While we were chatting and laughing, the door was suddenly opened, and a voice rang out: "What's so interesting that you're so laughing?"

Li Ling was surprised when he saw someone pushing the door and entering. This is the fourth floor of Guihai, a house specially arranged for King Huai. There are many guards outside, so how could someone come in easily? However, as the speaker turned out from the screen in front, and Sun Pu had already stood up as if he was about to salute, he was shocked and quickly stood up to bow: "My dear Li Ling, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

The old man who suddenly arrived was exactly what he was today's descendant Sun Yong, and the one who followed him was no longer the familiar Wei Tang, but the Zuo Xiang Lu Zhen who was also smiling.

This was indeed beyond Li Ling's expectations, which made him confused and surprised. He could not think of anything except saluting. The emperor also saw that he was at a loss and waved his hand with a smile: "You should be calm, there is no need to be polite. This is not in the court." As he said that, he had already stepped forward to sit in the main seat, and smiled at King Huai and Lu Zhen, who also saluted the prince, and said: "You all sit down and talk."

It was not until these two men sat down one after another that Li Ling hesitated and was still confused, because the impact was really a bit big. It can be said that the most noble and powerful people in the Great Yue Dynasty were in front of him. The emperor, prime minister and prince, even if these three officials were the imperial court, they were very honored to be able to get close to each other, not to mention meeting the three people together, and even if Li Ling was completely unprepared, even if he was calm, he would not be able to return to his god for a while.

He didn't know how he sat down until the three of them exchanged greetings, and then he came to King Huai's somewhat cramped eyes: "This time I caught you off guard, right?"

Hum? Li Ling was stunned again. The other party's words seemed to mean that he had caught him off guard. Has he ever experienced it? After thinking about it, he remembered that he had published an article in the newspaper that exposed the various crimes of Bian Xuedao and did not notify King Huai, who was one of the owners of the bookstore. That's why he deliberately did not remind him and also surprised himself?

Thinking of this, Li Ling was amused and laughed. This prince was really approachable. Even the methods used to take revenge were not at all meaning to suppress others with power. After a certain degree of deity, Li Ling understood why he called him, but just urged him to talk to him. Obviously, the one who really wanted to see him was not King Huai, but the emperor.

This perception made Li Ling both excited and nervous. It was impossible for the emperor to see him for nothing, and he had to tell him to do something. And this matter was not simple. Just like asking him to persuade Master Zhang Ru, there must be some difficulty.

Li Ling's thoughts ended here because the emperor had already spoken to him: "Li Ling, you have just returned from the southwest and have caused such a big thing in the capital again. I really don't know how to evaluate you."

"I know that I am guilty of my crime. I should not have damaged the reputation of the court because of my personal grudge." Li Ling was very tactful and quickly criticized himself first, but then changed the subject. "But I would like to forgive my crime. I did not have any other methods at that time, so I had to fight back. Otherwise, if the official duties are lost, my life will be difficult to protect my family."

"Haha, you don't have to be so anxious to excuse yourself. Your Majesty has no intention of blaming you. If you hadn't learned the truth and practiced unrighteousness there, you wouldn't have done anything to him." Lu Zhen smiled and comforted him, and the emperor next to him also nodded slightly to express his agreement.

Li Ling was relieved at this time, and then he plucked up the courage to look at the few people carefully and said, "Since Your Majesty has never blamed me, today..." The emperor's sudden summoning made him too curious, and finally couldn't help asking.

"If I want to see you, I will naturally have something to do, but I will talk about other things before that. You have been in the southwest this year and helped Dingxi Hou quell the local barbarian rebellion, which is considered to be a great contribution."

"Your Majesty is so serious. Since I was ordered to go to the southwest by the court, I have the responsibility to defend the territory. Although I have helped a little, I dare not express my merits."

"You don't have to be too humble. Merit is merit, no one will deny it, and I am the same. But do you know why you have been back for a while and the court has not mentioned any of the two merits you have made?"

Li Ling shook his head blankly: "I don't know..." He did wonder before, why did he do so much, even if it is not a credit, there is always hard work, so why didn't the court say anything?

If we could explain it before, we could use the Border Learning Tao as an obstacle, but then, the immediate boss was defeated and the court would not reward him. Even if he said casually, he thought it was not important to reward or not, and he still felt very uncomfortable. Of course, this thought could not be revealed in front of the emperor now.

The emperor looked at him with a smile and said slowly, "Because I can't make up my mind how to reward you for a moment. If I only reward you with some gold and silver treasures, it would be a bit light."

