The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

"Sir Shen, don't be a fool. You should explain clearly how to build it. If you can solve the problem without spending money, I will wait for you." Qin Zhangyuan smiled knowingly at Shen Jia, thinking that three years ago, this young man Ren is still a newcomer in the Hanlin Academy, but he did not expect to be able to dominate the government now, which is convincing.

Shen Jia changed a page of blueprints, and it was still the map of Beicheng, but besides the neat residential houses before, there was an additional area. Shen Jia explained: "I thought that a huge business district could be built here, and it would come from all over the world in the future. , merchants from all over the world can gather here to trade. Not only can large warehouses be built here, but also various inns, restaurants, etc. can be built here. Our Dajin has a vast land and abundant resources, and everything is available. Which small country around is not greedy? It's better to build a commercial area for merchants to do business.

As for the funds mentioned by the minister just now, you can first collect a certain amount of deposit from major commercial banks, such as prepaying 1000 taels, you can choose a shop in the business district, and whoever pays more in advance will be able to give priority to choosing a shop. The location, you can get a pass from the government, and you can give priority to handling things in the future. If you think about it, the owners of major commercial firms will not be stingy with paying.

In addition, the people in the north of the city are indeed poor. Most of them have no land and can only rely on a little labor for a living. The construction of this business district can also provide some business opportunities for the people around. Small traders and hawkers, but for the poor who are struggling to make ends meet, is there anything wrong with being a small peddler? "

"It sounds absurd, Mr. Shen, why do the major commercial firms pay in advance to buy a shop? Your so-called business district has not been seen yet, and merchants are required to spend money to buy a shop first. Who would do such a stupid thing?"

Shen Jia corrected him and said: "Master Wei, you are wrong. You are not buying a shop, but renting it. 1000 taels can probably rent a three-story single-family shop for a whole year."

"You're crazy!" That Lord Wei looked at him in shock, 1000 taels of silver could buy a five-entry mansion in the north of the city, "Master Shen, I'm afraid you don't know the prices in the north of the city?"

The other ministers also agreed one after another, thinking that Shen Jia's idea was too absurd. Is this trying to slaughter the businessman as a fat sheep?Although the imperial court did a lot of such things during the difficult period of the national treasury, but there has never been an official who has such a bad idea to get along with a sheep.

Zhao Zhang listened to the commotion below, and saw that Shen Jia did not flinch at all, so he scolded: "Shut up! Let Shen Aiqing finish."

The main hall was quiet again, Shen Jia coughed, smiled at the emperor on the throne, turned around and said to the Lord Wei: "Master Wei, please come and have a look, the location of the business district marked on the blueprint just now, Chang'an City There are four districts in the southeast, northwest, and the center of the imperial city. When the business district is built, the northern city can be connected to the center. It is only separated from the imperial city by an inland river. Shouldn’t the land be expensive in such a place? "

"This is even more absurd! The imperial city is a sacred place, how can it be defiled by such lowly people? Mr. Shen should get rid of this idea as soon as possible!" Chu Shangshu was so angry that the two Buddhas ascended to heaven, and he had never seen such a shameless person like Shen Jia .

"My lord Chu, is there any king in the world? Chang'an City is only so big. No matter where you live, the untouchables look at the same sky, see the same moon, and breathe the same air as us. What do you call high and low? What about those poor people? If you really don’t like those poor people, why don’t you drive them out of the city?

"You!... You are glib. Could it be that this official is wrong. The imperial city is the palace of the Son of Heaven, and the people living around it are all relatives of the royal family, dignitaries and dignitaries. Are you moving those untouchables here to tarnish the dignity of the royal family?"

When he said this, the royal clan members jumped up to refute, how could they tolerate lowly businessmen and poor people approaching in their territory?Isn't this self-declination?

Shen Jia cast a helpless look at the emperor on the throne, if the officials objected, then this plan would definitely fail.

Seeing the anger of the officials, Zhao Zhang waved his hands, "We will discuss this matter later, if there are no other important matters, let's retreat!"

"Your Majesty, the old minister has something to report." Xu Shoufu stood up and said.

Shen Jia held her chest tightly, and listened intently to him: "Your Majesty, this old minister wants to ask for the grace of the eldest grandson."

"what for?"

"Thanks to the emperor's attention, he promoted Bai Yan to be the prince's assistant minister, but he is too young and has no experience, so it may not be beneficial to start too high. The veteran wants to ask the emperor to let him go out for a few years, and he will come back to serve after he is proficient in common affairs. It's not too late, prince."

Zhao Zhang looked at him, and nodded after a long while, "Xu Baiyan is the young man I admire, and he comes from a famous family. Let's start, as for the position of Zhan Shi in the Eastern Palace... I remember that you have a disciple who is serving as the Temple Chancellor in Dali Temple, let him take over temporarily."

