In the early morning, when it was just dawn, Hai Rui set out on his way to the Inspectorate.
After showing the certificate given to him by Zhao Zhenji, Hai Rui successfully entered the Forbidden City and, under the guidance of a dedicated person, came to the Inspectorate.
At this moment, Zhao Zhenji was pacing anxiously in the room.
"Why hasn't this Hai Rui come yet? Could it be that something happened on the way and delayed him?"
Just when Zhao Zhenji was hesitant, a subordinate's report came from outside the door.
"Sir, there is someone outside asking to see you!"
"Oh, did he say his name?"
After Zhao Zhenji learned the news from his subordinates, his expression immediately brightened and he asked.
"Sir, he said his name is Hai Rui!"
The previous subordinate saw this and after thinking for a moment, he quickly responded respectfully.
"Well, let him come in quickly to meet with me."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhenji's hanging heart finally fell to the ground.
"Yes, sir!"
Seeing this, the previous subordinate quickly bowed and left.
At this moment, in the lobby of the Inspectorate, Hai Rui was chatting with many of his colleagues present, and he looked quite familiar with them.
"Did I hear you correctly? You said you were personally recommended by the Imperial Censor?"
A tall, thin official stood up with a look of disbelief on his face, and immediately confirmed to Hai Rui.
"Well, that's right. Before that, the official served as the county magistrate in Chun'an County!"
Facing the inquiry from his colleagues, Hai Rui responded in a neither humble nor condescending manner.
"Hiss~"
Hai Rui's words made everyone present take a breath.
It is a strange thing that someone can be directly promoted from a small county magistrate to become an official in the capital, and he is also an extremely important position like the Inspectorate! This is a strange thing that has never happened before!
While everyone was amazed, they also mentally added Hai Rui to the list of people who should never be offended.
At this moment, the man who came out of Zhao Zhenji's room came to Hai Rui and said respectfully.
"Sir, let you go in!"
"Well, I'm done."
Hai Rui bowed his hand to the visitor, and then followed the visitor's steps towards the room where Zhao Zhenji was.
After Hai Rui left, everyone present talked a lot.
"This Hai Rui has a big background!"
The tall, thin official from before stood up and spoke in a low voice.
"Nonsense, if your background is small, can you be promoted from a small county magistrate to an official of the Supervisory Council?"
When a gray-haired old man heard this, he rolled his eyes at the official and said angrily.
"You guys said, who is this man's backer?"
"Needless to say, didn't he say before that he was working in Zhejiang? Hu Zongxian, the governor-general of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, was a student of Mr. Yan Ge!"
"Look at how easy it is for someone to get involved with the Yan family. Oh, I feel so ashamed!"
"Yes, to be promoted from a small county magistrate to an official of the Supervisory Council, you can imagine the energy in it."
After a few words of discussion, everyone dispersed and began to deal with today's affairs.
At the same time, there were also people who secretly made up their minds to establish a good relationship with the newcomer Hai Rui, and Fu Fan was one of them.
There is no other reason than that I really want to make progress!
With a "squeak" sound, the door of the room was gently pushed open. The official who was responsible for leading Hai Rui earlier reported to Zhao Zhenji with a respectful look on his face.
"Sir, Hai Rui is here."
"Well, I know, please go down!"
Zhao Zhenji waved his hand quite casually and gave the order.
"Yes, sir!"
After the visitor responded, he left the room and closed the door with him.
"Your Majesty, Hai Rui, have met you!"
Upon seeing this, Hai Rui immediately faced Zhao Zhenji and saluted respectfully.
"Hai Rui, you made it easy for me to wait!"
"Come, sit down."
After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he pointed to the empty seat beside him and said this.
"Thank you, sir!"
Hai Rui didn't refuse and immediately sat down on his seat.
"You're still used to living in the capital, right?"
Zhao Zhenji did not immediately ask Hai Rui for the confession and the fish charm, but started making family arrangements with him.
"Thank you for your care, otherwise, I wouldn't know how to deal with it."
"The house where your Excellency asked me to stay temporarily has an extremely quiet environment. It is a rare and good place!"
When Hai Rui said these words, there was a look of gratitude on his face that could not be concealed.
Zhao Zhenji seemed to take advantage of this. He stroked his beard and said slowly.
"Well, if you like it, I can also transfer the house to you. You only need to pay some symbolic money."
Hearing this, Hai Rui showed a little panic on his face and refused repeatedly.
"My lord, no!"
"I am already very grateful that you can provide a place to stay for the new Xiaguan. How dare you ask for anything else?"
Seeing Hai Rui's resolute attitude, Zhao Zhenji immediately gave up the idea and said slowly.
"Forget it, in that case, you can live there as long as you want. It's empty anyway."
"Thank you so much, sir!"
Hai Rui suddenly stood up from his seat and bowed to Zhao Zhenji quite solemnly.
When Zhao Zhenji saw this, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
Let me ask you why Zhao Zhenji thinks so highly of Hai Rui. Apart from the fact that he admires Hai Rui very much, the more important point is that this Hai Rui has a reputation with His Majesty!
If nothing else happens, this Hai Rui will definitely be put to great use by His Majesty!
The greater the official position of Hai Rui, the more benefits he will receive as the person who recommends Hai Rui, which will help him gain a foothold in the officialdom.
Moreover, everything he did would eventually reach the emperor's ears through various channels.
And this can be regarded as a disguised show of goodwill to the emperor!
And in this process, what did Zhao Zhenji pay?
It's just some emotional attachments and an idle house.
Once Hai Rui becomes successful in the future, the little he has given will be returned a hundred times a thousand times! Let me ask, who wouldn’t want to do this kind of business?
Then, Zhao Zhenji coughed twice and brought things back on track.
"By the way, do you have both your fish charm and your bodyguard on you?"
"Sir, the fish talisman and the bodyguard of the lower official are all here!"
When Hai Rui heard what Zhao Zhenji said, he quickly took out the fish charm and Gaoshen from his arms and handed them to Zhao Zhenji's hands respectfully.
"Well, let me check it out."
Although he knew very well in his heart that there was nothing wrong with the fish talisman and confession submitted by Hai Rui, Zhao Zhenji still checked it meticulously for the sake of safety.
After a long time, Zhao Zhenji breathed a sigh of relief and returned the fish talisman and Gao Shen to Hai Rui, saying this.
"Well, I have checked it and there is nothing wrong with it."
"From today on, you will be an official of our Inspectorate!"
When Hai Rui heard what Zhao Zhenji said, his face was full of excitement and he immediately responded.
"As you command, my lord!"
"Well, not bad, not bad."
The more Zhao Zhenji looked at it, the more satisfied he became. He stroked his beard and said this.
"Then, sir, what are your next duties?"
In his excitement, Hai Rui asked Zhao Zhenji this question.
After hearing Hai Rui's words, Zhao Zhenji pondered for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said excitedly.
"By the way, I suddenly remembered that there is still an official position vacant in the Inspectorate!"
"Let's see, you can report to the Experience Department first, take up the post of Governor, and be responsible for all correspondence."
After hearing the instructions from his immediate superior, Zhao Zhenji, Hai Rui responded respectfully.
"Yes, sir!"
(End of chapter)
