Let’s not talk about the palace, let’s talk about the outer court first.
Yingtian Prefecture Yin Chen Dewen came out of the palace and returned to the government office, intending to summon his officials and others to discuss the renovation of the outer city.
Sir, you are back!
As soon as Chen Dewen entered the Houya, his master greeted him. The master's surname was Qin, and he had a good reputation. He hired him with a lot of money to be a counselor in government affairs and handle trivial matters. Furthermore, although Chen Dewen was born in a wealthy family in Guangdong, he was still in the capital.
There is no heel in the government, so you need someone who is familiar with the relationship between the capital and the capital to make suggestions.
Seeing the lord's face glowing red, is there a happy event? Master Qin asked again.
Chen Dewen sat down, sipped tea, and said with a smile, at today's court meeting, His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun greatly appreciated my proposal. Originally, it was just a proposal to acquire land near the canal in the outer city, but in the end, His Highness actually asked me to take charge of the relocation of shantytowns in the outer city.
, transformation of people’s livelihood!
Congratulations, sir! Master Qin said with a smile, just after arriving in the capital, His Highness the Emperor Taisun favored him! The next day he moved into the center and became a bachelor, it was easy!
Hey, where is it! Chen Dewen smiled proudly and humbly.
Immediately afterwards, he took another sip of tea and said, this matter is of great importance, involving the livelihood of tens of thousands of people in five thousand households, as well as canal storage and other matters, so we must not neglect it. Wait, you will send someone down to summon Yingtian Mansion.
Officials from all levels came to discuss matters!
Sir, there is no need to rush!
How to say?
Master Qin took a few steps forward and said in a low voice, Sir, this is a new arrival. Has anyone taken the initiative to help you these days?
Although Ying Tianfu's errands are of vital importance, they are always difficult to do, and their lives are often in danger. If not for this, it would not have fallen on Chen Dewen's head.
He is an outsider with no foundation. He landed in this position by air. Not to mention surrendering, it is considered good if his subordinates are not submissive.
Chen Dewen looked a little sad. When I am an official, the court comes first. It doesn't matter whether I serve or not. Everyone is working for the Ming Dynasty!
Do others believe what you say? Master Qin said again, I'm afraid that before they understand your temper, everyone in Yingtian Mansion is colluding to guard against you!
Suddenly, Chen Dewen felt a little discouraged. Master Qin was right, these days, the whole Yingtian Mansion and him seemed to be invisible, separated by a wall. Everything seemed fine, but in fact nothing was right.
However, you are not what you used to be! Master Qin said with a smile, you are now in the eyes of His Highness, and he will be given a heavy responsibility as soon as he opens his mouth. You are not in a hurry to see the subordinates at this time, but the subordinates are eager to see you! Saying that
, smiled again, and said in a low voice, only at this time can we see clearly who can be of the same mind as you, sir!
The so-called submission is nothing more than lowering one's official position to worship the official, and from then on, one can follow the superior official wholeheartedly. Then, one can tell everything about the people and things that have secretly caused trouble. It is clear who can do the truth, who likes to gossip, who is dissatisfied, who is obedient, etc.
In the heart.
Chen Dewen thought for a moment and his eyes lit up, Master, thank you for your advice!
At this time, an old servant came in with a greeting card from outside, "Master, someone has sent a greeting card to ask to see you!"
Chen Dewen took it in surprise. He was a foreign official coming to Beijing. Who else could see him except his fellow countrymen.
The greeting card was quite generous, with four corners gilded and gilded. There were a few large characters written on it, asking for an audience with the younger generation Hu.
Who is this person? Chen Dewen frowned and asked, is he a fellow from Guangdong? Or is he the same year as mine?
The old servant replied that he was a native of the capital and had been sitting in the concierge for two hours!
Missing! Chen Dewen rolled his sleeves and said, don’t let these irrelevant people in from now on!
Yes! The old servant responded and was about to drive people away.
But Master Qin suddenly spoke, "Wait a minute!" Then he bowed his head and said, "Sir, when this person came, my subordinates chatted with him for a few words. This person is not an idle person, and he still has some energy in the capital."
Chen Dewen said in surprise, please explain clearly!
This person is an in-law of Marquis Chengen’s family! Master Qin whispered, Marquis Chengen is the maternal family of the current concubine. Her biological aunt named Hu is the in-law of Marquis Chengen. She is the eldest lady in Marquis Chengen’s house.
, it is the daughter-in-law of this aunt named Hu!
A series of relatives made Chen Dewen dizzy.
Very close relationship? Chen Dewen asked.
Let me tell you this! Master Qin said with a smile, the person with the surname Hu should call the elder sister of the imperial concubine the emperor, sister-in-law. He and the husband-in-law of the imperial concubine's biological sister are the cousins of the aunt's cousin.
I wonder if this is the case in Guangdong, but among the noble Huai people of the Ming Dynasty, my cousins have been close to each other for generations, with broken bones and even tendons!
Chen Dewen thought for a long time and said in amazement, what you said makes sense, it seems that they are really close to each other! As he said, he wondered, but I am not related to him, so why did he come to see me?
