What was originally a tense banquet ended with Yao Di's appearance becoming a joyful event for both the guests and the host.
The silk merchants were really happy because they had their backs against the big tree.
As for whether Shen Hong's smile was due to happiness, it was unknown.
After eating, the silk merchants left happily. They all proposed that they would visit Master Yao tomorrow.
Yao Di smiled and nodded one by one, with a kind attitude.
Seeing that things had come to this, Shen Hong had no choice but to leave.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Yao Di gave a final reminder: "Do you remember what I just told you to bring?"
Shen Hong cursed in his heart, but did not dare to show it on his face, so he could only say quickly: "Remember, remember!"
"Then go ahead, I'll have a few words with Mr. Jingchuan!" Yao Di picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Seeing this, Shen Hong quickly said goodbye and went out.
After waiting for a while, Yao Di finally said: "Jie Yuangong, come out. How long are you going to listen to Qiang Gen?"
Sure enough, Xu He, who was outside the courtyard just now, went to the backyard at some point. He lifted the curtain and said with a smile: "Eunuch Yao, Mr. Jingchuan!"
Tang Shunzhi smiled and said, "Why did you run behind?"
Xu He sat down in front of the remnant table and said with a smile: "I just received Eunuch Yao outside, and then I went to the back to listen to Eunuch Yao's great power!"
Yao Di finally smiled for the first time tonight: "Mr. Xie Yuang, you didn't want to offend the Shen family, but you dragged me out to stand up to you, but it's a pity that it was just leftover wine, otherwise I would have given you a toast!"
When Tang Shunzhi heard this, he quickly said: "Master Yao, this was all my idea! Don't blame Liang Sheng."
Yao Di smiled and said nothing.
Xu He smiled bitterly and said: "With the power of the Shen family, they might have known that I was in Huzhou for a long time. Even if I didn't plan this matter, based on my relationship with his family, I will be responsible for this debt in the end." .”
Yao Di nodded: "It's good that you know, but there is something unclear about Yao. Why did you ask me to come forward to resolve the matter in your letter to your ancestor?"
Yao Di looked into Xu He's eyes, obviously not taking Tang Shunzhi's explanation to heart.
Xu He said with a smile: "Among the three great weaving eunuchs, you are the only one who obeys the law and prays for the people. So I discussed with you, sir, and decided to bring you this Bodhisattva."
Yao Di suddenly laughed "haha", "I don't dare to call you a Bodhisattva. Even if there is any merit this time, it belongs to Your Majesty and the ancestors. What does it have to do with me, Mr. Yao?"
Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Did Mr. Xie Yuang read the Di newspaper?"
Xu He and Tang Shunzhi looked at each other and thought that this person was so sensitive.
That's right, Xu He invited Yao Di because of Di Bao.
Because in the last Di newspaper, after Xu Song asked for the lifting of the sea ban, there was news about the impeachment of the eunuchs in charge of the Southern Bureau and the Zhejiang Bureau.
A total of three major situations were woven, and two impeachments were carried out. Although Yao Di had a good reputation, he was not a saint. Why didn't the officials who hated eunuchs the most not kill the rabbits and punish Yao Di as well?
That can only explain one thing. These excerpts are actually Yao Di's instructions.
Some people say, how could Yan Guan collude with eunuchs?
Hehe, what is the purpose of Yao Di's popularity among scholars for so many years?
Isn't it just a stepping stone to be friendly with civil servants?
Therefore, the person in front of me can no longer be described as powerful. His far-reaching layout and accuracy in seeing things are no less than those old foxes in the cabinet.
This may be the reason why Wang Ji chose him as his successor.
Someone else may ask, what does this have to do with the impeachment of the eunuch who oversees the Weaving Bureau?
Yes, and it's big.
The Municipal Shipping Department is an official trade agency, equivalent to the customs and the Royal Bureau of Foreign Export and Trade in later generations!
The imperial dynasty also set up a shipping department before.
But at that time, the powers and responsibilities of the Municipal Shipping Department were as mentioned above, the Customs and the Bureau of Foreign Export Trade!
But at this time, if the Municipal Shipping Department restarts, it will definitely be due to the increasingly rampant seaway activities, which will put forward higher requirements for ship transportation safety.
In order to effectively deal with pirates on sea routes, Xu Song proposed that the Shipping Department of Songjiang City be placed directly under the leadership of Nanzhili, and a special inspection and reform department be set up to be responsible for the supervision and inspection of maritime safety.
In addition to the soldiers originally used by the Shipping Company to inspect taxes, these are actually also a very important armed force.
With the royal family's stupidity, how could such a profitable department and its own military be abandoned and ignored?
Therefore, after Yao Di received news from the palace and learned about Xu Song's memorial, he immediately realized that this was an opportunity for advancement.
Although the weaving bureau is good, it is a position that only Xun officials like.
Just follow the steps and help the boss make money, but you won't achieve big results.
But Shibosi is different.
This yamen has just been restored, and all the eyes of the court are staring at it. If you can participate and make some name in it, the palace will immediately notice that you, Yao Di, are a capable person and know how to get things done!
And why did Yao Di find someone to impeach those two people?
Is he so confident that he can supervise the Shibo Division?
It's really possible.
Xu He explained the twists and turns to Tang Shunzhi that day.
First of all, the Shibo Department was under the jurisdiction of imperial officials, and the admiral eunuchs were only responsible for supervision, acting as the emperor's shadow.
Is it powerful?
It doesn’t matter if it’s big or small, it doesn’t mean it’s small.
All the shipping companies in the city have only a few troops, so it is impossible to cause any trouble.
Therefore, the Admiral of the City Shipping Department will most likely not send a eunuch to take charge.
One of the eunuchs sitting around should be selected to also take charge of the errands of the Admiral City Shipping Department.
There are so many guard eunuchs and admiral eunuchs in various places. Why does Xu He think that Yao Di has the most hope?
One is because of the content in the newspaper.
Second, because silk is closely related to foreign trade, the palace will definitely consider this matter.
There is a high probability that one person will be selected from the eunuchs in charge of the three major weaving bureaus.
Originally the most likely candidate was the eunuch overseeing the Southern Bureau.
But... after reading the Di newspaper, Xu He said something to Tang Shunzhi: "Yao Di has already planned this matter, which shows that he has far-reaching plans. There has been no movement from the Southern Bureau and Zhejiang Bureau. This can only mean that these two The eunuchs' brains are not as sharp as Yao Di's, so they can't compete with Yao Di's."
Sure enough, after further questioning, it turned out that Yao Di was the godson of the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, and it was probably him.
Naturally, he would not tell Yao Di the analysis involved, but it is estimated that Yao Di also has an idea in his heart.
The three of them talked for a while, and Yao Di suddenly said: "By the way, Mr. Xie Yuangong, I heard some news about you. Are you interested in hearing it?"
Xu He glanced at Tang Shunzhi, then smiled at Yao Di and said, "Eunuch Yao, please speak!"
Yao Di smiled slightly: "I heard that His Majesty once wrote four words on the screen of the palace..."
"Which four words?" Xu He was even more curious!
Yao Di moved the tea bowl: "Hailing Xu He!"
