After hearing Fang Ru's words, Zhao Junchen was thoughtful. 【Read full text】
The bustle of the world is all for the sake of coming; the bustle of the world is for the sake of going away.
Sima Qian's words can be said to reveal the essence.
Is there anything in this world that can stop greedy and corrupt officials from taking bribes?
The answer is simple, that is more benefits than corruption and bribery!
As Fang Ru said, if we want officials from the Ministry of Revenue to no longer engage in corruption and bribery like they are today, we can only give them benefits that are equivalent to or more than the corruption and bribery, and then Zhao Junchen can make it clear to them. "Don't embezzle any more money and food from the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Otherwise, regardless of how loyal the household officials are to Zhao Junchen, if Zhao Junchen did nothing but force them to be honest and honest, they would still rebel against Zhao Junchen!
Because these people's loyalty to Zhao Junchen is based on the benefits that Zhao Junchen can bring to them.
Zhao Junchen does not believe that there is pure loyalty in this world. According to Zhao Junchen, the word "loyalty" is always based on various interests.
Even the loyalty of those upright officials is for their inner ambitions. If the leaders they were originally loyal to cannot satisfy their inner ambitions, isn't there a saying that "birds choose good trees to live in, and ministers choose wise kings to serve"?
Not to mention those corrupt officials. Only tangible benefits can earn their loyalty.
Thinking like this, Zhao Junchen said softly: "What you said makes sense. If you want to stabilize the housing department and make them cleaner at the same time, this is the only way... However, Yuerongfang's shares are No more can be given to them.”
Fang Ru nodded and said: "That's true. In order to win over Wen Guanliang's subordinate officials and make them defect to the master before the battle, Yuerongfang has given them 40% of the shares. Now it is in the hands of the master. With less than 60% of the shares, it really cannot be divided any further.”
Zhao Junchen and Fang Ru said so. He didn't care about the monetary income brought by the shares of "Yue Rongfang". With Zhao Junchen's current net worth, no matter how much he squandered, it would be enough for him to spend several lifetimes. What Zhao Junchen and Fang Ru care about is the control these shares have over "Yue Rongfang".
Today, Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang are loyal to Zhao Junchen. To a large extent, it is based on the interests of "Yue Rong Fang". Only if Zhao Junchen continues to control "Yue Rong Fang" can their loyalty be guaranteed.
If Zhao Junchen continues to allocate shares of "Yue Rongfang" to other parties, once the shares in Zhao Junchen's hands are insufficient, it will be difficult to say who will make the final decision on "Yue Rongfang" in the future. Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang were loyal. It’s hard to say.
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"But..." Fang Ru frowned and said: "Apart from the income from 'Yuerongfang', we have no other benefits to share with the people in the household department, but it is a bit embarrassing. How about we buy some more profitable businesses?" But how can a profitable business like Yuerongfang be so easy to find?"
Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled, and his brows that had been furrowed for a long time finally relaxed.
Seeing Zhao Junchen like this, Fang Ru was also happy. Asked: "Master, why are you laughing? But you have a solution in mind?"
Zhao Junchen nodded, then shook his head and said: "There is indeed a way. Although it will take some time to do it, I laughed not because I had an idea in my mind, but because I suddenly thought that if I meet you at this time, It was Qingyan who discussed the matter with me, and he will definitely jump into a rage after knowing that I plan to share the benefits with others."
Thinking of Xu Qingyan's greedy temperament, Fang Ru curled her thin lips. He said disdainfully: "Xu Qingyan is uneducated and short-sighted. Apart from being loyal to the master, he is absolutely useless. How can he think deeply for you, master? With the current wealth and savings of our Zhao family, even if it means earning money, Drinking silver is enough for several lifetimes, so why bother making money everywhere? The only way is to think more about your management and development in the court. How does Xu Qingyan understand these things?!"
Zhao Junchen patted Fang Ru's plain hand and said with a smile: "It's enough for him to be loyal. I fight with people all day long and can't rest for a moment. Only when I face you and Qingyan who treat me sincerely can I have some peace of mind." Relax for a moment.”
Fang Ru suddenly smiled, released her hands that were massaging Zhao Junchen's head, put her arms around Zhao Junchen's neck, and leaned her head on Zhao Junchen's shoulder. Under the intimate contact of her body, Fang Ru showed satisfaction and relaxation. With an expression on his face, he closed his eyes slightly and said quietly: "If the master can really relax a little after seeing Ru'er, then Ru'er will be happy."
There was always something in Fang Ru's words. Zhao Junchen thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure it out.
Naturally, Zhao Junchen could not understand the unknown uneasiness that Fang Ru felt in his heart as his status became higher and higher, and Fang Ru thought about his humble background.
Zhao Junchen just felt that as long as he treated Fang Ru well, that would be enough.
But Zhao Junchen doesn't know that sometimes, a guarantee for the future is more useful than anything else.
