Chapter 2396: I Am the Servant of Lord Xinghe
Zhang Fu was going to inspect the border wall in the next year, and he rarely traveled far in recent years, so he was a little unfamiliar with the house, so he inevitably spent some time preparing for it, and waited until the fifth day of the lunar month to entertain those relatives and friends.
The British prince had been dormant for many years, but once he gained the emperor's trust, he actually went to inspect the border wall.
This is naturally good news, so many people took advantage of the Chinese New Year to send gifts to warm up the fire in advance.
Chen Mo has been working in the Ministry of Etiquette for a long time, but after Fang Xingnan's next trip, he felt a little stranger when he came back, so he inevitably had to dig around.
Although the British Duke Zhang Fu was feared by the emperor, the first thing the emperor thought of at important moments was him and countless important ministers.
Therefore, if this kind of martial arts can be cured, they will be of great use in the future.
So he hurriedly got a piece of gold nugget shaped like a cow from his hoard, and then ordered someone to buy a beautiful brocade box. Then he changed his official uniform and hurriedly rode to the British government.
After arriving at the British government residence, the housekeeper who greeted him outside the door did not recognize him.
Chen Mo put down the brocade box at Mr. Accountant's place, and then reported his name and official title.
"Master Chen, the head of the Ministry of Rites, congratulates."
After the bookkeeper recorded the gifts, someone shouted.
Chen Mo was a little disappointed. He thought this nugget of gold should be a treasure, but the bookkeeper and the boy who received the gift just took a look at it and accepted it without any change in their expressions.
Blind slave!
Chen Mo took a sip in his heart and looked down upon the majestic Duke's mansion, but there was no discerning servant, and his mood gradually improved.
However, his official position was too small, so Xue Huamin and other staff did not come to greet him. Only a servant respectfully took him into the front yard.
Even though it was just the beginning of the year and the weather was cold, there were quite a few flowers and trees to see in the Duke's mansion.
Small bridges, flowing water, and pavilions and waterside pavilions are indispensable.
Naturally, the guests at the Duke's Mansion cannot be entertained aimlessly, that is, they should be based on the person giving the gift, plus a group of relatives and friends.
Chen Mo has been overseas for many years and has seen the majesty of the sea and the depth of the virgin forest, so it is inevitable that he will take a few more glances at the gentle scenery of the Duke's Mansion.
The servants in the Duke's Mansion were naturally not simple. When he saw Chen Mo looking around at the scenery, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen. After arriving at the place, if you want to take a tour, you can naturally ask someone to show you the way. Except for the study room, the front yard is all It’s a sight to see.”
Chen Mo knew that he was a little rude, so he said: "I have some good friends here, so naturally I want to catch up on old times when we meet."
The servant couldn't help but turned his face and smiled, thinking, who doesn't know that you are the master of bathing? He also said that good friend, you only stayed in the Ministry of Etiquette for a short time, and then you went to sea with Xing Hebo, where did you come from as a good friend.
Not wanting his brief smile to be seen by Chen Mo, Chen Mo said angrily: "I have been friends with Uncle Xinghe for many years. Why are you laughing?"
Fang Xing is the uncle of the Duke's Mansion. Chen Mo's words were very reasonable, but the servant only agreed with his words, looking a little worried.
My uncle is His Majesty’s most useful minister. How dare you, a mere bathing master, to cling to me?
He planned to report the matter to Xue Huamin after taking Chen Mo to the place, so that no one could get away with it.
The two of them didn't talk to each other, and then fell silent to each other.
Fortunately, the scenery of the Duke's Mansion was nice, and Chen Mo was not lonely.
After praising a clump of bamboos, a waterside pavilion appeared in front of me.
This lake is an artificial lake, with no waves on the surface.
A trestle bridge by the lake leads to the waterside pavilion, and several maids are carrying wooden trays there.
Chen Mo took a look inside and saw Fang Xing.
The person with Fang Xing was Xu Jingchang, and the other one was Fang Zheng who was in the impeachment storm some time ago.
The servant leading the way glanced at Chen Mo, meaning that you have been friends with my uncle for many years, so why don't you say hello quickly?
But there are two powerful people over there, and Fang Zheng will be knighted sooner or later.
The three dignitaries were there, and Chen Mo felt a little timid.
The servant suppressed a smile and continued to lead the way. Chen Mo felt resentfully that everything was not going well today.
I am planning to go to Qingshou Temple tomorrow to ask the eminent monk to take a look.
Thinking of Ming Xin's eyes that seemed to have divine power, Chen Mo felt better.
