Your Majesty, please resign again

Chapter 116 I understand the truth, but you are not allowed to do it! (Here we come! Please vote!)

After preliminary investigation, Zhang Heng already had some understanding of the minister's library and had some preliminary ideas, so he approached Wu Yu.

Although he is now in charge of the warehouse and treasury affairs, Wu Yu is the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture after all, and he still needs to communicate with him if there is any big move, lest Wu Yu be caught off guard.

When Wu Yu saw Zhang Heng, he smiled and said: "You have just taken office, and you are said to be very busy. You are recruiting people for meetings. Looking at you like this, do you have an idea?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "I have some ideas, so I'm here to discuss them with you."

Wu Yu laughed and said, "Your errand is given by the officials, so just do it. When the time comes, you will find the officials to deal with the errands."

Zhang Heng smiled slightly: "I still have to communicate with you, teacher, to avoid being caught off guard."

Wu Yu's smile suddenly froze on his face: "Why do I feel like something is wrong?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "It's not that bad, I'm still reliable in my work."

But Wu Yu didn't dare to be careless: "Hurry up and tell me, tell me."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "There are more than thirty warehouses in the warehouse, and I have met and chatted with them in the past few days. It would be too difficult to organize them all at once, and the energy would be too scattered, so I plan to choose

When one family comes out, treat it as a pilot first, rectify it carefully and get results, and then gradually rectify the other families."

When Wu Yu heard this, he immediately appreciated it: "Reliable, reliable, I would say you are a reliable person. This way of doing things has rules and regulations, not bad, not bad."

Zhang Heng was encouraged and continued: "The family I chose is the Minister's Library..."

Wu Yu's expression changed again: "... Minister Ku."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Yes, the Minister's Treasury. The Minister's Treasury covers a wide range. It is found almost all over the country. It is large in size and relatively complex. It is a very representative organization in warehouse treasury. If

If the ministerial warehouse can be reorganized successfully, then there will probably be no problems with other warehouses and warehouses."

Wu Yu's face looked a little solemn, and he nodded: "How do you plan to rectify it specifically?"

"Contracting." Zhang Heng said two words softly, "To be specific, it's called the contracting management responsibility system. I investigated the actual operating conditions of the warehouse's treasury and found that there are many problems.

For example, not to mention the chronic diseases of corruption, bribery, and perversion of the law, one of the biggest problems is that most of these officials, whether they are subordinates or subordinates, have little enthusiasm.

Therefore, even though the organization itself has great advantages, it cannot fully utilize them, so I plan to use contracting operations to stimulate their enthusiasm..."

Wu Yu frowned: "Contracting, does this mean that the warehouse's treasury services are contracted out to an individual?"

Zhang Heng nodded: "Yes, we set a fixed handover ratio with the contractor. For example, for the embassy in a county, the government not only had to give them money every year, but also gave them a lot of materials. The government needed it

Invest a lot of money.

Now we don’t do this anymore. We directly contract the county’s embassy to others without giving money or supplies.

They also need to hand over a certain percentage of profits every year. For example, the ministerial treasury only takes 30% to 40% of the profits, and the rest belongs to the contractor himself.

After one year of this, the Minister's Treasury will be able to make a profit immediately, and the amount of profit may exceed one million yuan!"

Wu Yu almost laughed: "How is this possible? You originally gave me money and supplies, but now you don't give them, and you still ask them to pay for it. Isn't this a joke?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Teacher, if I were to run the embassy, ​​although I would have to bear the expenses for the reception of officials, which is not a small burden, I would also use the advantages of the embassy itself to provide services to the people.

Make profit.

The embassy has great advantages. For example, the embassy is an embassy of the government. For many wealthy civilians, it is an unattainable place. If it can be opened to the public, teacher, you said, those rich people and the like

Will they be flocking to you?"

Wu Yu thought for a while, nodded and said, "That's how it should be."

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "Most of the legations are luxuriously decorated and strategically located. They are very attractive places to stay for businessmen traveling from north to south.

The key is that the embassy is very safe, which is also a big advantage.

In addition, all kinds of materials in the legation are official goods. Although we do not give them to them, the legation can still purchase them from the legation treasury.

