: Become a promotion to the Assistant

The next morning, Tang Feng entered the palace to submit the imperial edict. Although the current Emperor Tianqi is also a ruling ignoring political affairs, he still has to meet with ministers like this who are responsible for the order, so he did not delay in front of the palace gate for too long. Tang Feng was led into the palace by a small eunuch. This time he went to the side hall where Tianqi had been doing carpentry work, but a study room in the west warm pavilion of the Qing Palace, which was a relatively formal place to see him.

As soon as he arrived at the Ganqing Palace, the little eunuch dared not accompany Tang Feng forward, and another person took him to continue in. When he came to the West Warehouse, Tang Feng saw a familiar figure standing there, with a fat and bloated figure, and his domineering action was the long-lost nine thousand-year-old Wei Zhongxian. Although he wanted to go up and stab the eunuch who harmed the country and the people with one knife, Tang Feng still had a humble smile on his face and quickly stepped forward and bowed: "The lower-ranking official Tang Feng has met Eunuch Wei." Because he was in the palace, Tang Feng did not give much tribute, but just arched to the ground, and did not call him Jiu Qiansui.

Seeing that Tang Feng still remembered his previous instructions and did not call out the taboo words in the palace, Wei Zhongxian's fat face also had a smile: "Mr. Tang is not a gift. I heard that you did everything well in Shandong, so our family is happy for the emperor."

"You are a mistake. Your subordinates have just fulfilled their duties as a minister. And if it weren't for your recommendation, your subordinates would not be able to do anything. Instead, they caused some trouble and let the emperor and his father-in-law bear it." Tang Feng knew that the first person in the dynasty could not have been waiting for him so by chance at this time, and he must have something to say to him, so he did not rush in, but stopped talking to Wei Zhongxian.

"You mean the affairs of the Kong family, right? It's okay, just because the people from the Imperial College can't make a fuss. As for scholars from other places, as long as our family says hello, they will not dare to cause trouble again. In fact, our family has always been looking at those who always regard saints as disciples. You did a good job this time, which just deteriorated their majesty." Wei Zhongxian said without taking it seriously.

When Tang Feng heard what he said, he felt a little calmer. As expected, he was guessed by himself. For Wei Zhongxian, nothing Confucius is worth mentioning. However, Tang Feng still sincerely thanked Wei Zhongxian for his help, and said worriedly: "I wonder if Xiaguan's actions will bring adverse effects to you, my father-in-law. It is because he is afraid of causing unnecessary trouble to his father-in-law, so Xiaguan did not go to see you as soon as he entered Beijing yesterday. I hope you don't take it a fuss."

Wei Zhongxian was indeed a little dissatisfied with Tang Feng not coming to see him as soon as possible. This was one of the reasons why he did not object when someone said that Tang Feng was not very credible last night. However, after hearing what he said, Wei Zhongxian felt a little embarrassed. It turned out that he was thinking about himself. Thinking of this, Wei Zhongxian's face became softer: "You are very considerate, but it is redundant. Those scholars do not understand the current state affairs and only know to hold on to them, so even if you don't have your affairs, our family will not hear any good things in their mouths. This time our family took advantage of this matter to deal with them." At this point, he stopped this topic, obviously because he felt that he had disclosed too much.

However, just a few words made Tang Feng feel relieved. As long as Wei Zhongxian didn't plan to make things difficult for him, some scholars without power were not kept in his heart. Wei Zhongxian looked at the sky and said, "Look at the time, the emperor should have arrived. You can go see him now, don't let him wait for a long time. By the way, our family will welcome you at the mansion tonight, and we have something to discuss with you."

Tang Feng understood what he was going to discuss with him, so he nodded and agreed, and then entered the study accompanied by Wei Zhongxian. After a while, Emperor Tianqi walked out surrounded by a group of eunuchs.

After saluting and standing up, Tang Feng looked at Tianqi, and saw that his face was a little paler than before, and he looked very unspirited. Obviously, doing carpenters still consumes a lot of energy. But now is not the time to think about these things. After getting the emperor's permission, he reported to the emperor for all his work in Shandong.

In fact, Tang Feng had sent his memorials to Beijing for handling various affairs in Shandong, but obviously Tianqi didn't know everything until this time. As for whether he didn't read it himself or whether Wei Zhongxian didn't take the things with him. When Tang Feng heard that Shandong was so unbearable, Tianqi, the emperor who never cared about state affairs, also frowned: "It's really inappropriate. I handed over a good Shandong to them, but they gave me such a mess. Do they really dare to kill them when the court was?"

