Chapter 1548 Xin Zi Juan appended
This is the first time for Er Li Du to officially come to Feng Mansion.
As officials, theoretically they cannot have direct contact with important officials like the Fu Cheng. For example, the official office should deal with the experience of the department, and the execution office should deal with the recommended officials. However, this is only theoretically true. If the head of a key department does not get the nod of the actual person in power in the yamen, it is impossible for him to sit securely.
Li Wenzheng and Li Jianxing should both be regarded as Feng Ziying's confidants. Although they have not officially been Feng Ziying's wings for a long time, after experiencing the investigation of the Jingtong Ercang case, their performance has been recognized by Feng Ziying.
Especially Li Jianxing.
Li Wenzheng had already initially gained Feng Ziying's recognition when he was transferred from the prison secretary to the official secretary. The Jingtong Ercang case only further consolidated his position as Feng Ziying's number one confidant among the officials, while Li Jianxing was here His performance in the case was remarkable, so he was quickly promoted from acting clerk to full-time official.
"Second brother, is this your first time to come to your residence?" Li Jianxing waited until the carriage stopped and got off the car first. He glanced at General Shenwu's residence from a distance, which did not look very eye-catching, and looked at those who got off the carriage. Li Wenzheng said.
Second brother is just an honorific title. Li Wenzheng is two years older than him. Both of them have the same surname: Li. They also worked as officials in the Shuntian government office for many years. When Li Wenzheng was the prison clerk, Li Jianxing was the prison clerk. As Li Wenzheng's assistant, In fact, although the two have the same surname, they are not related at all, and they cannot even tell of their seniority.
"I have been here before, but I have never entered the house. I just delivered the post. I didn't dare to take the liberty to come in and visit the Lord before." Li Wenzheng didn't hide it either.
Calculating time, it was only half a year before Feng Ziying came to Shuntian Mansion to take up the post of Prime Minister, and it was only four or five months before he became a member of Feng Ziying's circle. He considered himself to be one of the first to join Master Feng.
"Well, this little brother is also worried." Li Jianxing stroked his beard under his chin and said with deep emotion, "If you want to say that the adults treat us well, we in the torture chamber are the most miserable and tired. We have three religions and nine streams, and everyone has to be treated like one." However, for so many years, and my second brother has been the secretary of the execution room for more than ten years, I have never seen the Supreme Master think about it. Are the people in our execution room really inferior to those in the household and ceremonial rooms? That is, in Only after you become the Prime Minister can you look down upon the people in our torture chamber."
They were not scholars by background, but even if they were literate and proficient in pen and ink, scholars would not take on the role of officials who held great power in the eyes of ordinary people but were considered a lowly position in the eyes of scholars.
Although they are all officials, it is obvious that the people in the Lifang, Hufang and Lifang feel that they are superior to others. The chief official of the Lifang, the first room in the seventh house, is either the official of the Lifang who takes over, or the Hufang. Or the transfer of the secretary of the ceremonial room. Since the establishment of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has never been a precedent for the transfer of the secretary of the official room of Shuntian Prefecture from the secretary of the execution room, but Feng Ziying made an exception here.
Not only was Li Wenzheng transferred to the position of Secretary of the Li's Chamber, but the Secretary of the Prison Chamber was also taken over by the Clerk of the Prison Chamber. This made everyone in the Prison Chamber feel very excited. They all felt that the Lord Fu Cheng trusted the people in the Prison Chamber so much, which was a disservice to the Prison Chamber gang. People's recognition, they cannot live up to this trust.
Li Wenzheng also nodded in agreement with Li Jianxing’s statement.
In fact, his relationship with Li Jianxing was not very close before, but they have been able to get along harmoniously with each other for many years. In the execution room and in the third class of yamen, each has its own group of people. Because of this, Li Wenzheng was selected by Feng Ziying as the secretary of the office. When officials later asked him for his opinion on who should take over as prison chief, Li Wenzheng considered it over and over again and recommended Li Jianxing, who was not the closest person to him.
Because he knew that after he left, only Li Jianxing could firmly secure the position of prison secretary, and only Li Jianxing could assist Mr. Feng in the subsequent handling of the Jingtong Ercang case to the greatest satisfaction of Mr. Feng.
If the investigation of this case did not achieve the best results due to his own selfish desires, it would undoubtedly make Mr. Feng doubt his own vision and ambition.
He didn't want to be replaced soon after he took up the position of office clerk.
Because of this, he strongly recommended Li Jianxing, and the performance of Li Jianxing, who later acted as the prison secretary, did not disappoint everyone, so Li Wenzheng was able to straighten his chest in front of Feng Ziying.
"Look, there are quite a few people waiting to visit you at your residence." Li Wenzheng slowed down and his eyes wandered, "Well, is that Commander Liang from the Military and Horse Department in Zhongcheng? He came out. Well, I recognize that carriage. From Prince Zhonghui's Mansion, I only heard that your Excellency has a close relationship with Prince Zhongshun, but I didn't expect that Prince Zhonghui also had contacts with you... Who is that? Jianxing, it should be Mr. Fang, the prefect of Tongzhou, right? I know his elder, That’s right, it’s him,…”
Li Wenzheng couldn't help stroking his beard. The last time he came, he just brought greeting cards and gifts, but he also knew that he was not qualified to pay a visit, so he put it down and left. This time he came here was different. He also got Master Feng's approval in advance, so Only then will he come hand in hand with Li Jianxing.
