Seeing Xia Bingzhong again, Feng Yibo suspected that Emperor Jingshun had not sent anyone to check at all.
This grace decree was given too quickly.
There was originally a eunuch on duty, but Xia Bingzhong insisted on coming in person.
This time he was not in the Hanlin Academy, but went straight to the main hall of Feng Mansion.
"The Emperor, who is bound by heaven, has an edict: I heard that the first official of the Nanjing Ministry of War, Foreign Minister Feng Lun..."
"...I have specially sent a gracious decree to allow my son Feng Yuan to inherit the incense of his brother Feng Shi so that it will not be cut off..."
"Appreciate this!"
After the reading was completed, Feng Yibo took the imperial edict and placed it on the incense table.
Xia Bingzhong sat in the middle with a golden sword, and picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
"Editor Feng, you are not interesting enough!"
Feng Yibo's hand was in his arms, wondering how much to give to Xia Bingzhong this time.
Hearing this, my hands froze.
Slowly let it go.
He looked at Xia Bingzhong with a smile.
"What does Eunuch Xia mean?"
The encounters in the past few days made Feng Yibo more clearly aware of the dangers in North Korea.
I also deeply appreciate my previous luck.
Maybe it's too small.
It may also be that the Supreme Emperor targeted him for being too eye-catching.
No one messed with him anyway.
Now that Li Shouzhong came to Duzhong, the situation took a turn for the worse.
He has become a target for criticizing Li Shouzhong.
At this time, Feng Yibo must grasp all the power.
Xia Bingzhong's line is even more important.
This was also the reason why he hesitated just now.
Afraid of being underpaid.
"If you want to have both sex, just tell our family. What's the big deal?"
Xia Bingzhong sipped the tea lazily and said with a smile:
"Why did you alert the emperor?"
Feng Yibo smiled bitterly when he heard this. He got an advantage but suffered miserably.
"My father-in-law is joking. I was really forced to do this, otherwise..."
Xia Bingzhong grinned when he heard this and waved his hand.
"Just kidding, our family knows Editor Feng's difficulties."
While joking, he suppressed his smile.
An old face looked at Feng Yibo expressionlessly and said:
"But Editor Feng never thought of looking for our family after all?"
"What are you talking about, Eunuch Xia? The source of this matter is still my mentor."
Feng Yibo was not in a hurry to give money, so he sat next to him.
The whole person relaxed and sighed.
"Oh! I don't care, but he is also a famous figure in the south of the Yangtze River. If he really wants to beg Xia Gong, he won't be able to take action, right?"
Xia Bingzhong seemed to have learned how to change his face. At this time, a smile appeared on his face and he said:
"Oh! We just asked casually, but Editor Feng took it seriously."
Then the conversation changed again and he said:
"But if something happens, don't forget about our family. It has almost faded away recently."
Aren't you happy to die if there really is a bird?
Feng Yibo complained in his heart, but he also knew the elegant meaning by hearing the string sound.
Without any further hesitation, I took out all the money orders in my arms.
There are ten in this pile.
A huge amount of one thousand taels.
"Eunuch Xia deserves a good meal. You need to add more oil and salt to the cooking to make it fragrant."
"Yo~! Our family is used to eating a simple diet. Too much oil and salt all at once may hurt our throat!"
Looking at a stack of money orders, the wrinkles on Xia Bingzhong's face could make flowers appear.
But he was not in a hurry to answer, but said: "Editor Feng, why don't you tell me first, what dishes are you ordering?"
Having said this, he straightened up and stopped being careless.
"Our family also receives no reward for no merit. If we can't help, won't we lose our reputation?"
This is the purpose of Xia Bingzhong's coming here.
He knew that Li Shouzhong was besieged during his first court meeting.
I came here specifically to walk around just to see if I could gain anything.
Although I dare not take over Li Shouzhong's affairs.
But Feng Yibo, a little shrimp, he is confident that he can still keep it.
Looking at it now, I really came to the right place!
"How dare I make the decision for my father-in-law? I'm just counting on Eunuch Xia's care."
Feng Yibo offered it casually, and Xia Bingzhong naturally knew that what he wanted was yet to come.
Sure enough, just listen to him:
"If there is anything that goes against me and my mentor, it would be nice if someone could give it a break in advance to prevent me from being too passive."
"Damn it, what Editor Feng said is completely out of context! Why do I need to explain it specifically?"
Xia Bingzhong relaxed after hearing this.
He took the money order in one fell swoop, folded it twice and put it in his arms.
This matter is simply not too simple for him.
He promised with all his heart: "I dare not tell you anywhere else. If there is any gossip about your master and apprentice here, we will make sure you know it as soon as possible."
The person he was talking about was naturally the emperor.
A new agreement was reached between the two parties, and Xia Bingzhong got up and left.
Suddenly he remembered something and turned around and said:
"By the way, if Editor Feng has friends who want to donate, they can talk to our family."
The Wei court has been on tour for two days now, and selling official positions and conferring titles is nothing new.
Many people who want to be officials only need to know the real dignitaries in the court.
Just give some more money and donate it.
Especially the low-ranking military attachés, most of them were on the side of the Supreme Emperor.
As long as you find the right person, it's easy to make a real donation.
It's more troublesome for those who are a little higher, at least you have to have some background.
Otherwise, you won’t get your money back if you donate.
Civil service is the most troublesome, after all, there are academic requirements.
But officials can donate.
Although those who can donate are mostly low-ranking miscellaneous officials.
However, the prevalence of donations has greatly aggravated official corruption.
Indirectly or even directly, it created today's officialdom of the Wei Dynasty, where cliques are formed for personal gain and corruption is rampant.
There are even times when you are clearly qualified.
You also have to donate.
Otherwise, don't think about it.
Li Shouzhong was once disheartened by the situation in the DPRK.
If it weren't for Feng Yibo's original intention to inspire him, he would have returned home this year.
I went to educate the younger generations of the family.
However, it is not possible to find just anyone to donate an official position.
If you don't find the right person.
After peeling off layers of skin, you have to spend several times more money.
It may not be half done yet.
"oh?"
Feng Yibo was stunned when he heard that Xia Bingzhong could still donate his official position.
Then he sighed with emotion: "Eunuch Xia's connections are so broad!"
Xia Bingzhong waved his hand proudly and said modestly:
"It's just a casual meal."
Then he reminded: "Don't worry, our family will definitely not let you suffer."
He was afraid that Feng Yibo would think too much, so he patted him on the shoulder.
"We are all our own people, and the price is definitely a few percent cheaper than what's sold outside."
He also warned: “Don’t talk about this everywhere!”
Before Feng Yibo could speak, he asked and answered himself:
"Well, if you hadn't been strict in your words, I wouldn't have dared to entrust you."
Feng Yibo could only nod and replied:
"Don't worry, father-in-law. If anyone donates, I will definitely recommend it to my father-in-law."
After hearing this reply, Xia Bingzhong nodded with satisfaction.
Then he turned around and left.
Leave a chic back.
Maybe it’s to prove that today’s money is worthless.
Before nightfall, a small eunuch hurriedly came to the door.
"Editor Feng... Huchi... Eunuch Xia asked us to tell you that someone recommended you... Huchi!"
When the little eunuch saw Feng Yuan, he couldn't even breathe.
Feng Yibo was stunned by what he said.
Who recommends him to do what?
"Don't worry, drink some water first."
Feng Yibo handed over a cup of warm tea.
The little eunuch drank tons and tons of it and finally managed to catch his breath.
He then said, "Someone recommends you to patrol the south of the Yangtze River for Japanese pirate patrols and military training!"
