Central officials in the Tang Dynasty were very free to go to work.
According to the "Liu Dian of the Tang Dynasty" records: All ministers and provincial officials stay at Zhi every day, and all the officials in charge of the Zhizhi are transferred to the next one; all the division chiefs who should pass the judgment, as well as the superiors, assistants, and county magistrates are not Zhi; all officials inside and outside the sun rise
When it comes to matters, we should retreat at noon. If something happens, we will go directly to the official to deal with it. The affairs are complicated, so this is not the case.
"Looking at things at sunrise, and retreating at noon." The "looking at things" here means working.
This means that all central officials only need to come to work in the morning and can go home to rest after noon. Each yamen only needs to leave one person on duty. This kind of person was called "Su Zhiguan" in the Tang Dynasty.
Therefore, the welfare of central officials in the Tang Dynasty was still very good, simply ahead of the rest.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan arranged the banquet for the host and guest colleagues at noon.
In the private room on the third floor of Yingke Building.
Li Yifu excitedly announced the budget and office expenses he had just received from the Dachao Conference, which instantly caused a stir.
The Ministry of Rites is a Qingshui yamen, and it has never seen such a large amount of money before. In the past, the budget allocation of the Great Chaohui was allocated several times, let alone such a large amount of office funds.
The eyes of all the middle-level managers in the host and guest department almost popped out of their heads. The new boss is so awesome. With such a leader, every one of them is very motivated.
In particular, the three grandpa-level managers murmured to themselves with anxious lips. They had worked in the host and guest department for more than ten or twenty years, but they had never been so wealthy.
However, seeing the expressions of these people, Yang Fan couldn't help but feel anxious. He was really afraid that these old gangsters would be beaten.
If someone died because of this, it would really be a disaster.
But after all, these people have seen the world, and after a while, the situation gradually calmed down.
Now that the host and customer have money, of course they have to think about how to spend the money.
Among these principals, Tao Jinzhong, the white-bearded grandfather with a cane, was the oldest. In this era where age is judged by seniority rather than appearance, he was the first to speak:
"Your Majesty the Minister is young and promising, and I admire you very much. From now on, whenever your Majesty the Minister has any instructions, I will do so without hesitation. However, since we have applied for so much funding, we should use it more effectively to live up to the expectations of the court."
It can be seen from Tao Jinzhong's tone that he has approved Yang Fan's stay in the host and guest department.
Whether in ancient times or modern times, capable people can convince people with their abilities wherever they go.
As long as you can handle things properly, others will obey you. This is an eternal truth.
Of course, everyone expressed their thoughts one after another.
Although I don’t know whether it was duplicity or not, verbal agreement was reached in person.
Yang Fan chuckled, picked up the wine glass and said: "Thank you for your colleagues' support. I am still young, so I need you all to work together to raise more points in the future. As for this office fund, if you have any needs, please contact me directly when you return.
Yuanwailang’s reaction.”
“I have just joined the Host and Guest Department, and I don’t know much about the Host and Guest Department affairs. However, according to what I saw today, it is already winter, but there is no charcoal fire supply for each value room in the Host and Guest Department. We young people don’t think so.
Don’t let the cold freeze, Mr. Tao, you old heroes, the first thing you have to solve tomorrow is the problem of charcoal fire heating, Yuan Wai Lang should pay more attention and worry more in the future!"
Although it was just a trivial matter, Yang Fan's attentiveness could be seen, which made several older principals very fond of him.
"Thank you, Sir, for taking care of me..."
"Thank you, Sir, for your trust..."
In gratitude, everyone present picked up their wine glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
I don't know whether it was because he was drunk or because he was drunk, but Li Yifu was full of pride at this time.
Yang Fan's words clearly gave him power, which was obviously very different from the empty-handed official Wailang he had been before.
Besides, Yang Fan became the Minister of Rites at such a young age, so of course he would not stay in the Host and Guest Department forever.
After the young Lord Chamberlain is promoted to a higher position, won't the position of the Master of the Host and Guest Department be...
Li Yifu’s dream has drifted away!
Looking at Li Yifu, whose face was red and cheerful, Yang Fan smiled slightly.
If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it.
Yang Fan certainly knows what people like Li Yifu need. As long as he works for him in a down-to-earth manner, Yang Fan will of course be happy to release a little bit of power in his hands.
As the saying goes, those in the upper position work hard, and those in the lower position work hard. He only needs to control the people below him.
