Shen Douke was stunned when he heard that the fisherman died.
At that moment, Cui Ming told the story of the fisherman being killed by the assassin and the closure of Yangzhou City. The focus was on Zuotu Mansion. He reported to Shen Douke: "Now there is no one in Zuotu Mansion to take care of the affairs of the Four Kingdoms." , it can be said to be in ruins, I would like to ask my disciple Zuo to show me the next step."
Shen Douke thought for a long time and suddenly asked: "I wanted to recommend you during the discussion last year, but you were still in charge when you voted for Chu. You may not be convinced by the public, and you don't know the position of Zuolang. Do you have any intention?"
Cui Ming bowed and said: "No matter what position you are in, no matter what you do, Zuo Tu will always keep an eye on you. Ming will go wherever Zuo Tu tells Ming to go."
Shen Douke was very satisfied and recommended his retainers to important positions. This was also the way to establish himself in a wealthy family. Although the retainer's identity had changed, his past connections would greatly increase his power.
Immediately, he handed the revised book to Cui Ming and said, "Take the book and go to see Jingzhou Yin and ask the state Yin to decide what to do. I don't think I need to say more."
After getting Shen Dou Ke's recommendation letter, he can legitimately ask to see Zhou Yin Jinghui. This step is almost half the success.
Without any delay, Cui Ming exchanged two good horses from the army and quickly returned to Yangzhou. He didn't even return to his home, but went straight to the state shepherd's house to ask for an audience.
The Cui family was originally from a wealthy family in Qi State and had been in power. With such a background, the state Yin Jinghui would not treat Cui Ming as an ordinary retainer. After receiving Shen Douke's recommendation, he immediately said: "Your family is originally from the Duke family of Qi State. Logically, you should not be humbled." I am a corporal. I have talked with Zuo Tu before and I feel sorry for your family. At the beginning, the king said that he might cause dissatisfaction in Linzi and cause discord between the two countries, which would also be detrimental to the Cui family, so he did not confer it with a doctor..."
Cui Ming said respectfully: "I am very grateful for the love and care of the state pastor. I just thought that there was no one to take care of the affairs of the Four Kingdoms and Baiyue, and I was afraid that the state affairs would be delayed, so I recommended this to you. I have no intention of gaining fame and power." position, I only want to share the worries of the state, and everything will be decided by the state pastor."
Jing Hui said, "Let me think about it for a few days."
Cui Ming ignored the topic and said: "On my way back yesterday, I met a thief selling fake elixirs. They said they were longevity elixirs. This was a forbidden elixir. I immediately took it. Unfortunately, the robbers were well prepared and escaped too quickly. , I couldn't catch up. After checking the seized elixir, I found that it was just a fake elixir. I heard that there were people from the East China Sea who were confusing pearls with fish eyes, but it was nothing more than that. The new leader of Jixia Academy was inspecting the place, and this happened If he knows about it, it may damage the reputation of Yangzhou order. When I encounter this, I must report it and remind the state pastor to be careful."
Jing Hui raised his eyebrows, took the elixir bottle and inspected it for a moment, then solemnly said: "This matter was handled extremely well and must not be spread."
Cui Mingdao: "I understand."
Jing Hui muttered: "You are so dedicated in what you do and you have achieved special honors. You are indeed a member of a wealthy family. You are different from ordinary children of the public family. It shows that you have a good family background and you are worthy of being a child of the Cui family... It has been a year since you came to Chu, right?" "
Cui Ming replied: "A year and a half."
Jing Hui nodded: "Forget it, the State of Qi has not asked about your whereabouts so far, and I don't think I have the intention to investigate further. When I write to the capital of Ying, I will ask about the king's wishes... Yu Zuolang died, and there is no one to take charge of the Zuo Tu Mansion. Ying Capital Before issuing an edict, you should take care of things first and don’t let people destroy the government.”
Cui Ming bowed with great ceremony, said goodbye and left the house.
Back at the house, Cui Ming came to see Wu Sheng. Seeing that he was tired but smiling, he immediately said: "Congratulations to Brother Cui for being promoted to the position of doctor."
