Chapter 42: Going to the Ministry of Households to Ask for a Salary
The next day, Chu Zishan arrived at Hubu by car. Before he got off the bus, he heard the occasional sound of mules and horses amidst the noise of people.
She lifted the curtain and looked outside, and saw a long queue of people queuing from the door of the Ministry of Revenue. The people queuing up seemed to be servants of officials' families. There were also many carriages, donkey carts, tricycles, etc. parked under the steps.
"The Prime Minister's Mansion, the monthly salary is 300,000 yuan, 20 spring clothes, 30 pieces of silk, 100 taels of cotton, 100 shi of millet, 1,600 jin of silver charcoal, 7 shi of salt..."
The officer who handed out the salary was singing loudly according to the booklet, and the other two officers also helped the officials' servants to carry the salary to the carriage, which filled three carriages.
"Hey, get out of the way, get out of the way, make way for the Prime Minister's carriage... As for you, you have no eyesight!"
The officer shouted loudly and asked the dragon to move to the side. He turned around and looked at the slave on the carriage with a flattering smile: "Okay, go ahead."
The servant in the carriage didn't even look at the servant, raised his whip and shouted, the carriage started and drove away from the household department.
"Who's next?"
A young boy hurriedly came forward, nodded and bowed: "Master Cha, I am a servant of the Shulang family of the Hanlin Academy..."
The servant's smile faded, and he glanced at the boy proudly: "You are paid quarterly, come back in April."
The boy cried sadly: "Master, I came last season, and you said I would distribute it next season. It's been half a year, and the family really can't support it anymore. Could you please give me some first..."
The officer glared and said angrily: "Chaoting salaries are distributed according to regulations. Do you think it's a vegetable market and you bring a bargainer with you? Go ahead and get away quickly, don't delay the people behind you from receiving their salaries."
"Master, please..." The boy bowed and begged the servant repeatedly, but the servant pushed him away: "Next one."
The boy walked down the steps with a sad face, sighed helplessly, put his hands in his hands and walked away dejectedly.
Chu Zishan looked at the desolate background of the young man and sighed at the harshness of the world.
She frowned: "Isn't the salary paid every month? Why is there talk of quarterly payment?"
The nun who came with her quickly responded: "Girl, it is supposed to be distributed every month, but when it comes to the household department, it is divided into three, six, and nine. Those who are distributed that month are important ministers and courtiers with real power in the court. Secondly,
Officials with substantial positions are paid quarterly, while civil servants and shadowy officials without power are paid once every six months or a year."
Chu Zishan: "Then our houfu is the last rank, powerless Yinguan?"
Mammy replied: "Only those who have hereditary titles are called Yin Guan. The old man is still alive and is a first-class general. Our family should have distributed it that month."
Chu Zishan sneered: "So, Hubu thinks that since my grandfather is gone, the women and children of our Chu family can be manipulated at will? Humph, they are a bunch of snobs who look down on others."
"Well, big girl, the Department of Revenue is not an ordinary yamen, so please don't be impulsive..."
Chu Zishan looked at the nervous grandma: "Don't worry, we are polite."
She got up and got off the carriage, walked up the steps, and walked directly into the door of the household department.
"Stop, you are not allowed to trespass into the Ministry of Household Office!"
A police officer came over and blocked Chu Zishan's way.
Chu Zishan pointed inside: "I'm looking for the Minister of Hubu."
Hearing this, the officer winked at the officer next to him, looked at Chu Zishan and softened his tone a little, saying, "What do you want from the Minister? Do you have a message? I will convey it to you. If the Minister sees you, then..."
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Chu Zishan saw a guard sneaking into the household department. She gave the guard in front of her a cold look: "No, I'll go find it myself."
After saying that, he pushed away the servant and strode into the household department.
"Stop," the officer yelled, pulling out his sword and trying to catch up.
Chu Chun raised his hand and slapped a bronze medal in front of the officer: "You dog slave, even the tiger and the brave man dare to stop you."
While the officer was stunned, in the early spring and midsummer, the grandma entered the door with a panic-stricken look on her face.
Chu Zishan went straight to the study room where the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs worked. Looking at several buildings, she stepped up to the second floor.
Regarding the salary issue, it was obviously the Ministry of Household Affairs that was holding back from granting it to her, but she could not openly argue with the big household department.
The quarrel broke out and let the world know that the Houfu was reduced to the embarrassing situation of the third-class salary release, which in turn caused the Houfu to lose its dignity.
She can't rely on force to speak, otherwise, what is reasonable will become unreasonable.
This matter must be solved from the root cause, which is the father of the child whose legs she chopped off, the Minister of Tobe.
When she arrived at the chamberlain's study, she pushed the door open and looked around. There was no one inside. The tea cup on the table was full of tea and was still steaming.
This man was informed by the police and went into hiding.
She raised her eyebrows, walked behind the big desk, sat down, picked up the teapot and poured herself a drink: "The waiter knew that I was coming, so he prepared the tea."
She took a sip, and her mouth was filled with the rich aroma of tea. She nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it's good tea. Come, in the early spring and the osmanthus and autumn, grandma will come and taste it too. Don't live up to the kindness of the minister."
Two hours later, the Minister of Household Affairs was hiding behind the Moon Gate, stretching his head from time to time to look at his study room. Through the wide open door, he could see his colorful clothes swaying.
The murderer who caused his youngest son to break his leg was right in front of him. He gritted his teeth in hatred, but he did not dare to rush over and avenge his son's blood.
