Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 186 Lord Ning was shocked
In the small courtyard of Huaihua Hutong, Xu Jing was listening carefully to Chen Ce's words.

Chen Ce has thought a lot these days. He decided to recommend Xu Jing to go to the southeast. Cheng Minzheng said that he still owed him a favor. As for his promotion to Ning Cheng, that was just his wishful thinking.

Problems will arise in the southeast sooner or later. The Japanese pirates have already begun to sprout. With Xu Jing in the officialdom of the southeast, Chen Ce has a certain possibility of open control in the southeast.

He also secretly placed spies there. With one in the open and one in the dark, Chen Ce could completely control the southeast.

When Xu Jing heard Chen Ce recommend him to go to Ningbo, he was immediately excited beyond words.

As we all know, Ningbo is a rich place in the southeast. If you can be an official here, it means you have a bright future. Generally speaking, if you don’t have a strong enough background, how can you be transferred to the rich place in the southeast.

Before Xu Jing had the chance to thank Chen Ce, Chen Ce stopped him and said, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. This place is not easy to stay. Recently, Japanese pirates have been attacking the southeast frequently. Ningbo and Lianhai are the first places attacked by Japanese pirates."

"You have to be careful in the past. If you are not careful, you might be implicated and take the blame."

"I'm not by your side, so you have to be careful on your own. No matter what, you must gain a foothold in the southeast as soon as possible. I will need you in the future."

Hearing Chen Ce's words, Xu Jing was so moved that he burst into tears. He knew that Chen Ce now regarded him as someone he trusted.

Xu Jing bowed and said, "Don't worry, sir. I will be very careful and will not embarrass you."

Chen Ce hummed, as if thinking of something, and suddenly asked Xu Jing: "If one day, I ask you to do something that is different from your understanding, or even ask you to do something abnormal, something that hurts people, and violates moral ethics, will you choose to execute it, or will you act according to your own conscience?"

Xu Jing thought for a moment and said, "I will choose you without hesitation. I believe you have your own intentions."

Chen Ce nodded and said, "I hope you remember what I said today."

"I can push you up, but I can also smash you to pieces."

Xu Jing said hurriedly: "Don't worry, sir. I will fulfill my promise today for my whole life."

"it is good!"

Chen Ce waved his hand, signaling Xu Jing to leave.

……

Wang Wubi also passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi this year. He is still in the stage of observing politics. Today he invited several good friends, all of whom are Jinshi this year.

Everybody is waiting.

Xu Jing was also on the list.

Wang Wubi and several friends were discussing how to fill the vacancy. When Xu Jing arrived, Wang Wubi said, "Father Heng, you came at the right time."

“We are discussing how to fill the vacancies quickly.”

Now that everyone has become a Jinshi, no one wants to wait two or three years before being demoted to an official position. Everyone wants to become a member of the Ming officialdom as soon as possible, and everyone is doing their best to prepare for an official position.

"Brother Wenchang has made friends with the two uncles of the Zhang family in the past few days."

"According to the other party's suggestion, it seems that three hundred taels can be used to run a small official position, but I can't guarantee it. Do you want to spend some money?"

Xu Jing shook his head and said, "Mr. Chen may have already helped me run it."

Ok?
Several other Jinshi asked curiously, "Which Master Chen? What position does he hold in the court?"

Wang Wubi also looked at Xu Jing in confusion and asked, "Mr. Chen Ce?"

Xu Jing nodded.

Wang Wubi shook his head and said, "Mr. Chen's talent and learning are beyond words, but he is not an official after all, so how can he be capable of running the affairs of the civil service?"

"Father Heng, why don't you spend some money and give the two uncles of the Zhang family a try?"

When the others learned of Chen Ce's identity, they couldn't help but smile bitterly and said to Xu Jing: "Father Heng, do you think this is possible?"

"He has no power or authority, so how can he be qualified to run an official position for you?" Wang Wubi also felt that this was nonsense. He admitted that Chen Ce was smart and talented, but after all, Chen Ce was not a civil servant.

Xu Jing still insisted: "I won't get involved."

No one said anything more. Since Xu Jing chose to believe Chen Ce, no matter how much they said, it would be useless. They just secretly felt sorry for Xu Jing.

Comparing Chen Ce and the two uncles of the Zhang family, anyone with a normal mind would know who to choose.

Xu Jing knew what they were thinking. They didn't understand Chen Ce, and they would never know how powerful Chen Ce was. What were the two uncles of the Zhang family? They were nothing compared to Chen Ce!
In fact, Xu Jing wanted to win over Wang Wubi, but after thinking about it, he decided not to cause trouble for Chen Ce. Moreover, looking at Wang Wubi's expression, it seemed that he did not quite trust Chen Ce.

In that case, why should he meddle in other people's business?
……

Time soon came to the third day.

Chen Ce hosted a banquet for Cheng Minzheng at Fenghua Tower on Chengqingfang Street.

Chen Ce arrived at the private room on the third floor of Fenghua Building early, paid the bill in advance, ordered dishes and drinks, and waited quietly for Cheng Minzheng to come to the banquet.

When Ning Cheng got off work today, he got dressed early, but he was very surprised that Minister Cheng seemed to attach great importance to this banquet.

But why bring yourself along?
Is he planning to introduce some connections to me?
Ning Chengshi really couldn't understand what Minister Cheng Minzheng saw in him and why he thought so highly of him.
Until now he is still a little confused, and hasn't even figured out why he was promoted.

He respectfully followed Cheng Minzheng to Fenghua Tower on Chengqingfang Street.

At night, Chengqingfang Street is brightly lit and bustling with people and cars.

Ning Cheng was full of thoughts, but Cheng Minzheng smiled and said to Ning Cheng: "It just so happens that I will take this opportunity to arrange this marriage for you."

"what?"

Ning Cheng looked at Cheng Minzheng in confusion, but soon clasped his fists and said, "Everything will be subject to Lord Cheng's arrangements."

Even though Ning Cheng knew that this was a political marriage, he now had no choice but to obey Cheng Minzheng.

It seems that Minister Cheng promoted himself to the Ministry of Rites for a purpose, but he didn't know who the other party was, and why Lord Cheng attached so much importance to him and even arranged the marriage personally.

I think he is Lord Cheng’s junior, and Ning Cheng can take this opportunity to get to know him better.

Seeing that Cheng Minzheng had not arrived for a long time, Chen Ce gave some instructions to the store owner and went to the toilet.

As Cheng Minzheng went upstairs, Ning Cheng saw Chen Ce coming in. He bowed to Cheng Minzheng and said, "Sir, I see an acquaintance. Can I go and say hello? Can I spend a little time?"

Cheng Minzheng nodded and said, "Go quickly and come back soon. I will go up first."

Ning Cheng hurriedly said: "Okay!"

After Cheng Minzheng went upstairs, Ning Cheng went to find Chen Ce and asked, "Why are you here?"

Chen Ce looked at Ning Cheng strangely and said, "I'm here to meet a friend. Sir Ning, what are you doing?"

Ning Cheng said: "I have some official business to take care of."

Chen Ce said, "Well, I won't bother you anymore. I'll go upstairs first."

Ning Cheng followed Chen Ce upstairs, and when they reached the third floor, they stopped together.

Chen Ce looked at Ning Cheng suspiciously and said, "Sir Ning, would you please go first?"

Ning Cheng didn't hesitate and said, "Okay, I'll go over first."

Chen Ce: “Yeah.”

(End of this chapter)