fake prince

Chapter 218 Ordinary Courtier

After a while, following the sound of footsteps, the chief who had just gone in came out again, and said to Su Ziji and Shao Sisen, "Boss Zhao invites you to go in."

The official of the Ministry of War who accepted their interview was only a regular sixth-rank officer, which was expected by Su Ziji.

After all, the head of the Six Departments is the lowest-level official, who assists the doctor in handling various affairs, and the official worships the top six ranks. However, he and Shao Sisen have no rank. If they are not from Taixue, I am afraid that the Ministry of War will directly arrange small officials to receive them.

The two of them directly stepped into the gate, with the chief following them, speaking very little, and only reminding them when they reached a fork in the road, and the interior of the military department's office, although not to the point of five steps, one post, ten steps and one sentry, is full of people everywhere. Killing spirit.

The office where Director Zhao works is straight from the gate, and it takes half a quarter of an hour to get there. The house looks grand from the outside, but after entering, it is found that the interior decoration is simple, and it has the style of a soldier.

No matter how you look at it, Mr. Zhao is a civil servant.

"Master Zhao, they're here." Shi Changchao saluted a 30-year-old man with short beard sitting in the center, and both of them immediately saluted respectfully.

"Stand back." The man, who had been busy writing, raised his head, took a look, and waved.

When the director retired, he finished writing the last stroke and handed it to an attendant to send it out. Then he heaved a sigh of relief, put down the brush, got up and said politely to Su Ziji and Shao Sisen: "Sorry, I'm sorry, the recent business Busy, I neglected the two of you."

"Students don't dare!" Whether it was Su Ziji or Shao Sisen, naturally they would not really accept this apology, and immediately got up and bowed again.

"Master Zhao, this is the student's brief recommendation." Shao Sisen handed the note approved by the Taixue to the master in charge.

Master Zhao looked at it for a while, then nodded: "It is indeed correct."

Looking up at the two people in front of him, he smiled and said, "Both of you are highly talented. I happen to have a lot of things here, which have been backlogged for a long time. You have helped me a lot by coming here at this time!"

He also complained: "It's only the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and everyone is restless, only thinking about the seal, alas!"

Being an official in the imperial court is actually very hard work. There are only three days of monthly leave, and only one day off for Shangyuan, Zhongyuan, Xiazhi, Lichun, and Qingming. Sealing is equivalent to a spring break.

But ordinary officials are nothing more than three grades and above. On the first day of the new year, they must pay New Year's greetings to the emperor, and the emperor will also give a New Year's feast, and this holiday is not happy.

Su Ziji just thought about it, and listened to Mr. Zhao's instructions: "Your work is very simple."

"It is to paste these documents with paste one by one according to the nature of the content. Pay attention, be careful, don't paste it in the wrong place, and don't cover the original handwriting."

"If you're tired, you can sit on the fire."

"There are also wine and peanuts, which are allowed, but be careful not to bring vegetables—it's not proper." Director Zhao demonstrated in person, and immediately assigned work to the two of them, without being polite at all.

"You are Tai students, so I don't want you to roll your name. After school every day, just come and finish your work."

"But be careful, the contents of these documents are inconspicuous here, and they are confidential outside, and not a single word can be easily leaked."

After hearing this, Su Ziji made a bow: "Master Zhao, the student has questions."

"Speak!"

"Since it is a secret, if it is leaked, how can we trainees defend ourselves?"

Shao Sisen was taken aback by what he said, yes, if someone leaked the news on purpose, then how can our interns defend themselves?
"So, is there a system? This is the outer official's room, and they are all unimportant documents. As long as you don't take them out or enter the inner official's room, you won't be found if you have something to do."

Director Zhao glanced at Su Ziji before speaking.

"Students understand."

"It's much smoother than expected, but I don't know if King Qi and others will get in the way." Su Ziji thought silently, touching a document, he was about to do it, only heard a "buzz", half a piece The red sandalwood tinsel floated up.

"I found out that the format of the official document is submitted...it is not a Shangguan, so I can't learn it."

Ancient Chinese official documents are divided into three categories: descending, ascending, and parallel. Guan, counseling, etc., have not been familiar with for more than a year, but now they can be learned?

It's a pity that I am not a Shangguan, so I can't learn the experience and skills inside.

Su Ziji was a little disappointed at the same time, and he was also a little enthusiastic. This time he came to the Ministry of War, I'm afraid he won't be disappointed.

Qi Wangfu

This palace was originally the palace of the previous dynasty. Not to mention the courtyard and garden, there are long corridors, pavilions, flower halls, rockery, etc., along the corridor and passing a rockery pond, I heard King Qi talking about Su Ziji.

"He went to the Ministry of War?" In the study room of King Qi's mansion, which was filled with the smell of tea, King Qi put the teacup on the table and sneered, looking down on this cheap nephew: "My nephew seems to be a little restless. what."

King Qi's reputation is a little bit bad, but in fact he looks good, with an oval face, eyes that look like lacquer, thick eyebrows slightly raised, and looks very easy-going.

"My lord, do you want to..." There were several officials in the study, both civil and military. At this time, a military officer made a gesture of wiping his neck.

That means, do you want someone to kill Su Ziji?
"Idiot!" Qi Wang glared angrily, "This king used the chess pieces in the palace, and it finally worked, which made the father give up his plan to recognize his relatives immediately, and wait until the imperial examination."

"To kill him now, wouldn't my father become suspicious and immediately suspect me?"

After all, although the king of Shu was a little confused because of the flood control by the imperial envoy, he still seemed to be outshone in the court.

Su Ziji had an accident at this time and was assassinated, the emperor's first suspicion would be himself!
At that time, it will be very easy to steal chickens without losing rice, and Su Ziji is not enough to cause trouble, but although the king of Shu is not as good as himself, he has gathered a lot of forces in secret. Didn't he become a big laughing stock if he took advantage of it?
Such a stupid thing, only a fool would do it!

"Yes, it's the lower officials who are stupid!" The military officer was reprimanded by King Qi, and immediately became like a quail, not daring to say anything more.

The two staff members looked at each other, and they both seemed to be competing.

One of them was listening silently just now, and at this moment seized the opportunity and said, "My lord, Su Ziji's identity has not been revealed now. The emperor has neither recognized his relatives nor been listed in the genealogy. In fact, he is an ordinary courtier. He is both If you want to go to the Ministry of War for an internship, let him go."

"Internship, you must obey the orders of the superior."

The staff member stroked his short beard and said with a smile: "The emperor ordered Chen Shangshu to transport the soldiers' salaries and ordnance to the southwest, and to solve the last case. How about letting him practice as a entourage?"

"Mr. Wen, isn't this giving him a chance to make meritorious service?" King Qi said with some displeasure, not understanding the meaning of his staff's words for a while.

Staff member Wen Xunpeng sighed in his heart: "The prince is questioning."

"But now in a peaceful and prosperous age, the emperor pays more attention to the imperial examination. It is almost the Chinese New Year. The imperial examination will start on March [-]th. From the capital to the southwest, it will take a month on the road alone. Even if it is faster, it will take half a year to return. One month, my lord, do you think two months can solve this case?"

"Furthermore, the emperor is very sensitive to military power. If Su Ziji tries to meddle in the military power without knowing his life, the emperor will be furious if he doesn't need to do it."

(End of this chapter)