Fatty Qian turned around and left.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, his face darkened and his eyes were filled with hatred.
Cutting off a person's source of wealth was like killing one's parents.
Cao Zheng's decision was undoubtedly cutting off his flesh.
He had painstakingly collected some silver and paid tribute to his backer, but there was not much left.
Since the tribute money could not be reduced, he could only accept it himself.
He could only drink some soup, but now, he couldn't even drink any soup.
Red sticks and sausage casing might seem simple, but to the girls, they were a necessity.
The more people there were, the greater the consumption. There was plenty of oil and water inside.
After returning, he immediately called his trusted aide over."Go and find out who is gossiping.”
"Yes, sir!"
...
Cao Zheng didn't know about Fatty Qian, but he was fearless.
If he was willing to listen, he would listen. Although there was less profit, there was still something to be gained.
If he didn't listen, hehe, then his Bone Melting Soft Palm would be activated!
Drinking wine and enjoying the massage of the maidservants, it was night time.
He had been busy in the attic for most of the night yesterday and had not had the time to experience the nightlife of the Education Bureau.
He had nothing to do today, so he couldn't miss it.
......
The Education Bureau occupied a vast area. Other than various offices, the most important were the eight flower buildings.
Each building was guarded by a courtesan who led a group of courtesans.
The amount of revenue earned by the brothel was an important basis for evaluating the charm of a courtesan.
After all, the Education Bureau was the money bag of the Ministry of Rites, so silver was naturally the most important.
Beautiful Robes Tower.
The territory that one of the eight courtesans of the Education Department, Cai Yi, was in charge of.
"Lord Cao, why are you here? Please, please."
Cao Zheng had just arrived at the door when he was spotted by a sharp-eyed servant girl. She immediately went forward to welcome him warmly.
Yesterday, the courtesans had been guessing which courtesan Cao Zheng would go to. They had even made a small bet, but the Zhuang family took all the money.
To outsiders, this was a small matter, but to the girls of the Education Bureau, it was a big deal.
When a new official took office, he would usually visit the brothel.
Cao Zheng went first to show which girl he valued the most.
To them, this not only proved that they were extremely charming, but it also meant that they had caught Cao Zheng's eye.
As long as he could make the other party happy, it would undoubtedly be of great benefit to his future life.
"It's fine. Don't make a fuss. I'm just taking a look!”
Cao Zheng waved his hand and strolled leisurely into the courtyard.
The maidservant followed closely behind, not forgetting to give her companion a look at the same time.
The other party nodded and left quickly.
Stepping on the cobblestone path, passing through the garden, crossing the small bridge, and passing by the guests, a beautifully lit attic appeared in front of Cao Zheng.
In front of the attic.
An exquisite figure, bright eyes, delicate and charming, and a crystal clear beauty was leading a group of beautiful women to look up.
The woman was wearing a colorful gauze dress. Her skin was flawless and snow-white. The canyon was faintly discernible. It was charming but not vulgar. It made people want to see it but could not. It was like a hundred claws scratching their hearts, making people's hearts itch.
"Lord Cao, CaiYi was wondering why the magpies were chirping so happily in the morning. This was really…I'm flattered and honored!"
"Miss CaiYi, you're too much. I'm just a ninth-grade official.
Regarding this, I have to criticize you. What do you call this? It was called picking up sesame seeds and throwing away watermelons. The true benefactor was the lords behind him.”
Cao Zheng said a few humble words, then quickly cupped his fists and looked at the surrounding crowd.
"I am Cao Zheng. Greetings, Lords and Young Masters.
It is my honor to meet all of you today.
Needless to say, I'll cover all the expenses today. I only hope that all of you can have a good time!”
Anyone who could come to the Education Bureau for pleasure would have a frightening official position. To Cao Zheng, it was naturally best not to offend them.
Even if the other party was not in court, their elders and relatives would definitely be in high positions.
"Hahaha, Lord Cao is too polite!”
"Good, forthright enough. I like it!"
"Originally, when I heard that Feng Luan had changed, I was worried about the girls for a while. Now that I see Lord Cao, everything is fine.”
in a flowery palanquin, each person carries the other.
They did not lack that bit of silver, but Cao Zheng's method made them happy.
Moreover, it was also beneficial for them to build a good relationship with Cao Zheng.
As the manager of the Education Department, Cao Zheng was the clearest about the situation here.
At that time, if there were any good goods, they could secretly inform them. They could also make preparations early and not let others snatch them.
It wasn't impossible for them to secretly keep it and let them take the lead.
Of course, this kind of thing was usually not allowed.
Playing was just playing, but he still had to follow the rules.
Inside the building, they drank wine, listened to music, enjoyed dancing, and had fun.
The incident at the door was just a small interlude and was forgotten in the blink of an eye.
Cao Zheng was the same. He booked a private room and called two courtesans over. They drank and ate while watching entertainment programs. At the same time, they were busy with their work.
Not long after, a young master came over with a cup of wine.
