Jingtai Fenghua

Chapter 70 Shangshu’s temptation

Lin Cunde entered Wang Zhi's office and saw Wang Zhi sitting by the stove. There was a tea table here.

After the official entered, he raised his hands to Wang Zhi and said, "Dazai, Lin Dushi is already here!"

"Yeah!" Wang Zhi looked up at Lin Cunde and smiled, then said to the official: "Go and tell the people outside to come and line up in two quarters of an hour. One of my friends is here and needs to be entertained!"

"Yes!" The official was very surprised. Wang Zhi actually called Lin Cunde his "little friend" and asked him to send a message. Isn't this obviously letting everyone know that the young man in front of him has a close relationship with Wang Zhi?
Soon, the officials went out. Lin Cunde stood there and cupped his hands to Wang Zhi and said, "I've seen Dazai!"

Wang Zhi waved to Lin Cunde and said, "Come and sit down. I heard that this stove and tea table are both made by you. It's really good. I like it very much! Come, drink tea and see how the tea I make is like!"

"I don't dare, thank you Dazai!" Lin Cunde quickly said with his hands.

"Don't be so polite. You and I are from the same place. I haven't been back to Ji'an Mansion for almost ten years, and I don't know what's going on with my hometown!" Wang Zhi sighed as he said that he had been an official for so many years and rarely returned to his hometown. .

"It's not bad. There are many children in Ji'an Prefecture who came out to serve as officials, and they have done a lot for their hometown! Letters from home say it's good! Moreover, the literary style in my hometown is prevalent, and talents are flocking out like crucian carp across the river. The officials in my hometown are also training There's a way!" Lin Cunde stood there and answered respectfully.

"Well, come and sit down. Yan Yi has been praising you as a rare talent and wants to let you go to the Ministry of War. However, Admiral Wang asked you to go to the Military Governor's Mansion. After I learned that you made the tea table and stove , I originally wanted you to go to the Ministry of Industry, which needs such talents, but seeing how they are competing for you, I can’t take action!" Wang Zhi continued to ask Lin Cunde to sit down, Yanyi was Yu Qian's name.

After hearing this, Lin Cunde sat down and said, "It's these two adults who love and protect me. I'm really flattered!"

"Well, I have met your father many times. He is also a talented person. He was originally planning to be promoted to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Unfortunately, he could not come back after the battle at Tumubao. I often regret it!" Wang Zhi faced Lin Cunde while making tea. said.

Lin Cunde nodded and said, "Yes, my father mentioned Dazai many times before his death, saying how caring Dazai was!"

Of course this was a compliment, Lin Cunde had never heard of it at all, and besides, his father would not say such a thing to himself.

"Well, I have stood up for your father several times. Your father is a supervisory censor and impeachment official. He has offended some people, and those people want to take revenge on your father. Since I am the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, I will naturally not let your father suffer injustice. , these are all small things!" Wang Zhi nodded and said calmly.

Lin Cunde was surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect Wang Zhi to really help his father, but his father had never said it and he didn't dare to believe it.

"Now that you are an official, I will remind you a few words, are you willing to listen?" Wang Zhi suddenly looked up at Lin Cunde and asked.

Lin Cunde immediately stood up, cupped his hands and said, "It is the honor of this junior to be taught by Dazai. Please give me more advice from Dazai!"

"Good boy, with this calmness, Yan Yi saw you right! Sit down and say, there is no one else here, just the two of us! I am also busy, so I just want to say a few words to you!" Wang Zhi smiled and nodded, saying Lin Cunde pressed his hands and said.

"Yes, let Dazai worry about it!" Lin Cunde continued to hand over his hands and sat down.

"I heard that soap and soap are related to you, is it true?" Wang Zhi looked at Lin Cunde and asked.

"It's relevant!" Lin Cunde nodded.

"Well, you have the ability! However, since you are an official, these things need to be cleared up. Otherwise, the ministers will impeach you. I don't know what your proportion is. However, no matter what the number, it is inappropriate. Before you You are a scholar, and the Supervisory Yuan can't do anything to you. But now that you are an official, the Metropolitan Supervisory Yuan can impeach you for doing business.
Of course, I know that many officials have business at home, but you have done it yourself, rather than leaving it to others. Therefore, you need to handle this matter properly. Don't let this matter become a stumbling block for you!It becomes a point of attack for opponents. As an official, you need to cherish your feathers and don't show them off! "Wang Zhi reminded Lin Cunde.

"Yes, what Dazai taught me is that this junior will handle it well!" Lin Cunde immediately responded with his hand.

"Well, leave it to others to do it. Also, I heard that the profits of soap and soap workshops are astonishing, 30 to [-] taels per month! But is it true?" Wang Zhi continued to ask.

Lin Cunde raised his head and glanced at Wang Zhi, a trace of doubt flashed in his heart, why are you asking about this?However, he still answered respectfully: "There was it before, and I don't know if it will happen in the future. After all, soap and bar soap have just come out, and people are curious about them. They buy them and use them. I don't know what will happen next. Moreover, the sales of bar soap and bar soap recently The amount has obviously decreased! It is estimated that there may not be so many in the future, but 10 taels a month is still available!"

Lin Cunde didn't tell the truth. Nowadays, these soaps and soaps are still in a rush to buy, and the supply exceeds the demand.

