Chapter 112 Officialdom is the invisible killing field
Fortunately, in this era, there is less oil, less salt, and we eat green food. There are few diseases like high blood pressure. Otherwise, Zhang Zhongye’s face would turn purple with anger, and he would not have a cerebral hemorrhage!
But this old man is too annoying. If you don't show him some color, won't you have to poop and urinate on your own head in the future?
Thinking of this, Yang Fan glanced at Zhang Zhongye and said, "I hate others pointing their fingers the most. If this happens again, Sir, don't blame me for not respecting the elderly and caring for the young."
Li Daozong, who was about to pick up the teacup and drink the tea, quickly put the teacup down. The corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily. He was really afraid that if he drank it, he would spit it out immediately.
This kid is so bad, he has made the old man so angry that he almost lost his temper. Is this still respecting the old and loving the young?
Could it be that one of the 'rituals' I learned in the past was fake.
However, Li Daozong didn't say anything to stop him. The old man usually relied on his age and the backers behind him to show off his face.
Zhang Zhongye was shocked. The reputation of the stick in front of him was spreading throughout Chang'an City.
Not only did he beat the Duke, but he also dared to beat the prince. It is said that he even dared to call out His Highness the Prince of Jin. He was simply a lawless guy.
However, Zhang Zhongye soon realized that this was the six administrative offices and the central area of the imperial court. How could it be compared to those places where women were jealous because of fireworks.
Besides, he only said a few words. Even if he made a mistake, he could only be punished by His Majesty. He didn't believe that Yang Fan really dared to yell at him.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhongye became more confident. He straightened up his little body that had just become rickety and shouted: "Zhang has been sitting upright and walking upright all his life. He always demands himself as a gentleman. Although he is old, he is also strong-willed."
Zhengzheng, if you, this stick, really dare to take action, you can do it yourself, and I will never resist."
Glancing at Zhang Zhongye's dry little arms and legs, Yang Fan rolled his eyes speechlessly.
You look like you're about to fall over if the wind blows, and I really want to hit you, how on earth can you resist?
But he praised loudly: "Your Excellency, you really have some backbone. Anyway, I am a stick. If you find a guy who bullies you, and you can't help but beat this guy because he is young and arrogant, you can
Will His Majesty blame you?"
After saying that, Yang Fan chuckled, stood up and rubbed his knuckles, making a crackling sound.
Zhang Zhongye was immediately frightened and didn't dare to talk back anymore. After all, the young man in front of him was really a fool.
If I talk back again, this guy might really dare to beat me up. I'm so old that I can't be left here.
If he died of exhaustion at work, it could be said that he died of dedication to the imperial court. If he was really beaten to death by this kid, it would be an eternal joke.
As for whether His Majesty would hold the mallet responsible afterwards, Zhang Zhongye did not dare to think deeply about it. Besides, even if he held the mallet accountable, what would be the use!
Besides, this stick dared to hit even the prince and the prince, but in the end nothing happened. I'm afraid if he really beat himself to death, he would only be reprimanded at most.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhongye did not dare to risk his life on Yang Fan's ability to restrain himself. The concubine he had just married was still waiting for him at home.
Therefore, even if Zhang Zhongye was trembling with anger, he did not dare to say another word.
Instead, he turned to Li Daozong with red eyes and cried: "Master Shangshu, you have to make the decision for me. This stick is so lawless. I don't take you seriously at all. Such a rude person actually came to serve as the Minister of Rites.
I am ashamed to work with them..."
Li Daozong, who had been watching the show leisurely aside, heard this, raised his twitching eyelids, suppressed a smile and said: "Shilang Yang, we all have to work together in the future, it is not good to do anything. As an old man from the Ministry of Etiquette, Shilang Zhang, you are
As young people, we should be courteous and generous, and do everything in moderation."
Having said that, I feel very happy in my heart.
As a member of the Zhang family of the Jiangnan Chinese clan, and with King Li Tai of Wei as his backer, this old guy always used trivial things to go against him. Seeing this old man deflated, he naturally felt...
Turning to Yang Fan, although his movements were exaggerated, Yang Fan was not really stupid and insisted on beating the old man.
Seeing that Zhang Zhongye gave in, Li Daozong gave him the opportunity to go down the steps again. Of course, he took advantage of the donkey path down the slope:
"Master Shangshu is absolutely right. As a young man, I certainly won't argue with an old man. Yang Fan has learned his lesson and is too impulsive."
