to be so rude.
"Haha, thank you so much, Prime Minister Qin."
Wang Mang reached out and picked up a delicate thin-skin steamed bun, threw it into his mouth, swallowed it after a few mouthfuls.
"I came here to see Prime Minister Qin early this morning. He didn't even eat. I would like to thank Prime Minister Qin for the hospitality!"
Seeing his big hand directly reaching into the white porcelain plate to take the buns, Qin Hui's face froze at first, but after hearing this, his curiosity became more intense.
Looking at him like this, he doesn't look like he was angry yesterday, but he seems very happy...
Wang Mang didn't speak during the meal, and even Qin Hui didn't speak. A right minister and a minister of the Ministry of Rites had breakfast in the duty room of Wenyuan Pavilion.
However, Wang Mang's big mouthfuls of food made people very appetizing, and even Qin Hui took a few more bites.
Of course, he asked Qin Xi to send another pair of chopsticks, and as long as Wang Mang grabbed anything, Qin Xiang would never touch it.
After the two of them had eaten, Wang Mang talked about the purpose of his visit.
"Prime Minister Qin, go back and ask Dr. Li if he wants to join the Ministry of Rites as a foreign minister?"
Qin Hui was gargling the tea after the meal, and he almost spit out a mouthful of tea when he heard this.
"Ahem~"
He kept wiping the water stains around his mouth with a handkerchief. Qin Xi hurriedly came over and took the porcelain cup in his hand, which was as white as cold jade.
"Wang Zongbo..."
Qin Hui suppressed the shock in his heart and looked up at him curiously: "Now Yuanwailang can be transferred?"
Yesterday, I swore that I couldn't show favoritism and that I couldn't transfer a good member of the Communist Party of China away for the sake of Li Gefei. Why did I suddenly ask who was going to be moved today?
Although he changed his mind quickly, Wang Mang did not blush at all, and said carelessly: "Whether he can be transferred depends on which department Dr. Li is willing to go to. The next official will ask them about their intentions."
Although you are asking about the intentions of several members, the top leaders in the department have already asked you this question. If you still hold your seat and don’t move... you can imagine what will happen in the future.
Therefore, Wang Mang's words basically mean that Li Ge can go to any company he wants to go to.
Qin Hui was overjoyed and immediately expressed his position: "Don't worry, Uncle Wang Zong, the Yuan Wai Lang who left the Ministry of Rites will definitely find a good place for them."
But after he finished speaking, he realized that he had lost his composure, put down the handkerchief in his hand, and asked Wang Mang with a smile: "Which company does Wang Zongbo think Dr. Li should go to?"
Wang Mang frowned for a moment: "Prime Minister Qin also knows that the four departments of the Ministry of Rites should be headed by the Department of Rituals and Regulations."
The Director of Ceremonies is in charge of ceremonies, military rituals, schools, imperial examinations and other matters. It can be said that he is the first-class errand of the Ministry of Rites.
The priest of the temple knows what he does as soon as he hears the name, while the host and guest department receives guests and foreign guests, and occasionally goes out to run errands, which partially overlaps with the responsibilities of Honglu Temple, but is not exactly the same. The fine dining department is related to banquets.
All kinds of large banquets, sacrifices, etc. are held together with Guanglu Temple.
The functions of these departments are really quite different from those of the Ceremony Department.
"However, the other three departments can also show their talents, but it is best for Dr. Li not to go to the host-guest department."
Qin Hui thought for a moment, but did not choose the best job. Instead, he said: "Uncle Wang Zong, I think that the priest of the temple is more suitable for Dr. Li."
"oh?"
Wang Mang was startled, then he laughed and said: "Xiang Qin, it is difficult for a lower-level official to make the decision on this matter. Dr. Li is your elder, and it is difficult for you to make the decision. Why don't you go back and ask him what he thinks, and I will make arrangements?"
Qin Hui was shocked. He originally thought he was being polite, but now that he was acting like this, even if Li Gefei wanted to be a member of the Ceremony Department, he could arrange it?
"What Wang Zongbo said is absolutely true, but the truth is that he is confused."
Qin Hui said with emotion: "After all, it is an elder's official transfer, and the truth cannot be discussed. Why not ask Dr. Li to have a detailed discussion with Wang Zongbo another day?"
