When Li Changan followed Wang Tiangang back to the capital, he immediately felt that countless eyes seemed to be falling on him in the void.
Wang Tiangang patted his shoulder, then waved his hand and shouted, "Damn, I can go out and strike a thunder for my disciple, can't you?"
"If you have something to say, if nothing else, get out of here!"
After saying that, he directly pulled Li Changan back to Gu Weidao's yard.
Gu Weidao was sitting in the room at this time and didn't go anywhere.
Being stared at by a few third-grade scholars all the time, who didn't speak a word, this invisible sense of oppression was really a bit overwhelming.
Seeing the two men coming back, Gu Weidao quickly got up.
Wang Tiangang said to Li Changan, "Chang'an, please go back first. I have something to say with your master."
Li Changan bowed respectfully and left quickly.
Wang Tiangang then set up a magic circle to isolate himself from prying eyes from the outside world.
On the way back, Li Changan could still feel eyes falling on him. After returning home, he hugged his fists in the air and chuckled,
"Seniors, do you think you have to watch the loving relationship between your disciples and their husbands?"
For a time, an undercurrent surged in the void.
"You bastard, you are really talking nonsense!"
"Shu Zi!"
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How can those third-level scholars who secretly follow Li Changan have the nerve to continue watching?
If you want to know what happened, ask directly face to face, and now that everyone has gone home, and then follow up and find out, it doesn't make sense.
Li Changan felt that the aura around him was decreasing, so he patted the jade plaque on his waist and placed a magic circle engraved by Wang Tiangang around the courtyard, completely covering the courtyard.
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Wang Tiangang and Li Changan were out of town due to a thunderstorm. This matter only circulated among the third-grade scholars, but another incident attracted the attention of the entire capital.
That is the establishment of a supply and marketing department.
From the Fourth Courtyard to the First Prison, the six imperial ministries, and the scribes from all walks of life, everyone was watching.
There was news as early as when the three southern prefectures were providing disaster relief.
There were rumors at the time that the supply and marketing department was the last link in the disaster relief effort.
However, only a few court ministers knew this for sure.
The rest of the people had only heard some rumors, but this time, the imperial decree clearly stated that Li Changan was responsible for the establishment of the Supply and Marketing Department.
No one can imagine how many official positions are involved.
Every official position represents a coveted fortune and protection, which is what most scribes dream of.
However, I have been looking forward to it for several days.
Uncle Zhongyong, however, has never been engaged in his real work and indulged in the gentle countryside all day long, which really makes people stamp their feet anxiously.
Even the imperial court seemed unable to wait.
On the second day after Li Changan returned from being struck by lightning,
It was already March 22, and Li Changan's courtyard door was knocked open.
An eunuch bowed respectfully to Li Changan and said, "Uncle Zhongyong is so polite."
"The Empress asked me to arrange the office for Uncle Zhongyong. Please follow me."
Li Changan cupped his fists and returned the greeting, "My father-in-law is polite, please lead the way."
The eunuch was walking in front of him. Li Changan, Liu Zhiyin and Liu Linglong said something to each other and then walked out of Huasheng Gate.
The people in the capital whom I met along the way were all saluting after seeing Li Changan.
Li Changan could only nod in return.
When he had a little time, the eunuch whispered sharply, "The Queen asked the young one to bring a message to Uncle Zhongyong."
Li Changan was surprised, "I wonder what your Majesty's instructions are?"
The eunuch coughed and looked strange, "The empress said that if Uncle Zhongyong likes beauties, she can give him a few more beauties. There are stunning beauties from all over the world, but only because Uncle Zhongyong likes them."
"However, with the current state affairs, Uncle Zhongyong must not be overly greedy for beauty."
Li Changan was immediately choked by these words, and smiled dryly and cupped his hands.
"I also ask my father-in-law to reply to your Majesty and thank you for your love. However, I'd better forget about this beauty. I won't be able to enjoy it if I'm a low-ranking official."
The eunuch nodded and said no more words.
The two came to a mansion, which was very close to the Hubu Yamen, but not within the Hubu Yamen. It was a separate second-entry courtyard.
The plaque above has also been replaced by the Supply and Marketing Department.
There were more than a dozen officers coming and going to clean up the door. When they saw Li Changan coming, they all stepped forward to salute.
"I'm humble enough to pay homage to Uncle Zhongyong!"
"Goodbye, my lord!"
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Li Changan nodded slightly, "No need to be polite, just keep doing your work."
Walking into the courtyard, three officials in official uniforms happened to greet them from the backyard.
"Meet Uncle Zhongyong."
When he spoke, he was much more casual than those guards.
Li Changan frowned slightly and looked at the eunuch, "Eunuch, is this... sent by the Queen?"
The eunuch nodded and said with a smile, "Not bad."
Then he reached out and pointed to the person in the middle, "This is Mr. Wu, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, and this is the Ministry of Husbandry..."
He was only halfway through his words when he was interrupted by Li Changan with a wave of his hand, "Since this is a business matter, please ask the father-in-law to bring the words of the subordinate to the Queen."
"The establishment of the Supply and Marketing Department is the sole responsibility of the lower official, who has the right to kill first and report later."
"Please, the empress, please send me an official seal. As for personnel appointments and removals, I will be responsible for them all."
As soon as he finished speaking, the other four people in the yard all changed their expressions.
this……
Did Uncle Zhongyong eat the heart of a bear or the courage of a leopard?
How dare you talk to the Queen like this?
Moreover, the three officials are obviously the empress’s subordinates in the Supply and Marketing Department. Isn’t Zhongyong Bo afraid of arousing the empress’s suspicion with this move?
The eyes of the three officials from the Sixth Department were even more angry.
Uncle Zhongyong was so disrespectful to them!
It's just that they have never stayed in Nanxun Zhenfusi, otherwise they would not dare to have even the slightest difference.
Li Changan killed so many people in the south that he didn't give face to anyone, let alone their chiefs?
The eunuch was in a dilemma, "Uncle Zhongyong, I'm afraid this is not good?"
"Once the empress gets angry, the consequences will be disastrous. Master Wu and the others are here just to help Uncle Zhongyong complete this matter as soon as possible."
Li Changan shook his head directly, "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore."
He clasped his fists at the three officials and said, "My lords, I'm sorry. Li is used to being straightforward in his affairs. Please don't blame me, my lords."
The four people in the yard looked at each other, a little embarrassed.
As soon as they come up, the subordinates assigned by the Queen must be removed and replaced. No one dares to take the initiative.
Li Changan turned around and said, "In this case, my father-in-law will go and report to the Queen first. After the Queen has made a decision, we will talk about the supply and marketing department."
The eunuch smiled bitterly and clasped his fists, "Uncle Zhongyong is really... This is the first time I have seen someone dare to bargain with the Queen like this."
"Excuse me, father-in-law." Li Changan cupped his hands and saluted the three officials of the Sixth Ministry.
Not long after, the five people walked out of the supply and marketing department's office, and the officers hurriedly saluted.
Li Changan said to the officers, "Go find some people for me."
"The left deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Imperial Censor, was granted the title of Feng Buyi."
"The Minister of Dali Temple sent Song Siren to his residence."
"Zeng Shicai of Zeng Mansion, the Minister of Household Affairs."
"Xue Shiqing, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry."
"Ambassador Ran Boping of the Ministry of War Joint Affairs."