Promotion Letter for the Chief Executive

The stars move and turn, autumn goes and spring returns, cold comes and summer goes.

It was another three years in a blink of an eye.

A young eunuch hurried out of the Benchu ​​Hall with a stack of thick memorials in his hands, and quickly ran towards the supervisor's room.The weather was a bit hot, but when he ran for a mile, sweat was still dripping from his forehead.

As soon as he entered the door, he hurriedly said, "Peace, my master is calling you!" Then he put the memorial on the table and gasped for breath.

Ping'an raised his head and smiled, "He'an, drink some water first. What does Eunuch Tian want from me?"

Three years have passed, and now Ping An has grown into a 15-year-old boy.He has handsome eyebrows and slender eyes, and a straight nose. Because he sits in the room all year round, his skin is almost transparent white.A white pearl the size of a little finger was embellished in the middle of the black hat, which complemented the jade-colored skin without sweating.When he smiles, his eyebrows and eyes are curved, which makes people feel close to him, and his face is straight but intimidating.

A medium-sized cyan eunuch costume without any patterns or decorations, only a layer of white borders on the collar and cuffs, only simple patterns embroidered on the belt, and a cyan purse tied on.On the feet are a pair of upturned boots.Wearing this outfit on him, he looked even more tall and straight, as slim as a bamboo.

He is still working in the duty room of the Supervisor of Rituals, but the place has been changed from the west wing room to the upper room.

None of the memorials sent up by him in these years did not meet the emperor's wishes.In a place like the imperial palace, as long as you have the ability, you will never be buried.Because supporting newcomers is also what those imperial celebrities like to do most.

——Flowers have no hundred-day success, and no one knows that one day their glory will come to an end.That being the case, when he holds power, he is naturally happy to give convenience to the people below. In the future, as long as there is one person who is grateful, he will not be able to benefit from it.

So Ping'an jumped from the west wing to the upper room in three years, but he was very popular in the supervisor of ceremonies.Here, no one will easily offend anyone, especially a promising person.

For Ping An, this is actually not a favor.What he valued was that during the three years here, he had sorted out all the connections between the former dynasty and the harem, including the clan, and kept them all in his mind.

This kind of information, except for the few people at the top, is already very rare for ordinary people to get a glimpse of it, and it is even more rare for Ping An to sort it out from the text.For Ping An, this was the basis for him to gain a foothold in the palace in the future.

After putting away the memorial brought by He An, He An Gudu Gudu took a big sip of water, "I don't know, Master didn't say anything, he just told you to hurry up."

"Understood." Ping An smiled at him, "Then you should rest first. The memorial will be sent out after I come back to read it."

When Rao and An Tiantian met him, they couldn't help being stunned by his smile.Ping An is really looking better and better now.This good-looking does not only refer to his appearance, but also to his temperament, which is calm and calm, as if no matter what happens, he won't be in a hurry.

No wonder he sat in the position of the person in charge of the upper house in three years, but he was still running errands.I wiped off my sweat with Ann, comparing people to each other is really incomparable!

Stepping out the door, Ping An couldn't help squinting his eyes.The weather is fine today, the sun shines brightly on the white marble floor in the yard, reflecting a gorgeous light, making it almost impossible to see the road.

Ping An looked up at the sky, but there was no cloud in the sky.He couldn't help but sighed in his heart, it seemed that he could only walk against the sun.

In the three years here, he has not gone out to deliver memorials, nor has he been to the Chengshu Hall or the Benchu ​​Hall.Compared with going to the front to show off, Ping An prefers the feeling of staying behind the scenes and planning strategies.This probably came from his low-key and cautious character, but Ping An didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Most importantly, he didn't like the drudgery of running outside regardless of the weather.For example, at this moment, when he walked out of the room covered with icebergs, a gust of hot air enveloped him almost immediately, and a thin layer of sweat oozed from his whole body.