Wang Mang laughed loudly and waved his hand: "Xiaoguan and Dr. Li have a lot of time together. It's better for Prime Minister Qin to tell Xiaguan after he has finished asking. By then, Xiaguan can talk to the foreigner and he can be transferred."
After saying that, he stood up and left.
Qin Hui made a symbolic attempt to persuade him to stay, then sent him to the door of the check-in room, watching Wang Mang thumping down the stairs and leaving Wenyuan Pavilion.
After returning to the check-in room, Qin Hui frowned and stared at the paperwork on the table without saying a word for a long time.
Perhaps feeling that the atmosphere in the room was so oppressive that Qin Xi asked cautiously: "Father, is your uncle going to be promoted to the Ministry of Etiquette?"
Qin Hui came back to his senses from deep thought, looked at Qin Xi's swollen cheeks, and nodded lightly. He originally thought that Qin Xi's face looked strange because something had happened, but he saw the bear he bumped into the door just now.
In this way, Qin Hui understood.
It must be that the child was too stupid and bumped into something while walking. He was too embarrassed to tell adults, so he went to hide outside for a few days.
Other people's children are getting smarter and smarter, so why is he the only one getting dumber...
Qin Hui sighed, which scared Qin Xi so much that his heart pounded. He looked at his face tentatively: "Father...?"
"I'm about to be promoted."
Qin Hui suddenly stood up and said, "You need someone to deliver the invitation first. My father is going to visit my uncle tonight."
"Yes, father."
Qin Xi breathed a sigh of relief and walked out quickly. Unexpectedly, he tripped over the hem of his clothes and almost hit his face on the door again.
"Alas~"
Qin Hui's faint sigh came from behind. Qin Xi was startled and hurriedly opened the door and went out to do some work.
These days, there is a certain etiquette when visiting people's homes, especially among scholars. Don't come to the door hastily. That would be a great discourtesy.
If you go to visit, you must first hand over a greeting card, clearly stating who the visitor is and when he will go.
Generally speaking, this kind of greeting invitation must be submitted at least one day in advance, but the Qin family and the Li family are relatives, so it is not that particular.
That is to say, the two families have not interacted much in recent years. If they interacted frequently, they don’t even need to submit a post, they can just come directly to the door...
It's night, Li Mansion.
Qin Hui brought Wang Feng and Qin Xi to visit.
The servants of the Li family who passed by all looked at the luxurious official sedan parked in the front yard with trepidation, feeling scared but secretly happy in their hearts.
What I am afraid of is the majesty of Prime Minister Qin, who is the prime minister of the imperial court!
From the moment today's greeting card was handed over, the servants were so shocked that they rushed to the main room with the message in hand.
Li Gefei had never mentioned this relative to his servants, so these servants were shocked by the content of the invitation.
Prime Minister Qin actually wants to visit our home?
The excited servants had long been hiding behind the hall, watching from a distance.
When Prime Minister Qin stepped out of the sedan chair, he could feel it coming from so far away.
Even though I was holding on to the wall, my legs were still a little weak.
But what makes a kind of servant secretly happy is that even such a powerful Prime Minister Qin actually saluted his master and his wife, and obediently called him aunt and uncle, and even his own lady called him cousin-in-law!
That silly boy who lived at home for a few days was actually the son of Prime Minister Qin’s family??
It wasn't until the group of people entered the inner hall that the servants came back to their senses and began to discuss in low voices.
"Oh! I actually helped Prime Minister Qin's son carry the bowl of porridge?"
A maid with a big body and a round waist held the hem of her skirt with one hand, and barely covered a third of her face with her other fat hand. She said rather shyly: "What if he falls in love with me?"
The people around subconsciously took a few steps away. One of the young men in green clothes and a small hat said with a forced smile: "Liuya, didn't you say two days ago that that silly boy was a distant relative of the master? If I look at you more, I'd still be a toad."
Do you want to eat swan meat?”
"Who said that?"
Liuya glared at the young man with tiger eyes and looked at the young man rather unkindly, frightening him so much that he staggered: "I mean, you don't want to eat swan meat and get close to Master Qin!"
"Yes, yes..." The boy hurriedly backed away with a forced smile.
The housekeeper and others all went into the hall to wait on her, and no one here dared to challenge her. Every single boy and maidservant dispersed in fear...
In the main hall, the guest of honor was sitting, with a faint smile on Li Gefei's face.
Mrs. Li Wang greeted the maids to serve tea, snacks and other things, while holding her sister, Zhou Lei came over to say hello.