Everyone was drinking and having fun, but Yang Fan still reminded: "You will discuss the preparations for the Great Court Meeting tomorrow and make a plan. The most important task of our host and guest department this year is to arrange the Great Court Meeting;"
"As for the specific work of the host and guest department, I don't understand the specific affairs, but I am here to express my position. As long as I am not messing around, then whenever something happens, no matter whether it is right or wrong, I will give my full support, take full responsibility, and be steady.
I stand behind you and become the most powerful backing for everyone. All you have to do is do your best. Just let go and do it."
His words were rude but not rude, and everyone smiled with joy.
Who wouldn't like a boss who doesn't interfere in specific affairs and is willing to take responsibility?
What's more, the backstage of my own minister is so strong and powerful that even the prince dares to attack him and even the prince dares to attack him.
Even for an office like the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it is as if it were your own home. Budgets, appropriations, and funds are all settled in just half a day.
Such a great person will naturally win the hearts of the hosts and guests.
Although there will be one or two people who have other thoughts hidden in their hearts, under such circumstances, of course, they dare not show any signs of it, and can only quietly follow the instructions and make peace.
Today's party was to welcome the new boss, and Yang Fan naturally became the protagonist of the wine table. These middle-level officials frequently raised their glasses, one after another, and started a tacit understanding of the carnival.
However, Yang Fan was not arrogant. Relying on his youth and strength, he refused to accept anyone who came, and the atmosphere suddenly reached a climax.
When the wine is full, the meal ends happily. Even if you have a good drinker, the elephant will not live as much as the ants.
Yang Fan was finally overcome with alcohol and passed out on the spot. Although he was not completely drunk and unconscious, he was still in a daze.
The guest building is the property of the Yang family, and of course there are servants of the Yang family waiting outside the door.
After everyone left, Yang Fan originally planned to call his servants in and ask them to take him back home.
Suddenly, he saw a woman in colorful clothes waving to the servants, and the servants retreated.
I managed to open my hazy eyes and saw a picturesque beauty walking over, followed by a petite figure.
As the two figures approached step by step, Yang Fan gradually saw the beauty's face clearly.
Ten steps away is three points similar to Wu Meiniang; seven steps away is four points similar to Wu Meiniang; five steps away is five points similar to Wu Meiniang...
"Haha, Mei Niang... is here to pick up my husband..." When he was three steps away, Yang Fan fell into the arms of the visitor.
His head was instantly buried in the softness, and a faint fragrance spread to his nose. It was a bit familiar, and he couldn't help but sniff hard.
It seems to be a little different from Mei Niang's body fragrance? But Yang Fan's confused brain did not react to the reason.
In her ears, she could vaguely hear a call that was both angry and shy: "Wan'er, come here quickly and help. The young master is drunk. Let's help him to the bedroom at the back to rest temporarily."
It turned out to be Mei Niang and Wan'er. Yang Fan's nerves completely relaxed, his eyes were completely closed, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his face found a comfortable position on the soft height.
Another coquettish voice called out: "Wan'er, why don't you come over quickly and help the young master get up..."
"Giggle... Mrs. Wu, come here immediately..." the laughter of the little girl Wan'er came.
Soon, Yang Fan felt two delicate shoulders lifting him up. While enjoying the tenderness, he fell to a soft place with their pull. He thought this was the bed in the backyard.
As the alcohol became stronger, Yang Fan gradually fell asleep.
At this time, the two delicate women were so tired that they were dripping with sweat. There was nothing they could do about it. The drunk person was much heavier than the ordinary person.
He casually wiped the sweat with his sleeves, and the "Wu Mei Niang" in Yang Fan's eyes said to Wan'er: "Wan'er, hurry up and get some hot water for the young master. Wipe the young master's hands and feet to make him feel warm. Don't catch the cold from being drunk.
"
"Okay, Mrs. Wu, I'll come as soon as I go. You can help look after the young master first."
As she left in small steps, the room gradually became quiet. The standing beauty calmed down her breath and gently wiped the sweat on her forehead with her white hands.
Taking a closer look, the two beauties' faces were red due to sweating, making them look charming and charming.
Taking another closer look, holy shit, this is not Wu Meiniang!
Unfortunately, Yang Fan snored and fell asleep without noticing.
After a while, the little girl Wan'er hurried in with a basin of warm water and whispered anxiously to the beauty in the room: "Mrs. Wu, is the young master asleep? Let's wipe the young master's body quickly and cover him up.
Quilt, don't let it freeze."
"Um."
The beauty responded with her delicate nose.
Her beautiful eyes took a glance at Yang Fan's resolute face on the couch. She didn't know what she thought of, and a blush rose on her pretty face.