Chapter 438 Xia Ning Enters Beijing
At this time in the imperial palace, the prince hurried to Yu's study.
"Father, why did you want to see me?" The prince turned to look at Tadahira beside him.
Zhongping lowered his head and said, "I heard that an old friend of your Majesty has returned to the capital."
Because the crown prince has just recovered these days, the Emperor of Great Chu does not allow him to participate in government affairs.
I think there must be something important going on today, which is why the prince was suddenly summoned back to the palace.
The prince nodded, understanding.
My aunt had told me about Xia Ning's matter.
He also said that his father intended to let Xia Ning return to Beijing to serve as an official, and that Xia Ning's current house was the one he had arranged for him.
When the prince arrived at Yu's study, Xia Ning had already arrived and was talking to the Emperor of Great Chu.
Unlike before in Baoning County, His Majesty was no longer on a private visit in disguise, so Xia Ning was much more respectful to him. Even when he sat on the chair given by the Emperor of Great Chu, he was half-sitting.
Seeing the prince coming in, Xia Ning hurriedly stood up and greeted him.
The prince naturally returned the greeting respectfully.
"Qing...the late queen's child has grown up so much." Xia Ning couldn't help but sigh. It must be said that the prince inherited more of Song Qingya's appearance. One can tell at a glance that he is her son.
"Jin Yao is an excellent child." The Great Chu Emperor could not help but praise the prince, "Nowadays, I rely on him a lot in important matters of the court."
"Now I can rest assured even if I abdicate and let the throne be passed on to the wise."
The words of the Great Chu Emperor made the prince kneel down suddenly: "Father, please don't talk nonsense. Our Great Chu State is now so peaceful because of your majesty. I dare not have any other ideas."
Looking at Jin Yao's appearance, the Emperor of Great Chu was stunned for a moment.
Then I thought of Lu Xingwan’s evaluation of me: irritable and suspicious.
It seems to be true.
That's why Jin Yao is so afraid of himself.
He smiled and waved his hand: "Get up quickly, I was just complimenting you, don't take it to heart."
"In the future, this great Chu Kingdom will be handed over to you."
Seeing the Emperor of Great Chu like this, Xia Ning was even more certain in his heart that the Emperor of Great Chu had changed.
Compared to his previous suspicion, he is now a better emperor and a better father.
Emperors have always been the most ruthless, but now he sees the affectionate and loyal Lu Ao before he ascended the throne.
Thinking of this, Xia Ning also bowed to him and said, "Your Majesty is right. The peace and stability of our Great Chu State now depends entirely on Your Majesty."
Then he bowed to the Crown Prince and said, "This time when I returned to the capital, it was thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that he had prepared the house for me in advance, which allowed me to be so relaxed."
Facing Xia Ning, the Crown Prince was more humble than ever before: "Lord Xia is a close friend of my father, and I heard that he also knew my mother when she was young. Jin Yao has heard of your great name for a long time, and now that I have seen you, I can see that your reputation is indeed worthy of praise."
The Great Chu Emperor then got down to business: "Since Guo Ping left for Jinhu County, the position of Minister of Revenue has been vacant."
"Although Du Shan is a capable person, he can only be the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He is not qualified to be the minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
At this point, the Great Chu Emperor looked at Xia Ning in front of him solemnly and said, "I actually want to leave this position of Minister of Revenue to you."
"I think it's feasible." When the prince heard that Xia Ning was going to Beijing, he guessed that he would be appointed to the vacant position of Minister of Revenue.
Naturally, I also know Xia Ning's achievements in detail.
This small county of Baoning is about to catch up to the size of a state under Xia Ning's governance, which shows that this man is capable.
Xia Ning naturally waved his hands repeatedly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty and Your Highness. I have not been an official in the court for many years, so I naturally cannot bear such a high position. Why don't you let me serve..."
"Xia Ning, I know your abilities." But before Xia Ning could finish his words, he was interrupted by the Emperor of Great Chu.
"There is just one thing I want to remind you of." The Great Chu Emperor was really worried about Xia Ning. "Being an official in the capital is different from being in Baoning County. You need to have personal connections."
I know that Xia Ning has always disdained these things.
Although the Emperor of Great Chu did not approve of such exchanges between officials, he still wanted to make Xia Ning's life easier.
The matter was settled, and that afternoon, the imperial edict from the Emperor of Great Chu was delivered to the Xia family in the capital.
Everyone in the capital knows that the Minister of Revenue Xia Ning was once the emperor's childhood friend and the person His Majesty relies on the most.
For a while, people came one after another to give gifts.
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Du Shan, hesitated at home for half a day and finally came to visit.
He knew his own abilities and knew that His Majesty would definitely not give him the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. However, he had to admit that he was not very comfortable with the fact that the son of a former criminal had interfered with his position.
But he still went to Xia Mansion under his wife's persuasion.
After all, Xia Ning is his immediate superior.
But when they arrived outside Xia's mansion, Du Shan hesitated.
I heard that Xia Ning is a stubborn person just like Your Majesty. If it weren't for his stubbornness, he would have already ascended to the position of Prime Minister.
Why should I suffer in a small town in the south of the Yangtze River for so many years?
"Is it Lord Du, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue?" Xia Ning had just returned from outside and saw Du Shan hesitating outside. He recognized him from his carriage and hurriedly got off to greet him.
Du Shan didn't expect to run into Xia Ning outside, so he quickly got out of the car and saluted.
"Master Du is now the person who is most familiar with the Ministry of Revenue. I should have paid you a visit."
Du Shan didn't expect Xia Ning to be so humble. He was stunned for a moment and waved his hand quickly: "No need, no need."
"Since Lord Xia has come from afar, it is only natural for your subordinates to pay their respects to Lord Xia."
The two exchanged a few pleasantries and headed for Xia Ning's study.
When Du Shan came, he was very nervous, but when he left, he held his head high.
Xia Ning's mind and ambition were beyond his imagination. If the Ministry of Revenue could get such a minister, it would surely develop better.
In the Dingguo Marquis's Mansion, in the afternoon when the family was having dinner, Song Qingyan carried Lu Xingwan to Wei's yard.
"I'm sorry to bother my sister-in-law's nap." Song Qingyan was really anxious, so she came early.
Wei waved her hand nonchalantly: "I woke up a long time ago. It's almost 3 p.m. now. How can I take a nap?"
"Are you here for the Liu family?"
Song Qingyan nodded: "Sister-in-law still understands me."
Although Wei came from a merchant family, because she was smart and had a good personality, Xiao naturally trusted her very much and handed over the power of the entire Dingguo Marquis Mansion to her.
Among Marquis Dingguo's servants, there are naturally those who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.
There were also slaves who initially looked down on the daughter of a merchant of the Wei clan.
However, in recent years, under the leadership of the Wei family, the Dingguo Marquis' Mansion has become better and better, and the servants' salary has become higher and higher. The servants respect the Wei family more and more.