That afternoon, Fang Zheng returned to Banshanfang and made some simple arrangements.

Li Yuanzhao was still busy designing his food hygiene and safety methods.

Fang Zhengyi simply glanced at him, not wanting to disturb him any further, and went straight back to the Fang Mansion.

The next day, after getting up in the morning, I went straight to the Honglu Temple.

Naturally he did not attend the morning court. Since he was also the Secretary of the Honglu Temple, he could slack off whenever he could.

The Honglu Temple is not large in area, and the overall building resembles a giant courtyard.

In addition to being responsible for foreign affairs reception, he also has to preside over activities such as sacrifices, enthronement, and village banquets.

The total staff is more than 200 people, but only 20 of them are responsible.

Although Chen Hong was the highest official in the Honglu Temple, his rank was still lower than Fang Zhengyi.

Although Fang Zhengyi is now his assistant officer, he naturally doesn't dare to give him orders.

As soon as Fang Zheng arrived at the Honglu Temple, Chen Hong came out to greet him with a stiff smile on his face.

He came, he actually came!

I hope this guy doesn't get into trouble...

"Master Fang! Welcome, welcome!"

Fang Zhengyi also smiled: "Master Chen, you are welcome! I am just taking a look. If there is anything you need me to do, just tell me. You are welcome!"

"By the way, where is the Beirong delegation?"

Chen Hong's heart was in his throat.

Do you really want to receive the delegation in person? Aren't you the one who started all the rumors about your Mid-Levels?

It's just like throwing feces on someone's face!

"Well... the delegation will be received by someone below. I have already arranged it. It is none of our business!"

"Come on, come on! Lord Fang, please come in. The snacks in our Honglu Temple are famous for their deliciousness!"

"Ah? Really? Then let me try it!"

Chen Hong pulled Fang Zhengyi's sleeve and pulled him into the house.

He was directly allowed to sit in his seat.

Then he personally brought a tray of refreshments.

Fang Zheng looked at the snacks and then at Chen Hong, and suddenly felt flattered.

It seems that my popularity has indeed improved since I came back from disaster relief.

Is everyone so enthusiastic?

I picked up the snack, took a bite, and savored it for a while.

Then he put the remaining half into his mouth, chewed it twice and swallowed it.

Chen Hong asked cautiously: "How is it? Is it delicious?"

"It's not delicious." Fang Zheng shook his head.

“.......”

"Here, try this, the orange cake!" Chen Hong pinched a piece of dessert and handed it to Fang Zhengyi.

Fang Zhengyi took the orange cake, took a bite, then put the whole piece into his mouth, chewed it twice and swallowed it.

Then he shook his head and said, "It's not delicious."

“.......”

“Try this again!”

"This... is OK. No, it's not delicious. The filling is a bit dry."

Chen Hong felt inexplicably a little crazy.

If it doesn't taste good, you ate it all?! If it doesn't taste good, you really mean it doesn't taste good? Can't you give me some face?!

No! We must hold him back!

Just drag him for two days, and there won’t be so much to do after the dinner!

Chen Hong frowned and said, "I must satisfy you today. I'll ask the cook to make new ones."

"It's freshly baked and delicious! Lord Fang, wait for me here, don't run around!"

I ate five pieces of snacks and drank two cups of tea.

Fang Zhengyi felt his belly was a little bloated, so he loosened his belt, looked at Chen Hong and said with a smile: "Master Chen, you don't have to work so hard."

"I say... don't you want me to meet the Beirong delegation?"

Chen Hong looked embarrassed: "How could that be... You are a guest, I am afraid of neglecting you!"

Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm just doing my job."

"Since His Majesty has asked me to be the Minister of the Honglu Temple, I can't just do nothing, right?"

"I am paid by the emperor. It would be wrong for His Majesty to know that I have been eating snacks all day here. Don't you think so, Lord Chen?"

Chen Hong looked embarrassed.

At this point, there was no way to delay any longer. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "The Northern Rong envoys are now at the Honglu Guest House."

"Master Fang, if you want to see him, I'll take you to see him. Forget about the rest."

"They have come a long way and need to rest."

Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow: "Rest? We can't let them rest!"

"Negotiations are inevitable! Let them negotiate with us after they have enough food and drink? You are confused!"

"Why don't you throw a few chickens into the inn? Poke them around in the middle of the night and don't let them sleep!"

Chen Hong's facial features have begun to distort!

Are you fucking talking like a human being? Is this a human being?

Despicable!

Seeing Chen Hong's ugly face, Fang Zheng laughed: "Just kidding! It's all a joke!"

"Judging by the deeds, not the heart, everyone has some dark thoughts. I am just thinking about this kind of immoral thing. I am telling you that I treat you, Lord Chen, as a friend!"

Chen Hong wiped his sweat and said, "Yes... yes..."

"But...I still have to meet the delegation. Not only do I want to meet them, I also want to take them away. I hope you can understand."

"Leave!" Chen Hong's voice suddenly rose, "Absolutely not! What are you going to do?"

Fang Zheng shook his head and sighed: "Alas, I have promised His Majesty to return the gift. I have to take those Beirong people to see what they have to offer."

"Otherwise, they will not like the things I give them and think they are cheap stuff. Wouldn't that be embarrassing?"

"My personal face doesn't matter, but what will be lost is the face of the court and His Majesty!"

"Don't worry! I will only pick two important people to visit Banshanfang."

"The prince is there too, do you think I can mess around?"

Chen Hong gritted his teeth and his breathing became heavy.

No...you absolutely cannot go!

It's the two of you who cause the most trouble when you get together, and you're using the prince as a shield, making you even more lawless!

Seeing that Chen Hong still refused, Fang Zhengyi felt helpless.

After all, it's someone else's territory, and they serve you well with good food.

There was no need to use force to meet the envoys, so he could only continue, "Master Chen, I am still helping the Honglu Temple to find a way to publish a newspaper, please give me some face!"

Chen Hong still shook his head.

Do you think I'm stupid? It's nothing at all! We can talk about it later!

The Beirong delegation must not allow any accidents to happen!

Seeing that he still refused to budge, Fang Zheng said in a deep voice, "Okay! You don't trust me, right?"

"Let's not talk about the Honglu Temple's newspaper business for now. I can always make the decision about Banshan Daily."

"The space in the center of the daily newspaper will be given to the Honglu Temple for free for one year!"

Chen Hong's eyes lit up.

The Mid-Levels Daily News is the most popular newspaper on the market.

Even if the Honglu Temple publishes its own newspaper, it may not sell well, but with the help of the Mid-Levels Daily, it will definitely not be bad!

Chen Hong gritted his teeth: "Three years!"

"One and a half years"

"Two years!"

"make a deal!"

After the matter was settled, Chen Hong also figured it out and said helplessly: "Okay!"

"But you have to promise me that you won't conflict with others!"

"Don't worry, we have worked together for such a long time, and I have always been kind to others."