Chapter 696 Fragrant Leaf Crown
"Master Xiao Zhu is too modest. This cabinet minister is different from other ministers. It is a confidential place. It is close to the Holy Family. Many people can't dream of such good things. " Feng Bao looked at Zhu Pingan and said with a smile.
"It is precisely because it is a confidential place that I am worried. I am incapable of experience and have an unpleasant personality. If I offend any big shot, I will not be able to bear the consequences. "Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"I don't know about others, but Master Xiao Zhu is definitely qualified for this position." Feng Bao was full of confidence in Zhu Pingan.
After finishing speaking, Feng Bao smiled slightly and continued, "Besides, Mr. Xiao Zhu, Si Zhilang, was appointed by the Holy One. If Mr. Xiao Zhu doesn't believe in himself, doesn't he still believe in the Holy One? Vision? ”
"How dare you, how dare you?" Zhu Ping'an handed over his hand and confessed. Even with all his courage, he did not dare to question Emperor Jiajing.
"Don't be anxious, Mr. Xiao Zhu, the Za family is just talking." Feng Baowei smiled, and cupped his hands with Zhu Ping'an, "Mr. Xiao Zhu is in charge of the cabinet. In the future, the Za family will have to report to Mr. Xiao Zhu if anything happens. I'm asking for advice."
"Eunuch Feng is too polite to ask for advice. We are just communicating with each other." Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled, and then continued. Said, "Besides, I will have to trouble my father-in-law to take care of me in the future."
"Of course, thanks to Mr. Xiao Zhu's advice last time, the Za family has benefited a lot, and the shackles of the day have been eliminated."
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As soon as Zhu Pingan finished speaking, Feng Bao nodded vigorously, and then secretly asked Zhu Pingan to instruct the harem attendants to turn over the brand system, and thanked Zhu Pingan.
Because there were two other young eunuchs and housekeeper Li and others present, it was inconvenient to explain the affairs of the palace.
"I'm just providing an idea. The main thing is that Eunuch Feng practices it personally and practices diligently and diligently." Zhu Ping'an smiled and shook his head, without any intention of taking credit.
Feng Bao is worth investing in. Although he is greedy for money, he is very loyal. This can be seen from the fact that he has never betrayed Zhang Juzheng since he got acquainted with Zhang Juzheng in history.
Giving help in times of need is better than adding icing on the cake.
Now that Feng Bao is not well-known, has not yet risen, and is encountering difficulties, it is a good time to invest. Just like Lu Buwei's rare goods can live in Qin's strange people, the future benefits will naturally be immeasurable. That's why Zhu Ping'an enthusiastically helped Feng Bao when he encountered problems.
"Master Xiao Zhu is really a gentleman of the world, and he is not as good as a miscellaneous family."
Feng Bao was full of emotion and praise for Zhu Ping'an's humble attitude and not taking credit. If he knew that Zhu Ping'an was treating him as a bargain, he probably wouldn't think so.
Steward Li, who was standing in the main hall, was shocked when he saw Zhu Pingan talking and laughing with the dignitaries in the palace and getting acquainted with each other. He didn't expect that all of Zhu Pingan's connections were in the palace.
After Feng Bao and Zhu Pingan chatted for a while, they got down to business.
Feng Bao was here to deliver the oral message on behalf of Emperor Jiajing this time, so he certainly could not neglect it, especially in terms of etiquette.
The so-called oral edict, in layman's terms, refers to the oral imperial edict. In terms of etiquette, it will not go wrong if you prepare according to the edict.
Zhu Pingan asked Butler Li to place the incense table in the middle of the main hall, then washed his hands and burned incense, getting everything ready.
After Zhu Pingan was ready, Feng Bao officially began to convey the oral instructions.
Zhu Pingan knelt at the door and listened to the instructions. Butler Li and other servants of the Linhuai Marquis Mansion all knelt outside the door, not daring to move.
"Edict."
After the similar opening words of the oral oracle, the actual content of the oral oracle enters.
"As an official, you should be diligent and loyal to your duties. I hope Zhu Pingan will direct the cabinet the next day. Don't let me down."