No, I think this reward is quite appropriate. As long as there are enough quantities and I can get it for money, I am still quite willing to accept it... Li Ling murmured in his heart.

"As for the promotion to you, at least it is unlikely that there will be a suitable position in the Ministry of Revenue. Even if you have made great contributions, your qualifications are too shallow and you have a full plan. It will only take two years to enter the court. If you are promoted to a sixth rank or even higher position, you may attract material discussions, but it will be a waste of time to help you grow, which is not very beautiful." The emperor continued to talk about his own considerations.

Lu Zhen, who was standing by, nodded deeply and agreed: "Your Majesty is very concerned. There have been rules for promoting officials in the court over the years. If you are really promoted in such a situation, you will be regarded as a blessing and dissatisfied by all officials. Therefore, Your Majesty's failure to reward is indeed a love for you."

Li Ling naturally understood what they said, and then stood up again to thank him: "Your Majesty is so frightened by this care for me, I am so flattered. I..."

"Okay, there is no need to say these false words." The emperor interrupted his words and continued, "But whether you have any merits or not will make people feel disappointed. You, Li Ling, are the few talent in my Great Yue Dynasty in many years. How can I let you suffer grievances? I remember all these merits, and I will always return them to you in the future, and now, there is already an opportunity to give you a step further."

"Your Majesty means?" Li Ling's thoughts were very fast, and he had already guessed something.

"The Beijing Inspection is close to you. With your contribution to the Ministry of Revenue, you will definitely be able to get a high-level and low-level review in this Beijing Inspection. When I promote you again, no one will dare to say anything."

The three-year Beijing inspection is indeed a hurdle for officials in Beijing who are in the fourth rank and below, but at the same time, it is also an opportunity to be promoted and reach the peak of their lives from now on.

Because the evaluation of the Beijing Prefecture is divided into nine levels, namely the upper, middle and lower, and the upper and lower. Generally speaking, the upper and upper and lower ones do not exist, and the upper and lower ones are rare, so the upper and lower ones are the first-class political achievements. Officials who can get such evaluation will inevitably be reused and promoted after the Beijing Prefecture, and no matter what their qualifications are, there will be no criticism between the court and the government and the opposition.

You know, this is a summary of the achievements of an official during his three years in office, but his real achievements have been approved by many officials of the Ministry of Personnel. Can anyone still be stronger than these professionals?

Therefore, Beijing Prefecture is not only a difficult time that officials in Beijing have to overcome every three years, but also a great opportunity for many truly capable and virtuous officials. However, such people are only a few after all, and most officials are still deeply worried about the Beijing Prefecture. Obviously, Li Ling’s contribution to the Ministry of Revenue should belong to that small group of people.

Li Ling, who understood this, suddenly felt refreshed: "Your Majesty attaches great importance to trust me so much, I am really grateful."

"Haha, I have always said that it is better to observe his actions than to listen to his words. If you really feel grateful, you will repay me with the errands you handed over to you in the future." The emperor looked at him and said, although his tone was relaxed, the weight in his words was extremely heavy.

Li Ling also turned his face solemnly: "I should do my best to do my best and dare not slackew."

"That's good." The emperor nodded, looked at Lu Zhen again, who understood and spoke: "It is inevitable to promote you after the Beijing inspection, but where you arranged for you, I was also concerned. However, this matter could not be decided by just thinking about it, but it depends on your ability."

"In fact, since you have seen that you are a talented person, I have been examining your character and ability. You have a affection and righteousness to Zhang Hefeng, which means you are a good person; you are in the Ministry of Revenue, but you are honest and dedicated to the public, which shows that you are not those stupid people with short-sighted visions; and the various actions you went to the southwest this time, even the people on the Imperial City Department would praise you for your wisdom and courage, and your talents are of great use."

The emperor's narration made Li Ling blush. The praise was too strong. Is he really that good? Then, he vaguely thought of something. Obviously, the Yang brothers who had accompanied him through life and death all the time, in addition to protecting their comprehensive responsibilities, they also had the intention of observing their abilities in person. Perhaps this was their most important responsibility.

Sun Yong looked at him with a smile: "But only these advantages alone are still a bit insufficient. Fortunately, after you returned to Beijing, you showed your different side. The method of dealing with Bian Xuedao is sophisticated and you know how to use the chips in your hands instead of just keeping upright and being a gentleman, which proves that you have a deep scheming.
Chapter completed!