Chapter 147 Inside Story
Fang Jun followed the chamberlain and walked out of the Tai Chi Hall through the back door cautiously. As soon as he walked out, he met Li Junxian, the "god of injustice" whom he had not seen for a long time.
This man is wearing leather armor, a red cloak, his sword-shaped eyebrows are flying, his tiger eyes are full of power, and he looks a bit heroic.
It's just a pity that his life is not good... Fang Jun clicked his tongue and sighed in his heart.
Li Junxian came up to meet him and waved to the chamberlain: "You can go back, I will give you a gift."
The chamberlain was a little frightened when facing His Majesty's minister in charge of the "Hundred Cavalry". Hearing this, he bowed with a slightly nervous smile, turned around and walked away.
Fang Jungong raised his hand and said, "Thank you, General Li."
Li Junxian smiled heartily: "It's such an honor to have the honor of traveling with such a great talent. Haha, please!"
Fang Jun smiled bitterly and touched his nose. He couldn't tell whether this person was complimenting or sarcastically, so he had to stay silent and follow him towards the palace gate.
The snow in the palace has long been cleared away, and the smooth and flat bluestone slabs underfoot reflect the red lanterns hanging on the high walls of the palace, giving it a faint blush.
The majestic Tai Chi Palace is hidden from sight by the halo emitted by these red lanterns, suddenly showing a mysterious and depressing aura.
The banquet in the main hall was still going on, and the maids and chamberlains who passed by from time to time to serve food and drinks were all in a hurry. When they saw Li Junxian and Fang Jun, they would respectfully step aside.
Li Junxian held the handle of the horizontal knife on his waist, staggered slightly and walked in front of Fang Jun. He turned around and said with a smile: "Erlang is really good at it. We haven't seen each other for a few days, and he is already a marquis? Wait until tomorrow to give it to me." With the seal and ribbon of the ceremonial guard, someone has to address himself as Lord Marquis and salute respectfully!”
"Alas~" Fang Jun waved his hand and said casually: "This cheap marquis is easy to get, so he doesn't have much weight. Who will take it seriously? He just has an official status and can get a royal salary with a white collar. It's not appropriate. It’s not a problem, it’s not a problem!”
Fang Jun was very confused about Li Junxian.
On the one hand, this person is indeed very popular with His Majesty Li Er, as can be seen from his ability to take charge of the "Hundred Cavalry". His Majesty Li Er has great trust in him and relies on him as his eyes and ears. But on the other hand, because Fang Jun's "unpredictable prophet" knew Li Junxian's tragic ending in the future, he also understood that even making friends with this person would be of little use.
But in fact, Fang Jun had a very good impression of Li Junxian. Although this person was loyal to the emperor and held real power, he was neither arrogant nor impetuous. He was a well-rounded person and was a good friend.
Li Junxian smiled meaningfully: "Some people may not like this Marquis, but Erlang, you have an official position, but many people are jealous..."
Fang Jun was slightly surprised. The official position of Minister of Industry was just conferred by His Majesty Li Er in the back hall of Taiji Hall. At that time, there was no one else but an old eunuch. How did Li Junxian know about it so quickly?
After a second thought, I realized that His Majesty Li Er had prepared this a long time ago!
In other words, even if he did not have the secret seal and did not make great contributions to Qingzhou, even if he really offended King Li Tai of Wei, he would still be the so-called minister of the Ministry of Industry.
To put it another way, it means that the merits of Qingzhou just happened to catch the ire of His Majesty Li Er, and it was so gorgeous that it was all in vain...
Thinking of this, Fang Jun was so depressed that he almost vomited blood...
It was all his fault that his father had to force him to go to the palace overnight to present this secret book, but he was at a huge loss!
But the meaning behind Li Junxian’s words...
"He's just a minister of the Ministry of Industry, who would be jealous?" Fang Jun asked strangely.
"Ahem...Minister of Industry...just?"
Li Junxian almost choked to death on his own saliva when he heard this, and looked at Fang Jun with a strange expression
Fang Jun was a little confused: "Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is he a very big official?"
It's no wonder that he doesn't care about this official position. In fact, judging from the historical knowledge in his previous life and the "vulgar" experience in this life, this official is really not that good.
Why?
First of all, the Ministry of Industry is not a popular place.
The six departments of the imperial court, including officials, households, rituals, soldiers, and punishments, were generally ranked in order in all dynasties.
