This day is another holiday.
Although there is a cold wind blowing, it is not very biting, and it can be regarded as a rare good weather in the middle of winter.
How can Qi Yu stay idle at home when God is so beautiful?
Coincidentally, he just accepted Yin Jun's invitation today and came to a small restaurant to have a drink with him.
In the eyes of outsiders, the two of them are not only from the same hometown, but also old friends who have known each other since childhood. It is normal for them to interact with each other. Therefore, few people pay attention to the interaction between them.
Yes, how many people in the officialdom do not form cliques?
This external factor also provided an opportunity for them to interact with each other. Gradually, the relationship between the two became more and more intimate.
In the side room, there are four side dishes and a pot of rice wine, the same as in the past.
The two of them are now familiar with each other, and they are both newly appointed officials in the capital who are financially strapped. How can they be willing to eat, drink, and be extravagant and wasteful?
Snapped!
The two clinked glasses.
Qi Yu just touched his lips, but Yin Jun drank it all in one gulp.
After two rounds, a blush appeared on Yin Jun's white face.
Qi Yu looked at the 'charming' man and said jokingly: "To be honest, sometimes, I really doubt that you were reborn as a female ghost. You said that you are a big man, why don't you have any masculinity at all?" What? I said, if you can’t drink, just drink less. Look at your face, it’s as red as that monkey’s butt.”
"Fuck you!" Yin Jun rolled his eyes at him and snorted.
In fact, Qi Yu misunderstood him this time.
Yin Jun blushed not because he was drunk, but because of some shyness.
Um?
Finally, Qi Yu realized something was wrong and said, "I said, you must have had your hair in broad daylight, right?"
"Bah!" Yin Jun spat at him, feigning anger, and said shyly: "Village man, let me tell you good news."
"What, you got promoted?"
"No, I'm getting engaged soon."
"puff!!"
Qi Yu's wine had just entered his throat, and immediately after hearing the words, it spurted out and hit Yin Jun's face.
"you!"
"Sorry, I choked."
Yin Jun looked disgusted and hurriedly took out a plain white handkerchief from his sleeve pocket and wiped it off gently.
Qi Yu's curiosity aroused and he hurriedly asked: "Bai Mianshou, tell me quickly, which girl do you have your eye on?"
"I'm attracted to, uh... this person..."
Only halfway through speaking, Yin Jun's white face couldn't help but start to turn rosy again, and he still hesitated in his mouth.
"Huh?" Qi Yu was startled and asked, "I said, you must have been attracted by some young lady, right?"
Um?
Do not deny?
That is the default!
After being reserved for a while, Yin Juncai said: "That woman is the daughter of Mr. Zhong Yi's family... huh? I said, don't look at me like that, okay? I'm not getting married."
"I didn't say anything? Why are you so sensitive?"
Qi Yu was about to laugh, but was suddenly stunned.
He said...who?
The daughter of the Zhong Yi family?
Mr. Zhong, the chief minister of the cabinet?
Tsk tsk~~
These thighs hold me tightly!
With such an awesome father-in-law as his backer, a successful career is definitely just around the corner!
However, Yin Jun had mixed feelings about this.
What's the meaning?
Qi Yu thought about it briefly and understood what he was thinking.
Yin Jun can indeed use this momentum to climb, but it won't take long.
why?
Because Mr. Zhong Yi, the chief minister of the cabinet, will retire from office next year.
In other words, the next year will be the last part of his official career. After that, he will retire and return to his hometown to take care of himself.
Yes, Mr. Zhong, who is close to the sunset, is now an old man who is declining. Even if he tries his best to help Yin Jun, it will only last for a year. It is too nervous!
However, the chief assistant is the chief assistant after all. The resources in his hands are by no means comparable to those of ordinary officials. I dare not say that there are too many. In terms of paving the way for Yin Jun's official career and opening up contacts, it is still completely possible.
All in all, not perfect.
This is why Yin Jun has mixed feelings.
But why did Zhong Shoufu choose Yin Jun as his son-in-law?
