Chen Qingren looked at Liu Si with some surprise, not understanding what Liu Si called his job and why it had something to do with him.

You should know that he is a local official and Liu Si is a middle and high-level general of the navy. The two are not in harmony at all. Moreover, Chen Qingren is only in the command department experience. If you want to say that the official position is only a sixth rank, there are countless officials of this level in the entire Ming Dynasty.

Even if Chen Qingren and Liu Si and even Wang Dong had old days, that was ten years ago. He didn't stay in the army for a long time, and then stayed in the place and worked until now.

So, whether it is public or private, as the dignified naval commander and current military minister, what would happen to Wang Dong come to him like a small person? This made Chen Qingren puzzled.

Seeing Chen Qingren's confused expression, Liu Si couldn't help laughing.

"You don't have to think too much about it. Actually, this is a good thing. But before talking about this, I have something to ask you about."

"Let's not talk about good things, but bad things. I'm just wondering. If Wang Shuai has a high position and a powerful position, how can he find me any errands? Brother, please ask if you have anything to ask. Why do you need to be so polite between you and me?" Chen Qingren waved his hand.

Nodded, Liu Si said, "My brother left the army and worked as a small official in Ningbo. Over the years, his elder brother has been an official in the local area and his reputation is very good. Therefore, his elder brother was promoted by the court and had the position of experience today. Is this younger brother wrong?"

Chen Qingren smiled and said, "That's right, but what about official voices? This is a brother, you put money on your face. For me, it's just a rule. Besides, I was originally an official, and I still know the rules in the officialdom. Unlike some people who are greedy and want to reach out to their hands. If you walk too much at this night, you will naturally be prone to encounter ghosts."

Speaking of this, Liu Si was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter. Chen Qingren also smiled, and after laughing a few times, he continued to say: "The prosperity of today is hard-won, and the emperor is not a fool. As a minister, we have to do our own business well. Of course, I, Chen Qingren, are not a person who is not a person who is not a greedy person. I also have the joys, anger, sorrows and joys of relatives and friends. Sometimes I will also seek some benefits for myself. But no matter what, whether it is a human being or an official, the most important thing is to have self-knowledge."

Liu Si nodded immediately to agree. There was no big reason in Chen Qingren's words, and it was not like the civil officials in the court who always said that they would establish their minds for heaven and earth, establish their destiny for the people, inherit their unique knowledge for the past saints, and create peace for all ages.

Chen Qingren didn't read much of his books, and he was just an experience in his career, but his principles were very simple and realistic.

In other words, Chen Qingren's principle of being an official is to have self-knowledge and know where the bottom line of being an official is. At the same time, he is not rigid and will make some changes, and he is down-to-earth and serious in doing things. Although officials like him are inconspicuous, they are truly able to do things.

"It's a pity for brother." Thinking of this, Liu Si sighed and said, "The brother was born earlier than the younger brother. If the elder brother had been in the army all the time, let alone a major general, I'm afraid even a lieutenant general is not a problem..."

Chen Qingren immediately interrupted him with a smile: "Brother is joking. You said before, people need to know themselves. For you, you are different from you. For you, you don't have the courage to fight the battlefield, and you just want to spend the day safely. Besides, you just said that this battlefield is dangerous and unpredictable. Is it a lifetime of death? When I was with Xiong and Mao, two brothers, joined the emperor's command, but now only Hui is still in the world. They both want to have a chance to fight for the future, but what's the result...?"

Speaking of this, Chen Qingren looked gloomy and Liu Si nodded silently.

Referring to a smile, Chen Qingren said again: "Actually, I am quite satisfied with my brother now. Although it is just an experience, how can I know that I have achieved today's achievements many years ago? Being an official in this life is a great blessing. If you have good luck, maybe in more than ten years, you will be satisfied if you can retire as a commander."

Chen Qingren's words are true. He is currently in the sixth rank experience, and the commander is a fourth rank official. With his qualifications, as long as he does not make any mistakes, and with his origin as a dragon, he might be able to get this position after more than ten years.

This is extremely satisfying for Chen Qingren, who was a minor official. You should know that if he had not followed Zhu Yicheng back then, his background would either die in the chaos or remain mediocre, how could he have today's status?

"The fourth-rank commander, with the ability of the elder brother, will definitely get what he wants." Liu Si nodded in agreement, but he said regretfully: "It's a pity that my elder brother has been a dragon back then, but he has not been a title yet. Even if my elder brother becomes a commander, what if he retreats, how can my elder brother embrace future generations? Don't you think about your own family?"

"This is also impossible." Chen Qingren sighed: "The court has a rule to grant titles. Even ordinary civilian titles are not easy to obtain. Apart from my military merits or to have great contributions to the country, it is extremely difficult to win titles in this life. As for children and grandchildren, it is said that children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If they are not successful, what if they have titles?"

Hearing this, although Liu Si heard Chen Qingren's acceptance of his fate, he also felt Chen Qingren's unwillingness. After all, among the old brothers like them, who had no higher official position than him? And they were all awarded titles.

Wang Dong doesn't need to be said. Even Liu Si is now a first-class baron. After the court awards the title again, he may be promoted from a first-class man to a third-class son. The official position cannot be passed on, but the titles are different. Although the inheritance of the titles of the Ming Dynasty has decreased, you must know that once you become a nobleman who has titled titles, at least your descendants will be one of the nobles in the future, and no matter whether they are from a background or future career, they are not comparable to ordinary people.

When he picked up the pot and added tea to Chen Qingren, Liu Si smiled and said, "Actually, it's not difficult for brother to be awarded a title."

Seeing Chen Qingren looking at him in confusion, Liu Si said: "Didn't you just say that you have an errand this time? This time you have an errand, and it's just for this errand. Now there is a chance. I think it's very suitable for your brother. If your brother is willing, let alone a mere commander, it's normal to be a commander in the future. As for the title, Gao's younger brother cannot guarantee it, but a viscount is safe."

As soon as these words were said, Chen Qingren was shocked and looked at Liu Si with great surprise. At the same time, he looked at Liu Si with vigilance. Is Wang Dong, as the Minister of Military Affairs, going to do something? So I sent Liu Si to find him? This is impossible! First, Wang Dong is already such a high position, and second, he is not an important person, but if this is not the case, then what is going on?
Chapter completed!