In fact, after listening to Hu Mu’s reading and understanding, Zhang Anshi felt relieved.
He encouraged Hu Mu: "This matter must be handled as a top priority, and everyone's best...better number it."
Hu Mu said in surprise: "Number?"
Zhang Anshi said patiently: "Record their situation, and then replace it with numbers internally. This will make it easier to deliver letters in the future."
After a pause, Zhang Anshi continued: "Of course, it's up to you to think about how to do it. What's important is that it should be based on the actual situation and not taken for granted. Things in the world are often bad because they are taken for granted.
Many of the ideas above are often flawless and flawless when first thought of, but when they are actually put into practice, they find that they are full of mistakes, and in the end... they end up doing bad things."
Hu Mu understood Zhang Anshi's words deeply. He couldn't help but nod his head and said: "Your Highness's words are really good advice. When I was studying in the study, I also took many things for granted. I always thought that things would just be how they are.
You can do whatever you want. But in fact, when you actually do it, you find that many of the ideas are absurd and even ridiculous. However, the numbering thing that His Highness said may not be impossible to try. You can first find a post station and try it.
Do it.”
After a pause, he continued: "As for your highness's instructions to find out the household registration status of each prefecture, county and village, this... I have to deal with it urgently. This matter... is indeed time-consuming and labor-intensive, but as long as you persevere,
, it will definitely be effective.”
Zhang Anshi then encouraged: "Work hard and I will take credit for you in the future."
Hu Mu couldn't help but feel flattered.
Because the word "Qinggong" has completely different effects when spoken by different people. Although everyone likes to say these two words, especially Shangguan, they almost use it as a mantra.
But most people really just use it as a mantra, or... use it as a carrot that they can never eat. Unfortunately, you are the donkey who always looks for carrots to quench his thirst.
But in Zhang Anshi's mouth, these two words are never discounted. This is the consensus within Jinyiwei, Zhili Shangxia Yamen, the Ministry of Railways, and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Everyone knows that as long as they are willing to contribute, Zhang Anshi will never hesitate to praise these people.
Credit goes to countless lucky people who have risen to prominence just because of Zhang Anshi’s strong recommendation.
Even Hu Mu, who was a code official, had the opportunity to take charge of the Postal Department under Zhang Anshi's special attention. Such a leapfrog promotion is extremely rare.
Of course, this kind of thing is actually easy to be criticized. After all... for many people, everyone is waiting in line, but Hu Mu jumped in, which inevitably makes many people feel uncomfortable.
Fortunately, Zhang Anshi did not promote Hu Mu on the original basis, but made a new pie and taught Hu Mu to practice.
Although the postal department has the same level as the provincial railway departments, in theory, it corresponds to the local chief envoy, or the inspector general and the capital commander. However, after all, this postal department is a new one, and its future is not clear.
To put it bluntly, good or bad depends on the individual. If you don't have the ability to hold this position, let alone the Postal Department, even the Postal Department, what can you do?
Because of this, Hu Mu felt a lot of pressure. He knew that his qualifications were insufficient. If he could not run the postal department, not only would his future be hopeless, but even His Highness the King of Song, who admired and supported him, would be disgraced.
Hu Mu said: "Thank you, Your Highness."
After the matter was settled, Zhang Anshi started to talk some gossip.
He smiled and said: "Can you go home these days?"
Hu Mu was considered an honest man and shook his head directly.
A hint of understanding flashed in Zhang Anshi's eyes, and he asked again: "Have you never met your father?"
Hu Mu sighed: "My father is strict. He has taught his subordinates since he was a child that he should start and finish his work. Now that His Highness has not given up and entrusted him with such an important task, how can I dare...to slack off in the slightest? The Postal Service is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and it cannot be neglected."
,so……"
The next words were not spoken, but Zhang Anshi understood.
So he said: "It's better to take some time to take a look. Public is public, private is private."
Hu Mu glanced at Zhang Anshi and said simply: "Yes."
Zhang Anshi said again: "Your father is an upright man, but he also has a pedantic side. You have to listen to his words selectively, and you must not learn everything from your father."
