Chapter 210: Trouble in the restaurant

The sea is dangerous. I've experienced it too. The human heart is unpredictable, and I have felt it. As an outsider with a monastic heart. I accidentally fell into the red dust by mistake. Since starting my career in officialdom. Then I'll just go on well. Go and get used to the environment here. Wait for the ability later. Then change the bad habits of these officialdoms.

It's just that I'm still not mature enough at this point. It's only been a few months. How can I know all about the going on behind officialdom. It's still about learning by doing. This Zhang Juzheng is a very good teacher. It seems that it is okay to run more Zhangfu in the future.

"Yun Jie, are you just here today?" Zhang Juzheng took a sip of tea and asked.

"And a little bit. Trouble you, teacher."

"Tell me something. What else is there to be polite between you and me?"

"My new 'gate' is now being renovated. After this is repaired. Desks and chairs are also needed inside. It's an empty house inside. Nothing. So I came over and asked the teacher for help first. Look there to 'get' a point. You can't go in without anything. Originally, I wanted to ask the emperor for help."

"Is this it. Wait for the old man to find someone to ask. It's all trifles. Don't bother the emperor. Some little things came to me. I'll do it for you. If the emperor goes there too much. The emperor will be annoyed too."

Originally, the purpose of coming here today was to see what Zhang Juzheng thought about yesterday's high arch scandal. This is also a beating rabbit with grass. By the way. It's not trivial to get some tables and chairs for a second time. A note will do the trick. But it's not easy for me to go out. There are too many big officials in the capital. I'm also an official the size of a sesame mung bean.

Now I see things done. It is the grade problem of the remaining Liu County Order. Don't know how to fix it. Since it's here. I just asked Zhang Juzheng what he meant: "Teacher. There is one more thing for students to ask their teachers."

"Something else. Let's talk about it together. As a teacher, I fully support you."

"The student asked for an assistant from the ministry. It turned out to be a prefectural order from the six products. This person is an upright official. Be diligent and conscientious. Now I came to Beijing because my term of office has expired. Come and wait for a new errand. Discovered by the students to be under his command. I told the emperor a few days ago. This grade should also be mentioned. And if you want to be my assistant. It's not easy to go out and run errands if this grade is low. Teacher, you see how this matter is good. The emperor has not yet approved. I see that the day of the opening of the government is approaching. The students are in a hurry."

"This is it. Write an excerpt. I handed it to the Emperor. Or go through the normal procedure. It is also possible for the emperor to forget a lot of things. Let me know in advance in the future. Don't look for the emperor for everything. Write it to me right now and I'll hand it in the afternoon. The emperor should have an approval soon after seeing it. And then there's how about you recruit people in the country. It's going well. Then Sun Daocun has no trouble for you."

"Nope. Master Sun is very cooperative. It was very difficult at the beginning. Now I've changed my strategy as well. Only advertise there . Don't hire people first. I haven't been there for a few days. I'll look over in the afternoon to see what's going on."

"That's good. Sun Daocun also said hello. This person is a centrist who does not rely on both sides. Now you can write an excerpt. Go back early after writing. Otherwise, the high arch should come back."

Zhang Juzheng got up and handed me a pen and paper. I came to the bookcase and finished the folding. and handed it to Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng looked at it and said, "Okay. Let's go. I'll do that."

Farewell: Zhang Juzheng. Come to the sedan chair. A couple of eunuchs sat there chatting. It's not summer. It's already late autumn. You don't have to look for shade either. Just sit in the sun and bask in the sun. Look at me when I come out and get ready to go. I said to Lao Liu: "Brother Liu. Let's go to Xiao Cai's Mansion to see how they are doing. There is also a small Cai Mansion and then go to Guozijian."

The sedan chair arrived at Xiao Cai's house first. There are a lot of workers working there. Liu Yansong was also on the scene to command. The progress of the project is not slow. The front yard has been repaired. I came to the main hall where I came and took a look.' The doors' windows are newly replaced. The freshly painted paint is still not dry. The walls are also freshly painted. Snow white, snow white. Compared to the ruins of the previous few days. It's much more comfortable to look at now.

"Lord Lan. The front yard is almost. You see if you're satisfied." Liu Yansong followed me. He asked, still holding a roll of drawings in his hand.

I am still very satisfied with Liu Yansong's work. In this bureaucracy prevails. The officialdom of procrastination. The actions of the Ministry of Industry are not visible at all. I only think that this ministry is the best ya' in the Ming Dynasty.

I nodded with satisfaction and said to Liu Yansong: "Not bad. Brother Liu is tired. When will the backyard be completed?"

"Lord Lan. The backyard is more troublesome. It is estimated that it will take four days to get it done. The overall renovation is complete. Nine days is about the same."

