Ming Teng swallowed his saliva. No, he didn't want it. Mr. Meng was his uncle's master. He knew a little about how his uncle had been through these years. "Grandpa, your grandson will definitely change his mind."
Zhou Shuren rubbed Mingrui's hair and said, "Don't be depressed. If you don't do well this time, try harder next time. Grandpa believes Mingrui will catch up."
Mingrui was stunned for a moment. Grandpa touched his head. Grandpa just touched his head. His little face was red with excitement. He nodded heavily, "Grandpa, your grandson will definitely work hard."
Ming Teng was a little envious because his grandfather had never touched his head. However, looking at the excited Mingrui, as the older brother, he decided not to compete with his younger brother.
Changzhong pulled his nephew into his father's arms and said, "Dad, when my son grows up, he will win first place and bring glory to us."
Minghui also raised his fat hands, "My grandson will also work hard to win glory."
Forget about being the first, he didn’t dare to even think about it. He looked at his uncle with admiration. His uncle was really brave enough to say it!
Zhou Shuren had high expectations for his own son. He picked up Changzhong and said, "Then daddy is waiting for Changzhong to pass the imperial examination and come back as the top scholar."
Changzhong nodded with a smile, "Yeah."
Ming Teng widened his eyes. He wondered if his uncle knew what he had promised. The top scholar!
The next day, outside the gate of the capital, the army had completed its repairs. Yao Zheyu returned triumphantly on horseback. He looked back at the soldiers behind him and tightened the reins. Although this time was difficult, the result was good. Thinking of Yao Hou Mansion, the second son of Yao Hou Mansion could be turned into a fool. Should he be glad that his wife did not live in the mansion
Otherwise, it is not certain whether his son could be born. Thinking of his son, his heart was burning with worry.
Zhou Shuren stood behind the Shangshu. Today, the Emperor was alone with all the officials to welcome the soldiers. The Crown Prince did not show up, but several princes were there.
The last time when the emperor welcomed the triumphant soldiers, he brought the prince with him, but this time he didn't. Zhou Shuren's ears were very useful, and because he was some distance away from the emperor, some officials behind him started talking about it.
Xiao Qing coughed and lowered his voice, "No matter what others say, just shut up."
While they were discussing this, the emperor didn't know that among the guards around him, no one knew who was watching them.
Zhou Shuren and Qiu Yan hurriedly said, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren is not tall, which is a sad thing. Lord Xiao, whose back is a little bent due to his age, is still taller than him. He only heard the sound of horse hooves and neat footsteps, and could not see the situation in front. He was really sad, and at this time he especially missed the modern tall men who were over 1.8 meters tall.
The emperor looked at the most elite soldiers of the court with a calm face. He had seen this kind of scene many times. When he was rebelling, he had visited the military camp many times to boost morale. He did not feel uncomfortable with the murderous aura coming towards him. In times of war, the murderous aura of the soldiers was the most serious.
However, the emperor was excited. During his reign, he dealt with two powerful and warlike foreign tribes. The word "expansion" crossed his mind, but he quickly suppressed it. Now there are still hidden dangers, so he should first clean up the internal affairs. As for expansion, let the prince take care of it. After all, he is old.
Zhou Shuren was standing at the back. He couldn't hear what was said in front of him. From time to time, he could hear the roars of soldiers. Well, it sounded exciting, but there was no other feeling. The difference between voice and video was too great. It was perfect but not shocking.
On the contrary, he had been standing for too long. What he wanted most was to rest. He had been standing for an hour and a half, a full three hours. His legs really couldn't bear it anymore. He looked up at the Shangshu and then at Lord Qiu. Well, these two were still standing very steadily. This was all because they had practiced when attending court.
After waiting for a while, the emperor returned to the palace, and the officials were finally able to get on the carriage. Zhou Shuren helped Lord Xiao get on the carriage first, followed by Lord Qiu, and finally himself because of his lower rank.
