Fortunately, the two of them controlled themselves and respectfully saluted the officials who had their backs turned to them.
Only then did the official Zhao Ji turn around. His dark circles, which were probably no less impressive than those of Yang Jian, startled Cai Jing and Tong Guan.
"Pingsheng, Cai Aiqing, what do you think of this painting?"
"Yes, let me take a closer look..."
Cai Jing bowed to the official, took a few steps forward and looked at it carefully. Soon, he couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise.
“This painting by Guan Jia really shows improvement in his brushwork.
Observe Tong and you can see that the ink lines outlining the characters' clothes, patterns and utensils in this painting are round and smooth, yet firm, smooth but not slippery, sudden but not stagnant..."
It has to be said that Cai Jing, an old driver, can win the appreciation of officials because he is also a very talented person.
He is also very accomplished in calligraphy. Although he is far inferior to the emperor in painting, he will flatter you if you can't stand him.
However, while Cai Jing and Na Tong were observing, one was teasing and the other was praising, praising this masterpiece.
Standing next to the official, Yang Jian's eyelids twitched, and he subconsciously looked at the official from the corner of his eye.
But all I saw was the pleased expression on the official Zhao Ji's face. He was very excited and nodded repeatedly.
Yang Jian turned his head again and looked at another corner. Over there, the masterpiece that the official copied and re-created was now included in the scroll and placed there.
Well, they are indeed a pair of masters and disciples who are not father and son, but better than father and son. Only in this way can we explain clearly.
Why did Cai Jing and Tong Guan mistook Xiao Gao's paintings for official masterpieces and tried their best to flatter them, but they were still able to make the official's eyes look happy?
Official Zhao Ji's face was filled with relief, and even a bit of pride and pride.
After all, in recent months, under his guidance, his beloved disciple Gao Zhang's painting skills and skills have been improving by leaps and bounds.
For these ordinary people to have such eyesight, they are already considered quite good.
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Zhao Ji, an official who was very happy to be flattered, asked someone to give the two people a seat and asked them their purpose.
After Cai Jing and Na Tong Guan exchanged a tacit understanding of each other's eyes, as usual, Cai Jing, the leader, came on stage first.
He explained to the officials in detail that this period of time had gone through discussions and research among civil and military officials.
They all felt that the Zhu family and his son were quite prestigious in Suzhou and Hangzhou, they were smart and capable, and they were loyal to the court.
Therefore, if the Hangzhou Municipal Shipping Division is handed over to the management of Zhu and his son, once they are familiar with the business, it will be easy for the newly established Municipal Shipping Division to get on the right track.
Secondly, the Zhu family and his son were very familiar with the situation in Suzhou and Hangzhou, which was more convenient for cracking down on smuggling merchant ships and for the court to collect taxes.
Official Zhao Ji yawned and leaned there lazily, listening to Cai Jing's plea. Tong Guan on the side also recognized Cai Jing's statement.
In addition, I think that the Zhu family and his son have also met the official family and are loyal to the official family. Such talents can indeed be put to great use.
Yang Jian, who was standing behind the official, had his eyelids twitching when he heard it, while Liang Shicheng, who was standing at the door of the study, turned pale when he heard it.
Although these two eunuchs wanted to jump out and object, the problem was that they were just eunuchs and had almost no room or possibility to intervene in government affairs.
And Cai Jing and Na Tong Guan are veteran drivers who are deeply trusted by officials.
Finally, after Cai Jing and Tong Guan calmed down, the official yawned again and waved his hands lazily.
"Well, since both of you think that the Zhu family and his son are suitable candidates, let's handle this matter first."
Hearing this, Cai Jing couldn't help but feel secretly happy and bowed respectfully to the officials.
Then he asked about the official's physical condition with concern, expressed his concern, and then Shi Shiran exited the study.
Just when Cai Jing and Na Tong Guan had just walked out of the study, Cai Jing glanced at Liang Shicheng who was standing at the door of the study.
Liang Shicheng, who had an indifferent expression, had a gentle and respectful smile on his face at the moment Cai Jing turned his eyes.
Watching the two people drifting away, Liang Shicheng's expression gradually turned cold.
You are really fooling around, these two treacherous sycophants, isn't it the Zhu family and his son who have stuffed you with a lot of benefits, will you work so hard for them?
"It seems that this matter may be difficult..."
At this moment, Liang Shicheng heard Yang Jian's voice coming from his ears.
Turning his head, he saw Yang Jian standing next to him with a serious face, and continued to talk to himself.
"Our family never thought that these two people would come to see the officials together for the sake of the Zhu family."
After hearing this, Liang Shicheng felt more and more aggrieved, thinking of Yang Jianchong's promise to him in the past.
He couldn't help but sneered and stabbed Yang Jian in a strange way.
"I really didn't expect that our No. 1 Scholar, who always makes perfect plans, would actually make mistakes sometimes..."
Yang Jian turned his head and looked at Liang Shicheng, who was half a head shorter than his tall and mighty self.
I couldn't help but think that I was honored to be included in the painting of Zhuangyuan Gong and the official family. In the painting, I was no longer a physically disabled eunuch.
He is a loyal and mighty general. As for Liang Shicheng in front of him, hehe, he is just a weakling.
There was no chance to even see the roaring dog lying side by side on the painting, which made Yang Jian even more tolerant of the poor man Liang Shicheng.
Thinking about the other party, sweating heart and soul, and practicing the Slim Golden Body conscientiously, isn't it because you want to please the official and replace yourself?
But this poor kid still hasn't understood the thin gold body he practiced copying.
They are all the handwriting of Gao Zhang, the official's favorite disciple. You, Master Liang, have never thought of it, but you want to be the official's apprentice, but in the end you can only be regarded as a miscellaneous disciple. After all, you don't even have the chance to be named.
As for me, I can still talk to the Number One Scholar at least. When I think about it, I can be regarded as the first one among the officials to seek refuge with the Number One Scholar.
It was because of the protection of Duke Zhuangyuan that he got rid of the thief Li Yan for himself, and even found a way to regain the favor of the official family.
I thought of the officials who had devoted themselves to creation in the past two days, and the importance of Gao Zhang in the hearts of the officials.
Yang Jian showed a playful smile.
"The matter has not yet settled, and no one can guarantee..."
Yang Jian always felt that the young top scholar would have a solution, although he couldn't figure out what solution he would have.
But with the means and calculations of the little top scholar, he has shown that he has made many impossible things possible.
Liang Shicheng looked impatient and retorted in a low voice.
"So what do you mean, Yang Da, can the officials break their promise?"
(End of chapter)
