Chapter 877: Thoughts on Ji Zi Juan

 When meeting the prefect Zhu Zhiren, Feng Ziying also observed him carefully.

Feng Ziying didn’t believe him at all when he said that the other party was old, frail and lacked energy.

Although this man is already fifty-eight years old, his face is fair and prosperous, and his eyes are particularly energetic. Although he looks sickly, his speech is clear and orderly.

This man has served as the prefect of Yongping Prefecture for more than four and almost five years. If nothing else happens, he will either become an official or transfer to another position in more than a year.

Of course, it is not ruled out that this person can still be promoted. This situation is not uncommon. Things that are not linked to one's political performance often happened in the Zhou Dynasty. It is difficult for you to use a unified standard to evaluate.

"Ziying, Dongxian and Zishu have already written to me before you came. Even brother Boxiao also wrote to me to praise Ziying's talent. I am also very happy in my heart. The situation in Yongping Mansion must be Ziying has also heard about it and is not optimistic. I have been an official here for almost five years. The people here are tough and there are many cunning people. Due to my health, I am often dizzy and bedridden, so I have been delayed in my official duties. ,…”

The introduction was half-truth and half-false, with a bit of self-blame. Of course, Feng Ziying could only listen and couldn't say more.

“..., Ziying is here, she should go all out, there are many cunning officials in the mansion, Ziying needs to be careful, there are also two general judges and officials in the mansion, Ziying should work together,..."

After chatting for a long time, Feng Ziying served tea to see off the guests, and Feng Ziying left.

 The next step is to meet with colleagues.

Tongpan is the third-ranking figure in the mansion, and is equivalent to being in charge of grain, water conservancy, rivers and other affairs. He is the most important role among Zuoer officials after Tongzhi, and his responsibility for affairs is relatively fixed, unlike Tongzhi's position in each mansion. The status and responsibility for affairs depend more on the attitude of the second division chief, but since there are no second division divisions in the prefectures of Northern Zhili, it is more determined by the prefect.

The responsibilities of the prosecutor are more clear, that is, they are responsible for criminal matters, but the prefect must personally decide when it comes to litigation, and the specific investigation includes the execution room and prison department in the Fuzhong, as well as the execution rooms in each county, so they mainly assist the prefect in reviewing various criminal cases. The case is ready for the prefect to finalize the case.

In addition to the most important general judges and recommended officials, the following are various officials from the Experience Department, Zhaomo Office, Prison Department, Confucianism Officer, Taxation Department, Zazao Bureau, Hebo Office and Inspection Department. Everyone came to see them one by one, so Feng Ziying naturally had to speak to them one by one. This was something Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia had specially explained before coming.

After all, this is Feng Ziying's first time to go out as an official, and she has to go to the government all at once. It can be said that she has to deal directly with the lowest-level officials. Besides, you are good at planning and have profound knowledge, but when it comes to daily chores at the lowest level, it is completely It's another matter. Human nature is unavoidable, and if you don't understand the importance of supporting officials and subordinates in places like this, you will definitely suffer a lot in the future.

Feng Ziying naturally understands the truth. After all, he was a cadre from a township in his previous life. He also knows the interests of the grassroots officials below. Of course, going back four hundred years in this world, the situation in the Zhou Dynasty must be different from that time, but some basic The essence has not changed much.

When Feng Ziying left the inner hall, Zhu Zhiren slowly picked up the tea cup and took a sip carefully without raising his head. He also lost the previous kindness and kindness, but gained a bit more solemnity after calm thought.

 “Zeren, how do you feel?” Putting down the tea cup, Zhu Zhiren raised his head slightly and returned to his normal state.

Regarding Dong Weng's change, the middle-aged scribe who had moved from behind him to the lower right corner on the opposite side was also pondering, and seemed to find it difficult to answer this question.

"What, it's hard to answer? Or do you still feel that you can't see through it?" Zhu Zhiren raised his lips slightly, which is intriguing, "If he is really a simple person, how can he become such a famous person as Xiao Feng Xiuzuan, and dare to single-handedly break into the hinterland of the Tumut people? Dare to risk the disapproval of the world, oh, dare to risk the disapproval of the north, to promote the plan of opening up the sea?"

"Do you think Dong Weng can't see through it?" The middle-aged scribe raised his eyebrows, "Looking at Dong Weng talking to this man, he didn't speak many words and pretended to listen, but in fact he had already made up his mind and made up his mind. His eyes were calm and his eyebrows were clear. However, he is not impatient at all, and from what I can see, he seems to be a person with a tough temperament."

"Can a tough temperament alone be worthy of such praise from Dongxian and Zishu? Brother Boxiao just praised it in his letter. The strategy of opening up the sea is not new. The key lies in how to balance and how to refine the specific strategy. Without the full support of Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia, Balance would have coincided with the emperor's intention and caught up with the Ningxia rebellion. Well, no matter how good the wishes were, they could only be shelved in the pile of old papers in Wenyuan Pavilion."

Zhu Zhiren sneered.

 “In Dong Weng’s opinion, this son has gained a false reputation and is actually not very useful?…” The middle-aged scribe was surprised.

