Zhao Qing shook his head and smiled bitterly: "There was a fierce debate about this matter in the court. The left governor, Censor An Sihai, and Yang Cheng were in conflict with each other, and the court was in a mess. Haha, I heard that Censor An was swearing in the court, and the whole court was in trouble. The eighteen generations of Prime Minister Yang’s ancestors scolded him again and again, which made Prime Minister Yang very angry.”
Yan Qi was also dumbfounded: "Yu Shi An is the best in Dahua when it comes to scolding people."
Zhao Qing laughed enough and shook his head: "However, Prime Minister Yang has many lackeys. I'm afraid that Yushi An is not a match for Prime Minister Yang. The main reason is that I really have no experience in foreign affairs. Moreover, I have strict jurisdiction over Japanese businessmen. The most depressing thing is that the president of the Dongying Chamber of Commerce, Tokugawa Ichiro, also followed the path of Prime Minister Yang."
Yan Qi frowned: "So there is still such a thing?"
"certainly!"
Zhao Qing slammed his fist on the table: "The president of the Dongying Chamber of Commerce, Tokugawa Ichiro, asked me to grant him a piece of land on the grounds of doing business. On this land, the Dongying Chamber of Commerce has absolute control, and even , can raise an army."
Yan Qi snorted: "Presumptuous!"
"That's right, it's just presumptuous."
Zhao Qing's face turned pale: "Prime Minister Yang secretly sent me a message. If I grant this land to Tokugawa Ichiro, Tokugawa Ichiro will be happy. This means that I have done a good job in foreign-related work, and I can be transferred to the Ministry of Rites smoothly. Host the work.”
"Haha, just kidding, what a big joke. If I grant this land to Tokugawa Ichiro, wouldn't I become a sinner of Dahua? I won't do it, I won't do it, even if I am transferred to the Criminal Department, I will There will be no compromise.”
Yan Qi gave Zhao Qing a thumbs up: "Sir Governor, I am in awe of your virtue and sincerity."
It took a long time for Zhao Qing to calm down. After drinking a few sips of tea, he felt bitter again. When he got angry, he poured out all the tea and said helplessly: "Although he is in a high position and seems to be invincible, higher people The pressure is coming, and it’s extremely cold at high places.”
Yan Qi was well aware of the three reasons. Since Zhao Qing had told the truth, he no longer pretended to be pretentious. He thought about it and said, "Master Governor, I already understand your difficulties. Let me think about it and make a careful calculation. I’ll answer your questions again.”
Zhao Qing said: "I just want to talk to you about ordinary things. I can't tell my subordinates about this matter. It will make people panic, and I can't tell my family about it. It will make my wife and children sleepless. So I want to talk to you and let them go." The loneliness in my heart, otherwise, it would be really sad to hold it in my heart."
Yan Qi cupped his hands and said, "The governor considers me a friend. I'm a little flattered."
Zhao Qing chuckled: "You and I are really close friends."
Although he knew that Yan Qi was full of clever tricks, he wanted to talk to Yan Qi and hear his opinions.
But when I think about it, this matter has already involved a fight in the court. The level is too high. How can Yan Qi deal with it?
Why.
This is really treating a dead horse as a living horse.
Seeing Yan Qi hesitating and not coming up with a solution on the spot, he also knew that Yan Qi probably didn't care.
It's time to relieve loneliness.
Yan Qi did not express his position and had a conversation with Zhao Qing.
A servant came in and reported: "Sir, the president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce - Tokugawa Ichiro wants to see you."
"snort!"
When Zhao Qing heard this, his nose was twisted with anger, and he pointed at the guard and got angry: "How many times have I told you, I'm not here, I'm just not here, what else did you report, just say I'm not here."
The guard was obedient and had a stern look on his face.
Yan Qi smiled and said to the officer: "No, big brother, go and bring Ichiro Tokugawa in. The governor is just thinking of seeing him."