"The emperor calmed down. I have taught them a lesson, and this civil rebellion has also caused them a lot of hardships. Now these people no longer dare to neglect their duties." Tang Feng said as he told his decision to deal with him in Shandong.

He heard the truth and executed the governor at that time. Tianqi not only did not blame him for overstepping power, but also said with satisfaction: "Tang Qing, you did not disappoint me. You are a man who came back from Liaodong and are decisive in the killing. But you are a little lighter than those other officials. If you follow my wishes, you should throw them all into prison!"

"Thank you, the emperor! There is no way for me to do this. After this chaos in Shandong, it has been greatly damaged. If the officials are changed rashly, it may cause greater disadvantages. So I dared not do it. However, after seeing He Bichang's head with his own eyes, these people should be much more restrained."

In fact, Tianqi did not know much about the state affairs. Seeing that Tang Feng was right, he no longer got angry. Instead, he nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. I will be relieved if I can help me share my worries. By the way, this is also a lot of recommendations from Zhongxian. I must reward you highly."

"Thank you for your kindness!" Although I don't know what rewards will be, Tang Feng still deducted the rewards first, and then said: "I have something to apologize to the emperor!"

"Oh? What's the matter?" Tianqi asked in surprise. Seeing Wei Zhongxian nodding at him, Tang Feng put all the people of the Kong family into prison and then killed Kong Xingxie in public. Sure enough, after listening to Tang Feng's words, Tianqi's expression darkened: "You have killed Yan Shenggong first and then reported?"

"Your Majesty!" Seeing Tianqi's expression, Wei Zhongxian, the person who was most familiar with his personality, knew that he was a little angry, so he hurriedly spoke for Tang Feng. Seeing that the person he trusted the most, Tianqi did not get angry in the court, but signaled him to finish his words. Wei Zhongxian said, "Master Tang has already presented the story. After seeing it, I also felt that these people from the Kong family were too unspeakable and could not be punished.

"They regarded the gifts given to them by the court as their bargaining chips to oppress the local people. Not only did they not regard the local people as human beings, deal with them at will, beat, scold and kill them, but they also did not take them seriously. Depending on the situation, the people of the Kong family no longer took the national laws of the Ming Dynasty seriously. They were also one of the culprits in the chaos in Shandong this time. If the Kong family did not strictly deal with the Kong family, I am afraid the people would not agree."

"Is that true?" For some reason, Tianqi did not believe Wei Zhongxian's words this time, but looked at Tang Feng.

Although Tang Feng felt a little strange, Wei Zhongxian was finally looking for excuses for himself and nodded, "When the emperor said, what Eunuch Wei said was true. After knowing the crimes of the Kong family, Wei ministers also planned to put them in prison and report them to the court for the disposal of the clan's office. However, the people started to clamor. If they did not give them an explanation, I was afraid that the rebellion that had just subsided would happen again. In desperation, in order to appease the people, Wei ministers killed Yan Shenggong and arrested the rest of the Kong family and others."

"Since all this is what the people want, I cannot blame you. After all, the imperial edict you received was to calm down the civil unrest in Shandong. Now it is a great achievement to be able to do it in just over a month." Tianqi said and looked at Wei Zhongxian and said, "I remember that I had promised you that if you can accomplish this time, I will be rewarded with great rewards. As the Supreme Lord of the Nine Five, I will naturally not go back on my word. Tang Feng listened to the order-"

When Tang Feng heard this, he hurriedly fell to the ground again and said respectfully: "My decree Tang Feng received the order!"

"Tang Feng, although you have only made great contributions, you have made great contributions many times, and saved the people in times of crisis. I have rewarded you for your merits. Now I will be granted the title of Minister of War. All relevant procedures will be made up later."

"I thank you for your kindness and reward! Long live, long live, long live!" Tang Feng shook his head and thanked him, and he was also happy. Unexpectedly, Tianqi still remembered the promise a month ago, and he really promoted himself again and became a senior official in the ministry.

"Tang Qing, you have made so many contributions to my Ming Dynasty, and it is worthy of being rewarded. But you should not be complacent because of this. You should do more attentively." After Tianqi encouraged Tang Feng for a few words, he allowed him to leave the palace.

With a few excitement, Tang Feng and Wei Zhongxian left the palace together. As soon as they arrived outside the palace, Tang Feng said, "Thank you for your care of Nine Thousand Years, the officials must remember it in their hearts." He could guess that the reason why the emperor still remembered and fulfilled his promise must be that Wei Zhongxian had spoken behind his back.

Wei Zhongxian just smiled faintly and said, "Our family helps you and you are also helping yourself. You must not let our family down. It's still early, so you can go back and have a rest first. Don't forget tonight's banquet."
Chapter completed!