We can put the name of the Minister's Treasury on these items, and they can show them off when they take them out.

Therefore, as long as the legation is open to the public, the profits earned can not only cover the costs of official travel, but can also save a large part. After part of it is turned over to the legation treasury, the contractor will earn more.

Moreover, the more actively the contractor operates, the more he earns, and in this way, the envoy's treasury can earn more profits!"

After listening to Zhang Heng's analysis, Wu Yu frowned more and more, and finally said directly: "This is not feasible."

Zhang Heng was stunned and said: "What does the teacher mean?"

Wu Yudao: "Have you ever thought that once it is implemented like this, the minister's library will lose its original role?

The original function of the Minister's Treasury was for the government to bear the costs of official exchanges, so as to prevent officials from harassing the people when they crossed the border.

If you make such a reform, the contractors may shirk their responsibilities in this area, or in other words, they may deduct officials' entertainment expenses. This will arouse the anger of officials all over the world, and then the finger will be pointed at you!

So, the final result is that Minister Ku has indeed made money, but you have become the target of public criticism!"

Wu Yu looked at Zhang Heng seriously and said: "...If you do this, I believe you will definitely make a profit, but your future may be ruined, so do you understand?"

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded: "Teacher, I know the consequences clearly."

Seeing Zhang Heng's appearance, Wu Yu suddenly became anxious: "Why, you want to continue?"

Zhang Heng nodded: "Well, teacher, I want to give it a try."

Seeing that Zhang Heng did not listen to the advice, Wu Yu waved his hand: "No, I don't agree with this matter, let's just stop it.

Today I have someone send you documents, and they all need to be signed by you. You should study them carefully and study them carefully. If you have different opinions, you can put them forward. You can quarrel with whomever you want, and I will support you.

But don’t worry about the warehouse affairs. I will talk to the officials about this matter. If he insists on his opinion, even if I, the prefect, don’t do it, I will slap him in the face!"

Zhang Heng: "..."

Wu Yu was unwilling to talk to him anymore, and waved to see him off. Zhang Heng wanted to talk again, but Wu Yu glared at him: "Go back to the judge's hall!"

Zhang Heng got up angrily and returned to the judge's hall.

When Wu Yu saw him leaving, he went out in a hurry and found Zeng Gongliang in the Hanlin Academy.

Zeng Gongliang saw Wu Yu and smiled and said: "Why is Chunqing here? It seems that Nanya is very leisurely. You have time to wander around."

Wu Yu quickly pulled Zeng Gongliang to a deserted place and whispered urgently: "Something big has happened!"

Zeng Gongliang was startled: "What is it that deserves your special trip?"

Wu Yu quickly talked about Zhang Heng's affairs, and now Zeng Gongliang's face became solemn: "Chun Qing, you did the right thing, you can't let him destroy his future. I will send someone to call him immediately, and go to the mansion in the evening."

Here, tell him carefully, Chunqing, thank you!"

Zeng Gongliang solemnly expressed his gratitude.

Wu Yu spat: "You are his teacher, don't forget, I am also his teacher!"

Zeng Gongliang laughed dryly and said: "That's that."

Zhang Heng was studying the affairs of the minister's treasury in the judge's hall. The person sent by Zeng Gongliang told the matter. Zhang Heng immediately reacted: Wu Yu told Zeng Gongliang the matter.

Sure enough, when we arrived at Zeng's house in the evening, Zeng Gongliang was indeed talking about this matter.

"...This matter is not feasible! Don't do it randomly. I was not thinking carefully before. I will discuss it with the officials tomorrow. The officials value talents and will not let you step into these pits."

Zhang Heng sighed helplessly and said: "Teacher, please don't tell the officials. This disciple has already decided to do it."

Zeng Gongliang said anxiously: "You kid, why don't you listen to my advice? This is no small matter. You have offended officials all over the world. There is no place for you in this court!"

Zhang Heng said: "Teacher, these days everyone in the imperial court is discussing the matter of change, and everyone believes that change is inevitable. If it remains unchanged, the country will not be a country!

Teacher, in this world of great changes, no one can live alone. Since I entered the officialdom, I want to do something for this country.

I can't do big things, but disciples can start from these small things. If you can't do these small things well, will you be able to do big things in the future?"

