Zhu Da was apprehensive, and followed the maid all the way along the corridor and hall, and finally came to a study.

The maid gestured, "Xiao Langjun, please come in." ”

"Thank you!"

Zhu Da arched his hand, took a deep breath, and walked into the study.

As soon as I entered the study, I saw the county magistrate sitting behind the desk, talking to a young man.

Han Zhen stopped talking, and his eyes fell on Zhu Da.

Zhu Da's heart was hairy, and the drunkenness dissipated.

After a while, Han Zhen slowly spoke, "Have you ever eaten locusts?" ”

"This ......"

Zhu Da swallowed his saliva, gritted his teeth and said, "Back to the county magistrate, I haven't eaten it, but I have seen a country child eat it." ”

He didn't dare to lie, it was really Han Zhen's aura that was too strong, especially those eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts.

"It's honest."

Han Zhen snorted lightly.

Call!

Zhu Da breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, it seemed that he had made the right bet.

However, Han Zhen's next words made him put his mind down, and he mentioned again: "You have a jumpy temperament and are not suitable to be an official." ”

Zhu Da's mind turned sharply, and he said respectfully: "Humble but according to the orders of the county magistrate." ”

"You don't need to elect officials tomorrow, go to the Commercial Institute to report."

Han Zhen said and waved at him.

"Humble resignation."

Zhu Da bowed.

When he left the study, he was stirred by the evening breeze, and he found that his body was soaked with sweat.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Zhu Da returned to the pavilion the same way.

As soon as he sat down, Tan Xingzhong said with concern: "Brother Zhu, are you okay?" ”

"Nothing."

Zhu Da forced a smile.

Seeing this, Qi Meng and Tan Xingzhong glanced at each other and didn't ask any more.

……

In the study, looking at Zhu Da's departing back, Gu Xiang said curiously: "Second Brother Han is planning to put him in the bank?" ”

"That's right, this person is your future colleague."

Han Zhen nodded and sighed: "Actually, I wanted you to continue to practice outside for a while, but the bank is the top priority, and I don't feel at ease when I hand it over to others." ”

Gu Xiang wondered, "Isn't the monkey still there?" ”

Han Zhen explained: "The monkey is out to rectify the salt business, and he can't get out of the way in a short time, and I have other arrangements for the monkey. ”

After half a year of training, Gu Siong has completely transformed from the original splash skin.

He has a talent for business, and even Zhu Ji often praises him, and he has made rapid progress.

In the past six months, I have run around the world, gained a lot of knowledge, and broadened my horizons.

Han Zhen asked: "You have also seen the money villages in Zhao and Song Dynasty, what do you think?" ”

"The management is chaotic and there are a lot of loopholes."

Gu Xiang commented: "The connection between the money village and the local branch village is too slow. For example, if I take a bill and withdraw money from Yidu Bank, the bank will cancel the bill, and at the same time use the post station to pass the destroyed bill number to the branch banks everywhere. ”

"It seems reasonable, but there is a huge loophole. If I can hurry up and get ahead of the post station, I can withdraw money from many villages with a bill. And the anti-counterfeiting of bills, at first glance is extremely complicated, but there are traces to follow, if you are looking for skilled craftsmen, you can completely imitate. ”

This is something that cannot be helped, before there is no informatization, Qianzhuang can only rely on the post station to transmit information.

This is also the reason why Han Zhen directly abandoned the bills and directly issued banknotes.

Banknotes do not need to be exchanged, they can be circulated directly in the market, and there is no need to destroy any ticket stubs.

"If only you had a good idea."

Han Zhen said: "At the beginning of the establishment of the bank, the business was tentatively set into three businesses, deposit and withdrawal, mortgage loan and paper money exchange. ”

Gu Xiang asked, "What is the interest?" ”

Han Zhen muttered: "The monthly interest rate of saving money is one percent, and the loan is controlled within one cent of the monthly interest. ”

"Okay."

Gu Xiang nodded in response.

