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But it was said that Zhang Zhengdao and Wang Sanguan were led by the old doorman, walked through halls and rooms, and walked an unknown distance before arriving outside Cai Jing's study.

The old man signaled the two of them to wait in the courtyard, while he quietly went inside to report.

After a while, the old disciple came out and whispered: "I want you to come in."

When Zhang Zhengdao saw the old disciple staring at the luggage on his back, he knew what he meant and unloaded the heavy five hundred taels of gold and handed it to the old disciple.

"It's a small gift, I'd like to ask my father-in-law to forward it to my husband when the time comes." Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile.

The old man took the package and didn't pay much attention to it at first. But as soon as he took it, the heavy weight startled him and he almost didn't drop the bag on the ground.

It was Zhang Zhengdao who held the bag with his hands and prevented him from scattering the gold on the ground and disturbing Cai Jing.

The old man smiled this time, nodded and said: "You can teach me, boy. Okay, let's go in. Don't keep me waiting for a long time."

Zhang Zhengdao cupped his hands again, straightened his clothes, and then stepped into Cai Jing's study.

Wang Sanguan also adjusted his robes and followed him into the study.

Zhang Zhengdao only entered the study and didn't have time to look at anything else. He only bowed and saluted the old man who was standing behind the desk and splashing ink.

"The younger generation, Zhang Maode, Qinghe County, Yunzhou, met Cai Xianggong."

"Wang Cai, the son of Wang Hou, the governor of Ningyuan Army, met Cai Xianggong."

The two people saluted the old man respectfully.

After a while, the old man didn't speak. Zhang Zhengdao raised his eyes and took a peek and saw that Cai Jing was still concentrating on writing.

Helpless, the two had no choice but to lean back and wait for Cai Jing to speak.

After more than ten breaths, Zhang Zhengdao felt that his back was almost unable to bear it, and then he heard Cai Jing cough, and then said in an old voice: "No courtesy."

Zhang Zhengdao, as if he had received an amnesty, quickly straightened up and moved his muscles slightly.

Looking at Cai Jing again, I saw that this powerful prime minister who had been in power for forty-one years was an old man with white beard and hair.

Cai Jing, born in the seventh year of Qingli, was born in Chiling, Cixiaoli, Xianyou County, Xinghua. He passed the Jinshi title in the third year of Xining. He was first a local official and then a member of Zhongshushe. He was renamed Longtuge and known as Kaifeng Prefecture. Chongning

In the first year of the year, he served as the right servant and served as the servant of the family, and became the right prime minister. Later, he became the prime minister and was given the title of Taishi.

The Battle of Xinghua Shigang, the reform of the Salt Law and the Tea Law, and the casting of ten large coins, all in pieces, were all for the Zhao Guan family of the Song Dynasty, and they really did their best.

This staunch supporter and capable general of Wang Anshi's reform, when the new party gained power, he took advantage of the situation. When the old party gained power, he stayed away from the center without any complaints, vigorously abolished the new and restored the old, sparing no effort.

The new party and the old party are all just his way to promotion.

After forty-one years of officialdom, with several ups and downs, Cai Jing has long ceased to be happy with things or sad with himself. At this moment, his mind is completely immersed in his writing.

After Cai Jing said "no courtesy", he stopped talking and continued to concentrate on writing.

There was silence in the study room, except for the occasional sound of friction between the brush and rice paper in his hand.

Zhang Zhengdao stood up straight and stared at Cai Jing practicing calligraphy.

After another long while, Cai Jing took a deep breath, put the high-quality propaganda pen in his hand on the pen holder, and carefully looked at the writing on the desk.

Cai Jing couldn't help reciting: "What happened to the curtain in eight years? He even gave Nanyuan the favor to retire. It's ridiculous that Wang, a bachelor at that time, started to write poems before he had any fame."

This poem was written by him on January 21, the fourth year of Daguan. Although he was impeached and dismissed as prime minister, Zhao Ji still recommended him to compile "Records of Zhe Zong" and gave him Suzhou Nanyuan as a residence.

