Zhao Qingzhou remembered the conversation with Zhao Youju last night, and understood that Song Lizong wanted him to stay in Beijing, so he directly promoted him from the official position of the fourth rank to the third rank of the official, and he was a little upset in his heart. He raised his head and saw that Zhao Heju seemed to be looking at him as well, so he also walked to the aisle in the center of the main hall, saluted and said, "Minister Zhao Qingzhou, Xie Guanjia Longen." ”

As soon as the words came out, the courtiers on both sides looked sideways to this side, in all kinds of eyes, Zhao Qingzhou saw Zhao Heju's firm gaze clearly, he felt great trust and support from this gaze, and his heart was quite peaceful for a while, so he no longer had a sense of hesitation, leaned over and bowed, and received the official position of the household servant.

Zhao and Ju received three bows, his expression had changed to harmony, and he said: "Lord Zhao is well governed in Jiangning, I am very relieved, this time I have been framed, I have been wronged in Dali Temple, I will allow you to make a request, as long as it is reasonable, I will approve it, and it can be regarded as compensation for you." After saying that, he raised his hand to Zhao Qingzhou and motioned for him to get up and speak.

The emperor's overture surprised everyone in the court: Tong Defang heard this, and immediately glanced at Liu Neishi, and saw Liu Neishou winking at him with a smile and quietly, and then he put his mind at ease and understood that Zhao and Ju Gui were the sons of heaven and had never said such kind of favors to courtiers in the court before, and this time he wanted to use this to give Zhao Qingzhou a prestige in the court.

If it were usual, for this kind of courtesy, Zhao Qingzhou would definitely be humble: he understood that the saint could show favor, but he must not be pampered and arrogant, and make any requests. But today, even if there is no Zhao Heju's words, he will still make a request, and at this moment he stepped forward and said: "Minister Zhao Qingzhou, there is something to ask Master Zheng Degang. ”

Zheng Degang didn't expect Zhao Qingzhou to mention himself at this moment, so he hurriedly turned to look at him, looking very puzzled. Zhao Youju observed Zhao Qingzhou above, and heard him say: "For the person brought by Lord Wang, I don't know how Dali Temple will deal with it?" Zheng Degang turned around to look at Zhao Heju and replied:

"Those who frame the commander shall be beheaded according to the law; Whoever conspires against the lord of the slave shall be put to death with the rod. As far as Wei Chen knows, that person is a slave, although he was instructed by others, but he participated in the framing of Lord Zhao, he could not escape death, and his relatives should be demoted to lowly status. ”

Song Lizong nodded and asked, "What do you think of Lord Zhao?" Zhao Qingzhou bowed down and said: "The minister doesn't dare, the minister dares to ask the official family to spare this person from dying." Zhao Youju chuckled and said, "Lord Zhao wants to emulate Mr. Dongguo?" What is the use of keeping such unfaithful and unrighteous people? ”

Zhao Qingzhou said: "The saint doesn't know, this person's name is Changfan, he is Weichen's attendant since childhood, the minister listened to Lord Wang Hui, he is the most pure, but because of the death of his parents, he has a misunderstanding of the minister, so he was separated and made a big mistake." I also hope that the saint will remember that he will do less and not do more, open the net, and spare him from death. ”

When Zhao and Ju heard this, although they didn't know what grievances there were between the master and servant, they only asked, "Then what does Lord Zhao want to do?" Zhao Qingzhou raised his head and said: "He was bewitched by people because he missed his parents, and now he must know that he was wrong, and he begged the Holy Lord to send him to Shu to guard the spirits of his parents, and he will never be allowed to leave Shu to show warnings and punishments." ”

Zhao Heju nodded slightly, and said to Zheng Degang: "Lord Zheng thinks that Lord Zhao's request is reasonable?" Zheng Degang knew that Zhao Qingzhou was a saint at the moment, so he got off the donkey and said: "Although there is no precedent, but the distribution of Shuzhong is difficult and dangerous all the way, and it can be regarded as a punishment, which is fair." Zhao Heju stroked his palms and said, "Then this matter will be arranged by Lord Zheng." ”

