This kind of small money is indeed nothing to Hu Changan now.
I'm afraid that the money he makes in a day now is more than what these craftsmen make in a month combined.
More importantly, if the efficiency of the work department workshop can be improved, the money will still turn into rewards and return to Hu Changan's pocket.
Seeing Hu Changan's disinterested look, Xue Xiang could only sigh that having too much money means being willful.
Under Hu Changan's instigation, these workers even forgot about their hatred of having their tables turned off. They rolled up their sleeves one by one and got ready to go to work.
But at this moment, a frivolous sound stopped the workers.
The person who spoke was the boss of this group of workers, Wang Qiang.
"Shilang Hu, can you promise that as long as we work, you will give us money?"
"Everyone can talk big, but not everyone can spend real money."
This Wang Qiang is also a man with quite a lot of charisma.
He has been the child king of the village since he was a child. When he grew up, he became even more dominant and became a well-known rogue in the village.
Originally, with Wang Qiang's level of iron smelting, it was basically impossible to be selected into the Ministry of Industry.
But who knew that he had a very wealthy father, who paid a bribe, and that his ancestors had been blacksmiths for generations, so Wang Qiang was chosen in a muddle.
Of course, after being selected, it is impossible to do any serious work.
When he arrived at the work department workshop, Wang Qiang immediately showed his true nature as a gangster and brought many people together to be lazy and slippery.
It can be said that he brought out most of the unhealthy tendencies in the blacksmith shop of the Ministry of Industry.
When the other craftsmen heard Wang Qiang's words, they immediately hesitated.
Yes, these officials are the best at talking nonsense. If he doesn't fulfill his promise, what should he do?
At that moment, a group of people put down their rolled-up sleeves.
When Wang Qiang saw this, he took advantage of the victory and pursued it and kept up his efforts.
"Everyone, the superiors now know that our iron department can only produce sixty knives per month, but if everyone works hard, wouldn't the superiors know our true level?"
"Then the monthly tasks will not be as simple as just sixty knives!"
"Everyone must have foresight! Don't be fooled by this new kid!"
Suddenly, more people retreated from the temptation.
When Hu Changan saw this scene, he almost laughed out of anger.
This man is incredible.
You obviously have a pretty good brain, so why don't you do the right thing and focus on crooked ways?
Hu Changan said seriously: "Everyone, you came to the Ministry of Industry after a nationwide selection process. Now you are lying here eating and waiting to die. Don't you feel blushing?!"
"I, Hu Changan, guarantee with my official position that as long as you are willing to work hard, the benefits will be indispensable."
"If you continue to be lazy like this, then what awaits you will definitely be thunderous punishment!"
"After all, I am also an official of the imperial court, and I still have the right to make suggestions on such trivial matters as yours!"
"Either you work obediently now and get paid happily, or severe punishment is waiting for you!"
Under the combination of grace and power, some people were shaken.
Some people even lowered their heads in shame.
Yes, they all went through strict selection and defeated many colleagues before being selected by the Ministry of Industry!
The vow to make the country prosperous and strong still rings in my ears.
Look at them now? They all just play mahjong lazily, they are worse than the walking dead!
Thinking of this, they were moved.
Many workers walked out from behind the overturned mahjong table with their heads lowered, rolled up their sleeves and joined in the work.
After a while, a flame burst into flames from one of the extinguished stoves.
However, many people still gathered around Wang Qiang and carried out their non-cooperation to the end.
Haha, the Ministry of Industry can't fire them anyway.
It’s not like they didn’t work, they were just lazy. What could these officials do to them?
Hu Changan's eyes were sharp as he looked at these craftsmen who had no access to oil and salt.
Hu Changan shouted to Manager Jiang: "Manager Jiang, please go get paper and pen and write down the names of these craftsmen who refuse to work!"
"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Manager Jiang trotted away.
The standing craftsmen couldn't help but take a breath of cold air when they heard this.
Hiss, this new Minister of Industry is really serious!
At that moment, two more craftsmen joined the work.
However, several people led by Wang Qiang still resolutely disobeyed.
They didn't believe that this new boy could use any means to defeat them, a bunch of old scoundrels?
After a while, Manager Chiang took the banknotes and wrote down the names of these people one by one.
Seeing that the name was finished, Hu Changan waved his sleeves and left the ironworks workshop.
The old youtiao also set up the mahjong table again and continued to play mahjong.
Xue Xiang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, looked at Hu Changan's actions and was both surprised and worried.
Fortunately, Hu Changan is a practical person!
Hu Changan came to the Ministry of Works, maybe he can really bring a different look to the Ministry of Works!
What I am worried about is whether Hu Changan's letter will offend His Majesty.
You know, Zhu Yuanzhang cared most about the people.
Zhu Yuanzhang showed no mercy when facing corrupt officials.
But when facing the people, Zhu Yuanzhang always raised his flag high and put it down gently.
It is not that Xue Xiang has not reported this matter to Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang never wanted to deal with such trivial matters.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, as long as the weapons and equipment of the defenders in Yingtian City are sufficient, there will be no big problem.
Zhu Yuanzhang even reprimanded Xue Xiang at that time and told him not to make blind reports.
On the way, Xue Xiang told Hu Changan all his worries.
But Hu Changan didn't panic at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't hear the joke, because there was still Prince Zhu Biao.
Now Hu Changan is still one of the prince's staff and has to report to the East Palace on time every afternoon.
Hu Changan believed that Zhu Biao could make a decision on such a small matter.
...
In the afternoon, Hu Changan went to the Prince's Mansion early.
By chance, Zhu Biao was in the East Palace.
Seeing Hu Changan coming, Zhu Biao quickly and enthusiastically introduced Hu Changan into the East Palace.
This is a strange person that even my father is full of praise for!
As the prince, he could not neglect Hu Changan.
After a while, the tea was delivered.
Hu Changan took a sip of tea and said slowly to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, I went to the Ministry of Industry today and discovered a big problem."
"The workers in the government-run workshops are not active at all!"
"I believe that only if there are rewards and punishments can these craftsmen work seriously."
"I would like to ask for a handwritten letter from His Highness the Crown Prince, so that I can reward and punish the craftsmen in the Ministry of Works."