Chapter 23: Going Out (11)
Jin Yujun is a very sociable person, and expanding the planting area of Korean ginseng fields and increasing exports to China is also a good thing for the country and the people. Even so, it took him months to barely get ready. Under the current national conditions of Goryeo, the biggest obstacle is not whether the reason can be explained, nor the prospect of making money from the project.
When I went to Min Qianho's mansion to pay a visit, it was already morning, and the porter said to Kim Ok-kyun with a somewhat proud look: "My lord has not seen any guests at this time. ”
Jin Yujun hurriedly stuffed a small money bag to the porter, and said with a smile: "I also hope to talk to Steward Li, saying that Jin Yujun wants to see him." ”
The porter skillfully tossed the money bag on the palm of his hand, and then said with satisfaction: "Please wait." ”
After a while, the porter was in front and Steward Li was behind, and the two appeared in the courtyard. Steward Li only walked to the door of the main house and stopped, and the porter walked up to Jin Yujun and said, "Steward Li let you in and talk." ”
After thanking the concierge and walking through the courtyard, Jin Yujun stopped outside the door of the main house, "Steward Li, I don't know if Lord Min can see me today." ”
"Can't you trust me?" Steward Li said with a little blame.
Jin Yujun hurriedly smiled and said, "I'm just anxious, thinking that I would see Master Min earlier and take over the errand earlier." ”
"Since the errand has been promised to you, do you still think that my family will go back on his word?" Steward Li's face is still not so good-looking.
Jin Yujun hurriedly took out an envelope and handed it to Steward Li. Steward Li opened it and saw that there was a thick stack of ten-yuan denominations inside. Satisfied, he put the envelope in his pocket, and the housekeeper changed his face, "My lord entered the palace yesterday to meet the king, and he hasn't gotten up yet, so Mr. Jin has to wait for a while." ”
After finishing speaking, he smiled and said, "If Mr. Jin has something, then he can come back later." ”
Jin Yujun hurriedly waved his hand, "I'll just wait here." ”
As he spoke, the bell rang in the room. Jin Yujun counted silently in his heart, and struck the bell ten times in a row before stopping. The housekeeper heard the bell and said to Jin Yujun: "I still have something to do, Mr. Jin will wait in the courtyard for a while." ”
Jin Yujun could only continue to wait, and it didn't take long for the sun to reach his head. wanted to take out his pocket watch to see the time, but Jin Yujun held back. You can't make mistakes when you meet these Goryeo bigwigs, and the biggest mistake is to make them feel that they are not respected. One of the more iconic stories in Goryeo officialdom happened to Min Qian-ho's brother Min Seung-ho.
An official who asked for an errand from Min Seung-ho looked at his pocket watch a few more times while waiting for Min Seung-ho to get up. Maybe the official didn't stuff enough money for the housekeeper, so the housekeeper said when he returned: "So-and-so has been looking at the pocket watch, thinking that he can't wait for the adults to get up." ”
Min Shenghao had also suffered before his identity as a relative Fei Huang Tengda, and when he heard this, he was furious. He immediately asked the butler to go and inform the official, "Since you have looked at your pocket watch repeatedly, you think there is something wrong with it." Adults are busy with official business today, so I won't delay your efforts! ”
Fortunately, there was someone behind the official, who kowtowed many times to admit his mistakes, gave gifts everywhere, and reluctantly got the errand after fully showing his respect for Min Seung-ho. Later, he was repeatedly harassed on that errand, and finally ended up in ruins. With this experience, Jin Yu did not dare to slack off, and he had survived several months, and he could not make the slightest mistake at this last moment.
It stands to reason that since you want to get an errand from Min Qianho, you have to show respect. Standing here and waiting for Min Qianho to get out of bed shouldn't be a problem at all. However, Jin Yujun worked for several years in the railway and telegraph company run by the Chinese, perhaps because he was damaged by the atmosphere of the Chinese company. If you want to be promoted in a railway company, you must first show sufficient ability. One of these abilities is punctuality. There are many clocks in the railway department, and there is even a special person who is responsible for checking the clock time.
It is said that the meeting is held at 8 o'clock, and the heads of the railway department usually arrive at 7:50, and after the meeting, they will squint for a while in the lounge in the office suite, but it is extremely rare to not meet at the time of the meeting. It is not only the running time of this train that is delayed after a train on the railway is delayed, but all trains on the entire line will be affected.
Waiting for Min Qianho to get up obediently on the surface, Kim Ok-gyun had nothing to do with respect in his heart, and he really wanted to reform the status quo in Goryeo, hoping to completely eradicate these stereotypes and bad habits from Goryeo. Build Goryeo into a strong country as efficient and disciplined as China.
After the bell rang eleven in the hall, there was finally some movement in the main room. It was the sound of many of the servants as they began to move. If such a movement can be made in Min Qianho's mansion, the most likely thing is that Min Qianho has finally gotten up. The tossing time was not too long, and soon Steward Li came out and told Jin Yujun, "My master will let you in." ”
Although Min Qianhao's eyes are slightly darkened, people look still in good spirits. Dressed in an official uniform made of Chinese-made silk, he exudes the fresh scent of Chinese shampoo and soap. Min Qianho and Kim Yujun chatted for a few gossips, and then asked, "Do you know Bai Lekuan?" ”
Jin Yujun was stunned, he had heard a little about Bai Lekuan. It is said that this person was a staunch opponent of trade with Japan and also opposed the founding of Goryeo. He hated the foreign religion even more, so he asked to change the status quo of Goryeo. Because he offended Concubine Min and her relatives in his words, he was imprisoned.
"My lord, I am advocating the founding of the country. Although I also know this person, I will never walk with this kind of person! Jin Yujun hurriedly defended himself.
"Humph! There are quite a few people behind this Bai Lekuan who want to intercede for him, and some people seem to be very close to you! Min Qianho's tone was quite unkind.
Jin Yujun hurriedly stood up and bowed, "My lord, I have always been loyal to the king and the middle hall (princess). If someone slanders you behind your back, please be clear. ”
Min Qianho seemed to just want to knock Kim Ok-kyun a little, and seeing Kim Ok-kyun say this, he didn't say much. Yawning, Min Qianhao ordered the servant to bring a document, "Jin Yujun, this is the errand document for you to be responsible for opening up the ginseng field, if you have anything in the future, you can come to me directly." ”
Kim Ok-gyun knew that Min Qian-ho didn't want to hand over such a big deal as selling ginseng to others, so he only let Kim Ok-kyun take on the drudgery of opening up the ginseng field. Of course, if such things are managed well, there is no opportunity to reap the benefits. Jin Yujun took the paperwork seriously. Min Qianho waved his hand, and Kim Ok-gyun also hurriedly left Min Qianhao's mansion.
After leaving Min Qianho's mansion, Kim Ok-gyun went straight to the Goryeo Railway and Telegraph Company. As for how to do this errand, he actually had his own plan for a long time. That is to do it together with the Korea Railway and the Telegraph Company. Kim Ok-gyun took Min Qian-ho's errand, and this is the name. Those who really have strength, can do things, and have enough strength are the Chinese. The Chinese do not lack anything else, what they lack is precisely the name of this errand. Cooperation with the Chinese is a strong alliance that benefits both sides. Jin Yujun believes that with the wisdom of the Chinese, they will not refuse this opportunity.