Sure enough, it was just as the official Wang said.
The people who cleaned the official's room invited Hu Mu to come and talk.
Although the content of the conversation has not yet been formally determined, the other party was very cautious in what he said and just verified Hu Mu's situation.
However, Hu Mu knew very well that he was about to be promoted.
It is strange to say that although he is a mere official, he is actually nothing to Hu Mu.
In other words, the people in the Hu family have always dealt with unusual people.
Not to mention that he is just an official without even a formal official title.
But Hu Mu felt an excitement, as if his feet had crossed a threshold. He could finally understand that whether it was Wang Sili who had great ambitions, or even some people who did not have great ambitions, they still
I am willing to travel on this railway line.
This may not be worth mentioning, but for most people on this railway line, it is a rare opportunity in life. For people who once had nothing, such a situation is undoubtedly a carp for them.
Transform into a dragon.
A few days later, the appointment was issued. Not only that, because of the manpower problem on the street side of Raozhou Station, a new group of civil and military officials were also transferred at the request of the stationmaster of Raozhou Station.
A new division of responsibilities began. As one of the eight chief officials of Raozhou Station, Hu Mu was now responsible for civil affairs.
Civil affairs matters are the most complicated, but also the most productive. The stationmaster summoned him the next day and talked about some gossip, which was somewhat encouraging, but at the same time it also had a hint of knocking.
Now, some migrating people have begun to appear on this side of the street. Only after these people have settled down will more people be willing to come.
But once there is any negligence or any controversy is caused, it will be even more difficult for the people who have difficulty leaving their homeland to move here.
Because of this, there must be no mistakes in civil affairs!
The stationmaster even proposed performance. He has issued a military order to the Railway Department to at least double the population in the coming year.
What the webmaster said, the meaning is actually very obvious. This webmaster has issued a military order. Don't let your guard down. If something goes wrong and the people cannot be settled in time, everyone will suffer.
Hu Mu immediately accepted the order, and then summoned nine subordinates at the civil affairs office and divided the responsibilities.
He is familiar with these things. After all, he has been a civil servant for so many years and has already mastered them. Therefore, he knows these things well and the civil servants below cannot hide them from him.
But Hu Mu soon discovered that he was getting busier and busier.
Fortunately, all this busy work seems to be worth the money for Hu Mu.
Of course, sometimes such complicated affairs are too boring and boring, and there are also times when he becomes bored.
At noon on this day, he was dizzy because the number of a statistics did not match up. He also had to coordinate a lawsuit. It was not a serious matter, but it was a lawsuit between Poyang County and Leping County.
The people who moved from the state had some disputes. If these disputes were reported to the official and turned into lawsuits, it would be serious! But if they were left alone, they were afraid that things would get worse and something would really happen.
At this time, he needs to come forward to mediate and try his best to make both parties make some concessions.
While I was worrying about these things and feeling a little discouraged, Liu Zhan, the civil servant down below, came excitedly and said with a bit of excitement: "The matter is done, it's done."
Liu Zhan was a top student in the official school. He originally had a better future, but because his ancestral home was in Jiangxi, he volunteered to join the Jiangxi Railway Company. He was a very energetic young man.
Of course, energetic young people are inevitably irritable and have some abilities, but they are short-tempered.
At this time, although Hu Mu did not see his original self in Liu Zhan, he still trained him carefully like Wang Sili did.
Now seeing this kid coming excitedly, Hu Mu deliberately acted slowly, ignored him on purpose, lowered his head and continued to look at a statistical table.
Liu Zhan didn't wink at all, but said: "Our application has been approved! They said that the Jiangxi Railway Department is most concerned about it at the moment. The Railway School has a special examination, and the difficulty will be different.
It is much lower, mainly for some coolies. In addition, if there are coolies who have made great achievements, they can also be recommended for admission, but... they need to study in the affiliated primary school for two years, and then enter the railway school for further study!
