It has only been more than a month since the last time I came to Jinan with Qin Kongyun. Under the conditions of transportation and communication in this era, the efficiency of the Qin clan's underground intelligence agency was already quite amazing.

Since it was decided to set up a customs branch office in Jinan, it was not a matter of a day or two to deal with the prefect Hu Weizhi. Because he was not in a hurry, Su Ziming confirmed that Yang Zhi had returned to Jinan from Penglai, so he naturally would not send people back and forth.

The details of Hu Weizhi collected by the Qin family are quite professional, and every slightly important node from birth to the present day is extremely detailed, such as the name of the neighbor, the accidental break of his left arm when he was ten years old, and other details are not missing.

Hu Weizhi is originally from Zhongzhou, born in a well-off peasant family in the sixth year of Kaiping in the summer calendar, and is now 41 years old. There is nothing surprising about the life experience, but it is also smooth sailing. Enlightened at the age of six, entered school at the age of 12, lifted at the age of 19, and went to Chang'an to take the examination at the age of 22. After two years in the National History Museum of the Hanlin Academy, he was released as an official at the age of twenty-four. Starting from the main book of the nine products, after 17 years of hard work in the officialdom, he came to the prefect of Jinan of the fourth grade.

Yang Zhi spent nearly half an hour carefully reading through the detailed files that were dozens of pages long. Said thoughtfully: "This duke's detailed file seems to be ordinary, but it is actually wonderful. There are no bad deeds, and there are no flaws to be found. Such a person can survive to this day, and he seems to be stable, but in fact, he is stinky and hard in his bones, and he is afraid that no one is a bird except the emperor. ”

"Although the establishment of a customs branch office in Jinan can't get around him, we don't need to bird him, and I believe he won't dare to provoke me casually. The first source of funding is that I will pay in advance, second, you will try to raise it yourself, and third, it will be maintained by taking a cut of the tariff in the future. What's the matter with him again? What does Brother Su think? ”

Su Ziming smiled noncommittally: "A person is an official to the point where there are no flaws. Does Hou Ye think it's possible? ”

"Hu Weizhi's parents are both there, and he still has a brother. He has been an official for nearly 20 years. His parents and brothers have never been in their hometowns despite their appointments. Although the family situation has improved. But it didn't get rich because of it. This shows that this person is very cautious and has a great reputation. From another point of view, it can also be said that this person has a strong desire for official career, but his ambition is very hidden. As long as you want to be promoted, you don't have to worry about it. This is one of them. ”

Yang Zhi said disapprerovingly: "Who doesn't want to be promoted?" Nonsense! ”

Su Ziming sighed: "The villain once did Beiyan's Bapin County Cheng, but the Hou Ye has never experienced the kind of officialdom pain that is extremely desired and unobtainable!" Please be calm and listen to the villain. ”

"Hu Weizhi went from the nine-grade master book to the four-grade prefect, although he went through seventeen years of hardship, he also steadily rose to the tenth level. Other words. On average, he has been in office for less than two years, and he has risen by one level. Today, the official reputation is excellent, and it is even more rare. This not only shows that this person has no backing in the court, but also shows that he is not only very capable, but also not annoying, at least no one deliberately hinders his promotion. Why? Just by character? Ability? Official voice? Does Master Hou believe it? ”

"Besides, as far as I know, Hu Weizhi and his family have more food and clothing than the middle and upper families, and they also have to support a group of private subordinates, servants, and maids. How can it be sustained by a few mere margins? From the above two points, it is not difficult to see that Hu Weizhi is neither rigid nor pedantic, and he is still a person who is very good at taking care of his roots. It may not be so incorruptible. I'm not afraid that he has a good life, but I'm afraid that he will only eat green vegetables and tofu for 20 years! ”

I didn't expect that Su Ziming would be able to figure out so many doorways for a seemingly ordinary file! Yang Zhi admired his vision for being vicious. I can already hear it. I couldn't help but nod again and again, and asked, "What about the third?" ”

Su Ziming then said: "The third is Hu Weizhi's private family. Has Hou Ye ever noticed? Hu Weizhi has two daughters and no children. There are wives and no concubines. ”

Yang Zhi suddenly realized: "There are three so-called unfilial pieties, and no queen is greater." Presumably Brother Su will say. Hu Weizhi may not be single-minded, he has a deep relationship with his wife, and he must still be afraid of internal problems. ”

Su Ziming said with a smile: "Master Hou Gao, this is exactly what the villain meant." If you want to catch a person, it's just a matter of doing what you like. Hu Weizhi's thirst for promotion helped him build more political achievements. In the future in the recital presented to the emperor, the Hou Ye may wish to say a few good words for him. If you want to live a good life, you will justifiably share his piece of the pie in the future. has no heirs, so in the future, he will settle the prefect's wife with both soft and hard, and try to find a few more concubines for him. ”

Yang Zhi couldn't help but sigh secretly, which of the corrupt officials and traitors in his previous life was not outstanding in ability and outstanding political achievements? But which one is not under the four-character scripture of "doing what he likes"?

Cao Yuncheng asked himself that he was born orthodox, and Liu Er, who was born as a killer in the rivers and lakes and regarded himself as Yang Zhiyan, was not quite right. Su Ziming's insightful and terrifying scheming made him creepy. can't help but secretly sympathize with Liu Er: If you work under this person, you can't divide two by three times and divide five to let him be disabled? Lao Liu, you should ask for more blessings!

Yang Zhichang breathed a long sigh and said, "I have learned Brother Su's talent today, then I will rest assured." According to Brother Su's talent, it is not too much to let you be a strategic envoy of the Wupin Customs Branch. ”

Then his face sank and he said: "Brother Su, you are a smart person, we can talk better, and we don't have to play that trick and scare in front of you." I have high expectations for you, and I must not make a mistake and stretch my hand too long. During my five-year term as Governor of Customs, you may wish to take a more long-term view, and I will promise you a great future in the future! -- Let's just talk, the food and wine are cold, so let's order someone to serve a few more hot dishes! ”

Cao Yuncheng on the side was extremely envious, from Bai Ding to Wupin real job, it was simply a step to the sky! Unexpectedly, to his stunnedness, it was still to come.

Su Ziming was not busy ordering people to serve the food, but got up solemnly and knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you for the grace of the Hou Ye!" I will do my best and live up to the trust of the Hou Ye! ”

Yang Zhi stretched out his hand and said, "Didn't I tell you, don't I like to be bowed down to?" ”

Su Ziming stubbornly knelt down, kowtowed and bowed again: "The villain still has one more thing to ask for, I hope that the Hou Ye will be fulfilled!" ”

Gave you face, huh? Is there any end to it? Yang Zhi frowned and said, "What's the matter?" Say. ”

Su Ziming said: "If the Hou Ye is really promoting the villain, then the rank of the Jinan Branch Office will be lowered." The villain thinks that Jinan and Penglai are at the same level, and it is appropriate to award seven grades. ”

Everyone else is looking forward to being promoted, how can they think that their official rank is too high? Not only Cao Yuncheng, but even Yang Zhi was puzzled: "Why is this?" ”

Su Ziming sneered and said, "Didn't Master Hou tell the villain to take a long-term view?" Villain...... The villain also wants to be promoted! You get the idea! (To be continued......)