Lin Feng went straight to the Ministry of Household Affairs. When he saw Wang Tang, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty!"
Wang Tang hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "You can't be like this, Lord Zhenguo. I can't afford to call you a prince. In terms of title, you are higher than me. In terms of official position, you and I are of the same rank."
"uncle!"
Lin Feng changed his name again.
Wang Tang looked at Lin Feng, suddenly laughed, and said, "That's all, call him whatever you want."
"Come here, serve some good tea."
Wang Tang gave an order.
The entourage immediately prepared tea before bowing and retreating, leaving Lin Feng and Wang Tang behind.
Lin Feng sat down directly, without going around in circles, and said: "Uncle, I am here to visit you this time because of the loss of money at the Ministry of War Post."
"Don't, don't!"
Wang Tang quickly waved his hand and said: "Lin Shangshu, if you are talking about business, we will handle business business. Although you and Yue'er are brothers, our relationship is good. However, when it comes to business, I can't have any personal feelings. , and you can't be emotional. Everything has to be done in a business-like manner, please understand this."
Lin Feng chuckled, Wang Tang was indeed an old fox, and he made his position clear in one sentence.
This old fox is extremely capable if he can stand tall in the court, and Wang Tang's mind is extremely brilliant.
In court battles, Wang Tang is the master.
The court is treacherous, and Wang Tang can handle it.
Lin Feng would never underestimate such people. If he is outside the officialdom, it can be said that he is a bystander, and he does not have to follow the rules.
However, it was different when Lin Feng entered the officialdom.
His vision may be far ahead of his time, because he has seen all the weird things of later generations. However, when it comes to fighting and methods in the court, Wang Tang is definitely better at it than Lin Feng.
If you underestimate the ancients, you will suffer the consequences.
Lin Feng nodded, cheered up, and the expression on his face became serious, and said slowly: "Since Wang Shangshu wants to deal with business, it doesn't matter, everything will be in accordance with Wang Shangshu's arrangements. This is what our Ministry of War Post lacks. Money must be appropriated.”
"impossible!"
Wang Tang spoke decisively.
His eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "Lin Shangshu, what the Ministry of War lacks this time is not 350,000 to 50,000 taels of silver, but 150,000 taels of silver. Although the environment in the Ministry of Revenue is more relaxed this year, this is not how to use the money. of."
"Spending money lavishly is a waste of money. The final result is that the Ministry of Revenue will directly lose money."
"In the past, the Ministry of War spent money on the post house, although it also suffered a loss, but it was only tens of thousands of taels of silver. This time, it has exceeded one hundred thousand taels."
"And it's still 150,000 taels."
Wang Tang said: "This year has been like this. Will it continue to rise next year? Will it be 200,000 taels of silver or 300,000 taels of silver? According to this growth rate, even if Cai Zheng from my household department is slightly It’s not easy to take it easy.”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "I can understand Wang Shangshu's difficulties. It's just that now everyone is watching, so I ask Wang Shangshu to support him."
Wang Tang shook his head, looking miserable, and explained: "Lin Shangshu, my wise nephew, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's because it's difficult for me too."
"I have been working in the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years and have enough experience to tell you with certainty that as long as I don't settle the 150,000 taels of silver now, in the next step, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, etc., who also lack money in various aspects, will all They came to me in droves."
"Tell me, how will I deal with it then?"
"It's not easy to be an agent."
"Especially being in charge of His Majesty's money bag. There are many wars in the Qin Dynasty, so it is very difficult for the Ministry of Household Affairs."
"When the time comes when we face persecution from various ministries, the rest of the ministries will not be able to save money. Our household department can't do anything, but it will be difficult to deal with these. My dear nephew, I am not targeting the military department, but I must follow the rules."
Wang Tang looked gloomy and explained: "As soon as you open your mouth, it will be more than one hundred thousand taels of silver, which the Ministry of Household Affairs cannot afford."
After hearing this, Lin Feng smiled in his heart.
Wang Tang is used to complaining.
Lin Feng can be sure that Wang Tang will complain like this to anyone he meets, and it will not be easy.
This is all a routine.
Otherwise, how can the Ministry of Household Affairs still operate?
Lin Feng could understand, but he had to have money. He chuckled and said, "I can also understand the difficulty Wang Shangshu has in moving the household department. It's just that when I first took office, I faced the problems left by Yan Du and had to solve them. Please Wang Shangshu's accommodation. Accommodating.”
Wang Tang looked at Lin Feng's determined expression, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Let's do this. I'll give you 60,000 taels of silver. This is my limit. Otherwise, if I approve the money casually, when the time comes to check the accounts, Your Majesty will I simply cannot shirk accountability.”
"Besides, I can also handle the pressure from people in various ministries."