"
"Sir Hu, we have nine people here who can take the exam. Not only that, but there is one more person, that is Wang Jiu. His father was injured by gunpowder when he was mining gravel in the mountains. If he is seriously injured now, Wang Jiu will not be admitted.
, first enter the elementary school, and then enter the railway school. Mr. Hu, please take a look, this is a new document issued by the Ministry of Railways."
After hearing this, Hu Mu was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but show a look of ecstasy, and immediately said: "Take it and see."
Liu Zhan presented the document.
Hu Mu looked at it carefully to make sure there was no problem, and immediately said: "It's really a timely rain in the department. Now, I can give them an explanation! In this way... we must inform them immediately that the recruitment is about to take place.
Arrange a train for them to go to Nanjing and take a steam locomotive. There happens to be a train coming today and leaving early tomorrow morning. There is nothing in this world that cannot be delayed, such as the exam. You go and coordinate..."
At this point, he paused suddenly, and then said cautiously: "No, I'll go coordinate it."
Suddenly, Hu Mu's mind suddenly opened up, and a lot of the worries he had accumulated finally dissipated.
Maybe this is just a small matter, but Hu Mu has personally contacted those people and knows that for these people, this is the biggest thing in life.
When you were sitting in the study, you might have listened to this kind of thing, and you might have just laughed at it, but after actually having a conversation with them and understanding their real situation, you would feel an indescribable sense of accomplishment when the matter was accomplished.
Hu Mu said happily: "I'm going to see the stationmaster later. I need to tell you that these people are going to the capital to take the exam this time. We at the station can't be harsh! This is to select talents for our department.
, they should not be counted as asking for leave, they will still be counted as working, otherwise... people will go to the capital to take exams, and the family will run out of food."
Liu Zhan said happily: "This matter... Secretary Hu has been running around for so long, but I didn't expect the final word from the ministry. Maybe it was Secretary Hu's report that had an effect."
Hu Mu shook his head and said: "This is too serious. After all, there are still people who are willing to make progress. There are such laborers in each station who are willing to study and read with their heart. This has attracted the attention of each station."
Hu Mu's face glowed red, and he immediately started to get busy.
After half a month, the joy was diluted. After slowly settling, Hu Mu was replaced by new worries.
However, in the evening of that day, when Hu Mu just returned to his dormitory, he saw many people standing at the door of his dormitory.
Hu Mu was confused, but someone saw him, and those people immediately stepped forward and surrounded him.
Then, his eyes blurred, and he saw seven of them bowing down in front of him. A thin young man among them said: "Thank you so much, my benefactor."
Hu Mu was stunned for a moment, and he identified carefully. He had vaguely seen this young man, but he just couldn't remember it for the moment.
At this time, the young man said excitedly: "Today's admission documents have been sent. When my father heard about it, he was very happy. He said that it was Hu Silian who worked hard and taught me to kowtow to my benefactor."
The young man immediately kowtowed to Hu Mulian several times.
Hu Mu then remembered that this young man was none other than Wang Jiu, a young man whose father was severely disabled.
The other six people also kowtowed and said thank you: "I have also received the admission documents this time. I will enroll on the first day of next month. I am here to express my gratitude."
Hu Mu felt even more unexpected, and then he said joyfully: "You have passed so many exams? Come on, come on, come on, no need to be polite, hey...Wang Jiu, why are you crying?"
Pulling people up one by one, Humudun felt comfortable all over his body. This sense of achievement and pleasure is always hard to describe.
Then he said: "Come, come, come, come and sit inside together."
After some pleasantries and asking about recent developments, I couldn't help but hold Wang Jiu's hand and try to say a few words. Then he remembered something and immediately started to go to the bookshelf.
This dormitory is actually very small. The study, bedroom, and small hall can be said to be in an area of about a hundred feet square. Because the dormitory for civil servants has not been built yet, I have no choice but to live here.
As for Hu Mu, the most numerous books on the wall shelves were books, all of which he had brought from his home study.
Immediately, he selected some and gave them to everyone, saying: "You can't compare with those who are recruiting for admission. I heard that there are still scholars taking the exam. This time you have such an opportunity, of course it is better."
