Chapter 236: The officials of the Ming Dynasty have never seen the world
"This is the king's flag, this is the sword of Shang Fang, this is the bullfighting suit, this is the official seal...... "Wang Yue put a bunch of things in front of Zheng Gu, the prefect of Shuntian, as if offering a treasure.
Well, this is indeed a treasure offering, and the prefect is already confused.
"Wang, Master Wang, what are you?"
"Of course it's for adults, as long as you nod your head, the governor of Suncheon is yours."
Grunt, Zheng Gu swallowed a mouthful of spit, and said in a trembling voice: "Wang, Lord Wang, how much is the difference between this Shuntian prefect and the Shuntian governor?" ”
"That's a big difference." Wang Yue smiled and said: "The prefect of Shuntian is in charge of one city and two counties, and it is limited to the area around the capital. But the governor of Shuntian is different, this is a veritable feudal official, leading eight prefectures, thirty-seven prefectures, one hundred and thirty-six counties, and the entire south of the Great Wall, you have the final say! ”
"Ahh Zheng Gu said stupidly: "Then, what about Xuanfu?" There are also Baoding, Kaiping, these are also my final say? ”
"That's natural, the governor, the military and the people, it's the adults who have the final say...... But after all, it is an important town on the nine sides, and if it is related to the matter of the Tatars entering the Kou, it is better for adults not to get involved. ”
"Let me mix, I don't dare!"
Zheng Gu sat on the ground with his buttocks, he had to take care of it, his brain was too messy. Wang Yue was not in a hurry, so he sat opposite him, fiddling with the tea pet.
After a full quarter of an hour, Zheng Gu could barely control his emotions.
"Bachelor Wang...... What is the responsibility of setting up this Shuntian Governor? ”
"It's not easy...... The imperial court wants to rectify the finances and taxes, clean up the fields, and give subsidies to hundreds of officials, so many things, someone must do it, and the imperial court will choose Shuntian as a pilot. The establishment of governors is also to unify the powers of affairs and facilitate management and coordination. All in all, the governor of Shuntian is the first executor of the entire change, and the whole change is good or bad, and they all look at Suntian! ”
Zheng Gu's eyes rolled, and he understood.
To put it bluntly, it is the pawn of the horse, responsible for charging into battle, the first to fight hard.
"Then can I ask Mr. Wang, am I the first choice?"
"It's not!" Wang Yue replied very simply, "Your Majesty originally wanted to choose me. ”
Zheng Gu said: "Lord Wang, you are pushing the old man into the fire pit, right?" ”
"Yes and no!" Wang Yue smiled and said, "What the result is, it depends on the ability of the adult." If you can do it well, those chairs in the cabinet are not without adults. ”
The remaining half of the words, Wang Yue didn't say, but the meaning was also very clear, if you don't do it well, you will cut off your head at the entrance of the vegetable market, and even exterminate the nine clans, all without surprise.
"Is there one more thing the old man can ask?"
"Yes!"
Zheng Gu leaned over and said, "Master Wang, why did you choose the old man, could it be that you value some of the differences of the old man?" ”
Wang Yue blinked his eyes, he could feel Zheng Gu's eagerness, the so-called grace of knowing the encounter, that is, I valued and promoted you and gave you a stage.
This is the greatest grace of all, and it deserves to be repaid as if you had done your best.
Wang Yue also wanted to praise the old man a few words and cheer him up.
But Wang Yue felt a little immoral, so let's tell the truth!
"Master Zheng, in my eyes, you are an ordinary bureaucrat, a very ordinary kind...... In fact, I have already calculated, if you can't do it, you can only change someone else, in this kind of big thing, it is normal to die a few officials, don't care. Wang Yue smiled, that expression was more than enough to be beaten.
You said lightweight, for others, that's life!
Let your kid charge in front, you don't do it, you run to find others, and push others to die, you are really not human! It's not just people, it's not even dogs.
Wang Yue, you are a scum!
Zheng Gu glared angrily. Grit your teeth and gurgle.
"Master Wang, you won't secretly hinder and deliberately let the change fail, right?"
Wang Yue was dumbfounded, "How come?" You don't know others, but you know Zhang Xuan, right? He's a big bachelor now, do you think he's going to be unlucky? ”
Zheng Gu groaned slightly, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
In fact, for most officials, being able to enter the cabinet to pay respects to the prime minister is already a blessing that they have not been able to ask for for several lifetimes. Not to mention unbridled talent and ambition.
Although there are many people who scold Zhang Zhang, there are even more people who envy Zhang Xuan behind their backs.
