Since Emperor Jing's decision was made, Yan Guoan rushed to Dengjinfang soon.
Yan Guoan's name was obviously well-known in the capital. Needless to say, he was from a big family and was the number one scholar in the dynasty.
Naturally, I have a lot of dealings with literati and elegant people on weekdays. I also participated in a lot of national affairs in the court every day.
Therefore, he is more confident than anyone else, and it is no problem to manage a mere Denjinfang well.
Even after the position of Zhan Shi was removed, he was still a scholar of the Imperial Academy, and his future was still unlimited.
The reason why we made the bet this time called Prince is actually to suppress Fang Zhengyi.
Otherwise, how could Yan Guoan be doing inspection work as an attendant.
This time, most people in the Hanlin Academy were on his side, and the scholars naturally admired him even more. Scholars are also willing to get close to him.
Fang Zhengyi, on the other hand, is just the opposite. He is annoying and has no real ability other than flattering others.
As long as he can defeat Fang Zheng in this gambling battle, he may not have the chance to return to the position of Prince Master in the future.
Moreover, the Military and Horse Department was also very cooperative. As soon as the news came out, a group of smart and capable officials were sent to Yan Guoan.
Even Shuntian Mansion sent a group of people over to him.
As for money and food, whether it was in his own hands or with the support behind him, he believed that he could steadily suppress Fang Zhengyi.
After arriving at Dengjinfang, Yan Guoan first found Si Ya.
A group of officers were gathered here to wait for orders.
Seeing that the people had almost arrived, Yan Guoan stood high and looked down at the people below with a cold expression and no intention of speaking.
Although these people in front of them are servants working for themselves, they are actually of humble status.
Your Majesty, please behave accordingly! When dealing with people whose status is far below yourself, you should maintain your dignity.
Moreover, in his eyes, these people were very tacky, disheveled, and looked wretched. How can someone who is the number one scholar and comes from a noble family be close to such lowly officials?
The other officials below were too scared to look directly at him.
In this era, class is deeply rooted in the bones.
For a long time, seeing that Yan Guoan did not speak, the leading official said cautiously: "It is a blessing for Dengjinfang that Master Yan is here. Do you need me to help you tell me about the situation in Dengjinfang..."
"No need for the moment!" Seeing his humble look, Yan Guoan couldn't help but feel bored and said: "Although I am a scholar in the Hanlin Academy, I can still be regarded as an official now!"
"The purpose of coming to Dengjinfang this time is naturally to improve this place and educate the people!"
"However, when I passed by this place, I found that there were many people of three religions and nine schools on the street. The merchants were shouting along the street, and the pedestrians were all wearing quail clothes and swan faces."
"The people are already stupid, and they bargain loudly with merchants on the street, which can be described as bad morals!"
"When it comes to governing the people, education is the most important thing! I am here this time to educate the people and change their customs. This is the way to great governance!"
A group of petty officials below couldn't help but start to look at the clothes of the people around them after listening to his speech.
It turned out that everyone was wearing coarse clothes that were so soiled that they fell apart. Look at Yan Guoan again, he is well-dressed and dignified.
Standing with such people will inevitably start to make you feel timid and even inferior.
So only a small number of people dared to look at him quietly, while the rest lowered their heads and kept responding to Yan Guoan.
When Yan Guoan saw this, a subtle smile appeared on his lips.
How lucky are these lowly officials to be able to work with me.
He then continued his impassioned speech: "People are inherently inferior and cannot be reborn without some education."
"Then how should we educate the people? There is no other way. We just need to let the people listen more to the words of the saints and listen to the voice of the great road. Over time, we can change our customs and change our appearance."
"Although it only lasts for three months, if managed properly, the people will definitely change for the better. By then, our Dengjinfang will be able to keep our doors open at night and not pick up lost items on the road, becoming a model for Jingneifang City!"
"Listen!"
"The streets of Dengjinfang are dirty and messy. Starting today, we will order people to double sweep the streets and make sure they are clean and tidy."
"In addition, some study pavilions will be built next to the streets in the square to facilitate scholars to read and discuss Taoism at any time."
"In this way, the sound of reading loudly can be heard everywhere, and the people can also listen to the holy words every day. Over time, those foolish men and women who are influenced by their ears and eyes will also know what the way of the saint is."
"This is education!"
Yan Guo settled down for a moment and carefully recalled the information about Banshanfang.
Fang Zhengyi is not without merits. If he has good points, he should learn from them. If he does not do well, he should improve on them!
"Furthermore, from now on, merchants on the street need to arrange things neatly, and they cannot place them randomly on the street and make loud noises!"
"The prices in the shop remain stable. If anyone maliciously increases prices, they will be arrested immediately and severely punished!"
"Men and women must also follow etiquette and laws. They must not play in the street. If they do, they will be severely punished."
"Anyone who refuses to return items will be severely punished."
"Administer Dengjin Square according to my own laws, and within three months the old look of this square will be changed to a new one."
Many petty officials looked at each other.
Although what Master Yan said sounds very powerful...but why does it feel a bit awkward?
What he said is clear and logical. But people don't seem to live like this...
Although I don't know if what he said is correct, he seems to be awesome and coaxing, and his official position is high.
who cares! He said he was working for the government, but in fact he was not much better than ordinary people.
So I can only acquiesce in my heart that what others say is right.
Yan Guoan felt good about himself, secretly very satisfied, and continued loudly: "There is still one most important thing for you to do."
"You go and invite all the scholars in the workshop. I want to have a drink and talk with the scholars in the workshop."
"Although Denjinfang is managed by me, in the final analysis they are the core of the place."
"In addition, write what I just said on the notice and post it outside so that the people in the square can take a good look!"
"You guys, go ahead. When you go out, be sure to remember what I said!"
After saying that, Yan Guoan turned and left, leaving a group of clerks standing there at a loss.
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"No! You absolutely cannot deduct the monthly payment for the health team!"
In Banshanfang, Li Yuanzhao looked slightly excited and his face turned red.
Fang Zheng took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Then you have no other choice and we can only do this. There is a gambling fight with Yan Guoan. The expenses of the health team are too high. His Highness doesn't want to go back to the palace."
Li Yuanzhao had a look of hatred on his face: "It's not a matter of whether I can return to the palace or not. I promised those brothers to let them live a good life and even said I would increase their money! If I say it out loud, it will throw water away, so I won't be bragging. ?”
"The five dollars a month you agreed on back then has changed in just a few days! How can you break your promise so easily!"
"Old Fang! Find a way for me!"
Fang Zheng said plausibly: "Why should I break trust with others? Your Highness, your words must be true and your deeds must bear fruit. You are just a villain."
"Now the conditions have changed. Those people's monthly payment is indeed a bit unreasonable, and we can't just think about ourselves, right?"
"How can you let people from the southeast and west cities hang out when the monthly payment is so high? Their subordinates are not allowed to rebel. If trouble occurs, many people will not have enough to eat."
"Besides, the person I was yesterday is not the person I am today. The person I was yesterday is dead. Can the words of a dead person be taken seriously?"
"Your Highness! This is a big game...you have to think carefully..."