As soon as I listened. It's OK. We can't delay the students we recruited from Guozijian to move in. I went back to the house down the street and had a look. It's also being renovated. Several workers are busy. I said a few words of thanks. and took his leave. It's already noon. I just want to go to the second senior brother to have a look. Grab a bite to eat by the way.

Because it's not far away. Just let them park the sedan chair here. I took the men and walked to the restaurant. There are more than a dozen people around the 'door' of the restaurant, and I don't know what I'm doing. I'm also curious. Could it be that these two senior brothers opened so soon? Speed up to the restaurant.

The 'door' is around a dozen people to set up shops. are all looking inside at the 'door'. There was also a loud noise coming from inside. Look I'm wearing an official uniform. A few people watching the excitement get out of the way for me. I went into the lobby to take a look. The second senior brother probably cleaned up the lobby last night. On the table near the 'door'. Sitting a man in his twenties. Flowing young man. Dress up to be of the best kind. It's just that there is a smell of ruffians in the 'color' of the gods. I know that's what the shopkeeper said. This Li Sangongzi also has a few family members. They are all the kind with big shoulders, round waist, and 'fat' bodies. As for whether there is kung fu or not, I can't tell it.

Where are the second senior brother and the shopkeeper? There were a few guys standing there in the back. What is it with this Li Sangongzi theorist. Both sides are 'excited'. Watch me come in. The shopkeeper was a wise man. The restaurant that has been open for so many years has been exercised. Hurriedly stepped forward to say goodbye: "This lord. Are you here to eat or. Passing by."

I pretended not to know and said, "I'm here for dinner. Aren't there many guests today. Bring me some of your best dishes."

"The grown-up shop can't be opened anymore. You'd better eat somewhere else."

Then Li San didn't look panicked at all when he saw me coming in. Still sitting there with a 'leg' crossed to me, an official from the third grade. I didn't see it right at all. I thought to myself. It seems that this guy has a good background. If it's surnamed Li. In Asari. That is, the family of Cabinet Minister Li 'Chun' Fang can do this. Could it be the son of his family? But Li 'Chun' Fang is a person who relies on reading. Step by step. How 'getting' will teach such a child. I think such ruffians are all from the families of nobles and generals. How the children of civil officials are still out of the ruffian.

"No. I'm going to eat here. Didn't you see the official's sedan chair still parked there? The official has to run an errand after eating here. I don't care if you're closed or not. Since the big 'door' is open, you will entertain me."

Of course, the shopkeeper understands that I am here to stir up the situation of Li Sangongzi. The second senior brother also knows. So the shopkeeper said to the men in the back, "Go and see what good food you need in the kitchen." Sit down a few for this adult."

The shopkeeper said to the man who had entertained me that day, "King Fuji. You pour tea for this adult."

Several people left one after another and went to the kitchen. The third son of Li who was sitting on the side was impatient. Tilting his head, he asked, "Who are you?" The one of the Ya 'Gate'. I didn't see my son doing something. The restaurant is closed today. You go out to eat somewhere else."

I haven't said anything yet. Lao Liu came over and said, "Bold. This is Lord Langlan. Who are you. Is this restaurant yours? How to speak."

"It's just a little 'squire'. Dare to despise this son. Do you know who this son is?"

I'm just him off right now. Make a big deal out of it. Let's see if it's the son of that high-ranking official. I'm not afraid of them right now. I also had four eunuchs with me as witnesses. Later, the emperor asked. It's all on my side. Besides, the four eunuchs are suspicious, and Master Ran suspects that they are all good at kung fu. I also wanted to take this opportunity to see if they came to my rescue. I made up my mind and began to provoke him.

"This son. The officials are all officials of the imperial court. The Son of Heaven is a close minister. Who are you? The official came to dinner. What's in your way? If this restaurant is owned by your family, I will leave immediately. If it weren't for your family. Then please don't be presumptuous."

This Li Sangongzi is also on fire. He stood up and scolded and said, "You are a little 'waiter'. Dare to talk to me like this, this restaurant is going to be confiscated. If you leave well. My son can also let you go. If you really don't leave. Then you're welcome."

I also said without showing weakness: "Since this restaurant is not yours now. Then I'll eat it today. I won't leave yet. What do you rely on to support you? This is at the feet of the Son of Heaven. Is it a place for you to be mad?"

That Li Sangongzi's angry face was distorted. He snorted angrily and shouted to the family members, "Come on. Give it to me. Get these few things out of here."

Several family members who followed behind Li Sangongzi. Gearing up is about to come up. The second senior brother here glanced at me. It just matches my eyes. From the eyes of the second senior brother. I can see what he's up to. But now that they've started to drive people out. I can't show weakness either. I said to the eunuchs and Lao Liu, "You see we are leaving. Still waiting to eat here."

Those eunuchs were not fuel-efficient lamps. Since the emperor sent me to spy on me. There will be this anger. In unison, he said, "Lord Lan. We don't go. Fight with them."