"I'll meet you, Xiaofeng. Thank you so much a while ago."
The gratitude and emotion on Mrs. Li's face were not fake: "Xiao Lei is in prison. Thanks to your busy schedule, you also asked Boyang to come over and help out."
"He came out a few days ago. He planned to come to thank you, but he knew that you were busy and was afraid that it would delay your business, so he just sent a thank you gift..."
On the other side, Mrs. Zhou also pulled Zhou Lei up to express her thanks, while Li Qingzhao, who had a delicate appearance and elegant temperament, watched the scene quietly from the side, taking in the actions of her cousin and cousin-in-law.
Wang Feng hurriedly stood up with a sweet smile: "First aunt and second aunt are all members of the same family, why are you so polite?"
"We are also busy day by day. If the two aunts go, why don't we receive you..."
Under the friendly greetings of several women, the atmosphere quickly became lively.
After chatting for a long time, the food was served.
This was a family banquet, and there were no rules prohibiting women from attending. The atmosphere was lively as people drank and drank.
Qin Hui smiled and brought up the matter about Li Gefei: "My uncle is very talented and well-educated. To teach in the Imperial College is really too humiliating."
"I wonder if my uncle intends to be promoted further?"
As soon as these words came out, the whole table was silent for a moment.
Prince Li and Mrs. Zhou both looked at Qin Hui, and even Li Qingzhao opened his almond-shaped eyes slightly and looked at his cousin-in-law in surprise.
Li Gefei chuckled and shook his head: "Yes, I understand your kindness. It's just that teaching in Taixue is hard work, but being with poetry and books can also be said to be self-sufficient."
Seeing what he said, Wang Li was afraid of offending Qin Hui, so she forced a smile and replied: "Huizi, your uncle has such a personality and is not good at dealing with others. If he leaves the Imperial College, won't he offend others outside?
"
Qin Hui also had a look of admiration on his face, raised his hands and praised: "My uncle has the ambition of Tao Gong, and my nephew admires him in his heart. He is just full of economics, but he can't show his ambition to the court and save the world. Isn't it a pity?"
Li Gefei frowned slightly, but before he could say anything, Qin Hui continued with a smile: "My nephew also thought of my uncle's concerns, so when Your Majesty asked about it, my nephew specifically recommended my uncle to serve in the Ministry of Rites.
"
"Ministry of Etiquette?"
Hearing this, Li Gefei was about to refuse but hesitated for a moment.
Although the Ministry of Rites is not the top one, it is the most noble among the six.
This is a place that many academicians and academic officials want to go to.
But Prince Li noticed another sentence from Qin Hui: "Your Majesty asked?"
Her almond-shaped eyes were slightly opened, and she said with a certain charm: "Your Majesty actually knows about our master?"
Qin Hui then smiled and said: "My uncle has learned a lot about people. It's like putting a cone in a bag, and seeing the end of it immediately."
"That day, His Majesty summoned my nephew to the political hall and said that he was very inspired by his uncle's book "The Theory of Pomo Ink". He also liked the sentence "The reason why a piece of wood cannot be converted into jade..."
He recounted the situation that day again, causing everyone in the audience to look at each other in surprise.
"Your Majesty... really appreciate that article so much?" Although Li Gefei's face was calm, he had already squeezed the wine glass in his hand so tightly that his knuckles were a bit white.
He didn't expect that the cause turned out to be an article!
For a person who immerses himself in poetry and books all day long and is obsessed with academics, his works are like his own children. There is nothing happier than having his works appreciated.
Just like an author, nothing makes him happier than having his works welcomed by readers. Of course, subscribing would be even better...
This is almost the same for Li Gefei, not to mention that the person who appreciates his works is still His Majesty the Emperor, a monarch of ministers, and the Son of Heaven.
"That's natural. How dare my nephew pretend to be holy?"
Qin Hui smiled and said: "Not only that, your Majesty loves my uncle even more. Originally, Wang Zongbo, the Minister of Rites, would not agree to be transferred to another Yuanwailang no matter what, saying that now all four Yuanwailang are appointed."
Mrs. Li couldn't help but exclaimed: "If I offend Uncle Wang Zong, even if Uncle Wen goes to the Ministry of Rites, I'm afraid..."
Li Gefei, courtesy name Uncle Wen.
She was about to say that she would not have a good life, but when the words came to her lips, she felt that it was not appropriate.
