Klinder was obviously not surprised by this situation, he didn't even look at other places, and he consciously stepped aside after bringing Zhang Heng in.
"I have already received Fabino's assessment report. You have done a very good job in the southeast city. Although there are a lot of foreigners in that area, they are also the people of the empire and deserve to be protected by the empire. Back then, my father When I was in office, I suggested to him to govern the southeast city, but at that time the nobles of the Senate had always strongly opposed this matter. They said that the place has always been like this, and no one can change it, but now you prove it with practical actions They are wrong, well, the empire has been following the rules for too long, we need a little fresh blood to do things that others say are impossible."
Commodus talked happily, and the anger and depression caused by the betrayal of the Senate seemed to have been swept away. He didn't know why, but every time he saw Zhang Heng, he felt a better mood , this is probably because the few meetings between the two happened to be when Commodus was in a low mood.
"In view of your outstanding performance, I want to appoint you as my consultant to offer advice and suggestions by my side. I wonder if you are willing to accept this job?" Kang Maode looked at Zhang Heng with piercing eyes while talking.
As expected, the oriental man in front of him did not disappoint him. Hearing the words, he bowed and said, "If you need me, I certainly hope that I can contribute my modest strength to you, but I am just a foreigner. More than a month ago, he was just a gladiator in the arena, without noble birth."
"Go to hell with your background." Commodus came over and patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder, "Don't worry about this kind of thing, look around you, Klind and Otrus are not famous families, Although they all have some royal blood, they are my distant cousins."
Klinde on the other side also answered at this time, "Yes, our family has long since fallen, and our generation is no different from ordinary people. We all grew up in the market, and we eat like ordinary people. The children are dressed like ordinary people's children. If it wasn't for meeting His Majesty, our family would probably still be guarding the border at the moment, or doing manual labor in exchange for a meager income, but it is also because of our Born, so that we can better understand what the world looks like at the bottom, which is invisible to those stubborn old people in the Senate."
"Have you heard, I'm not the kind of emperor who would discriminate against anyone's origin, and I don't care what others think of you, so you don't have to take this kind of thing to heart." Commodus said, "What's more, I didn't Have people always said that you are also a noble in your country?"
"That's just a rumor, Your Majesty." Zhang Heng said.
"You can talk nonsense, but it's hard to fake a person's demeanor, manners, and upbringing. After getting in touch with you, I believe those rumors even more." Commodus returned to the table and wrote an I signed my name on the prepared parchment, and then threw the parchment to Zhang Heng, "This is your letter of appointment, welcome to join us, from this moment you are my consultant, responsible for assisting I handle various government affairs and offer advice and suggestions, and I believe that your ability is sufficient for this job."
"Congratulations, brother, you just got the most tiring job in the world. Believe me, when you get busy, you will definitely miss the leisure time before." Klind on the other side also congratulated with a smile, but he The fists behind him were secretly clenched.
At this moment, Commodus is not like the emperor who experienced his sister's assassination and changed his temperament completely. Especially not long after Aurelius passed away, Commodus was still conscientiously fulfilling his mission under the influence of inertia. duty.
After appointing Zhang Heng, he quickly turned the topic back to the main topic, and began to discuss the next work with Klinder. At the same time, he did not shy away from Zhang Heng. Obviously, he had already regarded the latter as his consultant. .
"I don't know if you've heard, but we were put together by the Senate. Every emperor had to give a gift to the army when he succeeded to the throne, so as to gain the support of the soldiers, let alone our soldiers who were fighting abroad. After many years, I have just returned to my hometown, and I can't let them feel cold. However, the Senate told me that we don't need to worry about this matter. After all, I have just succeeded to the throne and have a lot of things on hand. The Senate said that they are willing to choose gifts. Help me share my worries."
"Yes, I also saw those notices on the road just now, which said that this gift came from the Senate, but did not mention your name, Your Majesty." Klind said.
"Damn, those guys deceived me. Now all my soldiers will feel that their emperor doesn't care about them, as if only the Senate cares about them." Commodus looked a little angry.
"Did the elder Dior do it?" Fortunately, the consultant Klinder was still calm.
"I will go to the Senate to question him in person in the afternoon," Commodus said, "but anyway, the impact has already been produced, and we need to fight back."
"This is a battle for public opinion," Klinder said. "We need to let the people and the military know who the ruler of this country is."
"Otrus also said the same." Commodus nodded, "The matter of dealing with the Senate can be postponed, but the matter of competing for public opinion is urgent. Holding a gladiatorial performance is only the beginning, and it is not enough. The matter of minting new copper coins How is it going?"
"It's going well. The first batch of copper coins should be ready for use next month, and your face will be printed on them."
"Very well, this matter is the top priority. You are responsible for it. Be sure to be safe. You'd better live nearby these days and keep an eye on those craftsmen." Commodus paused, then looked at the other Zhang Heng on one side said, "As for you, my friend from the East, I have another job for you. I had someone cast a batch of bronze statues for me and prepare to send them to various cities, but I heard that the progress of the construction is not as good as expected. You Can you go there for me and help me solve this problem."
"Of course, I will let those bronze statues be handed over as scheduled." Zhang Heng nodded.
"Great." Commodus said, "You join us. It stands to reason that I should hold a banquet to welcome you, but now is a special period. It seems that I can only make up for you after this matter has passed. It's time for your welcome dinner, and then I will call all the consultants and introduce you to them. From now on, you will all be colleagues, and you can communicate and help each other if you have any problems." Commodore said.