Han You finally stepped into the court with half a foot.
In the morning of the next day, Sun Shouting, the Minister of Household Affairs, made a statement and went out to ask Boss Zhou to second the Emperor's personal army commander Han You, which was related to commercial tax.
Shen Tugang was the first to agree, which directly stopped many people from talking, including officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Normally speaking, even if you are a minister, if something happens, you will discuss it with your officials in advance, and even if you don't discuss it, you will inform it politely.
Isn't it the same as asking a group of American soldiers to come to your backyard to help look at oil, and have your temples kicked by a bodybuilding wild ass?
In the court, many people looked at each other in confusion, wondering why Sun Shouting, at such an old age, insisted on looking for excitement by playing disco in the minefield.
Old Shentu seconded the proposal, and the emperor quickly agreed. Whether the courtiers were willing or not, they could only hold their noses and admit it.
By the time the court dismissed at noon, Han You had already led Wang Hai and Lu Baichuan to the door of the Hubu Yamen Office on horseback.
Two government officials stood at the door. They saw Han You and the other two people, and they didn't know why.
I have to say that with the appearance of these three people, most people really don’t know where they come from.
Han You is wearing a Confucian robe, and he looks like a Confucian scholar. The problem is that this guy is riding a horse. Look at that old horse. He is not good at looking at people. The two government officials have been hanging out in Beijing for many years. It is the first time that they can learn from a horse. Ma Zhong saw a look of disdain.
Wang Hai has dark skin, and at first glance he looks like a nurse, but the problem is that this guy has a copy of the Book of Songs stuck in his waist.
Lu Baichuan looks extraordinary, but this guy is wearing a sword, and he is wearing a long sword.
You must know that knives, swords, and bows are contraband. Ordinary soldiers and Jingzhao Mansion servants can only carry long sticks. Jingwei can wear swords during the day, but they cannot carry bows, and they can only do so at night.
Lu Baichuan looks like a lunatic. He has a scabbard on his left waist and a sword. The horse is still a military horse. There is a long knife hanging under the horse's belly. It is the standard long knife in the army. There is also a quiver hanging down on the right side of the horse's belly. A short bow.
That's all. Recently, after seeing Wang Hai studying, Da Chuan'er's IQ increased as if he had become wiser. He also started reading, carrying a book bag with several books in the back. After reading it, he felt sleepy. , I didn’t know many words, so I had to ask Wang Hai. Wang Hai didn’t know many of them, so the two of them guessed together.
The government officials at the door of the household were confused. They looked at Lu Baichuan and didn't quite understand what the shape was.
It should also be said here that the yamen servants are yamen servants and the cadre servants are cadre servants.
As for the servants, it generally refers to the servants of Jingzhao Prefecture. They are usually errands. When the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture go out to pick up people or mediate disputes, they will follow them to make up the numbers.
As for the yamen servants, they are the "servants" of each yamen office. They may be errand runners or janitors, and their status is the most humble.
Let’s just talk about the two doorkeepers at the Household Department. Their normal job is to stand at the door like a dead person. In the morning, they saw officials coming to lift the sedan curtain, or officials from other government offices came to the door. The department asked for money, and if they didn't get it, they could vent their anger by scolding the government officials. Basically, this was the job every day, nodding and bending to lift the curtain, and getting scolded all over the place.
The two officials did not dare to step forward and ask. After all, Han You and the three of them had not dismounted. They were a little unclear about their identities for a while. They could only look at Han You, who was still normal, with his eyes squinted, a little wary.
"Look at the eggs!" Wang Hai scolded: "If I look at it again, I'll dig out your dog's eyes, and you won't come to lead the horse!"
The two yamen officials confirmed and looked at each other that they were the ones they could not afford to offend. Most people would not dare to come up and scold the six yamen officials. Although they were watchdogs, they were looking after the household department.
The three of them dismounted, and Han You walked straight in like an old man, with his hands behind his back.
Just as the two yamen servants were about to ask, Wang Hai cursed again: "You are blind, why don't you tie up the horses of the gentlemen quickly?"
The yamen servant quickly nodded and bowed, laughed with him, led the horse and tied it up.
Wang Hai then scolded: "What the hell are you a bunch of idiots? They all go to lead the horses and no one is watching the government office, and let the thieves break in. Can you afford the relationship? They are like trash."
Upon hearing this, one of the two government officials ran back.
Wang Hai still scolded: "He is full of shit. How can he lead three horses by himself?"
The yamen officer opened his mouth and endured it.
As long as I am not superior and inferior, I will fight with you!