After hearing this oral instruction, Zhu Pingan was full of curses in his heart. There are still several days left for my official holiday to visit my relatives. Emperor Jiajing canceled my holiday with just one sentence. And this is considered overtime, but I was still fined for one year.
The boss, Emperor Jiajing, did not pay wages and even asked people to work overtime.
However, Zhu Ping'an just cursed in his heart, and naturally he had a wise look on his face. expression.
"Today I give you a fragrant leaf crown."
At the last moment, Feng Bao conveyed Emperor Jiajing's reward to Zhu Pingan, well, that's right, a hat.
Hearing this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but curse again.
This Emperor Jiajing is really stingy, so he rewarded him with a hat, which can be used to eat
Of course, the thunder, rain and dew are the king's favor.
"My Lord, Zhu Pingan, obeys the decree and thanks the Lord for your kindness." Zhu Pingan knelt on the ground and saluted, with a look of gratitude on his face.
Feng Bao stepped forward and helped Zhu Pingan up, "Xiao Zhu, please get up quickly."
"Thank you, Eunuch Feng." Zhu Pingan stood up and thanked him.
"Master Xiao Zhu, you are very polite. This is the fragrant leaf crown given to Master Xiao Zhu by the Holy One. Please keep it, Master Xiao Zhu." Feng Bao said, taking it from the little eunuch on the side. The fragrant leaf crown covered with red silk was handed to Zhu Pingan with both hands.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness." Zhu Pingan took it respectfully with both hands.
"This crown was specially compiled by His Majesty. Mr. Xiao Zhu must wear this crown when he directs the cabinet tomorrow." Feng Bao reminded Zhu Ping'an.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me. Pingan has written it down." Zhu Pingan thanked Feng Bao.
Zhu Pingan has heard of the famous name of Xiangyeguan in modern times. There is also the fragrant leaf crown incident left in history.
It was around the 20th year of Jiajing. Emperor Jiajing believed in Taoism and was not only obsessed with refining elixirs and cultivating immortality. In his spare time, he also personally made five fragrant leaf crowns for Taoist priests. He enthusiastically rewarded the people at that time The five closest ministers. It is estimated that Emperor Jiajing wanted to win over some fellow Taoists at that time. These five ministers include Xia Yan, the chief assistant at the time, and Yan Song, the current chief assistant.
Xia Yan was disgusted with Emperor Jiajing's cultivation of immortality and alchemy. He did not believe in the Taoist superstition of alchemy and immortality at all. He was even more dismissive of the Taoist fragrant leaf crown that Emperor Jiajing rewarded. He never wore it once and threw it away. at home Insects were born; but Yan Song was different. Every time he met Emperor Jiajing, Yan Song wore a fragrant leaf crown. In order to show respect for the fragrant leaf crown, Yan Song also put a tulle on the fragrant leaf crown. For fear of staining the fragrant leaf crown. As a result, Emperor Jiajing became more and more dissatisfied with Xia Yan, and became more and more satisfied with Yan Song. Gradually, Emperor Jiajing alienated Xia Yan and got closer to Yan Song. This gave Yan Song the opportunity to join forces with Lu Bing to bring down Xia Yan. .
Of course, my fragrant leaf crown is absolutely inferior to Yan Song's crown. His crown was made by Emperor Jiajing himself, while my own crown was made by Emperor Jiajing. The difference is not even a little bit different.
"Time is running out. The Za family has to go to reply to the decree, so I will take my leave now. When Mr. Xiao Zhu joins the cabinet tomorrow and he is free, the Za family will have a drink with Mr. Xiao Zhu." General Feng Bao The fragrant leaf crown was handed to Zhu Pingan, and after giving instructions, he said goodbye and left.
Zhu Ping'an politely asked to stay, but Feng Bao declined, saying that he would return to Xiyuan to repeat the order.
Business matters were serious, Zhu Pingan expressed his understanding, so he sent Feng Bao to the gate of Linhuai Marquis Mansion, and watched Feng Bao and his entourage get into the sedan chair and leave for Xiyuan. (End of this chapter)