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Chapter 118 Cai Jing’s reward

Cai Jing's son-in-law Liang Shijie is the magistrate of Yunzhou at the moment.

Now that Cai Jing is back as prime minister, I'm afraid it won't be long before Liang Shijie will be transferred to Daming Mansion in Beijing.

Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the status of this famous mansion has been very important, and it has always been one of the focuses of party disputes in the imperial court.

As one of the Four Capitals, Damingfu is located on Hebei Road. It has fertile land, a vast territory, and frequent trade exchanges between the north and the south. It is an important military town integrating politics, economy, culture, military and other aspects.

Daming Mansion is located to the north of the Yellow River. Due to its strategic location, it is the northern barrier of Tokyo-Bianliang City and the throat of the Song Dynasty's northern defense line.

There are 50,000 forbidden troops, 30,000 Xiang troops, and 20,000 miscellaneous auxiliary troops stationed in Daming Mansion, with a total force of more than 100,000.

The city has a population of more than one million, and there are countless large and small granaries. It is also a fortress for military grain reserves.

Therefore, whoever holds Daming Palace in his hand will have a sharp weapon in the court.

Moreover, at this time, the Zhao Guan family began to think of regaining Yan Yun, and the Daming Mansion was the first to bear the brunt and was the most critical.

The first thing Cai Jing thought of when he returned to prime minister was to firmly control the Daming Mansion in Beijing.

Who can go out to Damingfu and serve as the left-behind sexton in Beijing and the pacifying envoy of Damingfu Road?

During this time, Cai Jing thought about it and still felt that his son-in-law Liang Shijie was qualified for the job.

Therefore, we first sent Gao An, the young steward of the government, to visit Yunzhou City and communicate with Liang Shijie first.

Zhang Zhengdao naturally didn't know about these important events in the court. He was a small person, but he could guess that Gao An went to Yunzhou City to visit Liang Shijie, which was already considered an extremely smart person.

Gao An couldn't help but put away his contempt and said seriously: "To tell you the truth, Mr. Cai will regain his position in the next few days."

Zhang Zhengdao pretended to be overjoyed and shouted: "Congratulations to Mr. Cai."

Gao An smiled and said: "I also want to congratulate Zhang Guanren."

Zhang Zhengdao asked in confusion: "What am I happy about?"

Gao An said: "My husband has already said hello, and soon the court will accept his fate, and Zhang Guanren will take up the post of inspection of Qinghe County."

Zhang Zhengdao was stunned, Qinghe County inspection?

This is not the official position of his dead father-in-law, Wu Qianhu.

Gao An continued: "It happened that the previous inspection officer died, and the position of inspection officer in Qinghe County became vacant. My husband was still worried about arranging a suitable responsibility for Mr. Zhang. It is just the right time."

"Yes, my father-in-law died at the wrong time." Zhang Zhengdao secretly smiled bitterly.

Listening to Gao An continue: "During this period, Zhang Guanren stole the show in Bianliang City."

Zhang Zhengdao asked: "What kind of limelight can I get?"

Gao An said with a smile: "At the Yuanxi Festival hall meeting, the Zhao family relied on singing two poems written by Zhang Guanren to beat the Li family, and the scenery was endless."

"Recently, Zhang Guanren's name was revealed by the Zhao family. Everyone in Bianliang City is talking about it and is very curious about you."

"With your talent and knowledge, why don't you go to Beijing to take the exam and make a career, why bother to become a martial artist?" Gao An was very puzzled by this and couldn't help but ask his doubts.

How can Zhang Zhengdao tell the truth? Is it possible that he wants to tell Gao An now that the two poems he wrote were all copied?

With a wry smile, Zhang Zhengdao said perfunctorily: "I don't think I have any talent. It's all a sudden inspiration and a good hand."

Gao An still regrets that the man in front of him chose to be a martial artist.

However, everyone has his own ambitions. Since this person has chosen to join Cai Xianggong's family, whether he is civil or military, he is serving the Xianggong, so he will naturally be useful.

Although Cai Xianggong has old officials all over the world, the military affairs are only in the hands of Tong Guan. If he can secretly support a smart person in the army, it will be beneficial to Xianggong.

Gao Anxin had a few thoughts in mind, intending to win over Cai Jing, and then said: "Xiangong Cai has also reconciled the misunderstanding between you and Mr. Gao Jie. Mr. Gao has promised to let this matter go.

Investigate."

Zhang Zhengdao was really overjoyed this time. He didn't expect Cai Jing's casual words to help him out.

"I would like to thank my husband." Zhang Zhengdao raised his wine glass and said loudly: "I would like to ask the senior management to bring some local specialties from Qinghe County back to Bianliang City for me to honor my husband."

"Of course, the role of senior executive is also indispensable." Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile.

Gao An had a drink with him.

"I have heard about Mrs. Wei's reputation, but I didn't expect you to be so brave and dare to compete with Mr. Gao." Gao An looked at Zhang Zhengdao and saw that his smile was a little stiff, so he laughed and said, "If it weren't for those two songs of yours,

When this shocking work reaches the ears of officials, Mr. Cai will not be able to change it for you."

Zhang Zhengdao did not expect that he had already registered with Zhao Ji, and he pretended to be excited and said: "My humble work has actually reached the ears of officials. I am very ashamed."

"If this were not the case, how could Mr. Gao Jie give up so easily?" Gao An said with a half-smile but not a smile: "It's true that you have a good life."

Zhang Zhengdao took out a breath and replied: "It's really a fluke. I have the hard work to manage the affairs in front of my husband and say a few kind words for me."

Gao An raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It depends on whether you know how to behave."

"I understand." Zhang Zhengdao poured wine for him and asked, "Does the senior executive have any other important matters that you can tell me?"

The senior executive shook his head and said: "Call them in."

Zhang Zhengdao then got up and went outside, calling the two sisters he had arranged earlier to come in and accompany Gao An to have a drink.

He also had a few drinks with her, and then he wisely withdrew and went downstairs to talk to Mother Li.

"Official, I'm not complaining. After you redeemed Li Jiao'er, the number of diners in Li Chun Courtyard has decreased by more than 20%." Mother Li took Zhang Zhengdao's arm and expressed her bitterness.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Mother Li, you are really good at exaggerating. If you only have one missing Li Jiao'er, can your Li Chun Courtyard collapse?"

Mother Li said with a bitter face: "My dear official, how do you understand? The girls here are all brought up since childhood. This sister is good at talking, playing, playing and singing, and is proficient in everything. She is also beautiful.

Out of ten, one can come out."

"Li Jiaoer spent more than ten years of my hard work." Mother Li slapped herself with a backhand and said with regret: "It's all my fault for being confused and greedy for the money of a high official."

Zhang Zhengdao put his hands behind his back and looked around the Lichun Courtyard. It was magnificent and brightly lit, and it was worthy of being the leading goulan in Qinghe County.

"Mother Li, I have a good idea. I wonder if you want to hear it?" Zhang Zhengdao said casually.

Mother Li grabbed Zhang Zhengdao's sleeve and shouted loudly: "Official, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "If Mother Li wants the business to be more prosperous, it would actually be easy."

"Sir, please tell me quickly, I'm so anxious." Mother Li urged.

Zhang Zhengdao pointed at the sisters in Lichun Court, shook his head and said, "The clothes these sisters are wearing can be changed."

Mother Li's eyes lit up. She also secretly took a look at the special features of the Lion Building. The clothes of the girls simply shocked her.

As soon as those white thighs were exposed, they attracted the eyes of all the men.