In fact, the two government officials didn't know anything. Wang Hai was not targeting them, the two watchdogs of the Household Department, but all the watchdogs in each government office, including the military soldiers of the Imperial College.
Although the salary of a government servant is not high, it is a stable job that can at least provide food and clothing for the family.
A few decades ago, all government officials in various government offices were selected only from the army. Veterans who were about to be discharged and returned to their fields would become government officials after leaving the army if they were originally from Beijing or lower counties in Beijing.
As a result, I don’t know how it happened, but all the government officials have become “hereditary”. It doesn’t matter whether the nephews or descendants have military experience, they can do it by spending a little money.
It is for this reason that there are many old soldiers who have really removed their armor and have no work to do. The more they hang around, the more unsatisfactory they are. To put it bluntly, they are being robbed of their jobs.
So Wang Hai saw how these people looked at them and they didn't like them, so he scolded them when he saw them.
Not to mention Wang Hai, who squatted under the stone lion with Lu Baichuan and started guessing words, but Han You, who joined the household department, was walking around like a leader inspecting, with his hands behind his back.
The Ministry of Household Affairs is different from the Ministry of Industry, Jingzhao Mansion and the Yamen Office.
In addition to the court hall and dungeon, Jingzhao Mansion only has a few prison cells and a warehouse.
As another engineering department of the second largest city in Beijing, it is similar to Jingzhao Mansion. After entering, there are squad rooms on both sides. Going inside is the main hall. Behind the main hall is a courtyard. Behind the courtyard is an open space with all the things on display. It's materials or something.
The Household Department is different. As the most important government office among the six departments, it occupies a huge area. It faces the main hall after entering. There are also prison cells on both sides. After passing the Moon Gate, there are still prison cells. There are more than twenty rooms. Behind the prison cells It is a warehouse. This warehouse is not a room, but a concave two-story building. It is also the most important part of the household department.
Internally, it is called a treasure house. The accounts are placed on the east side, and the west side is filled with boxes. There are two big locks on them, and they are all locked with "money". In the entire household department, only the left and right ministers have two different keys. There were six Jingwei with swords guarding the door. The Jingwei guarded the door and only opened the door for the Shangshu. The Shangshu led the left and right ministers in, and then the two ministers could unlock the door.
It can be said that if someone breaks in, no matter who it is, six Jingwei can chop them to death with their swords.
However, no one would break in, and even when a mouse came, he had to give two grains of rice before leaving.
As far as the treasure house of the Ministry of Finance is concerned, the most valuable thing is probably the locks on those boxes.
Ever since Zhou Ke ascended the throne, the Ministry of Revenue has not deposited money in the treasury. No, it should be said that it has not been since the previous dynasty more than 20 years ago.
Even if the tax money from various places is collected, it will basically be divided up before it reaches the Ministry of Household Affairs. There is a "surplus" in the treasure house of the Ministry of Household Affairs. There has been no "surplus" in the national treasury in the past twenty years.
Sun Shouting's biggest wish in his life is to see the treasure house of the Ministry of Finance filled with money before leaving office, but Sun also knows that this difficulty level is second only to his rebellion and ascending the throne to become emperor.
Han You walked all the way to the treasure house. The six Jingwei who were already sleeping standing up heard the footsteps. After opening their eyes, they immediately grasped the handle of the knife.
"Who is it? Tell me your name!"
The leader of the Jingwei army was broad-shouldered and round-waisted, with a hint of self-importance.
Many Jingwei guards work shifts in various government offices. Those who can take shifts and "take charge" are basically at the level of school lieutenant.
Han You stretched his head and looked behind him: "This is the Household Treasury. I heard that no money has been deposited in it for at least twenty years, right?"
Jingwei, the "foreman", looked wary: "Who are you? If you are a household minister, why don't you wear official robes?"
"I am Han You, the commander of the emperor's personal sword guard. I am here to inspect the post."
The six Beijing guards were all stunned, then knelt down on one knee at the same time and spoke in unison.
"I've seen the commander before me."
Han You rolled his eyes, turned around and left, cursing before leaving.
"I saluted you without even seeing my waistband. No wonder everyone says Jingwei is a waste."
All the guards from the capital: “…”
If Wang Hai was unhappy with a group of military soldiers, Han You was unhappy with the guards in the capital.
There is no other reason. Guarding the central capital of a country, receiving the largest salary, living the most comfortable life, randomly selecting a hundred people, and at most one or two soldiers who have actually been on the battlefield can be found. This kind of treatment should be It is only appropriate to give the troops at the northern and southern passes to guard the border for the country.