Zeng Gongliang fell silent for a while and then said: "What you said makes sense..."

Zhang Heng was delighted.

"...But you are not allowed to do it!"

Zhang Heng was embarrassed.

Zeng Gongliang said: "If I were your colleague, I would definitely praise you for your loyalty to the country, but I am your teacher and your father-in-law. I can't look at the abyss ahead and let you go."

Plunge in, so don’t mention this matter again.”

Zhang Heng sighed and was about to say something when a clear voice suddenly came: "I support Brother Sanlang!"

Zeng Gongliang was stunned when he heard this, and said with a wry smile: "Youwei, you are a girl, what do you know!"

Zeng Youwei strode in. She was obviously the girl Yingying Tingting, but she had a shocking bravery.

Zeng Youwei smiled at Zhang Heng, then looked at her father and said: "Dad, what San Lang wants to do is beneficial to the country, does not violate filial piety, and is the order of the monarch. There is nothing that cannot be done."

Zeng Gongliang said angrily: "What do you know! Do you know that if you do this, your husband's career in officialdom will be ruined! Do you understand?"

Zeng Gongliang was a little angry, but Zeng Youwei smiled and said: "Youwei doesn't think so. Sanlang is right. Today is a major change that has not happened in a century. It has been a hundred years since the Song Dynasty was established. Now there are external and internal troubles. This is all

people's consensus.

The current imperial court has reached a time when it is no longer possible to remain unchanged. This is the time when people who are brave and diligent and dare to appoint people are needed to do things. At this time, the more courageous you are to do things, the more you will be appreciated by the officials!"

Zeng Gongliang sneered and said: "Being wise and self-preserving is the foundation of a good life. I have never seen anyone who reformed have a good death. Shang Yang's reform caused his body to be broken, Wu Qi's reform caused random arrows to attack his body, and Fan Li still had a good death, but in the end he also ended up with a good death."

The end of a boat trip on the West Lake is the king's, so what does it have to do with you?"

Zeng Youwei looked at Zhang Heng with light in her eyes, and she smiled and said: "If I could live in seclusion with Sanlang by the West Lake, it would be a life like a god!"

"You!" Zeng Gongliang was furious, "How can a girl know anything about national affairs? Get out of here!"

Zeng Youwei stamped her feet and went out angrily.

Zeng Gongliang suddenly looked back at Zhang Heng and said, "Ju Zheng! My master forbids you to get involved in this matter. Did you hear it clearly?"

Zhang Heng met Zeng Gongliang's fierce eyes, neither scared nor frightened. There was only tranquility in his eyes: "Teacher, I beg you, please put me on my horse and give me a lift!"

After hearing Zhang Heng's words, Zeng Gongliang's fierce eyes disappeared and he smiled bitterly: "Why are you bothering? Why bother? If you really want to do something big, just bury yourself in it for twenty years. After twenty years, you will join the center. Then you can do whatever you want."

toss.

Even if you lose, it will be the outcome that will leave your name in history. The Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats. Even if you lose, you can still stay in the forest leisurely.

But if you stumble over such a trivial matter, you won’t even be able to leave your name in the history books!”

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Teacher, don't worry, when Fan Xiwen comes back from the northwest, no one will pay attention to the little noise I made."

Zeng Gongliang's eyes lit up and he laughed and said: "You little fox!..."

He thought about it carefully for a while and said: "Okay, you go and do this, not only do it, but you also have to do it to achieve results.

When the time comes to resign from office, if I can protect you, you can just go down in the forest leisurely and wait for Fan Xiwen to come back and cause trouble, then you can come back quietly.

It’s okay, it’s a good thing for young people to experience setbacks early. You are a proud teenager, so even if you can’t stabilize, you should suffer! Huh!”

Zhang Heng was overjoyed and quickly thanked the teacher.

Zeng Gongliang waved his hand: "Go and talk to Youwei, um... say something to her for me..."

He didn't say anything, but Zhang Heng smiled knowingly.

Zhang Heng originally thought that Zeng Youwei had run back to the room, but when he came out, he saw Zeng Youwei lying at the door and eavesdropping. Seeing Zhang Heng, Zeng Youwei smiled playfully and quickly put her finger on her lips to signal Zhang Heng to keep quiet in order to avoid being caught.