"That's not the case. Even with the push from Qiao Qi and others, and the emperor's approval, the specific strategy still has to admit this son's ability. The shipping department is not new, and the sea tax is also what it should be, but this The setting up of the franchise fee and the annual bidding are ingenious, and the Dongpan Reclamation Development is even more of a miracle. It can perfectly combine salt affairs and reclamation, and attract Longyou merchants, Anfu merchants, and Yangzhou salt merchants all at once. It’s in the bag, so I have to accept it.”

Zhu Zhiren couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "It is said that all the upright people in the North are born, but I didn't expect that there would be a scholar who is so familiar with economic strategies but also knows how to be flexible. It is really rare. No wonder Qi Yongtai Qiao Yingjia They regarded him as a treasure, and they did not hesitate to suppress the voice of the northern scholar and send him here to avoid the limelight."

 “Dong Weng, are you just hiding from the limelight?” The middle-aged scholar smiled.

"Haha, Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia also have great confidence in him. Dongxian and Zishu also think that this son is extraordinary, but excellence in political strategy does not necessarily reflect the ability to deal with officials, servants and gentry below. Without the ten years and eight years of polishing below, who can say that he really understands the rules of our land in Dazhou?"

 Zhu Zhiren's heart-wrenching words made the middle-aged scholar frown a little. It was obvious that this Dong Weng might be optimistic about the future of this new colleague, but not optimistic about his tenure in Yongping Mansion.

"How much impact does the sea-opening plan have on our Yongping Prefecture? It is indeed brave to dare to enter the grassland alone, but what is the meaning of putting it here?" Zhu Zhiren further asked.

"Dong Weng, your words are biased. Lord Tongzhi is the only son of Governor Jiliao. We, Yongping and Jizhen, have many conflicts and constant discords. Don't you also hope that someone can resolve this knot?" said the middle-aged scribe. Somewhat surprised.

"If Feng Ziying is of no use at all, how dare Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia bring him to Yongping? Wouldn't it be better to go to Ningbo or Baoding?" Zhu Zhiren sneered.

"Ah? You mean that Lord Tongzhi could have gone to Ningbo Mansion? Then why didn't he go?" The middle-aged scribe was shocked. This Ningbo Mansion is much better than Yongping Mansion in every aspect, and Ningbo Mansion is much better than Yongping Mansion. If Feng Ziying wanted to set up a municipal shipping department, which was where Feng Ziying's political achievements lay, any fool would know to choose Ningbo Prefecture.

"Haha, Zeren, have you forgotten what this little Feng Xiuzuan is called?" Zhu Zhiren chuckled, "He is a leader of young scholars in the North, even our Huguang talents Yang Wenruo (Yang Sichang) and He Mengzhang (He Fengsheng) are both Give him a few points. He was scolded so miserably by the scholars in the North for his strategy of opening up the sea. Why did he go to Ningbo? Do you want the people in Jiangnan to sing his praises? Then how can he gain a foothold in the North and how can he return to the court in the future? I'm afraid that even Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia can't protect him. If he goes to Ningbo and does nothing, then he will become a dissatisfied person. He will be disliked by both parties, and will end up being an anticlimax. Do you think that with Feng Ziying's temperament, he will tolerate this? "

The middle-aged scholar suddenly realized, "So when you come to Yongping, you want to do something big and not be lonely. Isn't this what you want?"

"I also hope that he will do something big. Behind him are Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia, as well as his father Feng Tang. It would be a pity if these resources are not used, but I am also worried that he will be too passionate and rush forward, and haste makes waste. , it's counterproductive." Zhu Zhiren's tone became calmer, "And he has just arrived. Zeren, you also know that the situation in our house and counties is intricately intertwined. I have been here for five years, and I have barely managed to turn the water around. He has just How can I get started if I haven't been here for a year and a half?"

 “What your lord means is...” The middle-aged scholar hesitated.

"Let's take a look first. Whether it's a mule or a horse, it has to be taken out for a walk. This little Feng Xiuzan has such a great reputation. I really don't want him to live up to his fame. I also appreciate the surprises he brings to me. I don't hesitate to support him, and I can save face in front of Qi Qiao. When Dongxian and Zishu ask, I can also give an explanation. If it is a silver-like pewter spear head, then he wants to harm one party, then It's up to him to go, anyway, he has Qi Qiao and Qi Qiao to endorse him, so at the worst he can find another place."

Zhu Zhiren's calm tone still sounded a little unbelievable to the ears of the middle-aged scholar.

Did he know that he, the Dong Weng, had been holding back for so long, and he would probably not just end up in the position of the prefect of Yongping Prefecture. They said that he was waiting to become an official, but if he really wanted to become an official, why bother with Guan Yingzhen and Guan Yingzhen? Chai Ke and Zheng Jizhi maintained such close contact with several big bosses from Huguang and China. How could they pay so much attention to the attitudes of Guan Yingzhen, Chai Ke and others?

Besides, I, a rich man, also came from a poor family. Now he has one wife and six concubines. The two concubines gave birth to two young sons two years ago and last year. The eldest daughter was just married. The eldest son and the second son failed to study, so they still hope As for Enyin, how could he be willing to take up his official position?

 Look at what you are saying to yourself today. Does it sound like you want to become an official? It's nothing more than placing high hopes, but also worrying that if the expectations are too high, the disappointment will be greater. He still says such things in front of himself that even he himself doesn't believe. Alas, this Dong Weng has also worked hard.

 (End of this chapter)