Ji Gao, the prefect of Luoyang, was born in two Jinshi, and is an old oilman in the officialdom who is very good at drilling camps. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Born in a poor family, but because of his excellent communication skills, he has contacts with many families, eunuchs and even idlers in the capital.

Recently, he received a letter from an old friend in Beijing, asking him to help take care of Qi Lingxian's family who returned to their hometown to worship their ancestors.

Who is Qi Lingxian?

The descendant of Qi Ziru, the former Duke of Qianguo, and the famous Southwest General.

All the people born and raised in Luoyang, when it comes to this one, there is nothing who does not know.

Ji Gao has been an official in Luoyang for many years, so he naturally heard about this important minister who went out in Luoyang.

Not to mention that he also has a very large news network, and all kinds of news in Beijing are constantly sent to his desk, so he knows more than the people in the market.

For example, the glory of the Duke of Qianguo, such as the fall of the Duke of Qianguo, and the current situation of the Qi family, Ji Gao is very clear.

It is precisely because he knows everything, so after receiving the letter from his old friend, he is a little embarrassed - Qi Lingxian is no longer the Duke of Qianguo back then, although he has a county lord's wife, but it does not play a big role in the entire Qi family.

It's Qi Lingxian's son, well, he became a five-grade Jingguan at a young age, and he seems to be very promising.

But, yes, Ji Gao is well-informed, and naturally knows why Qi Jinzhi was promoted one after another.

Why? Isn't it because he married a powerful lady?

Tsk, with Master Miaozhen escorting, it's no wonder that Qi Jinzhi can rise several levels in a row.

The problem came again, Master Miaozhen seemed to have had a misunderstanding with the saint, completely stayed away from the court, and truly became an outsider who didn't ask about the world.

Ji Gao couldn't help but wonder, without the big backer of Miaozhen, would Qi Jinzhi's officials still be able to do well?

Beijing officials are no better than local officials, and in the capital, the slightest carelessness may offend people. The limelight is too strong, and it will inevitably attract envy, in case someone takes the opportunity to fall into the ground...... Qi Jinzhi's career is worrying.

In this way, the Qi family really has no value in making friends.

Ji Gao is a person who can't afford to be unprofitable, and he will never waste any energy on worthless people.

But he couldn't ignore his friend's request...... Alas, it's really hard to be born.

"Why is the old man sighing?"

Ji Gao's wife asked with concern: "Isn't there anything difficult about the Yamen?" ”

Ji Gao handed the letter to his wife, "The former Duke of Qianguo Qi Ling will return to his hometown in Luoyang first, and Brother Xie will ask me to take care of it more, but there are many rights and wrongs in the Qi family, and I am afraid that I will get into trouble for no reason." ”

Ji's wife read the letter at a glance, thought for a moment, and said softly: "The concubine doesn't understand the outside world, but I heard the sisters in Beijing mention that the queen loves the county lord of Qinghe very much, and the eldest grandmother of the Qi family, the Gu family, is not only from a wealthy family, but also has five powerful uncles. The situation in Beijing is changeable, but Qi Lingxian's family seems to have never been affected, and there must be a reason for this! ”

Ji Gao's eyes lit up, yes, how could he forget this?

The Qi family has lost the big tree of Miaozhen, as well as the queen and the crown prince.

"Madame really woke up the dreamer with a word, thank you Madame!"

Ji Gao deliberately flicked his sleeves and made an exaggerated salute to his wife.

Ji's wife gave him a strange look, and then smiled and went down to give Ji Gao the gift he used to prepare for his visit.

The next morning, Ji Gao dressed in regular clothes, came to the ancestral house of the Qi family, and ordered someone to vote for a prayer post.

Qi Lingxian happened to be at home talking to Qi Lingtao about some matters in his hometown, and after listening to the reply of his subordinates, he hurriedly said, "Please!" ”

Qi Lingtao was pleasantly surprised, Governor Ji actually came to visit his cousin in person, what an honor is this?

