He Ruiyi, a member of Zhongshushe, has been feeling unwell for the past two days, but insisted on going to the palace to go to the Yamen. This should have been a commendable thing. Unexpectedly, he met Tang Ji on the way to the palace today and only exchanged a few words with him.
After saying this, he fell down, and news came out from the Imperial Hospital that He Ruiyi had smashed his head. If the Imperial Army had not dealt with it in time, his life might not have been saved.
As soon as this incident came out, the most frightened people were the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and several officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs were discussing it intensely.
"I have only been in the household department for two days, so I don't want anything to happen!"
"Then Tang Ji must have been infected with something unclean. How about we ask a Taoist priest to exorcise him?"
"That's a good idea. I happen to know an expert with great magic power. He was the reason my mother caught the evil spirit when she committed evil the year before last!"
"Master Hu, do you owe too many romantic debts and are entangled by a female ghost? Hehehehe."
"..."
Just when a few people were chatting happily, they found that Song Kui, who was standing in front, stopped and looked up, only to see a young man in green official uniform blocking the way.
"Xiaguan Tang Ji has met Song Shangshu." Tang Ji smiled and bowed his hands.
Song Tui nodded in response. He didn't really believe those rumors about Tang Ji. He glanced at the young master in front of him and said, "Okay, if you join the Ministry of Household Affairs, then do your best. Since all the strategies of agricultural reform are yours."
If you propose it, please give me more treats. During these days, you will follow Chen Shilang and be responsible for the agricultural reform."
Immediately, he turned his head and looked at Chen Zehan beside him: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Tang has just arrived. Please take him to get familiar with the household department first."
After finishing speaking, Song Kui glanced at Tang Ji again and walked towards the government office.
Tang Ji turned sideways and watched him leave. Then he smiled and greeted the others: "My lords, we will be colleagues from now on. If Tang Ji does something wrong, I hope you will bear with me!"
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The Ministry of Revenue officials standing opposite him looked at each other and said in unison: "Master Tang, you are so polite!"
The other party was so polite, so they didn't want to lose their courtesy and avoid being resented by Tang Ji. However, they remembered that He Ruiyi was hurt after saying a few words to this kid, so they stopped staying and each found an excuse to leave.
"Oh, my stomach is so full, I have to go to the toilet."
"I remembered that yesterday's accounts have not been settled yet, so I left first."
"You are too sloppy. Lord Shangshu said that the accounts for the day should be checked on the same day. I will go and help you!"
"..."
In the blink of an eye, everyone dispersed, and only Tang Ji and Chen Zehan were left at the gate.
Tang Ji raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at the running figures in the distance, and scratched his head in confusion.
Are all the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs so enthusiastic about their work?
But if you think about it carefully, the Ministry of Revenue manages money and can make a lot of money casually. It is normal for officials to be motivated.
Chen Zehan smiled and interrupted his thoughts: "Master Tang, I haven't seen you for three days, and you have made new achievements again."
Tang Ji knew that he was talking about the affairs of Jingwang County Magistrate, so he was too lazy to explain, so he said instead: "Mr. Chen, are you used to being in the household department?"
"Hahaha, to be honest with Mr. Tang, I was originally from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and was later transferred to the Ministry of Works. I am quite familiar with the Ministry of Household Affairs and adapted quickly." After Chen Zehan explained with a smile, he turned sideways.
He made a "please" gesture: "Master Tang, let's go, I will take you around."
In fact, Tang Ji had just visited the Hubu Yamen, but the other party was so kind that he couldn't refuse, so he nodded and responded: "Okay."
Immediately, the two of them stepped inside.
"Mr. Tang, the Hu Bu is in charge of the world's land, people, and the government of Qiangu. There are four subordinates: the first is the Hu Bu, the second is the Zhidu, the third is the Jin Bu, and the fourth is the Cang Bu. Among them, the Hu Bu is the leader, and is in charge of land and household registration.
Taxes, servants, etc., this is your yamen office, I have asked someone to prepare your place for you." Chen Zehan took Tang Ji to the door of a yamen office, opened the door and introduced him, and glanced at the room
The two principals in the room explained: "You live in the sixth rank of the official residence. You should be arranged in the next room, but it is more crowded and not as spacious as here. Summer is coming, and you will be comfortable to take a nap then."
Tang Ji nodded: "Master Chen is still thoughtful."
I would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail. Instead of going next door and staring at a few unknown officials of the same rank, I would rather stay here, be lazy when I have nothing to do, and even order a few ninth-grade stewards to serve it to me.
Tea and water.
Chen Zehan closed the door and continued walking to the back with Tang Ji.
The building of the Ministry of Household Affairs is about the same as that of the Ministry of Works, but the area is much larger. Of course, there are also many more officials.
The two of them spent about a quarter of an hour walking around. When they returned to the government office, Chen Zehan asked casually: "Master Tang, the Qingmiao Law will be implemented first in Kyoto, and will be extended to the whole country later. What will happen next?"
I’d be glad if you took more care of me!”
"This is what a lower official should do!" Tang Ji replied with his hands raised.
"Okay, in that case, I still have things to deal with. Mr. Tang can come to me anytime if you have anything." Chen Zehan politely explained to Tang Ji a few more words, then turned and walked towards the back of the corridor.
Tang Ji did not waste any time and walked into the government office. After briefly getting to know a few principals, he started busy with his own affairs.
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Tang Ji just finished cleaning the work station and sorted out the information about agricultural reform sent by Chen Zehan. The whole morning passed. When he saw several bosses going to the dining hall for dinner, he quickly grabbed one of them and asked: "Zhao
Sir, how is the food at Tobe?"
Director Zhao naturally knew the rumors outside. He looked at Tang Ji pulling his sleeves, acting a little nervous. He swallowed his saliva and replied: "Well, it's not bad. The food in the six departments is equally good."
Hearing this, Tang Ji let go of his hand and waved for them to leave.
I originally thought that the household department was so rich that he would definitely have better food than the work department in Qingshui Yamen. Now it seems that he has overthought it. Unfortunately, he was in a hurry today and forgot to bring his lunch box.
After thinking about it, Tang Ji decided to go to the dining hall to deal with the couple. But just as he was about to get up, he found Song Xiao's head poking in from the door: "Song Xiao? Why are you here?"
When Song Xiao saw Tang Ji's figure, he stepped in and put the red food box in his hand on the table: "Master Tang, this is what Miss Jiang asked me to hand over to you."
Tang Ji's eyes suddenly lit up. He stretched out his hand and touched the box, and found that it was still hot. Then he rubbed his nose. It seemed that his wife knew that she felt sorry for him. She put her thoughts back and said to Song Xiao: "Thank you!"
"Master Tang, please take it easy. This subordinate will leave first." Song Xiao bowed his hands and turned around to leave.
Tang Ji was about to open the food box when an idea came to his mind. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and walked out of the house with the food box in hand.