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Putting aside the fact that the Ministry of Finance kept loading money into the warehouse, Zhang Tang had already arrived at the entrance of the palace.

After passing the notification at the Xiaohuang Gate, Wang Huaien went out in person to welcome Zhang Tang into the palace.

Zhao Jun met with Zhang Tang in Funing Palace.

At Zhao Jun's signal, the monarch and his ministers sat down separately.

Zhao Jun was the first to speak with emotion: "Zhang Aiqing has worked hard in the past six months. He has done a good job in Nanyang. Zhang Aiqing has eliminated a large number of cancers for the Song Dynasty. Not only did he eliminate threats to the local people, but he also added a lot of people to the court. Income and available men.

Each and every one of these is Zhang Aiqing’s credit! "

Zhang Tang quickly raised his hands and said humbly:

"Your Majesty is overly complimentary. These are just the duties that I should do, and I don't deserve your Majesty's praise."

Zhao Jun waved his hand and said: "It's your duty, but being able to do so well is also your ability.

When I sent Aiqing to Nanyang earlier, I promised that as long as Aiqing does a good job, I will reward you with money, power and status! "

It turns out that you are a doctor on behalf of the Ministry of Rites. Originally, according to the wishes of the courtiers, it would be best if you could get a formal position at most.

But I said, if you do well, you will be rewarded!

Just a formal position is not enough?

I immediately decided that there is a shortage of ministers and ministers at the top of the Ministry of Rites. According to your merits, it should be no problem for you to fill the position of right minister.

How about it? Is Aiqing still satisfied with this arrangement? "

Zhao Jun asked with a smile.

When Zhang Tang heard this, he was so excited that he could hardly speak. He immediately stood up, bowed deeply to Zhao Jun, and then said loudly: "I thank you for your kindness. I will definitely continue to work hard and take your majesty's orders seriously in the future." do better!"

It's not like Zhang Tang couldn't understand the meaning of Zhao Jun's words.

The courtiers objected, but I tried my best to facilitate it!

What does it mean?

This is to remind Zhang Tang that now the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty have opinions about you and are targeting you. If you want to continue to be promoted and continue to be an official, you have to think about your position. Should you try your best to integrate with them after returning to the dynasty? It's up to you to be a lonely minister and listen to my instructions.

Of course, it would be a good thing if you take refuge with me. You will definitely be able to move up to the position of right minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Naturally, Zhang Tang understood the meaning of these words and immediately expressed his position, Your Majesty, I will not join them in the same dirty deeds, I will play with you, and give me the position of minister!

That's the general meaning.

But the final result was that both the emperor and his ministers were satisfied. After talking about their positions, it was time to talk about business.

This time it was Zhang Tang who asked: "Your Majesty, when I came back, I heard that the inspection of temples around the world was suspended?"

Zhao Jun nodded: "Yes, it's suspended."

"But Your Majesty, there are so many benefits to this inspection of the temple, why should we suspend it?"

Zhang Tang didn't understand.

Zhao Jun sighed, rubbed his brows and said: "Not long after I ascended the throne, the imperial court suffered a wave of unimaginable losses, and the South has not recovered it until now.

In addition, the people have been really tired in the past two years and need a good rest, so I have to stop this matter.

But you don't have to worry, I will definitely continue to handle this matter, but now is not the time. When the situation in the court becomes more stable, I will definitely continue to investigate.

And you are definitely still in charge of this matter, so you don’t have to worry about that. " Zhang Tang nodded clearly. He also understood the current situation of the imperial court. If the temples are inspected on a large scale again, as it is now, the imperial court will be fighting on two sides. In this way, it will definitely be against the central government. The burden is extremely heavy.

Now that the imperial court has received a sum of income through the inventory and clearing of Nanyang County, it is time to digest it. It is natural for the imperial court to suspend the inventory of temples all over the world.