Sir, this is a good thing! Master Qin said again, you have just arrived, and you happen to have no suitable manpower! This man named Hu is not only a native of the capital, but also related to the royal family...
Chen Dewen thought about it, um, okay, let him come in!
After waiting for a while, a young man who looked pretty good and was well-dressed walked in quickly.
He knelt down and said respectfully, "Student Hu Dong, pay your respects to Mr. Fu Yin!"
You call yourself a student, but you are a scholar? Chen Dewen asked.
It is shameful to say that the student has studied hard for more than 20 years and is just a child! Hu Dong lowered his head and said in shame, it is not that the student does not work hard and has been enlightened since childhood, but he has not made any progress. It took him half his life to realize that studying also depends on talent.
.Jinbanshi like you, my lord, are like the stars in the sky. Mortals like students, who can write all night long, are already satisfied and have no other needs!
You are an interesting person! Chen Dewen said with a smile, get up and watch!
When Hu Dong sat down, he glanced at Master Qin calmly, and the latter gave him a reassuring look.
Brother Hu, I heard that you are related by marriage to the Emperor Taisun and his wife, the Chengenhou family? Master Qin asked.
This sounds like a student showing off! Hu Dong smiled, not only are we in-laws, but also very close in-laws. My aunt's cousin married the grandson's sister. When I was a child, the two families often moved around and often played together. When I was a student,
Hou, call your concubine your sister!
With such a relationship, how come my dear brother is still a commoner? Master Qin asked again.
How dare a person who is useless as a student dare to get involved in the imperial titles. My aunt actually said that she would ask for help from me, but although the student has not learned much of the saint's knowledge, he will never forget the saint's moral teachings!
Who is your aunt? Chen Dewen is still confused.
The student’s aunt is the biological mother of Marquis Chengen! Hu Dong smiled and said, when the grandson entered the palace that day, the student’s aunt was Mrs. Shiquan from her natal family!
Oh! Chen Dewen didn’t know anything about the rules in the capital, but he still nodded.
Are you coming today? Master Qin asked.
Hu Dong stood up and came to serve you!
Chen Dewen was stunned, are you serving me?
The imperial court wants to conquer the land along the river in the outer city. The students can help! Hu Dong smiled and said, it is insulting to the status of a scholar. The student has not made much progress in the capital these years, but he is familiar with the people.
The Baochang, Thornhead, and Popi of the land along the river in the outer city are all somewhat thin-faced. If the government requisitions the land along the river, the students can help the adults share their worries!
When he said this, Chen Dewen immediately understood.
It's not as simple as land acquisition! Master Qin added that after the land acquisition, people still have to be resettled, houses built, warehouses built, roads dug, canals etc.!
Students are the best at this! Hu Dong smiled and said, "Sir, to tell you the truth, my cousin is the cousin who married the concubine. He works as a foreigner in the Ministry of Industry, and many projects in the Ministry of Industry are done by students.
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There happen to be many workers under the students, so whether they are building houses or building roads, they can easily do whatever they need!
Chen Dewen was a little hesitant, this.........
Master Qin put his ear to his ear. Sir, you might as well use him. He is a relative of the Marquis of Chengen. If you don't use him, he might move out the concubine's brother-in-law tomorrow. You might as well use him first.
, for the sake of Chengenhou Mansion. If he can use it, it will be good for both times. If he cannot use it, you have given Chengenhou Mansion enough face!
As a scholar, Chen Dewen did not have such twists and turns in his mind. However, he had to admit that these twists and turns were the sophistication of human nature.
This man is a relative of the grandson's mother-in-law. It's not that he is afraid of offending him. He still understands the principle of everyone carrying the sedan chair. Anyway, people have to do things. Instead of letting outsiders do it, it is better to let him do it.
If he doesn't allow it and spreads the word, his Yingtian Mansion is too unkind. Or there are rumors that he doesn't even look down on people like Cheng'en Mansion. He will really lose more than he gains.
So, give it a try! Chen Dewen thinks about it, I will demolish the shack by the canal for you. After it is demolished, Yingtian Mansion will settle the money with you! If it is demolished, I will also build a house and pave the road for you!
Hu Dong was overjoyed and the student thanked you!
There is no need to thank me, everyone does it, so you can feel more at ease as me! Chen Dewen said with a smile, but I would like to remind you that this matter is of great importance, so don't make any mistakes!
Students understand!
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Master Qin sent Hu Dong out of the house and walked to a deserted place. Hu Dong suddenly let out a long sigh of relief.
I am so suffocated, why are you pretending to be a scholar? As he said that, he smiled at Master Qin again, "Old Qin, your trick of pretending to be a tiger's power really works!"
Master Qin smiled reservedly, saying that the fox is pretending to be the tiger's power, this is because the situation leads to the advantage!
No matter what you say, thank you very much! Hu Dong said with a cup of his hand, "Don't worry, you will be indispensable for the share promised to you. After this transaction, I can make a profit of forty or fifty thousand, and then we will make five!
Easy to say, easy to say! Master Qin said with his hands behind his back, if you make a mistake, I have plenty of ways to cure you!