"Brother, Governor Ji is the most knowledgeable person, I heard that he has a wide range of contacts in Beijing, you might as well have more contact with him."

Seeing Qi Lingxian's indifferent appearance, Qi Lingtao was worried that his cousin would not be able to let go of Grandpa Guo's shelf, and if he didn't pay attention to his words, he would offend Ji Gao, but it would be bad. He hurriedly reminded in a whisper.

Qi Lingxian nodded first, indicating that he understood.

Qi Lingtao was still not at ease, and decided to stay in the living room, once something was wrong with his cousin, he would save the scene in time.

Subsequent facts proved that Qi Lingtao was overly worried, Qi Lingxian was not a brainless mallet, how could he do that kind of stupid thing that offended people in vain?

I saw Qi Lingxian talking amiably with Ji Gao, and the atmosphere in the hall was very harmonious.

Ji Gao mentioned the beautiful scenery in Beijing, and Qi Lingxian talked about it along with his topic;

When Ji Gao talked about the hunting grounds in the western suburbs, Qi Lingxian enthusiastically taught riding and archery skills;

Ji Gao asked about interesting things in the market, and Qi Lingxian picked up the latest gossip to share with him.

All in all, no matter what Ji Gao said, Qi Lingxian could properly pick up the conversation and introduce new topics in a timely manner.

The two guests and hosts chatted very happily, and looking at their liveliness, they couldn't tell that the two were meeting for the first time.

As they spoke, the two became more and more familiar, like friends who had known each other for many years.

Since he is a 'friend', Qi Lingxian asked Ji Gao for help very unceremoniously, "Brother Fool returned to his hometown this time, firstly, to worship his ancestors, and secondly, to buy some properties. It just so happened that Brother Yu took a fancy to a workshop on the outskirts of the city and wanted to take it down, but the workshop was owned by the government, Brother Ji, look-"

Ji Gao's eyes flickered, and he asked quietly, "Oh?" I don't know where it is? ”

Qi Lingxian pretended not to care and said: "A firecracker workshop near the Chengnan Post Station, hehe, don't hide it from Brother Ji, that shop used to be the property of the Qi family, and it was confiscated into the government four years ago. After the foolish brother returned to his hometown, he occasionally heard the clansmen mention that the workshop had not been sold, and now it has long been dilapidated. Alas, in the end, it was handed down by the ancestors, and it was one that could be recovered. ”

Qi Lingxian looked sad, stood up, and solemnly arched his hand to Ji Gao, "Please also ask Brother Ji to do it!" ”

"There is such a relationship?"

Ji Gao understood Qi Lingxian's feelings, the descendants were not good, the ancestors were affected, and the good industry was confiscated, and it seemed that a person like Qi Lingxian who had been proud all his life would definitely not be able to accept it.

Therefore, as soon as he has the opportunity, Qi Lingxian will try his best to redeem the ancestral property. For example, the ancestral house of the Qi family standing at their feet at this moment was bought by Qi Lingxian's wife at a high price.

At first, Ji Gao thought that Qi Lingxian would make some excessive requests, but when he heard this, he was not only relieved, but also faintly happy-hehe, this time the government can add a lot of money.

In his heart, he had already decided to sell the firecracker workshop to the Qi family at a high price, but Ji Gao still said in a difficult way: "This matter is official business, and the younger brother is not good at making decisions without authorization, so let's wait for the younger brother to go back to check and implement the situation, and then reply to Brother Qi, okay?!" ”

Listening to his words and judging his color, Qi Ling was ninety percent sure first, and believed that Ji Gao would agree to this.

In this way, his plan can proceed more quickly......

PS: Second more, thank you for the monthly pass of Pudding * Cat and Frankincense Myrrh. It is said that it will snow today, so will there be a monthly pass, (*^__^*) Hehe...... (To be continued.) )