"The rooster crows and pouts, the rooster crows twice, and the three calls to Fusang Day, sweeping away the remnants of the stars and the moon. Shandong Tianwang Chao Gai is really talented, from vulgar to elegant, ambitious, really a great talent in the world! In the crowd, a middle-aged scribe looked at the poems on the wall and sighed.

This man was seven feet three or four inches, of medium height, thirty-five or sixteen years old. Although he was dressed plainly, he was handsome, with long hair fluttering, his hands on his back, and he had a bookish atmosphere all over his body, as well as the demeanor of a worldly master.

This is none other than Zhao Mingcheng, the current husband of the talented girl Li Qingzhao. A few days ago at dusk, when I got a small note at the entrance of Washe Street in Goolan, Laizhou, I saw the message on it that "If you want to enter the official career, come to Jeju Chaojiazhuang to find Chao Gai, Yi'an stay", I was drunk and instantly sober.

It was like taking a strong pill and was full of strength, and he said goodbye to his friends on the same day. Overnight, he took a carriage back to Qingzhou to pack his things, rushed to Jeju in a hurry, and arrived at Chaojiazhuang in the afternoon of the Dragon Boat Festival. After some inquiry, he was invited to heaven and earth as a guest.

Zhao Mingcheng is more or less a famous family, and he also has talent. But after seeing the poems made by the King of Shandong, he sighed to himself! I thought of coming to Chaojiazhuang and seeing the people here living and working in peace and contentment, I became more and more aware of Chao Gai's means, and it was not a dream for me to enter the official career!

Thinking of this, he was a little excited, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. Unconsciously standing next to the dark green frame, from a distance, it seems that there is a green grassland above his head, and there is an indescribable weirdness.

"Hello, this benevolent brother has a good appearance, I don't know what to call it?" Bai Xiushi Wang Lun and the little fat man Wang Yuan were talking to people everywhere, and they happened to pass by and saw a green head above this person, smiling so happily, although they were a little stupid, but they didn't look like ordinary people, and took the initiative to approach and say hello.

Zhao Mingcheng, who wanted to be in trouble, was pulled back to his thoughts, and in a blink of an eye, he saw a polite scholar and a kind fat man, the two of them were extraordinary, and they did not dare to slack off, so they hurriedly crossed their hands to practice literati etiquette.

"Oh, the two brothers, in the countryside and the villager, surnamed Zhao Mingcheng."

"It turned out to be Brother Zhao!" The two Xiao Wang comrades muttered their names in their hearts, but their movements were not slow, they lifted their robes one by one, returned the salute very stylishly, and reported to their families, saying that they were about to take office in the near future.

A Mingzhou Fenghua Zhi County, a Wenzhou Yueqing parent official. Although the official positions of the two are not high, they are real court officials with real power.

Zhao Mingcheng, who is clothed, has a more respectful attitude, and he is looking forward to it even more. As long as Chao Gai can help him get into the office, it's worth the price.

Two Xiao Wangs who are about to become officials, and Zhao Mingcheng, who is eager to be an official. It was such a coincidence that the three of them met and talked. is actually like-minded, unconsciously, together to chat about the ups and downs of officialdom.

Wang Lun is bookish and conformist, and he is also a good person.

Wang Yuan is sleek, exquisite, and left and right.

Zhao Mingcheng has traveled everywhere, has rich experience, and has his own opinions after the official eunuch. Chatting and chatting, the three of them laughed out loud, only hating to see each other late.

More and more people came to the annex with invitations in hand, and the private room hall became more and more lively. Acquaintances greet and chat, or gather to observe poetry.

It's often the big guys who come out in the end!

"Honshu Zhishu Shi is here!" With a loud shout, the noise in the hall quickly disappeared, and the people who were talking turned their heads to look at the door, but a large crowd of people gathered in a few people poured into the hall.

