Chapter 1048 Mission, Meeting

A bustling market in Zhongdu is called Yunrong Street because there are many banyan trees planted above the street. The banyan fruits can be brewed into sweet fruit wine, which is famous far and wide. Over time, this place has become a famous winery in Zhongdu. street.

Jiufang Street is full of teahouses and taverns. At this moment, Wu Yi was in a large restaurant in Jiufang Street, called Lingyun Pavilion.

Lingyun Pavilion is seven stories high. Talents and famous people like to gather here. With the high view, most of the city can be seen.

In the past few years, Wu Yi has been a frequent visitor here. It's not that he likes it here. If he really likes it, Wu Yi prefers purity and freedom.

Lingyun Pavilion also has the capital of King Yong behind it, so it can be regarded as King Yong's sphere of influence!

Wu Yi mainly helped King Yong here, inquired about information, and communicated with some officials. King Yong valued Wu Yi and regarded him as a confidant, so the people who needed Wu Yi to hand over were often of high status.

Every time the handover was made, the expenses were not small. King Yong didn't care much about these, but Wu Yi paid all the expenses in full account and kept everything in order.

There is an elegant room on the sixth floor of Lingyun Pavilion, with antiques, antiques and toys, fully furnished, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and the four treasures of the study, all of which are first-class, with a faint scent of tea.

Opening the window and looking down, there happened to be a group of people performing acrobatics below. There were all kinds of birds, from cranes and peacocks to deer, rabbits, chickens, geese, etc.

Looking out the window at the clouds rolling and relaxing, Wu Yi looked at the sundial. It was almost noon, and the guest was already nearly an hour late.

Even if this person's status is not low, is he looking down on King Yong behind Wu Yi by neglecting him so much?

Just as he was about to wave his sleeves and leave, a waiter outside the door announced, "Master Chu is here!"

Although he was not very satisfied in his heart, Wu Yi still concealed the displeasure on his face, opened the door and greeted him with a smile. This Lord Chu was a former minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but now he is an idler in Hou Que.

The idler here refers to someone who has no work to do and whose salary has not been cut off, but does not mean that he has truly become a commoner.

Why is he the former Minister of Civil Service? Because if it were the current minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, not even Wu Yi, not even King Yong could invite him.

This Master of Chu, whose full name is Chu Cairen, was caught by his opponents and lost his official position during his tenure. However, after all, he worked in the official department for a period of time and had a wide network of people, and many people were favored by him.

Originally, there was no need to take an out-of-date official too seriously, just because the magistrates of several counties where King Yong might be appointed were all approved by Chucai people. Not to mention being kind, but he knew a lot about those people. deep.

Therefore, today's meeting took place. Half a month ago, Wu Yi had already followed King Yong's instructions and started to communicate with this person. However, this person resisted and did not agree to meet until today.

He was probably waiting for invitations from other princes. Chu Cairen was not the first person Wu Yi met these days. There were many like him.

In fact, there is no need to blame these people. If you don't care for yourself, you will be punished by heaven and earth. If you have resources, you will naturally want to sell them at a good price. This is true in shopping malls and the same is true in the political situation.

"Mr. Chu, you have worked hard all the way!"

"I got together with my friends last night and drank too much. I slept until midnight and almost missed our meeting. It's my fault. I deserve to be punished. I'll drink three drinks first!"

He was punished with three drinks of wine. His lateness passed without any pain, and Wu Yi did not pursue it. His status was far lower than this person, so this person was able to meet him because of the favor of King Yong. Go up, it doesn’t matter if you suffer some grievances, don’t miss the important event of King Yong.

Wu Yi had just finished sitting down after serving tea and water for Chu Cairen. "Master Chu can go to the villain's invitation, which is a reward. Why don't you say it's too late?"

“A gentleman must not be unfaithful, as the saying goes, he cannot be unfaithful!”

"Mr. Chu, you are a gentleman, I deserve a toast!" Wu Yi picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

After a round of dishes, there was a lot of miscellaneous talk, but Wu Yi just didn't talk about the business, so that everyone in Chu Cai looked at Wu Yi with suspicion. Is Wu Yi really here to trade?

"I have been in the civil service for a long time, starting from a book office, which lasted for decades! It is a big regret that I did not become a minister, but I met many people. What happened back then is really memorable!"

Chu Cairen tentatively said this, once again reaffirming his advantage. He is an old man in the official department and knows a lot. What he wants, the first sentence of these words is also very explicit. I just want to be an official. Minister!

Wu Yi secretly smiled in his heart. It is not that a person who has passed away and still has stains on his body cannot become the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but it requires too many resources. With the power of King Yong, it is impossible to achieve this. , King Yong said that he had no choice but to go to the palace to see his mother and let her blow the pillow wind.

But once this example is started, people outside will say that the harem is interfering in politics, so it is basically impossible.

Wu Yi said: "Time is also destiny! After being defeated by the world-famous Master Liu, Master Chu can boast of himself!"

Master Liu, Liu Buchun, the current Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was originally the dean of an academy. He had disciples all over the world, many of whom became famous, which in turn helped him become famous. In the end, the emperor personally sent someone to the mountain to invite him to become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

How could Chu Cai people compare to such a person. That's why Wu Yi said this, and the meaning behind this sentence is to tell Chu Cai people that it is impossible to be a minister of the Ministry of official affairs, so you should give up this idea!

"Yes, but working with such talents is also a blessing for the old man." Chu Cairen probably didn't expect King Yong to meet this condition. It was just asking for a sky-high price. Now it has dropped to another level, that is, the official reinstatement. , and continue to work with Mr. Liu.

Before this trip, the psychological price given by King Yong was just like this. Wu Yi was able to fulfill this request, which is his credit.

If Chu Cairen, who had been a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was asked to submit to other positions, he might not be able to continue the negotiation.

The human resources he has in his hands are not only unique, but they are also extremely rare. If it were another prince, he would be able to negotiate the same.

However, Wu Yi wanted to press it again. Negotiate! It is a mutual process. Even if it is to help Chu Cai to return to his position, there is no specific time. The current Minister of Staff and the Minister of Staff a few years later are not the same thing.

"I also think that your Excellency can fight for the dynasty for a few more years! However, a little noisy voice actually stops an upright man like you!"

When Chu Cairen heard Wu Yi's words, he raised his brows and smiled, thinking that Wu Yi had agreed to this request, and said: "It is rare for a general to be just and outspoken in the world!"