The Qionglin banquet lasted until late at night, and then it was completely over, and the supplements of Dengke came out of Shaoyang Palace drunk one by one.

Following.

The supplementary officials gathered again in the main hall of Shaoyang Palace to listen to the candidates.

The supplementary officials of the second and third grades are basically released as the main book, county or magistrate.

Xie Ding is right, the vast majority of supplementary officials have reached the top of being a magistrate.

Fortunately, among the top ten people, there are a few good seedlings.

Tanhualang Li Pei was arranged to be in the Ministry of Officials, four to ten, filled in the other three departments and four courtyards.

And the champion Qi Meng was stabbed by Han Zhen to Jimo County (Qingdao) in Laizhou and served as the magistrate.

This operation, not to mention making the supplementary officials dumbfounded, even many officials were confused, secretly thinking, did this champion offend the county magistrate?

After the court meeting, Li Pei led a few friends and walked to Qi Meng's side.

A group of supplementary officials paused one after another, waiting to see the excitement.

Just when everyone thought that Li Pei would be sneering, they saw him with a solemn face and said, "Has Brother Qi offended the county magistrate?" If you really offend, apologize as soon as possible, that is, Mo is a poor and remote country, once you go there, it is difficult to come back. ”

You must know that those second- and third-class supplementary officials are either in Wangxian or in tight counties.

Jimo is just a middle county, and it is located in the middle of nowhere.

As a champion lang, even if he is released as an official, he will start with a general judgment in one state, and no matter how bad it is, he has to join the army as a manager.

What's it like to be a county magistrate in a poor rural area?

Qi Meng smiled bitterly: "Thank you Brother Li for your concern, I really don't know how to offend the county magistrate." ”

Tan Xingzhong proposed: "I have some friendship with the Ma family, so it is better to help Brother Qi ask." ”

At that moment, a guard dressed in armor stepped forward.

"Qi Meng, the county magistrate is invited."

"Yes."

Qi Meng hurriedly answered, followed behind the guards, and came all the way to the backyard study.

The study was empty, and after the guards brought it, they turned and left.

Qi Meng stood in the study, worried.

I don't know how long it took, but there was a sound of footsteps.

Han Zhen walked into the study and sat down behind the desk.

After looking Qi Meng up and down, Han Zhen ordered, "Sit." ”

"Thank you, county magistrate."

Qi Meng thanked him and sat down cautiously.

Taking a sip of the tea handed by the maid, Han Zhen smiled and said, "Do you feel wronged by assigning you to Jimo?" ”

Qi Meng's heart sank, and he hurriedly said: "Weichen doesn't dare, thunder, rain and dew are all gentlemen, since the county magistrate does this, he has his own reason for the county magistrate." ”

"It's no wonder that Xie Ding and other officials are optimistic about you, and they are really calm."

Han Zhen smiled slightly, and then said, "I plan to assign Jimo to the autonomous region, and the task of your trip is very heavy." ”

The geographical location and environment of Jiaozhou Bay can be described as unique.

Without any restructuring, it is an excellent natural harbor.

As for Laizhou Bay in the north, although the area is large, it is not suitable for a port, but it is a good seafood field.

A glimmer of light flashed in Qi Meng's eyes, and his waist, which was already sitting upright, straightened his waist.

Han Zhen stretched out two fingers: "First, open the sea!" An official port was built, nautical charts were collected, and a customs office was established. Second, form a navy! Gather craftsmen to build warships and recruit sailors, soldiers, and instructors. Money, food, people, whatever you lack, just mention it to me, and I will try to satisfy you. ”

"In special times, do special things. I'll give you a bottom line, the law doesn't prohibit it! When will these two errands be done, and when will they be transferred back to Yidu. ”

Qi Meng said solemnly: "Weichen must do his best to live up to Jun's grace!" ”

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Go back to accompany your family and take office in a few days." ”

"Wechen retired."

Qi Meng got up and was about to leave, when he suddenly thought of something.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke: "County magistrate, Weichen's friend Zhu Da......"