Cui Ming waved his hand: "It's still early. There is no edict from the king. It's all in between."
Wu Sheng asked: "How long will it take?"
Cui Mingdao: "As little as more than a month, as long as three or five months."
Jin Wuhuan had been thinking about and caring about her. When Cui Ming arrived, he had been waiting early and said worriedly: "How can Yueniang survive for so long? It will be difficult for the new appointment to return to Yangzhou."
Cui Ming said with a smile: "No need to worry, the state pastor has already promised me to act as the agent of Zuotu Mansion first. After the document is issued, I will make an appointment to see the Siwei."
Jin Wuhuan was overjoyed: "I owe it all to Brother Cui!"
Cui Ming said proudly: "We are all one family, why are we so divided?"
The next day, documents from the Prefecture Mufu were sent to all departments, and Cui Ming was appointed to handle the affairs of Zuo Tufu, so that all departments could cooperate. Zuo Tu Mansion is one of the three major official offices in Yangzhou. Even Zuo Lang, the second deputy, has a very high status. Coupled with Cui Ming's background as an endorsement, the entire Yangzhou officialdom knows that a new star has risen.
In just a few days, Cui Ming crossed the gap that would be difficult for ordinary scholars to cross in their lifetime, and became a high-ranking official. In the final analysis, the death of the fisherman and Wu Sheng's elixir were just a boost, and the root cause lay in himself. His background can be described as "red-rooted and upright", and he was treated differently by the ministers of the state of Chu. After changing to a noble family of a small country, it was impossible to do it without losing half of his life.
That night, a carriage drove out of Tingsi Prison. Shen Yueniang was given a lighter sentence for "mistaking the thief's words" and was released after paying a fine of 300 yuan.
Two days later, Cui Ming personally went into battle and sent Wu Sheng and others out of the city. Wu Sheng said: "Doctor Cui is a new man with a new attitude. When the imperial edict of Yingdu is issued, I will be waiting for Dr. Cui in Shangyong."
Cui Ming laughed loudly: "Isn't the alchemist also a doctor of Yongguo? You should know that it is not easy for a doctor to be a doctor, haha... As I said again, we are all one family, regardless of each other. If Yonghou gives Master alchemy a hard time, just write to him Tell me, I’m going to seek out Marquis Yong’s bad luck and vent his anger on Master Alchemy!”
The two sides parted ways, and the group immediately turned south, entering the Baiyue territory from Meicun, climbing over rolling mountains and dense forests, and returning to Mangdang Mountain.
This trip to Yangzhou was quite expensive, but it was also rewarding. Yangzhou Zuotu is the government office that directly manages affairs related to the Four Kingdoms and Baiyue. The fisherman serves as Zuo Lang, which is a great hidden danger to Wu Sheng. Therefore, Wu Sheng can only take decisive measures, otherwise the future will be really difficult, said Maybe we can only continue to flee.
It was an unexpected blessing to help Cui Ming, one of his own, to ascend the throne of Zuolang. As long as the official appointment of Yingdu was issued, Wu Sheng could sit back and relax.
After trekking for many days, we have seen Mangdang Mountain in front of us, with more than 20 lush peaks, rushing streams, criss-crossing canyons, waterfalls, and birds and animals. After experiencing a fight and hiding in Yangzhou, we returned to Mangdang Mountain. The feeling of Dangshan is really pleasant, this is a real home.
In recent months, the manor has undergone major changes. When I left, the wall of Toujia was thickened by another layer to nine feet, and several banyan trees were transplanted into the square of the village. According to Wu Sheng's According to the request, a row of benches was built.
In a corner, a large pit of about half an acre was dug. It was filled with sieved fine soil. Next to it were wooden rotating slides, swings and other toys. A dozen young children were playing here. What a joy.
Fangjia is very large, and it can easily accommodate a hundred households, not to mention fifty households. This is a place reserved for building houses for future population expansion.
In addition, the planned armory, grocery store, and granary are also under construction, and the entire village shows great vitality.
