Among the craftsmen gathered in the pile, there was an official in a scarlet robe shouting.

"Yan Butang!" Zhu Yunxi greeted him.

That official was Yan Zhenzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, and he personally commanded the renovation project of Wu Wangfu before.

"I've seen your highnesses!"

Yan Zhen was busy with a gray face, and stepped forward to fight one by one.

Zhu Jixi, the prince of the King of Jin, said with a smile: "How can you personally supervise the work of the Ministry of Works?" ”

"The minister can't help it, there are too many craftsmen, and the whole family gathers in Beijing, it's inconvenient to not talk about it, and too many people will cause chaos."

Yan Zhen shook his head.

These craftsmen come from all over the country, with different accents, and some of them do not speak official language, so it is very difficult to communicate.

Zhu Yunxi asked, "Then what are you busy with here?" ”

Yan Zhen replied directly: "The minister will make up their names and industries, and prepare to play Your Majesty, and each family will draw one person to serve, and the rest will go back to their hometowns and work at home on weekdays, and they will be called in turn according to their nationality in the future." ”

The family of the artisan family is often a family of craftsmen, and the whole family goes out to work.

"Yan Butang, your method is good!"

Zhu Yunxi expressed his support.

This newly appointed secretary of the Ministry of Industry is a person who does practical things!

Yan Zhenzhi sighed and said, "Hey, that's it, so many craftsmen can't use it up!" ”

Only 16 restaurants have been built, and more than 200,000 people are indeed more.

For those who can't be used, the imperial court will naturally not pay them, and in the long run, they are afraid that they will cause hidden dangers in Beijing.

Can't run out? I can help you use it!

Zhu Yunxi smiled and groaned: "Lone arranges tasks for them." ”

"I would like to listen to the advice of His Royal Highness King Wu." Yan Zhenzhi listened attentively.

"His Royal Highness King Wu!"

"His Royal Highness King Wu!!"

In a crowd of craftsmen, a thin old man suddenly jumped out.

He was pleasantly surprised and eager, and kept calling: "His Royal Highness King Wu! It's a villain! ”

The old man's voice was hurried, and it sounded like saying: His Royal Highness King Wu is a villain.

It has attracted more people's attention.

"Is that him?"

The old man threw himself down, and Zhu Yunxi saw his appearance clearly and remembered this person.

The old craftsman who repaired the outer gate of the capital in Fengyang Mansion!

"Stand down!"

Zhu Yunxi stretched out his hand to stop the palace guards who came forward to arrest people, and said with a pleasant face: "Old man, what's the matter?" ”

Since Lao Zhu gave one hundred and eighty palace guards, every time he came out, he followed dozens of bodyguards openly and secretly.

"His Royal Highness King Wu, little old man has finally met you!"

The old craftsman left bitter tears.

"Old man, if you have something to say, speak slowly." Zhu Yunxi's expression was solemn.

......

Hubu Shangshu, Zhao Zhai.

"Master, there's a problem in Fengyang Mansion!"

The old butler pushed the door open.

In the study, Zhao Mian, the head of the household, was painting, and said indifferently: "What kind of system is it to panic, and come slowly." ”

The old housekeeper slowed down his tone and said, "A craftsman petitioned to Jingshi and met His Royal Highness King Wu at Jiangdong Gate......

The brush in Zhao Mian's hand was stunned, and a drop of ink splashed on the rice paper, and the lifelike picture scroll was almost invalid.

The craftsman household was originally under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, and the reason why it was related to the Ministry of Household was naturally because of money.

Last time, the craftsmen of Fengyang Mansion were killed by Zhou Dexing for wages, and Zhu Yunxi took silver money from the treasury of Fengyang Mansion and sent it to the craftsmen by royal order.

This money caused a rift between Fengyang Mansion and the Ministry of Households.

In the end, the household department gave the money to Fengyang Mansion and filled in the loophole.

As a result, the Ministry of Industry went to the Ministry of Household to ask for money, saying that the wages of the craftsmen in Zhongdu had to be settled again.

The household department said that it had been sent to Fengyang Mansion.

The Ministry of Industry said that it was in arrears for the previous three months, and it had not been paid for nearly two months.

The household department insisted that the money sent to Fengyang Mansion was the last two months, including the salary of the next month after the year.

Because the yamen are about to have a holiday, they are advanced in advance, and the total is exactly three months.

All in all, the money that King Wu took from Fengyang Mansion last time was not recognized by the household department!

The yamen quarreled with each other, which led to the craftsmen's wages being in arrears again.

This time, the craftsmen did not dare to make trouble, fearing that they would also be killed.

Several craftsmen went to Beijing to file a complaint in accordance with the instructions of the previous King of Wu.

They silently petitioned under the big accusations.

However, halfway through, he was caught back......

Only the old craftsmen, who have always been low-key and silent, took advantage of the Ministry of Industry to summon them to Beijing this time to find an opportunity to petition.

"These people! Inconsiderate of the difficulties of the imperial court! ”

Throwing away the brush, Zhao Mian said indignantly.

In fact, the artisans were not considered "people", and their status was slightly higher than that of slavery.

What happened to the wages owed to them?

