The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

Shen Jia knew that the demolition work was not easy to do, so he was not surprised when he learned that his subordinates were beaten out by the people in Beicheng.

"Is there anyone around here who is respected and respected by the common people?" He asked the Yamen servant of Shuntian Mansion who was following behind him.

The yamen servant didn't know his identity, seeing his tender face and ordinary clothes, he laughed and said, "I don't know this villain, I don't live here."

Then one of the Jinwu guards who accompanied him told him: "There is a great benevolent man named Wen Gu in Menqian Street, who is the most respected senior in this area, and there is a layman named Tian in Back Street who often teaches free of charge to nearby children. .”

"Let's go, then go and invite these two seniors out of the mountain first." Shen Jia asked the location clearly, and only brought his entourage to invite people. After he explained the stakes clearly, the two of them followed without hesitation.

When they arrived in the shantytowns, some government servants had already "invited" the heads of each household. Shen Jia frowned fiercely when she saw many people with injuries on their heads and faces, and then told everyone the purpose of this trip.

He used the most plain and easy-to-understand vernacular, without dragging the text to read, without citing scriptures, and he spoke every sentence into the hearts of the people. He also took out a thick stack of contracts, promising that it would only take about three months. It can let them move from the dilapidated shed to a new house, and it doesn't cost them money, and they can also help the workers to make money. It sounds like a business that can make money without losing money.

"Can there be such a good thing? Why does it sound so fake?" The common people who still have reason asked.

"You don't have to worry, the contract will come into effect as soon as it is signed today. If the government fails to do what it promised, you can go to the government to sue this official, or you can go to the imperial court. Everyone knows that this project was proposed by this official. If it comes out, no one will deny it."

A fat woman in the crowd asked loudly: "Master Qingtian, is it true that you said that women can also be helpers?" What's wrong with earning more money to live on?

"Of course it's true. As long as you dare to step out, don't be afraid of the eyes of the world, and do your job well, then you will get the reward you deserve."

Someone asked the two elders invited by Shen Jia, "Mr. Tian, ​​Gu Dashan, do you think it's feasible?" They trusted the virtuous elders living beside them more than the high-ranking court officials who spit lotus flowers.

Mr. Tian stood up and said: "Sir Shen is a well-known good official who pleads for the people in the court. This opportunity is rare. If the government can stick to it, you will soon be able to get rid of the status quo and live a better life." Life, even if it can’t be built here, everyone should thank him, who cares about your life and death except him? The worst result is nothing more than living in another place, how could it be worse than this?”

This is a shame, the poorest people in Chang'an will live here. They usually go out with their chests and heads bowed, submissive, anyone can step on their feet, and going out to work is the hardest and most tiring job. Now Opportunities are in front of them, they might as well give it a go and try to trust the government once.

"Okay, sign the contract. If the government goes back on its word, we people will go all out to make trouble at the government. Are we afraid that the government will kill us all?"

"Yes, sign, see the real chapter in three months!"

"Then where will we live for the past three months?"

Shen Jia told them that they don't need to move at the same time, the moving and building are carried out at the same time, they come in batches, and they only need to collect a few other houses of big families to house these people.

Most of the poor in the shantytowns have no land and live by doing odd jobs. It happens that the government also needs help. But it made everyone happy.

A young couple whispered at night, and the husband said: "I was thinking that I could save some money after three months of working. Even if the government doesn't give us the house, I can rent a hut to live in and leave the house." It's not bad here either."

"Then I'll go to work tomorrow too. I saw that many women went to the construction site. I'll cover my head and face so that no one will recognize me."

"Go ahead, it doesn't matter if you recognize it. I used to go out a lot. There is nothing to be hypocritical at this time, but I can't do too much work. I will take you to find someone tomorrow and ask if I can find an easy job. "

"it is good."

The business district in the north of the city was being built in full swing. At first, the officials didn't pay much attention to it. No matter how good Shen Jia's drawings were, they were still miniature versions. For laymen, it was impossible to imagine what the results would be like.

"Business district... Heh, this Shen Jia really has a lot of ideas. They will look the same after a while, how do you grow melon seeds in your little head?" Qiao Shangshu was lazily lying in the yard basking in the sun, holding a jug in his hand, talking with Chen Shilang spoke.

Chen Shilang replied with a smile: "After all, he is a young man with a resolute heart, ambition and brains, and is protected by the emperor. Not to mention, I will rest assured that the Ministry of Industry will be handed over to him in the future."

"Hey, how old are you and you speak in such a tone. He is capable, but he has made too many enemies. Don't look at the emperor's protection now, but being with you is like being with a tiger. Who knows when you will lose this favor." What? Aren’t there enough things like this? By that time, as long as he has power, it’s all right, otherwise there will be no bones left by those old guys.”

"You worry too much, the emperor is on good terms with him."