"Huh? This..."
The officer looked at Yan Qi and was about to say, who do you think you are? I'll meet you as soon as you say. Didn't you hear that the governor was angry?
You little servant is really cowardly.
The officer squinted at Yan Qi with contempt, but Zhao Qing waved his hand: "Listen to Yan Qi and bring Ichiro Tokugawa in."
"Huh? This..."
The officer almost thought he heard wrongly. He looked at Zhao Qing and then at Yan Qi. After waiting for a long time, he obeyed and ran out.
While running, he was thinking: Who is Yan Qi? Why does the governor accept everything he says?
This little servant is so jealous.
Zhao Qing's face turned red and he was very angry: "What's there to do with Ichiro Tokugawa? How could I agree to it if it's not because he wants land?"
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "I won't agree if I don't agree, but I still have to meet. Not only do I have to meet, but I also have to greet you with a smile even if my heart is like a knife."
Zhao Qing frowned: "Why?"
Yan Qidao: "Isn't this the so-called foreign-related etiquette?"
Zhao Qing was startled.
Yan Qidao: "Sir Governor, if you raise the Ministry of Etiquette in the future and receive foreign guests, won't you see all the people you don't like? Even if you meet them, you will have a bad face? With all due respect, if you really do that, you will be in the Department of Etiquette to the end. ”
Zhao Qing patted his head: "That makes sense."
Yan Qidao: "Moreover, the more you don't see Ichiro Tokugawa, the more excuses you give Prime Minister Yang to find trouble. Prime Minister Yang will use Ichiro Tokugawa as an example. You don't even see Ichiro Tokugawa. This means you have no responsibility. How can you be transferred to the Ministry of Etiquette?" ? The handle, this is the handle."
"Yes, that's right."
Only then did Zhao Qing realize that he was really wrong.
Sometimes, it is better to hide a knife in a smile than to be happy with grudges.
If you want to raise the Ministry of Rites, you can't pull it like the governor.
He presides over the province of Jiangsu and has the greatest power. He is used to being arbitrary. Naturally, he will be happy when he is happy and angry when he is angry.
This is the prerogative of the governor.
However, if you want to enter the Ministry of Etiquette, that's different.
For foreign-related work, face projects account for the majority.
Face must be given.
Even if there is a hundred reluctances in my heart, I still have to cooperate.
Zhao Qing thought clearly about the cause and effect, and handed over to Yan Qigong: "After listening to your words, I suddenly became enlightened and benefited a lot."
I have been a governor for a long time and have become accustomed to it, but I am not as thoughtful as Yan Qi. I feel ashamed. I am really ashamed.
A person came in at the door.
The clothes are straight, the momentum is proud, and the eyes are sharp.
The mustache that was the trademark of Japanese people made Yan Qi feel uneasy. He really wanted to rush forward and pluck off the cross-shaped mustache.
Tokugawa Ichiro gave Zhao Qing a gift.
Zhao Qing helped Tokugawa Ichiro up very 'enthusiastically': "No need to be polite, please sit down quickly, please take a seat, come and watch the tea."
This actually surprised Tokugawa Ichiro. For a moment, the monk as tall as two feet was confused.
This isn't right.
Every time he came to see Zhao Qing, Zhao Qing either didn't see him. Even if he saw him, he had a cold face, like a piece of ice that has not melted for thousands of years, and he didn't dare to look directly at him.
Why are you so enthusiastic this time?
Strange, strange.
This time, Tokugawa Ichiro was at a loss what to do.
Tokugawa Ichiro was hesitating, and when he turned around, he saw Yan Qi.
He knew Yan Qi. He suddenly flashed, staggered, and took a step back. Then he calmed down and cupped his hands and said, "I didn't expect that Young Master Yan is here too. Nice to meet you, nice to meet you!"
Yan Qi frowned.
Why was Tokugawa Ichiro so surprised to see me?
Even, a little... afraid of me?