"Sixty thousand taels of silver, because of your reputation as the Minister of the Ministry of War. If it were Yan Dulai, let alone the sixty thousand taels of silver, there would be no chance of getting a penny. The work of the Ministry of War is really disappointing, and the losses this much."
Lin Feng's expression remained calm. He knew that when money was involved, Wang Tang could not agree casually.
This is normal.
Lin Feng sighed and said: "Wang Shangshu, you know. Sixty thousand taels of silver alone cannot solve this year's deficit. Fifteen thousand taels of silver, only 60,000 taels of silver, there is a huge difference."
Wang Tang also looked helpless and said: "I can't do anything about this matter. I am in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs, just to be your majesty's big housekeeper. My nephew, you are his majesty's heart and soul, and you are highly valued by him. Why don't you go find your majesty? Approved. As long as it is a document from Your Majesty, I will allocate funds immediately."
Lin Feng shook his head and said: "Because of this matter, I went to see the emperor's grandfather. Wouldn't it be a slap in my face? I went to the Ministry of War to do something, not to embarrass myself."
Wang Tang chuckled, stroking his beard and saying nothing.
Imperial government affairs are different from fighting a war.
The battle is about morale and logistics. The Qin army has both. As long as it is well planned, it can naturally be invincible.
However, there were all kinds of fights and things happening in the court.
Don't let go easily when it comes to money matters.
Otherwise, he will face persecution from various ministries and it will be difficult to escape.
Lin Feng's eyes were firm and he said calmly: "Wang Shangshu, how about this, let's make a gentleman's agreement. This year's shortage of 150,000 taels of silver from the Ministry of War will be fully allocated by the Ministry of Household Affairs. Starting next year, our Ministry of War Posthouse will Regarding the problem, we will no longer allocate funds from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and we will solve it ourselves."
"The 150,000 taels of silver were left by Yan Shangshu before. I can't ignore it, and I can't deny it."
"I am in charge of the Ministry of Government and Military Affairs. Starting next year, I will handle it myself."
Lin Feng said: "In this way, the expenses of the household department will be saved, and you will have an explanation for other departments. What do you think?"
"really?"
Wang Tang's eyes lit up.
Once the expenses of the Ministry of War Station and Post House are reduced, the Ministry of Household Affairs will have a lot of money.
Even though one hundred thousand silver is not much, the household department's money is just deducted a little from here and a little there, and saved little by little, so that the household department can have enough money. If you spend money lavishly, the final result will be a deficit in the household department.
It is quite difficult to act as an agent in the household department.
Lin Feng smiled softly and said, "Wang Shangshu, do I, Lin Feng, have no credibility at all?"
"Okay, I believe you."
Seeing Lin Feng's words, Wang Tang said no more.
After all, Lin Feng's words have reached this point, and it would be inappropriate to refuse.
What's more, as Lin Feng mentioned, when other ministries come to ask for money, you can say something like this back. Will the Ministry of Punishments, the Ministry of Rites, etc. also cut their own expenses next year?
It's impossible for everyone to agree.
So, this can stop other people's mouths.
The key is to win Jiuxiao, who specifically mentioned that Wang Tang should support Lin Feng. Now when it comes to the money consumed by the inn, he can't ignore it. If this matter really came before the emperor, the emperor would definitely support Lin Feng.
After all, this is Yan Du's matter.
It's not Lin Feng's fault.
Lin Feng had a bright smile on his face and looked grateful. He cupped his hands and said: "Thank you very much, Wang Shangshu. I will go back to the Ministry of War first and ask Geng Dapeng to contact you. Next, I will go to the palace to see His Majesty. Regarding the post house and post station, I still have some things to report to His Majesty."
"Shang Shu Lin, walk slowly."
Wang Tang nodded in reply.
He watched Lin Feng leave with a smile on his face. This time he not only benefited Lin Feng, but also solved the Ministry of Revenue's expenses for the post station in the coming year.
This matter is very appropriate.
Lin Feng returned to the Ministry of War, called Geng Dapeng directly, and ordered: "Take the approval slip and go to Wang Shangshu to sign. He has agreed to this year's 150,000 taels of silver allocation. After approval, make arrangements quickly."
"Here!"
Geng Dapeng was overjoyed.
sharp!
As expected of Lin Shangshu.
Previously, he felt a little conflicted because Lin Feng parachuted into the Ministry of War. He admired Lin Feng's achievements in talent and learning, and greatly admired Lin Feng for destroying the city and destroying the country. But acting as the Ministry of War is not an easy task.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng solved the Ministry of War's problem easily.
Even, they have to make money for the Ministry of War.
Lin Feng waved his hand for Geng Dapeng to leave, then turned around and left the Ministry of War and went straight to the palace.
He entered the palace, bowed and said, "Grandfather."
Ying Jiuxiao had a smile on his face and praised: "I heard that you spoke eloquently in the Ministry of War and denounced the people below. What you said is very good. The imperial court supports officials and gives them salaries to let them solve problems. of, rather than raising questions.”
