The Northern Rong delegation leaving the capital is naturally a big event.
Fang Zheng thought that Paba was an okay person! He could get along with her!
After two days of preparation and making some small gifts, I rushed to the Honglu Guesthouse.
At this time, many high-ranking officials and nobles gathered in the courtyard of the Honglu Guesthouse.
It’s not that I attach much importance to the Beirong delegation, it’s just a symbolic courtesy.
Most people just exchange a few pleasantries and then leave.
Only a few people stayed.
Among them were the Minister of the Ministry of Rites Chen Hong and the Minister of Revenue Zhang Shi, and there were a group of minor officials around them who were talking about something unknown.
When Fang Zhengyi arrived with several reporters, Lu Fa and the prince, everyone immediately saluted Li Yuanzhao.
Even Prabha stopped exchanging pleasantries.
Zhang Shi narrowed his eyes and looked at Fang Zheng, his teeth itching with hatred.
This bastard! How dare he openly mess with his own son in the examination room!
There was a shit stamp on the test paper!
The only stamped test paper in the Imperial Examination Hall in the capital was his son's!
Fortunately, the other examiners were perceptive and guessed it.
In addition, since His Majesty has issued an edict, this stamp has not taken effect.
Zhang Chang was pretty competitive and barely made the list, but his strength shouldn't be at the bottom!
As a result, my son is now so ugly that he can't even show off to others!
The outsider didn't say anything, but his expression said it all.
It's hard to imagine that a son of a Minister of Revenue would do so poorly in the exam.
This guy is like a turtle in the court and I can't find any loopholes. It's really hard to deal with him...
When Paba saw Fang Zhengyi coming, he immediately greeted him with a smile and said enthusiastically, "Brother Fang, long time no see."
There are so many people here and you call me Brother Fang?
Fang Zheng smiled wryly: "Yes, I've been very busy recently. I didn't expect the master to leave so soon. He didn't stay in the capital for long. He could have seen more of the scenery of Dajing!"
Paba still maintained a polite smile: "I have been to Taoyuan County. Brother Fang, Taoyuan County under your rule really opened my eyes... It's a pity that I will never see such a beautiful place again after I go back."
Fang Zhengyi began to become alert.
It seems that this old guy has done a lot of homework, and he must have been investigated inside and out.
That's not good to fool...
"Haha, Master, you are joking! Do you still remember that you treated me to a meal? This time, I brought you a gift, which can be regarded as paying back for your meal."
"Brother Fang, why are you being so polite!?"
Fang Zhengyi didn't respond and took out a small box from his arms: "This contains two kilograms of high-quality Tianxian tea! I'll give it to you, Master!"
Paba took the box, weighed it twice, and said with a smile, "I will not refuse Brother Fang's kindness."
"Master, I have a request." Fang Zheng said.
"Speaking."
"You should know that there are newspapers in Beijing after spending so many days here. So... I want to find someone in your delegation to interview. It can be regarded as a simple cultural exchange between the two countries. Is that possible?"
Prabha looked straight at him and thought in his mind.
After such a long investigation, this guy is definitely not an honest person!
I actually made a wrong judgment. Is there some shady plan behind this?
"Of course it's okay for such a small matter. Who do you want to find, Brother Fang?"
Fang Zheng pointed casually and said, "Let's pick him, okay? Actually, anyone can do it!"
Papa looked in the direction of his finger and saw that it was an inconspicuous entourage member of his delegation, so he nodded and said, "Okay."
Then he shouted to the man in Beirong language: "Lihan! Go with Lord Fang."
"No need! Rufa, take this little brother and the reporters outside for a brief interview. I still have something to talk to the master."
Seeing this, Paba felt relieved.
Fang Zhengyi smiled faintly: "Master, they are busy with their own things, let's continue talking."
"When you go back this time, I should give you some gifts, so I specially prepared..."
Pa Ba said seriously, "Brother Fang, since you have already given me tea, there is no need for a gift!"
"The tea is to pay for your meal, and the gift is from me, so you must not refuse it, Master!"
As he spoke, Fang Zhengyi took out a large emerald green glass bead from his arms.
The only difference is that this glass bead has a small hole on the top and bottom.
Fang Zhengyi brought the glass bead close to Paba and said mysteriously, "Master, this bead is extraordinary!"
"It looks ordinary on the outside, but it's actually very complicated on the inside! Do you know how to pass a thin thread through this bead?"
Paba took the bead and studied it carefully. He could vaguely see that it was indeed full of twists and turns inside.
But why should I thread the needle? Why is Fang Zheng's thinking so unconventional?
Is there some deeper meaning behind this?
After studying it for a while, Paba smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "I don't know, but if the thin wire is hard, maybe it can pass through."
Fang Zhengyi smiled complacently.
This is called reversing offense and defense! I asked the question first!
"Wrong! Can't we just tie a thin string to the ant and let it crawl over?"
"I see!" Papa suddenly realized, "But...what's the point of this?"
Fang Zhengyi curled his lips and said, "Master, you can use this to compete with others when you are on a diplomatic mission to other countries! Show off your intelligence!"
"............"
"Someone come here! Bring me my chessboard!" Fang Zheng called out from behind.
A reporter came forward and handed over a chessboard. Fang Zhengyi took the chessboard and held it in front of Paba: "This is the second gift for the master."
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