This is not difficult to reason about.
Zhong Yi is a daughter of old age, and his daughter only reached hairpin last year, that is, she reached the legal age for marriage.
Naturally, he wanted to quickly pick and choose while he was still in his position. Once he became an official, the bargaining chips in his hands would become smaller.
If you don’t use it if you have the right, it will become invalid upon expiration.
So, as soon as possible.
There were rumors that Zhong Yi originally planned to choose his son-in-law among Jinshi Jinshi, but when the gold list was released, he found that 'old men' accounted for more than half. There are indeed a few who are relatively younger, but like Qi Yu, they are already married and have families.
However, among these few young talents, one is pretty good.
unexpectedly!
However, the old prince of a certain palace took advantage of him and snatched him to be the guest of honor. He was so angry that Mr. Zhong was constipated for several days.
As a last resort, I had to pick and choose from the remaining people.
At this time, Yin Jun's advantages came to the fore: he was young, handsome, and had good literary talent.
Having said this, Young Master Yin began to feel complacent.
Qi Yu: Why are you so proud? No matter how good you are, you are just a spare tire!
However, Yin Jun agreed to this marriage without even thinking about it.
Clinging is only one aspect, and there are other reasons.
You know, there is still a case pending in the Yin family. If Zhong Yi is willing to help, with his power, he will definitely be able to avert the danger, and Mr. Zhong indeed guarantees this.
The crime of collaborating with the enemy is tantamount to treason, which is not a small case. Otherwise, Yin Jun would not show his support.
In fact, they all guessed wrong. It was the current emperor who really suppressed this matter.
Perhaps, it was precisely because of this uncertainty that it contributed to Yin Jun's marriage.
…
Qi Yu finally couldn't help but asked, "What does that woman look like?"
Yin Jun looked a little shy and whispered: "She and I have only met once, and we don't know each other very well... Well, she looks pretty good, and she looks gentle, but her voice is a bit harsh when she speaks. , it sounds a bit like Liu Quan at first glance, and feels fierce..."
Um?
Why are you talking about my wife?
Qi Yu's eyes widened and he shouted: "Hey! Why are you talking with that mouth? My wife is more docile than that sheep. How can you be so cruel?"
Yin Jun also realized that something was wrong and quickly apologized: "I was speechless for a moment, made a mistake, made a mistake..."
Qi Yu still didn't buy it: "A little daughter-in-law like you who has been kept in captivity is worthy of comparing with my wife? She is not on the same level at all, okay?"
Yin Jun saw that his face was turning green and he quickly changed the subject: "Did you know that something strange happened yesterday?"
Sure enough, Qi Yu was tricked into thinking: "What's weird?"
"I heard from my colleagues that our emperor founded a new church called the Catholic Church. This is not just a new church. What is even more bizarre is that today, the emperor actually named an overseas missionary named Harry as the first person. Zuo Zhengyi, it is said, is to appoint him to preach in the land of Qilu..."
Qi Yu interrupted him and said, "This time, don't the ministers have the strength to remonstrate?"
Yin Jun said: "I heard that there is, but the veterans of the cabinet approved it after chatting with the emperor for a few words."
Good thing!
"Do it!"
"Well……"
I have to say that the emperor does things quickly and is not indecisive at all.
Regarding Harry's mission, the emperor's intention was obvious, and it was a typical non-forced counterattack.
Everyone is very concerned, does King Yan dare to kill this Harry?
This is worthy of attention.
As we all know, the reason that King Yan publicly expressed when he protected the Emperor Worship Cult was that the emperor slaughtered church believers, which violated the legal system established by his ancestors, so he protected it.
It can be seen from his statement that King Yan wanted to argue with reason and did not take a tough stance to challenge the court.
But now, the emperor has openly and honestly appointed Harry to preach. Can King Yan still sit still?
After Yin Jun's analysis, he believed that King Yan would never dare to openly attack Harry. If he really killed the foreigner, it would be equivalent to killing a court official, and the court could use this excuse to hold him accountable.
For the most part, Harry was safe.
