The rise of the poor

Chapter 696 Fragrant Leaf Crown

"Your Excellency Xiao Zhu is too modest. This Cabinet Secretary is different from other Secretary Zhilang. It is a confidential place. It is close to the holy family. Many people would never dream of such a good thing." Feng Bao looked at Zhu Pingan and smiled slightly. said with a smile.

"I'm worried because it's a confidential place. I'm inexperienced and unpleasant. If I offend someone important, I won't be able to bear it and walk away." Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled wryly.

"I don't know about others, but Mrs. Zhu is definitely qualified for this job." Feng Bao has full confidence in Zhu Ping'an.

After finishing speaking, Feng Bao smiled again, and continued, "Besides, Master Xiao Zhu, the Si Zhilang, was appointed by the Holy Majesty. Master Xiao Zhu doesn't believe in himself, so don't you believe in His Majesty's vision?"

"How dare, how dare" Zhu Ping'an handed over his hands and pleaded guilty, borrowing all his guts, he didn't dare to question Emperor Jiajing.

"Master Xiao Zhu, don't worry, the miscellaneous family is just talking." Feng Bao smiled slightly, and said to Zhu Ping'an, "Master Xiao Zhu directs the cabinet. In the future, the miscellaneous family will ask Master Xiao Zhu for advice."

"Eunuch Feng is too polite. I dare not ask for advice. You and I communicate with each other." Zhu Pingan shook his head and smiled, and then continued, "Besides, I will have to trouble my father-in-law to take care of me in the future."

"Of course, thanks to Master Xiao Zhu's guidance last time, the Miscellaneous Family has benefited a lot, and the predicament of the shackles of the day has been swept away."

As soon as Zhu Ping'an's words fell, Feng Bao nodded vigorously, and then secretly thanked Zhu Ping'an for pointing out the roster system of the harem servants.

Because there were two other young eunuchs, Steward Li and others present, it is inconvenient to explain the affairs of the palace.

"I'm just offering an idea. The main thing is that Eunuch Feng practiced himself and practiced diligently." Zhu Pingan shook his head with a smile, not intending to take credit at all.

Feng Bao is worth investing in. Although he is greedy for money, he is very loyal. It can be seen from the history that he has never betrayed Zhang Juzheng since he met Zhang Juzheng.

It is better to give charcoal in the snow than icing on the cake.

Now that Feng Bao's reputation has not yet risen, and he has encountered difficulties, it is a good time to invest. Just like Lu Buwei's strange goods can live in Qin Yiren, the benefits in the future are naturally immeasurable.That's why Zhu Ping'an was eager to help Feng Bao when he encountered problems.

"Master Xiao Zhu is really a gentleman in this world, even if he is a miscellaneous family."

Feng Bao praised Zhu Ping'an's humble attitude without taking credit.If he knew that Zhu Ping'an regarded him as a commodity, he probably wouldn't think so.

Standing in the main hall, Steward Li was shocked when he saw Zhu Pingan chatting happily and getting acquainted with the nobles who came to the palace.

After Feng Bao and Zhu Pingan exchanged pleasantries for a while, they got to the point.

Feng Bao was here to convey the oral order on behalf of Emperor Jiajing, so naturally he couldn't be neglected, especially in terms of etiquette.

The so-called oral order, in layman's terms, is an oral imperial decree, and in terms of etiquette, there is nothing wrong with preparing according to the decree.

Zhu Pingan asked Steward Li to place the incense case in the middle of the main hall, then washed his hands and burned incense, and prepared everything properly.

After Zhu Ping'an's preparations were complete, Feng Bao officially began to convey the oral order.

Zhu Ping'an knelt at the door and respectfully listened to the instructions, while Steward Li and other servants of the Marquis of Linhuai's Mansion knelt outside the door, not daring to move.

"Shangyu."

After the opening words of the oral oracle, which are similar with minor differences, the substantive content of the oral oracle begins.

"As an official, you should take diligence and loyalty as your own responsibility, and Zhu Ping'an will direct the cabinet the next day. Don't let me down."

