Chapter 173: The Law of Officialdom

These eunuchs. I usually rely on this to collect some odd 'spending' money. So if you don't give. It doesn't matter how good the relationship is. They will all be reluctant. Maybe it's because they're physically crippled. Cause psychological damage to it.

Sent away Su Si, who was full of smiles. I went back to the living room. Several people came to me to say hello. After all, everyone has face when I am promoted. The master who follows is capable. The family also felt faced. Because Boss Chen will get married tomorrow. You still have a lot to do. I took my leave and went back to the study to continue writing the rules and regulations of my silver number.

Until evening. Liu Lianjiang just came back. I'm coming to the antechamber. Liu Lianjiang told me: "The young master has prepared over there. This is a letter that Mr. Wang asked me to give you. Everything to be said is in it."

I opened the letter. Inside was the strong handwriting of Old Man Wang, and the letter said: They are preparing to attack the stronghold of the 'Yin' Demon Sect tomorrow night. Because I'm afraid that there are too many masters on the other side. We are not opponents. Let me send a few masters over here. It's best if I can get through. There's a lot more to tell me in person.

Since I was asked to go and see it, Boss Chen's wedding will be deserted tomorrow night. This wine is not to be drunk. As for Boss Chen and Elder Chen, they can't go either. It seems that only me and Lao Liu's father and son went together.

Didn't wait for dinner. There was a knock on the door outside. I wonder who is coming to me at this time. I don't have a few friends. Liu Lianjiang went to open the 'door' and came back to report: "Young master. It's from Lord Zhang's house. I don't know what to do with you. Do you want him to come in?"

"Come in."

A few of them were busy bringing out the unfinished meal. Because the place is not large, we don't have a dedicated restaurant. It is to gather in the living room to eat every day.

With Liu Lianjiang coming in, this person I know. It was the last time I went to Zhangfu. Lao Liu gave him ten taels of silver for the 'door'. I don't know what this Juzheng is asking a 'door' to come to me.

The man came in and saluted me. Then he said, "Lord Lan. Delayed your meal. My lord asked me to invite you to come over to the house. I don't know if it's convenient for Landan."

Zhang Juzheng came to me. That's definitely something big. Otherwise, he'll send someone to invite me. I hurriedly said, "It's okay to eat enough. Let's go now."

This time, Lao Liu went with me. Liu Lianjiang was also very tired after a day of riding. Follow the man out of the big 'gate' and ride to Zhang's mansion together. None of us spoke along the way. After all, I'm not familiar with the 'door' of that Zhang Mansion. The last time I went to ask for money, I was very bored with his face. It's just that people came to call me. Can't snub him too much. If my family had been like this, I would have kicked him out long ago.

Arrived at the 'gate' of Zhangfu. I 'handed over' the horse to Lao Liu. Then he followed the 'door' and entered the house. It is strange that there are not so many officials who came to visit the 'gate' of the house today. It's cold and deserted.

Or went to the study. Because I came last night. So I also know the route. When I arrived at the 'door', the 'door' knocked on the 'door', and Zhang Juzheng's voice came from inside: "Is Lord Lan here?" Come in."

I pushed the 'door' in. But I saw Zhang Juzheng sitting in front of the bookcase and reading the book. I'm busy coming forward to salute. Zhang Juzheng is also not polite. He bowed to me and said, "Sit down. You're welcome later. What kind of courtesy do you and I have to meet?"

I slandered myself in my heart. That's what it is. I saw you to say that. Isn't this an afterthought. If I don't give you a salute in the future. You don't say I'm arrogant. I don't want to return to my heart. But it's still to be passable on face.

"How can a subordinate official not be polite. Outside you're my boss. You are like my teacher in the house. How can a student not salute the teacher? I don't know why Lord Zhang called the next official."

"Lord Lan. First of all, congratulations. gave birth to a 'waiter' of the household department. From now on, you will also be a high-ranking official of the Ming Dynasty. It seems that the Lan people have a deep trust in the emperor. The future is limitless. And you saw it too. No official came to my house today. Guess what's going on."

"Master Zhang. The lower officials are ignorant and can't guess anything. It's just that today on top of the Golden Palace, I would like to thank you for speaking up. For my future uncle. Cleared of grievances."

"Is this it. It's what an old man should do. How we are also the same year. Besides, my teacher has just resigned, and Gao Gong is in a hurry to start. Your uncle is also a student of his mentor Xu Gelao. I am the same as the 'door', and I am the deputy to the cabinet. Can't watch Lord Wei being wronged. I also want to unite what I left behind after my teacher is gone with the 'gate'. The high arch is not a good kind. Prevent him from excluding dissidents. That's why I told you to come and see. You're new to officialdom. A lot of things don't know. You see, today I am fighting with the high arch on the golden temple. No one came in the evening. Any idea why?"

"Because. They are afraid to come to me. Let the high arch know. Give them little shoes to wear. I'll tell you the truth. I also sent someone to watch at the high arch mansion. Those people go and those people don't. I have a number in my heart, too. That's officialdom. Or you take refuge in me. Either you remain neutral. Or go to the opposite. It's not okay to be 'mixed' in this officialdom without your own people. I think you're a smart guy too. Today the Golden Temple has offended the high arch. Don't be afraid. Although the high arch is powerful. There is also the emperor on it. As long as the emperor appreciates you. You don't have anything to fear. This time the emperor ascended to your office. It's for the high arch. He can't handle high arches. But can bring you up. I guess there will be a will for Lord Wei in the next few days. As for the will, I guess it must be a promotion."

"Master Zhang. This high arch is so strong. What the hell is it relying on?"

"Before the emperor ascended the throne. Gao Gong is the emperor's teacher. Me too. It's just that I went late. That's why Gao Gong always wants to crush me. But Gao Gong has always had a bad temper. The emperor didn't like him very much. Just can't handle him right now. If you can't even tolerate your own teacher. The emperor is also afraid that the officials outside will say. Respecting teachers is the most important part of our Confucianism. If the emperor dealt with the high arch. It will chill the hearts of the scholars of the world. So today the emperor did not repounce the high arch. It's for this too."

"Master Zhang. And so the arch acted. The officials also saw it. Didn't you feel a little bit of it? If the officialdom in the future can frame people at will. Isn't everyone in danger of that hundred officials?"

"You. I'm still young. The emperor does not deal with high arches. It doesn't mean that you acquiesce to him doing it. The emperor is waiting for an opportunity. This opportunity is. Let the high arch dig its own grave."

"Master Zhang. I don't understand why the high arch would dig its own grave. I think he's very proud right now."

Zhang Juzheng said with a smile: "'Desire' wants to die. You have to let it go crazy first. That is, to make you arrogant. Until it offends everyone. Then the emperor will not deal with him. He'll quit himself, too. This is the law of officialdom.' That's how it is. Today, the emperor 'paid' the commercial tax to the high arch, and that's what it means."