Since getting the donkey cart, Cao An felt that going to court was not so hard.
Therefore, a man must have a car.
However, with his rank, if he drives a carriage, he will be gossiped about, let alone driving a sedan. That would be to impeach him.
The donkey cart is just right!
It's low-key and can be used for transportation, at least it's faster than an ox cart.
Moreover, the Song Dynasty was already short of horses. Looking at the chapters of the two Song Dynasties, the appearance rate of donkeys is really high! From emperors and ministers to poor poets, they all have a special liking for donkeys.
After Comrade Su was demoted, didn't he often ride a donkey?
All the way to the palace gate, someone was already waiting.
This group of people usually don't work so actively, but they really work hard in the Great Dynasty!
After all, this is one of the few moments where you can meet the emperor in person. Maybe one day a small performance will be remembered by the emperor, and then he will rise to the top.
"Fan Gong."
Cao An saw Lao Fan and quickly got out of the car and ran over.
Fan Zhongyan was talking to someone.
The other person is in his thirties, looks like a Confucian scholar, and is wearing a bright red official suit, which shows that his official position is at least fifth grade or above...
"You're here."
For the first time today, Lao Fan didn't teach him a lesson.
But I don’t have too many good looks...
He finally understands this kid, you can't be too nice, otherwise he will bite his nose in the face, and then do some stupid things, so that you can't help but slap him!
"Who is this?"
The man looked at Cao An with a smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, Cao An, pays homage to your lord."
After all, he was Lao Fan's friend, so Cao An bowed politely and handed over his hand.
"Are you Gong Cao's grandson?"
"yes!"
Cao An cupped his hand again, but the corner of his mouth twitched.
This sounds really awkward...
The man glanced at him for a moment, then smiled at Fan Zhongyan and said, "Xiwen, this kid is very smart. You need to cultivate him well."
"Just him?"
Fan Zhongyan had a look of disgust on his face, as if Cao An was just a stinky piece of cake on the roadside: "If he can become a talented person, pigs can go to heaven!"
Hey, I'm...
Cao An stiffened his neck and shrank back again.
Lao Fan gave no face at all, just like a father who 'teaches his son in person': "Tell yourself, how many serious things have you done in the past few days since you entered the court?"
"younger generation……"
Cao An sighed inwardly, forget it, I can bear it...
"Look at how well you have trained your child, he will become a fool later."
The man laughed and said seriously: "How can someone who can come up with such a disaster relief method be an ordinary person? Although the method is not glorious, it is easy to use!"
What is disgraceful?
Cao An was a little unconvinced.
He felt that under the circumstances at that time, only in this way could the loss be minimized.
As for face...
What does he need that thing for?
He cupped his hands and accepted the compliment with great sting: "Your Excellency, that's an outrageous compliment."
Snapped!
Lao Fan always acts like this, never choosing the occasion.
"You're still praising me? Why, do you think this is a compliment to you?"
He glared and said slightly angrily: "You have saved the court a lot of money and food, but no one will accept your kindness, you know? Instead... they will say that you are unscrupulous, idiot!"
Officialdom is a place where people care about face.
If you do this, everyone will think that you are offline and not worthy of being with them.
"Yes, this junior realizes his mistake."
Cao An wanted to say more, but there were people beside him, so some words could not be explained clearly.
"Originally, if you didn't come over, I was going to look for you..."
However, Fan Zhongyan had no scruples and warned seriously: "Remember to be safe when you go to the palace today and don't try to show off! You slapped Zhang Zhibai in the face. If you show off again...he is the Prime Minister, you can't handle it."
Do you really think that the first assistant is a vegetarian?
If Lao Zhang really sacrifices his dignity and engages in hand-to-hand combat, how many of them can stop him?
"Don't worry Xiwen, I'm afraid if he doesn't show off this time, others will take action."
The man laughed when he heard this and said calmly: "Zhang Zhibai is not going to Lianzhan. How many people are waiting for him to make a mistake so that they can take the opportunity to kill him and get a piece of meat! Besides, his position..."
So thorough!
"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"
Cao An nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
I feel that this man is very different from those courtiers who are lying on their backs. Not only is he smart, but he is also a bit shady... His tone clearly means that he is very happy for Lao Zhang to be unlucky!
"You're a piece of shit!"
Lao Fan was so angry that he swore: "How many times have I told you to keep your emotions and anger a secret when you are outside! Is your brain all muddled? You can't even remember this!"
"Yes, this junior realizes his mistake..."
Cao An really has no temper.
Just block the future of the rest of his life for this old man to pave the way for him. Even if Lao Fan wants to beat him to death, he still has to bear it.
Even a biological father might not be able to do this kind of kindness, right?
"I can't control others, but you can't take action!"
Fan Zhongyan looked solemn and said solemnly: "A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, let alone the chief minister of two dynasties! Do you know how much power that is? Even if Lu Yijian takes action, he will know how to measure it! If you act recklessly, you will die. I don’t know how he died!”
…
Gongchui Hall.
The courtiers stood with their hands tied and bowed respectfully to Liu E and her son.
Today, Liu E is becoming more and more regal. Although she can only sit on the right side of Zhao Zhen, her aura makes all eyes have to turn to her.
On the contrary, it was Zhao Zhen...
She almost became a little transparent, feeling a little envious and a little aggrieved as she watched my mother enjoy herself alone, while he could only be a wooden statue in the temple, only for everyone to look up to.
As usual, it was a small talk, and the court meeting was coming to an end.
The young chamberlain stood up and said loudly: "If your family does not have this memorial, they will disperse today..."
"Your Majesty and the Queen Mother, I have this report!"
Lao Lu pressed the 'end of get out of class bell' and stood up.
Liu E's slightly squinted eyes were completely opened for the first time, and she said calmly: "Lu Qing's family is here."
Even Zhao Zhen sat up straighter, knowing that the main show was about to begin!
"This disaster relief operation went smoothly! On the way back to the victims, the states and counties along the way also actively responded to the imperial edict and generously assisted the victims along the way... I believe that this disaster situation has been resolved!"
Lao Lu's tone was a little jumpy, and he was obviously excited.
It's not that he cares about the disaster, it's just a trivial matter after all. Even if Cao An doesn't come to deal with it, it will be settled after just a little more work.
When he was excited, Lao Zhang finally wanted to get out.
"Okay! The disaster has been settled, and I have no worries!"
Liu E also sighed to save face, and then said: "However, the disaster on Shaanxi Road cannot be ignored. We will send a special person to find out about it later, and try to find ways to improve the disaster situation as much as possible, so that the people will suffer less!"
"yes!"
Lu Yijian bowed and said: "Your Majesty is kind to all people, which is really a blessing to the people!"
Natural disasters are ruthless, and such things are always force majeure.
As for how much relief can be achieved, everyone is unsure.
After all, technology is limited these days, and Cao An doesn’t plan to make a splash anymore…
He felt that if the scientific principles of later generations were used to improve water conservancy, the harm of drought should be alleviated. But Shaanxi Road is not Bianliang. There is already a shortage of water there, so this matter is not easy to handle.
Since it’s not easy to do, it’s better not to do it!
He is just a gangster, not a savior.
