Xiao Chen and Xu Haiming talked for more than an hour when they heard Wang Anbang's voice coming from outside, and then they started to quarrel.
So when Wang Anbang came in, he was not surprised to see the two of them having a red-faced argument.
"Master Xiao, Hai Ming, what are you two doing? I can hear you shouting from far away, as if you are going to lift the roof of my staff!" Let's make a joke to lighten the atmosphere.
"Ouch, Mr. Wang, you are serious. The roof of your official department is like a mountain. When you come in, you will be suffocated! Hehe, I think the emperor's Qinzheng Palace is even more powerful." Xiao Chen sneered. .
"Our bureaucracy follows rules, but we are not just a grass-stage opera troupe. You can be an official in the court just by writing a roster!" Xu Haiming was tit for tat and refused to give in.
Although the two of them had a fierce quarrel, fortunately Xiao Chen didn't take action this time, so the situation wasn't too ugly.
"No matter what, it's all your fault, Hai Ming. It's not easy for Mr. Xiao to work day and night in Yanyun. It's not easy for us who work in the court to be more considerate and understanding of him. We should give him what we can do." It’s done, but if we really can’t do it, Master Xiao, how can he still blame us if there are so many of them?”
As a minister, Wang Anbang's ideological level is indeed higher than that of a minister.
The words are as smooth as the skin of an egg, making you know that there are bones in the egg, but you just can't pick them out.
"How dare you take the blame? Brother, I'm not here to litigate with Mr. Wang and Hai Ming. In the final analysis, brother, all these things are done for our Dazhou and our emperor? It's nothing to be physically tired, but we are always beaten by our own people. Making things difficult makes me feel really aggrieved and panicked." Xiao Chen also relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm not making things difficult for Mr. Xiao, I'm just acting in accordance with the rules of the court! None of the people on your list have been registered in our official department. They have no titles or resumes. Just names like this. What do you want me to do? Give you an approval? Your Excellency is the governor of Yanyun, but Yanyun is still a member of the imperial court?" Xu Haiming was still angry.
"Okay, okay, Haiming, please stop saying a few words. I'll let you apologize, but I won't let you raise any objections! Why don't you listen to what I say?" Wang Anbang's face darkened.
"I don't dare." Xu Haiming was startled, and quickly stood up and bowed to Xiao Chen, "What we adults are trying to teach you is that it is all the fault of your subordinates. Mr. Xiao, you have so many people, so don't worry about it."
"Forget it, forget it, we are all working for the emperor, who doesn't have any difficulties? I understand! Besides, for the sake of Mr. Wang, can I really argue with you? Hahaha..." Xiao Chen laughed a few times. , but there was no smile in his eyes.
I can't see that there are many adults. It is said that he has always been a chicken with a small belly and will retaliate. This reputation has been around for a long time. Who doesn't know it?
"That's right!" Wang Anbang was overjoyed, "I'm busy with official duties during the day, so I don't have time to spend time with you. In the evening, I'll have a glass of water and drink to help Brother Xiao take care of himself. Hai Ming, you have to go too!"
"I still have a lot of business to do in the evening, so I can't accompany Mr. Xiao. You two, let's talk. I'll resign!" After Xu Haiming said this, he rolled his eyes at Xiao Chen and walked away directly.
"Oh, this Hai Ming is extremely stubborn. He doesn't even listen to my words. If he doesn't pull him down, it will ruin our interest." Wang Anbang said that he had nothing to do with his stubborn subordinate.
"If you are busy, sir, I will take my leave first. I would like to ask Brother Wang to help me consider the list left behind. Now when Yanyun is employing people, everything is waiting for improvement. People are in their positions but their names are not correct, and it is difficult to carry out the work." , so we can’t delay for a moment." Xiao Chen stood up and said.
"What are you busy with?" Wang Anbang sighed and sat down next to Xiao Chen. "We haven't seen each other for a long time. It would be nice to take advantage of this moment to have a quiet chat."
"Why is Brother Wang sighing?" Xiao Chen knew that he had something to say or fart to say.
"Brother Xiao, you have given me a list, but you don't know that I also have two lists here. Have a look at it." Wang Anbang said, taking out a stack of documents from his sleeve, picking out two and handing them to Xiao Chen. .
Xiao Chen looked through it for a while, and found that he didn't recognize almost all the names on it. Some of them looked familiar, and he vaguely remembered that they were the chiefs of the Ministry of War, and a few of them were members of the Ministry of Industry.
Nowadays, there are many officials who are jealous of the rich people in Yanyun County, and naturally there are many who want to find a way to serve in Yanyun. However, I am afraid that only those two princes can write a list like this and give it directly to Wang Anbang.
Needless to say, the several officials from the Ministry of Industry are Ma Wuming's confidants, that is, Li Shi's people. The chief officers of the Ministry of War must be Li Feng's people. Both of them want to install their cronies in Yanyun County. , do you think I, Xiao Chen, don’t exist?
I'm not dead yet!
Moreover, the positions these people will hold are very important. Some of them are qualified to be state officials based on their resumes. There are also a dozen who are named as state political senators and experienced in training, and a few are directly recommended for appointment. County magistrates and even the state’s ambassadors Cang and Ku were appointed.
Does this mean that I, Yan Yun, have to hold all my family assets in your hands?
"Brother Wang, this is..." Xiao Chen asked knowingly.
"Brother Xiao, you just have to know it by heart. This thing can be shady. If it weren't for the life-threatening friendship between us two brothers, how could I show it to you?" Wang Anbang asked for the list back and carefully hid it in the box. in sleeves.
"Your Majesty, do you know this..." Xiao Chen asked tentatively.
"You can hide this kind of thing from others, but how dare you hide it from the emperor? The emperor has seen it all, but he didn't say anything. He just told me, brother, to act in accordance with the rules. Of course, I must use what is usable, and just cross out what is not usable. ." Wang Anbang sighed, "Isn't it embarrassing?"
"Haha, since the emperor has already issued a decree, what else can you do to embarrass yourself, brother Wang? It's just embarrassment for the brother, but the brother is used to this, so he doesn't mind it." Xiao Chen smiled bitterly, feeling quite helpless. .
Of course Wang Anbang understood the meaning of Li Wanjiang's words, and Xiao Chen also knew it. Did he mean to acquiesce?
After submitting the list he brought last time, the Ministry of Officials said it would be discussed, but no formal approval has been given yet.
Except for Chen Jisheng, Liu Congshu, Wen Chengxu and other officials from Changshan Prefecture, almost all state and county officials in Yanyun are not officially appointed by the Zhou court.
Xiao Chen made a big fuss at the court meeting last time. Although he vented his anger, in the end he was defeated by the emperor, Wang Anbang and the others. The emperor's words sounded better than his songs, but there was nothing in reality. manage!
In the final analysis, he still wanted to sideline his governor. If these people were allowed to take these important positions in Yanyun, then Xiao Chen would still have no right to speak in Yanyun?
I'm afraid that even the government orders won't be able to leave Changshan!