It's like saying that eunuchs are curses, but if you have a choice, you will be nine thousand years old when you enter the palace. It is estimated that more than ninety percent of people will agree without hesitation, even if it hurts!
In officialdom, people are different.
Wang Yue is right, Zheng Gu is an ordinary official, although in the eyes of the common people, the third-grade master is already very amazing, but in the capital, he is really nothing.
is neither a close minister of the Son of Heaven, nor is he so deeply connected...... People can retreat to the back, but where can they hide?
What else is there to choose from other than charging into battle.
Either you are willing to be ordinary, or you will fight for your life!
Don't really feel aggrieved, how many people can't dream of it!
"Master Wang, I originally had another question, but after thinking about it, I still don't ask, I am willing to take over as the governor of Shuntian."
Wang Yue was still leaning at Zheng Gu, but the tea pet in his hand was put down, and a faint smile appeared in his expression.
"Master Zheng, since you agreed, then I will allow you to ask another question, I know everything!"
Zheng Gu was caught off guard by Wang Yue, is it necessary to ask this last question?
"It is normal for people to protect themselves. Mr. Wang has a bright future, and there is really no need to dirty his hands! ”
"Hahaha!" Wang Yue laughed, "Lord Zheng, if you are willing to exchange with me, I can't ask for it!" ”
Zheng Gu frowned, "Master Wang, you, what are you responsible for?" Can you reveal a thing or two? ”
Wang Yue said with a smile: "It's not to reveal, it's to be revealed to the plate, and you still need to cooperate with this matter." ”
"Me!" Zheng Gu pointed to his nose, "Lord Wang, you better hurry up and finish, why am I a little uneasy?" ”
Wang Yue chuckled, he took out a silver ticket from his arms and pushed it in front of Zheng Gu.
"Five hundred taels? What do you mean, Mr. Wang? ”
Wang Yue didn't speak, but put his hand behind the five hundred, reminding Zheng Gu that there was one more word!
Five hundred...... Ten thousand!
Ga!
This Lord Zheng almost pumped over!
It's also terrifying.
More than the annual income of the Ming Dynasty!
This, this is fake, right?
"Lord Zheng, if you can make enough profits with these five million taels, we can exchange identities, and I can also go and fight with Haoqiang and Xungui!"
Zheng Gu took it seriously, looked at this staggering amount of silver ticket, and he silently pushed it back to Wang Yue.
Such a scary thing, you should enjoy it yourself! Now it seems that it is good to be the governor of Shuntian.
"Master Wang, you, how are you going to make money?"
"I'm going to buy Nishiyama first!"
"Nishiyama? Isn't this what Bachelor Wang has in his pocket? What else do you want to buy? ”
Wang Yue glanced at him, "I plan to open a mine in Xishan, but now I don't negotiate the ownership of the land, and when the mine makes money, everyone will get a piece of the pie, what should I do?" ”
Zheng Gu laughed and said, "Lord Wang, you are too good at telling jokes, who dares to rob your business?" Do you want to live? ”
Bang bang bang!
Wang Yue tilted the table and shouted angrily: "Don't talk like a robber and bandit, I support clearing the land and sorting out the commercial tax." Can I take advantage of the court casually? What's more, there are also shares of the Queen Mother and his old man! ”
"What?"
Zheng Gu felt that this thing was getting more and more terrifying.
Why did the Queen Mother also get involved, the water is getting deeper and deeper!
"Master Wang, since it is the business of the Queen Mother and her old man, where can I buy it! Isn't this world heavenly? ”
Wang Yue glanced at him, "The world is royal, so why can't Your Majesty collect the land and business taxes?" Let's make it clear, no matter who participates, they must abide by the rules of business, and I now formally propose to the Shuntian Governor Yamen to buy the mining rights of the Xishan land, and my lord will make a bid! ”
Zheng Gu stared at Wang Yue stupidly, how could he understand business transactions! However, Xishan is so big, and there is a lot of money for the land alone, but if Wang Yue wants to buy it, can he open his mouth?
"Master Wang, if you have to buy it? How about these? He held out three fingers.
Wang Yue didn't think about it, and agreed very happily, "Very good, 300,000 taels every Chinese New Year's Eve, and make a bargaining adjustment every five years." This is a land use fee and does not include business taxes and other fees. I will give another 200,000 taels for the resettlement compensation of the people. ”
Zheng Gu was stupid, he only wanted 30,000 taels! How did it become 500,000 taels?
"Master Wang, if you want the Queen Mother to kill me, just do it, don't do it, I'm afraid!" This one shuddered.