People of this class, it is useful to sue officials?

Dare to enter Beijing?

Who gave the guts?

Zhao Mian issued an instruction: "You go to Fengyang Mansion in person, please Jiang Xiahou be sure to suppress!" ”

The housekeeper replied quietly: "Jiang Xiahou sent a letter, he was already killing, and he killed seven or eight complainants, and he directly moved his hand in the middle of the road and threw it into the Yangtze River, without knowing it." ”

"Well, that's good!"

With Jiangxiahou Zhou Dexing sitting in the central capital, Zhao Mian's heart was quickly put down.

Cover your mouth, we are professional!

The only variable is that the craftsman who met King Wu had to find an opportunity to get rid of it......

"By the way, you said that His Royal Highness King Hui is also there?"

The old housekeeper replied: "His Royal Highness King Hui and the prince of King Jin, the eldest prince of King Yan's Mansion are here. ”

Zhao Mian nodded: "Prepare a sedan chair and go to the palace." ”

......

Huiwang's Mansion.

Zhao Mian looked around, frowned, and said, "A few days later, it will be the birthday of His Royal Highness King Hui, why is there no movement in the palace at all?" ”

Shi Huang Zicheng, the head of the palace, said: "Zhao Weng Rongyu, His Royal Highness King Hui is not allowed to do a big deal. ”

In the Ming officialdom, the officials above the third grade, those who are highly respected or have high power, are called "Weng", and they are also called old gentlemen.

If he doesn't allow it, he won't do it?

Zhao Mian was directly speechless, and couldn't help but reprimand: "You courtiers, can you have some eyesight?" This matter is handled by the official himself, you can go with your own business! ”

Hui Wang Zhu Yunwen is not in the palace, and he should be out and has not come back yet.

At this moment, Zhao Mian had already found the famous troupe of Jingshi, and returned home to talk about cooperation with the boss of the troupe.

"I heard that your Laifu class is the best troupe in Jiangnan."

The head of the class bowed his head and said: "Don't dare to be, it's all everyone's lifting." ”

Zhao Mian said leisurely: "Three days later, that is, on the fifth day of the lunar month, you go to King Hui's Mansion to celebrate your birthday, what is the price of singing for three days?" ”

"It is our blessing to be able to celebrate His Royal Highness King Hui, and besides, the old man of the ministry personally named you, how dare the people collect money."

"Ridiculous, are you celebrating King Hui, or is this official celebrating King Hui?"

The head of the class understood in seconds, and hurriedly said: "The old gentleman forgives the sin, it is the villain who has trespassed." ”

After speaking, he stretched out a finger and quoted: "One hundred taels of silver." ”

Zhao Mian shook his head, the boss thought that he felt that he was bargaining, and couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Laifu Ban is famous in Beijing, and one hundred taels of silver is already the lowest price.

Who knows, this household secretary said: "Since there are the best servants in Jiangnan in the team, the price is definitely not low, so let's go according to this number!" ”

As he spoke, Zhao Mian stretched out five fingers.

Five hundred taels?

The class leader's eyes widened: "Too much, right?" ”

The market price is at most two or three hundred taels for three days, and when you encounter a reward from a large family, it will not exceed four hundred taels.

The dignified household is still in the book, and the price is cut up?

Zhao Mian frowned: "What, can't you sing?" Congratulations to His Royal Highness King Hui, do you want this official to find a grass platform team? ”

"You can sing, you can sing!"

The class owner is also an old Jianghu, he understands in the blink of an eye, and bows down at the moment: "Thank you to the old gentleman for raising the value of the servants in the team and starting the reputation of the small drama team." ”

As he spoke, he hurriedly took out a fine jade pendant from his cuff and handed it over.

"It's a little bit of a heart, please smile."

"Presumptuous! Who do you think of this officer? ”

Zhao Mian was furious, shook his sleeves and said, "Butler, send off guests!" ”

The class leader panicked and turned to leave.

I heard Zhao Mian speak behind him again: "By the way, housekeeper, there is a calligraphy and painting shop in Dagongfang, I heard that it is not bad, you will help me buy a few paintings after sending the guests back." ”

"Yes, sir."

The housekeeper responded and glanced at the class master.

Thanks to the fact that the owner is a businessman, otherwise it is difficult to understand the meaning.

"Hey, these officials are really good now!"

Shaking his head secretly, the class owner left with a smile and went to Dagongfang to buy paintings.

As the saying goes, there are policies and countermeasures.

Emperor Zhu's anti-corruption is deeply rooted in the bone marrow, and officials dare not be blatantly greedy, but there are many wonderful ways to deal with it.

This Zhao Shangshu, in order to make extra money, did not let the officials below arrange the trivial matter of finding an opera troupe, which shows his prudence.

What is the best money to make since ancient times?

Of course, it's the money of the imperial court!

The drama troupe invited by King Hui on his birthday, the money was spent on the public account of the household.

The head of the class gave the gift to the calligraphy and painting shop, or the housekeeper received it, and Zhao Mian did not do it during the whole process.

Now that the troupe has earned it, Zhao Shangshu has also earned it.

The head of the class even doubted whether the calligraphy and painting shop was opened by Zhao Shangshu......