Therefore, after he couldn't figure it out, Zhao Junchen stopped thinking about it and just asked: "By the way, how is the situation at Tongji Temple?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen mentioning business, Fang Ru also put away her arms around Zhao Junchen, and turned to massage Zhao Junchen's shoulders. At the same time, she replied: "I have already sent instructions to Tongji Temple, and let them take advantage of the opportunity." The refugees came to Beijing to complain. They opened porridge shacks to provide relief and preached doctrines to the refugees. Now Tongji Temple has become a small force in the capital. Taking advantage of this opportunity, it can spread its influence outside the capital. Zhang Daoquan I understood the importance and hastened to make arrangements."
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "Those refugees are really pitiful. Due to the situation, I can't help, so I can only let Tongji Temple do it. Especially the refugees from Heze, Shandong who were the first to come to Beijing to file complaints were rejected by the Sanfa Division one after another. It is embarrassing to be alone and helpless in the capital to accept the case, and to be stared at by everyone. If Tongji Temple seizes the opportunity to rescue, it will most easily expand the impact."
Fang Ru nodded and sighed: "That Zhang Daoquan is a good hand at preaching, but he is more careful and has no long-term vision. At this time, he still needs the master to help him with ideas and plans. It is really useless. But it is I’m sorry, sir. I already have enough to worry about in court, and I have to worry about Tongji Temple.”
Zhao Junchen smiled again and said: "Don't you still have help? Since you took over the Tongji Temple, the Tongji Temple has finally become useful. Now through the Tongji Temple, our intelligence network in Beijing has finally become useful. It’s built.”
Fang Ru smiled and was about to say something humble when she suddenly saw the two plates of snacks she had brought on the desk. She thought about the hard work she had put into helping Zhao Junchen build an intelligence network these days, but Zhao Junchen was "disgusted" The pastries I made were not as delicious as Chu Jiayi's. I couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved.
"The snacks I make are not as delicious as Chu Jiayi's, so I can only help the master with these things."
As soon as the words came out, Fang Ru felt a little regretful. She felt that her words were a little sour, and she was afraid that she would make Zhao Junchen angry, so she quickly looked at Zhao Junchen.
And Zhao Junchen. At this time, he also turned to look at Fang Ru, his eyes thoughtful.
As Fang Ru's sourness began to leak, Zhao Junchen was not a fool. After contacting Fang Ru who suddenly made snacks with his own hands today and delivered those casual words, he finally understood what Fang Ru was thinking.
With the appearance of Chu Jiayi, even though it was known that Chu Jiayi was just an enemy spy being used by Zhao Junchen. But because of Chu Jiayi's outstanding appearance and Fang Ru's low self-esteem about her own origin, Fang Ru felt a strong sense of crisis and uneasiness, fearing that Chu Jiayi would distract Zhao Junchen's attention and attention from her. Doting on her, she even worried that Chu Jiayi would one day take her place in Zhao Junchen's heart.
"It's just Chu Jiayi. Even though she knew she was just a spy, it still made Fang Ru so uneasy. She originally thought she was smart and capable, and must be a strong-minded woman, but now it seems. I imagined she was much more fragile... That's right, Fang Ru's heart fell on me. The 'strength' she showed came from me, not from herself. This kind of strength was caused by others. The strength of existence. You will also become vulnerable because of others..."
Zhao Junchen thought secretly.
Then, Zhao Junchen suddenly discovered that although he and Fang Ru knew each other well and were actually married, he had never understood Fang Ru.
Perhaps Fang Ru herself was unwilling to reveal her vulnerability and uneasiness to Zhao Junchen. Perhaps in Fang Ru's view, a weak-minded Fang Ru was not worthy of Zhao Junchen's attention.
Therefore, no matter how fragile or uneasy Fang Ru really is, Fang Ru always looks smart and capable in front of Zhao Junchen.
Such a shrewd and capable mask deceived Zhao Junchen, and many times also deceived Fang Ru herself.
Thinking like this, and thinking of all the sacrifices Fang Ru had made for him these days, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but feel a little more guilty.
Feeling guilty for not discovering this sooner.
Then, Zhao Junchen suddenly stood up, then turned around and looked at Fang Ru.
Zhao Junchen's sudden movement made Fang Ru think that Zhao Junchen was angry because of the acidosis he had just suffered. His body trembled slightly, like a frightened little white rabbit. He no longer showed his usual capable and energetic attitude. He just lowered his head and hesitated to prepare. say something.
Zhao Junchen suddenly said: "Ru'er, after this period of time has passed and everything has been settled, I will officially marry you as my concubine. It's too unfair for you to make you a concubine. It's a pity that I can give you Yes, there are only so many.”
The status of a concubine is similar to that of a maid, and is extremely low. There are many high-ranking officials and nobles who regard concubines as goods and give them away casually.
The side room is different. Once Fang Ru becomes the side room, her title of "Mrs. Ruyi" will be considered true to her name.
With Zhao Junchen's current status, even Emperor Deqing would interfere in the choice of his head wife, and there was only so much he could give to Fang Ru.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Fang Ru was surprised at first, and then overjoyed after understanding what Zhao Junchen meant. The joy in her eyes seemed to be burning.
But then, Fang Ru suddenly thought of something, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her head and said, "Master, you can't do this..."
The voice is slight, but the attitude is very firm!
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