The Ministry of Personnel, which is responsible for personnel promotion, is the most important, followed by the Ministry of Household, which is responsible for money and food, and the Ministry of Work, which is responsible for engineering and construction.
No matter how you look at it, it is a place at the bottom, and this is the Tang Dynasty. There are no national large-scale real estate developments, so what can the Ministry of Industry do?
Li Junxian twitched the corner of his mouth and showed a meaningful smile: "Haha..."
Being laughed at...
Fang Jun was a little unhappy and asked with a sullen face: "Isn't the Ministry of Industry still a good place? It doesn't have personnel power, it can't hold the money bag, and it can't command the army. Even when it comes to building houses and gardening, there are still many people fighting for it. Can’t go?”
Li Junxian thought for a while and felt that he should mention something about this stupid boy with whom he was quite friendly: "Erlang went to the Ministry of Industry and what the specific division of labor was. I don't know, but I heard something. His Highness the King of Wei had just transferred himself His confidant was given the position of Minister..."
Fang Jun was stunned: "Your Majesty wants someone to replace His Royal Highness the King of Wei?"
Li Junxian explained: "No, originally there was only one minister in each of the six departments, but your appointment as Erlang was given by His Majesty Chrysostom, and the original minister was not mentioned, so you are extra merciful and ranked alongside the original one." …”
After saying this, he rubbed his face and said somewhat speechlessly: "Besides, even if he is at the bottom of the Ministry of Industry, he is still a minister, the deputy of the Six Ministers, and you seem to be quite disgusted?"
When Li Junxian said this, Fang Jun was also a little surprised.
What the hell! He had never had a clear understanding of official positions in ancient times. Originally, Fang Yiai was stupid and just waited for death. He only knew about prime ministers, ministers, generals and the like. Thinking about it this way, it seems that he is also a senior official at the bureau level?
In my previous life, I relied on a good diploma to work more than cows and sleep less than dogs. I worked hard all day to win over subordinates and flatter superiors, intrigues and flattery. After struggling for many years, I was just a deputy county level. The official.
But this reincarnation, the one who is confused is the director level...
In my heart, I feel the joy of ascending to a high position, as well as the trance in a dream, and the confusion of the collapse of values...
I don’t know what it feels like.
While he was talking, the palace gate was already in sight.
A chamberlain suddenly walked out of a dark passage between palaces, stood on the roadside, and said respectfully: "Fang Erlang, stay here, Concubine Yang has invited you."
Fang Jun and the other two stopped.
Li Junxian frowned slightly, glanced at Fang Jun, and hesitated to speak, as if he was quite surprised by the invitation from Concubine Yang.
Fang Junze asked blankly: "Which Concubine Yang?"
Fang Jun lacks sufficient understanding of His Majesty Li Er's powerful harem, no matter in his past or present life.
The chamberlain said respectfully: "As for Erlang, she is the biological mother of His Highness King Wu, Concubine Yang!"
Fang Jun suddenly realized.
Li Ke’s mother? Isn't that the daughter of Emperor Sui Yang?
Why does she want to see him?
Maybe he knew that he had a good relationship with Li Ke, so he got close to each other. What was the reward?
But no matter what, if the imperial concubine invites her, it will be impossible not to go.
Fang Jun then said: "General Li, please do it yourself. I will go with this father-in-law to see Concubine Yang."
"Erlang will go on his own. In his spare time, I will go back to the house to ask for a drink. I hope Erlang will not blame a certain person for causing trouble." Li Junxian's eyes flashed, indicating something.
Fang Jun's heart moved. Although he didn't know what he meant, he still received goodwill, so he smiled and said: "I wish you could do it! Just in time, a certain farm has newly brewed a kind of white wine. It is as mellow as fire and has a long aftertaste. I will invite my brother to try it when the time comes. Try it and you’ll be done with it once you get drunk!”
Li Junxian laughed: "It's a deal! If someone is going to be delayed, go quickly."
After saying that, he slightly cupped his hands and returned the way he came.
Fang Jun then raised his hands to the chamberlain and said, "Please, father-in-law, lead the way."
The waiter had no expression on his face and turned slightly sideways: "Please!"
First, go to a dark corridor next to Tai Chi Hall.
It’s ten o’clock to go home again... I’ve really been out of control lately, it’s become a problem. There’s nothing I can do about it. Please be generous and bear with me. I’ll update stably after the 12th.
(End of chapter)