While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Although Li Yifu was a little confused, Yang Fan certainly would not explain the resume of King Qi's father-in-law, Wei Ting.
Yang Fan walked with his hands behind his back, walked straight in and replied perfunctorily: "Master Wei should be very reasonable..."
Li Yifu was confused, his mind was full of questions.
If we were really being honest, we should have given the money to the Ministry of Rites a long time ago. Why do we need to come to the door?
But I dare not say these words!
Although the clerk guarding the gate of the Ministry of Civil Affairs did not know Yang Fan, he certainly did not dare to scold him when he saw Wai Lang, a member of the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Etiquette, following behind him.
Moreover, at such a young age, Yang Fan was wearing a crimson official uniform and a silver fish bag at his waist. I guess he was no ordinary person.
However, out of professionalism, the clerk stopped him and asked pleasantly: "May I ask, sir, what is the important matter for you to come to the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"
Yang Fan stopped and shouted carelessly: "Is Mr. Wei Shilang here?"
"May I ask your surname, Shangguan? What do you want to do with the Minister?"
"I just want to ask if you are here or not?"
"This...is here"
The sergeant seemed to have rarely seen such a domineering scene from the immigration department, and was a little at a loss for a moment.
I wanted to say I wasn't here, but I was afraid it would really delay the business.
I wanted to ask who this person was, but this young man was wearing a scarlet official robe and a silver fish bag, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Li Yifu really wanted to cover his face. He thought to himself, "What time is it, sir? Why don't you want to embarrass a little guard here? Why don't you go and ask for money?"
However, I am also secretly worried that the Ministry of Civil Affairs is the God of Wealth of the entire imperial court, and no one will be polite when they come here.
He sighed, fearing that things would become too tense, so he stepped forward and introduced: "This is Mr. Yang Fanyang, the new minister of the Ministry of Rites. Please come in and announce..."
The clerk was shocked, this was the famous Chang'an Bangchui Yang Fan?
Fortunately, I had been cautious just now. If I had scolded him as arrogantly as usual, I might have been beaten up.
And even if he was beaten, it would be in vain.
So he quickly bowed and replied: "Two adults, wait a moment, I will go and report..."
After saying that, he turned around and ran quickly into the inner courtyard to report the news. He was afraid that if he ran too slowly, he would be kicked to death by Yang Fan.
As I ran, I thought, whoever comes to our Ministry of Civil Affairs is not polite? Only this mallet dares to show off.
However, no one in the entire Chang'an City knew about the fact that he had beaten His Highness King Qi with a hammer.
Now that you want to see our Lord Assistant, you must be here to ask for money. It would be strange for the Lord Assistant to ignore you!
Still want to go in?
It’s just a disgrace to yourself, go ahead and dream!
But after a while, the clerk came back, his attitude was more respectful than before, nodding and bowing with a smile on his face.
"Master Yang, Master Wei invites you..."
After saying "Yeah", Yang Fan said to Li Yifu: "Wait here for a moment..."
Looking left and right, Yang Fan wandered into the courtyard and went straight to the main hall of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Looking at Yang Fan's retreating figure, the clerk still looked confused and couldn't figure it out.
It doesn't make sense.
This stick has offended His Highness the King of Qi and His Highness the King of Wei, so he should not be welcomed by Lord Wei.
Shouldn't he be made to wait, then shut out and humiliated?
Why was it that when Mr. Wei just went to report the matter, instead of being angry or annoyed, Master Wei readily agreed?
Shangguan's thinking is indeed beyond the comprehension of junior officials like them.
Could it be that Mr. Wei asked this stick to go in to make it difficult on purpose?
The clerk kept thinking about various scenarios.
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The main hall of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was more impressive than the Ministry of Rites. It was indeed the department that controlled the money of the Tang Dynasty, and it obviously took advantage of the first-come-first-served advantage.
As the financial center of the entire Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Civil Affairs was something that almost all departments looked up to.
Because the Ministry of Civil Affairs is equivalent to the collection of the Ministry of Finance, Banks, Development and Reform Commission and other departments in later generations, it has great power.
Although the Ministry of Personnel is the first department in the Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Civil Affairs is really not inferior, and it is in charge of the money bag, rich in oil and water, and the office environment is naturally good.
As soon as I entered the duty room, I felt as warm as spring. The office conditions are much better than those of the etiquette department.