, but when you really get into school, you have to work harder than others. I am ashamed to say that I don’t know much about the knowledge of the Ministry of Railways. I only have some books here, and I don’t know if they will be useful to you. But in this world
, there is no harm in reading more. Just take it with you and read it when you have time. You don’t have to be familiar with it, just be able to read it through."
Everyone thanked him again and again.
Hu Mu felt embarrassed.
At dawn the next day, only a hint of white appeared on the horizon.
A steam train was about to go to the capital, and its whistle sounded at this time.
The seven people had packed their luggage. It was not yet completely dark at this time, and on the platform, the flight attendants carrying lanterns were still conducting final inspections.
Hu Mu arrived at this moment, and when everyone saw Hu Mu, they immediately wanted to salute.
Hu Mu always felt that he had a lot to say and felt that they must not be able to adapt and get used to it after they went to the capital.
But when the words came to his mouth, it felt as if his throat was blocked and it was difficult to say them out.
Finally, he grabbed the hand of the thin Wang Jiu and said a few words: "Work hard!"
The bell rang, the sound of a train starting, and the billowing smoke suddenly made the morning fog thicker.
…………
Time flies by. In the past half year, Zhang Anshi came to Wenyuan Pavilion less and less. After all, there were too many things to be busy with.
This time he came excitedly because the new Wenyuan Pavilion had been built and moved there.
This new Wenyuan Pavilion was handled by Zhang Anshi single-handedly from the invitation to the design. It is really unreasonable not to show up at this time.
The Wenyuan Pavilion was indeed filled with joy, and the few academicians had no intention of drawing up votes for the moment. They were sitting and drinking tea in the spacious lobby.
When I met Zhang Anshilai, I rarely greeted each other.
Zhang Anshi also told some jokes and went to his room. The room was very spacious and well-organized. Even the tables and chairs were brand new. Sunlight poured in through the huge windows. The host had opened the curtains, so
, the entire hotel room is exceptionally bright.
Not only that, opposite the office chair, there is a set of coffee tables and tables and chairs, which are specially used for entertaining guests and drinking tea after drafting tickets. The floor is covered with blankets, on the one hand, to keep warm in winter.
Consideration, on the other hand, also gives people a sense of comfort.
At this time, Zhang Anshi sat down and looked at the spacious and bright room. He couldn't help but said: "It's still a comfortable room like this. How about it? Are you satisfied?"
The scholar was stacking memorials for Zhang Anshi and replied with a smile: "Your Highness, all the princes are very happy and are praising His Majesty for his kindness."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but mutter in his heart, my credit, my credit.
Thinking this in his heart, Zhang Anshi said seriously: "Yes, if it weren't for His Majesty's kindness, where would there be such good office conditions? I heard that His Majesty himself is frugal now, but he still doesn't forget to give us the enjoyment of being a courtier. Hey... Zhenjiao
People feel emotional."
Shiren nodded hurriedly and said yes.
With that said, he poured a cup of tea for Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi took a pleasant sip, but before he put down his tea cup, Hu Guang came.
Hu Guang and Zhang Anshi exchanged pleasantries, and they talked nonsense.
Seeing him like this, Zhang Anshi seemed to have noticed something, and immediately coughed and said: "Let me pour tea for Mr. Hu."
When he said this, Shiren who was standing by understood what he meant and left immediately.
Zhang Anshi personally poured tea for Hu Guang and said with a smile: "Mr. Hu, what's wrong?"
Hu Guang's face turned green and red for a while, and he said coquettishly: "What can I do for you? I just came to sit here. Your Highness, your room is dozens of feet smaller than my room. This...
...Something is wrong. I should stay here while Your Highness goes to a more spacious place."
Zhang Anshi laughed and said, "Hu Gong said this, which makes me feel ashamed. You are older, you are the elder."
Hu Guang smiled and suddenly said coldly: "Your Highness, tell me... who is this clerk of the Railway Department?"
