boo~
As soon as the cork was pulled out, the sweet smell of wine permeated the carriage.
A few fingers of his left hand tucked together and drilled the cork into the palm of his hand. Hong Jiu slowly raised the wine bag and adjusted the angle of his neck accordingly.
But just when the amber-colored wine was about to overflow, he suddenly stopped, and mechanically and rigidly pressed the cork back into the wine bag.
ah~
He casually threw the wine bag into the corner, Hong Jiu slumped onto the cushion and sighed silently.
Although he felt that he had done nothing wrong, after sending off the deaf eldest and second son, he still had the urge to get drunk and relieve his worries.
But now is not the time for him to be drunk.
I don't know how long it took, the surrounding of the carriage gradually became noisy, and the sound of vigorous hawking urged Hong Jiu to sit up straight again.
He swiped and pulled with his backhand, and he didn't know where to find a small mirror the size of a slap, holding it in his palm and adjusting the expression on his face.
It wasn't until the stiffness and decadence completely disappeared, until the face was filled with a humble yet sunny smile, that Hong Jiu put down the mirror in satisfaction and opened the heavy curtains.
In the morning light, the Dali Temple with high walls and mansions became more solemn and solemn. Even the two lazy yamen outside the main entrance seemed to be given a different color.
Seeing this scene, the depression in Hong Jiu's heart quietly weakened by three points.
It's also time to make a cut from the past!
After all, his future is not in Shanxi Lane, but behind this high wall and in the mansion!
The carriage quickly circled to the east corner gate of Dali Temple, but did not stop, but continued to run towards the side gate at the northeast corner. Although the daily entry and exit are from the east corner gate, the place where the officers and yamen ordered the mao is actually Near the side door in the northeast corner of the morning.
It is said to be a side gate, but it is actually wider than the east corner gate. This is because the stables of the officials are also nearby—yes, they must be officials of high rank to be eligible to use the stables in the yamen for free.
As for officials like Hong Jiu, even if they brought their own carriages, they could only put them in the privately run parking lot around Dali Temple.
Less gossip.
But he said that Hong Jiu got off the carriage, nodded to the gatekeeper without being arrogant or arrogant, and then walked to the southwest corner under the complicated eyes of the two.
When he was about to reach the door, he bumped into two scribes from the right temple.
After retreating for a long time, the two scribes finally took the lead.
This scene seems to be very peaceful.
But the sense of alienation contained in it is beyond words.
After all, Hong Jiu's origin as a beggar is no longer a secret in Dali Temple, not to mention that the officials are ashamed to be in the company, even the yamen are discriminated against.
But Hong Jiu was specially recruited by Sun Shaozong.
No matter how repulsive they were, there were only a handful of people in this Dali Temple who dared to show Hong Jiu's face.
So every time he faced Hong Jiu, he was so polite and estranged.
Fortunately, Hong Jiu didn't care too much.
Think back to the time when he was begging, the cold reception he received was a hundred times more
And he believes that one day, those contempt hidden in his heart will turn into awe for him!
With ambition, Hong Jiu pushed open the door and walked into Dianmao, and swept the room at will, a clear-cut scene came into his eyes.
Four or five scribes were scattered on both sides, but in front of the roster dotted in the middle, there was a person standing alone.
Seeing this, Hong Jiu walked up to the isolated person without hesitation, bowed and jokingly said, "Assistant Zhao, you're such a big evil spirit today."
That Zhao Gang returned the salute with a bitter face, took advantage of the situation to let the roster out, pointed to the outside, and walked out silently.
As soon as he left, the scribes who were originally scattered on both sides stepped forward and greeted Hong Jiu.
Hong Jiu saluted with a smile, but his mind flew to that Zhao Gang just now.
Speaking of the identity of this assistant Zhao, there are some similarities with him. Although the assistant Zhao is not a beggar, he is a barbarian from Wuxi Prefecture.
Not long after Mr. Sun took office last month, he transferred Zhao Nan, but at that time he was only a slave of the Sun family. It was not until the beginning of this month that he and Hong Jiu became officials of Dali Temple together with Hong Jiu.
To be honest, Hong Jiu's identity is actually higher than that of Zhao's gang. After all, although he is not in the mainstream, he can be regarded as an official.
But in front of Zhao Nan, Hong Jiu didn't dare to trust him at all. Although his identity as a family slave is more shackled, in a sense, it also means a more intimate relationship.
