"That's true." Bai Shicheng sat down lazily and said, "Why are you looking for me if you're not going to do your job?"

Jiang Yichen was a fellow Jinshi after all, and with the help of the Jiang family, he got a sinecure as a Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Works.

Jiang Yichen smiled and said, "What kind of job can I do? I just report for duty every day and then go out for a stroll."

Bai Shicheng said: "Your old man doesn't say anything about you?"

Jiang Yichen said unconcernedly, "Why are you blaming me? The Minister of Works is a fifth-rank official, a very high position, but you and I both know it's a sinecure for gentlemen like us. They're happy if I don't go on this errand. If I do, I'm afraid I'll scare them."

Jiang Yichen knew nothing about the Ministry of Industry's affairs. If he tried to intervene forcibly, both his superiors in the Ministry of Industry and the Jiang family would disagree.

Bai Shicheng complained, "You're still the best. I don't put my heart into it at all, and the old man either scolds me or beats me up. He compares me to Zhao Lin every day. Who can compare to that pervert? My eldest brother is his subordinate now, what can I compare with?"

Like Jiang Yichen, Bai Shicheng also took up the position of Yuwenlang in the Ministry of Personnel. He was not assigned any duties and only needed to report for work every day.

But it seems that the old man of the Bai family was stimulated by Zhao Lin, and he kept watching his children and grandchildren work hard every day. Bai Shiyuan was far away and had already become the governor. Bai Hongbin couldn't catch him, so he kept a close eye on Bai Shicheng, making Bai Shicheng look haggard.

Jiang Yichen also sighed: "Who took him seriously in the first place? In the blink of an eye, he has become the governor, while we can only rely on our family background to get a small official position. Comparing ourselves with others is really frustrating."

"Alright, alright, stop gossiping and get your fart out now." Bai Shicheng said, "My family needs to prepare a gift for the emperor, and I've assigned tasks."

Jiang Yichen asked, "Is your brother coming back this time?"

Bai Shicheng said, "Of course. He wrote me the day before yesterday saying he and Zhao Lin would be returning by boat. I estimate they'll be back in the next two or three days. Why are you asking?"

Jiang Yichen approached Bai Shicheng and said, "Can you help me to plead for mercy? I don't want to work in the Ministry of Industry anymore. I want to go to Brother Bai's place."

Bai Shicheng looked at Jiang Yichen in surprise: "Are you crazy? So many people want to enter Jingdu and can't get in, but instead of staying here, you run away?"

The future of these young masters had already been arranged. After working in various government offices for a few years, they would be promoted when they were ready.

Everyone is the same, the only difference is who is on top and who is at the bottom.

To put it bluntly, this position has already been decided, and one of them will be chosen.

But no matter who is chosen, it will not be the turn of outsiders.

If Jiang Yichen leaves the capital, it will be difficult for him to come back.

Jiang Yichen sighed, "I've figured it out these days. It's not enough to rely on family connections in the capital. I have to make my own achievements."

Bai Shicheng asked in surprise, "You want to learn from Zhao Lin?"

"Yes and no." Jiang Yichen said, "There are too many people like us, and too few places."

Only members of the royal family can become high-ranking officials right after birth.

For others, no matter how strong their family background is, it will be useless if they don’t have the ability.

You have a background, and so do others. There is only one position, so you must grab it.

"Didn't your family arrange anything for you?" Bai Shicheng was puzzled.

If Jiang Yichen wants to go somewhere, his family will definitely make the best arrangements.

Jiang Yichen shook his head and said, "I want to make my own way. You know, we dandy boys are all very rebellious. It's better to make our own way than to follow the arrangements made by our families."

Bai Shicheng nodded repeatedly.

If his family hadn't put pressure on him, he wouldn't have gone to the Ministry of Personnel.

"Okay, when my brother comes, I'll ask for you." Bai Shicheng nodded happily.

"Thank you." Jiang Yichen raised his glass towards Bai Shicheng.

Bai Shicheng said: "With our relationship, there is no need to be polite."

After they had a drink, Bai Shicheng suddenly laughed and said, "I wonder how that Prince Zhao is doing copying books in the Hanlin Academy."

Jiang Yichen sneered, "What else can we do? He is the runner-up, so he is qualified to go in and copy books. We don't even have the qualifications to copy books."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

They all looked down on Zhao Chenhan.

"I wonder if Zhao Lin is short of people." Bai Shicheng suddenly said, "Wouldn't it be better if I could enter his Governor's Mansion?"

Jiang Yichen shook his head: "There are three types of people in his Governor's Mansion. Minister Fu's nephews and students, headed by Fu Wenqi. Lord Li's nephews and students, headed by Gong Qiubai. And then there are the people of the Su family, headed by Su Di. Apart from these three factions, it will be difficult for others to join in!"

Bai Shicheng nodded. "Forget the Su family. They're a merchant family. Having connections with the Governor would keep them awake at night. Minister Fu and Lord Li think too highly of Zhao Lin. They've even sent their own sons, nephews, and students to help. Aren't they afraid of hindering their careers?"

"Who knows? Fu Wenqi inspected salt taxes in Jiangnan and commercial taxes in the southeast. Anyone who can do this must be someone the emperor trusts. I thought he would at least be a Grand Secretary after returning to the capital. If not a member of the cabinet, then at least a Vice Minister of one of the six ministries. Who would have thought he would be willing to give it up and go to Jiujiang to help Zhao Lin? This shows how much Minister Fu values ​​Zhao Lin."

Jiang Yichen's words were full of envy.

If he also had someone who could help him so much, and with the support of the Jiang family, there wouldn't be so much trouble.

Bai Shicheng sighed to the sky: "Comparing yourself to others makes you feel nauseous. I can't envy you enough."

"Zhao Lin is capable, but the key is that he knows how to behave. Look at the gifts he gave to the emperor, millions of taels at a time. Who wouldn't like him?"

Jiang Yichen took a sip of wine and said, "I wonder what gift this guy will give to the emperor this time."

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