Yao Sicheng, who was named, was stunned for a long time, not sure whether he was the Dali Sicheng mentioned by the emperor. He thought seriously: Are other Dali Temple Chengs also related to Xu Shoufu?

"Master Yao...Master Yao, the emperor is calling for you." The officials beside him looked at him enviously.

Master Yao woke up, straightened his clothes and hat, strode forward, knelt down and thanked him.

Zhao Zhang didn't give him a second look, and waved him back. He just wanted Yao to weigh whether the crown prince was more important than the chief minister. If he chose the latter, then There is no need to stay in the court.

"Reporting to the emperor, the list of the examination has been determined, do you want to announce it at a later date?" This year Chunwei's chief examiner is Qin Zhangyuan.

"Submit the top ten papers for me to review, and I will decide on the list after I have read it."

Qin Zhangyuan agreed, but at the same time, he felt a little uneasy. There were more than one examiner who graded the papers. Everyone has different preferences, and the selected articles also have their own preferences. If the emperor doesn't like the ones he selected, will he blame him?

After the court was over, Qin Zhangyuan stopped Shen Jia and wanted to ask about the emperor's preferences. Although they had dealt with the emperor a lot, they didn't know what he was thinking.

"Qin Zhangyuan don't have to worry, you think a good article must be superior, even if the emperor has a more favorite article, at most it's just a change of order, it's nothing, and I'm sure, even if the emperor has the ranking in his heart If there is any objection, you will not change your decision at will, and when it comes to the palace examination, he will have the final say."

"That's the emperor's wisdom!" Qin Zhangyuan breathed a sigh of relief, and told him about the incident just now, "Master Shen's proposal is very good, it is truly for the people and the country, and you can always do the biggest thing with the smallest cost." Things, this old man really admires, but don't rush everything, and wait for Mr. Shen to really take charge of the Ministry of Industry, then he will have a greater right to speak."

"Master Xie, I thought it was not a big deal. It wouldn't use much money from the national treasury, and it didn't take up anyone's land. Who would have thought that they would reject it on the grounds that it was too close to the imperial city. Don't worry, the big deal is to build it in another place." That's it, not much difference."

"Being an official in the imperial court has great responsibilities. The old man sees the shadow of a famous official in you. Young people must stick to their original aspirations, and they will surely be famous in the future!"

Qin Zhangyuan gave such a high praise, but Shen Jia did not dare to accept it, because he knew that all he did was to let more people see his efforts and achievements, to stand in a higher position, to be able to Get closer to that man.

"Thank you, sir, for your appreciation. Shen does not dare to say how well he did it, but he just wants to be ashamed of himself."

"What a shameless one!" Qin Zhangyuan patted Shen Jia on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Although we are a lot older, I feel that I have found a confidant. If there is anything I need to help with in the future, it is about the sixth department. Although I don’t want to intervene too much, but multiple assistance is also good.”

Shen Jia was a little surprised. Qin Zhangyuan had never been involved in the disputes between the court and the government. He had a very high status in the literary world. Like Wu Haiqing, he was a big star in the literary world. He didn't expect him to stand on his side.

"Thank you, Master Qin."

After Shen Jia came out of the palace, she let the carriage turn around to the north of the city. There were many places where the carriage was too narrow to get in, and there were still many places where the road was not paved at all. The mud and sewage were mixed together, making it so filthy that even horses could not get in. Willing to put a hoof on it.

He Yan asked puzzledly: "Master, why did you come here?"

Shen Jia's eyes fell on the children playing by the side of the road. Most of them were wearing single clothes and barefoot. Their faces, hands and feet were so dark that they couldn't see their original colors. However, they didn't care about the mud that even horseshoes were unwilling to step on just now. Stepped on it with disgust, as if he was used to such an environment.

No matter how ordinary the appearance of Shen Jia's carriage is, it is not something that the common people here can own. What's more, the horse that pulls the carriage is full of vigor, with haughty eyes.

"Ayan, do you know people's hearts?"

"I know, but does it have something to do with your coming here? Do you want to give porridge to the poor here?"

"Teaching people how to fish is worse than giving them fish. What's the use of giving out porridge? You have to provide them with job opportunities."

He Yan couldn't understand, "They have hands and feet, where can't they work? Maybe it's just laziness."

Shen Jia glanced at a woman who was carrying a load. She was short and skinny, and the load was bigger than her. The shoulder pole was crushed and deformed, but she didn't stop to rest, and she didn't complain. , but endured hardship and tiredness and walked steadily step by step. How can such a person be called lazy?