Ping An couldn't help quickening his pace.

When he was approaching Tiangan Palace, he turned a corner and went around to the back, so that he could go directly to the back room to find someone without going through the front.

After he arrived at the duty room, he got along with Eunuch Tian happily and helped each other. Eunuch Tian had accumulated credits two years ago, and seized an opportunity to get a good job from the eunuch Bingbi who was serving the imperial court.Reciprocating, he mentioned Ping An to the East Wing.Later, Ping An made some contributions before he came to the house.

And eunuch Tian is now in front of the emperor, although he can't compare with those big eunuchs, but he is also the object of everyone's vying to curry favor.After all, the eunuch Bingbi was in front of the imperial court every day, so his influence should not be underestimated.

And Eunuch Tian valued Ping An more than his own apprentice and An Du.It must be something to call someone here today.

When he arrived at the place, Ping An found out that eunuch Tian was not the only one here, but also eunuch Wang Lixin, the eunuch with the handprint of the Chief of Rites.Ping An had met him twice before, and Eunuch Tian must have mentioned himself in front of him.He is also here, could it be that what happened today has something to do with him?

While thinking, he greeted the two of them.Eunuch Tian helped Ping An up, and said with a smile, "You must know Director Wang Ping An, and today I recommend you to him. Whether it will succeed or not depends on your own destiny."

Ping'an's eyes touched him slightly, and then he smiled, "It's my honor to be valued by the two elders. Mr. Wang has nothing to do, but please tell me, Ping'an will do his best and will not hesitate."

"Don't be so nervous." Wang Lixin said while looking at him, "Eunuch Tian often told me that you are a rare young talent. When I saw you today, you are indeed so. You are a person from our inner school, so you needn't say anything about your abilities. , it's just..." At this point, his face became serious, "We are all working for the royal family, ability is second, and the most important thing is, do you know what it is?"

Ping'an's heart trembled slightly, the thoughts in his mind turned rapidly, and he gradually felt a little clue.He collected himself and said in a deep voice, "We are the eyes of the master, the ears of the master, the mouth of the master, and the hands of the master."

He didn't say whether to watch, listen or speak, that was certainly the correct answer, but Ping An felt that Wang Lixin might not be satisfied.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, Wang Lixin's eyes moved slightly, he exchanged a glance with Eunuch Tian, ​​and said, "Sure enough, he's smart, he can see through at a glance. If that's the case, come with me."

"Yes." Ping An didn't ask any further questions, and he answered, then stood slightly sideways and waited.

Wang Lixin stood up, smiled at Eunuch Tian, ​​"Brother Tian's favor today, our family has recorded it. The person you recommended is really good."

"Wherever it is, it's all for the emperor." Eunuch Tian said modestly, and got up to send him out.

Ping An followed behind, and when he left, he met Eunuch Tian again.Although it's hard to say exactly what this look conveys, it's easy to feel like "one of my own".

As for Wang Lixin's purpose, Ping An already knew it well.

Wang Lixin led them out of the Benchu ​​Hall and detoured to the other side of the Tiangan Palace. There was also a small unremarkable courtyard opposite to the supervisor's room, and even the specifications were similar to the one on the opposite side.

Standing still in front of the courtyard, Wang Lixin turned around and asked Ping An, "Do you know where this is?"

Of course there will be no signs here, but Ping An immediately nodded and said, "I know."

"Have you figured it out?"

"Yes."

Only then did Wang Lixin raise his hand and knocked on the door.The door opened in response to the sound, and seeing that it was Wang Lixin, the person who opened the door bowed and saluted, but turned a blind eye to peace.After letting them in, he slammed the door shut again.

It is completely different from the behavior of the value house.The gate over there will not be closed all year round.

Wang Lixin led Ping An into the main room, sat down on the head, and then said to Ping An, "This is the Imperial City Division."