"Oh, that's a lot!" Wang Zhi said and poured tea for Lin Cunde. Lin Cunde tapped the table lightly. Wang Zhi asked curiously: "Why is this?" "Oh, this means thank you!" Lin Cunde said Then he knocked on the table lightly again.

"It's interesting. If you don't tell me, everyone still doesn't know that before we poured tea for those young officials, those officials told them to stand up and cup their hands, interrupting the conversation. It's inappropriate. Your approach is very good!" Wang Zhi smiled at him. Lin Cunde said.

"Yes, this can be regarded as simplified etiquette!" Lin Cunde also said with a smile.

Wang Zhi nodded and said: "Such a huge profit is not appropriate. You will incur the resentment of the Queen Mother, so you need to be careful!"

"Yes!" Lin Cunde nodded, but he still didn't understand. What did Wang Zhi want to say to him?Or what is the purpose?

"Well, the Queen Mother is still influential. If she wants to deal with you, I'm afraid there will be trouble. You'd better be careful. If possible, it's better to escape unscathed!" Wang Zhi looked at Lin Cunde and said.

Lin Cunde looked at Wang Zhi in surprise and retreated?How to escape unscathed?Besides, I am Wang Ying's son-in-law, and I am naturally at odds with the Empress Dowager Sun. Even if I do nothing, once the God of War emperor comes back to restore himself and ascends to the throne again, will he still be able to enjoy his own good fruits?
Thinking of this, Lin Cunde raised his hands and asked: "Dazai, how can you retreat without losing your whole body?"

After Wang Zhi heard this, he smiled and said: "Money is an external thing, don't be addicted to it. And now that you have bought Wang Zhen's mansion, you probably have some savings, and now that you are an official, you will not be short of money. I heard You are still a scholar, why don't you study behind closed doors and take part in the imperial examination? His Majesty has already asked the officials to ask questions. All the children who have been appointed to the imperial examination can continue to participate in the imperial examination and gain merit. If they can obtain the merit, they will be re-appointed or promoted to another level! "

"Yes, this junior knows about this, but even if he quits, he can continue to sell soap and soap!" Lin Cunde thought about it and said tentatively.

The reason why I say this is to see if Wang Zhi really wants to take care of himself, or if he wants to stop the soap and soap workshop and stop selling them.

"Oh, have you taught all the skills?" Wang Zhi frowned and asked after hearing this.

"Yes, hand them all over!" Lin Cunde nodded, already having the answer in his heart.

"In this case, it doesn't matter whether we retreat or not. Okay, let's drink tea!" Wang Zhi made an invitation gesture to Lin Cunde. Lin Cunde picked up the tea cup and continued to sit there after drinking.

Wang Zhi continued to pour tea for Lin Cunde, but Lin Cunde still tapped the table, thinking in his heart, is Wang Zhi loyal to the Queen Mother Sun?If so, then I can't get too close to him.

"There is another thing, I am entrusted by someone!" Wang Zhi looked at Lin Cunde and said in a low voice.

Lin Cunde looked at Wang Zhi in confusion, but he immediately handed over his hands and said: "Please tell me, Dazai, whatever this junior can do, I will definitely do it!"

"Well, the Queen Mother wants to see you!" After Wang Zhi finished speaking, his eyes were fixed on Lin Cunde.

Lin Cunde was stunned and did not react for a moment. Queen Mother Sun wanted to see him?What's the meaning?Why do you want to see yourself?What did you say to her?Or do you mean to warn yourself or kill yourself if you see yourself?Courtesy first and then soldiers?

At this time, Lin Cunde's thoughts were confused and he couldn't figure out why he wanted to see him?
Wang Zhi saw that Lin Cunde had not spoken for a long time, so he smiled and asked: "What, you are not free?"

"Ah, oh, no, no, no, it's just that I can't figure out why such a noble person as the Queen Mother Sun wants to see me, a scholar. There is no reason, right?" Lin Cunde also woke up and waved his hands quickly.

Wang Zhi smiled and said: "The main thing is about soap and soap. I guess Queen Mother Sun has something to tell you. I don't know what the specific words are. However, I advise you to go there! Of course, this matter, It’s best not to tell His Majesty and the Queen!”

After Lin Cunde heard this, he couldn't help but feel unhappy. Why didn't he tell them?What's the meaning?If they find out by then, will they think they have betrayed them?Was he bullying me when he was young?Do you think you will listen to what he says?
"Dazai, this junior really can't understand this matter. The matter of soap and soap is not something that this junior can decide. Even if I meet the Queen Mother, I can't promise anything. What's the use of meeting her?" Lin Cunde asked immediately. Expressed the doubts in his mind. '

Wang Zhi smiled and waved his hands and said: "I don't know about this. I am just entrusted by others to convey a message to you. If you agree, I will take you to see the Queen Mother later!"

Lin Cunde had determined at this time that Wang Zhi was still loyal to the Supreme Emperor and hoped that the Supreme Emperor could come back and continue to sit on the throne. This was not possible!Lin Cunde then raised his hands and said: "Dazai, I'm afraid it's inappropriate. I just received the news that the Queen wants to see me and wants me to report on the soaps and soap management outside. If I go to see the Queen Mother Sun at this moment, I'm afraid it's inappropriate. I'm afraid it's inappropriate." Please forgive me, Dazai!"

Wang Zhi's smile immediately froze on his face, and he looked at Lin Cunde in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)