The sleeping hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity.

Hearing that the emperor had been praising Jia Shao, Chang Tao's heart finally settled down.

This is a sure thing!

He knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "Your Majesty is the Holy Son of Heaven. There are thousands of talents like Jia Shao in Daliang, all of whom care about you and your father."

"Even if I am not as good as Jia Shao, I will do my best to help you, my father."

Hearing this, Emperor Jiahe smiled and said without comment: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Chang Tao stood up slowly and respectfully.

Emperor Jiahe did not let Chang Tao leave, but looked at the eunuch of the Imperial Household Department and said, "Go to the cabinet and invite the Prime Minister."

The auspicious event was handled really beautifully.

Zheng Xiasheng offered flowers to Buddha and led the civil and military officials to sing praises to the holy emperor in the court.

The emperor accepted this favor.

Since you have accepted a favor, you should naturally give some benefits.

It took less than half a cup of tea.

Zheng Xiasheng arrived at the Qianqing Palace and was about to pay his respects.

Emperor Jiahe waved his hand and said with a smile: "Now that the Prime Minister is here, the ceremony will be excused. Next, let Li Duan handle the matter of the drought in Shaanxi."

This was originally decided.

But Zheng Xiasheng knew that the emperor would definitely not bring up this matter again for no reason, so he had an idea in his mind.

He said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I will urge Li Duan to solve the drought in Shaanxi as soon as possible and relieve your Majesty's worries."

The emperor nodded and said casually, "According to his qualifications, it is time for Dong Yan, the Minister of Rites, to join the cabinet. Let him be the deputy assistant and help you share some of the pressure."

"As for Li Duan, after the drought in Shaanxi is over, he will return to serve as the Minister of Rites. What do you think, Lord?"

Zheng Xiasheng showed gratitude on his face and knelt down quickly: "I, your Majesty, thank you for your support on behalf of Li Duan."

"Get up."

The emperor motioned Zheng Xiasheng to stand up, and then looked at Chang Tao: "And my Xiangrui County Magistrate, what reward do you want?"

Chang Tao knelt down anxiously and said, "I am too frightened to ask for a reward. I am willing to go to Shaanxi to provide disaster relief and share your majesty's worries."

Emperor Jiahe looked at Zheng Xiasheng.

Zheng Xiasheng thought for a moment and said, "There is a vacancy in Hanzhong Prefecture."

Chang Tao's heart was beating hard. If he wasn't under the emperor's nose, he would have laughed out loud.

Emperor Jiahe said with a smile: "In that case, Lord Chang should be the prefect of Hanzhong."

From county magistrate to prefect, three promotions in a row!

Report a good omen and save yourself twenty years of detour!

Whose life is this!

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

Chang Tao kowtowed excitedly and thanked God for his grace.

But what I was thinking in my heart was: After I go back, I must worship Mr. Jia Shao!

Emperor Jiahe waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

Lord Zheng, and the overjoyed Chang Tao, walked out of the Qianqing Palace's sleeping hall together.

They just went out.

A young eunuch came over and said, "Master Chang, please stay."

Chang Tao stopped immediately.

Zheng Xiasheng looked at this scene, said nothing, and went to the cabinet alone.

In the sleeping hall.

Emperor Jiahe looked at the calligraphy written by Jia Shao and the couplet in his hand with a smile on his face.

Seeing that he was in a good mood, the eunuch of the Imperial Household Department said in a playful tone, "This Jia Shao is indeed a blessed man. He has caught the eye of Your Majesty at such a young age. Would you like me to send someone to investigate him?"

Emperor Jiahe laughed and scolded, "Fool, idiot! Just remember, if the water is too clear, there will be no fish. In this world, who can withstand a thorough investigation?"

"Let Chang Tao wait for a moment. Go get a jade ruyi and give it to him to take back to Mengjin and give it to Jia Shao."

Lift it high and put it down gently.

Emperor Jiahe, who is well versed in the art of balance, naturally knows when to turn a blind eye.

Speaking of this.

The emperor hesitated for a moment, then said, "Take another letter... and the jade ruyi with you."

letter?

The eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department pondered for a moment and understood.

He only said to bring a letter, but didn't say what to write in the letter. Obviously, he wanted to send a blank letter.

Why send a blank letter?

The reserved emperor hoped to send a blank letter, hoping to receive a letter filled with "sincere thoughts" from Jia Shao the next day.

It can be seen that he is really satisfied with this intelligent young man.

Otherwise, he would not have given a Ruyi as a gift.

He would not specifically give Jia Shao the gift of "exchanging letters with the emperor and father".

The eunuch from the Imperial Household Department took the order and left.

Not long after.

The jade ruyi and the blank letter were delivered to Chang Tao.

The eunuch of the Imperial Household Department smiled and said, "Lord Chang, remember to personally deliver His Majesty's wishes to Jia Shao. Tell him that if there are any letters to be sent to the capital in the future, just give them to the Imperial Household Department."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Chang Tao took it quickly, and inwardly he was amazed at how unworldly he had never been.

It turns out that His Majesty would love this talented man who is truly "in the Emperor's heart" so much, not only by giving him a jade ruyi, but also by writing him a letter.

He was promoted three levels in a row, seemingly a "auspicious hero".

But the real hero is in your Majesty's heart!

In this world, how many people can secretly exchange letters with the emperor?

Mr. Jia Shao, the future is absolutely immeasurable!

Chang Tao is gone.

The eunuch of the Imperial Household Department looked at his back, thinking. Then he called a personal eunuch and whispered, "Pass the news of your Majesty's communication with Jia Shao to the Minister of Rites Dong Yan."

The Minister of Rites Dong Yan was a man of the former Prime Minister Chen Bing.

Your Majesty accepted the favor from Prime Minister Zheng and promoted Li Duan to the position of Minister of Rites.

He also appointed the Minister of Rites Dong Yan to the cabinet as the second assistant.

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