Unexpectedly, I saw an endless stream of people coming and going as soon as I arrived. Although I was mentally prepared for it, I was very shocked when I saw this situation. This shows Master Feng's reputation and power in Beijing.
“That’s Yunchuan’s Mansion?” Li Jianxing also looked at it with interest, “Then beyond that is Hulunhou’s Mansion, right?”
"Well, sir, I have one family and three children. I heard that the third family has not yet passed the door. She is the daughter of Lin Gong, the former salt censor of the Lianghuai River, but it is coming soon. I heard that it will be next year." Li Wenzhang's news is good He must be much more informed than Li Jianxing.
“Then I would like to congratulate you, sir.” Li Jianxing nodded.
The basic rules still need to be followed when visiting someone’s home. Although Mr. Feng repeatedly reiterated his refusal to do so, it is his first visit this year, so there is no reason not to be polite.
The disciples of the Feng Mansion are very polite, not at all arrogant or greedy as they imagined, and they are very disciplined.
It can be seen that these concierges are all from the military, and most of them have disabilities in their legs, feet or body. There is even one who has only one eye. They are probably left behind by fighting in the army.
This shows that the Feng family cares about old friendships very much. These disciples obviously followed Master Feng and his father used to fight on the side wall and left a disability, but the Feng family arranged for them to live in their own house and have a stable meal. Having such a coach can be said to be a success. Incomparable benevolence and righteousness.
The door bags have been prepared a long time ago. Before coming, Li Wenzheng had inquired about the Feng Mansion's rules for door bags, which cannot exceed fifty yuan. If the price exceeds 50 yuan, they will not be accepted.
The most difficult people to get rid of are the servants of the nobles in the capital. It is not uncommon for them to bully the superiors and deceive the inferiors, and to take advantage of others. In times of emergency, it is not uncommon for the crazy ones to demand as much as one, two or two taels for the door package. .
Feng Ziying initially did not want his residence to collect door packages, but this was the custom for official residences in Beijing. If he broke this rule, it would make him stand out from the crowd and become the target of public criticism, so he simply set a rule for the concierge in the mansion. They only charge fifty dollars at most. If they don't give it, they have to record it for themselves.
Naturally, people like Lian Guoshi, Zheng Chongjian, and Fang Youdu didn't need to be given a package when they came. The concierges were all familiar with them. On the contrary, people like King Zhongshun came. Although they were familiar with each other, they still had to pay special attention. It is also a style difference between fellow scholars and other officials.
The concierge ushered the two of them in. After entering the outer courtyard, the concierge no longer took care of them. A dedicated servant or maid from the mansion came to introduce them.
The little maid led the two of them to the side door of the middle courtyard. A tall and handsome maid with a fair face was already waiting. After a slight blessing, she said, "My lords, please come with me. My uncle has guests at this time, please wait a moment." "
Li Wenzheng and Li Jianxing also quietly looked at the layout of the Shenwu General's Mansion.
It looks like it should be an old house with some age. The third courtyard leads to the cross-courtyard next to it. For example, Master Feng’s study room for entertaining guests should be the east cross-courtyard.
This girl has a Beijing accent, but natives like Li Wenzheng and Li Jianxing, who were born and raised in central Beijing, can tell that there is a bit of a Nanzhi accent in this girl's speech, which is crisper and softer than the Beijing accent.
According to Li Wenzheng and Li Jianxing’s knowledge, Mr. Feng’s ancestral home should be Shandong and he has lived in Datong, Shanxi for a long time. Most of the personal maids in such key positions have followed him since childhood and should not have Nanyin.
Of course, this kind of speculation just passed through their minds. It was none of their business what kind of maids and slaves Mr. Feng used in his home. They just wanted to know as much as possible about their immediate boss who decided their own destiny, so that they could learn more about it in the future. Effectively bring relationships closer.
Jinchuaner took the two of them to the waiting room, arranged for the maid to bring tea to the two guests, and was about to leave.
Li Wenzheng smiled and called to the other party: "Girl, we are your subordinates. This is the first time we come to your residence. If there is anything you don't understand, please remind me."
Soon, Li Wenzheng and Li Jianzhang presented a souvenir, a small bag of tips.
Jin Chuan'er was taken aback and quickly declined: "My lords, you are my subordinates and your guests. You should know the rules of Feng Mansion. This kind of thing is absolutely not allowed. Don't harm your servants."
Li Wenzheng and Li Jianxing both nodded secretly and said that Feng Mansion was strict in running the family, which was worthy of its reputation.
“That’s because we were abrupt. In fact, we just shared our intentions and had no other intentions...”
Jinchuaner waved her hands repeatedly, "You must not do this. You two adults must not do this in our Feng Mansion in the future, otherwise you will only disappoint me."
Superiors evaluate their subordinates, and subordinates must also weigh their superiors. This is what is called a king choosing his ministers based on their talents, and ministers choosing their rulers based on their knowledge. The same is true for bosses and subordinates.
Feng Ziying liked these two people because they were capable, familiar with the situation, and willing to follow him. So when they treated Feng Ziying, they also saw that Feng Ziying had a bright future and was bold in doing things. Of course, in terms of personal ethics, it was also good. If you are profitable, you are not a good king.
Judging from what we have learned about the Feng family tradition, Feng Ziying should be a worthy monarch to follow.
(End of this chapter)