Since ancient times, the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans have always been clearly defined in each dynasty. Although merchants have countless money and can live a good life, they still have a low status.

If you can become an official, there will be so many benefits.

Not only will you be superior to others, but your future descendants will also be able to study.

You know, the descendants of merchants can't even take the exam to become officials.

But is this true?

He is not afraid of spending money, but he also doesn't want to be cheated. You can tell that this is a huge sum of money, and this is his only worry.

"Master Li, why haven't I heard of this?"

Li Xiuzhu laughed and shook his head when he heard this.

"Buying and selling official positions, do you think this matter can be made public? Although the world belongs to the Li family, it is not up to your Majesty to decide, unless your Majesty wants to be a tyrant."

"It's normal for you to doubt the truth, but I'm not only the Minister of Industry, but also the son-in-law of the Prime Minister."

"With these two identities, I think this should give you some confidence, right?"

"Since you are the first one, I don't need you to pay the money for the official position all at once. You only need to pay half first."

"I believe you won't dare to refuse to pay this money."

"I'll leave it here for you if I'm sincere. I'll give you two hours to consider and investigate. If Boss Wang doesn't agree after lunch, I'll find another one."

Seeing that Li Xiuzhu explained it so clearly, Wang Fugui was silent for a moment and then immediately nodded.

The name Li Xiuzhu seemed familiar to him before. As soon as Li Xiuzhu mentioned the Prime Minister's Mansion, he immediately remembered Li Xiuzhu's identity.

"Please wait a moment, sir. I will make the arrangements."

"What would you like for lunch, sir? This meal is on me."

Li Xiuzhu was not polite either.

“Just two special dishes, no need for too many.”

Wang Fugui went out, and as soon as he left, he instructed Liu Xi, "Prepare four dishes and a soup for Lord Li. Pick the best dishes and accompany him well."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xi quickly responded.

Wang Fugui then went downstairs, and as soon as he got downstairs, he instructed the housekeeper beside him: "Go to Fu's house and investigate Li Xiuzhu's appearance."

"It would be best if you could ask a servant to come over."

The housekeeper was startled, but went to do it immediately.

Wang Fugui actually wanted to inquire about the issue of buying and selling official positions, but Li Xiuzhu was right, even if such a thing existed, it would not be possible to talk about it openly.

Wang Fugui thought about it and returned to the Peony Pavilion.

Li Xiuzhu was stunned when he entered. Has he thought it through? "Boss Wang, have you thought it through?"

Wang Fugui smiled upon hearing this and said, "I would like to ask Sir Li about the price of this official position first."

Li Xiuzhu nodded and said, "A ninth-rank idle position is worth 50,000 taels, and an authorized position is worth 80,000 taels. A ninth-rank idle position is worth 70,000 taels, and an authorized position is worth 100,000 taels."

"An eighth-rank idle position costs 100,000 taels, and an official position costs 130,000 taels."

"A non-executive position of the eighth rank is worth 130,000 taels, while an official position is worth 170,000 taels."

"A seventh-rank idle position costs 150,000 taels, and a powerful position costs 200,000 taels."

"A seventh-rank idle position costs two hundred thousand taels, and an official position costs two hundred and fifty thousand taels."

I thought it would be expensive, but I never thought it would be this expensive.

If he wants to buy a seventh-rank position, he will have to put in half his life's efforts.

Wang Fugui took a deep breath, calmed his beating heart, and then asked Li Xiuzhu, "Does Lord Li have any recommendations?"

Li Xiuzhu heard this and said, "It depends on whether you want to get promoted and make money, or just want to gain a reputation of being out of business."

"If it is purely for pleasure and the sake of future generations, then a ninth-rank sinecure will suffice."

"If you want to get promoted and make money, then you must get a position of rank eight, preferably one sent abroad."

Wang Fugui understood immediately after hearing this.

It's a choice, but not for him.

My son is just at the age to study. It would be harmful to him to ask him to become an official now. It is better to send him to college to take the exam.

Apart from other things, there are so many things to pay attention to once you enter the officialdom. If you make a mistake, you're all done.

Wang Fugui thought for a moment and asked Li Xiuzhu, "Sir, I just want an identity. Do you have any leisurely official positions?"

Li Xiuzhu didn't mind that the other party bought a small official position. After hearing this, he thought about it and asked, "Can you read?"

"Uh... I understand. I can read the account book, but I don't understand much."

"You can take a temporary leave of absence from the Honglu Temple Mingzan and Xuban."

"From a ninth-rank idle position, the price is low."

Wang Fugui was stunned when he heard this. It was actually the lowest grade. He thought that Li Xiuzhu would at least arrange an eighth grade for him.

It seems that this kid is not here to make a killing.

Wang Fugui was about to agree, but then he felt that the official position was too low and his children would be bullied when they went to school.

Even if he couldn't get a high-ranking official position, he felt that he could still fight for an eighth-rank position.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

After Wang Fugui made his decision, he asked, "Sir, do you think there is an eighth-rank idle position suitable for me?"

Eighth rank? I have an idea, but the eighth rank really exists.

"The Supervisor of the Inter-Trade Market? The Deputy Supervisor of the Bamboo Department, the Deputy Supervisors of the Agriculture Department and the Gardens, and the Lingtai Lang, choose one?"

"But the eighth rank is actually quite embarrassing. If you have money and want to be a decent official, I suggest you choose the seventh rank of the Supervisor of the Gardens."

"But it's up to you to choose. It's all voluntary."

From the seventh rank? A seventh rank idle position costs 150,000 taels, an eighth rank 100,000 taels, an extra 50,000 taels, enough to buy an oiran.

But thinking about his descendants in the future, Wang Fugui gritted his teeth and decided to buy a seventh-grade one.

Although this grade is also medium, it is enough for his children to study well and not be bullied.

Now it depends on whether this person is real or fake.

Just as he was thinking this, there was a knock on the door.

Wang Fugui immediately opened the door and looked out, and saw a young man behind the shopkeeper and the housekeeper.

"Master, this is Li Si, the gatekeeper of the Xiangfu."

Wang Fugui was delighted when he heard this, as he believed that a gatekeeper must have met the son-in-law of the prime minister.

"Come on, come in."

Li Si was startled after entering nervously, and then he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted Li Xiuzhu, saying, "I am Li Si, honored to meet you, my son-in-law."

Li Xiuzhu was startled. Isn't this his own doorman? He looked at Boss Wang again and immediately understood.

"Just listen to what Boss Wang asks you, and then go back."

"Yes, uncle!"

At this moment Li Si understood. It should be his brother-in-law who called him. He just asked how I knew the owner of Zuixianlou.

Li Si came up to Boss Wang and said, "Boss Wang, just ask whatever you want to ask."

Wang Fugui was stunned. Why are you asking this? I just want to prove that the man in front of me is the son-in-law of the prime minister.

"Well, has your young lady eaten yet?"

???

Li Si looked at Wang Fugui with a questioning look on his face, as if he was looking at a seriously ill person.

I'm just a doorman, how would I know whether my lady has eaten or not?

But he really can't scold or say anything to this person.

Looking at the sunlight on the window, Li Si said hesitantly, "I think he hasn't eaten yet."

"Well, that's good."

"Liu Xi, prepare a table of fine wine and bring it to the Prime Minister's residence, and say that Lord Li bought it."

Liu Xi couldn't understand it either. Was the boss under some evil spell? Why was he giving away so many dishes? We were not making any money?

(End of this chapter)