The topic changed so quickly that Zhang Anshi didn't react for a while, and said with a surprised look on his face: "Ah..."
Hu Guangdun felt embarrassed and hurriedly lowered his head to drink tea.
Zhang Anshi paused for a moment before thinking about it, and then said: "Secretary, as the name suggests..."
Hu Guang waved his hands and said, "No, no, no, what I mean is... ahem... what is the difference between this clerk and the clerks in other places?"
Zhang Anshi thought about it seriously and then said: "Well, it's hard to say, it's just like... a secretary. If he is a secretary in Wenyuan Pavilion, then don't think he is just doing odd jobs in Wenyuan Pavilion, but he can be placed outside.
It’s amazing, isn’t it? But if you are a local secretary, no one would like to take a fancy to you.”
"Yes, yes." Hu Guang said with a look of deep approval: "What your Highness said is very good."
Zhang Anshi: "..."
Seeing Hu Guang looking at him eagerly, Zhang Anshi finally resisted the urge to complain and continued: "As for this official, whether he is in Zhili or the Railway Department, he is a serious official. In the Qing Dynasty,
There are archives in the Civil Service Department. Logically speaking, the Railway Department is just a small government office, but Hu Gong also knows that it is directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Railways and is separate from the other three local departments, the state government and the county government office.
So, this railway department seems to be only a fifth-rank ambassador even if it is the ambassador of a provincial railway department. But in fact, at least along the railway line, it can be said that he has a strong reputation and is enough to compete with the three local departments.
"
Hu Guang nodded sharply, smacked his lips and said, "Yes, that's what I mean."
Zhang Anshi continued: "It is quite difficult to build railways. Therefore, the Ministry of Railways has some preferential treatment for local railway companies. Let's talk about salary. On the one hand, local railway companies have
It is important, so the salary is increased by one level. This official may receive a ninth-grade salary in other places, but in the Railway Department, he receives an eighth-grade salary."
Hu Guang's eyes suddenly brightened a little, and he opened his eyes slightly and said, "Is there such a thing?"
Zhang Anshi smiled, nodded and said: "Not only that, but there are also various aspects. For example, the Railway Department in Jiangxi Province has a heavy responsibility and has many things to manage, but it is even harder. Therefore, on this basis, another level of salary must be added.
, the comparison is with the seventh-grade official salary. Because...even though this is just a clerk, many stations are temporarily in places with no access to villages or shops. It is so hard, why don't we give them more money?"
After a pause, he continued: "Furthermore, don't think it's just a secretary, but the railway department has military affairs, civil affairs, transportation, and education. Maybe a secretary has to take charge of it. Hu Gong, tell me.
, Look at it this way, this responsibility is not actually under the seventh-grade county magistrate, can you be wronged?"
"Qipin County Magistrate..." Hu Guang couldn't help but smacked his lips again and murmured in a low voice.
Zhang Anshi looked at Hu Guang intently and said: "Why does Hu Gong care about this?"
Hu Guang was still thinking seriously about something just now. Hearing Zhang Anshi's words, he got excited and said: "Just asking, just asking..."
There was a smile on his lips, he paused, and then muttered: "The responsibility is so great, do you have to take care of so many things? If so... I'm afraid... ugh..."
He gradually started to sigh with a frown on his face, as if out of concern for someone, he always felt that... his son, who had been pampered for a long time and had no experience, was obviously not qualified for the job, and might even... make a mess.
Zhang Anshi looked at his face that had changed many times, and said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Hu, I forgot that your tribe is now at the Railway Department..."
Hu Guang immediately made a serious face: "Don't talk about this, don't talk about this, you and I are ministers, we can't talk about personal affairs..."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but be amused by Hu Guang's appearance, and wanted to continue asking.
But suddenly I heard Shiren singing outside: "Your Highness, Mr. Hu, Your Majesty has urgently summoned all the princes to see you, saying that... the fleet that sailed to the Western Ocean... has returned. Please come to see it immediately, and there must be no mistake."