Over the years, he had tried every means to embarrass the Marquis, and even instigated officials to embarrass the Chu family. Only when he saw the Chu family struggling could he feel a little less resentful.
The evil woman suddenly came to his door. She must have heard that he had caused trouble for the Chu family and came to settle a score with him. He hid in a hurry, thinking that the evil woman would leave after seeing his absence and couldn't stay for more than an hour and a half.
The laughter that came out showed no intention of leaving. She had to wait for him.
After meeting the evil woman, is he still alive?
He thought for a while and called a clerk to whisper.
When Yuanwailang walked up to the second floor, he heard the sound of playing mahjong and the laughter of women. He stroked his beard, the corners of his mouth drooped, and he looked grimacing.
When they came to the study, they saw Chu Zishan playing mahjong with two maids and an old lady with smiles on their faces. Chu Zishan was facing the door when he saw someone coming in: "The minister is not here. If you have anything to do, wait until he comes back."
"Haha, I am here for Miss Chu."
Yuanwailang walked in, looked at Chu Zishan with a friendly smile, and nodded slightly.
"Who are you?" Chu Zishan looked at the person coming while playing mahjong.
"Oh, I am a member of the Integrity and Pensions Department. I heard that Miss Chu performed a sword dance at the spring school banquet that amazed everyone. I am very sorry that I could not see her. I didn't want Miss Chu to come to my door today.
"Bu, it turns out that the eldest girl is not only brave, but also a great beauty who will conquer the entire country..."
"Hey, this gentleman's mouth looks like it's covered in honey." Chuchun curled her lips and looked at Yuan Wailang.
"Secretary of Integrity and Pensions, isn't that the one in charge of disbursing salaries?" Chu Zishan asked.
"Yes, yes, it is my duty to distribute salaries to all officials." Yuanwailang said with a smile.
"That's just right." Chu Zishan stood up, took a brochure from his arms and handed it to Yuan Wai Lang: "Excuse me, Master Yuan Wai Lang, please give me the salary of the Houfu."
Yuanwailang looked at the brochure, and the smile on his face deepened: "It turns out that the eldest lady is here for the salary of the Marquis. I have to talk to the eldest lady carefully about this. Everything in this world must be prioritized.
The same is true for the distribution of salaries. To put it bluntly, the treasury is empty, so some people in urgent need must be paid first. For example, the emperor has just made a decree, and must ensure the supply of border towns. There is also the need to raise honest silver. This is the emperor's encouragement to praise honest officials.
Set...
Chu Zishan raised his finger and pointed at Yuan Wai Lang: "Master Yuan Wai Lang, aren't you talking about the emperor's decree? This household has owed me the salary of the Marquis for more than ten months, and it has been delayed before. How can I feel that
Wait, your household department is deliberately targeting my champion Houfu?"
"How is this possible for the Marquis? The treasury has been short of money for more than a day or two. The emperor has always said that there is no money anywhere. The border towns must not be cut off from supplies. The Ministry of Revenue is also in a real dilemma, so they want to release salaries and separate levels.
Distribute it to those in urgent need first, so that a sum of money can be saved to support border towns.
Haha, your champion, the Houfu family, has a great career, and it is not enough to live on just this salary. I just heard that the eldest girl made a marriage agreement with the extremely wealthy Shang Jun. On the day Shang Jun went to propose the marriage, he attracted ten people to the Houfu.
There are several boxes of gold, silver and jewelry, which is quite enviable.
Having said that, the emperor asked for full support to the border town. The person fighting in the border town was none other than the eldest girl's grandfather, the champion marquis. As the family members, the champion marquis must bear the brunt of supporting the emperor's decision. The salary of the marquis should be entrusted to the back first.
Well, when the Ministry of Household Affairs has money, I will personally send all the salary to the Marquis Mansion, and I will also report to the Emperor the eldest daughter's careless act of serving the country loyally."
"Hahaha……"
Chu Zishan slapped the table and laughed.
This foreign minister was so sharp-tongued that he stopped her mouth by saying that he was supporting the war in the border town. He also used the extremely wealthy Gu Yimo as an excuse. It was clearly a salary that she deserved from the palace, but instead she became a petty person.
, disrespecting the holy will, being unfaithful and unfilial...
The Minister of Household Affairs sent this person to deal with her, held her up on a high position, and played with her like killing people with blunt knives.
Chu Zishan suppressed his smile and played with the white jade mahjong with his slender fingers. He looked at Yuan Wai Lang with a chill in his beautiful eyes and said, "Yuan Wai Lang is really clever in killing with one hand, but that's not what he said.
It is a matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor. We, the Chu family, protect our family and the country for Daxia. The court of Daxia should give me a salary. This is a right thing. However, when I came to receive my salary, I was talked about by a foreign minister, as if I was ignorant and unfaithful.
It seems unfilial."
"Well, I don't mean that..." Yuanwailang still had a smile on his face.
"You don't have to quibble. I know what you and Mr. Shilang mean. But you said that you would support the war in the border town. I will go back empty-handed today. You tell Mr. Shilang that I will give him seven days. If you don't give him his salary,
Send it to my champion residence, then..."
She suddenly raised her hand and threw a handful of white jade mahjong to the ground, which was smashed into pieces: "You are responsible for the consequences!"
After saying that, she stood up and strode out of the study, followed by Chuchun and others.
Yuan Wailang held his head in fear, and when he heard the footsteps disappear, he dared to walk out of the study, caressing his beating chest, and looked at the majestic figure downstairs: "This one is not as easy to fool as Mrs. Chu."