Returning to his hometown, Zheng Xiong's mood was completely different at the moment.
The Ministry of Industry can be said to be the yamen where Zheng Xiong came to the most.
There are also more contacts.
From the establishment of Huimin Pharmacy to the subsequent series of construction projects, the Ministry of Industry was indispensable.
From a small official to the chief official of Yingtian Mansion, the Ministry of Industry also witnessed Zheng Xiong's rise step by step.
Changes in status also bring different treatment.
In the past, the receptionist from the Ministry of Industry was always there, but now that Zheng Xiong came in, just the look of Zheng Xiong's robes was intimidating.
After a year, the people in the Ministry of Industry have changed a lot, but no one looks familiar to them.
Others were afraid and did not dare to come forward, so Zheng Xiong went straight to the Ministry of Industry and asked.
"I have a drawing here. Please show me how much it will cost."
When the head of the Ministry of Industry who was busy heard this, he looked up and saw Zheng Xiong's official uniform of the third grade. He quickly swallowed the words that came to his mouth, put on a smile, stood up, saluted, and asked respectfully.
"My lord is very polite. I would like to ask you your name."
The new manager's attitude was okay and he just asked for his name. Although he didn't know him, Zheng Xiong still told him his name.
"I am Zheng Xiong, the current governor of Yingtian Mansion. Please take a look at this drawing."
The boss didn't dare to make excuses. Zheng Xiong's name was very famous in Yingtian Mansion, and it was at the top of the topic during this period.
This can be seen from the fact that he was granted the title of Marquis twice in a row.
Not to mention that Zheng Xiong was still an unforgettable character for the Ministry of Industry, so he quickly bowed and took the drawings.
After looking at it carefully for a while, he replied.
"Your Excellency has built too many things. Regardless of the size, interior furnishings and other factors, if our Ministry of Engineering built it, it would cost about 200,000 yuan."
"What?"
It was so dark that it shocked Zheng Xiong. His own wealth was only 100,000 yuan, and even with the money from the pharmacy, it was barely enough.
And that’s without considering the furnishings, that is, the interior decoration.
It's like spending money to build something rough, and then the 200,000 yuan will be gone, but you will have nothing left.
In the end, the unfinished building is completely unfinished. If something happens, the entire Yingtian Mansion will go bankrupt.
The price was so high, it was really not within Zheng Xiong's budget, and he couldn't help but exclaimed.
Seeing this, the chief officer followed up with a couple of explanations.
"Sir, you have a lot of things to build. The price is based on normal construction. If the materials used are better, it will definitely be affordable for 200,000 guan."
Hearing this, Zheng Xiong's heart felt cold.
If you can't stop it with 200,000 guan, what else is there to say?
Besides, today is different from the past. I am no longer the big boss of that pharmacy. I can make whatever I want when I have money.
Now that he is in charge of Yingtian Mansion, he needs money from top to bottom, so he really can't make such a desperate move.
Faced with this unbearable weight, Zheng Xiong backed down and said immediately.
"Forget it, I'll think about it when I go back. I'm leaving."
"Your Majesty, please."
After saying that, the manager sent Zheng Xiong to the door with a smile and watched Zheng Xiong leave.
After visiting the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Zheng Xiong felt depressed for a while and found that it was far from what he expected.
Returning to the government office in a depressed mood, Zheng Xiong lay down in front of the table without thinking.
If you don’t have money, it’s useless to even think about it.
Seeing Zheng Xiong's expression, the others didn't dare to take advantage of the situation. After all, the new official didn't let go of any of the three things he did when he took office.
No one knows when Zheng Xiong will light the first fire in order to establish his authority, so everyone is cautious.
In this way, I stayed peacefully until the afternoon.
At some point, Tong Fan came in and said respectfully to Zheng Xiong who was warming himself by the fire.
"Fu Yin, there is a case outside. Because it involves officials, Mr. Fu Yin needs to go to adjudicate. I wonder if Mr. Fu Yin is free."
Hearing this, Zheng Xiong put away his hands warming themselves to the fire.
When I was in a panic, I stood up and walked forward, speaking to the judge as I walked.
"Let's go, lead the way."
In the lobby, Zheng Xiong walked slowly from the side.
In the solemn courtroom, Zheng Xiong walked step by step to the desk and sat on a chair.
Looking at the affairs on the desk, the gavel, pen, ink, paper and inkstone, tokens, etc. came into view.
In the middle of the desk, a flat complaint lay quietly, waiting to be read.
Under the stage, two people were kneeling, one of them was dressed simply and had a sad face.
One person has the temperament of a scholar, with a smile on his face, as if he is sure of victory.
Two different people can see the difference between the defendant and the plaintiff.
Zheng Xiong took the indictment and watched it quietly.
The content of the complaint is a story about borrowing money.
The defendant took money from the plaintiff using the property and land at home. Now that the date has come, the defendant refuses to return it, and now the matter is in court.
After reading the complaint, Zheng Xiong looked at Tong San in confusion.
As if he understood the meaning in Zheng Xiong's eyes, Tong San explained.
"Sir, the defendant is the son of a Qianhu family. Because he has been guarding in other places all year round, and his mother died young, he is the only one in Yingtian Mansion."
"The person who is complaining now also has a background. He is the nephew of the right minister of the Ministry of War."
After hearing this, Zheng Xiong said speechlessly.
"Because these two have backgrounds, you asked me to take the blame, right?"
Although he didn't understand the term "taking the blame" clearly, Tong San noticed a hint of displeasure from Zheng Xiong's displeased face and quickly explained.
"To be honest, sir, there are some problems with the loan. It was a dispute over gambling. The interest was too heavy and I can't afford to pay it back. According to the law, I should be punished, but it is difficult to decide how to punish me, so~~"
Zheng Xiong spoke directly, interrupting Tong San's words.
"It's not the same thing after a long time. It's originally based on laws and regulations. It's not like being an official."
"After the trial is over, copy the decree a hundred times and hand it over to me for review. I'm not in a hurry. I'll wait for you."
This penalty, whether it is severe or not, is really uncomfortable. Repeat it a hundred times, what a waste of paper!
However, compared to offending people, Tong San still felt that it was acceptable and he bowed and said yes.
Ignoring the judge, Zheng Xiong looked at the audience and asked.
"Two of you, one is the nephew of the right minister of the Ministry of War, and the other is the son of Qianhu. He has a profound background! I would like to tell you who has a deeper background. You guys can tell me."
Zheng Xiong said such an intriguing statement in a slightly teasing tone.
The expressions of the two people in the audience were also different.
One person's expression became more depressed and he lowered his head lower.
One person is more satisfied. After all, according to Zheng Xiong's decision, the obvious advantage lies with him.
The proud man quickly thanked him.
"Although this is true, I am not a bully. This IOU clearly states that he is indeed a bit messy. I hope that your Excellency can handle it fairly and be fair."
I give you face, you really climbed up, it made Zheng Xiong a little speechless.
However, the next few sentences made sense, and Zheng Xiong didn't pursue it too much.
(End of chapter)