A person in civilian clothes, a middle-aged man in his forties is the governor of Honzhou, but this parent official is like a green leaf to accompany him, smiling to greet the two middle-aged people with white faces and beards and feminine temperament, and went straight to the main seat of the banquet hall.

"Hey, these two have unique temperaments, I don't know who they are?" Zhao Mingcheng was a little puzzled when he saw this. The governor of a state is the supreme official, but his face is full of flattery.

Wang Yuan had a preliminary understanding of the darkness in the officialdom, but he sighed like a person who had come over: "Those two messengers from Bianliang City, one is in charge of grain trading, and the other is a minister of Qincha, who came to urge King Chao to use troops against Liangshan. Did you see it, the officials of this state followed behind and surrounded the two masters. ”

"Is it a eunuch?" Zhao Mingcheng understood it as soon as he heard it.

"Brother, who do you care who he is?" Wang Lun drank the wine in the cup and sighed: "You have to seize the opportunity, as long as King Chao Tianwang helps you say a few words." Spend some more money to get through the relationship, you, the official will be reinstated. ”

Wang Yuan remembered what Chao Gai said, and sighed again and again in his tone: "That is, the supremacy of officialdom depends on relationships, and no one relies on you behind you." said that if he was dismissed, he would be dismissed, and he would take the blame at any time, and he might not be killed in the officialdom one day, so let's get to know each other and keep warm. ”

"Yes, yes, my brother is talented, and he encounters injustice, he will definitely be able to reinstate his job...... "Wang Lun, the first talent, already has the temperament of an old fritter.

He talked to Wang Yuan, this Zhao Mingcheng and Brother Zhao, and he knew how much that the other party had been an official before but was dismissed, and now that he has made friends and won over, it is best to be able to unite the front, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be able to use it when he takes office in the future.

It's just that the words of these two slippery heads inadvertently hit Zhao Mingcheng's sore spot. It was because of the death of his father Zhao Tingzhi that he had no protection from the big tree that he was slandered by the traitor Cai Jing and lost his black yarn hat. After nearly ten years of ups and downs in the countryside of Qingzhou, I thought I had forgotten, but I didn't want to just force myself not to think about it.

At this moment, he saw a little commotion in the crowd, "The King of Heaven is here, that's the King of Chao" and other calls, pulled back his thoughts, subconsciously got up, only to see a group of heavily armed soldiers surrounding a group of generals and going straight to the main position, as if it was an illusion, he felt that there was a figure very familiar.

"Brother, don't worry, Chao will come over after listening."

Wang Lun, a white-clothed showman, and Wang Yuan, the little fat man, smiled slightly when they saw his demented appearance.

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On the other side, Chao Gai learned that the two eunuchs were grinding and chattering, and he was finally invited by Shi Zhizhou and other officials. Only then did he walk out of the box with a few ladies and many generals, waved to the guests all the way, and appeared on the stage.

Zhi Duoxing Wu Yong, and Xiao Jiasui, a pharmacist, accompanied by two military advisors.

Desperate San Lang Shixiu, Xiao Tianbao Su Ding, Jin Leopard Yang Lin. The holy hand scholar Xiao Rang, the jade arm craftsman Jin Dajian, the Cao Dao ghost Cao Zheng, the overlord sword Li Tianyan and other more than a dozen civil and military generals followed, and followed into the main pavilion.

Chao Gai was surrounded by people like stars and moons, and pasted that beard, as soon as he appeared, officials of all sizes such as the governor of Benzhou and the county of Yuncheng waved their hands to say hello, and the faces of several old acquaintances were slightly complicated.

Back then, the countryside was upright, and now it is the general manager of soldiers and horses, but it seems to be a long time in less than a year. Chao Gai was not arrogant, and politely greeted everyone one by one, and said some festive New Year's greetings with Shi Zhizhou and Ren Zhixian.