These words quite meant that the son was scolding the father, but coming from Zhang Anshi's mouth, or to Hu Mu's ears, they actually thought it was very reasonable.
He pondered for a moment and said, "I sincerely follow His Highness's teachings."
After chatting for a few more words, the conversation finally ended.
Hu Mu was also pressed for time now. He was in a hurry. After leaving the palace, he went directly back to the Postal Department.
But when I returned to the Post Office, clerks came in a hurry.
"Ambassador Hu, Ambassador Hu." The clerk came quickly, his voice a little anxious.
"What's the matter?" Hu Mu was worried. He was thinking about how to teach the postal department to complete the tasks assigned by Zhang Anshi.
At this time, his train of thought was interrupted by this rather panicked clerk, his brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy.
But I heard this civil servant say: "Many people are coming from outside... saying they want to join the Postal Service."
"If they want to work casually, there is no need to come to the Postal Service. There is a place for recruitment below." Hu Mu was not happy. He had seen too many people who came to ask for a part-time job. This kind of request made him uncomfortable.
Bored.
But the civil servant said: "This person is unusual."
"Huh?" Hu Mu raised his eyebrows with doubt in his eyes.
The official said: "I am... I am the son of Duke Xia..."
Hu Mu didn't react for a moment, so he asked: "Which Xia Gong?"
The official said: "Who else is it? It is Duke Xia Yuan Ji Xia, the Minister of Household Affairs who just took office."
Hu Mu was suddenly shocked.
In fact, the Hu family and the Xia family have a personal relationship. Xia Yuanji gave Hu Mu a lot of help at the beginning. After all, they were still from the same hometown. Xia Yuanji was older and had more seniority in the court than Hu Guang.
Much deeper.
Therefore, when he was young, Hu Mu was pulled by his father and visited Xia Yuanji.
At that time, Xia Yuanji also gave him many books and taught him to study hard and aspire to be a famous minister in the future.
Of course, now that Xia Yuanji's official appointment has come to an end, everyone rumored that Xia Yuanji had offended the emperor.
But even so, thinking of Xia Yuanji's contribution, Zhu Di did not add any crime, but allowed him to go to the village safely. In addition to giving him a lot of rewards when he became an official, he also added grace and gave Xia Yuanji the title of Taibao.
, asking him to return to his hometown for retirement.
This kind of favor and treatment is worthy of Xia Yuanji.
But Hu Mu didn't expect that people from the Xia family would actually come here.
After pondering for a moment, it would be offensive if other people came to the Postal Department, but the Xia family has such a great reputation after all. If they wanted to defect to the Postal Department, once word spread, it would definitely shock the world.
Hu Mu did not hesitate for too long and finally said: "Please come and prepare some tea."
After a while, someone came into the hall.
Hu Mu also recognized this person as Xia Xuan, the son of Xia Yuanji.
Speaking of which, Xia Yuanji is much older than Hu Guang, but Hu Mu is much older than Xia Xuan. This is because Xia Xuan is the son of Xia Yuanji in his old age.
Don't underestimate this Xia Xuan. Although he is young, in fact, with his father's protection and the court's courtesy to ministers, he has actually been ranked as a fifth-rank official at a young age.
If nothing unexpected happens, if he continues his qualifications, it is inevitable that he will hold a high position like Temple Minister or Shaoqing in a place like Taichang Temple in the future, and it is not impossible to be ranked third grade.
This is actually a bit similar to Hu Mu's brother. Hu Mu's brother was a Yin official in the imperial court and now also holds an idle position in Taichang Temple.
Hu Mu stood up, showed some friendliness, smiled at Xia Xuan and said, "How come Brother Shi has time to come?"
Xia Xuan saluted Hu Mu, and then said: "I came here to pay my respects. I hope that I can be at the postal department for the ambassador's dispatch."
Hu Mu was stunned and said in surprise: "Isn't Shidi on official business in Taichang Temple?"
This really surprised Hu Mu!