"Was the late Emperor and General Peng not good enough back then?...Forget it, let's not get involved in other people's affairs. The Ministry of Industry has taken on a new look, but it's all thanks to Shen Jia. I heard that many people have moved their minds to squeeze in it. "Qiao Shangshu has been indifferent for many years. Although everyone loves him, but for a Shangfeng who can't bring them a future, this kind of love is different.

"Recently Master Shen has also promoted several people, and also selected a few young officials to take care of him. The boy from General Xu's family offered to serve him by his side, but he refused."

"That kid's name is Xu Ran, right?"

"Correct."

"I've seen his craftsmanship. It's really God's hands that reward food. Shen Jia is right not to accept him. His hands are suitable for making things."

"It's true, Mr. Shen sent him to the construction site to be a carpenter."

"The old man has seen the blueprints. The houses that Shen Jia wants to build are all very simple. The ground piles are laid, the mud walls are pasted, and the rest is all carpentry work. No, I know how to save trouble and save money." Qiao Shangshu joked that no one builds a house these days, no matter how elaborate it is, Shen Jia dares to build such a house for rent.

"He didn't ask the court for a penny. It's very good to be able to do this. You don't know. He asked every household to draw lots to determine the house number. It is clear at a glance who is where, and then every household is on its own territory. I worked so hard that even four- and five-year-old children took the initiative to move bricks."

"In terms of making use of people's hearts, Shen Jia is really a talent. It's no wonder that the old man surnamed Xu can't understand him anymore. He feels that his status is being threatened."

"That's too early, Mr. Shoufu can wait for Shen Jia to sit on the position of Minister, and then he will not be too late, but by then, Mr. Shoufu should also retire?"

"You are stupid. Of course, such a strong opponent must be killed before his power is established. When Shen Jia sits on the position of Shangshu, he can still move him?"

Chen Shilang once again said with emotion: "Such a talented person, it would be great if he could form an in-law. Unfortunately, he doesn't like my daughter."

"You are shameless, how long has your daughter been married, why do you still miss her?" When Qiao Shangshu knew that Chen Shilang had proposed marriage to a young man, he thought he was afraid that his daughter would not get married, so he made a list. As for catching a son-in-law, who knows that the other party did not agree to this marriage at all.

"I heard that Shen Jia's courtyard is clean, there is not even a single room, but is it true?"

"That's right, the Empress Dowager gave him two beauties before, but I never heard that these two entered his house after that."

"Then you have indeed lost a good son-in-law, haha, let's go, let's go to Beicheng to see what the future business city will look like."

Shen Jia will run to the north of the city whenever she is free recently. One is to monitor the progress of the project, and the other is to find a secret road here. It was discovered when the foundation was being laid, and it is a very smooth and very long secret road that runs directly through the northern city. At the exit is an abandoned land temple, remove the father-in-law of the land, and there will be a step leading to the secret road.

Because the land temple is abandoned, the father-in-law of the land has lost his head and only half of his body is left. No one would have thought that there would be a secret passage hidden under the statue. Shen Jia would not allow anyone to enter rashly because the wind hadn’t passed through it for a long time. , Waited for two days before letting people go in to investigate.

This exploration revealed a treasure. It is said that the first group of people who went in lost a few lives in order to fight for the treasure, and the rest all came out with their arms full of gold, silver and jewels. Unfortunately, they forgot that this was not their property in the first place. .

Shen Jia ordered people to take them all down, and then sent people to notify the Jin Yiwei, and personally guarded the entrance of the secret passage, and a large number of Jin Yiwei and Imperial Guards arrived after a while.

"It's all scattered, and no one is allowed to enter here." The imperial guards surrounded the two secret passages and drove away the people who watched the excitement.

Shen Jia looked at the big man standing beside him and asked, "When did Commander Ling return to Beijing?"

"This morning, I just returned to the palace. I heard that something important has been discovered here, so the emperor asked me to bring people here in person. Otherwise, losing the treasure will be a small matter, but if Lord Shen is injured, it will be a serious matter." Ling Jingyun whispered joked.

Shen Jia was curious about how the investigation of Gao's case was going, but this place is not suitable for chatting, "It's fine, no one will hurt this official. From the mouths of those yamen servants, I only know that there is a secret room in the secret passage, which is full of boxes. , They only opened a few of the outer ones, and all they saw were gold and silver ingots and various treasures, the official does not know how many there are.”

"Then the envoy will take the person down there personally, and Mr. Shen will be responsible for meeting them here."

"Okay." Shen Jia immediately arranged for someone to prepare the carriage, and the waiting time outside seemed extremely long. He was also curious about what was hidden inside, who hid it, and when it was hidden.

"Look, come out." Someone shouted, Shen Jia looked towards the entrance of the cave, first saw a box being pushed up, and then a person jumped out holding the entrance of the cave, it was Ling Jingyun.

He picked up the box with one hand and handed it to Shen Jia, "It's really a treasure, please send this box to the palace immediately, Master Shen."

Shen Jia glanced at him, and the two looked at each other in the air. Shen Jia nodded, took the box and walked out.

He heard Ling Jingyun order from behind: "Ten people go down and move all the things out."