"Chen Mo!"
At this moment, someone in the waterside pavilion shouted.
Chen Mo was lowering his head to think about something. When he heard the sound and looked over, his right eyebrow suddenly raised, and he felt a surge of heat in his chest.
Just inside the waterside pavilion, Fang Xingzheng was smiling and waving.
The servant didn't expect this. When Chen Mo looked over proudly, he said respectfully: "I've neglected you, sir. Please treat me."
Chen Mo said with a straight face: "I will go on my own."
The servant also felt that he was wrong, so he respectfully agreed.
Chen Mo's elation only reached the trestle, and then he became honest.
"I have met Uncle Xinghe, I have met Duke Dingguo, and I have met Lord Fang."
This man saluted Fang Xing first with clear eyes. Fang Zheng naturally had no objection, but Xu Jingchang couldn't help but feel a little sour, so he asked: "Chen Mo, the Western delegation is here again, you didn't go to accompany them?"
These words were a bit harsh, but Fang Xing ignored them and just watched Chen Mo respond with a smile.
But Chen Mo knew the meaning of this very well: Xu Jingchang only spoke to Fang Xing for his sake, otherwise he would not be angry at you, the head of the Ministry of Etiquette! Just ignore it.
So Chen Mo said sternly: "Xia Guan must remember what Duke Ding Guo said. It's just that those envoys experienced the naval battle commanded by Xing Hebo. They all worshiped the Ming Dynasty as their gods and did not dare to make mistakes. They were all honest. Xia Guan was free now." come over."
Xu Jingchang said noncommittally: "The Western countries are the barriers of the Ming Dynasty. Last time I heard Dehua say that these barriers are of little use. What do you think?"
Xu Jingchang looks like a playboy on weekdays, but he is quietly running the business for the Xu family.
And an important content here is the win-win relationship.
When you see a promising official, go and form a good relationship. When the other person becomes prosperous in the future, it will naturally be a help.
The plans of these powerful families were clear, but he did not stop him. He was even thinking about what would happen if Chen Mo became a disciple of Xu Jingchang.
He felt that he would definitely meet an old dandy, and then become the happy fruit of the country, the second general of Humph.
Fang Xing was not interested in this kind of scene, which was similar to a teaching test, so he raised his glass and drank with Fang Zheng.
Chen Mo was just stunned for a moment, and then expressed his attitude, "Xinghebo said that no matter whether it is useful or not, it must be kept, and I deeply agree with it."
This is the serious version of Chen Mo.
But he used Fang Xingxing to shirk the solicitation, which made Xu Jingchang a little embarrassed, so he said coldly: "Did you learn this in the Ministry of Etiquette?"
Although Xu Jingchang looked like an old playboy when he was getting along with Fang Xing, when he had a cold face, he had the aura of a powerful person that ordinary people could not bear.
But Chen Mo raised his right eyebrow, and his wretched aura spread out, and he said: "The Duke of Guo is joking. It is thanks to the kindness of Uncle Xinghe that I entered the Ministry of Etiquette. When I go in, I will take a bath today and drink tomorrow. If we adults are not For the sake of Uncle Xinghe, I am afraid that I have already taken advantage of the shortcomings of the official position and went directly to the official position. "
These words were surprisingly well-organized, and they also expressed his attitude tactfully.
We are members of Uncle Xinghe, how can we act erratically?
Xu Jingchang looked ugly, but Fang Xing knew that this guy was a little reluctant to leave the stage, but he did not comfort him. Instead, he pointed to the wine glass on the table.
How lucky are you to have a drink with these three big guys?
Chen Mo picked up the wine glass and drank it down excitedly, and then said: "I'm sorry, Lord, I am a member of Uncle Xinghe."
"puff!"
Fang Xing took a sip of wine and spit it out.
"Cough cough cough!"
Fang Zheng also choked, and then coughed as if he had tuberculosis.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Xu Jingchang suddenly burst out laughing. He laughed hard. After he stopped laughing, he pointed at Chen Mo and said to Fang Xing: "Dehua, is this your person? Take him home quickly."
Fang Xing's face turned dark and he said, "What's the point of picking on the wrong place? Come on, have a drink and see who falls first!"
Xu Jingchang was humiliated by Chen Mo, but Fang Xing vaguely wanted to protect Chen Mo, so he felt unhappy and raised his glass to invite Fang Xing to drink.
But Chen Mo just smiled innocently on the side, pouring wine for them, but he didn't feel flattering at all.