The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 488 Troublesome Favor Account
For this kind of thing, it can be regarded as taking advantage of the loopholes in the Tang Dynasty's laws and regulations. At least they have passed the exam. If they are appointed to official positions through the selection of the Ministry of Officials, this kind of adoptive relationship, as long as both parties are willing, that's the way it is.

As for the officials' family members doing business, that's another matter.

"Let him in first." Xuan Shijing folded up the scroll in his hand, and ordered Jin Yiwei who was lying down.

"Yes, Lord Hou." Hearing Xuan Shijing's words, the Jin Yiwei turned and went out, and invited Marshal Zhao, who was waiting at the gate of the Shenhou Mansion, into the Hou Mansion.

"Grassman Marshal Zhao, I have met Lord Hou." Entering the hall, Marshal Zhao bowed and cupped his fists to salute Xuan Shijing.

Shenhou Mansion is no better than Yanlai Tower. If the two meet in Yanlai Tower, Xuan Shijing doesn't care what kind of identities intersect with him, then they are wine and meat friends. It has to be taken seriously.

"Young Master Zhao, you don't need to be polite, please sit down." Xuan Shijing stretched out his hand, indicating that Marshal Zhao could sit on the grand master's chair on one side.

It was the first time Marshal Zhao had seen this kind of chair. In the past, no matter what the occasion was, when he usually sat down, he would kneel and sit directly on the couch.

"Master Zhao, why do you have the idea of ​​throwing this scroll into the Shenhou Mansion?" Xuan Shijing asked.

Marshal Zhao sat on the grand teacher's chair on one side, cupped his hands to Xuan Shijing who was sitting on the main seat, and said, "Actually, it's where my ambition lies, but because I was born in a merchant's family, if it was elsewhere, there would be absolutely no chance. So, I can only have the audacity to come to Lord Hou's Shenhou Mansion and try my luck." When he said this, Marshal Zhao looked a little embarrassed.

Going to the Shenhou Mansion to invest in bank papers was a move made by Marshal Zhao after careful consideration at home and after he made a lot of determination. He also had the audacity to ask Xuan Shijing to take advantage of the Xuanwu Lake painting boat.

The Zhao family has been doing business in Chang'an City for generations, and Marshal Zhao has seen through it, so what if the family has more money?When the money reaches a certain level, it is just a number, but as a merchant, in terms of status, he is inferior, even worse than a craftsman. This made Marshal Zhao determined to find a way out. And the Shenhou Mansion is an opportunity.

First of all, the Shenhou Mansion has just been established, and it is at the time of employing people. Although I don't have outstanding talents, it is enough for a certain position in the Shenhou Mansion. That embarrassing reason.That was the acquaintance with Xuan Shijing.

"Mr. Zhao, don't tell someone, what is written on this scroll is all true." Xuan Shijing laughed.

Hearing this, Marshal Zhao's expression turned serious, and he said seriously: "Master Hou, what is said in a certain test paper is indeed true."

"Oh? Let's talk about martial arts." Xuan Shijing frowned and said.

Although I have a good impression of Marshal Zhao, after all, there was an intersection between Xuanwu Lake Painting Boat and Yanlai Tower. Xuan Shijing didn't know about Marshal Zhao's other abilities, but Xuan Shijing was very suspicious when he mentioned martial arts. .

If Marshal Zhao still insists that everything written in the scroll is true, then Xuan Shijing will have to reconsider the image of Marshal Zhao in his mind. After all, Xuan Shijing doesn't like a liar.

"Master Hou, although I say that I am not good at dealing with the enemy, but what I practice as a child is riding and shooting, opening and closing on the battlefield. For this reason, my father also invited veterans who came down from the battlefield to teach them. So, so, the martial arts mentioned by XX refers to the military formation." Marshal Zhao said with some embarrassment.

Xuan Shijing nodded, so that's the case. Hearing this explanation, Xuan Shijing understood a little bit. Marshal Zhao, Marshal Zhao, just from the name, it can be seen how much Marshal Zhao's father hopes Marshal Zhao can join the army.

But if you just want to join the army, you have no connections, and you are blind. Now there is no big war in the Tang Dynasty. The soldiers in the pass are busy farming at home. Even the sixteen guards are just practicing in the barracks all day long. Forget it, there is no war, and where did the conscription come from, not to mention ordinary people like Marshal Zhao, even Xuan Shijing sent Shihu to Longxi because of Qin Qiong's relationship.

"You said this, and this Marquis can also guess that your ambition is in the army, not in Chang'an." Xuan Shijing looked at Marshal Zhao and said, "Do you know that after entering this Shenhou Mansion, in the future, you will not be able to do so." There will definitely be a chance to be on the battlefield."

Hearing this, Marshal Zhao's eyes dimmed unfathomably, then he raised his head to look at Xuan Shijing and said, "I won't regret it, I hope Lord Hou will accept me." Marshal Zhao got up and faced Xuan Shijing cupped his hands and said.

"Let you enter the Shenhou Mansion, this Marquis can be the master, but you also know why you couldn't take the big exam and why you couldn't join the army. All of this is because of your background as a merchant. Now, what do you think, this Marquis? Will there be a way for you to enter the Shenhou Mansion as a merchant and become an official of the Tang Dynasty?" Xuan Shijing said with a smile, without any haste.

The word "this" stunned Marshal Zhao.

Xuan Shijing is right, the biggest obstacle to Marshal Zhao's wish to become an official is the Zhao family in Chang'an, who have been doing business for generations.

Seeing that Marshal Zhao was bluffed by his own words, Xuan Shijing smiled and waved his hands, and said, "Forget it, let me think about this matter. In the day after tomorrow, I will send someone to your Zhao mansion. Your answer."

Hearing what Xuan Shijing said, Marshal Zhao's heart was only half relieved. Since Master Hou said so, then these two days are but time, and he can still afford to wait. Maybe Master Hou is doing it for his background. Find a way, Marshal Zhao thought to himself.

Bowing to Xuan Shijing, he said again: "Since that's the case, then I'll be waiting for news from Lord Hou at the mansion."

Xuan Shijing nodded.

Someone sent Marshal Zhao out of the Shenhou Mansion, and Xuan Shijing, who was leaning on the grand teacher's chair, began to consider this matter. To be honest, Xuan Shijing was very happy to call Marshal Zhao into the Shenhou Mansion, no matter from Marshal Zhao's talent, Whether it's his character or the life-saving grace on the Xuanwu Lake painting boat, Xuan Shijing should find a way to help Marshal Zhao remove the stumbling block that prevents him from entering the Shenhou Mansion, that is, his identity as the son of a merchant.

It's just that for a while, Xuan Shijing didn't have any good solutions, so he delayed until the day after tomorrow, planning to discuss with someone to see if there was any safe solution.

By the way, on the side of the money pile, with the waste money pulled by five carriages, they arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Industry.

The porter at the gate of the Ministry of Industry saw Qiandui and immediately stopped him.

"This is the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry. Who are you and what are you doing here?" The doorman stood under the carriage of Qiandui and asked sharply.

(End of this chapter)