After getting on the carriage, Zhou Shuren sat by the window. The carriage stopped on both sides and did not move, to make way for the generals who could enter the city.
This time Zhou Shuren was able to see it, and he thought that the video was indeed the best. A war horse is a war horse, and he wanted one.
Yao Zheyu looked at both sides and was stunned. He thought he had seen it wrong. He looked again and was silent. Although he had not seen Lord Zhou for almost a year, he still remembered what Lord Zhou looked like. It was actually Lord Zhou.
Yao Zheyu felt a little dizzy. Zhou Shuren went to Beijing? He actually went to Beijing!
Wasn't this speed too fast? He turned his head and looked back, but he couldn't see it anymore. Although he couldn't see it, the position of his carriage was particular. The one so close to the front was an important official in the court, at least a third-rank official.
Yao Zheyu's mind was filled with the words "third grade" and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.
Zhou Shuren also saw Yao Zheyu, and stroked his beard, thinking, is he so scary? Yao Zheyu's expression just now was as if he had seen a ghost!
After waiting for a while, the carriage finally moved. We returned to the Ministry of Revenue to rest for a while and then continued our work. Today we had to take away the pension money from the Ministry of Revenue, and yes, also the reward money.
The Ministry of Revenue had already known about the Emperor's decree to reward military generals. Zhou Shuren also knew how much silver each soldier would be rewarded with. Therefore, the Ministry of Revenue was well-informed.
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works came to collect the approved silver. Zhou Shuren was in charge. "The silver is ready. We need to sign and stamp it here."
Lord Fang, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, said jokingly, "The Minister asked me to come and collect the silver today. I confirmed it several times before I believed it."
Zhou Shuren felt sad when he heard this. "Please check the number."
Lord Fang was really excited. It was the first time he received silver so readily, and the amount was not halved. It was such a surprise. He couldn't help but look at Lord Zhou. He had been dealing with the Ministry of Revenue for many years. Recently, the Ministry of Revenue had been paying out large sums of silver. Although it had also received a large sum, the Ministry of Revenue did not give silver to everyone.
So the root of the problem lies with Lord Zhou.
Zhou Shuren, "Is there anything on my face?"
Lord Fang smiled and said, "No, I just found it right for Lord Zhou to go to the Ministry of Revenue."
Zhou Shuren, “… .”
Soon, the amount was lightened, and for the first time, Lord Fang signed his name in a cool manner, "Lord Zhou, I'll invite you for tea when there's a chance."
It is very important that there is someone in the Ministry of Revenue who can say a few words. We must make friends with Lord Zhou.
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Okay."
"Then I won't bother you any more."
"Master Fang, I'll take you there."
"No, stay."
Having said that, Lord Fang left first.
Zhou Shuren took his foot back and said, "Okay, let's go back to work!"
In the evening, at Zhou's house, Changzhong sat on a chair, "Mom, aren't we waiting for Dad to have dinner together?"
Zhulan said, "Your father won't come back for dinner."
Changzhong was unhappy, "Dad doesn't live at home again."
Chang Lian smiled and said, "Dad is not not coming back to live with us. Dad has gone to the palace to attend the celebration banquet and will not be back until very late. So you don't have to wait for him to eat."
Changzhong understood, "Mom, why don't you explain it clearly?"
Zhulan smiled and said, "I haven't even finished talking yet, but you took over the conversation. You can't blame me for this."
Changzhong puffed up his cheeks and said, “Mom did it on purpose, she must have done it on purpose.”
Inside the palace, the celebration banquet had already started for a while. Zhou Shuren was already half full. Feeling Yao Zheyu looking at him, Zhou Shuren raised his glass.
Yao Zheyu picked up the wine glass and toasted back. Comparing yourself with others will make you feel nauseous. Zhou Shuren became the Minister of Revenue. When he thought of the official position he had obtained, he was silent!