Li Gefei also frowned. If it was as Qin Hui said, it would be better to continue teaching and educating people in the Imperial College.
Qin Hui said with a smile: "My nephew also went to lobby Uncle Wang Zong, but he didn't appreciate it. Until yesterday, he went to the palace to meet the emperor and talked with His Majesty for half a day. But he didn't want to come to see my nephew early today.
I asked my uncle which department of the Ministry of Etiquette he wanted to go to, and he immediately went to ask the foreign minister to make room for my uncle."
Li Gefei and others were stunned when they heard this. Is this too big of a change?
No matter what I said yesterday, I refused to agree. Today I asked directly which company I wanted to go to?
Qin Hui looked a little serious and said to Li Gefei: "Uncle, it is hard to disobey the sacred command. Your Majesty appreciates the great talent of my uncle. As a minister, he should serve his family and country in response to the sacred command. My uncle is in the prime of life and it is time for him to show his talents."
It’s time for grand plans!”
Although Li Gefei's face was a bit complicated, he quickly adjusted and said solemnly: "Since His Majesty wants to promote me, how can he refuse?"
This is true. If the emperor doesn't do anything to promote you, then what awaits you next may be without an official position...
Seeing Li Gefei's behavior, Qin Hui also relaxed and said with a smile: "Uncle, would you like to be an official in the Department of Rites? My nephew told Wang Zongbo that he can take office in a few days."
He added: "If you can't think clearly at the moment, you can send someone to inform your nephew after a few days."
Mrs. Li looked at her husband-in-law with a pair of beautiful eyes like autumn water, and even Mrs. Zhou stared closely at her brother-in-law.
If you get promoted and can choose your own government office, where can you find such a great thing?
However, Li Gefei pondered for a moment and made a decision directly at the dinner table: "I'll see, thank you for your hard work."
"I still think that the temple priest is more suitable for me."
A trace of undetectable disappointment flashed in Qin Hui's eyes, but he still forced a smile and said: "Uncle, there is no need to be so anxious. If my nephew tells Wang Zongbo, there will be no change."
Li Gefei shook his head gently: "Since His Majesty has hope for me, I cannot let down His Majesty's hard work."
"I know that the Ceremony Department is the first-class official in the Ministry of Etiquette, but the responsibilities of the Ceremony Department are too heavy, and I have never been exposed to any responsibilities other than the Imperial Academy Supervisor. If I take over this important task rashly, I will inevitably make mistakes. It is better to be a priest in the temple first.
Get used to it."
Almost all the academic officers in the Imperial College were staring at the position of the Ministry of Etiquette. Even if he didn't deliberately understand it, he could clearly understand the secrets of it through hearing and seeing it every day.
Qin Hui nodded and raised his wine glass to express his respect: "My uncle is steady and thoughtful. My nephew admires me."
Li Gefei also smiled softly and toasted to him politely.
Seeing that Li Gefei's promotion seemed to be a foregone conclusion, Wang Li was half happy and half worried, but looking at her husband's calm face, she still supported him on the whole.
Mrs. Zhou on the side looked at her brother-in-law with joy, began to relax the somewhat solemn atmosphere, and said with a beautiful smile: "I just don't know what your Majesty said to Wang Zongbo, so that Wang Zongbo suddenly changed.
Because of his attitude, he even randomly selected his brother-in-law to serve in the yamen of the Ministry of Etiquette."
Qin Hui was very happy and wished he could hug this second aunt and kiss her twice.
"This little nephew doesn't know."
He shook his head pretending to be puzzled: "Maybe only His Majesty and Wang Zongbo know, maybe my uncle also knows."
"I know too?"
Li Gefei was stunned for a moment and looked at Qin Hui in confusion.
Qin Hui nodded and said to him: "Uncle, Your Majesty appreciates your articles very much, and has been a close friend of you for a long time. Before you take office, it is best to ask to see Your Majesty first."
He had made it clear before that even the promotion of Li Gefei was the intention of His Majesty the Emperor.
Now that he said this again, several people at the table subconsciously thought that this was what His Majesty the Emperor meant.
Li Gefei did not refuse and nodded solemnly.
Qin Hui smiled and said: "Since His Majesty the Emperor wants to see you, he will definitely talk to you about the Ministry of Rites, and he will also tell you about Wang Zongbo."