Wei Ting is almost fifty this year. If he were a farmer, he would already have a stooped back. Due to his good maintenance, he looks young, strong and full of energy.
Although he is not tall, he is restrained, gentle and polite, with an elegant temperament that comes from a scholarly family. He is worthy of being a prime minister.
"Haha, it's so wonderful that Mr. Yang can come here."
Seeing Yang Fan walk in, Wei Ting actually stood up to greet him, took Yang Fan's hand affectionately and came to sit down at the table.
This action almost made the clerk responsible for pouring tea and water so shocked that his eyes bulged out.
Even if the ministers from other ministries came in person, they never saw such enthusiasm from their own lord.
My own servant came from Webster's family, and he always behaves like a gentleman. How could he behave so out of the ordinary? It is simply unbelievable.
Of course, Yang Fan was a little flattered. Not to mention Wei Ting's official position as Minister of Civil Affairs, but as a prince's father-in-law, there was no need to be so condescending.
What's more, Wei Ting was born in the Wei family of "Weidu in the south of the city". He was always aloof and aloof. She was so polite to him when they first met. I guess there was nothing good to say.
As the saying goes, people must ask for something if they are polite.
Yang Fan didn't think it was his own charm that conquered this noble man from an aristocratic family.
I don’t know what the other party’s intentions are, so I can only cope with the ever-changing situation by remaining unchanged.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan chuckled and said: "Master Wei, you're too polite. I'm afraid of disturbing your work by coming here uninvited. Please don't take it off. But as soon as I get here, I feel like I'm at home. It's so warm as spring. I don't want to go back."
Go back to the host and guest department to check the room coldly."
After Wei Ting sat down, he smiled and said: "Master Yang is a young and talented man. I hope you can stay here for a while. It's just that Master Yang is busy with work and I don't have time. I'm afraid that Master Yang has nothing good to do here, right?"
This department is going to suffer."
Since Wei Ting said this, Yang Fan would certainly not be polite and talked about the funding.
However, Wei Ting pretended to be stupid and said in shock: "According to the rules, the Ministry of Civil Affairs will not allocate funds until the accounts for the last quarter have been reviewed..." After saying this, the old man lifted the teacup and took a sip.
Yang Fan secretly despised, who are the rules for? They are only for those little people who have no backing. Who with real strength would care about the rules?
Even if people never act according to the rules, what dare you do?
If the emperor opens his mouth, do you still dare to refuse?
Didn't he just want benefits? Yang Fan wanted to see what the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs had in mind, so he said: "This kid just entered the officialdom and doesn't understand anything. But he is even more afraid of missing important events of the court, so he still invites Mr. Wei."
Be accommodating.”
Hearing this, Wei Ting laughed and said unhurriedly: "Rules are dead, people are alive. Of course, you can't miss the important affairs of the court because of the rules. This is a major matter of the imperial court. I should do my best."
However, I have a private matter and I want to ask Uncle Zhongyi for help, I don’t know?”
Yang Fan looked at Wei Ting with squinted eyes and said calmly: "It doesn't matter!"
Wei Ting stared at Yang Fan for a while and said, "That's what I said!"
Yang Fan's expression did not change: "I am all ears."
Wei Ting gritted his teeth and said, "His Royal Highness King Qi wants to cooperate with you in selling colored glaze."
Yang Fan was still smiling, but his expression was not smiling at all.
It turns out that this is the purpose, no wonder I just showed my courtesy without having anything to do.
The glass business will eventually arouse covetousness, this is something Yang Fan has long realized.
Wealth attracts people's hearts, and the huge profits that Liuli can bring will definitely make everyone pounce on it with red eyes, and even take it for themselves by any means.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan was willing to give shares to Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin.
But Yang Fan really didn't expect that the first person to extend his hand would be Qi Wang Li You.
How could this ignorant prince have such knowledge and courage? It really made Yang Fan look at Li You with admiration.
After a moment of silence, Yang Fan asked: "Is this King Qi's idea or Lord Wei's?"
But in his heart, he was thinking that as a vassal king, the King of Qi defended one state, had the wealth of one state, and held the power of five states. Now he was thinking about ways to make money. He was really greedy and had an ulterior motive.
Furthermore, Yang Fan did not believe that based on Webster's information, it was impossible not to know that the major shareholder of Liuli Business was Li Shimin.
Seeing Yang Fan who was so vigilant, Wei Ting smiled bitterly. For the sake of his daughter, he was really embarrassed today.