Another piece of gossip spread throughout the capital.
For a time, all the officials in the capital who were still working on the Wushan Wanzhong Dam were dumbfounded.
"This news...is it true?"
People who heard the news couldn't believe it at first, and their voices trembled even when they asked.
"It's still unclear... to create a new division... is this really possible?"
Some people are doubtful, but they also feel that this news is not groundless.
"Everyone is spreading the rumor now, maybe it's true or not."
"And this new division is not just a simple addition of a few official positions, but an entire system, from the capital to all counties."
"I'm afraid someone will rob me so hard that I'll be beaten out of my brains, right?"
But some people scoffed at the matter as soon as they heard the news.
"It took hundreds of years for the number of official positions in the Jin Dynasty to increase, so how could there be so many more official positions all at once?"
"It's probably someone who is trying to make a fuss and try to take advantage of this troubled waters."
"There are so many official positions from the capital to counties, they are just trying to please others."
"It's better to find a way to donate a few more dam-building stones. This is really good luck that you can see."
Regardless of whether someone believes it or not, this news seems to have made the capital city, which was already a puddle of muddy water, even more muddy and difficult to see clearly.
Many people smelled something unusual from it, and believed that the officialdom of the Jin Dynasty was likely to suffer an impact as a result.
Some people even want to use this to cause trouble.
How can it be credible to build a new company and build an entire system from top to bottom?
But some people say that he has a nose and eyes.
It is said that it came from Bailu Academy.
And it is already in the preparation stage and is about to appear in the world.
In this case, some people cannot help but treat it with caution.
If it is really a big move by White Deer Academy, if we do not make preparations in advance, we are likely to fall into a disadvantageous situation in the future.
The entire system of official positions represents unimaginable luck blessings and extremely terrifying exchanges of interests.
It must be dealt with as early as possible.
"What happened in the past two days, one after another, makes people feel like they have returned to 12 years ago."
"At that time, the government was in turmoil, and even someone who had been a minister might fall overnight."
"Even the aloof academy has to face the consequences personally, and has lost several third-grade scholars."
"It was different. The situation at that time was even more terrifying. It was a big war, related to the fate of the entire Jin Dynasty, and the casualties were extremely heavy. Many people stayed in the north."
"Now it's more like an improvement. It should be about layout, not life and death, and more gentle."
"Oh, you and I are in the court, but we are frightened all day long. Seriously..."
"Be careful..."
Some court officials who didn't know what was going on were discussing.
All kinds of news are flying all over the sky, and I don't know which is true or false, but anyone with a discerning eye can feel that the current officialdom is not peaceful.
Some people want to stir up trouble.
They couldn't see clearly through the fog, so they felt worried.
But there were still some people who knew the truth and quickly found Li Changan.
Zou Boxun came to Wushan County in person.
When he was summarizing the news of the establishment of a new company with Lord Shangshu, he planned to prepare for it for a period of time in advance so as to take advantage of it.
The first thing that needs to be dealt with now is the Wushan Wanzhong Dam. The Ministry of Revenue holds the opportunity to donate the dam stones, which can be used to obtain many benefits.
From the minister to the doctor, everyone can benefit a lot from this matter.
They planned to wait for the Wushan Wanzhong Dam incident to be over before planning the layout for the new company.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I turned around, the news was revealed.
This made him and Lord Shangshu change their minds.
Now many people have gotten the news, and many people have even blocked the doorsteps of their homes.
If Bailu Academy wants to build a new department, it can only be established in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
How can this not be taken seriously?
Even the Wushan Wanzhong Dam was put aside by some important ministers.
After all, although the dam-building stone is also a long-term harvest of luck, it is just a long-term flow of water.
One hundred taels of silver in exchange for one piece is considered an extra. Only when the quantity is large enough can you have a good harvest.
But the official position is different.
This is the only way for most scribes to be promoted.
Compared with the thin water of this dam stone, with the blessing of official position, it is simply a big river.
The two are completely different from each other.
In other words, an official position is equivalent to a literary promotion channel.
Isn’t this what the scribes are fighting for?
The influence of the Four Courts and One Supervisor on the world is also concentrated in official positions.
This may even affect the current situation.
Therefore, some family leaders in the capital couldn't sit still. When they got the news, they went directly to the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and they were not at the Yamen, but directly blocked the mansion.
If this matter is not handled properly, the consequences will be disastrous.
Zou Boxun could only go to Li Changan in person to know his follow-up plans.
And at this time,
Li Changan is having a meeting with a group of department heads of the Ministry of Industry.
A dozen people gathered around a map that was about ten feet square and expressed their thoughts one after another.
"I think we need to expand the water inlets of the three counties to reduce the impact of water potential."
"It can be divided into sections to reduce the speed of water flow."
"Build dams to block water and divert water into flood discharge areas."
"First cut off half of the water inlet, fill it with soil and build a foundation, and then continue in this way."
"The slope at the bottom of the dam must also be carefully considered to slow down the accumulation of silt, and the silt and sand at the bottom can be directly washed away through flood discharge."
