When Shao Xi walked out of the palace, Bai Dinggong and Liu Xingzhai were waiting anxiously outside. The two of them were really worried. After all, this was the first time that Shao Xi was alone with the Holy Emperor. If he spoke inappropriately, he might be killed.
Seeing Shao Xi walking out of the city gate, the two of them hurriedly greeted him and asked with concern whether the meeting with the Holy Spirit went well.
Duke Bai Ding is the most nervous. After all, Shao Xi is his disciple now. If anything goes wrong, he will have to take care of it.
"How is it? Did this interview go well? What did the Holy One talk to you about?"
Shao Xi looked at the two nervous old men in front of him, smiled and recounted what happened in the Imperial Study Room.
After hearing this, the expressions of the two old men changed. In just a short time, he actually had a quarrel with the Holy Master in the imperial study room. Was this life-threatening?
Liu Xingzhai said with concern: "You, you! You are so audacious. You should not argue with the Holy Emperor in any case. Everyone wants to save face, let alone as an emperor? You have escaped death this time. From now on, Please remember not to act so recklessly again.”
"Mr. Liu reminded me that I was actually a little scared, but at that time I didn't care that much. Fortunately, the Holy One is a wise king and didn't care about the younger generation."
Bai Dinggong patted Shao Xi on the shoulder, "It's good that you know. Please be cautious in your actions in the future."
"Sir, the student just met with the Holy Master in the Royal Study Room and got a copy of the book submitted by the Ministry of Punishment. It seems to be related to the matter in Qingshan County, but sir, the senior brother has already submitted those two account books to the Ministry of Punishment?"
"That's right. The day before yesterday, I asked Jingnian to hurry up and get the matter done. I think Jingnian had asked someone to submit the account book to the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Punishment then handed over this note to the Holy Emperor."
When Shao Xi heard this, he bowed and bowed deeply to Duke Bai Ding.
"The gentleman has put so much thought into the students' affairs, and the students don't know how to express their gratitude."
"Thank you for what? You are my disciple. As a teacher, you must do your best when you are entrusted with it. What's more, this matter has involved the people of Qingshan County. How can I stand by and watch? I said that Miss Ziyuan is a If a woman can do this, how can we as scholars remain indifferent?"
At this time, Liu Xingzhai also asked Shao Xi with great interest: "Did you just say that the Holy One granted you the title of 'Jingcheng Division', a fourth-grade inspector?"
Shao Xi nodded and briefly talked about Xiao Changyi's appointment as an official.
Liu Xingzhai said excitedly: "You must know that the inspector of the 'Jingcheng Division' has the power to supervise hundreds of officials and kill them first before reporting them. This time, you can be regarded as having a smooth career and reaching the sky in one step."
"The Holy One said that I am not allowed to supervise the officials yet, but he gave me the right to kill them first and report them later."
Duke Bai Ding stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Just be satisfied! The first time the Holy One saw you, he was able to grant you the right to behead first and report later. This is unprecedented and unprecedented! Your senior brother has worked hard for so many years to become a fifth-grade Imperial Doctor. Now you can get the fourth grade with your hands, don't be too greedy!"
Shao Xi nodded in agreement. In fact, it didn't matter to him whether he was an official or not, but now that he had such a title, he would have no worries when encountering things like Qingshan County in the future.
The three of them got on the carriage and left the palace city back to Bailu Academy. Along the way, the two old men asked questions, and Shao Xi patiently answered them.
What happened today seems simple, but in fact it will have a huge impact on the people around Shao Xi and even the entire Jingyuan Dynasty in the future.
The day after the "Hundred Learning Banquet" ended, Bailu Academy and the Liu family simultaneously received the Four Treasures of the Study given by the current emperor and the plaque inscribed "With the World in Mind" written by the emperor.
This is a great honor for scholars all over the world. It can be said to be a great honor for the ancestors and future generations. Therefore, the two families also held a grand welcoming ceremony and celebration ceremony. Both families decorated the house with lights and streamers, held a grand banquet, and had a great celebration. The excitement far exceeded the scale of the Spring Festival celebrations and engagement celebrations. Almost all the scholars in Daliang City rushed to both families to congratulate them.
At this point, the reputation and influence of the two families in Daliang City and even the entire Jingyuan Dynasty have been greatly improved.
Shao Xi knew very well that this was Xiao Changyi's intention to hype up Xia Zhao's new study in advance, so that everyone in the world would understand that those who support the new study would gain supreme glory.
Thinking about it, being an emperor doesn't mean you can always tell the truth. Many things still require some manipulation and attention to methods. What do Shao Xi think is good about being an emperor? So tired!
Along with the Holy Spirit's reward, Shao Xi's official uniform was also sent to Bailu Academy. Since you have been granted an official title, the official uniforms, official seals, fish charms, and fish bags are naturally indispensable.
Shao Xi had never worn official uniforms, and he didn't like wearing them. It was extremely uncomfortable to wear them upright. Besides, the official seal, fish charm, and fish bag are all items that need to be carried close to the body. Shao Xi already carries a bunch of signs with him on weekdays, and now he has to carry these, which is really annoying.
It was Eunuch Cao who came to announce the edict and award the rewards. After reading the edict and awarding the rewards, he was about to leave for the palace, but Shao Xi pulled him aside.
"Eunuch Cao, can you go back and discuss with the Holy Master whether I can wear this official uniform? I'm really not used to it."
