The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

Because Gao Xun was found in the secret way, rectifying the secret way became the most important thing at the beginning of the new year in Chang'an City. Shen Jia's Ministry of Industry and Shuntian Mansion were responsible for this matter together.

Shen Jia once thought about building a sewer that connects the whole city. Not only can it beautify the environment, but it can also help drain floods and fight floods during the rainy season. It just so happens that digging a secret tunnel is also a big project, so it's better to do it slowly.

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry doesn’t care much, and the left servant Chen Mian is not a competitive person. Shen Jia seems to have the most say in the Ministry of Industry. Everyday decisions are left to him, even the emperor is looking for a job. The department discussed it, and Xuan Shenjia went directly to discuss it.

Chen Mian's subordinates had some opinions on this, "My lord, Mr. Shen has not been in the Ministry of Industry for a long time, and his buttocks have not yet settled down, and he doesn't even know what to do, why did you let him pass you? "

Chen Mian personally liked Shen Jia very much, otherwise he would not have thought of marrying his daughter to him at the beginning, although he did not have this fate in the end, he still admired Shen Jia.

"I know that you are fighting for the injustice of this official, but this is something that this official does not dispute. You don't need to pay too much attention to it. Shen Jia is valued by the emperor. It is something that both civil and military officials in the court know. With him discussing matters with the emperor, everything can be easily resolved. Oh, have you forgotten the plan to allocate farmland that was made the year before last? Due to various reasons, it has not been implemented, but Mr. Shen only went to the emperor once, and the matter was resolved smoothly, even with a lot of money He allocated 1 taels. For another example, he said that he wanted to plan carriageways in the city and set up public bus stops. Donkey carts were installed at each point. People only need to spend one copper coin to go anywhere in the city. How convenient.

Although many people are not willing to spend this copper coin, if you are going out with children or people with limited mobility, this penny is too cost-effective. How come no one has thought of these methods before?I see that Shen Jia's actions after becoming an official are all sincerely doing things for the people. What is rare is that he is talented and virtuous, and he is also protected by the emperor. What's wrong with having him in charge of the Ministry of Industry? "

This is also the reason everyone thinks about. As an official, who doesn't want the immediate boss to be capable, communicative, caring about subordinates, and hardworking in the background? Shen Jia has gathered almost all the advantages, except for being too young and too inexperienced outside.

They also knew about the donkey carts. People with a discerning eye knew that this was a business that required the government to subsidize money. The Ministry of Households did not agree at first, and the cabinet did not nod. After all, officials and gentlemen do not need donkey carts to go out. , they naturally don't pay too much attention to things that are not good for them.

Later, it was Shen Jia who presented the paper alone to the emperor, attaching detailed implementation rules and a budget. In addition to the fare income, there was also an advertising income in the budget, which was countless times higher than the fare, which basically offset the expenses. The emperor approved it without even thinking about it.

At first everyone thought he was thinking too well. What advertising fee does a donkey cart have?It's not like a newspaper can sell tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of copies, and countless people will read it.

How could anyone want to wait for the donkey cart to be built? Everyone was stunned. The donkey cart was not open, but a shed was simply built with tarpaulin, and Shen Jia asked merchants who were willing to pay to write the name of the shop on the tarpaulin. You can charge 20 taels of silver for a car, and it's only for one year. After one year, you have to invite new bids to be eligible to continue using this advertisement. When it first came out, I don't know how many people secretly scolded Shen Jia for being black.

Many merchants who are willing to spend this money are also looking at the face of the merchants. They thought it was a waste of time, but after a few days, they found that the business in the store has improved a lot. After asking, they realized that it was never. Often they see the name of the merchant on the donkey cart, so among the shops selling the same thing, they are more willing to choose the one they have heard of.

In fact, some merchants have discovered the powerful effect of advertisements in newspapers, but newspapers only come out once a month, and those who can be ranked are merchants who have already said hello or have a strong background. It is not easy to publish an advertisement.

But donkey carts are different. Quan Changan has invested at least a hundred donkey carts. It is relatively easy to compete for a place. Later, when it was full, a businessman came up with a good way and offered to donate a donkey cart. The government only asks to write the name of its own business.

"Having said that, Mr. Shen is still a bit too philistine, too fussy about money, and all he does is small favors and small favors. It's not grand enough, and he has less experience." A doctor surnamed Lu said, this The official surnamed Lu and Lu Hongbin are still distant relatives, and they especially dislike Shen Jia, the airborne boss.

Chen Mian comforted: "He is still so young. We were far behind him when we first joined the job. Take your time. If you are interested, you can teach Mr. Shen more. I think Mr. Shen is a studious person."

When Chen Mian returned home, he heard that someone was coming from his hometown in Tongzhou. He changed his official uniform before going to the living room to meet him. Then he saw his elder brother's youngest son shyly hiding behind his father, looking ashamed to meet others.

"What's wrong with Ah Jin?" Chen Mian asked amusedly. He knew this nephew was spoiled and domineering since he was a child.

Chen Mian's eldest brother sighed, dragged his son over and knelt down on him, "Second brother, this dead child is getting more and more outrageous, even... broke the leg of the son who trusted Tongzhou county magistrate, even though He didn't dare to let him lose a leg, but it's always embarrassing to live in Tongzhou, and I thought to myself, your sister-in-law and parents have indulged him too much on weekdays, and there is no one to scold him for making mistakes. I don't care. I’ve got him, I want you to help discipline him for a while.”

