The reason why the three of them delayed until today is, to put it bluntly, to raise their own worth. But the little bit of face that was privately stored in his heart was instantly stripped away by Yang Zhi.

The opportunity recommended by Su Ziming can be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But people don't play cards according to common sense at all, and even a little bit of reserve and pride have to worry about you. This uncle's meaning is very clear, you ask him, he doesn't need to beg you. If you want to do it, you will stay, and if you don't want to do it, you will leave.

Among the three, Gao Kejing and Xue Qingyun stood silently, while Zhang Gan was ashamed. The ideas that couldn't be delayed and tried arrogantly were all made by him, but he didn't expect them to hit the stones! Now it's not to stay, it's not to go, how can you live and deal with yourself?

Xue Qingyun's smile did not decrease, and he inadvertently changed his tone: "The villain implores the Hou Ye to show it." ”

was reprimanded to this point and didn't leave, and even Yang Zhi secretly admired it. Xue Qingyun's title has changed from "below" to "villain", from "express" to "below", and has already put himself in the position of subordinates, and Zhang Gan and Gao Kejing did not say anything against it. This is enough to show that the three of them have a sober consensus on what the purpose of coming to Jinling is: they came all the way to Jinling, not to play, let alone to fight.

Everything is too much. If you don't give a step down, it is undoubtedly too deceitful.

Yang Zhi got up and straightened his clothes, and said with a smile: "I just pretended to make a joke with the three gentlemen, and I hope you don't want to be surprised." Please move and go to the study to serve tea and talk! ”

The three exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief. Since this strongman said that he was joking just now, it should be regarded as a joke.

After taking a seat in the study, Yang Zhi personally distributed the printed "Interim Regulations of the Governor of the Great Xia Customs Yamen", the law enforcement order, and the conscription order to the three of them.

Birds of a feather flock together. Together. The three of them can get Su Ziming's recommendation, and of course there are some goods in their stomachs. It took nearly a meal. After reading the exchange carefully, they were all excited.

Yang Zhi asked, "How do the three gentlemen feel?" ”

Zhang Gan sighed: "The customs governor's yamen that Hou Ye was ordered to build. Self-contained, with great real power. In my opinion, there are two places that are difficult to control. ”

"Maritime tycoons and local governments are often in collusion, either overtly or covertly, and because of the major interests of all parties involved, there must be conflicts between the customs branch and the local government. It is easy to say that the law enforcement order is used against merchants, but if it is used against local officials, even if it can be forcibly enforced, it is extremely difficult to do good. ”

"The customs branch is not under local jurisdiction, and it has financial power and sharp claws. It is very easy to sit big and become a force of its own. If it is not entrusted to the people with clear intentions and perseverance, they will either fall into huge greed, or they will collude with the local ink officials. ”

In the end, he is a person who has been an official, and his insights are very old-fashioned. It pointed out to the point how to coordinate between the customs branch and the local government, as well as how to restrain and supervise the power.

Yang Zhi said noncommittally: "The reason why it is called the "Interim Regulations" is precisely to facilitate the supplementation and improvement in the future. ”

Gao Kejing said: "Even so, I think that the law enforcement order and the conscription order should also be included in it. The new construction of the governor's mansion was originally good. But it's best not to contradict the "Great Xia Law". Otherwise, the local officials will use this as an excuse to obstruct law enforcement, and it will be difficult for the Governor of Customs to take advantage of it. The sub-bureau is well-equipped, and it is not much better than the elite of the forbidden army, and the soldiers of various prefectures are even more incomparable. The above two sections. It will inevitably cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, please pay attention to it. ”

Xue Qingyun said: "The governor's mansion is newly built, and everything is complicated. It's expensive. The collection of customs duties is difficult to spread for a while. It takes months to get the money to use. Where does the money come from? After spreading. Is it measured? I respectfully ask Hou Ye to think carefully. ”

What the three of them said was practical, and there was no empty talk.

Yang Zhi couldn't help but praise in his heart. He did not comment on the remarks of the three people, sorted out his thoughts, and carefully explained the situation in Penglai, Jinan, and Jinling. Regarding the current situation and considerations of the source of funds, Hu Weizhi, the prefect of Jinan, and Zhou Renjie, the prefect of Jinling, he is particularly detailed.

Then he said bluntly: "What I urgently need now is talents who can take charge of themselves, and the staff who give advice can be suspended." The emperor promised that the appointment and dismissal of civil and military officials below the fifth rank of the Yamen, the governor of customs, would be left to me. As long as there is real talent and hard work, the future of the career is not a problem at all. ”

"Three gentlemen, please, will move here tonight. Because of the rush of time, I only came up with a question like a college exam, and I worked hard for you to write according to the topic. Please look at the overall situation and talk about your thoughts from the perspective of the economic envoy of the customs branch office in one place. The three of you should know that I don't like empty talk, and the article must be substantial and practical. The time is limited to two days, do three people think it is okay? ”

The three of them listened to Yang Zhi's details, and they were all shocked and inexplicable. opened the government and built a government, but the court didn't give a penny? Selling official positions and taking bribes to raise funds for start-up construction, which courtier has such guts? Yang Zhi said that he was selecting the envoys of the customs sub-offices in Jinling and Yuhang, and that this article was not an imperial examination, but a real policy program.

On October 18, everything is suitable and auspicious.

Yang Zhi was warmly invited by Zhou Renjie, the prefect of Jinling, to go to Zhou's house for a dinner. Unlike before, in addition to Cao Yuncheng and Ma Xing, there was also one more Xue Qingyun in the entourage of this trip.

The place of the dinner is not so much the private residence of the Zhou family as it is a fine house. The mansion is located in the city, just a stone's throw away from the Qinhuai River. The outer door of the mansion looks very ordinary, not unlike the rest of the houses in the same alley. After entering the door, it is extremely luxurious. The huge candles illuminated are as thick as a child's arm, and the halls and curtains are all made of fine silk, and all the household items are actually carved from golden silk Runnan. The reason why it is said to be a fine house is because the mansion is not very spacious. The golden silk runnan used in the household is also an inferior product among the precious wood. The top grade of the golden silk nanmu is mostly used by the royal family. The Zhou family is definitely not without money, but has scruples.

Yang Zhi didn't have to make a cup of tea when he entered the door, and he could assert that this was by no means Zhou's private residence, at most it was just a high-end private club. Only the seemingly unremarkable set of tables and chairs in the hall is worth at least 200,000 taels. couldn't help but sigh secretly, the wealth of the Zhou family can be seen from this.

Yang Zhi has been practicing the Hidden Dragon Sutra passed down from his previous life, and it can be regarded as a hanging. As soon as I entered the door, there was a faint feeling of warmth in my chest. After greeting Zhou Renjie for a while, he immediately prepared for a banquet, and the warmth in his chest became stronger and stronger.

The hidden dragon warns, and there is never a mistake. Between talking and laughing, Yang Zhi secretly instructed Cao Yuncheng and Xue Qingyun: When the banquet is held, you will leave first. Mr. Xue went back to standby, and Brother Yun Cheng transferred all the capable people outside the city as soon as possible to surround the mansion here!

Yang Zhi has a life, and it cannot be violated. Cao Yuncheng and Xue Qingyun were hindered by the crowd, so they just nodded slightly. But the two of them were confused, Zhou Renjie was obviously making a big fuss, why was this? Come to dinner, is it possible that there will be a fight? (To be continued......)