NOVEL NEXT Chapter 92:
Knowing that today is the imperial meeting, Xiao Boqian will definitely no longer be next door at this time, Wei Hanzhang did not leave in a hurry, but stayed to sort out the accounts with Jiang and discuss the guests to be invited.
The hairpin banquet held in the name of the second wife was not a lively event. In addition, she was Gu Yunran's ex-fiancée, and it was obvious that she had offended Qi Yuxiao. Therefore, many people who were not close to each other were wary. Princess Changle may not be willing to come due to the views of Duke Anguo.
In this case, I am afraid that only the closer in-laws will come to congratulate you with gifts.
Every married girl from the Wei family who is in the capital is included in the invitation, as well as several handkerchiefs that Wei Hanzhang met after returning to the capital. Regardless of whether they come or not, they still have to send a copy of the invitation.
Others are Wei Heng and Jiang's close friends.
“Originally, I regretted that I couldn’t organize a grand banquet for my son, but now I think it’s better,”
Jiang said with a smile: "As the saying goes, 'A friend in need is a friend indeed', and now you are in need as well. For this hairpin banquet, please be careful, Ran Ran, those who can be invited are the ones who make friends with sincerity. "
Wei Hanzhang nodded slightly, "I can save it."
Those handkerchiefs she came to Beijing to pay, as well as the aunts and cousins who got married in the Wei Mansion, no matter how warm they usually meet, they are not as willing as the ones now who are willing to come to congratulate her and give her hairpins after her engagement was annulled.
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Wei Heng’s official position is the admonishment official of Zhongshu Province. He is ranked in the fifth rank and is an official. If the emperor’s moral conduct is inappropriate, he is responsible for admonishing and admonishing. This is an official position that can be famous throughout the ages if you are not careful.
But in fact, His Majesty has not been in court for many years. Since His Majesty the Crown Prince took charge of the country, he has treated his ministers generously and kindly, implemented benevolent policies for the people, and implemented all the policies that are beneficial to the people's livelihood. image.
Apart from the worries of his sons and ministers, the prince's virtue is good and there is no need for officials to advise or give advice.
Furthermore, Wei Heng's official position is humble, and there are more than a dozen people who hold the position of admonishing officials. They can only participate in the imperial meeting every half a day.
In the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty, he was indeed a marginal figure with neither real power nor reputation.
But this marginal figure was left behind by the chamberlain after the dynasty dispersed.
Ning Hai bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Master Wei, Your Highness invites you."
Wei Heng looked at his father and brothers on the left and right, and said in surprise: "Dad, did you call me?"
Ning Hai nodded and said, "It's not wrong. Your Highness will give you an interview."
"What are you doing standing there in a daze?" Wei Ping said at the side, "Your Highness is summoned, why don't you go quickly?"
"Please, my lord," Ning Hai stretched out his hand to lead the way and said, "Don't keep your highness waiting."
Wei Heng nodded hurriedly at his father and brother and followed Ning Hai.
Leave Wei Ping, his eldest son Wei Huan, and his sixth son Wei Huai. The father and son stood there in silence for a long time.
Thinking that His Highness personally visited the Zhongyong Hou Mansion yesterday, obviously intending to promote their Wei family, he summoned Wei Heng to go there today...
The Crown Prince Wei Huan said quietly: "I don't know when my second brother fell into His Highness's eyes."
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Xiao Junzhan was sitting in front of the imperial case and was reviewing the memorial. Ning Hai quietly walked into the hall and said softly: "Your Highness, Lord Wei is waiting outside."
“Invite him to come in,” Xiao Junzhan made a movement in his hands, and then said, “Serve him tea.”
Ning Hai accepted the promise and left. After a while, Wei Heng walked into the palace and bowed and saluted: "Your Highness, greetings." "Without courtesy," Xiao Junzhan only read half of the memorial in his hand, but did not put it down. He raised the imperial pen in his hand and lightly He clicked on a seat on one side and said, "Take a seat first."
Wei Heng thanked him and took his seat, sitting on only half of his buttocks, very reservedly.
The palace was extremely quiet, with only the majesty of the man in front of the palace exuding unconsciously, so that no one dared to breathe too loudly.
Ning Hai came in with tea. There were more people in the hall, and Wei Heng felt a little more at ease.
Xiao Junzhan's eyes stayed on the memorial in his hand for a long time, he moved his wrist slightly, and after commenting on a few words, he raised his head.
Looking at his future father-in-law who had no resemblance to his Ran Ran, Xiao Junzhan's expression softened.
“I remember that Wei Qing was sent abroad for several years, and either of his parents was an official, and he had quite a lot of political achievements. Is this possible?”
Wei Heng stood up, bowed and said in shame: "My meager achievements are recorded by Your Highness, but it really makes me feel ashamed."
"There is no need to be too modest. Yesterday, I transferred the files from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and read through them. I know how many achievements I have made." Xiao Junzhan smiled faintly and said directly without beating around the bush: "I want to transfer you to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. What do you think of Wei Qing?" ?”
On the way here, Wei Heng thought about the various reasons for being personally summoned by His Highness, and promotion was naturally one of them, but he never expected that it would be this official position.
Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is an official position of the fourth rank. He is responsible for the assessment and appointment of officials in various places and even in the capital. It is a real official position with real power. Compared with the fifth rank of the Admonishment Officer, although he has only been promoted to one rank, it is not the same.
Wei Heng was both surprised and confused in his heart, and his reaction on his face was not slow. He said respectfully: "Thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely live up to Your Highness's important responsibilities."
Xiao Junzhan nodded and said: "I'm not worried about Qing Wei's ability. I just hope that you will have a good experience in the Ministry of Personnel for a few years. When Xie Feng retires, I will point to you as the successor to the position of Minister."
Wei Heng was so shocked by these words that could be called a 'promise' that he couldn't help but raise his head. He happened to meet Xiao Junzhan's drooped eyelids. He lowered his head in fear and responded: "I obey the order!"
"There is no need to be so polite," Xiao Junzhan exclaimed, and then said calmly: "However, although state affairs are important, family affairs cannot be neglected. I hope that while Wei Qing is busy with state affairs, he will not neglect family affairs. Don't be lonely. good."
“I don’t dare!” He said he didn’t dare, but Wei Heng became even more confused after hearing this.
Even if he is promoted, he is only a small fourth-rank official. As for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he still doesn't know how to wait until the Year of the Monkey. How can his family affairs... cause His Highness trouble?
Xiao Junzhan didn't have his sweetheart's permission, so he naturally wouldn't explain it to him. He just picked up the tea cup on the table and said, "In that case, please step aside."
After the confused Wei Heng left, Ning Hai in the corner whispered: "Your Highness, Marquis Yongchang and his son are still kneeling at the gate of the palace."
Xiao Junzhan did not respond, but asked: "Tell me, does he understand what Gu means?"
…How can he judge?
Ning Hai was in a dilemma, and said: "It's hard to say this...servant, but since Lord Wei has gained face with you, I believe that Marquis Zhongyong will pay more attention to this son's opinion."
Xiao Junzhan thought the same way. He nodded slightly, put down the last note and stood up, saying calmly: "It is passed down by a solitary decree that the Marquis of Yongchang's teaching son will be fined for one year, and his son will not be allowed to enter the official position within five years."
“Let’s prepare a meal and leave the palace in the afternoon.”
Ning Hai bowed his head and agreed, and there was no need to ask where he was going when he left the palace.