He glanced at Ping An, who had a very calm expression on his face.Wang Lixin was even more satisfied, "There was a little incident in the Imperial City Secretary, and now there is no one in charge. Eunuch Tian recommended you to me. Ping An, you dare to take on this burden."

"The boy said before that he must do his best and never hesitate." Pingan bowed.

"Okay! With your words, I believe that you will not let me down." Wang Lixin said, "To tell you the truth, His Majesty was very dissatisfied with the affairs of the Imperial City Secretary before, so he disposed of a group of people. Now you take over Here, I hope you can remember your own words: We are the eyes of the master, the ears of the master, the mouth of the master, and the hands of the master!"

"Don't forget peace."

"En." Wang Lixin nodded in satisfaction, "People here will come to see you later. Some of them are on duty outside. If you can't see anyone for a while, you should check the list first. There is no time for you to adapt to the new environment. Errands and identity, here is one thing for you."

As he spoke, he handed out a note, staring into Ping An's eyes, "Only you and I know about this, and it will be destroyed after reading it."

"Yes." Ping An took it respectfully, opened it, and couldn't help opening his eyes slightly.Fortunately, he lowered his head, Wang Lixin couldn't see his expression.

When he raised his head, Ping An's face had returned to normal, and he moved the note to the burning lamp beside him and lit it.He was wondering why there was a light here before, but now he understands.Many messages must be handled this way.

"Do you have any questions?" Wang Lixin asked.

Ping An nodded, "Director Wang, I heard that the Imperial City Division is in charge of the affairs of the capital, why..."

Wang Lixin raised his head and looked up, "Under the whole world, could it be the king's land. Of course, His Majesty sometimes wants to know what happened in his own land."

"I understand." Ping An nodded.

Seeing that he didn't ask any more questions, Wang Lixin wanted to ask again, but the people from Huangcheng Division had already come to pay their respects, so he had no choice but to stop talking.

The Imperial City Division is in charge of the prohibition of entering and leaving the palace, watching the movements of the subjects and reporting to the emperor.There is one Imperial City Envoy and one Deputy Envoy, but these two positions are only the military commander's salary officer and have no real power. ——There are many military generals who are idle in Beijing and cannot go out to lead the army, so they will take such idle positions, only receive food and salary, and are not responsible for specific affairs.

In addition, under the Imperial City Division, there is one person to promote and five people to command.In other words, there are a total of five commanders under the Imperial City Division—unlike the establishment in the army, 200 people in one commander here is considered a lot.These people are collectively referred to as relatives or relatives, and their organization is the same as in the army. Five people form a team and set up a team leader; ten people form a team and set up a team leader;

What Ping An wants to be responsible for is the promotion of the Imperial City Secretary.Nominally speaking, he controls nearly a thousand people under his command.But whether these people can be used by him depends on whether Ping An can convince the people below.

He looked at the three people standing in front of him lined up.They are the commanders of the Imperial City Division, and there are two other people who are on business outside the palace and cannot come.Of course, Ping An guessed that it might be just a superficial reason, and the other two commanders might not be eunuchs at all, so they couldn't enter the palace.

Whether Ping An can initially grasp the Imperial City Secretary depends on whether he can subdue these three people, after all, his identity is the same as theirs.

From left to right, they are Xu Cong'an, Wang Congyi, Qin Congli.These three people seem to have entered the palace in the same batch, and their names are also very similar.Xu Cong'an is a white-faced eunuch, the ancients used white-faced treachery, but he actually seems to be in line with Ping'an's aesthetics.Wang Congyi was tall, with a simple and honest face, he didn't look like a eunuch, but a warrior.Qin Congli, on the other hand, was very friendly, smiling before saying anything.

After Wang Lixin introduced them, Ping An opened his mouth to subdue them.He thought for a while, and didn't say anything else, just said, "Director Wang just gave me a mission to leave the capital for a while. Is there anyone willing to go with me?"