"Lord Cao, please forgive me for coming to disturb your mood.”
"Hahaha, this Cao is overjoyed that Young Master can come. Please, please!”
Cao Zheng stood up and pulled out a chair for someone."May I know who you are?"
There were too many high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the imperial capital. Although Cao Zheng knew his name, he had no chance to meet him, so he did not recognize the identity of the person.
"My father is Cai Ru."
"Sit, please sit. Please sit."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zheng instantly turned into a sycophant and erupted with enthusiasm.
Pulling out the chair, he waved his sleeves to sweep away the non-existent dust on it, then poured tea and wine.
The power structure of the Great Jing Dynasty was different from any dynasty in his previous life.
From top to bottom, it could be roughly divided into one emperor, two ministers, three dukes, four divisions, five sects, and six departments.
One Emperor was the emperor.
The two prime ministers were the left and right prime ministers.
The three princes are the Grand Master, the Grand Tutor and the Grand Protector.
The four divisions were the Inspection Division, the Arrest Division, the Shadow Division, and the Evil Extermination Division.
The five clans are the orders of the clansmen, left Zongzheng, right Zongzheng, left Zongren and right Zongren.
The six departments were the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Works.
As for Cai Ru, he was the right prime minister of the two prime ministers.
Cai Ru had a son at an old age, and he was the only son. He was the treasure among treasures.
There were endless benefits to building a good relationship with him.
He had no choice. Now that he was weak, it was right to lower his head.
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. I'm just an ordinary person. I can do it myself.”
Cai Xu said he would do it himself, but he didn't move.
Cao Zheng knew the conduct of these young masters, so he naturally would not take their words seriously.
He filled Cai Xu's glass and immediately picked up a glass and drank it in one gulp.
"I feel honored to be able to drink with Young Master Cai today. I'll drink this cup.”
Cao Zheng was able to expand his business, so he knew how to get close to people.
Moreover, with his knowledge from his previous life, he made up some half-truths and half-lies, making Cai Xu intoxicated.
As they toasted, the two of them quickly put their arms around each other's shoulders.
After half a round of wine, the dishes tasted more than five flavors.
"Lord Cao, I heard that there's a new batch of newcomers recently. I wonder…" Cai Xu suddenly asked.
Cao Zheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard that.
Needless to say, the other party's target was definitely Wang Xuan.
He had thought about this before, but he didn't expect to come back so soon.
He had originally thought that when Wang Xuan's matter spread, he would find an opportunity to make her appear and dispel their thoughts, making them give up on their own accord.
Now that someone else asked, the nature was different.
Generous people would understand.
Petty, he even thought that you had rejected his face!
If he really wanted to argue, it would be a slap to his face if he called someone over to verify it. If he didn't, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.
Cao Zheng could only pretend that he did not understand the meaning behind the other party's words. He sighed and said,"Sigh, I have a headache just talking about this. I just took office and sent a stunning beauty, and she's one of the four wonders of the imperial capital.
I wanted to rely on her to help me gain some face and credit, but in the end,"
"What was the result?" Cai Xu asked curiously.”
"In the end, last night, she was bitten by something. Not only was her appearance ruined, but she also became a poisonous person who kept people away from her. It was really... Bad luck, bad luck!"
After Cao Zheng finished speaking, he slapped his thigh fiercely and drank one glass after another.
"This…"
Cai Xu looked at Cao Zheng suspiciously.
However, after looking for a long time, he could not find any clues.
With his status, it was naturally not good for him to pester him.
Moreover, there were many people who cared about this kind of thing. There would definitely be people investigating. He just had to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others 'labor.
If what Cao Zheng said was true, it could only be said that fate was playing tricks on people.
If it was fake, then he had to let Cao Zheng know the consequences of deceiving him!
Cai Xu picked up his wine glass and took a sip. He said in disappointment,"That's a pity!"
"Isn't that so!"
Cao Zheng nodded in agreement.
"Otherwise, I will definitely call him over and have a good chat with Young Master.”
Cai Xu saw that things did not go as he wished, so he said goodbye,"Aiya, I've been away for so long. I should go back too. Otherwise, my friends will blame me.”
"Young Master Cai, please."
Cao Zheng didn't try to persuade him to stay and said regretfully,""I didn't drink to my heart's content this time. When there's good news next time, I'll be the first to inform Young Master.”
Cai Xu's eyes lit up.”
What was good news? Of course, it was good news. He understood.
"This lowly official wouldn't dare to lie to Young Master!”
"Since that's the case, this Young Master will definitely befriend Lord Cao.”
Cai Xu was happy. He put his arm around Cao Zheng's shoulder and walked out while chatting and laughing.
The Great Jing Dynasty had a vast territory, and there were many beautiful women.
The Four Absolutes of the Imperial Capital, the Eight Beauties of Jiangnan, the Ten Immortals of the Martial World, and countless beauties.
If Wang Xuan missed it, then so be it. There would be plenty of opportunities to befriend Cao Zheng.
Thank you!）
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