Tang Yin entered the household department and had a formal official status.
He took office the next day, but when he came back he looked very unhappy. Zhu Hao was not there at the time, and Lu Song and Luo An didn't ask much. It wasn't until Jiang Lun arrived that they asked him about his experience on his first day at work.
"Don't mention it."
Tang Yin looked very annoyed.
Jiang Lun smiled and said: "Brother Bohu, you are a great talent in Prince Xing's palace. In terms of ability, you are higher than Yuan Changshi who joined the cabinet. I am asking you to go to the Ministry of Revenue as a warehouse guard as a great scholar. How do you feel about it?"
Of course it’s not good, why don’t we get drunk and relieve a thousand worries?”
When things go wrong, drinking two glasses of wine is how Jiang Lun and Tang Yin get along.
Tang Yin shook his head: "I'm not in the mood."
When Zhu Hao came back in the afternoon, Jiang Lun asked Zhu Hao to come over and say a few words of comfort.
Zhu Hao said: "Even you know that Mr. Tang has a huge psychological gap at the moment. It is in vain for me to comfort him. It is better to let him adapt slowly."
Jiang Lun thought about it and thought it made sense.
Immediately, Zhu Hao made a generous offer and invited Tang Yin to a banquet.
If someone else had invited him, Tang Yin probably wouldn't have accepted the invitation, but Zhu Hao would not invite him to drink easily. Tang Yin felt that Zhu Hao wanted to talk about something during the dinner, so he went with him. Lu Song and Jiang Lun were also there.
, I wanted to invite Luo An, but Luo An was busy with official duties recently, involving the execution of Jiang Bin, so he politely declined.
When we arrived at the banquet place, we found that it was a two-story building not far from our residence. It looked like a wine shop that had only opened in the past two days. The facade and wine flag were very new.
When I arrived at the door, I found that there were many customers inside, and there were even people sitting at the door waiting to eat.
It was the first time the lanterns were on and the wine shop was full. Tang Yin was very curious and immediately asked: "I walked here two days ago and I never saw a wine shop. When did it open? Why are there so many people?"
Zhu Hao said casually: "The main business here is hot pot. I opened it. I just opened it the day before yesterday. I asked Boss Su to help advertise in Hui merchants. The result is like this, which makes me want to open a semicolon."
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Jiang Lun, Tang Yin and Lu Song simultaneously looked at Zhu Hao with shocked eyes.
Zhu Hao came to the capital and had been running a workshop business before. Although they knew about it, they seldom asked about it. They never thought that Zhu Hao would start a wine shop business again.
"It's just to make a little money, and at the same time, it also gives us a convenient place to contact and talk... I guess there won't be that many guests after two days of busy life. We have reserved a private room upstairs, which is not open to the public. Let's go up there and talk."
What Zhu Hao meant was that even though this wine shop was crowded and there were people queuing up, his own property had spare seats, so he was not afraid of not having a place to sit when he came.
We went upstairs together and arrived at the private room in the back. We opened the door and went in to find that the inside was spacious and elegant.
Jiang Lun sat down on the soft chair and praised it: "Why is it so comfortable? It seems like it is stuffed with cotton underneath."
"This is called a sofa. There are springs installed at the bottom... Don't worry about it. Just sit comfortably." Zhu Hao explained, and then told the shopkeeper who followed him, "Just pick up the best materials."
"Yes, this official."
The shopkeeper accepted the order and left.
Jiang Lun asked curiously: "He doesn't know that you are the boss?"
Tang Yin said: "Zhu Hao has a special status, so it is better to publicize it less to the outside world. It is estimated that he will not meet you often in the future, for fear that others will know that he has a close relationship with our people in Prince Xing's Mansion."
Zhu Hao smiled and waved his hand: "It's not as exaggerated as what Mr. Jin said. We are all protected by Jinyiwei people. It's easy to be an ordinary spy and check the news? Just don't publicize it to the outside world."
Tang Yin also tried to sit down on the sofa, and suddenly thought of something: "If His Majesty suddenly leaves the palace..."
Lu Song said: "It's okay. If your Majesty comes, someone will tell you. You can just go back then. The distance is not far anyway."
Jiang Lun smiled and said: "I think it's okay to call His Majesty here to enjoy it with the people."
He said this, but Jiang Lun also knew that it was inappropriate to do so.
The late emperor ended up being infamous as a coward because he lingered outside the palace. Now that Zhu Sigang has just ascended the throne, it is time to build a good reputation for himself. If he easily visits the market place and the news leaks out, there is no telling how others will evaluate him.
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The banquet is in progress.
Jiang Lun was in the highest interest and toasted to Tang Yin with a smile: "No matter what, Brother Bohu has entered the official career and has been very successful. He will become a high official in the future, but don't forget me, brother."
Jiang Lun is the most aggrieved right now.
Even though his eldest nephew became the emperor, he didn't get any benefits, and he couldn't even find a job to work around.
Now Zhu Si has no intention of fighting for a title or official position for his cheap uncle. Just fighting Yang Tinghe every day makes Zhu Si very anxious.
Tang Yin shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Don't make fun of me. I have just entered the court, and I don't know when there will be a way out."
Zhu Hao said: "It won't take long. In two days I will sort out the river engineering accounts and ask Mr. to submit them."
Jiang Lun and Lu Song both looked over with surprised eyes.
Zhu Hao had already found out his feelings, and had been holding back until Tang Yin became an official, so that Tang Yin could use them to make meritorious deeds.
"Wouldn't it be better for you to report it yourself? Why did you ask me to do it? Besides, even if I help His Majesty find out the river engineering accounts, it may not bring any good results..."