Zeng Gongliang discovered.

Zeng Youwei took Zhang Heng to the wintersweet in the yard.

It's almost summer, and all the wintersweet trees have already fallen out, but the crisp leaves are endearing.

Zhang Heng was a little embarrassed to say: "Youwei..."

Zeng Youwei raised her head and looked at Zhang Heng, thinking: Brother Sanlang is growing up so fast, he is already five feet seven, right?

One foot in the Song Dynasty was equivalent to 31.68 centimeters in later generations, and five feet seven was equivalent to 1.8 meters in later generations.

Zhang Heng was indeed a little embarrassed to talk about it. Facing Zeng Youwei, his fiancée, Zhang Heng suddenly felt that it would be unfair to her to take risks.

Husband and wife are one, and if Zhang Heng becomes a prisoner one day, then Zeng Youwei will not be able to escape. Even if the engagement is terminated before the marriage, it will be a stain for Zeng Youwei.

Zeng Youwei could feel Zhang Heng's guilt and smiled softly, revealing her tiny teeth like braided shells. Under the summer light, Zhang Heng was dazzled.

Zeng Youwei said: "Brother Sanlang, in fact Youwei has no ambitions. As long as you have a basket of food and a gourd of drink, Youwei can live happily for the rest of your life. So Brother Sanlang doesn't have to worry about Youwei. What do you want to do?"

Wei and Wei all support it. If it really doesn’t work out, we will ride on a boat and float in the sea!"

Zeng Youwei's voice was clear and clear, still with the coquettishness of a girl, but the determination and bravery in it made Zhang Heng suddenly feel more courageous, and he suddenly gained confidence in the uncertain future.

In his previous life, Zhang Heng was a non-marriage person. He doubted everything and felt that only career and money were trustworthy. When others advised him to get married, he said yes, but he disagreed in his heart.

In this era, Zhang Heng actually still doesn't believe it in his heart, but this era is different from that of later generations. It is not impossible for later generations not to get married as long as they can withstand the pressure in their hearts. But in the era of the Song Dynasty, it is absolutely impossible not to get married.

Not possible.

So Zeng Gongliang said that he wanted to marry Zeng Youwei. Zhang Heng didn't hate Zeng Youwei in his heart, and even liked her, so he agreed. However, it is not certain whether he had expectations for the marriage.

But at this moment, Zhang Heng suddenly understood that when someone who appreciates you, supports you, and makes you better stands with you, you will become fearless in your heart.

When going back, Zhang Heng chose to walk instead of taking a car.

Every step he took was solid, and every step he took was high-spirited.

There is nothing to be afraid of. After traveling through thousands of years and reliving a new life, if you are still afraid, what's the point of being a human being?

But Wu Yu didn't quite understand: "Didn't Ming Zhong dissuade you?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "I advised him not to persuade him anymore."

"You!" Wu Yu suddenly became angry.

Zhang Heng was afraid of making the old man angry, so he quickly said seriously: "Don't worry, the teacher has already agreed, let me continue, and he will protect me."

Wu Yu said anxiously: "You are stupid. Could it be that Ming Zhong is also stupid? This is impossible, absolutely impossible. I know Ming Zhong's temper best. How could he allow it? No, I have to ask him.

!”

Zhang Heng quickly stopped Wu Yu. He was also touched that Wu Yu was so worried about him: "Teacher, listen to me."

Wu Yu choked and said, "Tell me, I want to hear what crooked truth you have!"

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "You think this matter will delay the student's future, but what is this future? Is it an official position?"

Wu Yu snorted and said: "With an official position, you can do things for the people of the country!"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Then what I want to do now is not to do things for the people of the country?"

Wu Yu hesitated: "This is just a small matter..."

Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "If this is done, I will be confident that I can reduce the expenditure of one million guan for the imperial court alone, and even earn another 1 million guan for the imperial court. Once in and out, it will be four hundred

Wan Guan, four million Guan, is this a small matter for the imperial court?"

Wu Yu stopped talking.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Of course, the accounts cannot be calculated simply, but they still have to be calculated. One minister's treasury can save so much money, but what about the other thirty or so warehouses?"

(End of chapter)