Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 362 Trivia (asking for monthly ticket)

Before Zhang Heling could react, he accepted the position of Captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard bestowed by the court at the urging of his brother.

When dinner was over, Zhang Luan seemed to realize that he couldn't explain the official position to his eldest son, so he let the youngest son deal with his eldest brother's questions;
Besides, Zhang Luan had to go to the new house to enjoy a luxurious life while waiting to discuss things with Li Zisheng, so he left home early.

Zhang Heling took his brother to the backyard, sat by the well and asked curiously, "Second brother, are you kidding me? I'm going to be an official now?

"Why do I feel it's so unreal?"

Zhang Yanling asked with a smile: "If I give you an official post, wouldn't you want to take it?"

"Of course I want to be one."

Zhang Heling asked eagerly, "Then tell me, what rank is the Jinyiwei Qianhu?"

"Positive fifth grade."

Zhang Yanling replied.

A hint of surprise flashed across Zhang Heling's face, and he asked hurriedly, "It sounds like he's higher up than the county magistrate... Then what do I have to do in the future?"

Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "You don't care about anything, even if you want to, you can't, because your position as a thousand households is just a nominal position, waiting to receive salary every month.

"Of course, after you go out, you can call yourself a captain of the Jinyiwei. When you go to any local government office, as long as you report your identity, even the local officials will have to salute you."

"But there's no one to deploy, which isn't a very good thing to think about."

Zhang Heling seemed a little dissatisfied. "I don't want to be a thousand-householder. Can I be a hundred-householder? Just like Qin Yun, give me a hundred people ready to be sent at any time, and I will be glorious wherever I go?"

Zhang Yanling asked back: "Do you think Qin Yun is very glorious when he goes out to do things?"

"he……"

Zhang Heling was suddenly speechless.

He thought about it carefully and it seemed that Qin Yun was not really a big shot.

Anyway, whenever he saw him and Zhang Yanling in the past, Qin Yun would always bow and behave very respectfully, as if he was just an errand boy.

"Ah! Now that you mention it, the Jinyiwei doesn't seem that great... Is it so insecure to be an officer in the capital? Why do I remember that when I was in Xingji, those officers were all arrogant?"

Zhang Heling began to feel puzzled.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Okay, big brother, the court has given our family an official position, you should take it first, and there should be a better official position for you in the future.

"At least you can be more respectable in front of those little brothers now. When you go out with others in the future, they will know that you are a captain of the Jinyiwei, and no one will dare to look down on you anymore!"

"Hehe, that's true."

Zhang Heling became very happy when he thought of this. "After what you said, I suddenly feel that being a Qianhu official is pretty good. I just hope that I can become a powerful official as soon as possible. It would be best if I could manage all the government offices and have the final say. Wherever I go with my people, they have to greet me and I can take anything from anyone I want..."

Zhang Yanling interrupted his brother's fantasy: "Brother, what you are talking about is not an official, but a robber."

Zhang Heling said disdainfully: “Isn’t that the case with those officials in Xingji? I only ask to be the same as them. I didn’t ask for special treatment. Don’t discourage me, kid… Haha, I’ll go into the house and have some fun first… That’s great, I’m an official! A fifth-rank official! Hahahaha…”

Just now he was unhappy because there was no real shortage, but now he is overjoyed.

Zhang Yanling thought that the life of an idiot was simpler. Just give him some benefits and he would be happy for a long time.

It's probably the case these days, the more idealistic and ambitious a person is, the more tired he is. He doesn't know what he is doing all day long, it's so tiring!

"My brother-in-law, although I know you are going to be the emperor soon, when will you bring me any real benefits? Why do I always do things for you without any reward?
"I'm so tired!"

……

……

The next morning.

Zhang Luan followed Li Zisheng into the palace again, and this time the two were familiar with the route.

When they were about to reach the Qianqing Palace, Li Zisheng asked with a smile: "Laizhan, do you think His Majesty will..."

Zhang Luan asked: "What will happen?"

“What do you think…?”

Li Zisheng smiled ambiguously and said, "Your Majesty asked you about the matter of respecting family ethics yesterday." "This... I didn't expect Your Majesty to ask that. Minister Li, was my answer at that time a little inappropriate?" Zhang Luan asked.