What's more, Zhao Nan is now inspecting Zuo Temple with the newly arrived Master Qin. In the past few days, he has punished a group of slack officials. It is precisely because of this that others will avoid Zhao Nan when they see him.
I heard that Master Sun still intends to spread this rectification picket to the entire Dali Temple. At that time, Zhao Nan's deterrent power will increase a lot.
However, Hong Jiu and Zhao Nan are quite sympathetic to each other.
Because Zhao Nan just now seemed to signal to himself that he would wait outside, so Hong Jiu perfunctory said a few words from the scribes, and hurriedly chased out the point.
Sure enough, after going out, he saw Zhao Nan copying his hands, and Zhenghou was in the shadow of the gatehouse.
Hong Jiu rushed over in three steps and took two steps, and handed in his accusation: "Lao Zhao's gang has been waiting for a long time."
After a pause, he said again tentatively, "But Master Sun, what do you want to ask?"
When he said this, Hong Jiu was excited and frightened.
Excitedly, if Sun Shaozong specially asked Zhao Nan to come over to arrange tasks for him, it would show the importance he attached to him.
What is frightening is that Zuo Temple is now carrying out a picket and rectification movement, which has really offended many people.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Nan shook his head and said: "It's not that the master has any orders, it's someone Zhao who has some personal affairs and wants to ask Assistant Manager Hong for help."
Private matter
Hong Jiu was stunned for a moment, and asked more and more carefully, "But I don't know what's going on?"
"I don't know if Associate Hong can know Lord Wang Zhen Wang?"
Wang Zhen
Hong Jiu pondered for a while, and then suddenly said: "But one of the personal guard commanders when Master Sun went south to suppress the rebellion?"
"Exactly."
Zhao Nan nodded: "Yesterday, Mr. Wang's errand was set, and Jigong was promoted to the Hundred Households of the Beizhen Fusi Inspectorate - Mr. Wang is going to hold a banquet at home to celebrate today, and Zhao is also invited, but it's just that …”
"Just how?"
"It's just that Zhao spends a lot of money on weekdays, and he is really shy, and he can't even buy a gift that is on the table."
Zhao Nan spread his hands and looked at Hong Jiu with a burning gaze, as if he was looking forward to Hong Jiu's generous donation.
However, others may not have inquired clearly, but Hong Jiu knew that Zhao Nanan used to be a businessman, and he was the most careful person.
Therefore, Zhao Nan put on this face, obviously wanting to corrupt himself!
Damn barbarian!
It's crazy when you really want to!
It's a shame that he still had a crush on him in the first place.
Hong Jiu slandered in his heart, but he laughed: "What do I think it is, but it's just a little money, and it's worth asking for help from the helper Zhao? Before noon, I asked people to give them a hundred taels of silver, I don't know if it's enough. not enough?"
Zhao Nan also laughed: "Xie Li Hong really is a quick talker!"
But in an instant, he restrained his smile and said indifferently: "But this money will be waived, and Associate Hong just needs to buy a good gift, and go to Lord Wang with me in the evening to congratulate him."
Go to Wang Zhen's mansion to congratulate
Hong Jiu's heart immediately turned anger into joy.
It turns out that this barbarian is not trying to rip off, but to help Laozi expand his contacts!
Although the Hundred Households of the Supervision Office are responsible for internal supervision, they can be regarded as real powers in the Beizhen Fusi, and even the entire Dazhou officialdom.
To be able to get in touch with him, not to mention a newcomer in the officialdom like Hong Jiu, even a fifth or sixth rank Beijing official would be rushing to it.
Of course, this is even more thanks to Sun Shaozong.
If they both had their backs against his big tree, with Hong Jiu's identity, even if someone introduced them, they would not be able to get into the eyes of Wang Baihu.
However, he said that Hong Jiu was busy and did not fall, and after carefully inquiring about Wang Zhen's preferences, he wished he could rush out immediately and arrange the two gifts in order - in addition to buying for Zhao Nan, he would also give one for himself.
Never thought that before he could set off, a yamen servant flew over and shouted from a distance, "Sun Shaoqing has been ordered to enter the palace for an audience, and quickly retrieved the support!"
With this sentence alone, Hong Jiu and Zhao Nan couldn't care about anything else, and looked at each other in shock. They were both well-informed masters. Naturally, they knew that Sun Shaozong accompanied the prince to the Wangjiang Tower to watch a play last night.
This morning, the emperor sent someone to summon him. Could it be that last night...