Rise From the Humble

A group of officials followed Zhang Jing to greet Zhao Wenhua, and after Zhao Wenhua disembarked, they paid homage.

"Governor Zhang and all the other gentlemen, please get up quickly."

After Zhao Wenhua stood and accepted the gifts from the officials, he said with a smile, and took a step forward to pull Zhang Jing up.

Zhang Jing stood up automatically while Zhao Wenhua was speaking. He didn't even wait for Zhao Wenhua to reach out, which made Zhao Wenhua's stretched out hands feel awkward and his smile froze.

"Mr. Zhao has been traveling all the way and arrived at dusk. He must be tired. The official residence has been arranged. Please come to the official residence to rest. We will take care of Mr. Zhao tomorrow."

After Zhang Jing stood up, he said lightly, expressing his dissatisfaction with Zhao Wenhua's late arrival.

"Haha, thank you Governor Zhang for your concern. I am really lucky and privileged to be able to carry out errands for the Holy Lord. After receiving the order, I was full of energy and could not be tired. I could have arrived in Yingtian an hour earlier, but I passed Linjiang Town, I knew that the talisman paper in Linjiang Town was the best in the world, and I was responsible for offering sacrifices to the sea. How could I miss such an excellent sacrifice, so I stopped in Linjiang Town and compared it with many old talisman paper shops. After spending some time, I carefully selected and purchased some good talisman papers. Although it was a bit complicated and traveling a bit, I didn’t feel tired at all when I thought that I could do more preparations for the sacrifice to the sea. "

Zhao Wenhua smiled slightly, rejected Zhang Jing's arrangement, and explained the reason for his late arrival.

In his words, the reason why he was late was all because of the important task of sacrificing the sea and to fulfill the emperor's orders.

That's called a diligent and conscientious person.

"No wonder Mr. Zhao was able to win the trust of the Holy One and entrusted Mr. Zhao with the important task of offering sacrifices to the sea. It turns out that Mr. Zhao never forgets the important responsibility he shoulders at all times and everywhere. He is really a role model for our generation."

"When we see good people, we think about them. We must learn from Mr. Zhao, emulate Mr. Zhao, and be people who put work first."

After Zhao Wenhua finished speaking, all the officials at the scene praised Zhao Wenhua's professionalism.

Zhao Wenhua was an imperial minister, the well-known son of Yan Songqian, and a heavyweight in the Yan Party. Any identity was enough to make many officials flock to him and praise him.

Zhang Jing snorted and was particularly disdainful of Zhao Wenhua.

Shit, you stopped at Linjiang Town to compare and purchase talismans. You accepted an invitation from a wealthy merchant in Linjiang Town. You stayed there for nearly an hour before you left. I don’t know how many generous gifts you received from the wealthy merchant, and what you accomplished is invisible to others. In order to cover up his power and money transactions, he bought a few carts of talismans and shipped them on board.

Ever since Zhang Jing became the chief wrath of Jiangnan, he had great power, and all the troubles in Jiangnan could not be hidden from him. Zhao Wenhua's every move from Yangzhou to Yingtian was under his control, and was reported at all times.

However, Zhang Jing did not expose Zhao Wenhua's lies on the spot, after all, the other party was now an imperial envoy.

Don't look at the monk's face, look at the emperor's face.

"Since Lord Zhao is not tired, please ask Lord Zhao to move to the Imperial Envoy's Yamen. I have arranged for the etiquette department to prepare a simple meal for Lord Zhao." Zhang Jing said in a calm tone, a formal invitation.

"Master Zhao, please."

All the officials extended their hands to invite Zhao Wenhua to move to the Imperial Envoy Yamen.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, and all my colleagues. It's not important to catch up with the wind and wash away the dust. What I value most is that I can have the opportunity to get to know you and have the help of these talents to complete the important tasks of the Holy Emperor."

Zhao Wenhua glanced at the officials, said with a smile, and put a high hat on all the officials.

"Master Zhao is really ridiculous. We can't be called pillars of talent, but we will do our best to help Master Zhao fulfill his important mission."

Many officials expressed their feelings moved.

"With the help of Governor Zhang and all the gentlemen, I am confident that I can successfully complete the important task entrusted by the Holy One."

Zhao Wenhua bowed to Zhang Jing and all the officials, then followed Zhang Jing's arrangement and moved to the Imperial Envoy's Yamen.

On the way to the imperial envoy's office, Zhao Wenhua got to know officials one by one and above the fourth rank and exchanged a few words.

"Haha, Zihou, I haven't seen you for a long time. Why don't you take the initiative to say hello to me, teacher? You still have to wait for me to ask you."

Zhao Wenhua looked at Zhu Pingan with a smile, waved with a smile, and motioned for Zhu Pingan to come forward and talk.

"Student, meet Mr. Zhao."

Zhu Ping'an had no choice but to go forward and pay homage, holding the disciple ceremony and calling him student.

There is no way, Zhao Wenhua calls himself a teacher in public, and Zhu Ping'an cannot dismantle him in public. Moreover, if we talk about it in general terms, Zhao Wenhua can indeed be called his teacher. The qualification test before the provincial examination that year - the scientific examination , Zhao Wenhua is the examiner, and he is the one he is testing.

"Ah?! Master Zhao and Master Zhu actually have a teacher-student relationship? Why have I never heard Master Zhu talk about it? I didn't expect that there is such an inside story?"

When the nearby officials heard this, they all opened their mouths in surprise. They had no idea that Zhu Ping'an, an enemy of the Strict Party, had a teacher-student relationship with Zhao Wenhua, the leader of the Strict Party, and couldn't help asking curiously.

Can you not be surprised? ! Everyone knows how Zhu Ping'an came to Jiangnan. Zhu Ping'an offended Mr. Yan Ge and Party Yan, so he was demoted to Jingnan and became a small county magistrate.

"Haha, it's a long story. I have a close relationship with Ying Tian. Three years ago, the academic officer of Nanzhili was transferred to Sichuan. I took over as the academic officer of Nanzhili and inspected all prefectures and states in the province. , county school, inspecting the quality of teaching, managing the Imperial College, and presiding over the township examination. It was also that year that Zihou came to Yingtian to take part in the township examination. I was the one who took the scientific examination before the township examination. At that time, Zihou submitted very few papers. Good morning, to tell you the truth, when I first met Zihou, I was still a young boy, and I thought he was a supervising student donated by some noble family. Unexpectedly, I was impressed by the answer sheet and asked questions on the spot. Zihou responded calmly, answered fluently, and was full of literary talent, which amazed me. I voted him first-class on the spot. Tell me, are Zihou and I a teacher and student?"

Zhao Wenhua smiled and spoke, detailing the situation that year and praising Zhu Ping'an.

"Of course they are teachers and students. No wonder Mr. Zhu is so talented at such a young age. It turns out that famous teachers make great disciples."

"With Mr. Zhao as a teacher, teaching knowledge and providing guidance, it's no wonder that Mr. Zhu can reach the fourth rank at such a young age."

"Master Zhu is so lucky. With Master Zhao as his teacher, his future prospects are limitless. I really envy him."

All the officials spoke one after another, with their eyes closed, attributing all Zhu Ping'an's achievements to Zhao Wenhua.

Zhu Pingan twitched his lips with a speechless expression, "Whatever you say, as long as you are happy."