On the last day of April, it was drizzling.

Three black copper-clad carriages slowly drove into the Donggongsheng Gate and arrived in front of the Ministry of Personnel, which was located next to the Zongrenfu.

Three days ago, Zhao Hao sent a letter requesting to meet with Wang Bengu, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, hoping to make an organic allocation of the scarce resources owned by both parties to achieve the best effect for both parties.

In layman's terms, it means "running for office."

Today is the day that Minister Wang has taken the time to meet us.

What surprised Zhao Hao was that the meeting place was not at Wang Bengu's house, but at the Ministry of Personnel.

Without the invitation issued by Wang Bengu, his carriage would not be able to enter the Donggongsheng Gate guarded by soldiers.

Inside the Donggongsheng Gate, apart from the Ministry of Clan Affairs, there are the five major government offices: the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Rites.

At the base of the wall outside each government office, there was a long row of awnings, and under the awnings were filled with officials who came to the ministry to do business and build relationships.

Of these, the longest queue was naturally outside the civil service department. In addition to the officials who came to do their work, there were also a large number of candidates, students and clerks waiting to be selected as officials...

There were as many as two or three hundred people, filling up the long reed shed, and many were waiting outside in the rain.

The crowd waiting outside the gate couldn't help but cheer when they saw the officials from the Ministry of Personnel open the gate and let the three black carriages go straight in.

"Why is he cutting in line?" If it was an official sedan, everyone would have tolerated it, but those three were obviously private carriages, okay?

"That's right. Doesn't it mean that even when the prefect comes, we have to queue up?" a county magistrate protested angrily.

"What are you yelling about!" The officer glared at them and closed the gate again.

"I am the guest of Shao Zongzai, how can I treat you the same way?"

"Young Master Shao's guests think they are so great..." The waiting crowd grumbled, and their annoyance gradually faded away.

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The carriage stopped in front of the Ministry of Personnel. Gao Wu and Cai Ming got out from the two carriages in front and behind. One held up a huge umbrella, and the other put down the carriage stool.

Then the two of them opened the car door at the same time, and Master Zhao, wearing a snow-blue Suzhou embroidered robe and a white jade crown on his head, slowly got out of the car with the help of Zhao Shizhen.

In fact, there were still a dozen fully armed Caijiaxiang guards who had not gotten off the car.

Zhao Hao didn't want to be so high-profile, but he had been in such a bad fight with the Xu family recently that he had to bring more bodyguards with him when he went out to prevent the other party from becoming desperate and physically destroying him.

But only Zhao Shizhen, who held an umbrella for him, followed him into the Ministry of Personnel. Gao Wu and others could only wait in the car.

Zhao Hao followed a Yuwenlang who came to greet him, walked along the corridor to the lobby, and arrived at the Right Vice Minister's Office located on the west side of the second hall.

The official took Zhao Hao into the yamen and came to the outside of the signing room. He asked Zhao Hao to wait for a moment while he went in to report.

After a while, Wang Bengu actually came out to greet him personally, which made Zhao Hao quite flattered and he quickly bowed to him.

Wang Shilang forced a smile on his stiff face and said, "The reason why we arranged to meet at the government office is because the Grand Chancellor also wants to see you."

"Oh?" Zhao Hao was a little surprised when he heard this, but then he felt that it should be so.

He had already learned about the previous court discussion and knew that Yang Bo had unexpectedly supported his father.

If he does not expect anything in return for his kindness, is he still called Lao Xier? Old Yang must have something to ask him...

Zhao Hao didn't even enter the bond signing room, and followed Wang Bengu back to the main hall.

Arriving outside Yang Bo's signing room, Wang Bengu went in to ask about it himself, and after a while he came out and said to Zhao Hao, "The minister has a guest, let's wait outside for a while."

Given Wang Bengu's status, he shouldn't have to sit in the signing room outside without a seat, but on the one hand, it was stuffy in the room on a rainy day, and on the other hand, it was convenient for him to talk to Zhao Hao.

Zhao Hao and Wang Bengu stood side by side under the eaves, watching the countless raindrops falling from the leaden clouds, sinking into the dark blue floor tiles, and disappearing without a trace.

"I received a letter from Zhao Zhongcheng two days ago, saying that he had arrived safely in Chengfan Prefecture, the rebellion there had been quelled, and all matters were progressing smoothly."

Wang Bengu started the conversation with Zhao Jin. First, the relationship between the two began with Zhao Jin. Second, pushing Zhao Jin to the position of governor of Guizhou was also Wang Bengu's proudest achievement.

"That's great." Zhao Hao agreed with a smile, as if he had just found out.

"He praised Dr. Zhao highly in his letter." Wang Bengu glanced at Zhao Hao, but still couldn't connect this pretending to be mature young man with the series of explosive incidents in the capital since the beginning of the year.

"He doesn't know how many great things you have done yet."

"Young Master, you are joking." Zhao Hao smiled modestly and said, "It's just nonsense."

"Nonsense?" Wang Bengu shook his head and smiled, thinking, five Jinshi in one family is nonsense? Xishan Coal Industry is nonsense? Lectures at the Imperial Lecture Hall are nonsense?

So do most people in this world play in the mud all their lives? !

After complaining a few words in his heart, Wang Bengu felt that he didn't want to chat with him anymore.

Otherwise, all the achievements of his life that he was so proud of would automatically disintegrate and melt away in front of this handsome young man.

He stopped beating around the bush.

"I have already informed Lu Quancao about the Ministry of Literature. When you meet the minister later, just ask someone to take you there directly."

"Thank you, Young Prime Minister, for your concern!" Zhao Hao bowed and thanked him.

Then Wang Bengu stopped talking and just stared at the rain, acting like a quiet handsome man.

Zhao Hao naturally didn't disturb him.

Besides, Mr. Zhao didn't really want to deal with this controversial Minister of Personnel.

It was this guy who suddenly killed Wang Zhi halfway, causing the resistance against the Japanese invaders in the southeast to last for seven more years.

How many people died in those seven years? Yet he rose to prominence and became the Minister of Personnel!

Master Zhao thought so angrily, but when Wang Bengu's gaze swept over him, he immediately responded with a sincere smile from the bottom of his heart.

After all, he is the person who helps me with my work, so I still have to respect him...

However, Wang Bengu's help was not entirely out of Zhao Jin's favor, but also because of the shares of Lugouqiao Coal Yard that Zhao Hao sold to him.

Of course, it is based on the original share price...

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After waiting for a while, Yang Bo's leader came out and invited the two of them in.

Wang Bengu straightened his clothes, took Zhao Hao into the inner detention room, and paid his respects to the Lord of Heaven as required.

Then a hearty laugh was heard: "Hahaha, Dr. Zhao, there's no need to be so polite. This is not the first time we meet. Last time at the imperial lecture, I was completely fascinated by your charm."

"Mr. Tianguan is joking." Zhao Hao then raised his head and looked at one of the three heads that Yan Shifan had once rated as the smartest in the world.

The other two were Yan Shifan himself and Lu Bing, both are gone.

Only the white-haired Yang Bo was still in good health and continued to stand firm in the Ming Dynasty court.

Facing such a veteran from Shanxi, Zhao Hao did not dare to be arrogant at all. He clasped his fists again with a humble look on his face and said, "I have really heard of you for a long time."

ps. Chapter 2, please give me monthly tickets and recommendation tickets~~~~