What Tang Yin means is that you are a Jinshi, and you have a lot of room for promotion if you perform meritorious service, but I am just a civil servant, so I don't expect much from my merits.
Lu Song said: "Mr. Tang, I think Mr. Zhu has good intentions. He can now work as an errand in Hanyuan, so he may not need such credit."
Jiang Lun also said: "Look, even Lao Lu has noticed that the young gentleman is helping you. Don't be ungrateful... You are afraid that there is no way to be promoted as an official now. Do you rely on your qualifications to get through?
Seven years? In addition to meritorious service, is there a better way to advance?"
Both bystanders saw it more clearly than Tang Yin.
Tang Yin looked at Zhu Hao, a little embarrassed.
In the past few years, he had received help from Zhu Hao in so many places. Now Zhu Hao had paved the way for him to be promoted, which made him feel more than worthy.
"Sir, you don't need to look at me like this. After the new emperor ascends the throne, he needs to clean up the old order. Using the river engineering accounts to make some fuss and discover some corruption problems is the best way to reform the old and establish the new. This has been the case in all dynasties.
So, we just used the river as a guide."
What Zhu Hao means is that I am not entirely here to help you, but also to help the new emperor.
Isn’t it true that the civil service group is indestructible? Then use the method of checking the river engineering accounts to find out the problems of the past years. No matter whether the officials on duty at that time were embezzled themselves or were corrupted by the higher-ups, especially Jiang Bin, Qian Ning and others.
Anyway, this group of people can't use any threats.
The new emperor took this opportunity to promote a group of his own people or the frustrated officials of the previous dynasty. These people would naturally come back to their hearts and reciprocate the kindness of the new emperor.
Once the court is basically replaced by its own people, there is no need to worry about Yang Tinghe making any mistakes. Any decree issued by the new emperor will be implemented to the best of its ability.
Tang Yin nodded, agreeing with Zhu Hao's statement.
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Several people were drinking. Zhu Si did not notify him in advance that he was coming out that day, and indeed he did not leave the palace.
Unexpectedly, when everyone was having a good time eating and drinking, noises came from downstairs.
"...I'm here to have a drink, and there's some ignorant guy blocking my way? Are you going to screw me up? I'll cut off your heads one by one! Don't even look at who I am!"
This tone...
It makes people angry just to hear it!
Tang Yin clenched his fists, thinking of going down and giving the troublemaker a good beating.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Lun tilted his head, thought for a while, and said doubtfully: "This voice sounds very familiar."
Just as he was talking, there were evil slaves downstairs who said, "This is the Marquis of Shouning and the Marquis of Jianchang, make way quickly!"
Jiang Lun immediately jumped up from the chair: "It's them two!"
Lu Song frowned: "Are you here to cause trouble for us?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "I don't think so, maybe it's because the hot pot restaurant has a good reputation. They are greedy and want to come and patronize it. Just let the shopkeeper handle it. If you really can't handle it, let... Mr. Jiang go down and deal with it?"
"This... is good!"
Jiang Lun wanted to refuse.
But thinking about it again, now that I am also a relative and the "uncle" of the new emperor, why can the two brothers of the Zhang family be so arrogant, but I can't?
Just because the new emperor ascended the throne and he was not given a knighthood, he was feeling a lot of grievances. He could take the opportunity to vent his anger.
Jiang Lun originally had great ambitions, but after thinking about it, he seemed to have nothing to do with the Zhang brothers, so why would he want to go there and cause trouble?
When Tang Yin saw Jiang Lun going downstairs, he gave him a tug: "No hurry, no rush, wait until the shopkeeper can't handle you before you go, and don't lead me here."
"Um."
Jiang Lun then sat down again, but he had no intention of drinking anymore.
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The two Zhang brothers reported themselves to the family, and the shopkeeper naturally did not dare to stop them.
Introduce people into the store and make room for others. Many of the people who come to eat are businessmen. They don't dare to offend the Zhang brothers. When they see someone coming to cause trouble, those who are still talking about things after finishing the meal quickly check out and leave to avoid talking to the Zhang family.
Conflicts between relatives lead to no good results.
"I heard that there is an extra store here, and many people come to join in the fun and line up to eat. I want to see what's so strange? Hey... is this it?"
Zhang Heling pointed to the hot pot that the guests at the table next to him were eating, and was very puzzled.
The shopkeeper said: "Exactly."
"Eating hot shabu on a hot day? Are you full after eating? What's the price?"
Zhang Yanling asked from the side.
As soon as these words came out, the shopkeeper was surprised. These two masters actually took the initiative to pay when they went out to eat?
Isn’t it said that when eating a Bawang meal, you have to eat and take it with you?
The shopkeeper pointed to the wooden sign hanging on the wall: "The actual price is clearly stated, everything has been decided, and the two marquises can make their own choices."
Zhang Yanling said: "Oh, you are so considerate. Give me a piece of the same."
"this……"
The shopkeeper wanted to say, with so many ingredients, can you two eat them all?
Although you have brought many people, which of your domestic slaves is qualified to eat at the same table with you? In the end, it will not be the two of you.
Zhang Heling slapped the table: "Why, are you afraid that you can't afford the money?"
Just as the shopkeeper was about to talk, Jiang Lun came down from upstairs and greeted with a smile: "Haha, who do I think it is? It turns out to be the two marquises. The younger one is here to say hello to you."
"Who are you?"
Zhang Yanling glared at Jiang Lun, while the evil slave next to him was ready to rush forward and take him down.
Zhang Heling grabbed his younger brother and said quickly: "Second brother, look carefully. The man named Jiang is in Prince Xing's Mansion."