"I want to set up a left-right promotion in the Municipal Shipping Department to coordinate the national shipping and commerce of the Tang Dynasty. From the third level, I will be attached to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but it will not be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. If anything happens, report directly to me. I have the right to kill first and report later. Who do you think can take on this important task?"
Tai Chi Hall.
After Cui Shanfu took the envoys from the thirty-two countries of Nanyang to the side hall to rest, Li Er looked at the ministers below and asked.
Is the city shipping company promoted from left to right?
When the ministers heard Li Er suddenly mention this, they couldn't help but look at each other. This emperor is really too powerful! Before, without discussing with them, we announced that we would establish the Municipal Shipping Department, and now we are directly informing everyone about the personnel structure of the Municipal Shipping Department. This is extremely powerful!
But some people's minds became active. This time the imperial court sent a large number of fleets to trade south, and the huge profits earned made everyone understand how huge the wealth on the sea was. The power of this position is too great. At the same time, the wealth of this position will be amazing. Obviously, this is a fat job!
"Your Majesty, the promotion of the Municipal Port Secretary is very important. The amount of money handled every day will be tens of thousands. With all due respect, this position is very easy to breed corruption. If Your Majesty really decides to establish the Municipal Port Secretary, then the Municipal Port Secretary will be promoted. When selecting candidates, I hope that your majesty will be cautious and it is best to choose someone who has both political integrity and talent, and is honest and upright! He can not only ensure the normal operation of the Shipping Department, but also increase the revenue for the Tang Dynasty treasury!"
Fang Xuanling turned around and glanced at the buzzing ministers behind him, then stepped out from the crowd and raised his hands to Li Er.
Being able to say these words proves that Lao Fang is a person who is truly dedicated to the country and has no selfish motives. For the benefit of the country, he even does not hesitate to offend villains!
Li Zexuan heard Lao Fang's speech from behind and couldn't help but nod secretly. The Shipping Department is in charge of the entire country's maritime trade. It is similar to the modern customs. In taxation alone, thousands of silver coins can be obtained every day. This is It is no exaggeration at all, especially in this era when sea trade was just beginning, the imperial court monopolized all maritime trade, and the Shipping Company was simply more profitable than opening a bank, and the promotion of the Shipping Company was given such great power by Li Er , it is simply providing a breeding ground for corruption!
Throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, there were numerous cases of collusion and corruption among the shipping companies in the Ming and Qing dynasties, which resulted in the creation of numerous coastal tycoons, some of whom were even as rich as the rest of the country!
These people are all worms in the country because they earn money that originally belonged to the country.
"What Fang Aiqing said is absolutely true. I will carefully consider the candidates to be promoted to the Ministry of Shipping. I wonder if Fang Aiqing has a suitable candidate in mind?"
Li Er narrowed his eyes, looked at Fang Xuanling and asked kindly.
"...Back to Your Majesty, I don't have an ideal candidate in mind yet!"
Fang Xuanling thought for a while and replied.
He does know a lot of officials who are honest, not greedy for money, and are decent people. However, while meeting these conditions, they must also understand maritime trade and have a strong view of the overall situation. Such people are very difficult to find! He couldn't think of anyone who could take on this important task for a while.
"Well, what about the auxiliary machine? Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Li Er nodded, looked at Changsun Wuji who was beside him like an old monk in trance, and asked.
After listening to Li Er's question, Changsun Wuji straightened his clothes, stepped forward calmly and answered:
"Back to Your Majesty, what Xuan Ling just thought about is extremely reasonable. Therefore, I believe that the Hejian County Prince should have a place in the promotion of the city's shipping department! The Hejian County Prince is an upright man and will never ignore the court for mere money. Interests, and Prince Hejian led a fleet south for trade not long ago, and he knows best about sea trade, so I think Prince Hejian is the most suitable candidate!"
Accident!
Li Xiaogong, who was standing in front of the courtiers, couldn't help being surprised after hearing Changsun Wuji's words. To be honest, he and Changsun Wuji didn't have a deep friendship. Why did Changsun Wuji praise him like this? More importantly, he didn't want to be promoted!
Because he is a member of the Li Tang clan, he wants to avoid suspicion. He feels that his current status is enough, and going forward will be an abyss! He knew that he could not participate too much in the government affairs, lest he make others feel uncomfortable or make Li Er jealous!
"Back to Your Majesty, I also believe that the Prince of Hejian County is a suitable candidate for promotion to the Chief of Shipping Department~!"
After hearing Changsun Wuji's suggestion, Fang Xuanling's eyes lit up and she agreed.
He had never thought of Li Xiaogong before. When Changsun Wuji said this, he instantly felt that Li Xiaogong was the most suitable candidate.
"Well, not bad! Xiaogong is indeed suitable!"
Li Er turned his eyes and looked at Li Xiaogong again. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Li Xiaogong hurriedly stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the promotion of the Shipping Secretary is very important. I don't have much experience in sea trade. I just ran away too much." It's just a few miles of sea journey, it's really difficult to shoulder this important task, I hope your Majesty will choose someone wiser!"
For others, this position is delicious fat, but for Li Xiaogong, this position is a hot potato. With his current status and reputation, there is really no need to make these mistakes, which will easily cause trouble for himself. Needless to say, it’s very tiring to be busy every day.
Moreover, he had just returned from the sea and did not want to go on a "business trip" to a coastal city so soon! How nice it is to stay in Chang'an!
"Why should Xiaogong be humble? I know your ability best. Haha, don't worry, I won't let you go to Guangzhou so soon. You have just returned from the sea and have some rest. It just so happens that this shipping company has just started. The construction requires a lot of officials. I appoint you Xiaogong as Zuo Tiju of the Municipal Shipping Department, and give you three months to organize the members. Court officials, who are below the third rank and above the seventh rank, can be mobilized by you. After the shipping department is established, you will go to Guangzhou to take charge of national shipping matters!"
Li Er smiled and transferred Li Xiaogong to the newly established Shibosi Yamen without any explanation.
"..." Li Xiaogong was completely speechless. Li Er was simply acting like a hooligan! How can you force it on someone else if they don’t want to take it? It’s so unreasonable!
"Old minister, I obey the order!"
Li Xiaogong knew that he could not "conquer" a person who deliberately acted like a gangster, so he could only accept this appointment.
"As for the promotion to the right of the Municipal Shipping Department, I have decided to let Li Zexuan take the position. What do you think?"
Li Er smiled with satisfaction, then repeated his old trick and stretched his "fangs" towards Li Zexuan, who was leaning against the corner and half asleep.
Digging! Lao Li, don’t cheat me!
"Your Majesty, I think this is not possible! I am only fifteen this year (I just celebrated my fifteenth birthday last month), and my abilities are limited. I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public. Moreover, I have been watersick and seasick since I was a child. I am afraid my life will be in danger if I go to Guangzhou. ! Not to mention that I still have to teach and educate people in Yunshan and cultivate talents for our Tang Dynasty. I really can’t leave! Your Majesty!"
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(End of chapter)
