Lin Fei left, but left Bian Jing in a mess!
Kaifeng Prefecture didn't care about that anymore and just closed down its business. The lawsuit should have been stopped half a month ago, but it was delayed until today thanks to Zhang Fei.
Fortunately, a heavy snow fell and covered up the mess.
on vacation!
Let’s talk about it next year!
However, the young emperor still used the eunuch's mouth to severely complain about the censor.
Look at what you did
I didn't know anything and just got scared.
I'm embarrassed for you.
But in response to the emperor's complaints, the censors said they would do the same thing next time.
... ...
Although Kaifeng Prefecture was closed at this time, Zhang Fei was at work.
He will officially take over Fan's Bookstore today.
The timing is actually just right. The government offices are on holiday and there is not much work to do, so it is a perfect opportunity to sort out internal affairs.
In the morning, Zhang Fei came to Xu's house wearing a thick cloak and happened to meet Xu Zun who was on vacation at home.
"Is there something that brings you here so early?" Xu Zun asked curiously.
Zhang Fei said hurriedly, "I'm here to wait for Madam Xu to go to Fan's Bookstore together."
Xu Zun also knew about Xu Zhiqian joining the Fan Family Bookstore. He was actually somewhat reluctant because he was now more concerned about Xu Zhiqian's marriage.
But he did not object. He did not like to interfere in his children's lives. As long as they did not make mistakes of principle, he was still very relieved about the children, because he had raised them to know right from wrong since they were young. He waved to Zhang Fei and said, "Don't rush to go. I just have something to talk to you about."
"Yes." Zhang Fei entered the room, sat down, and asked, "What can I do for you, benefactor?"
Xu Zun said: "Recently, many ministers have come to the court to praise your mastery of law and outstanding intelligence, and hope that the court will recruit you to serve as an official."
"ah?"
Zhang Fei was surprised and asked, "Is this true?"
Xu Zun said: "I will never lie to you."
Compared with the case of Li Si, the situation this time was very different. Not only did the officials not secretly make trouble for Zhang Fei or call for his death, but they also praised Zhang Fei for his outstanding abilities and even petitioned the emperor to recruit Zhang Fei to serve as an official in the court.
Zhang Fei asked in confusion: "Why is this?"
If it was Xu Zun who recommended him, then he could understand it, but if it was other ministers who recommended him...
This can only be the weasel paying New Year's greetings to the chicken!
Xu Zun smiled bitterly and said, "They tried to encircle and suppress you like that, but they failed. Instead, they helped you to advance to a higher level. Therefore..."
Although he didn't finish, the point was self-evident.
They regard Zhang Fei as the Song Jiang of the legal world.
This is Zhao'an!
In the Song Dynasty, there was an awesome way to become an official, and that was to rebel.
As long as you can repel the imperial court's encirclement and suppression several times like Song Jiang did, the imperial court will choose to grant amnesty.
The ministers of the Song Dynasty all had extremely good financial management skills. The cost of a siege campaign would be enough to support them for several lifetimes. Why not just issue an amnesty order to save money, effort, and deaths
What's more, they were able to repel the imperial court's encirclement and suppression, proving that these people are capable!
The same is true for Zhang Fei. After this lawsuit, the two queen dowagers can be said to owe him a favor. What should he do
However, Zhang Fei acquired Fanjia Bookstore and had greater litigation rights, and they were also afraid of being entangled by Zhang Fei.
After thinking it over, he decided to use this incident to praise Zhang Fei to death and take the opportunity to summon him into the court. Then, since they are all one family, things will be easier to talk to!
At least there is no need to go to court.
Coincidentally, the emperor had this idea a long time ago but had been procrastinating. It happened that he would start the reform next year and was in short of talents, so he quickly asked Xu Zun to talk to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei smiled awkwardly and said, "Actually, this is all thanks to my benefactor. If not for this, I would also...!"
Xu Zun waved his hand and said, "That depends on your own ability! In fact, I have had this idea for a long time. If you are willing, I will recommend you to serve as an official in the court. This should not be a big problem."
Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zun and hesitated.
He had thought about this problem before, but he thought that the timing of entering the officialdom was too bad. Wang Anshi's reform was imminent and the court would be divided because of it. He did not know how to make a decision for the time being because he knew that Wang Anshi's reform would fail. However, Wang Anshi was very popular at the moment. If he followed Wang Anshi, he would win now but lose in the future. If he followed Sima Guang, although he could win in the future, it was also a question whether he could survive now.
He now has no means to turn the tide.
He didn't want to enter the officialdom until he had made his plans.
"Such a good thing, why are you still hesitating?"
I heard an anxious voice and saw Xu Zhiqian walking in wearing a turquoise cloak.
Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zhiqian and said, "I'm just about to go to the bookstore to show off my skills."
Xu Zhiqian was speechless for a while: "I told you before that those people in the bookstore are all clerks who have no chance to become officials. If they could become officials, why would they go to the bookstore?"