Immediately, Zhang Tang cupped his hands and said, "I sincerely respect your Majesty's will."

Zhao Jun nodded with a smile and then said: "By the way, I have heard about your family affairs. It just so happens that winter is about to enter. You have become famous. Tomorrow the imperial court will issue an order for you. After taking the position, I allow you to take a month's leave to go home and solve all the things that need to be solved. If you have any difficulties, you can ask the local Imperial City Division for help, and I will pass on the news.

After I have settled my affairs at home, I will come to the capital to work hard. "

Speaking of family affairs, Zhang Tang's eyes instantly turned red even though he had not shed a single tear even though he was killing many people in Nanyang.

After listening to Zhao Jun's words, I felt even more grateful.

He immediately knelt on the ground with a plop and saluted Zhao Jun.

Then he said loudly: "I thank you for your understanding. I will work hard when I return to the court. Please rest assured, your Majesty!"

Zhao Jun smiled, picked up the teacup on the side and took a sip.

Zhang Tang was also very sensible and immediately left Funing Palace with the excuse that he had just returned and wanted to go back to the Ministry of Rites to make a handover.

On the way out of the palace, Wang Huaien said to Zhang Tang:

"Your Majesty is really concerned about Mr. Zhang's matter. Not long ago, he specially asked the Imperial City Division to find out all the truth about the murder of Mr. Zhang's parents, brother and sister-in-law. Mr. Zhang can go to the Imperial City Division to obtain all the evidence and information.

In addition, information on the powerful men who attacked Zhang's family and the court officials who colluded with him have also been collected.

One of the officials who hindered Mr. Zhang from replacing his official position was a doctor from the former Ministry of Rites. His Majesty immediately imprisoned him after learning about it. This guy is not clean at all. He will be beheaded at Caishikou the day after tomorrow. Mr. Zhang can go there if he wants to have a look.

This old slave has been following Your Majesty for so many years, and I have never seen His Majesty care so much for any of his ministers.

Mr. Zhang is so lucky! "

Silently listening to Wang Huaien's words and narration, even though he knew that this was something Zhao Jun did deliberately to win over people's hearts, these were indeed good things for him. Zhang Tang himself knew this very well.

After Wang Huai'en finished speaking, he quickly raised his hands and said towards the palace: "I feel ashamed to receive such great love from you, but I can't repay it. I can only be loyal to the emperor and patriotism in the future, work hard to do my duty, and devote my whole life to your majesty and the Song Dynasty." , only by dying can I repay His Majesty’s great kindness!”

Wang Huaien also laughed and said with a smile: "Master Zhang said something serious."

Then the two of them left the palace.

After Zhang Tang was sent out of the palace, Wang Huaien said again:

"His Majesty considered that Mr. Zhang did not have a good place to stay in the capital, so he specially asked the old slave to prepare a three-entry courtyard for him in Xihefang.

All the furniture and servants have been bought and prepared. Your Excellency can go and check in directly. The old slave has to wait for His Majesty, so it is inconvenient to take the adults there. When next time, Master Zhang will follow the old slave's godson to your residence. Take a look at the new home. If you are not satisfied, ask Lao Nu’s godson to inform Lao Nu, and Lao Nu will make arrangements for Master Zhang. "

Zhang Tang was immediately flattered when he heard this and thanked him repeatedly. However, Wang Huai'en waved his hand and didn't pay attention. Then he called a little Huangmen who had been following the two of them since they left the palace and introduced him to Zhang Tang.

"Master Zhang, this boy's surname is Wei, and his name is Wei Zhong. He is the godson of the old slave. Let him take Master Zhang to the mansion."

Zhang Tang also hurriedly bowed his hand towards the small yellow door: "Then I'd like to help Eunuch Zhang and Eunuch Wei."

Wang Huaien smiled and said goodbye.

Zhang Tang, on the other hand, headed towards Xihefang under the guidance of Wei Zhong.

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(End of this chapter)