Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 501 Don’t thank me for your kindness

Northern Pacification Office.

Zhang Luan was sighing in the hall, and Qin Ji said with a smile: "Mr. Li, this time His Majesty, at the suggestion of Mr. Zhang, decided to pardon your fault.

"You were too rash in your previous actions. It is wrong to commit crimes against your superiors. Especially since many of the things you impeached were just hearsay, without any actual evidence, so I sent you to prison for punishment. Now Mr. Zhang has personally come to pick you up, which shows how much he has done for you. You should thank him."

Li Wenxiang stood there with a blank expression, not saying a word.

Qin Ji frowned slightly and continued, "His Majesty believes that you have a pure character, so he will end your probation period early and transfer you to the Ministry of Revenue as the chief officer... You should work hard with Mr. Zhang in the future."

Zhang Luan looked at Qin Ji and asked in confusion: "Didn't you say you were going to join the Household Department? Why is it joining the Ministry of Households? Is that appropriate?"

Before, Zhang Luan heard from Tan Ji that Li Wenxiang was a man of great integrity who dared to speak out against the evils of the powerful and wealthy, and had the potential to be a censor, so he intended to transfer him to the Household Department... to be a censor, or to send him to a local area as an inspector.

But now he is going to be transferred to the Ministry of Revenue, which involves some tricks.

Because no matter what, Zhang Luan is now the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, which means that Zhang Luan will have to deal with his subordinate Li Wenxiang all day long, and it would be strange if he could feel happy about it.

Qin Ji smiled and said, "As long as you have enough ability, it doesn't matter where you work."

Zhang Luan muttered, "Shouldn't we go to the Ministry of Personnel and wait until the selection is done before deciding? Oh! Whatever..."

Upon hearing this, Li Wenxiang looked up at the two old men opposite him and frowned slightly.

He was also wondering in his heart, why did this unreliable father-in-law seem to be very knowledgeable about the rules? Although he didn't know what kind of person he was from a few words he said, it at least seemed that... he had the idea of ​​maintaining the rules and regulations of the court. Perhaps he often acted in an unconventional way because he was influenced by power?
On the contrary, this powerful eunuch in front of me directly appointed officials with the imperial edict, and asked me to be the head of the Ministry of Revenue? The head of the Ministry of Revenue is a sixth-rank official. Before, I was a Jinshi who was observing politics, with no official position or job. Now I have suddenly jumped to a high position. Isn't it like the official who I hated before?
I give a shit about his grandma!

Qin Ji said again, "It's almost time, send her back... I heard that you just passed the imperial examination and have not found a place to stay in the capital? His Majesty has graciously found a place for you to live, so that it will be convenient for you to bring your mother to live in the capital, so that you can fulfill your filial duty. I will also give you an envelope of 20 taels of silver for you to use to settle down."

Li Wenxiang was originally very indignant and felt that he was being targeted, but after hearing this, he suddenly felt that the court still had humane people... Not only did they give me an official position, but they also allocated a house for me to live in, and even gave me money to bring my elderly mother to live with me?
For a filial son like me, it is absolutely necessary!

Seeing that Li Wenxiang still showed no reaction, Zhu Ji, who was standing beside him, could not help but remind him: "Mr. Li, why don't you kowtow to express your gratitude? Don't you appreciate the emperor's great grace?"

Li Wenxiang seemed very determined: "What about those treacherous officials who were impeached?"

“Who are you talking about…?”

Zhang Luan frowned and asked, "Are you talking about me? Or..."

He glanced at the people present.

It seemed as if they wanted to drag Tan Ji, Zhu Ji and others into the water as well.

Even a good man like Qin Ji couldn't accept this way of speaking, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Li, you have to see the situation clearly...You have a good character, but you have to do what you can. Among the officials in the cabinet today, the Prime Minister Wan Ge Lao and the Hanlin Academy Yin Xueshi just left, and they all owe it to you to impeach them."

"what!?"

Li Wenxiang was slightly stunned, and asked hurriedly: "Two scholars left in one go?"

Obviously Li Wenxiang was also quite surprised.

Although Wan'an and Yin Zhi were both people who occupied the toilet but did not do anything before, they were still at the top of the civil officials.

Being driven away like this, he actually felt a bit grief-stricken.

Just like those whom Li Wenxiang had impeached before were either eunuchs, relatives of the emperor, or nobles...but he turned a blind eye to Wan'an, Liu Ji and others, which just shows that he was also very careful about his reputation. He was afraid that if he impeached the wrong person, he would anger the students and old friends of Wan'an and others, and damage his own career.

Zhang Luan smiled faintly and asked, "Master Li, are you trying to say that those who shouldn't leave are leaving, and those who shouldn't stay are staying?"

Qin Ji was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that Zhang Luan was also a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.