"No, no. You are a doctor. It is normal for His Majesty to ask you when he has questions. Doesn't this just show that His Majesty trusts you?
"The weather is nice today. You can go out for a walk and relax when you have time. You look a little haggard... His Majesty needs your care now. You have to take care of yourself first before you can think of anything else..."

Unconsciously, Li Zisheng began to care about Zhang Luan's health.

Zhang Luan was speechless. If it weren't for those little goblins you gave me, I would have tossed and turned all night and had dark circles under my eyes. Otherwise, why would I look so terrible?
As soon as the two arrived at the gate of the Qianqing Palace, they saw a group of people coming out of the hall from afar. They were the Crown Prince Zhu Youtang and his entourage.

Zhang Luan was about to step forward to say hello, but was stopped by Li Zisheng.

"The occasion is not appropriate...Listen to me, we can talk about it later if there is anything."

Li Zisheng was "escorting" Zhang Luan.

Zhu Youtang saw his father-in-law from afar, nodded towards him, bowed again, and walked away without stopping.

Zhang Luan asked curiously, "Is the Crown Prince here to pay his respects to His Majesty?"

"Where should I go?"

Li Zisheng said, "After all, this place is in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace. They are father and son, so our relationship is still a little distant. Don't think of yourself as an outsider.

"In fact, it's the same with the Crown Prince. It's best to keep a proper distance... Look at those uncles of the emperor nowadays. Can you usually see them in the palace?"

Zhang Luan felt somewhat depressed.

I thought to myself, my son has said that the prince will have the utmost trust in me in the future, which is something that the in-laws of this dynasty cannot compare to.

Besides, aren’t the most favored relatives at the moment Uncle Wan’s family?

How would I know when she usually enters the palace, what benefits she gets on a daily basis, and what power and status she holds in the court?
……

……

In the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Jianshen had already gotten up from the ground and was sitting at the table, with Wei Tai and several eunuchs standing beside him.

"Your Majesty, Master Li and Zhang Taichang are here... Would you like to go back to your couch and rest first?"

Wei Tai asked inquiringly.

Zhu Jianshen first waved his hand to indicate that it was not necessary, then turned sideways, glanced at Li Zisheng and Zhang Luan who were walking in, smiled and nodded as a greeting.

Then he called Zhang Luan to his side and asked with a smile: "I feel much better today. I want to go out for a walk. Is everything okay?"

Zhang Luan said: "It's okay, Your Majesty can breathe some fresh air outside or keep the indoor air circulating, which is good for the dragon's body."

"Can we go for a walk?"

Zhu Jianshen didn't quite understand and looked up at the scenery outside the window.

Wei Tai hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty, your health is the most important thing. It would be bad if you catch a cold."

Li Zisheng kindly reminded: "Your Majesty, it is now midsummer, the heat is unbearable, and the possibility of catching a cold is very small. This place... is still too closed, and it is not easy to breathe freely. Perhaps Zhang Taichang's intention is to let you go out and relax more if you have nothing to do on weekdays."

"Yes."

Zhang Luan took over the conversation and said with a smile, "Your Majesty can go out for a walk appropriately. Bring the royal carriage and sit down to rest at any time. As long as you don't feel cold, you can walk around and take a look. As long as you don't get tired, a little exercise is still very good for your body."

"Ugh!"

Zhu Jianshen sighed deeply and said, "I don't know why, but recently I feel weak after walking a few steps, and I want to find a place to sit. I have never been so weak before, and I don't know why it is like this."

Zhang Luan said: "Liver disease is always like this, it will make the body weak. I can't tell the specific reason. Anyway, Your Majesty just needs to rest."

"understood."

Zhu Jianshen nodded in relief and said, "In fact, the people from the Imperial Hospital also said so. I thought they were fooling me, but since you, Zhang Qingjia, said so, I know that this liver disease will seriously affect physical strength.

"All right then. The sun is shining brightly outside, so let's not talk here. Someone, get ready for me. I want to sit at the entrance of the palace, where I can enjoy the sunshine while Zhang Qingjia examines my illness and chat with me."

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