The wine was good, and the food was good. Su Jin ate very comfortably, and everyone in the audience kept flattering her, and the photos were very enjoyable. Yan Shu was also very happy, and he was very happy when the wine was drunk, and he kept saying witty remarks.
, telling some literati anecdotes and official jokes, making everyone laugh.
Su Jin noticed a detail. Whenever someone asked about the specific circumstances of his errand, Yan Shu cleverly diverted the topic to prevent them from asking further. Of course, Su Jin knew the twists and turns, but there was no need to
If Yan Shu is like this, he will also deal with it carefully. After all, although the errand is completed, there are so many dirty and dirty things in it. Once he lets it slip, he will immediately change from a hero to a prisoner. Who can compare with Su Jin in this regard?
All clear.
Some officials with ulterior motives have tried many times to no avail. They thought Su Jin would talk freely about his proud things, but unexpectedly, this young man was tight-lipped than anything else. In addition to talking about the romantic history of officials and wild officials with great enthusiasm, he mentioned this grain harvest.
He didn't say a word about the matter; and Yan Shu interrupted on the side, and even half-jokingly warned those who refused to give up questioning by giving him a drink a few times. These people finally gave up the idea of digging out some exciting information.
For these people, once they lost the opportunity to find out the inside story of the government, the food and wine became boring. When the Imperial College directly told Sun Fu that he was discussing poetry and songs with Su Jin with trembling lips, these people did not hesitate.
I chose to say goodbye.
"It's the second watch of the night. Special Envoy Su must be very tired after his journey. Today, because we really admire the envoy's demeanor, we have just come to bother you. Please also ask Yan Sansi and Special Envoy Su not to blame us for being presumptuous." Cai Long said.
He stood up after a glass of wine.
"I suggest that we drink it together. Tomorrow morning, the emperor's favor will be great, and the special envoy will surely be promoted to a high position and prosperous after such a great achievement. This glass of wine can be regarded as our advance congratulations to Special Envoy Su for his promotion. How about it?"
Everyone stood up and raised their glasses and said, "That's right, I can congratulate Special Envoy Su in advance."
Yan Shu chuckled and said: "You have calculated well and used my wine as a favor. It doesn't matter, I also joined in the fun and wished Special Envoy Su a prosperous career. In the future, he will make more contributions to the Song Dynasty and become a pillar of the country."
Su Jin stood up unsteadily holding the cup, seemed to be a little excited, and said with a loud tongue: "You all have such deep friendship, how can Su Jin be worthy of me? How could I, a commoner, not be favored by the emperor, recommended by Yan Sansi, and supported by all the officials in the court?"
Can I have the opportunity to serve my country? I don’t want to have a successful career. There is no need to toast me with this glass of wine. Let’s raise our glasses together and wish that the Song Dynasty will bring good weather every year, that every family will be happy and peaceful, that there will be no more droughts, floods, and famines in the world, and that the imperial court will be forever.
As long as this wish is fulfilled, I will be willing to go back and become my common people."
"Good mind, good spirit. Although Special Envoy Su is young, his mind and spirit are unparalleled. This old man has opened his eyes. No wonder Mr. Fang Zimo of Yingtian Academy corresponded with me and mentioned Special Envoy Su.
I greatly appreciate it. At first I was hesitant to believe it, but now I really believe it." Sun Fu said excitedly, raising his thumb.
Cai Long rolled his eyes and thought to himself: "Who wouldn't say something in such a situation? Is this worthy of such admiration? I don't know how this nerdy Sun Fu can flatter him, and he also knows how to pick the right moment."
After Sun Fu finished speaking, he raised his neck and drank. Everyone agreed and drank up the wine cup. Cai Long and others immediately left on the grounds that they would not disturb Su Jin's rest. Yan Shu did not insist on staying, and ordered the servants in the mansion to hold lanterns.
Everyone was sent to their carriages one by one and handed over to the boys from each family who came to follow and serve them. After a while of fussing, the uninvited guests were sent away.
Sun Fu wanted to stay and talk to Su Jin, but Yan Shu persuaded him and then sent him back to the Imperial Academy residence with two jars of Xinghua Village wine as bait.
When everyone was almost gone, Yan Shu breathed a sigh of relief. He returned to the hall and ordered the maids to collect the leftovers. After the servants cleaned the hall, they served green tea and ordered a few more.
Pillars of sandalwood suppressed the smell of alcohol filling the hall.
Su Jin then had the opportunity to say hello to Fu Bi, Yang Cha and others. These two were Yan Shu's eldest son-in-law and second son-in-law. Naturally, they were an unbreakable alliance with Yan Shu. Last time in the capital, he had a drink with them at Yan's Mansion.
Four months have passed.
Su Jin first expressed his apology to Fu Bi: "Brother Yan Guo, I heard that my little maid had offended you many years ago. After learning about this, I already punished her. Children are not sensible, so why should I ask Yan
Brother Guo, please bear with me."
Fu Bi's face turned red, remembering that day when he was pulled off his horse by Xiao Sui'er and was covered in horse dung. He waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's okay, your maid is very protective of you. I haven't heard from you for a long time since you left the capital."
