Tang Ke likes to eat, and Tang Ke's son also has his own characteristics; he likes to watch excitement and enjoy being in the thick of things.
Having encountered the emperor on both previous occasions, he deliberately chose to come out close to the New Year this time, knowing that the emperor would be busy with various formalities in the palace and would not have time to sneak out.
Therefore, he felt that the chance of meeting the emperor was almost nonexistent.
Zhang Yuan said, "I apologize for disturbing Young Master Tang's refined enjoyment. There were a few uncouth men here who were being unreasonable. I merely reprimanded them to maintain order in the capital. Compared to you, Young Master Tang, I am insignificant. Your Excellency, Prime Minister Tang, is a high-ranking official of the Song Dynasty, and your merits are immeasurable."
He spoke loudly on purpose, wanting those people to hear him, and also wanting Zhao Ding to hear him.
You see, I am not only an official appointed by the imperial court, but I am also good friends with the son of Minister Tang, who is currently in power.
You ants, get out of my sight!
Tang Rui seemed not to have heard Zhang Yuan clearly, but his eyes suddenly lit up: "I am Tang Rui, greetings to Prime Minister Zhao."
Upon hearing Tang Rui's words, Zhang Yuan's previously smiling face froze on the spot.
Zhao Ding was a very humble and kind person. He smiled and said, "I have heard of you. Even Minister Xu has praised you to me many times. Minister Tang has also suggested to the Emperor that you come to the Royal Bank of the Great Song Dynasty."
"I am honored by Prime Minister Zhao's high regard. I am not talented, but I am willing to follow Prime Minister Zhao in promoting the paper money of our Great Song Dynasty."
Zhao Ding said, "It's not convenient to talk about this right now. I'm just passing by and am about to enter the palace to meet the Emperor. I'm just stopping here for a while."
Zhao Ding then said to Zhang Yuan, who was already dumbfounded, "This place was built with funds from the imperial court, and everyone is allowed to come in."
Zhang Yuan's legs immediately went weak with fear, and he knelt down.
Zhao Ding was slightly taken aback, not expecting such a strong reaction from the other party. Not wanting to waste time on this matter, he called out to the steward, "You should be fair and impartial."
The person in charge, realizing this was an important figure, immediately became alert and respectfully replied, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Zhao Ding walked over again and said to the young man with a smile, "Since the founding of this dynasty, all those who have been able to hold high positions in the court and serve as prime ministers to assist the emperor have come from humble backgrounds."
After he finished speaking, he left with his servants.
Tang Rui bowed and said, "Respectfully seeing off Minister Zhao."
Even after Zhao Ding left, people were still discussing how he was a good official.
Ordinary people can be quite simple and honest. As long as you don't yell at them and talk to them politely and reasonably, they will feel very satisfied and may even thank you.
Zhao Ding boarded the carriage and headed towards the palace.
Suddenly, it started snowing outside.
Having just experienced this, Zhao Ding had some doubts in his mind, and now that he was about to meet the emperor, he decided to voice them.
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