Chapter 440
: Ministry of Rites, take office!
"Wang Kang...are you ambitious?"
Zhao Huang's young face had deep eyes, staring at him closely, as if he wanted to see through all his thoughts!
Sure enough, this is the problem,
In a previous conversation with his father, he also asked himself this question,
Emperor Zhao supports the upstarts as swords to fight against the established nobles. Since it is a sword and has its own handle, it must be held in his hand!
At this moment, Wang Kang did not dare to look down upon the young Emperor Zhao at all. To be able to step out among so many princes must be something special...
His thoughts flashed by, and Wang Kang said directly: "I didn't!"
He didn't, that's a fact.
"I believe you,"
Emperor Zhao also spoke directly,
"Forehead……"
Wang Kang was a little stunned. Is this the truth or a lie? He couldn't understand either.
"By the way, there's something I'm curious about. How did you let 500 people defeat 5,000 people?"
Zhao Huang asked casually.
"Forehead,"
Wang Kang was stunned for a moment. It was still on the wedding day. Yongding Bo Han Yu sent people to attack. He faced them with the divine machine camp and annihilated them all...
Now Emperor Zhao asked, what does it mean?
"You have your little secret, I won't ask, but can you sell some of the steel you made to the imperial court?"
"sure,"
"What about the price?"
"The price won't be high, and I will only sell to the imperial court," Wang Kang said again.
"Okay, I'll ask Zhou Er to contact you about the specific matters,"
In just a few words, a deal was concluded, but cold sweat broke out on Wang Kang's back.
I don’t have to ask for the time being, how can you fight five thousand with five hundred, but you must give me some benefits.
For the imperial court, fine steel is naturally the most needed for making weapons and protection...
Wang Kang could only cooperate, which was a potential hint.
"Okay, that's it for today's conversation. I still have some memorials to review,"
At this time, Zhao Huang interrupted his thoughts, "Wang Kang, I don't care what the outside world thinks of you, but I know your talents."
"As long as you help me wholeheartedly and have no second thoughts, as long as I, the Zhao family, are in charge of the country, then your Fuyang flag will always be there!"
"This is my promise to you!"
Wang Kang's body trembled. He looked up and saw a sincere face.
He could see that what Emperor Zhao said should come from the bottom of his heart!
For the king of a country, this is already a great royal favor...
Wang Kang left. The first time they met, the conversation was not long, but it was enough for him to understand something.
I don’t know whether it’s a blessing or a curse to have such a king.
At the moment, I can only look at what is happening in front of me,
After Wang Kang left, Emperor Zhao asked: "Wei Xian, what do you think of Wang Kang?"
What he was asking was an old eunuch next to him. This old eunuch was already in his late teens. His face was covered with wrinkles and furrows, and his waist was stooped and trembling...
But no one dares to underestimate it,
Because he is the chief eunuch, and together with Jiang Chengli, he has served three generations of monarchs.
Wei Xian said in a low voice: "Knowing what this son has done before and looking at his appearance today, he is very talented and very rare. I should be able to assist your majesty and achieve great things..."
This rating is already extremely high.
"It's just..." Wei Xian said again: "The more such a person is, the more ambitious and unruly they are, and the harder it is to control them."
"I don't understand. Your Majesty, do you really believe that he has no ambition? There are many secret things he did in Xinfeng, some of which have not been found out yet..."
"I believe in him……"
Emperor Zhao said in a deep voice: "Because I can sympathize with his experience. If it weren't for the emperor brother, how could I be willing to sit on this throne and be trapped in this deep palace and prison for a long time?"
"Wouldn't it be wonderful to be a happy prince..."
Hearing this, Wei Xian lowered his head and kept silent. He knew about this, but he couldn't participate in the comments...
At this time, Wang Kang had already come out of the palace, and besides Huang Xin, there was another person with him, a second-rank official, the Minister of Rites, and a banquet group!
It turned out that Emperor Zhao had already asked this person to wait and sent him to the Ministry of Rites to take up his post.
The Minister of Rites sent it to him personally, in order to promote Wang Kang.
At his age, it is very rare among the officials in the six departments of the imperial court, let alone to be the chief officer of a department.
Officialdom is all about qualifications. How can you convince the public if you have no qualifications or experience?
It can be said that Emperor Zhao’s arrangements were very thoughtful.
"I'm really sorry that I'm sorry to receive you, Master Shangshu," Wang Kang said politely.
Of course, there is an official way of getting along with each other in officialdom. Wang Kang is also exploring this, and he should at least understand the etiquette.
Anyone who can sit in the position of Minister must be a close confidant of Emperor Zhao, and this should be the case.
"Where, where,"
Yan Liqun is already sixty years old and slightly fat. Although he is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, he does not have the integrity of an official of the Ministry of Rites, nor does he have any official airs.
He opened his mouth and said: "There has been a vacancy among the host and guest doctors. Before, Emperor Zhao told me that he would arrange it himself. I was still wondering who it would be."
"Now I know it's you,"
"Wang Kang, your reputation in the court is very great!"
Wang Kang knew what he was talking about. His article on how to teach war and defense caused endless debates in the court, and also made his name spread throughout the world.
"Master Shangshu praised me, but even if I am famous, I'm afraid it's still a bad name!" Wang Kang said with a smile.
"Ha ha,"
Yan Liqun smiled and said: "To be honest, I have been looking forward to your coming for a long time. Those Yue envoys are making a lot of noise and there is no one to take charge. How difficult it is!"
"How long have they been here,"
Wang Kang asked.
"It's been seven or eight days,"
As Yan Liqun spoke, he leaned close to Wang Kang and whispered: "You should understand that this matter is not a trivial matter. When handling it, you must be cautious and not reckless!"
Wang Kang's eyes narrowed, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your warning, sir."
A few people chatted and soon arrived at the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.
The Ministry of Rites is one of the six departments of the imperial court.
The five rites of kaoji,jia,jun,bin and inauspicious are used to manage national school affairs and imperial examinations as well as the vassal's contacts with foreign countries. The yamen has a natural style.
Guided by the Minister of Rites, he walked in very smoothly. Wang Kang looked around curiously. There were houses divided around the courtyard, and the people coming and going were in a hurry.
"My lord, my lord, you are finally back,"
Just then, an official ran past in a hurry.
"What's wrong?" Yan Liqun asked.
"It's about the imperial examination questions. It's something important. Please make your decision."
"Does it have to be now?"
"yes,"
Yan Liqun frowned slightly,
"Master Yan, go ahead and do your work. I can go there by myself," Wang Kang said.
"Wait until I finish taking care of the matter, then go over there," Yan Liqun said, and then said to the official who came: "Tao Ran, take him to the Host and Guest Department."
"yes,"
After Yan Liqun left, Tao Ran looked at Wang Kang curiously and asked in surprise: "Looking at your clothes, could it be that you are the new host and guest doctor?"
"I am, I don't know what your lord is,"
"My name is Tao Ran, and I am the doctor of ritual making."
"It turns out to be Mr. Tao, disrespectful, disrespectful,"
Wang Kang held his fist and said: "My name is Wang Kang. I will serve you together after the menstruation. I hope Master Tao will take good care of me."
The Ceremony Department is also one of the four departments of the Ministry of Rites, but its authority is much greater than that of the Host and Guest Department. It is the head of the four departments.
Chapter completed!