After Zhu Pingan heard this oral order, he could not stop complaining in his heart. My new official's family visit holiday was still several days away, and Emperor Jiajing canceled his vacation with this sentence.And this is considered overtime, but I was fined for a year.

The boss of Emperor Jiajing did not pay wages and made people work overtime.
However, Zhu Ping'an was just slandering in his heart, and naturally he had a wise and wise expression on his face.

"A crown of Tesser Fragrant leaves."

At the end, Feng Bao conveyed Emperor Jiajing's reward to Zhu Pingan, um, yes, a hat.

When Zhu Pingan heard this, he couldn't help but slander him again.

This Emperor Jiajing was really picky, so he rewarded him with a hat, the hat can be eaten
Of course, the situation of thunder and rain is kind to you.

"Minister Zhu Ping'an complied with the order, thank you Lord Long for your kindness." Zhu Ping'an knelt on the ground and saluted, with a look of gratitude on his face.

Feng Bao stepped forward to help Zhu Ping'an, "Master Zhu, please get up quickly."

"Thank you, Eunuch Feng." Zhu Pingan got up and thanked him.

"Your Majesty, you are welcome. This is the crown of fragrant leaves bestowed on you by the Holy Majesty, and please keep it away." Feng Bao said, taking the incense covered with red silk from the hand of the little eunuch beside him. Ye Guan gave Zhu Ping'an both hands.

"Sir, thank you Lord Long En." Zhu Pingan took it with both hands respectfully.

"This crown was specially made by the Holy Majesty. When Master Zhu is in charge of the cabinet tomorrow, he must wear this crown." Feng Bao reminded Zhu Ping'an.

"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me, Ping An took it down." Zhu Pingan thanked Feng Bao.

Zhu Ping'an has heard of the name of Fragrant Leaf Crown in modern times.In the history, there is still a fragrant leaf crown incident.

It was around the 20th year of Jiajing. Emperor Jiajing believed in Taoism. He was not only obsessed with alchemy and immortality, but also made five fragrant leaf crowns for Taoists in his spare time. He rewarded the five closest ministers with enthusiasm.It is estimated that Emperor Jiajing wanted to recruit some Taoist friends at that time.These five ministers included Xia Yan, the chief assistant at the time, and Yan Song, the current chief assistant.

Xia Yan disliked Emperor Jiajing's practice of immortality and alchemy, and he didn't believe in the superstition of teaching alchemy and immortality at all. He even dismissed the Taoist Fragrant Leaf Crown bestowed by Emperor Jiajing. Yan Song is different. Every time Yan Song meets Emperor Jiajing, he wears a fragrant leaf crown. In order to show respect for the fragrant leaf crown, Yan Song also puts a tulle on the outside of the fragrant leaf crown, lest it will dirty the fragrance. leaf crown.Therefore, Emperor Jiajing became more and more dissatisfied with Xia Yan, and more and more satisfied with Yan Song. Slowly, Emperor Jiajing alienated Xia Yan and got close to Yan Song, which gave Yan Song the opportunity to unite with Lu Bing to overthrow Xia Yan .

Of course, my fragrant leaf crown is absolutely inferior to Yan Song's crown. His crown was made by Emperor Jiajing himself, and my crown was made by Emperor Jiajing. The difference is not at 01:30.

"Time is running out, and the miscellaneous family has to go back to the decree, so let's take my leave first. When Master Xiao Zhu joins the cabinet tomorrow and is free, the miscellaneous family will have a good time with Master Xiao Zhu." Feng Bao handed the Fragrant Leaf Crown to Zhu Ping An, after the warning, he took his leave and left.

Zhu Pingan asked to stay politely, but Feng Bao declined, expressing that he would return to Xiyuan to revive the order.

The matter was important, Zhu Pingan expressed his understanding, so he sent Feng Bao to the gate of Linhuaihou's mansion, and watched Feng Bao and his party get on the sedan chair and leave for Xiyuan.

(End of this chapter)