Han Zhen interrupted: "He has his own place to go, don't worry." ”

Hearing this, Qi Meng relieved his heart, bowed down, and exited the study.

……

As the high school officials took office one after another, Han Zhen finally cleared up from his busyness.

Although I still have to deal with government affairs every day, I am not as busy as I was some time ago, so I can take time to spend time with my family.

Entering April, spring is blooming, and the weather is becoming more and more pleasant.

In the afternoon, Han Zhen was walking with Han Zhang in the harem.

As the pregnancy came to eight months, Han Zhang's became more and more rounded, and his pure cheeks were more graceful.

The most eye-catching thing is her towering belly.

"If you're tired, take a break."

After walking for a while, Han Zhen said softly.

"Hmm."

Han Zhang's mouth smiled and bowed slightly.

helped her to a pavilion and sat down, and saw Zhao Fujin leading Ma Shuyao's four daughters and walking in a hurry.

During this time, Zhao Fujin was extremely happy.

In the past, in the palace, this was not allowed to be done, that was not allowed to be touched, the rules were cumbersome and scary, and I couldn't go out of the palace gate several times a year.

Who ever wanted to get married, but it was easier.

Han Zhen basically didn't restrict their freedom, and even indulged a little, doing whatever they wanted.

After all, they are all a group of teenage girls, and they are at the age of innocence and decay, and they have been staying in the harem, but they are easy to hold back psychological problems.

Think about it, if you can't get out of the harem all day, you can only think about some intrigue and trivial things.

How good it is now, a few little girls are like sisters, extremely harmonious.

"Husband!"

Zhao Fujin made a blessing and called softly.

The four daughters of Ma Shuyao also saluted one after another, the warbler Yanyan, and the plum orchid bamboo chrysanthemum, each with its own merits.

It's a pity that it's too small, and it has to be raised for a few more years.

Glancing at the food box in their hands, Han Zhen smiled and asked, "Why didn't you go out today?" ”

Zhao Fujin replied: "In two days, it will be the Cold Food Festival, and the slave and a few sisters are learning to make pastries, so I specially let my husband taste it." ”

Han Zhen actually doesn't like to eat Song Shi pastries, they are too sweet.

The more wealthy the family, the more high-end the pastry, the sweeter.

But it's understandable, after all, sugar is still a scarce material at this time, for example, Han Zhang's likes to eat pastries very much, because his family was poor before, and he couldn't eat it if he wanted to.

"Okay."

Han Zhen smiled and nodded.

Hearing this, Zhao Fujin and the five daughters opened the food box one after another and brought out stacks of pastries.

Looking at the full array of pastries on the stone table, under Zhao Fujin's expectant gaze, he picked up a piece and stuffed it into his mouth.

Sure enough, it was sweet.

Nothing but sweetness.

How much sugar did this girl add?

"Husband, how does it taste?"

Facing Zhao Fujin's expectant eyes, Han Zhen had no choice but to say with a clear conscience: "Yes, sweet and delicious." ”

After receiving his praise, Zhao Fujin's eyes suddenly bent into a crescent moon.

Han Zhang's on the side covered her mouth and snickered, after getting along for so long, how could she not know that what Erlang didn't like the most was pastry and preserved fruit.

Ma Shuyao couldn't wait to say: "Husband, husband, try what slaves do." ”

"And slaves."

Jiang Suyi said, picked up a piece of pastry, and was about to stuff it into Han Zhen's mouth.

The corners of Han Zhen's eyes twitched.

At this moment, Lao Jiu's voice came.

"County magistrate, Dean Yuan asks to see!"

Wow!

Han Zhen immediately got up and said with a solemn face: "It should be a matter of paper money." ”

Seeing that he had government affairs to do, Zhao Fujin said reasonably: "The business is important, and the husband should go." ”

"I'll taste it when I get back."

With a slight pinch on Ma Shuqiao's face, Han Zhen walked away quickly.

(End of chapter)