Lei Yue Longmen

Cen Zhu issued the order, adjusted his clothes, and walked to the lobby.

When entering the hall, all the principals of the 24 divisions had arrived, only the seats behind the public case were still empty.Shangshu Wang Zhongxu happily sat with his former subordinates, waiting for His Royal Highness the Empress Dowager to come to the lobby.

After a while, the protagonist appeared.Under the protection of two guards on the left and one on the right, Li Jingchen in a blue dress appeared in the hall, walked through the crowd without looking sideways, and took a seat on the chair behind the official case.

Cen Zhu and everyone bowed to the person behind the case to salute.This is not the first time the two have met after they separated. In the past year, during courts, celebrations, and banquets, they had too many opportunities to pass each other, but they tacitly did not turn around for each other.Once stubbornness is cultivated, estrangement will inevitably breed.

Li Jingchen lowered his eyes and looked directly at the people in the hall, motioning for everyone to sit down without courtesy.

The discussion started from the shipment of tax, bank, tax and grain from various places to the inventory and verification of the warehouse. In every link, a detailed plan was prepared for every detail, which was very in line with the rigorous and pragmatic style of the empress dowager.

Taxes are the main fiscal revenue of the imperial court. Every year, the imperial court formulates plans for the coming year based on the tax revenue of that year.Therefore, the collection of tax and silver into the treasury is the most important event of the Ministry of Households in a year. It is related to the lifeline of the court, and everyone from the emperor to the officials pays attention to it.According to past experience, Li Pinghong must have emphasized it in the court, so the atmosphere in the household department was so tense.Fortunately, the directors of each department are experienced, and they have been working hard for more than half a year, so there shouldn't be any troubles.

Cui Moxian was highly valued by the empress dowager, so he read out the relevant decrees.In the past, when Wang Zhongxu was in power, they were one and half, and even Wang Zhongxu was more partial to her.Now this result is expected.

She has nothing to lose. Being on duty in the household department is a thankless job. It is her duty to do a good job.The more responsibilities, the greater the risk, but the salary is not much higher than others.Therefore, the Ministry of Household Affairs from Shangshu Wang Zhongxu down to the handymen in each department has a long-term mentality of optimism and peace of mind, and is nicknamed the Ministry of Pensions by other people with ulterior motives.

But after returning this time, she found that the eyes of many people had changed, and the speeches of each department were more positive than usual. Even the head of the Piyang Division, who was usually the least motivated, spoke clearly and logically when giving advice.After the discussion was over, Cen Zhu felt that he was about to lose sight of these lazy colleagues.

At the sound of Shen Shichu’s retreat, Cen Zhu glanced strangely at the subordinates in the office. Usually at this time, they would have rushed to the door to go home, but now they all sat quietly behind their desks. It is very abnormal to work in a "rustling" manner.

A green-robed official in his thirties came to her office and put a stack of documents on her desk. Cen Zhu looked up and saw that it was Zheng Lang who was the first to leave work on weekdays.Apart from being lazy, he is good in other aspects. He has a loyal and honest personality, and he is very family-friendly.He was also a Jinshi, so he got along well with Cen Zhu.

Cen Zhu took his paperwork, and asked casually with a smile: "Master Zheng is going back to the house to visit a couple of young children?"

Unexpectedly, Zheng Langguan, who has always regarded his children as his life, smiled and said: "Today is a little later, there is a document that His Highness may want tomorrow, I plan to go back after sorting it out together this time."

Cen Zhu raised his eyebrows, "Is it the same for other people?"

"Probably all of them. Now His Highness is leading the household department, everyone wants to perform well, and I can't be lazy, otherwise I may be dismissed."

Cen Zhu secretly sighed that this move was really ruthless, he signed at the porter's office when he was leaving the office, and looked at the duty book, sure enough it used to be full of names, but now there are only three or four listed at the front.She asked the head eunuch of the duty class, "Has everyone else left the office yet?"

The eunuch in charge said with a smile: "Recently, the adults of all divisions are very diligent. Usually, people leave after half an hour of retreat. Is Master Cen busy today? Why did you leave so early?"

In his memory, Cen Zhu was always the last one to leave. Sometimes when it was dark, the light in her waiting room was still on.According to his past experience, this is one of the reasons why Cen Zhu was promoted so quickly.

Cen Zhu immediately smiled: "Yes, there are some matters in my family, I need to go one step ahead."

When she walked out of the west gate, Xiao Zhuang's carriage hadn't arrived yet.Thinking that Gu Qing's clinic is not too far away, he simply walked back.Not long after they were on the road, Cui Moxian's carriage caught up with her, and greeted her through the window: "I saw you left early, come up, and see you off."

Cen Zhu happily got into the carriage, and Cui Moxian immediately ordered the driver to divert to Gu Qing Medical Center.

"How is it? Is it uncomfortable to come back on the first day?"

Cui Moxian looked at her with interest.Cen Zhu did not deny it, and said with a smile: "Yes, everyone seems to be much more active than usual. By the way, why did you leave office so early?"

"Oh, there is no way. Once the empress dowager arrived, the efficiency of the various departments in charge was surprisingly high. The official documents that could not be handed in even after being urged several times on weekdays are now directly placed on your desk. I am done with my work, so I won't return You can only sit at home."