The three of them were surprised when they heard the words, as if they didn't expect him to say that.Even Wang Lixin glanced at Ping An, but didn't speak.

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Congyi spoke first, "This subordinate is willing to go with the promotion."

Xu Cong'an and Qin Congli then followed suit.Ping An nodded, and said, "Then Wang Congyi will follow, you choose a team to accompany you." After a pause, Wang Congyi nodded, and then he continued, "I am not familiar with the affairs of the Imperial City Division, so you can go ahead for now." Arrange according to the original rules. During my absence, what important news—”

Wang Lixin said from the side, "Just send it to our house."

"Then there will be Chief Labor. As for those trivial matters, you don't need to disturb the little things above. I have a small request. I hope everyone will record it and read it when I come back." Ping An said.

Qin Congli and Xu Cong'an looked at each other and said, "I'm afraid it's a little difficult to lift. Many relatives below are illiterate."

"Oh..." Ping An responded, and said, "Then I'll leave it to you to compile first, and then submit it."

"Yes." The three agreed.

"That's how things are. I just came to the Imperial City Division. I'm not familiar with everything. I'll have to rely on your help when I work together in the future." After finishing his arrangement, he stood up safely and said, "I'm young, if I offend you in any way Where there are people, please bear with me."

"Your Excellency, you are just joking. You are an officer, so you can do whatever you say." Wang Congyi said straight away.

Qin Congli and Xu Cong'an didn't speak, but they couldn't help muttering in their hearts.This new chief is indeed young, looks like a doughy person, and does not interfere with specific affairs, so it should not be difficult to get along with.But his last sentence was a bit of a waste of thought.

The offending place?As an officer, what else can he offend?It's nothing more than the appointment, dismissal and promotion of positions.Could it be that he still intends to make a move, but he is not familiar with the specific affairs now, so he holds back for the time being?

Thinking of it this way, I couldn't help but feel a little panicked.Although they think that the new manager needs to rely on themselves, but there are three of them, and not all of them may stay.In case he wanted to gain prestige, he might as well start with them.Wang Congyi acted quickly and had already taken the initiative to show his favor, and the two of them were left a little bit at a loss.

But no matter what, the first thing that Ping An explained was to continue.It's nothing more than working harder, but be careful, at least not let Ping An pick their faults, such as slack in work.

The capital has always been peaceful, and there are only a few news a day, so it is not troublesome to record them.

Having said all that needs to be said, Ping An let them go back.Wang Lixin also got up and said, "I will hand over the Imperial City Secretary to you, and our family will leave now." He didn't comment on what Ping An did just now, after all, it was the first day, and it will depend on the future.

Ping An sent him out, and when he turned back, he saw someone coming to clean up the teacups. He suddenly remembered something, stopped him and asked, "How many people are there in this yard? What do they do?"

It was a seven or eight-year-old eunuch. Hearing this, he lowered his head tremblingly and replied, "As for the adults, there are five people here. Two of them are here to sort out documents and run errands for the adults. The rest are in charge Tea and water, sprinkle and clean everything."

Ping An nodded, "Where are the two documents?"

"Back to your lord, those two people from the past left because their predecessor promoted your lord to resign. Your lord can go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ask them to send someone over." The little eunuch said again.

Pingan asked his name, and knowing that it was Qingwen, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.In the blink of an eye, it has been five years since he entered the palace.He sighed for a while, and asked Qingwen to take his handwriting and go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to serve as an important person.

He was leaving, and someone had to take care of it, otherwise, wouldn't all these documents be dusty when he came back?

After all these things were arranged, Ping An went to his own residence at the back—although the yard was not big, but because many news and documents were very urgent or even urgent, his residence was arranged here, so that he could contact him at any time.

After entering the house and closing the door, Ping An let out a sigh of relief and sat down in a daze.

What he was thinking about was the task Wang Lixin had given him.Impressively on that piece of paper was written: Summon the Seventh Prince to return to Beijing.