"If everyone only knows how to find problems and complain, but there is no solution to the problem, it will be a mess."
"So, I support your words."
"Things are done by doing, not by shouting."
Ying Jiuxiao looked approvingly and said, "You're just too lazy, you just need a little more responsibilities."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "That's because the emperor's grandfather favors me, so he thinks I speak well."
Ying Jiuxiao shook his head and said: "I am clear about your ability. And I also agree with your views. You mentioned something before that hard work will rejuvenate the country, and I agree even more with this. Put it in the various departments of the imperial court, and you What I mentioned earlier is completely different.”
"Everyone who works must have the ability to solve problems, or have the awareness in this regard. Everyone must strive to be the first and solve problems. Only in this way can we achieve results and get better and better. .”
Ying Jiuxiao sighed and said, "There are too few people like you in the imperial court."
Lin Feng said: "Grandpa Huang praises me too much."
Ying Jiuxiao praised Lin Feng very much and continued: "What are you doing here? Is it because of the loss at the Ministry of War Station?"
Lin Feng shook his head and explained: "Reporting to the emperor's grandfather, Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue has agreed to the 150,000 taels of silver lost by the post."
"Oh, I'm curious, how do you convince him?"
Ying Jiuxiao stroked his beard under his chin, a look of curiosity appeared on his tired and old cheeks, and said: "As the great steward of the Qin State, Wang Tang is extremely serious and reliable in his work. However, when dealing with the household department, there is no denying that One thing is that he is extremely stingy."
"I applaud this very much."
"The Ministry of Hunan needs people like him, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain the Qin State."
"It's not easy for you to take away 150,000 taels of silver from him. Furthermore, Yan Du also approached Wang Tang several times before, and Yan Du even submitted memorials to me several times to ask for my arrangements. However, I suppressed them all , Wang Tang didn’t pay attention.”
Ying Jiuxiao had expectations in her eyes.
How did Lin Feng solve it?
Lin Feng explained: "Actually, it's very simple. I just told Wang Shangshu that it was my first time taking office. It was not my fault, but I had to solve it. The Ministry of War's deficit of 150,000 taels of silver at the post station this year was settled by the Ministry of Accounts. , I will not ask for settlement next year, and our Ministry of War will handle it on its own."
Ying Jiuxiao was surprised and asked: "How do you plan to solve it? It's easy to boast, but it must be solved."
Lin Feng did not hide his thoughts and took the initiative: "The Ministry of War has installed posthouses and inns all over the world, all of which are used to deliver confidential documents from the court and for officials who come and go to stay. Now, I plan to make reforms and improve the Ministry of War's facilities. The post house will be adjusted to allow merchants and common people to live in it, and the post house will be allowed to transfer personal letters, etc."
"Of course, that's part of the carving out."
"In addition, the station's own criticism continues to be maintained. As a separate system, it is responsible for delivering the court's confidential documents. After all, there are many inns all over the world, because they are not located on the border, so they are vacant."
"So, these must be utilized."
"While preserving the transmission of confidential documents from the imperial court, we also ensure the full use of the posthouse and post station, so that we can make money on our own and prevent the place from being vacant. We will not have countless idle people in the place and consume the national funds of the imperial court."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and said: "In this way, the local government can also make money with the help of the post house and post station. As for the Ministry of War, with this money, it will be better to make arrangements. You can't always look for everything. Tobe."
Ying Jiuxiao nodded, with a look of approval on his face, and praised: "You kid, you won't suffer at all. But your idea is indeed good. I think it's feasible, so feel free to arrange it."
"Thank you, Grandfather."
Lin Feng had a smile on his face.
With Ying Jiuxiao's support, he can start making arrangements when he returns to the Ministry of War.
Ying Jiuxiao and Lin Feng talked about the affairs of the post station in detail, and Lin Feng explained them one by one. Although Lin Feng has ideas in the general direction, in fact, in terms of specific practical operations, Ying Jiuxiao obviously has more experience.
Therefore, there is nothing wrong with asking Ying Jiuxiao for advice.
While Ying Jiuxiao was talking to Lin Feng, the eunuch hurried in and reported: "Your Majesty, the King of the Ministry of Revenue is asking for an audience."
"pass!"
Ying Jiuxiao ordered.
The eunuch went to deliver the order, and Wang Tang hurried in in a blink of an eye.
Seeing Lin Feng's presence, he secretly thought that he had arrived in time, otherwise Lin Feng would have left, and the money-making fat of the Ministry of War Post would have been taken away. Fortunately, he asked Geng Dapeng why Lin Feng said that he would not be under the control of the user department in the future. He did not expect that Lin Feng would run it on his own.
This is a piece of fat.
His household department also has ideas.