Chen Mian took a look at his nephew, and saw that although he was sleepy, he had an unconvinced look on his face, like a little beast that dared not speak out, so he asked, "Ah Jin, do you know what's wrong?"

Chen Jingui replied, poking his neck: "I'm not wrong, it was that kid who first condoned his subordinates to beat people, and I just punished them slightly."

"Well, boy, what does it matter to you if he beat someone? Did he beat you? He still punished you slightly? Who do you think you are? If it wasn't for your second uncle and sister-in-law, you would have been killed by the other party!"

Chen Mian stroked his beard and laughed, "Okay, get up, since it's helping others to do good deeds, there's no need to be harsh. It's fine if people let me go. Ah Jin is not too young, and the imperial examination is hopeless. Why don't you follow?" I have practiced for a few years, and I will get a job under the Yamen in the future. Although I will not be able to enter the ranks, I will still be an official. At that time, I will accumulate some contacts and experience, and then spend money to donate to an official, and my future will not be too bad."

With his words, the elder brother was relieved, left a box full of silver bills, and returned to Tongzhou that day.

As soon as Chen Jingui saw his father leave, he immediately pulled his second uncle's sleeve and asked, "Second uncle, is there an official named Shen in the capital? He is young and handsome."

Chen Mian knew who it was as soon as he heard this, and asked curiously: "Why are you asking this? Do you know Mr. Shen?"

Chen Jingui's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly: "You know him? Can...can you arrange for me to be an assistant by his side? It's okay to give money!"

Chen Mian frowned and asked: "What's the matter with you? Why do you want to work with Mr. Shen? And it's very good, you, a young master of the Chen family, went to be someone else's slave, and your parents knew about it, and they might blame me for not taking good care of you. And you."

"How could it be, second uncle, you are in a high position, and I, a boy who knows nothing, can't help you. Why don't you start from the bottom, I don't want to be his slave, I just go to his side to exercise .”

"Second Uncle, don't worry, I know Mr. Shen. Just take me to him, and he will definitely be willing to accept me." Chen Jingui thought well, his second uncle is a dignified servant of the Ministry of Industry, and the surname Shen must be just A petty official will definitely keep him for his second uncle's sake.

When he came to the capital, he thought that he would have to ask many people to get information about the young official, but he didn't expect that he was a famous person. He thought about it too. If he didn't have any skills, how could he be sent out as an imperial envoy?

Chen Mian was also happy to hear that he knew Shen Jia. He and Shen Jia were not in the same generation, and many things could not be said together. If his nephew could really get in touch with Shen Jia, he would not have to worry about his future.

He said happily: "Let's go, I'll take you to Shen's mansion for a visit." He hurriedly asked people to pack up the presents. Today, there were many local specialties and some rare imported products brought by his brother from Tongzhou, and he packed some of them. Then he took his nephew to Shen's residence.

Shen Jia was talking with Zuo Jiangyi and other officials of the household department in the study. After Gao Xun died, the position of director of the Accounting Department was vacated, and no successor had been decided yet, so Zuo Jiangyi and others came to Shen Jia to find out. .

"The emperor is not yet ready for this matter, and we have to wait for the reply from the Gao family. If the Gao family is willing to continue sending people to Chang'an, this position will probably be reserved for the Gao family." Shen Jia listened to Zhao Zhang about this matter. mentioned.

Zhao Zhang killed Gao Xun and asked Ling Jingyun to bring a secret letter to the Gao family. If it goes well, the successor of the Gao family will be settled soon. At that time, this person will be taken to the capital, or, in the future, the descendant of the Gao family will He has been living in the capital all the time. As for Hexi, I am afraid that it will have nothing to do with the Gao family in the near future.

Zuo Jiangyi thought that the emperor felt indebted to the Gao family because he didn't take good care of Gao Xun, and wanted to compensate the Gao family.

"It's not long since Mr. Gao took office. I didn't expect to encounter such a disaster. He is humble and polite, and treats his subordinates well. It's a pity."

Shen Jia didn't answer. Everyone has their own opinions on what kind of person Gao Xun is, not to mention that he has always been good at superficiality. He has not been in Chang'an for a long time, and I heard that he is already a guest of various aristocratic families. Calling friends and friends to go together, a great reputation spread in Chang'an in a short period of time.

Coupled with his appearance and background, there are not too many people in the capital who want to marry the Gao family.

Shen Jia originally wanted to keep them for dinner, but his servants came to report that Chen Shilang from the Ministry of Industry had arrived, and the few of them took the initiative to leave.

Shen Jia wanted to go out to meet Chen Shilang and send them out by the way. Zuo Jiangyi told him in a low voice on the way: "My lord, I think Gao Xun's death was not simple, he didn't look like he was poisoned by an assassin, and he himself was not as bad as the legend said. Well, they're all blind."

Shen Jia said flatly: "People are gone, so there's no point in thinking about it. You go back and wait for the news. If the Gao family doesn't arrange to enter the household department this time, I will fight for that position for you."

"Wh... what? My lord, what is the virtue of this... this subordinate? And didn't you agree to let the subordinate go to the Ministry of Industry to help you?" Zuo Jiangyi asked anxiously.

"The Ministry of Industry doesn't have much room for you to play, so it's better to stay in the Ministry of Households, and you will be more helpful to me if you gain a firm foothold in the Ministry of Households." Shen Jia glanced at Zuo Jiangyi, who was still a little hesitant, but in the end Still nodded in agreement.