For Hu Fei, he had a pretty good life recently. As for the news from the court, it had some impact on him.
After all, businessmen are quick-witted and have many ideas. If it is not something that is 90% sure, they will not get involved.
Therefore, with so many debates in the court during this period, these businessmen were not so proactive. They were so polite on the surface and promised a lot, but they did not take any actual action.
Hu Fei knew very well what they were doing. It was nothing more than not offending anyone and dragging it out.
Hu Fei naturally had no good solution for this kind of thing. The reason was very simple: he couldn't force those businessmen to make a choice, otherwise it would only backfire.
Hu Fei had been a businessman for so many years, and he knew very well what businessmen thought. In this situation, all he could do was wait.
However, Hu Fei also knew that this would not last too long, because the whole thing was manipulated by His Majesty, and this matter was entrusted to him by His Majesty, and it was impossible to stop because of these things.
"Sir," the subordinate walked up to Hu Fei and said respectfully, "The father-in-law of the emperor is here."
Hu Fei did not show any strange expression on his face at Zhang Guoji's arrival.
In fact, Hu Fei had been waiting for Zhang Guoji's arrival, because this matter would eventually fall on the head of his immediate superior.
Now that Zhang Guoji has come to the door, it seems that everything has been arranged. Although he doesn't know how it was done, he has received the news and asked him to wait, and now it seems that the time has come.
"Then let's go out and welcome our father-in-law." Hu Fei stood up and said with a smile on his face.
After saying this, he walked out with light steps.
When he arrived at the hall, Hu Fei saw Zhang Guoji sitting there at a glance.
He quickly walked up, bowed to Zhang Guoji, and said in a gentle tone with a bright smile on his face: "Your humble servant greets the father-in-law. I wonder what instructions the father-in-law has for you today?"
"No matter what instructions you have, just send someone to tell the emperor, and I will go there immediately. Why bother the emperor to come here in person?" Hu Fei spoke very politely, his tone was sincere, and his attitude was also very sincere. It didn't seem like he was lying at all. It felt like he was really saying it.
Zhang Guoji waved his hand, leaned back, and said with a smile: "Although we are superiors and subordinates, we all work in the same government office and work for His Majesty. There is no need to engage in these empty words. Let's get closer to each other."
Although these words seemed to be an attempt to get closer, the tone sounded like official language, which made the person seem even more distant.
Hu Fei felt a little helpless.
Our father-in-law really doesn't have the talent to be an official. This tone of voice often gives people a feeling of superiority, which is very inconsistent with what he said.
If you don't say these things, being high and mighty is no big deal. After all, you are the boss, and you are also the father-in-law of the emperor. Your status is so noble, and you are high and mighty, and no one will say anything.
Those who really say something are often just jealous people, so it’s not a very important matter.
On the contrary, your condescending attitude and your approachable words really seem hypocritical and particularly disgusting.
However, Hu Fei's face showed no sign of expression. This was no difficulty at all for him. He quickly said, "It is truly an honor for me to have the favor of the Emperor. Needless to say, no matter what the Emperor has to say, I will do my best to carry it out and will definitely not let him down."
Looking at Hu Fei's sincere face, Zhang Guoji nodded with satisfaction.
It seems I'm quite capable, at least when it comes to respecting the wise and humble. As expected, I showed enough courtesy and respect, and this subordinate of mine offered his loyalty. Perhaps it's not necessary as Mr. Qin said?
Although such thoughts came to his mind, Zhang Guoji still retained the last bit of clarity and did not do so. Instead, he said directly: "It's not that I want you to do anything, I came here because I want to ask you something."
"Please speak, Father-in-law." Hu Fei said hurriedly.
"I heard that you've encountered some troubles recently. It seems that things are not going well, and someone in the court is impeaching you?" Zhang Guoji looked at Hu Fei and asked with a smile on his face.
"So that's what this is about. Please don't mention it." Hu Fei said helplessly, "Originally, I wanted to use the Audit Department to do something for Your Majesty. Firstly, I want to be loyal to Your Majesty, and secondly, I want to make some contributions. After all, I just arrived at the Imperial Household Department and haven't done anything yet. I feel bad about it."
"But who would have thought they would be so opposed? All those merchants are scared, and now they're all staying away. Before the court comes to a conclusion, this matter is probably doomed to fail, and we don't know what will happen in the end. If the court agrees with what they say, I probably won't be able to continue my job as an official."
Having said that, Hu Fei sighed, his face full of worry.
Zhang Guoji looked at Hu Fei and felt very happy. This Hu Fei had indeed lost his composure.
This is a good opportunity for me to win over the hearts of the people. As long as I take action, I will definitely be able to bring him under my command.
So Zhang Guoji said, "This is where you're wrong."
Hu Fei was startled, raised his head and looked at Zhang Guoji, and said hesitantly: "I don't understand something, please enlighten me, father-in-law."
"You know you're an official of the Imperial Household Department, so your affairs are naturally the Imperial Household Department's affairs. The Imperial Household Department is now under my jurisdiction, so this is naturally my business. Why didn't you discuss this with me beforehand? Why didn't you come to me after the incident?"
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