When the servants heard that there was such a big mess in the Cui Mansion, they didn't panic. They all stood quietly in front of the coffin, waiting for Cui to come out and give orders. It's not that everyone is arrogant, but there is a fact that everyone knows: their mistress has never been overwhelmed by difficult situations. As long as she can still speak and move, she can always make things happen at hand. The progress was in an orderly manner. Even if she suffered a lot because of it, she would not complain. She would still complete the tasks according to the established plan until everyone was satisfied. Everyone in the Cui family, young and old, and all the servants admired her ability to adjust her emotions, and regarded her as her greatest advantage, admiring her to the extreme.
Sure enough, before even half an hour, Ms. Cui came out to preside over the funeral affairs, without any emotion at all. After crying for a while, she ordered people to cut white cloth, cleaned the living room, put up spiritual tablets and an offering table, and gradually decorated the mourning hall. Then she paid for Taoist priests and monks to chant sutras and pray for several days. Make a meal and prepare a meal. Many colleagues, relatives, and friends also came, and they crowded in front of the entrance hall all day long to express their condolences. Cui asked her father's old friends to write memorials, and even urged the servants to bring tea and water, and they were busy non-stop. Fortunately, Cui Yi was outside to help, so there was no chaos.
Seeing that the entertainment was over and there was nothing serious at home, Cui Yi left the house and went to Ye Yongjia's Yamen to inquire about the news.
He followed the Zhou officials to the punishment hall and saw Ye Yongjia sitting in the middle. He bowed hurriedly and sat down on the left side.
"Are you here to inquire about marriage?" Ye Yongjia glanced at him and took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, "You've come just in time. I have already discussed it with Mr. Cai and wrote out an engagement document. Look. Let’s see what happens. If you agree, go back and sign it with your brother and sister, and then it’s settled. Remember, don’t let others see it.”
Cui Yiwei said yes, reached for the document, and saw it read: "Yu Ye Yongjia and Cui Longhuai's daughter Cui made a literary covenant: Cui and Ye Yongjia had a marriage contract first, but when Cui's father died, It is necessary to obey and cut off, and it will be difficult to wait for three years, so you should slightly violate the etiquette and get married first. This is a secret agreement between the two parties, and it is only a proof. The title of the book is on the left:...'
"Okay, okay," after reading it, he smiled respectfully at Ye Yongjia, folded the agreement and stuffed it into his sleeve, "It's just that the date of the wedding has not been set yet, so you have to handle this yourself."
Ye Yongjia said: "Although this is your helpless move, it is against etiquette after all. Many pairs of eyes are watching, so you should do it with caution. It won't be a day or two, so let's wait until July 7th. "
"On July 7th...?" Cui Yi showed a worried expression.
Ye Yongjia raised his eyes: "Don't worry, I won't neglect your sister. After three years, the marriage ceremony will be made up for her."
"Then thank you, sir..."
"If you are still not at ease, I can promote you to an official position. Isn't that what you want?" Ye Yongjia finished approving the document in front of him, bundled it with the big pile, and pushed it aside.
Cui Yi smiled again: "My lord, I forgot."
"Forgot something?"
"The villain is just a scholar who teaches elementary school to children in the village." When he said this, he no longer showed any coyness as before. Instead, he straightened his back and spoke in a loud voice. The bookkeeper Xu beside him The officials also looked at him and were surprised.
"Master Cai said there is something extraordinary about you, and I have seen it today," Ye Yongjia nodded, "A scholar wants to be an official, and his ambition is not small. Then let me ask you, what policy do you want to implement when you become an official?"
Cui Yi slowly made a long salute and said solemnly: "Although I have accomplished nothing in the imperial examination, I have followed my father since I was a child and socialized a lot. I am also used to seeing many people in the officialdom, and I am all obsessed with it." Fame, wealth, extravagant enjoyment, no knowledge of astronomy, no knowledge of geography, and no care for the people. Therefore, the villain hates mediocrity and does nothing. He often wants to sit on the court and be a director, which will cheer up the world! I heard that Mr. Ye has been doing this for many years The New Deal has always been obstructed by the traitor party and has not succeeded. The villain is here to ask the adults to bring up the New Deal again to compete with those "clean people"! If the villain says something arrogant here, if it does not last forever, it will be remembered forever. If you are famous in history, you will be serving as an official all your life in vain!"
Ye Yongjia listened to him word by word, smiled knowingly from the bottom of his heart, and thought to himself: "This Cui Xiucai looks like me back then, and he has the same views." I have the character 'A' in my name, but this person has the character 'B' in his name. He is really like my shadow! When the party is formed, I must reuse this person to fulfill my wish back then! '
"I originally called for talented people to form a party, thinking that all those who came from all over the world to invest were profit-seeking people. Unexpectedly, I met He Xun, and it was like a close friend who had forgotten the years! Your spirit is really commendable!" Ye Yongjia sincerely praised.
"Your Excellency, you are exaggerating." Cui Yi's expression looked very proud. "With your virtues, your Excellency, forming a party should be a party of gentlemen. Those who are indifferent will naturally stay away from you after seeing this majestic righteousness. It is the foundation of greatness.”
"Speaking of which, what kind of official position do you want?" Ye Yongjia was very happy and asked directly.
Cui Yi lowered his head and said: "I don't dare to beg in a hurry. The money to donate the official position is very expensive, plus the money to fill the vacancy, I really can't afford it. I'm just a guest under your curtain to make suggestions."
Ye Yongjia smiled and said: "You really don't know what is going on in the officialdom. So what can you do by donating an official position? Most of them are sinecures, and they may not be sent to me. They are still looked down upon by others."
"Then... this villain has no chance to become an official." Cui Yi looked unwilling.
"Lao Cai had an idea before. I can petition for your father to be granted a posthumous title. Now is the time for Qingliu to win over people's hearts. They are unlikely to have any objections to this. Once the posthumous title and posthumous title are granted, how can you be so kind to me? It is reasonable to have descendants. When the time comes, I will give you a Jinshi background, and I will try to get you into the Ministry of Punishment and become the head of the Ministry of Punishment. How about that?"
When Cui Yi saw that he was so favored by Ye Yongjia, he was so grateful that he burst into tears. He immediately knelt down and bowed and kowtowed to Master Ye three times, thanking him endlessly.
Seeing that he was knocking too hard, Ye Yongjia quickly pulled him up and said to him: "I cherish my talents. Don't thank me like this. Your father's job was replaced by Minghui Guang. This Master Ming will be your future commander. In terms of etiquette, you also have to pay homage to him."
When Cui Yi was excited, he was very enthusiastic about these official affairs. He wished he could visit all the six departments now, so he naturally obeyed your advice: "I listen to you, please point me to a way, and I will go see Minister Ming!"