, they are naturally worried about your safety, and Brother Yu’s failure to take care of them in time can be regarded as his fault."
Su Jin laughed and said, "I heard that Brother Yan Guo's official uniform was stained. This time I specially ordered my home clothing store to make two sets for you, as an apology."
Yan Shu had heard about this a long time ago. After hearing this, he put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "Su Jin, I'm afraid you won't be able to use your official uniform."
Su Jin said: "What?"
Fu Bi smiled and said: "Brother Yu no longer serves in the Ministry of Punishment."
Su Jin hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "It turns out you've been promoted. Congratulations to brother Yan Guo. I'm going to invite you to a drink."
Fu Bi laughed and said: "Eating wine is a trivial matter, and it can't be considered a promotion. My current official position is Youzhengyanzhizhigao. Well...it's a small promotion."
Su Jin said in astonishment: "What kind of official is this? I don't understand."
Yan Shu twisted his beard and said: "Of course you don't understand. You haven't started yet. You Zhengyan is an official of the Remonstrance Court, and he has the status of an remonstrance officer."
Su Jin said: "Isn't that the same as Cai Long just now?"
Yan Shu shook his head and said: "The identities are the same, but Youzhengyan in Yanguo is just a title. His real identity is Zhizhigao. As the name suggests, the Zhizhigao is the one who drafts edicts and edicts beside the emperor. There is another person in Yanguo.
The title is Hanlin bachelor. In the official system of the Song Dynasty, those who use Hanlin bachelor plus knowledge to make imperial edicts are called "internal system". If they are not talented in literature and have good character, how can they be qualified? In addition, with the guidance of the emperor, this position can be regarded as
In order to advance to the rank of Prime Minister and Assistant; as for the status of the admonishment officer, it was specially given by the Emperor to make Yan Guo qualified to advise the Emperor. How can it be compared to Cai Long?"
Su Jin opened his eyes wide and thought: Oh my god, this guy hasn't been doing so well in four months. He went from the Ministry of Punishment to the Emperor's side.
Needless to say, Yan Shu must have put in a lot of effort to place Fu Bi next to the emperor to draft the edict. In other words, Yan Shu knew what edict the emperor wanted to issue one step earlier than anyone else. This was a very good move.
How wonderful.
Moreover, if this position is the ladder leading to the position of governor of the two palaces, it is equivalent to training the next successor. Once he comes down, his son-in-law will immediately step up to him, which can be said to be very cunning.
"Congratulations to brother Yan Guo, congratulations to brother Yan Guo. It seems that those two sets of official uniforms are indeed no longer needed. Brother Yan Guo's career is just around the corner. Please give me more support in the future."
"Bah! You want me to support you? Doesn't the emperor want to give you a big reward this time? You are so proud that the emperor personally went out of the city to greet you. Ask your father-in-law, who in the civil and military circles of the dynasty has ever enjoyed such treatment?"
Su Jin said in astonishment: "Has no one ever enjoyed such treatment? Didn't Prime Minister Lu and Master Sansi also enjoy it?"
Yan Shu shook his head and said, "I don't have as much face as you."
Su Jin raised his head and said, "No wonder Ouyang Zhongcheng was so scared. It seems that this is not necessarily a good thing."
Fu Bi smiled and said, "You are being pretentious."
Yan Shu frowned and said, "Su Jin's worries are not unreasonable. This move may not be a good thing."
Su Jinfu, Bi and Yang Cha were all shocked, and Yan Shu said it was not a good thing. It seemed that there was something wrong with it.
"Could it be said that the emperor's move was not to praise Su Jin? The emperor went out of his way to welcome Su Jin. It doesn't seem like he had any other purpose." Fu Bi hesitated.
"Yes!" Yang Cha echoed: "I heard that Prime Minister Lu was unhappy with the emperor because of this and claimed that he was ill. Is it just a show?"
Yan Shu shook his head and said: "Don't make too many assumptions. Your Majesty is sincere. When I say it may not be a good thing, I am referring to the reaction between the government and the public. This matter is not in line with etiquette and has made many people unhappy. This is not good for Su Jin."
It's very unfavorable; no one will openly fight against the emperor, they will target Su Jin, and there will be a good show at court tomorrow morning."
Su Jin scratched his head and said, "What kind of trick is this? The emperor is so unreasonable. I don't believe he doesn't know that this will make me the target of public criticism."
Yan Shu looked at Su Jin and said: "Perhaps the answer to this question must be found from you. You must have done something to make the emperor unhappy. The emperor is a benevolent and righteous king, and he will naturally not be less rewarded, but he must
Let me see if you are worthy of this reward. I don’t have an answer to this question, because I don’t know much about what you did on Huainan Road, so I can’t give you an answer.”
Su Jin scratched his head and said nothing. He could hear the blame in Yan Shu's words, but Su Jin made up his mind not to tell Yan Shu everything. It would be better for him to keep the things he had done rotten in his stomach. Telling Yan Shu would have no effect on him.
benefit.
But Yan Shu's words reminded Su Jin that he should not expect too much from the rewards tomorrow morning. If he did not position himself correctly and really regarded himself as a great hero, it would be a big mistake.dd