Before the words fell, Zhao Qingzhou leaned over and bowed: "Thank you for the grace of the official family!" Zhao Youju smiled and said with some seriousness: "Lord Zhao, I haven't seen you so happy just now, I like your benevolence and righteousness, and I named you an official in the household department, hoping that you can show this benevolence and kindness to the people of the world, so that I can break this example for you in front of the Manchu Dynasty and the military today." ”

Zhao Qingzhou hurriedly said: "The words of the official, the minister should keep it in mind. Zhao Heju nodded and gestured to Liu Neishi, and Liu Neishou said, "Do you adults still have this participation?" No one in the palace answered, so Liu Neishou raised his voice and said, "Retreat from the dynasty today——"

The officials said "Weichen retreated" while waiting for Liu Nei to carry Song Lizong down the Danqi, and then walked out in groups, Zhao Qingzhou and Wang Hui stood aside, respectfully waiting for others to go first, from time to time when someone passed by to congratulate him, Zhao Qingzhou rarely went to the court, and felt that many people did not match the name, so the return gift seemed a little overwhelming.

He suddenly saw Cheng Shuqin and Lin Kaizong walking towards him, hurriedly took a step forward, and heard Cheng Shuqin say with a smile: "Qingzhou, this is Lord Hubu Shangshu Lin, you will be the servant under Lord Lin in the future, but you have to share more worries for Lord Lin." Zhao Qingzhou hadn't spoken yet, but Lin Kaizong said with a smile:

"Where does Master Cheng say, we are all working for the official family, how can there be a difference between hands and subordinates? Lord Zhao is young and promising, and the old man is old, so he just hands over the burden to the young man, and he also wants to be idle. Zhao Qingzhou hurriedly said: "Xiaguan has just arrived, and he needs to be taught by Master Shangshu when he is working. ”

Lin Kaizong patted Zhao Qingzhou on the shoulder and said, "Lord Zhao is a person who does practical things, and the old man likes such young people. I asked Lord Zhao to prepare a few residences in the courtyard of the household department first, and you go back to prepare for a few days, and then come to work. With that, he walked out with Cheng Shuqin. After everyone walked out, Wang Hui pulled Zhao Qingzhou and walked out, saying: "Qingzhou, when you made your request today, I was scared and sweated, but fortunately, now that I have kept Changfan, everyone is happy." ”

Zhao Qingzhou said with some guilt: "I haven't done anything else in the past few days, all of them are scared, Brother Wang will go back to Qingping Zhai with me at noon, let's not get drunk and not return." Wang Hui smiled and said: "It's that I'm not drunk and won't return, you will stay in Beijing in the future, and you don't need to go back." Your people, horses and belongings in Jiangning, when I go back to find someone to put them together, I will transport them to you. ”

Zhao Qingzhou thanked him again and again, and walked towards Zhengli Gate with Wang Hui. Dong Minghui, the general guarding the door, seemed to have heard the news of Zhao Qingzhou's promotion to the head of the household department from others, so he greeted him from afar and said with a smile: "Zhao Shilang, you see, we don't know each other either, and we know each other today." Zhao Qingzhou knew in his heart that Dong Minghui was playing a trick, although this person was a little inward-looking, but in order to avoid seeing him every day in the future, he would not look up and see him, so he also smiled and warmed up with him, and then went out and got into the carriage.

Wang Hui's handlebar style saw that Zhao Qingzhou and the others were full of joy, knowing that this trip must be very smooth, and they also followed the excitement, and asked Wang Hui with a smile: "Master, shall we go back to Qingping Zhai just now?" Wang Hui didn't open his mouth yet, but heard Zhao Qingzhou say: "Don't worry, let's go to the market first and buy a few jars of good wine to bring back." ”

Tonight, a banquet to celebrate the rest of his life after the catastrophe has been brewing in Zhao Qingzhou's mind, and I hope that his life from now on can be peaceful and joyful, and there will be no more waves.