fifth form

Chapter 1846: Money Paving the Way
"I am good at armor techniques and have some skills in escape techniques. Although I am not good at fighting, it is not that easy to kill me!"

Zhang Xuezhou has figured out Han Anguo's background, but Han Anguo still lacks understanding of Zhang Xuezhou.

When the two interacted with each other, it was Zhang Xuezhou who took the initiative to guide the conversation.

This inevitably brings up the techniques that the monks are good at.

Han Anguo did not hide anything and openly talked about his expertise.

"You've heard me in Liangyuan. What did those gossipers say about my abilities?" Han Anguo asked with a smile.

Zhang Xuezhou tried to find out Han Anguo's background, and Han Anguo would ask him from time to time.

"I heard from Liangyuan that you are very good at learning from others in the royal court." Zhang Xuezhou pointed out Han Anguo's strengths and said, "You are also calm and steady in your work, and have the demeanor of a general who is determined to defend the country. If you were not good at magic, you might be the second Cheng Buzhi, or even better than Cheng Buzhi!"

"That's an exaggeration!"

Han Anguo was flattered by Zhang Xuezhou and couldn't help stroking his beard, appearing to be extremely happy.

His situation in Liang State was really as Zhang Xuezhou said, but few people praised him in person. After hearing what Zhang Xuezhou said, and even comparing him with Cheng Buzhi, Han Anguo felt very happy.

"If you serve as an official in the court, you will definitely be valued and it will not be a problem for you to be among the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers in the future," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile.

"It's so difficult!" Han Anguo waved his hands and said, "Chang'an City is full of hidden talents. In the military, there are Li Guang, Cheng Buzhi, Zhuang Zhu, Guan Fu and others. In the literary field, there are Xu Chang, Zhuang Qingzhai, Dou Ying and others. I am nothing among them. It is too difficult to climb to the top. It is a great achievement to have a seat below the Nine Ministers!"

Han Anguo is good at saving his life and has a relatively conservative personality.

He could accept Zhang Xuezhou's flattery, but if Zhang Xuezhou flattered him too much, he would not be able to bear it.

Although he was a great monk, Han Anguo was obviously inferior to the people he mentioned.

If he entered the imperial court, Han Anguo felt that even if he had made contributions, it would be difficult for him to be promoted to one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, and his most likely limit would be to become a deputy in one of the departments.

"You have no shortage of money and your cultivation is also very high, so why did you come to Chang'an City?" Zhang Xuezhou asked puzzledly.

"In this world, you can survive safely not only by having money and cultivation," Han Anguo said, "I came to Chang'an City on the one hand to seek an official position and contact a higher level to see if there is hope to push my cultivation to a higher level, and on the other hand to seek to join the court to have the protection of power, so as not to be targeted by others when I am alone!"

"Two fists are no match for four hands. Your decision to prepare for a rainy day is very far-sighted. I am grateful for your advice," Zhang Xuezhou nodded repeatedly.

"It's just some survival experience in life," Han Anguo said happily, "I have been in Chang'an City for nearly a month, and this is the first time I have met someone as congenial as Brother Dongfang. I wonder what important position Brother Dongfang holds in the court!"

"Your Majesty discussed the official position with me yesterday," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile, "I am weak, so I cannot get a higher official position, but a lower one will not meet your Majesty's training needs. At this moment, the official position has not been decided yet, and I am still a scholar waiting for the Golden Horse Gate!"

"It is truly remarkable that you can still see His Majesty!"

Han Anguo didn't expect to meet someone by accident, and the other person could actually get into the palace.

This was something that was difficult for Han Anguo to accomplish even with his cultivation and wealth. He had yet to meet the new emperor, so even if he had all his abilities, he couldn't let the new emperor know about them.

"Brother Dongfang, if you can see His Majesty, please help me," Han Anguo pleaded, "If you can recommend me, I will be very grateful!"

Han Anguo stood up and bowed deliberately.

