Chapter 375 376. External post?
Gu Wenheng faced the gazes of many colleagues in the Hanlin Academy and was once again called away by Gong Zhengping.
He didn't need to look back to guess that these people were going to talk behind his back again.
"Sir," Gu Wenheng looked at Gong Zhengping who was still writing quickly, and stood quietly by the side waiting.
Gong Zhengping put down what he was doing, sat down first, and pointed to a seat beside him, "Sit down and talk."
As soon as Gu Wenheng sat down, a waiter brought him tea.
Gong Zhengping got straight to the point and said, "Many officials have been investigated during this period, and many positions have been vacated. Do you have any ideas?"
Gu Wenheng lowered his eyes and said, "I am just a newcomer to the officialdom, so I should not be qualified to be transferred."
Normally, in the Hanlin Academy, one has to endure at least one or two years before another way out can be found. It has only been a few months, and Gu Wenheng does not think that he will be that special person.
"According to convention, you still have to stay in the Imperial Academy, but there are exceptions. You have been promoted three levels in just a few months. In addition to what you have done before, it is not impossible to strive for it."
Gong Zhengping really didn't want this capable young man in front of him to leave the Hanlin Academy, but he didn't want to let the other old guys get the upper hand even more.
You know, except for the Hanlin Academy, many positions in other departments have been vacant because of this audit.
Gu Wenheng's talent was also discovered by everyone at this time. He had been invited to have tea more than once, and these old guys were trying their best to poach his talents.
"But what's wrong with that?" Gu Wenheng didn't think that Master Gong would bring this up for no reason.
He asked himself that he had worked diligently during his time in the Hanlin Academy and should not have disliked his superiors and wanted to transfer him away.
Gong Zhengping, "If you don't want to stay in Beijing any longer, then find an expatriate position, go out and gain experience for a few years before coming back."
Gu Wenheng also remembered at this time that when he was settling accounts for the positions that were vacant in other departments during this period, those old foxes had stared at him for a long time.
Compared to competing with these people in the capital, Gu Wenheng would rather go out and live freely for a few years.
Everyone here has a higher position than him, and he is restricted in everything he does. It would be better for him to go out and show off his political achievements.
After thinking this through, Gu Wenheng stood up and saluted to Gong Xueshi, "If there is an opportunity, I am still willing to be sent abroad."
Scholar Gong stood up and patted him on the shoulder, "I think so too. In the capital, those high-ranking officials and noble families are just barriers to entry. On the contrary, there are more prospects outside.
Now that you have made the decision, I will help you with the operation, and you can also make some preparations on your own during this period of time."
"Yes, I thank you for your support, sir." Although Gu Wenheng didn't understand why Gong Zhengping always favored him, he had to accept this favor.
Gong Zhengping nodded, turned around and continued to work.
As soon as Gu Wenheng walked out of the room, those inquiring eyes began to surround him again.
"Hmph, I don't know what despicable means he has used? As long as he is in our Hanlin Academy, people like us can forget about having a chance to make a name for ourselves." Ning Yuchen complained to Cao Shijiang beside him.
Cao Shi said, "So what? We are all here just to gain experience. Don't stare at Master Gu all day long. If you have the time, you should just do your own work and don't let us clean up after you every day."
Ning Yuchen also knew that a lot of mistakes had been made these days, but the Lord Cao in front of him really didn't give him face. He exposed his shortcomings so bluntly that it made him feel embarrassed.
"Yes, I will definitely pay attention to it. Thank you for your hard work this time." Although he secretly hated these people for not giving him face, he did not have the courage to offend those who held higher positions than him.
Cao Shishu snorted coldly, packed up his things, and walked to the side. This Ning Yuchen really treated him as a rookie who had just entered the officialdom. He even wanted to use him as a knife. He didn't even consider his own weight and whether he could bear it.
Although he couldn't stand the fact that Gu Wenheng jumped several levels in such a short period of time, they didn't dare to provoke such a person easily. If the other party really had no confidence, could he break the usual routine so smoothly?
Ning Yuchen's face darkened. The difference between the top and the second place in the imperial examination was too big. He wondered if Gu Wenheng was bribing Shang Feng behind the scenes?
Bribery. Ning Yuchen immediately thought of Gu Wenheng's wife, the royal merchant. Maybe this was indeed a possibility.
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Gu Wenheng talked about this with Jin Qianqian at night, "If you can really be sent abroad, is there any place you want to go?"
Jin Qianqian rolled her eyes at him and said, "This isn't something you can choose!"
Gu Wenheng touched his nose and said, "Everything depends on human effort. How can we know if we don't try?"
Jin Qianqian was not as optimistic as him, "Our foundation in the capital is still too shallow. Even though we have friendships with Master Bai and Lord Zhou, they are not in the capital at the moment.
Of the adults you have made friends with, only Master Gong will be willing to help, but you can't count on the others at all."
Gu Wenheng, "I guess those people will be jealous again after hearing the news."
Gu Wenheng picked it up and it seemed like there was really nothing there.
"There's just one thing that I don't quite understand. It seems that Master Gong is taking special care of you?" Jin Qianqian didn't think so before, thinking that the other party just admired his talent, but now it has come to the point of giving him some advice.
Gu Wenheng was also puzzled by this. "At least now it seems that he has no plans against me. Let's wait and see!"
Jin Qianqian also knew that they were in a passive position and had no control, so she started talking about other things.
"Since I may have to leave Beijing, I don't want to delay these things any longer. I'll solve them all in a few days."
Gu Wenheng knew what she was talking about, "Did you buy new shops next to all the Huang family shops?"
Jin Qianqian has not hidden her actions during this period. In addition to wanting to give the other party a shock, she also really wants to take advantage of this opportunity when everyone wants to watch the show to acquire more properties.
I guess many people now think that raising the price and trying to buy out the shops are just to prove themselves.
They might be laughing at her behind her back, saying that she is stupid and rich, and that the nearby shops have made a lot of money.
Jin Qianqian, "With this popularity, everyone thought I was overestimating my abilities and wanted to compete with the Huang family. Some people took the initiative to come to me and sell their shops to me. Before we knew it, we now have a small business in Shangjing."
Speaking of this, Jin Qianqian couldn't help but feel a little cocky. Others thought that she only had a soap recipe in her hand, and that she must have suffered a lot in the conflict with the Huang family this time, so they were all waiting to see her make a fool of herself.
They are even waiting for the day when she can no longer hold on, and then take advantage of her.
But is it possible? After acquiring so many shops, the banknotes in hand are not enough to spread out only five floors.
(End of this chapter)
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