Master Sang has the ability to twist everyone into a rope, he has been an official for more than ten years, this period is the happiest time he has lived, there is no shirk, no dumping, one is one and two is two, as long as he does his part, no one can take away his share of credit.

That's what he imagined an official to look like.

"As for the merchants you want to use, do you have any ideas?"

Xu Fang thought for a while and said, "Now some knowledgeable people have given up their silver to change their identities, and those who cling to the silver are ...... With all due respect, a few people may be helpless, but most of them can't give up, such people are useless, and the lower officials are also worried that they will do something in it. ”

Qin Qing answered, "We don't have time to sift through either. ”

"That's true, what the official is worried about is that there are people with bad character who are doing something in it, and these days I have dealt with businessmen a lot, and I have some understanding of their character, and some people are too greedy, if such a person is used, it is equivalent to raising a big moth, and the official can't explain to the emperor."

Sang Xia drank another cup of tea, "I don't hide it from you, I know that I want to use merchants, and the first thing that comes to my mind is the four major merchant gangs that have helped me." ”

Someone hesitated, "But now they are civilians and can no longer do business." ”

"Special affairs, this official plans to ask the emperor to let them become supernumeraries of our new yamen, give them a half-official and half-business status to facilitate their actions, and then give them some benefits to take back their identities in the future, do you think it is feasible?"

Sang Xia does not have a monopoly on power, when she does things, she has made a decision in her heart, and she will listen to other people's ideas first, there must be my teacher in the threesome, and sometimes there are people who have better ideas than hers. She is not stubborn, so the atmosphere of the new yamen is very good, and everyone dares to speak.

Xu Fang is now the second person in the new yamen, and he took the lead in seconding the proposal: "The lower officials think it is feasible, but I am afraid that the adults will be impeached again." ”

"Let them be impeached, it doesn't hurt or itch, as long as the emperor allows them, they can play tricks."

Everyone in the room couldn't help but laugh.

Qin Qing also seconded the proposal. Xia Guan also felt that it was feasible. But there is a problem that I don't know if adults have ever thought about, people's hearts have always been the more they get, the bigger they get, and in a short period of time they have changed from the last business to the commoner. They still have to come to half of the official body, and the meaning of the official word is different, and they may not be able to hold it steady. ”

"Lord Qin is very reasonable, but he can't hesitate because he is worried. Maybe they'll keep their original intentions? Sang Xia smiled, "What's more, I also left a backup move." Some businessmen are slowly infiltrating, and the Lushan Congress is becoming more and more accepting of our country, and when the time is right to send officials to envoys, things may not be impossible. At that time, some things will be taken over by official people, and the two countries will officially have diplomatic relations, and other businessmen will also pour in. The status of the four merchants will not be so unique, and they will not be treated favorably by public and private officials. But I won't condone them. ”

Everyone was convinced.

Everyone went to get busy, Sang Xia immediately asked people to invite the former leaders of the four major merchant gangs to come over, and now although they are still famous in the merchant gang, they no longer care about things, so naturally they will no longer be the gang leader, and there is competition in the merchant gang, and some people want to replace them.

The four of them came quickly, they were among the well-informed people, and naturally knew that the imperial court wanted to use merchants, and now Lord Sang, who was in charge of this matter, called them, so they couldn't help but think about it too much.

Sang Xia doesn't talk nonsense, as long as it's not necessary, she is used to going straight to the point.

"The purpose of inviting a few people to come must be known in their hearts, that is, what you think."

Tao Yu made a representative who spoke, "But my lord, the grass people are all good citizens now, Cangyun Law, those who have become citizens are not allowed to engage in business, do you want us to return to business again?" ”

"You paid such a big price to get your wish, if this official beats you back to your original form with a word, I'm afraid you will all hate this official." Sang Xia smiled, "If the negotiation with you is completed, this official will give the emperor a discount, let you become a supernumerary member of our new yamen, and give you a convenient identity, this matter is very important, and this official has no choice, not all businessmen and officials dare to use it." ”

Is this to give them an official status? The four of them looked at each other, surprised, delighted, and a little uneasy.

Xu Yueshan saluted and said: "The grass people thank the adults for their attention, but they are afraid that they will disappoint the adults if they don't do it well." ”

"Doing business is your old business, you play to your heart's content, I will send someone to go with you, one is to supervise, and the other is to keep abreast of the situation, Lu Shanguo is xenophobic, everyone will play with bows and arrows, and the official will also protect you."

Sang Xia's expression turned serious, "But the official's ugly words are ahead, if you stretch out a hand that shouldn't be extended, the official will never miss the old feelings." ”

The four of them didn't dare to say anything.

Kong Hongfeng saw it more clearly, "To put it simply, the adults want to use the four of us as the shopkeepers of the new yamen to do business with Lu Shanguo in the name of our merchant gang, right?" ”

"That's right, food is urgently needed in the country, you can't interfere, but if you find other business opportunities yourself, your own officials are in charge, you can do business even if you are not a businessman now, of course, this can only be said by us behind closed doors, and we can't let others know, it's always not a good thing to break the rules, and it's not good for both of us to spread the word."

The four of them were overjoyed, and thanked them again and again, their net worth has shrunk significantly, but now in addition to buying a few more granges, they can only secretly play some tricks to make a little money, and the speed of money is completely different, if they can eat a single meal in a muffled voice, of course they are happy.

On the same day, Sang Xia made an excerpt and sent it directly to the emperor's desk through the inner chamberlain.

Xia Zhenming naturally wouldn't stand in her way, and immediately sent it back to her with a vermilion pen after reading it.

Sang Xia used all the resources he could use, and as soon as he got home, he went to ask An Pingzhi.

"Brother An, you can help me get a list, the prestige of the people is high, and their own character is good, regardless of their status, only those you think are qualified to be civil inspectors."

"I have already ordered it to go down yesterday, this matter is not rushed, the reputation can be fake, the reputation of a good person can also be piled up with dirty money, it will take some time to thoroughly investigate the details, and then you have to worry about someone stuffing people into it, all of this will take time."

Sang Xia didn't know how to describe her mood at this time, a person had to see her how much he wanted to think of her.

"Brother An, thank you."

An Pingzhi shook his head slightly, why did he need a thank you, he just watched Zhiheng do better and better day by day, and watched Cangyun Kingdom, which had just been declining, be forced out of another way by her with a fresh energy, whether it was an An family or An Pingzhi, he was happy, very happy. (To be continued)

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