"Young Master Zhao, I won't say any more polite words. I'm afraid you have a request for such a generous gift, right?”
After entering the living room, the Zhao family's steward brought over a cup of tea. Zhao Zhong was also full of smiles and actually took the initiative to ask.
It seemed that he was greedy for money, but at least he was not someone who would not do anything for money.
"Nothing can escape the eyes of Minister Zhao!”
Zhao Feng flattered him for free and continued,"I heard that His Majesty opened the West Mansion to recruit people with lofty aspirations to work for the Imperial Court. Zhao Feng is not talented, but he also has this intention!”
The West Mansion was an organization set up by Liu Hong to grant official titles. The amount of money collected varied according to the official position.
Those who were elected with virtue could get a discount, but it could not exceed one-third. Those with a bad reputation would have to pay extra.
At the same time, even officials who were promoted and transferred had to pay.
Not only did Liu Hong clearly mark the price, but he also carried out financial innovation.
Many officials with real talent could pay in installments if they could not afford it, but the money had to be doubled.
Not only did they laugh at the poor but also forced the good to become prostitutes.
These things were all managed by the West Mansion.
"Oh? A 2,000-dan official can be sold for 20 million, and a 400-dan official can be sold for 4 million. I wonder if Young Master Zhao is willing to pay?"
Zhao Zhong's expression suddenly darkened, and he spoke even more bluntly than Zhao Feng.
The meaning was obvious. The money to buy an official position was to be given to His Majesty. If Zhao Feng bought an official position of 2,000 koku, wouldn't he have nothing?
"Don't worry, Minister Zhao. His Majesty has other preparations. Please introduce him!”
Zhao Feng understood the meaning behind the song and completely dispelled his worries.
"Alright, alright! Young Master Zhao was a man of ambition. It would be the Great Han's loss if he didn't become an official.”
Zhao Zhong was in a good mood and even bragged about it.
What a joke, who would reject a rich person?!
He didn't know where Zhao Feng came from, but he could actually earn such a big family business in Jizhou.
If he really gave him the official position, he could probably make a fortune.
At that time, if the various aristocratic families reacted too strongly, they could just replace him.
Unfortunately, this person did not have the backing of a noble family. In the future, wouldn't his reputation in Luoyang Palace still depend on eunuchs?
As internal officials, the constant attendants will definitely have many benefits. The wealth that we plunder will eventually fall into my hands.
Zhao Zhong pondered for a moment.
He was greatly relieved. This Zhao Feng was really a pie that was sent down from the heavens.
……
Afternoon.
A gentle breeze blew.
In the West Garden, the lotus pond was filled with people. The sounds of birds and birds could be heard. Many beautiful palace maids were playing around.
Zhao Feng didn't look sideways and followed Zhao Zhong all the way to the inner hall.
Zhao Zhong would occasionally turn around and secretly size up Zhao Feng.
Seeing that his gaze had not been looking around, she could not help but feel even happier.
Although he was a merchant, he was quite law-abiding. He did not feel like a country bumpkin entering the city. He could be considered a scholar from a poor family and had quite a demeanor.
After a while, they passed through an arched door and entered the courtyard. Liu Hong, the Emperor of Han Ling, was lying on a luxurious chair made of fine gold and green jade, watching the " flowers " in the pond playing in the water.
Zhao Feng stood on the outside and waited for a while. Zhao Zhong walked up and asked softly,"Your Majesty, Zhao Feng requests an audience."
"Zhao Feng?"
Liu Hong's eyes showed a trace of confusion." Is there anyone with the surname Zhao?”
He was asking about the wealthy or illustrious families among the civil and military officials of the court and the aristocratic families of the world.
"Yes."
Zhao Zhong quickly smiled and said," There is a Changshan County near Jizhou. It is now the Changshan Kingdom. Back then, Liu Ce, the youngest son of Huaiyang King, was named the King of Changshan.”
"Zhao Feng is a local merchant, but he is very rich. He came to see me because he has been a scholar for many years and wants to serve his country.”
"Oh? Did you tell him everything?"
Zhao Zhong bent over and whispered,""Of course he did. He also said that he had a surprise for His Majesty.”
"Surprise?"
Oh, surprise.
What was there to be surprised about at this time?
"Xuan."
Liu Hong sat up straight.
Zhao Zhong went to invite Zhao Feng over.
Soon, the two of them met. Zhao Feng bowed deeply and clasped his hands together." I am Zhao Feng. Greetings, Your Majesty."”
Liu Hong, who was slightly fat, leaned back in his seat and squinted at him. He said indifferently,""I heard that you want to buy an official position?"
"That's right. Lord Zhao Zhong had already informed him of the required salary for all the official positions.”
"Hmm…"
Liu Hong let out an indifferent sigh." What official position do you want?”
"You Prefecture Mu."
What?
When Zhao Zhong heard this, he was stunned.
Youzhou Mu?
Prefecture Overseer?
This official position…
Recently, it was proposed to establish a state shepherd and abolish the provincial governor.
It had not been set up yet, but such officials could freely recruit soldiers when they arrived at the prefecture. They were not much different from a vassal, so they had not set up any officials.
Moreover, even those who wanted to buy an official position could not find anyone who could buy this official position at such an exorbitant price.
"No, you're being a little presumptuous."
Liu Hong waved his hand.
"How can I hand over a province to a commoner?”
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