He walked back and forth in the room, and after a while he came over carrying a box.

"A small gift is not a sign of respect!"

When he placed the box he was carrying on the tea table in the room, the table made a noticeable creaking sound, and it was obviously not light.

"Brother Anguo, there is no need to be so polite. You are a capable man. If you are interested in the court, everyone will help you convey the message to His Majesty as long as you spread the word," said Zhang Xuezhou.

"It's so difficult!"

Han Anguo shook his head repeatedly. "I was a doctor in Liang State in the past. I have made many strategies for the King of Liang and made enemies with some people in Chang'an City." Han Anguo said helplessly: "If I come here with a big fanfare, they will be very polite if they don't add insult to injury!"

"I see!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded, barely guessing the difficulties Han Anguo faced as an official.

If he worked for King Liang and also came up with strategies to make enemies with the people in Chang'an City, the targets of Han Anguo's enemies would most likely include Emperor Jing and his close ministers.

The new emperor already has the most orthodox throne, so it is impossible for Han Anguo to join the Empress Dowager's camp. In other words, Han Anguo chose the new emperor's camp for long-term planning.

But the new emperor is the son of Emperor Jing, and he is likely to know some of Han Anguo's past.

If no one speaks for Han Anguo, it will be very difficult for Han Anguo to enter the court and become a core official around the new emperor.

Given the other party's past, it's no wonder that he didn't consider positions such as the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers.

"The current emperor is wise and enlightened. As long as Brother Anguo is willing to sincerely become a pillar of the court, His Majesty will not only forgive his past mistakes, but will also give him important tasks," said Zhang Xuezhou.

"It would be great if that were the case," Han Anguo said, "I hope Brother Dongfang will not despise this small token of my appreciation. When I settle down in the future, Anguo will definitely give me another reward!"

"Brother An Guo is too polite!"

Han Anguo pushed the wooden box over. When Zhang Xuezhou stretched out his hand to block it, he felt that the box was very heavy, weighing dozens of pounds.

When Han Anguo flicked his fingers slightly, the lid of the wooden box lifted halfway, revealing the golden color inside the box.

"The money of our Liang Kingdom does not conform to the regulations of Chang'an City. Only these gold items can be used universally." Han Anguo said: "I hope Brother Dongfang will accept them!"

"Brother An Guo is so generous!"

Zhang Xuezhou didn't expect that he could make money just by making a random trip, even if he went to the wrong place.

The monks who practiced the art of luck did have quite good luck.

If he could meet ten Han Anguos, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the people in Zhangjiazhuang would be able to lie low for almost ten years.

This sum of money is not as valuable as the thousand taels of gold rewarded by King Jiangdu, but it is also the second largest fortune in Zhang Xuezhou's life.

Han Anguo had the intention, and Zhang Xuezhou did not pretend to be polite.

"Your Majesty needs someone to share his worries recently. If Brother Anguo is not in a hurry, I will meet Your Majesty again in half a month and recommend Brother Anguo then. I can't guarantee what Your Majesty will say, but I can definitely make sure your name comes to His Majesty's ears," said Zhang Xuezhou, stretching out his hand to hold up the box.

"That's great!"

Han Anguo nodded repeatedly.

His roots were in Liang State, and he lacked connections when he came to Chang'an City, so Han Anguo used money to pave the way.

He visited several people one after another. Some of them did not want to be involved and refused to meet him, some refused to accept gifts when he met them, and some accepted gifts but did not do anything for him.

After a month, Han Anguo spent a lot of money but didn't get anything done.

He never thought that someone would accidentally come to his door and be willing to help him.

Seeing the sincerity on Zhang Xuezhou's face, Han Anguo felt that the money was not wasted.

Even if the current emperor does not employ him, as long as he hears his name and has the corresponding intention to seek an official position, it is enough.

Perhaps at some unknown time, the emperor would recruit him, allowing Han Anguo to officially enter the court.