Xia Xuan said: "Just now, Yudi has resigned from the post of worship in Taichang Temple. Now he has no official position and is light-hearted."
As soon as these words came out, Hu Mu was dumbfounded.
He looked at Xia Xuan, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Is it because of your father?"
In fact, even if Xia Yuanji became official, he was still the crown prince's Taibao after all. Moreover, Xia Yuanji had very good connections in the court. Whether it was Xie Jin, Hu Guang, or Jin Youzi, they all received favors from Xia Yuanji. Logically speaking, even if the emperor
He has lost some trust, but after all, he still cares about the relationship between the monarch and his subjects. Xia Xuan's future in this life can be foreseen.
But this Xia Xuan resigned from his post without any reason, which is really incredible.
So Hu Mu's first thought was, was it because His Majesty was still angry with Xia Yuanji? Because of this, Xia Xuan was worried about attracting the emperor's censure, so she simply resigned like her father.
However, although Hu Mu thought this way, he felt that it was impossible, because even if Xia Yuanji became an official, in terms of salary, although he would no longer be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, it is impossible for His Majesty to keep his eyes on Xia Xuan, a little queen.
Always offer it to your head.
Xia Xuan shook his head and said, "This is what Yudi wants."
Hu Mu looked at Xia Xuan strangely, becoming even more suspicious.
Xia Xuan said: "After my father became an official, Yudi and my father had some disputes. My father thought that the rules were now in chaos. But Yudi thought that this was the time for men to make progress, and he did not agree with many of my father's practices, especially
It was my father who made such a big mistake. As a son of a man, I am deeply ashamed. Although my father thinks this is nothing, it is just someone who wants to take the opportunity to retaliate against him, but my foolish brother thinks that although the world has always been
This is the case, but as a minister, how can you just follow the rules? In the end... Yudi simply left home in anger and resigned from the official position in Taichang Temple. At first, he wanted to find a job in the Railway Department, but unfortunately, the Ministry of Railways, Zhili
The posts in the Railway Department are full, but there are quite a few vacancies in the Jiangxi Railway Department, but we need to go to Jiangxi, which is too far after all. After much thought, I decided to come to the Postal Department to try my luck."
After hearing this, Hu Mu couldn't help but sigh. He really didn't expect it to be like this!
However, Xia Yuanji had a son at an old age, and he doted on his son extremely much. This also created Xia Xuan's willful temperament. In fact, Hu Mu had heard about this for a long time.
If Hu Mu dares to point his finger in Hu Guang's face and scold you for doing something wrong, and dares to run away from home, or even resign without permission, I'm afraid three of his legs will be completely broken.
Hu Mu smiled bitterly and said, "Who else is there besides you?"
"There are also a few cousins who were friends with Yudi in the clan school. They have long been dissatisfied with mediocrity and want to try their luck."
Hu Mu said dumbfounded: "This railway department doesn't care whether you have a job or not, and it doesn't care who your father is."
Hu Mu should choose to say ugly things first, lest they regret it later.
"My foolish brother has been prepared for a long time."
Seeking merit, if it wasn’t for my foolish brother’s seasickness, I’m afraid he would have been on a ship heading to Java by now.”
"This matter..." Hu Mu still hesitated, and said after considering: "I still want to ask your father for his advice, but I really don't dare to make the decision. Otherwise..."
Xia Xuan, however, raised his head and raised his voice unconsciously, saying: "I am me, my father is my father, I am a supervisor, and I have held some idle official positions. Although I am not proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, I am also good at it.
You can write and do math. Your postal department keeps saying that you are short of people and want to recruit talented people. Now, you are leaving the people who came to work for you, but you are pushing back and blocking. Is this the attitude of a polite corporal? "
The more Xia Xuan said, the more excited he became: "If Brother Shi recognizes that my talents are not enough to be in the Postal Department, I will leave right away! At worst, I will go to Jiangxi or other places. The sky is high and the sea is vast, and a man who is a real man will always have somewhere to go..."
"But if you are employing people, and people like Yudi are still useful, then naturally, please accept them. I will do my best, so why should I say more?"