"Ouch, Mr. Chao, you're a busy man!" The two white-faced and beardless eunuchs twisted their orchid fingers and squinted at the high-spirited Chao Gai. One has a crooked mouth and slanted eyes, the other seems to be smiling but not smiling, and his speech is yin and yang.

Both are acquaintances, one is Liu Gechang, and the other is Wang Gechang. This posture of being an uncle immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of Ji Qingwan, Li Shishi and others. Shi Xiu, Su Ding, Li Tianyan and other generals subconsciously touched the knife, if it weren't for Chao Gai's repeated advice, the two eunuchs would have been beaten to death.

"Oh, suddenly there was a fairy wind, purple qi came from the east, and two big officials came. I haven't seen you for many days, and my demeanor has not diminished back then, and I am too busy, so don't blame it. Chao Gai opened his mouth to come and lead the generals to hula and salute. Everyone is enthusiastic, everyone roars like thunder, sighing and condolences.

In short, the scene is grand and emotional!

Chao Gai asked everyone to retreat in time, looked at the four directions, and made an opening remark: "This is a feast for the festival together, and the two dignitaries can come, it is really full of brilliance, and we can't help but be happy." On the fifth day of the fifth month of May, everyone in the sky and the earth gathered, wishing the second half of the year, the wealth is rolling in! ”

He just paused, Shi Xianggong jumped out and applauded loudly, and then said: "The manager said it well." The two of them came from afar, and Jeju welcomed them. Although the land is small, it is thousands of miles away to send goose feathers, and the gift is light and affectionate. Today, borrow the treasure of the king, borrow flowers to offer Buddha, and pay tribute to the two officials. ”

This sycophant is so elegant that everyone is vying to follow.

"Come, I'll wait for the two officials."

"Nothing else, the old man loves to collect antiques."

"Two Shangguan, come and sit with me when you have time!"

Whether it is a large or small official, a rich man in the state, or a celebrity, all those who have money in the family have come to express their wishes with wine bowls. The two eunuchs from Bianliang City were overwhelmed and felt enthusiastic. After being stunned for a moment, he knew that he was going to give a gift, and he immediately responded with a smile.

The atmosphere in the hall was immediately aroused!

On the contrary, everyone in Chaojiazhuang did not join, and looked at this scene with a smile. Yes, it really borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, which directly became a bribery event.

Chao Gai was draped all over his body, ready to say something about the declaration of suppressing bandits, and boost the morale of the three armies. can watch this scene, no matter how good it is, it is not as good as money.

"Everyone eats and drinks well, and finally goes to toast, and drinks it and says it in private."

When everyone heard Chao Gai's words, they all found a place to sit down and eat and drink. These seafood from the North Sea are everyone's favorite. Li Qingwan, Master Li, Hu Sanniang and other women are competing for me, so unhappy.

Chao Gai didn't bother to care about those who slipped their whiskers and patted horses, shook off their cheeks and ate wildly, and helped his wife knock seashells by the way. and Wu Yong, Xiao Jiasui and the two laughed.

The truth is exactly what Chao Gai expected!

Dozens of hundreds of people bombarded in turn, and the two eunuchs were so drunk that their faces were red and their weak bodies swayed. I drank too much, and I didn't know how many promises I made and how many blank checks I wrote. Anyway, he was helped back to the other hospital to rest.

"Shi Xianggong, your trick is so good for fishing in troubled waters! I'm just about to make a declaration to suppress bandits, show my determination, and I'm going to stir you up directly! ”

Chao Gai didn't give the governor of Benzhou any face, and he sprayed when he was caught. However, this old boy is an old fritter in officialdom, surprisingly thick-skinned, not ashamed but proud: "Boss, the next official is leaving, you have to leave a good impression, don't you?" Maybe you will be lucky enough to be transferred to Jingshi. ”

Look, Shi Xianggong is thoughtful and long-term.

It's just this kind of hob meat pie, so Chao Gai has no choice but to do it!