Li Gefei also nodded, picked up a glass of wine unfamiliarly, and saluted Qin Hui: "I'll see, anyway, thank you for your help."
Qin Hui also hurriedly raised his wine glass to drink, thinking to himself, I didn't have such a big face before?
The host and guest enjoyed themselves while drinking and drinking.
When the bright moon was high in the sky, the group had a good time with wine and food, and Qin Hui also said goodbye with a smile.
"That's it, Feng'er, please go slower and be more careful on the road."
Mrs. Li warned carefully.
In fact, there is a curfew now, so you can't walk on the street anymore.
But one of the purposes of setting rules is to prevent some people from having to follow the rules.
Even if the officers and soldiers of the Military and Horse Division were blind, they would not dare to stop the sedan chair of the right minister.
After the two sides meet, it is more likely that the officers and soldiers will send Prime Minister Qin back to his home to protect him.
The luxurious sedan left the Li Mansion, and Qin Hui's family of three sat in the sedan.
Even at night, walking on the smooth bluestone road, the bearer's movement of the sedan chair is still as safe as a boat on the water.
There were four bright lights standing on the inner wall of the car. Wang Feng's charming face like a peach was even more bright in the dim light.
"Ms. sir, I didn't expect you to be someone who is willing to say good things to others."
She frowned slightly and looked at Qin Hui across from her: "Today, in front of my uncle, I helped His Majesty say so many good things..."
It is not his style to attribute everything to His Majesty the Emperor.
Qin Hui smiled softly: "If you don't say that, how can I know what your majesty said to Wang Mang?"
If you ask Wang Mang directly, he will definitely not tell you based on his temperament.
But now that Li Gefei's curiosity is aroused and Li Gefei is asked to test it, the situation will naturally be different.
I believe I will be able to get the answer from His Majesty...
The next day, after receiving the news from Qin Hui, Wang Mang immediately started operations. After only passing the three-year preliminary examination, Wai Lang, the priest of the temple, was promoted to the right counselor of the General Affairs Department of the fifth rank. This was considered a good compensation, and he naturally left with satisfaction.
You must know that the official examinations for officials are conducted once every three years, with the junior high school entrance examination in three years, the high school entrance examination in six years, and only after completing the high school entrance examination in nine years can they be promoted to the first rank normally.
But many officials don't need to take this route, because due to various accidents, appreciation from superiors, etc., they can always be promoted early.
Therefore, the average promotion time for officials in the Daqian cadre is about five years. For someone like Gao Shilian, who lasted seven or eight years and was transferred from a Beijing official to a foreign official, he can really get the sympathy of many people...
Li Gefei's promotion also went smoothly. Under the coordinated efforts of the emperor, right minister, and Wang Mang, the official department quickly issued the appointment documents.
Under the red eyes of his colleagues, he moved out of the Imperial College and came to the Ministry of Rites.
However, Li Gefei, who received the appointment documents, did not go to the Ministry of Rites to report first. Instead, he came to Chengtianmen and handed in the notice to be interviewed by the Holy Spirit...
"Dr. Li wants to see me?"
In Ziwei Palace, Li Qian stood up immediately after hearing the news.
The smile on the old eunuch's face was a bit unnatural, because he was also present at the conflict outside the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion that day.
If Li Gefei came, he would definitely recognize him.
"Your Majesty, the post has been handed over."
Li Qian sighed helplessly and muttered a few words, but Wu Meiniang and Lu Zhi didn't hear anything.
"Your Majesty, is there anything special about Dr. Li?"
Lu Fei opened his big bright eyes and asked puzzledly.
"Haha~"
Li Qianqian laughed twice: "He is naturally a little special."
He had not told anyone about the beating of Qin Hui's son outside the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor was unwilling to say anything, Wu Meiniang and Lu Zhi didn't want to ask any more questions, but the curiosity in their beautiful eyes could not be eliminated.
"Your Majesty...shall I go and get him back?" the old eunuch asked tentatively.
Li Qian frowned, but shook his head: "Forget it, let him do it."
You can escape the first grade of junior high school, but you can't escape the fifteenth grade.
Besides, Li Gefei was the person he proposed to promote, and now he comes to meet the emperor and he is missing. This is outrageous and makes people think too much.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch accepted the order and immediately walked out of the palace.
"etc."
Li Qian looked at the old eunuch again and said, "Let others deliver the message. Just wait here."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch was eager to do this to avoid embarrassment in his life.