His words were so powerful that Hu Mu had to treat them with caution.
Xia Xuan is a very strong man. If we send him away now, I am afraid that tomorrow he will go around and tell people that the Postal Service refuses to accept the Magi, which is ruining his own job!
Immediately, Hu Mu said: "It's just that since you are new here, then... I'm afraid you have to start as a postman."
Xia Xuan said nonchalantly: "This is what I want."
Hu Mu added: "Nowadays, at all the inns, some remote villages are often the most short of manpower. I'm afraid I will have to suffer a lot if I go here."
Xia Xuan said resolutely: "Why not?"
Now that the conversation has come to this point, Hu Mu can no longer refuse.
Hu Mu was not vague, and immediately ordered someone to inquire. After a while, a clerk came, came close to his ear, and whispered a few words.
Hu Mu then looked at Xia Xuan and said: "The one that is most in need of people right now is Pingtan Station. If you are willing to go, you can make the trip tomorrow. As for your tribe, there will naturally be other arrangements."
Xia Xuan had no objection and responded directly, saying immediately: "Thank you very much, Ambassador."
Xia Xuan's temper was also straightforward. After the matter was settled, he did not stay any longer and left directly.
After watching Xia Xuan leave, Hu Mu was still a little stunned. To be honest, this person... made him a little confused.
"As expected, he is the only son in the family, hey..." Hu Mu couldn't help but sigh.
…………
The next day, Xia Xuan set off in a hurry.
At this time, in Xia Yuanji's apartment in the capital, someone hurriedly found Xia Yuanji.
"Xia Gong... I heard from Taichang Temple that the young master has resigned..."
Xia Yuanji: "..."
Although quarrels between father and son were commonplace, Xia Yuanji naturally had a special preference for this child who was nearly forty years old and was finally born.
But Xia Yuanji had just been hit by his official career, and now his family was uneasy. It would not be an exaggeration to say it was a double blow.
Xia Yuanji said calmly: "Come on...he has no intention of pursuing an official career...it's okay...to study at home...there is nothing wrong with it. Call him back and tell him that my father will not blame him..."
The man frowned and said, "Young Master, you have... left."
"Gone?" Xia Yuanji was stunned and said without knowing why, "Where have you gone?"
"After going to Pingtan Station, he ran to join the Postal Department and became a postman of Pingtan Station... Early in the morning, when I heard that he had packed his luggage and went to Pingtan to take up his post."
Xia Yuanji: "..."
"Master...Master..."
Xia Yuanji actually froze in place, the relaxed and indifferent look on his face had long since disappeared.
"master……"
After a long time, Xia Yuanji started to move. He felt that his whole body was numb, and now he began to breathe normally.
"Hey..." Xia Yuanji came back to his senses, feeling powerless for a moment, and sighed: "The worst things in the world happen to these young people who don't know how to deal with the world..."
"Master, do you want to ask someone to chase you?"
"Where is Pingtan?"
"In the Chief Envoy Office of Fujian...near the sea..."
"Ends of the world?"
"Yes, ends of the earth."
Xia Yuanji: "..."
"master……"
Xia Yuanji suddenly became depressed. Even when he became an official, he had never seen him so depressed.
He finally gave a wry smile and said: "You can chase someone back, but if you can't, let him go."
…………
Inside Wenyuan Pavilion, every time Zhang Anshi went there, he would see several bachelors busy.
The issue of hidden households has been regarded by His Majesty as something that shakes the foundation and foundation of the country. Because of this, he has given repeated orders.
As a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, I must figure out His Majesty's wishes at this time and do my best to get this matter done.
Therefore, for different prefectures and counties, in addition to dispatching a large number of patrol inspections, each prefecture and county must also be given warnings.
The only worry is that they are still taking chances.
Therefore, at this time, no one came to drink tea with Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi could also get some fragments of words from their mouths.
The good news is that a certain prefecture and a certain county has achieved initial results.
There is also some bad news, saying that it has caused dissatisfaction among local people.
But no matter what, things always have to be pushed forward, and at this juncture, no one dares to be perfunctory.