Poor Family: I reached the top by marrying a wife

Chapter 457 Zhang Ze's Cry

Late at night, Jiang Chen, escorted by Xu Meng, arrived at Eunuch Zhang's residence.

After reaching the back door and knocking on the courtyard door, the guards inside quickly opened the door and let Jiang Chen in!

Under the guidance of the guards, Jiang Chen soon met the long-lost Eunuch Zhang!

"My child meets his adoptive father!"

When only Eunuch Zhang and Jiang Chen were left in the study, Jiang Chen knelt on one knee without hesitation and saluted Eunuch Zhang.

"Well, get up!"

Eunuch Zhang nodded with satisfaction.

"Thank you stepfather!"

Jiang Chen stood up after hearing what Eunuch Zhang said.

"Jiang Chen, you did a great job in providing disaster relief in Jiangnan this time. It can be said that you did a very good job!"

"But this matter of praying for rain... is a little surprising."

"Can you really call the wind and rain?"

Eunuch Zhang frowned and looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen saw Eunuch Zhang asking about praying for rain, and said helplessly: "Foster father, if I have the ability to call the wind and rain, wouldn't I be a god?"

"That day...it was such a coincidence!"

"I just wanted to cheer people up, but who knew...it would turn out like this..."

Jiang Chen acted as if he was extremely regretful.

"Haha, you also know that the situation is not good now?" Eunuch Zhang smiled faintly.

"Godfather, please help me!"

"Your Majesty, you won't kill the child, will you?"

"I am still thinking about taking care of you, my foster father, until the end of your life. I..."

Jiang Chen said with a look of grievance.

"Haha, okay, you don't have to be so nervous."

"If His Majesty wanted to kill you, you wouldn't be alive now!"

"Although His Majesty cares about this matter, he still values ​​you more!"

"This time, His Majesty has decided to send you to the grassland as an envoy. You must work hard."

"If things go well, your majesty might forget about Jiangnan."

Eunuch Zhang said with a smile on his face.

……

"Are you serious, godfather?!"

Jiang Chen looked delighted!

If Jiang Chen could make Emperor Dajing forget about what happened in Jiangnan, it would be worth it even if he took the risk of going to the grassland!

"Haha, would your father lie to you?"

Eunuch Zhang smiled faintly.

"Of course, my foster father would not lie to me. I believe in him!"

Jiang Chen said with a firm look on his face.

"Well, as long as you understand!"

"This time, I asked you to come here not only for the affairs of Jiangnan, but also for the affairs of Luzhou County."

"Now that you have entered the imperial court, have the Golden Dragon Guards of Luzhou County chosen someone to take over?" Eunuch Zhang asked calmly.

"My godfather, it has been arranged!"

"I will give the list to my godfather in a few days. If he is not satisfied, we can rearrange it!" Jiang Chen said respectfully.

"Okay, let me take a look at the list first." Eunuch Zhang nodded.

However, after Eunuch Zhang nodded, the two of them suddenly fell silent.

After a moment of silence, Eunuch Zhang said, "Jiang Chen, your father never thought that you would make such a big move in Jiangnan."

"I originally asked you to go to Jiangnan because I wanted to use this opportunity to let you enter the court and help me fight against Cai Jing."

"Now, the situation in Jiangnan has become a bit serious, and Cai Jing has already set his sights on you. I'm afraid you won't have an easy time in the court in the future!"

"Have you ever thought about your official position?"

"Godfather, if possible, I would like to go to the Ministry of Personnel or the Ministry of Revenue!" Jiang Chen said respectfully.

……

The conversation between Luo Ye and Jiang Chen is still fresh in Jiang Chen's memory.

Entering the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel can help the border troops.

Moreover, Jiang Chen has already decided to rebel in the future.

Then the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue are also the best choices.

The Ministry of Personnel can easily place personnel there, and as for the Ministry of Revenue... it can supervise the financial and grain situation in Dajing.

"The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue?"

“It’s indeed a good choice.”

"If nothing unexpected happens, His Majesty will summon you tomorrow. In addition to rewarding Jiangnan for his contributions, he will also talk about letting you go to the grassland!"

"After you leave, I will suggest to His Majesty that you return to the Ministry of Revenue or the Ministry of Personnel!"

"With your contributions, it shouldn't be a problem for you to be a minister!"

Eunuch Zhang said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, foster father!"

Jiang Chen respectfully thanked Eunuch Zhang.

If Eunuch Zhang is willing to help him, then his problems should be easier.

Having more godfathers is also beneficial!

If it weren't for Eunuch Zhang and General Luo, how could he be where he is today?

After Jiang Chen finished talking with Eunuch Zhang, he quickly left Eunuch Zhang's house.

However, not long after Jiang Chen left, Zhang Ze arrived at Eunuch Zhang's house.

"Sir, the second young master is here and wants to see you!" the butler reported respectfully.

"Haha, let him in!"

Eunuch Zhang smiled coldly.

This Zhang Ze is becoming more and more daring!

When drought hit various parts of Dajing, this Zhang Ze actually made a fortune from the national disaster!

If it weren't for Eunuch Zhang behind him, Zhang Ze would have been killed long ago!

Even Eunuch Zhang was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhang Ze!

"My son, meet your godfather!"

After Zhang Ze entered the study, he respectfully bowed to Eunuch Zhang.

……

But Eunuch Zhang did not let Zhang Ze get up, but asked calmly: "Second Brother, you came to see me, what's the matter?"

"Your Highness, I...I want you, the Emperor, to make the decision for me!"

When Zhang Ze heard what Eunuch Zhang said, he immediately looked aggrieved.

"Make the decision? What decision?" Eunuch Zhang asked with a frown.

"Godfather, you...you don't know!"

"That... Jiang Chen is going too far!"

"When he went to Jiangnan for disaster relief, he was short of food, so he sent out a message to buy food at a high price!"

"I thought that Jiang Chen was also your foster father's man, so I sent someone to transport a batch of food over to help Jiang Chen!"

"But who would have known that Jiang Chen not only blocked all the roads in Jiangnan, but also brought in a lot of mud and sand to pretend it was food!"

"This caused the grain price in Jiangnan to plummet. My son... my son lost a total of 200,000 taels of silver!"

"Then... that money is what I am going to give to you, my foster father!"

As Zhang Ze spoke, he couldn't help but shed tears.

But Eunuch Zhang still had a cold face.

"Finished?"

After a moment's silence, Eunuch Zhang finally spoke.

"Godfather, I...I said something wrong..." Zhang Ze felt that Eunuch Zhang's tone was wrong and said hurriedly.

"Snapped!"

Eunuch Zhang slammed the table angrily!

"Bastard!"

"How dare you come here and cry?"

"Don't think I don't know that you're taking advantage of this drought to raise food prices everywhere and make some dirty money!"

"Do you know how many innocent people have starved to death because of what you did?!"

"If it weren't for the kindness your father had shown me, I might have disowned you as my godson today, or even killed you!"

"How dare you come to me to complain about your grievances!?"