"The bamboo cage and stone filling method can be used to divert the flow. This method is heavy without sinking, hit without returning, hard without rigidity, and scattered without chaos."
…
Li Changan was called out, and when he saw Zou Boxun in the study, he was surprised, "Master Zou, why are you here?"
Zou Boxun set up a grammatical barrier in the study room, and then said, "The news about the new division of the Ministry of Household Affairs has been leaked."
"Do you have any plans here?"
When asking, his eyes were fixed on Li Changan, wondering whether Li Changan took the initiative to spread the news.
However, Li Changan did not do anything unusual. Instead, he was very surprised, "Who spread this news?"
"I only talked to Mr. Zhao Xian from the academy, and the only other thing I talked to was Master Zou..."
Zou Boxun frowned slightly, but found nothing unusual and said, "Now that the news has been spread, some people are doubting it, but some people obviously believe it."
"Next we have to seize the time to finalize the new division to be built, otherwise there will be a lot of pressure on the Ministry of Revenue."
Li Changan looked troubled, "Master Zou, this matter cannot be rushed. I have also told the academy that we will wait until the Wushan Wanzhong Dam is built before we consider it."
"Wait until the dam is built!?" Zou Boxun's expression suddenly changed, "Even if scholars and warriors are involved in the construction, such a dam will take at least a year."
"It took so long to establish this division?"
Official position involves a lot of luck and luck, and a whole year is wasted. How can this be done?
Li Changan nodded, "Yes, the new department is to provide disaster relief services for the three southern prefectures."
"If the floods in the three southern prefectures are not eliminated and farming does not flourish, it will be difficult for this official position to take root firmly. Instead, there will be many hidden dangers."
"If the official position collapses by then, it will only cause greater losses."
Li Changan said to Zou Boxun, "The academy has also given a reply on this matter, saying that it will be well prepared within this year."
"Master Zou, don't worry, Chang'an will never forget what I promised you."
Zou Boxun felt like there were thousands of ants crawling in his heart.
Is this something that cannot be forgotten?
This is an urgent matter!
Now that the academy is going to be completely taken over, then it will not be the Ministry of Household Affairs that will take over, but the academy.
Will they still get their turn by then?
Li Changan continued, "Master Zou, don't worry. If you build a new department, the Ministry of Revenue will definitely be involved. We will discuss it then."
"Now that the disaster relief work in the south has entered the second half, we must first get the things in front of us done and get the luck on the merit monument first."
"Everything has to happen step by step, right?"
Zou Boxun could only nod.
There is nothing wrong with what Li Changan said.
But he still said, "Chang'an, you leave the construction of the dam to others."
"The establishment of a new company is the real top priority, and we must take it seriously."
Li Changan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zou, Changan will go all out on this matter. We already have a rough outline."
"As long as there are no mistakes in disaster relief in the south, there should be no problem in establishing this department."
"Okay." Zou Boxun patted Li Changan on the shoulder, "I will send more people to help you with the construction of the dam."
"For some difficult fortifications, high-level scribes and warriors can contribute a lot and strive to build the dam as soon as possible."
Li Changan cupped his fists and saluted, "Thank you, Mr. Zou."
Zou Boxun soon left Wushan County again, preparing to renegotiate the next arrangements with Lord Shangshu.
Since there is still one year left, this matter can be discussed in the long run and there is no need to be so urgent for the time being.
…
Within the imperial city,
royal study,
Dugu Zhao looked at the secret message in front of him, his eyes changing again and again.
It takes a whole stick of incense to read just one line of words.
After a long time, she put down the secret message in her hand and asked, "Is the news about the establishment of a new company accurate?"
Qi Shanhai, who was standing with his head bowed, said softly, "There shouldn't be any problem."
"I came to this conclusion after comparing the secret messages between the two places in the past few days."
"This news in the capital is spreading very strangely. It seems like someone spread it on purpose. There are quite a few people who are confusing the news. It's hard to figure out."
"But a few days ago, there was news from the Southern Tour Town Fusi that all the lords at Shangge Town Fusi had some strange movements."
"So I checked the recent behavior of these governors. There are indeed many doubts."
"Just now, Zou Boxun, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, left Yangzhai Mansion. Judging from the direction, he should have gone to Wanchuan Mansion. Apart from Li Changan, there must be no one else there."
"So I infer that this news is likely to be true, and it was probably spread within a small area a few days ago."
"Li Changan probably brought this news out to promote the construction of the Wushan Wanzhong Dam."
Dugu Zhao raised his eyes and looked at Qi Shanhai, "Pay close attention to Li Changan's movements, but don't act rashly and don't make him angry."
Qi Shanhai said respectfully, "I obey the order."
After Qi Shanhai retreated, Dugu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and twirled the paper on the table again, "Li Changan, Li Changan, you really gave me a big surprise."
"Because of your official position, the Fourth Courtyard, the First Prison, and the people in the court, I'm afraid they won't be able to sit still..."
The sunlight poured in through the window, reflecting her flawless white face, as if covered with a golden veil.
On top of that cold majesty, another touch of brightness was added.