, Cai Jing wrote the poem "Edict to Nanyuan to Show Affiliate to the Party" by himself, and was quite proud of his career as prime minister.

On a whim today, Cai Jing suddenly wanted to write this poem out. He wrote it several times, but he didn't feel it was good. Only this time, he was most satisfied with it.

Why Cai Jing is like this is because last month, Zhao Ji had restored his title of Crown Prince and Grand Master.

This false title has been restored, which means that it is not far from his return to Bianjing City.

Raising his head, Cai Jing saw the two young disciples still standing respectfully behind the desk and nodded gently.

"Are you Wang Hou's son?" Cai Jing opened his mouth and asked the second sentence.

Wang Sanguan replied respectfully: "To my husband, I am Wang Hou's son, and my name is Wang Cai."

"What about you?" Cai Jing asked again.

Zhang Zhengdao saluted and said: "The late student is Wang Hou's cousin. His surname is Zhang and his given name is Maode. His cousin's name is Zhengdao. He is from Qinghe County, Yunzhou."

Cai Jing nodded and said: "In the sixth year of Yuanyou, I knew Yunzhou and Yongxing Army, but it was a good place."

After Cai Jing finished speaking, he sat down on the chair behind him. After standing for a long time, his body could no longer bear it. After all, he was already sixty-four years old and his physical strength and energy were not strong anymore.

Turning his attention to Wang Cai, Cai Jing said again: "Besides the Xihe River, your grandfather Wang Shao and your father Wang Hou deserve the most credit. It's a pity that Tong Daofu was given a huge credit."

The Tong Daofu mentioned by Cai Jing refers to the "grandmother" Tong Guan, and Daofu is the cousin of Tong Guan.

Cai Jing added: "Haha, now that I think about it, eight years have passed since I took charge of the side affairs."

"Things have changed and people have changed!" Cai Jing sighed.

Zhang Zhengdao interjected: "Taking Huangzhou and Qingtang are inseparable from Xianggong's strong support in the court. If we talk about merits, Xianggong should take the first place."

Cai Jing chuckled lightly, feeling quite fond of the young man in front of him. He could talk, but he didn't know how to behave.

"Why did you come to visit me today?" Cai Jing went straight to the point, "I have been living at home for a long time, paying no attention to the world. I'm afraid I can't help you much."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "My husband misunderstood. Our uncle and nephew came to Hangzhou from Qinghe County to buy silk. We heard that the prime minister lived in the apartment here, so we came to visit us. We didn't dare to do anything mundane and disturb our husband."

Hmm?

Cai Jing glanced at Zhang Zhengdao again, he knew how to behave.

Zhang Zhengdao added: "When Xianggong was the prime minister, he was kind to my cousin Wang Hou. As a late-generation descendant, if you pass through Xianggong's house without paying homage, wouldn't you be unworthy of being a son or a descendant?"

A smile appeared on Cai Jing's face, and he nodded in praise: "I never thought that Wang Hou would have a good cousin like you. It's rare, rare."

After two rare compliments in a row, Zhang Zhengdao said quickly with a smile on his face: "You shouldn't praise me, this is what we, the younger generation, should do."

Cai Jing then smiled and asked: "What official positions do you two hold now?"

Zhang Zhengdao's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly sighed that the main event was coming. He then pretended to be embarrassed, scratched his head, and said hesitantly: "I want my husband to know about it. I'm ashamed to say that... the two of us have never been officials."

, I just opened an inconspicuous shop in my hometown and made a living. Speaking of it, I am really ashamed of my ancestors."

Hmm?

Cai Jing took another deep look at him and understood why these two people were here.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Even though he couldn't relieve the country's worries, he never disturbed his neighbors. He built bridges and roads and provided relief to the victims on weekdays. He never left anything behind. Therefore, the villagers gave Wansheng a nickname."

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Cai Jing asked curiously: "What nickname?"

Zhang Zhengdao straightened his body and replied: "Honest and reliable young gentleman!"

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