Chapter 2196 Coming to the Door
One person satirizes the other person as "learned but not good". He has a lot of knowledge and talent, but has low moral character and is selfish and profit-seeking.
One person mocks the other person as "unteachable". Although he is born in a famous family and holds a high position, he does not know the dignity and inferiority and acts arbitrarily.
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The doorman had a look of pain on his face. After saluting, he turned around and went to the main entrance to stick to his post.
Fang Jun's face was full of joy and he let Xu Jingzong into the main hall.
There were two young men in long robes in the hall, already standing on one side with their hands tied. When they saw Xu Jingzong coming in, they bowed to the ground and said respectfully: "Juniors Xin Mao and Wang Xuance have met Xu Huangmen. ”
Xu Jingzong's face trembled.
He really didn't like the position of "Servant of Huangmen". After being recalled to the capital by His Majesty, he once sought the position of "Servant of Zhongshu", but failed to achieve his wish, so he could only "condescend" to the position of "Servant of Huangmen". In his opinion, the Huangmen Chamberlain was just a loser around the emperor, only a step above the eunuch chamberlain, and was simply a serious position in the eyes of the ministers.
What's more, he has become increasingly disliked by Chu Suiliang recently, and is ashamed of his colleagues.
It's just a good calligraphy, with no talent or knowledge in the belly, and relying on flattery and flattery, to be able to serve the emperor and stay in the heart of the emperor. It is simply a shame for scholars!
What is particularly important is that this person is narrow-minded and makes trouble for nothing. He has slandered himself in front of His Majesty more than once, causing him to be less and less valued by His Majesty...
Sometimes Xu Jingzong is so angry that he wants to jump up and slap him. When we called you brothers, did you dare to be so arrogant?
Therefore, he now deeply hates the position of "Huangmen Shilang" and is eager to be transferred from this position.
However, the two young men in front of them were both talented and had good temperament. At first glance, they were definitely not the ones in the pool. This is normal. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together, people flock together." How can a young man who can become friends with Fang Jun and enter the house be a vulgar person?
The gloomy look on Xu Jingzong's face disappeared, replaced by a kind smile: "Without any courtesy, this small official position is not worth mentioning. Since we are all Erlang's friends, we can call him whatever he wants." Just say 'Uncle Shi', haha, let me take advantage of this!"
General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance both said they didn't dare, but Xu Jingzong insisted again and again, and then he called him "Uncle Shi", which made Xu Jingzong nod his head repeatedly, as if he was "a teachable boy".
Fang Jun was noncommittal about his gesture and asked him to take a seat.
He sat down with General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance respectively, and then asked: "Uncle Shi came to my humble residence, but what advice do you have?"
Xu Jingzong said displeasedly: "Our two families are family friends. My father and I are like brothers, so you are like my son and nephew. When you were young, I often came to visit you, just like my own family. You must not say such alienating words in the future." , appears to be a heretic and is laughed at by others.”
Fang Jun smiled and said nothing.
Good things dare to take advantage of me?
"Well, now that Uncle Shi has said this, if my nephew says any more polite words, he will really seem to be ungrateful. You are here today, but what do you have to say? If there is anything, it doesn't matter, my nephew will always give it to Uncle Shi. Beautifully done.”
Xu Jingzong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "That's right... Speaking of which, there is really something wrong."
As he said that, he glanced at General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance.
The two people stood up quickly and said: "We still have things to do, so we have to leave for now..."
Fang Jun raised his hand and said, "You two don't have to."
Then he said to Xu Jingzong: "This is my nephew's best friend. There is nothing unspeakable. Uncle Shi, please speak frankly."
General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance felt excited...
Xu Jingzong was a little embarrassed, but when he saw Fang Jun's firm expression, he was not impressed. Not to mention anything else, this second Fang's broad mind was better than those dandy second generations. No wonder all the brave generals and soldiers in the army were convinced of him.
"In this case, I won't hide it anymore. In fact, it's not a big deal. I still have four sons in my family who have just grown up. I usually hire famous teachers for them to teach them the meaning of the scriptures, which is considered smart. This is considered smart. The academy is about to become a Is it established? I was thinking about it. Erlang is favored by His Majesty to serve as the Academy's 'Secretary'. He should do his best to serve the King. However, such a large academy must have a few of his own people to help him. He can also be like an arm and a finger. Palm.”
General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance were both in a daze.
Rumor has it that Xu Jingzong is "extremely thick-skinned", and I just saw it today...
