The whole city of Yangzhou was celebrating because the imperial teacher had returned.
Not only did the Imperial Master return alone, he also brought back the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Sect.
The officials in Yangzhou City breathed a sigh of relief. The imperial teacher was not dead and returned safely. This was a great thing.
Even though such an incident happened, the evaluation of officials in the entire Yangzhou city will probably be very low, and the main officials will definitely suffer the consequences.
But as long as no one is hurt and their official hats are not taken off, it's fine.
Being an official in a place like Yangzhou, the last thing they lack is merit. As long as they wait for this matter to pass, in three to five years, those who deserve promotion can still be promoted.
So it’s a good thing that the National Master came back. His return this time really saved the lives of all the officials in Yangzhou City!
Treat! Have a feast! We must eat and drink heartily!
For this purpose, Liao Huasheng planned to use public funds to book a special restaurant, but before he could take any action, the businessmen had already heard the news and booked all the best restaurants in Yangzhou, waiting for the gentlemen to come to the banquet.
The merchants were also happy. These merchants had all joined Lu Chen's Chamber of Commerce. As long as Lu Chen was still there, they would have a backer.
What's more, the merchants in Yangzhou City are closely tied to the officials in Yangzhou. If anything goes wrong with the officials, these merchants will not have an easy time either.
Now, this group of officials in Yangzhou City have been conditioned by them. If they were to suddenly replace them with a new one, they would have to spend a huge amount of money.
Compared with this money, the money for booking the restaurant is nothing.
"Lord Liao, please come this way. Please don't mention money. The Imperial Master is the pillar of white jade that supports the sky and the beam of purple gold that supports the sea. It is a blessing for the entire Great Qi that he is fine. For such a thing, what's wrong with us spending a little money? We are happy."
"No, no, no, if you don't let us spend this money, it would be a slap in our faces. With merchants like us here, how can we let you spend money? Save the public money and spend it on the people. The people will say you are a good official. I heard that someone wanted to give you the Ten Thousand People Umbrella in the past few days."
Liao Huasheng thought he had reached the end of his rope, but unexpectedly, there was a ray of hope. He was in a good mood and patted Shen Wanshan on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Shen is thoughtful. The greatest gain I have gained from serving as an official in Yangzhou over the years is that I have become friends with Mr. Shen."
Yes, with such a big incident happening, Liao Huasheng certainly could not stay in Yangzhou any longer. He had already dismissed his servants and was waiting to be questioned.
I didn’t expect that Lu Chen would come back!
In this way, although he could no longer continue to enjoy life in Yangzhou, at least he kept his official hat.
A few days ago, he used his connections and some channels to arrange the next things.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will go to some idle government office in the capital to get a job. As for whether he can make a comeback in the future, that is another story.
Looking at the jubilant scene around him, Liao Huasheng couldn't help but sigh, "The Imperial Master is the Imperial Master. What others can't do is nothing to him. I'm truly convinced this time."
This is what most people in Yangzhou think. The national teacher is really awesome.
The fake imperial teacher would only hide in a Taoist temple to make elixirs, and occasionally run out to fool the emperor. When he encountered the enemy attacking the city, he would sneak into the city to open the gates and surrender.
A true national teacher, after being captured by the enemy, can not only escape safely himself, but also capture the enemy's main general.
Just as Liao Huasheng was sighing about these things, Lu Chen had already appeared downstairs. Liao Huasheng and others hurried to greet him, and their expressions were even more respectful than when they first met.
"Haha, everyone, long time no see!"
Lu Chen was in a good mood and greeted every official and businessman who came forward. This time he had defeated the Yangzhou branch of the White Lotus Sect. If this were placed in the army, it would be considered a great victory.
Liao Huasheng stepped forward excitedly and said, "Master Imperial Master, you are finally back! I missed you so much!"
"Hahaha, I believe what Lao Liao said. This time I was captured by the White Lotus Cult. It was mainly my own fault. I have implicated you."
Upon hearing this, Liao Huasheng immediately burst into tears. The Imperial Master was truly considerate!
"Don't worry. When I return to the capital, I will report this to His Majesty and will not let him criticize the officials of Yangzhou." Lu Chen then changed the subject and pointed at Zi Yan standing beside him and said, "Let me introduce you. You have known this Miss Zi Yan before, but her identity is different now. She is the White Lotus Saint."
this……
Even though Liao Huasheng was a seasoned official, he didn't know what expression to use when facing Zi Yan.
The last time they met, Zi Yan was still the most popular courtesan in the capital, a prostitute. This time, when they met again, she had become the Saint of the White Lotus Sect.
The most important thing is that he is an official of Da Qi, but he has to be polite to the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Sect. This scene is so awkward no matter how you look at it.
Seeing the constipated expression on Liao Huasheng's face, Lu Chen patted his shoulder with a smile and said, "Master Liao, there's no need to be so. Thanks to my persuasion, the Saint has realized the harm the White Lotus Sect did to the world. She has now brought the entire Yangzhou branch to serve the imperial court."
"From today on, we are all on the same journey together. I hope we can work together to create a better future."
Lu Chen's words left Liao Huasheng stunned. You know, in the minds of these officials, the White Lotus Sect is a monster like a flood.
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