These two professions are really incomparable. In the Song Dynasty, being able to become an official without taking the imperial examination was truly a great honor. Moreover, with the support of the emperor, it would definitely not be an idle position after entering the government. Therefore, Xu Zhiqian really didn't know why Zhang Fei was still hesitating.
Xu Zun was very curious, "Don't you want to be an official?"
Zhang Fei was startled and said quickly: "Of course I am willing. Who doesn't want to be an official?"
Xu Zun asked again: "Then why are you hesitant?"
Zhang Fei was silent for a while, and suddenly asked: "My benefactor, after the Ayun case, didn't you plan to amend the loopholes in the law?"
Xu Zun nodded, but he was even more curious about what this was all about.
Zhang Fei asked: "Are there any results?"
Xu Zun stroked his beard awkwardly. "Amending the law is no small matter. It cannot be accomplished overnight!"
Then he asked curiously, "What does this have to do with this matter?"
Xu Zhiqian also looked at Zhang Fei curiously.
Zhang Fei said, "Because I know that it is very difficult to get something done in the government. Even the benefactor is like this, let alone me. I don't think I can do anything now that I am in the government. Being mediocre will only dampen my ambition. In comparison, I have the final say in the bookstore and can do what I want."
Xu Zhiqian said: "But even if you do a hundred things in the bookstore, it is not as good as doing one thing for the people in the court."
"Who said that!"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I can also work for the court and the people in the bookstore, and gain both fame and fortune."
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously: "What are you going to do?"
Zhang Fei pretended to be profound and said, "You will know when we get to the bookstore later."
Xu Zun hesitated for a moment and said, "You have no achievements. This is a rare opportunity for you. Once you miss it, you may never have it again."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I know, but I have thought it through very clearly."
"Well then! Just think it over carefully."
"Thank you for your understanding."
... ...
In the carriage.
"You really shouldn't turn it down right away. This is a very rare opportunity."
Xu Zhiqian still didn't seem to understand this.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "If I can create the first opportunity, I can create the second opportunity. Right now, my mind is on the bookstore."
Xu Zhiqian said: "The bookstore is just a lawsuit, why should we spend so much time on it."
Zhang Fei said: "You will know later."
The two took a carriage to the Fan Family Bookstore. As soon as they got off the carriage, Fan Li came out to greet them, "Sanlang, you are finally here. Mr. Ma, Mr. Fan, Mr. Chen and others have been waiting for you for a long time."
Zhang Fei asked, "What are they doing here?"
Fan Li said, "They came to congratulate you. They know you will officially take charge of the bookstore today."
After this incident, Fan Li was truly in awe of Zhang Fei and spoke to him in a very respectful tone.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Please tell everyone in the store not to leave. After I entertain Mr. Ma and his friends, we will have a meeting to discuss what to do next year."
"I have already given the orders." Fan Li said excitedly.
When he arrived at the back hall, he saw three wealthy men, Ma Tianhao, Fan Yong and Chen Maoqian, sitting in the hall. There was a big brazier in the middle with hot wine beside them. When they saw Zhang Fei coming, they didn't stand up and just drank the wine.
"Huh? Aren't you here to congratulate?"
Zhang Fei looked at them and said.
Ma Tianhao said: "What are you talking about? We are here to give you money. Let's quickly draft our contract."
As he spoke, he pointed his thumb back.
There were ten large boxes behind him.
Fan Li's eyes lit up.
Fortunately, Zhang Fei chose me.
Chen Maoqian and Fan Yong remained silent.
In fact, they came to congratulate, but the three of them thought that Zhang Fei was too deceptive. However, there was nothing they could do. This kind of cooperation had never happened before, so they could only find Zhang Fei.
But Zhang Fei's arrogance must be suppressed, otherwise, this kid will be in trouble and will always be controlled by him in the future.
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "You all seem a little dissatisfied with this?"
Chen Maoqian shook his head and said, "It's indeed a little too expensive. I won't dare to come to you next time."
Fan Li was speechless after hearing this. Although he was happy, he felt that this was a bit too harsh. An ordinary business cooperation contract was worth several hundred strings of cash.
"I do not believe."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "You'll have to come to me next time, because it's worth it."
Fan Yong said: "No matter how valuable it is, it can't be worth so much money."
"I don't want to argue with you, let's just talk about the facts!"
Zhang Fei stretched out his hand to the side, and Li Si quickly handed over a document. Zhang Fei did not show them any courtesy. Now he was also a boss-level figure, so he threw the document directly next to Ma Tianhao.
"See for yourself!"
Having said that, he, Xu Zhiqian and Fan Li came to the main seat and sat down.
Isn't it just a cooperation contract? No matter how well it is drafted, what good can it do? It has no endorsement from the court, so what is there to be so arrogant about
Ma Tianhao glanced at Zhang Fei, picked up the document and read: "Shareholding system?"