Although Zhang Zhongye felt unhappy, he did not dare to say anything more.
Li Daozong nodded and said: "Well, young people, you must be humble and eager to learn, and be courteous to the elderly. You have to learn more from Zhang Shilang about many things in the officialdom. Since you have joined the post today, and the etiquette department is divided into four divisions, then you
You should be in charge of the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Etiquette. Mr. Zhang is getting older, so you should share the affairs for him."
Well, what is this situation?
How can you just roll up your sleeves and get started as soon as you get the job? Don’t you still have to familiarize yourself with the business for a while?
However, Yang Fan quickly reacted and replied quickly: "I will obey the order of Lord Shangshu!"
Zhang Zhongye was so angry that he went to Li Daozhong first because he wanted Yang Fan to help him because he was young to prevent his rights from being given away.
Unexpectedly, the two of them performed a double act and instantly snatched the host and guest department of the Ministry of Etiquette away from him.
Zhang Zhongye snorted coldly, his heart filled with dissatisfaction.
Hmm, let's wait and see, a guy with a hammer, a guy who is about to step down, wait until I put on the purple robe, and then deal with it one by one.
I really thought that the Jiangnan Zhang family and the King of Wei were vegetarians!
But how could Zhang Zhongye know that this kind of thing can be changed according to his will?
With a gloomy face, Zhang Zhongye said nothing, but cupped his hands towards Li Daozong, glanced sideways at Yang Fan, flicked his sleeves and turned to leave.
After Zhang Zhongye left, Li Daozong picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea and said: "We have offended Minister Zhang to death today. You have to be careful in the future."
Without outsiders, Yang Fan naturally became more casual. After pouring a glass of boiled water, he sat down next to Li Daozong and asked with some confusion: "Why did Master Shangshu do this just now?"
Li Daozong took a deep look at Yang Fan and sighed: "If I didn't know your age, I would have thought that I met an old man in the officialdom. There are no outsiders here, so you can call me uncle."
Seeing that Yang Fan just nodded without saying anything, Li Daozong was a little depressed. Is it true that there are people who know the ways of officialdom?
So he sorted out his thoughts and said, "My dear nephew, I just want to ask why you were asked to be in charge of the host and guest department when you came here, right?"
"Actually, I am helpless. Although I am the Minister of Rites, I am actually just an empty post. The backers behind the ministers here and the ministers of the Ministry of Rites are the King of Wei."
"Before you came, the King of Wei asked Zhang Zhongye to pass over a message, asking you to come to the Ministry of Rites and serve as assistant to Zhang Shilang. It turns out that I also have such thoughts, but seeing your behavior just now, Zhang Zhongye was a little bit
After losing his mind, I took advantage of the situation and took down the host and guest."
"Although you have become the chief officer of the Host and Guest Department, according to my opinion, King Wei will not just give up. You will definitely be made things difficult in the future. If things cannot be done, you can make your own decision, because I may not be able to do it in this position.
Can’t stay much longer!”
After listening to Li Daozong's words, Yang Fan couldn't help but frown. He didn't expect that the water in the officialdom was so deep.
Since I have heard other people discussing on the Internet before, the battle in the officialdom is more cruel than the fight with open swords and open guns, but now I have a deep understanding of it.
He had just stepped into the door of the Ministry of Etiquette, and he was already involved in so much.
However, he still asked with some confusion: "I remember that my uncle just took up the post in the Ministry of Rites. Where is he going now?"
Li Daozong's eyes became deep and complicated, he took a sip of tea and said: "A steward from a certain house seized a lot of people's land in a fiefdom..."
He was about to wait for Li Daozong to continue speaking, but Li Daozong closed his eyes instead, as if savoring the taste of the tea, and had no intention of continuing.
Yang Fan was a little confused about what Li Daozong said.
If a steward of the government seizes people's land, can't they just return it?
It’s not like you don’t know that if it is returned, who would dare to hold a county king accountable?
I was about to ask, but then I thought, if it was really that simple, Li Daozong wouldn't be so cautious.
Li Daozong's life was quickly reviewed in his mind. It is now almost eleven years since Zhenguan...
After patting his head, Yang Fan secretly cursed himself for reacting too slowly.
In history, after the Prince of Jiangxia County became the Minister of Rites, he was exposed not long after and was imprisoned for corruption and violation of the law. He even lost his official position and property.
Is it because of this?
But after knowing the behavior of his housekeeper, why didn't he say anything to stop it? Is there something hidden in it?