Eunuch Cao rolled his eyes at Shao Xi helplessly and pursed his lips with a smile.
"Master Shao, what kind of ecstasy soup have you poured into the Holy One? Yesterday, with such fierce words, the Holy One not only did not punish you, but also made you a fourth-grade official. If it had been someone else, I am afraid that you would have been killed. Master Shao, indeed You are not a mortal. As for the official uniforms you mentioned, the Holy Father has already given instructions. Let me tell you that you must wear official uniforms when you go to Linde Hall in the future. At other times, you don’t have to wear them if you don’t want to. I have been serving the Holy Master for so many years, and I have never seen the Holy Master so accommodating to a person. Mr. Shao, you are really incredible."
Now that Shao Xi has an official position, Eunuch Cao's name for him has changed from Young Master Shao to Lord Shao. People who have stayed in the palace all their lives care about these details.
After hearing what Eunuch Cao said, Shao Xi thought that the emperor was quite reasonable, but he still had to make friends with the people around him. After all, sugar is not sweet, but vinegar is very sour.
With this thought, Shao Xi quietly stuffed a hundred taels of silver notes folded into small squares into Eunuch Cao's hands. Eunuch Cao did not refuse, took it and stuffed it into his sleeve, bowed and saluted Shao Xi.
"Master Shao is a man of civilized and military skills. It is a blessing for all the people and a blessing for the world to have a young and talented man like Master Shao help us now! From now on, if Master Shao can be of any use to me, just ask, and I will do my best." "
"My father-in-law is too flattering. It's hard for my father-in-law to serve the Holy Master all day long. I can't even take a sip of tea when I come here today. I feel really sorry for you. Please forgive me."
"Master Shao is indeed a reasonable person. We are all working for the Holy Lord, so it is not hard work. Master Shao is so young and will definitely make a difference in the future. Don't forget that he is an old servant."
"My father-in-law is too polite. How dare I forget my father-in-law?"
"No more, I have to rush back to recover my life. Master Shao, please don't forget about the future."
"I would like to send you my respectful greetings to Eunuch Cao."
After sending Eunuch Cao away, Shao Xi returned to the front hall and felt awkward looking at the official uniforms on the table. Originally, he looked down on the person wearing these clothes the most, but now he inexplicably wanted to wear them. When I put it on, I feel uncomfortable no matter how much I think about it.
Bai Dinggong came over, patted Shao Xi on the shoulder and said: "I originally planned to introduce you to the officials of the court after the Lantern Festival, but I didn't expect that now you have won the appreciation of the Holy Emperor with your own ability and won such honor for the academy. ! Among the people who came to congratulate you today, there are many officials from the court, so why not take this opportunity to introduce you to each other, so that it will be easier for you to walk in the court in the future."
Shao Xi understood that Bai Dinggong had good intentions, and in addition, he would inevitably have to deal with these officials in the court when investigating the Feng family in the future, so he did not reject Bai Dinggong's proposal.
Since Shao Xi is now an official of the fourth rank, although he is only in name, his rank is still there, so most of the officials Bai Dinggong introduces to Shao Xi are officials of the fourth rank and above. Due to the large number of people, Shao Xi focused on remembering the main officials from the three provinces, six ministries, nine temples and five prisons. In addition, a small number of officials from the Yushitai also came to the academy to congratulate.
Shao Xi met all the officials one by one, and polite compliments were naturally indispensable. Although Shao Xi hates all kinds of false etiquette in the officialdom, he has to do it. After all, these people in front of him may one day ask for help from others.
Among the many officials, Bai Dinggong focused on introducing to Shao Xi Zhang Yuzheng, the Minister of Rites, Fang Bingwen, the Minister of Punishments, Yin Ye'an, the Minister of Personnel, and Long Qihong, the Qing of Dali Temple, because these people not only play a vital role in the current affairs of Qingshan County It will also be of great help to Shao Xi in investigating what happened in Fengjiazhuang ten years ago. Therefore, Bai Dinggong secretly asked Shao Xi to make friends with these people as much as possible in order to help in the future.
Zhang Yuzheng, the Minister of Rites, was not only Feng Changlin’s boss during his lifetime, but also a close friend of Feng Changlin, so he was trustworthy;
Fang Bingwen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, had a chance encounter yesterday in front of the imperial study room. He was in charge of the world's criminal law, and all cases were inseparable from him, so naturally he had to be friends with him;
Yin Ye'an, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was under the control of all officials in the court and central government. Although he could not control Shao Xi, he had to have a good relationship with him;
As for Long Qihong, the minister of Dali Temple, Shao Xi knew as soon as he heard the name that this man must have a certain relationship with Long Qitai. Later, he inquired and found out that he and Long Qitai were actually brothers, and that Dali was investigating the Qingshan County incident. The temple is also essential.
Although Shao Xi dislikes these official interactions, he now has to bite the bullet and deal with officials at all levels of the DPRK and Central Government, whether it is for Ye Ziyuan or for the sixty-odd people in Fengjiazhuang ten years ago. , Shao Xi plans to complete the mission for Feng Yuyan.
Who would have thought that the child who narrowly escaped death ten years ago would now become a fourth-rank official in the imperial court, although he is still only a sinecure at the moment.
Although Shao Xi doesn't like being an official and would rather travel around the world, since he has shouldered responsibilities, there are many things he can't help but do.