"Let's go back. I've figured it out. There's no need to get their consent for this matter. Let's do it first." After returning to the yamen, Shen Jia immediately drafted a memorial, detailing the plan for the reconstruction of the north of the city.

When he finished writing and put down his pen, it was dark outside, and he sat without moving for a long time.

After getting up and stretching, Shen Jia realized that her whole body was numb, her stomach was empty, and she was protesting.

"Come here." Shen Jia called out.

One of his attendants came in, "My lord, what are your orders?"

"Where is He Yan?"

"Seeing that you are still busy, he went back to bring you food. He should be back soon."

Yu Yan Yu Yan "Then you go and see if there is any food and drink, and get some for me first."

"Yes." The attendant turned and went out, trotted in again after a while, and said: "My lord, there is a man who is asking to see you outside the yamen, saying that he has something important to discuss."

"Can I ask for your name?"

"I asked, but the other party didn't say anything. He just mentioned "post house" to you. He is wearing a veiled hat, so he can't see his face clearly, and his figure is about the same as yours."

Shen Jia suddenly remembered a person. One of the substitutes hired by the Eldest Princess had been recuperating in the inn because of a serious injury. Later, he sent someone to visit him. When he came back, he said that the other person had not recovered yet and had been lying on the bed. .

"Let him in."

The entourage sent a small servant from the yamen to call for someone to get food for Shen Jia. At this point, everyone in the yamen left, and the rest of the food was divided up by the people below. There was not even a grain of rice. turn up.

Shen Jia looked at the man in white who came in from the door, and his eyes fell on the layer of white gauze. Although the white gauze covered his face, he couldn't see his facial features clearly, but this temperament alone was very rare.

"Please sit down, do you come to see me today because you want to leave?" Shen Jia asked calmly.

The other party bowed to him, took off his hat, revealing a face that was more carefully sculpted than Shen Jia's. The skin was so pale that it was almost transparent, the pure color was lighter, and his eyes seemed to be filled with spring water.

When Shen Jia saw him that day, the other party was in a state of embarrassment and closed his eyes. He didn't expect that he was such a man with outstanding looks. If he said that he resembled him by two or three points, his cold temperament was like a flower in a high mountain. more attractive.

"Thank you for saving my life, Caomin Han Xu." His voice was hoarse and dry, Shen Jia's eyes fell on his neck, the scratch marks were still very conspicuous, it is estimated that the throat injury has not healed.

"Just explain why you're here." Shen Jia was tired and wanted to go home. This Han Xu looked much smarter than the previous Liang Qing.

"Caomin came here today to ask for something. Now Caomin is alone and can't go back to his hometown. He is not familiar with this place. I would like to ask the adults to give you the grace to let the villain follow you and serve you."

"No, if you want to go back to your hometown, the official will send someone to take you back, and give you money and compensation, which is enough for you to live in your hometown for a few years without worry. If you don't want to go back, the compensation will still be given to you. You Find your own way."

Han Xu raised his head, his eyes changed suddenly, and he gritted his teeth and asked, "Master Shen doesn't want to take in the grassroots, is it because he is afraid that things will happen?"

"What do you mean?"

"Although Caomin was seriously injured that day, his mind was clear. Later, he found out the identities of you and that nobleman from the imperial physician. Coupled with Caomin's face, Caomin figured out something."

"and then?"

"Although Caomin doesn't know who is behind this incident, it must be used against you. Caomin's face is useful to others. I wonder if it is useful to you?"

"So what if it's useful?"

"Caomin is willing to be your substitute, to stand up for you when you need it, even at the cost of your life." Han Xudayi said awe-inspiringly.

"Substitute? I don't like these two words the most, let alone why do I need a substitute?"

"Although Caomin has only read books for a few days, he has also read a lot of historical books and scripts. He knows that officials with higher status are more dangerous. If Mr. Shen is in prison one day, maybe Caomin can save your life."

"As for your purpose, it can't be to repay the kindness of saving your life, right? Since you have already guessed that your captivity is related to this official, why are you talking about repaying the kindness?"

"Yes, it's true that the adults have no graciousness to save the grass people, but they have no grievances or enmity. The grass people just want to ask for a shelter, so that the grass people can live in peace and stability for a few days."

Shen Jia suddenly realized that Han Xu probably thought that the person who wanted to arrest him hadn't given up, and was afraid that he would continue to be persecuted if he left.

"You don't have to worry about this, the person who hurt you has been dealt with, and you can live anywhere with peace of mind."

"No, Caomin doesn't want to go to other places. Chang'an is very good, and Mr. Shen is also very good. Don't rush to refuse. Caomin's body still needs to rest for half a month. It won't be too late for you to decide whether to stay or not."