Cen Zhu felt the same way, "We each other. When I came out, I saw that the divisions were still busy in the room, as if they were planning for tomorrow's event. From now on, the yamen will be efficient at this level, and it will save a lot of effort."

Cui Moxian: "In the past, the big guys felt that it was difficult to make meritorious service in the household department, promotion was slow, and the risk was high. Everyone would rather do less than do more. Now that the empress dowager is here, it's different." He said meaningfully: " This is a big pie, if you can perform well in front of the future emperor and try to make a good impression, it will be much more useful than burying your head in the case and waiting for promotion. So everyone loves to show off."

"Then you're going to be successful in the future, I think the Empress Dowager thinks highly of you!" Cen Zhu teased.

"Impressive? Then you didn't see me being scolded." Cui Moxian couldn't help but began to complain, "That battle, Mount Taishan is nothing more than that! You should really feel it if you have the opportunity."

"However, having said that, the ability of this Highness is really strong. It is said that since she was promoted to the household department, she has checked and made up for various leaks, corrected the plan, and resorted to resolute methods. She can't accept it. Sure enough, it makes sense for her to be the empress dowager Yes." Cui Moxian sighed sincerely, "It would be perfect if people were a little more friendly."

When they arrived at the medical center, Gu Qing greeted him out of the hospital in person, and waved at Cui Moxian a few times, "Huh? What did my siblings say? Quickly translate for me."

Cen Zhu rolled his eyes, "She's asking you if you want to stay and have dinner together. She cooked fish for dinner, and she wanted to send it to the yamen for me."

"I don't think so, he has to hurry home." Cen Zhu said reluctantly.

"Yes, yes," Cui Moxian hurriedly interrupted Cen Zhu, and jumped out of the car, "I'm not in a hurry. You really can't miss the skills of your younger siblings. It's better than someone who invites fish to eat and forces people to butcher fish." It's too strong."

Hearing that he remembered this matter for half a year, Cen Zhu said coldly: "You really have a small belly, some are good to eat, why don't you choose? I caught all the fish, you don't have to do anything, are you willing to eat it?"

"I won't tell you, I'll eat fish." Cui Moxian cheekily went to the backyard, gorged himself on the fresh and delicious soup, and ate two big bowls of rice, but it wasn't enough, so Gu Qing had to help him serve it again. a bowl.

Xiao Yuan yelled at the front that there was another patient in the hall, Gu Qing and the two of them gave a slight signal and went to the front hall.

Cui Moxian suddenly remembered something: "By the way, did you know that there is actually another reason why I left early today."

"What's the reason?" Cen Zhu chewed and ate slowly.

"When I went to the pavilion to deliver official documents, I overheard someone from the East Palace say that His Royal Highness, the little emperor's grandson, seems to have been ill recently, and it seemed to be quite serious. Several imperial physicians were helpless, so His Highness had to let go. I have work at hand, so go back to the palace early to visit. Once she leaves, there is no need for me to stay."

Cen Zhu took a mouthful of rice expressionlessly.

"To be honest, Cen Zhu, the younger brother and sister's medical skills are already recognized in the capital. Why don't you introduce them to the East Palace? You know, this is the fastest way to get promoted. It is also a good opportunity to resolve the Tu family's hostility towards you."

"The opportunity is good, but? The risk is too great." Cen Zhuo said indifferently: "I will not let Gu Qing take such a risk for her own career. Once something goes wrong, she cannot afford it."

"That's right." Cui Moxian shook his head, "I also thought of it for a while, just mention it casually, don't take it to heart, and don't let your siblings know. You are right, this matter is indeed too dangerous, or It's better not to get involved."

After a while, Gu Qing came back from the front hall.Cui Moxian was lying on the chair halfway up, rubbing his stomach and thinking about it, "Hey, Cen Zhu, how many lifetimes have you been blessed, and you married such a good wife? You have good craftsmanship and high medical skills!"

Gu Qing tidied up the dishes and smiled shyly.

"No more, no less, eight lifetimes!" Cen Zhu looked at the mess on the table after being swept away by him, and said angrily.

"Tsk tsk, do you know that your expression now looks like that of the empress dowager, smelly! Huh? I found that you two are quite alike in some respects." He inadvertently said a word that made the faces of the two people on the opposite side look alike. His expression changed, but? He didn't realize it himself, he was still immersed in the physical pleasure after drinking and eating, "I'm full, thank you younger brother and sister for their hospitality today, and I will prepare a little wine at home in another day, and invite Thank you two, you must come then. I will leave first, and I will take my leave.”

Li Jingchen didn't come to the household department for the past two days, it seemed that the young emperor's grandson Li Zhouxuan was really seriously ill.But? On the third day, I heard people say that the condition has stabilized.Many people breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, taxes, money, taxes and food from various places also arrived in Beijing one after another.Cen Zhu runs between the yamen and the warehouse every day, counting and checking the tax money according to the law.This day, she was checking the account books in the duty room, and the household servants delivered meals to each duty room, saying that His Royal Highness the Crown Princess personally ordered to reward everyone, and announced that in the future, they will continue to keep the value after the office is dismissed Officials of the household department provide dinner and supper.Everyone thanked them one after another.

The author has something to say:

The household department is still very important. It should not be described as a nursing home exaggeratedly. Instead, it should be called a nursing home by people with ulterior motives.Hope it makes sense logically.