Judging from Li Wenxiang's reaction, this is indeed what he meant.

Qin Ji was anxious and thought, even if you have figured it out, don't say it out loud.

His Majesty wants to gain some popularity for you, but why do you only bring hatred upon yourself?
Li Wenxiang said, "Mr. Zhang, I know you are willing to make plans for His Majesty. You may not have chosen to be promoted to such a high position, but you must think about whether you are capable of such a big job. If I were you, I would definitely resign. After all, the order of the court cannot be disturbed."

"Hey, how do you talk?"

Zhang Luan got anxious when he heard this. He stood up, pointed at Li Wenxiang and started scolding him.

You are an ungrateful person!
I released you from the imperial prison, but you almost pointed at my nose and cursed me, saying that you are not worthy of being in the court, right?
Unexpectedly, in such excitement, he forgot that he was still a patient, his footing became unstable, and he fell straight to the ground.

"Ouch!"

Zhang Luan screamed in pain from the fall. Although it couldn't be considered as adding insult to injury, it was still a pretty serious fall.

Only then did Li Wenxiang notice that the father-in-law, whom he looked down upon, actually came with a cane?

I haven't heard that he is a cripple before? Zhu Ji rushed forward with his men and helped Zhang Luan up with all his might.

After sitting down for a long time, Zhang Luan, who was seeing stars, still couldn't catch his breath.

Qin Ji was anxious and shouted, "Mr. Li, you have to know what's good for you! Mr. Zhang knows about your situation and has been running around for you, advising His Majesty all the time. Today, he even came here with injuries to rescue you! Is this how you repay your benefactor? Mr. Zhang has almost broken his legs because of the affairs of the court..."

"Ouch... Ouch... stop talking... Haha, Eunuch Qin, I'm not here to take credit... Can we go?" Zhang Luan was also very depressed at the moment.

I finally found an opportunity to go out. I came all the way here with the help of a cane, just to reason with a young and inexperienced scholar?
I'm doing this to relieve my depression!

These days, I've been really frustrated!

I finally got the chance to go out today, can I go home easily?

Aren't we going to have a good time tonight and stay up all night?

My son finally told me that I could come out, but I was hurt even more by such a stupid thing. What did I want?
Want him to repay you?

No matter whether he repays kindness with enmity or not, we should avoid him when we hear his name in the future, and keep our minds out of sight and out of mind.

Tan Ji quickly stood up and said, "Quick, send Mr. Zhang back home."

"Don't!"

Zhang Luan quickly waved his hand to stop him, "I'm fine. Please, Eunuch Tan, just take care of me and put me in the carriage. I'll take care of the rest... Thank you very much."

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As Li Wenxiang stared in amazement, Zhang Luan was carried out of the Beizhenfusi Yamen.

"Look, let's go!"

Zhu Ji came forward and said something viciously.

Li Wenxiang looked embarrassed.

Although he looked down on Zhang Luan at the beginning, seeing that Zhang Luan was injured even more because of him, and Qin Ji said so many good things about Zhang Luan, he felt extremely guilty.

He asked weakly, "What happened to Zhang Guozhang?"

Zhu Ji said helplessly: "Master Li, it's best not to ask about things that you shouldn't ask."

"Yes."

Li Wenxiang didn't dare to offend Zhu Ji too much.

However, now that the two of them were serving as ministers in the same palace again, he, as a civil servant, naturally felt some sense of superiority.

Zhu Ji then shook his head and sighed, "It's okay to tell you. When Zhang Guozhang was attending court, he fell down because he was thinking about court affairs and broke his leg. Even though he was lying on his sickbed, he didn't forget about court affairs. Today I came here specifically to rescue you... It is because Wan'an and Yin Zhi have left the court that your case has been resolved. You should know how much I owe you!"

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"Our Zhang Guozhang is such a kind man."

Before leaving the Northern Pacification Office gate, Tan Ji still expressed his feelings in front of Zhu Ji.

Zhu Ji quickly responded: "Yes."

Qin Ji smiled and said, "Commander Zhu, I am really sorry to bother you today... Mr. Zhang has left, and it is time for me to go too."

"Sir, please take care."

Zhu Ji said hurriedly, "Your Majesty asked a young man from your family to take the position of Jinyi Baihu. You haven't named who will take over yet, but the position has been prepared in advance. You can always ask your own sons and nephews to take up the post."

Qin Ji waved his hand quickly and said, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness, but I cannot break the court's rules for employing people. I will not recommend anyone. You can go on with your work."

After Tan Ji also left with two followers, Zhu Ji looked at the thin back and murmured: "This is a truly good person... I just don't know if good people can live long."

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I have just finished the New Year’s Eve dinner at home, and here I would like to wish you all a happy New Year, good health and all the best!

(End of this chapter)