You are obviously asking someone to get your son into the academy, but you are not even willing to offer such a favor, and you have to say "this is a favor to you". Is it possible that Fang Jun is still grateful to you?
Besides, even if you put the favor here, Fang Jun still has two opinions on whether it is worth it or not...
Fang Jun also opened his eyes to Xu Jingzong's shamelessness. How did such a person survive in the officialdom until now? He was even able to prosper in the Gaozong Dynasty, which is simply incredible.
In the officialdom, what matters is reciprocity. Today I am begging you, I owe you a favor, and you will return it when you beg me another day. It seems that the two are clear, but in fact there are comings and goings. This relationship can be regarded as a transcendent relationship. Get closer. Everyone is in charge of their own business, and there will always be times when you are asking for help from others, so you should lower your attitude. Regardless of whether you give more favors or owe more, you have made countless connections.
If Xu Jingzong only cares about taking advantage and refuses to suffer losses, who will play with you?
This old boy is indeed a miser...
When he opened his mouth to refuse, his eyes glanced at General Xin Mao and Wang Xuance, and he changed his mind.
After ordering people to serve tea and cakes, Fang Jun personally held the pot and poured tea for Xu Jingzong. He said with a smile: "Both of my two good friends were handsome men for a while. They later joined the officialdom and got a lot of advice from my uncle."
Xu Jingzong was confused.
What's going on?
Asking me to lift them both up?
It’s not me who is promoting them, it’s your roommate who is promoting me! Now, when it comes to the influence on His Majesty, if you look at the court, if the second in your house is the second, who dares to be the first? If you put these two young men in any yamen, who would dare not to take care of them?
By the way, this Wang Xuance has now become the chief executive of the "Eastern Datang Company". Almost all overseas trade must go through his hands, and he has a lot of power.
This is already a character...
He looked up at Wang Xuance and asked, "Is the young master from the Wang family in Taiyuan?"
Wang Xuance said quickly: "It's not a direct branch, it's just a remote branch."
More than just a distant relative? The ancestors may have the blood of the Taiyuan Wang family, but I don’t know which generation it is from. I can’t figure it out based on the genealogy. Otherwise, why would I be reduced to a city gate official?
However, since he climbed into Fang Jun's "thigh" and relied on his own abilities, Wang Xuance is now properly regarded as the number one figure in the "Eastern Datang Company", in charge of overseas trade. The Taiyuan Wang family has also taken the initiative to follow He came up to express his goodwill and said that he could help to bring Wang Xuance's branch into the Taiyuan Wang family genealogy and recognize his ancestors.
Xu Jingzong shook his head and said: "A hero should not ask where he comes from. A good man should rely solely on his ability. Don't belittle yourself."
This means that Wang Xuance has already made a name for himself, otherwise his words should be "Common people from aristocratic families are as different as clouds and mud. Young people should be diligent and diligent, and don't aim too high"...
Then he turned his head, looked at General Xin Mao and asked, "Your surname is not common. What is the relationship between Xin Zhao, the former chief secretary of Didao County in Longxi during the Sui Dynasty, and you?"
General Xin Mao quickly said solemnly: "It's my father."
Xu Jingzong exclaimed: "It turns out you are the queen of the ancients! Is your father still okay?"
That year he entered the Prince of Qin's Mansion and became one of the eighteen bachelors.
Xu Jingzong was born in Xincheng, Hangzhou, but he was not from a prominent Jiangdong family. His ancestral home was Gaoyang, Hebei Province. When the Jin Dynasty moved south, his family went to the south of the Yangtze River and settled in Hangzhou. His family was not prominent in the area. His father, Xu Shanxin, first served as an official in Nanchen, and later in the Sui Dynasty, he served as secretary-general, responsible for organizing the national library. He was knowledgeable, but his official reputation was not obvious, and he had no actual power.
Because of his age and family connections, he was ranked low, and all the work he usually did as an errand boy was his... It was at that time that he met Xin Zhao, the chief registrar of Didao County.
In the blink of an eye, I haven’t seen my old friend in decades.
Xin Mao's expression darkened and he said, "My father has been dead for many years."
Xu Jingzong was stunned and sighed: "Back then, your father was in frail health. I told him to take good care of himself, but I didn't want him to die so early..."
At this point, I was suddenly shocked.
He was talking about his sons entering the academy. Why did the conversation end here?
This roommate is really a ghost. I was looking for him to do something, but he interrupted me... (End of Chapter)