Shu Shu is looking at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival gift list.
This is one of the "three festivals and two birthdays", and doctors from all departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs must prepare for the festival.
Since it is an official practice, in fact, it is not your own money that is thrown away.
For example, the money that the couple used to pay tribute to the Qianqing Palace actually came from the doctors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
These doctors in the Ministry of Internal Affairs accepted the filial piety of their subordinates.
The subordinate officials still have many unqualified people in charge.
The wool comes from the sheep.
Is "three festivals and two birthdays" necessarily related to greed?
To say that there is no relationship is nonsense, and to say that there is a necessary relationship is not very accurate.
This custom started as a ceremonial thing.
After all, China is a country of etiquette and a society of human relations.
Over time, things have changed a bit.
Xiaochun is in charge of the internal accounts and can clearly notice that this year's Dragon Boat Festival is different from last year's.
"It's 30% more than last year's Dragon Boat Festival ceremony..." Xiaochun said.
During last year's Dragon Boat Festival, they were still on their way back from their southern tour, but they didn't delay in collecting the gifts.
It can be supplemented but cannot be lacking.
Shu Shu nodded and said: "You are all fine. Even if you didn't understand it before, you should understand it better in the past few months..."
Brother Ninth has a tactless temper and does not hide his likes and dislikes.
After this year, I will directly confront my relatives. At first glance, it seems fair and equitable, but once you find out more about it, you will know what is going on.
Those families were too big to take Brother Jiu seriously, so the annual gifts were too small.
The reason is very simple, no one would think that Ninth Brother is different.
This man is famous for his sour face.
Even the princes of the clan are not used to it, how can they still be used to it?
Those families were as if they had eaten shit. They had no place to complain, and they would have to be blamed by their relatives, which was not appropriate.
No matter how much I curse in my heart, my face is respectful, which is directly reflected in the Dragon Boat Festival ceremony.
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "Take out these orders and make a mark..."
In that case, it will be convenient for the ninth elder brother to check, and he can also explain clearly the before and after in front of the prince elder brother...
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In the Yamen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Brother Ninth is about to leave.
He looked at the twelfth elder brother and said: "The business in Yufeng Tower is good, so don't wait in the palace all the time, and go to the imperial city more often..."
The twelfth elder brother looked at him and said, "What does the ninth brother want to check?"
Brother Jiu said: "I heard that the food at Yufeng Tower is good, and it is cooked by the imperial chef who has retired from the palace. Since the dishes are similar to those in the palace, the ingredients must be similar..."
The twelfth elder brother realized that the ninth elder brother was eyeing the imperial dining room again.
Brother Ninth thought relatively simply.
He is just a temporary butler.
This is the internal affairs office of Khan Amma.
When beating a dog, it depends on the owner.
If he had to jump out and deal with the Dong family and the Li family, there's no way the emperor would be unhappy.
One million taels, spread over fifty years, is 20,000 taels per year.
Two two million, three two million?
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has a lot of supplies, but it also occupies a lot of places.
There are more than 4,000 officials, and each person is greedy for one hundred taels of silver a year, which is more than 400,000 taels!
It is better to arch this number upwards and let Khan Amma make his own decision.
If the old man is willing to let his slaves embezzle hundreds of thousands of taels of silver a year, then he will still maintain peace and harmony.
Also, fishing in troubled waters.
It also makes the coating less vigilant.
If there are too many people involved, they will take chances and think that "the law does not punish everyone" and hope that big things will become trivial and they will become trivial.
This saves you the chance to jump over the wall and make another stupid move.
Brother Ninth took off his purse from his waist, threw it on Brother Twelve's table, and said: "I heard from Brother Ten that they have live fish at home. You can try them later this afternoon, and then order a few to be sent to our house. Don't you want them?"
Carp, grass carp, carp is fishy, your sister-in-law doesn’t like to eat it..."
The twelfth elder brother did not pick up the purse and said: "Ninth brother, I have money here..."
I have fifty taels of silver every month, but I can't spend it.
Brother Jiu said: "What are you talking about? When I told others to listen later, I thought I was taking advantage of you and bullying my little brother..."
The twelfth elder brother looked at his desk, the one-foot-tall file, and then looked at the ninth elder brother's desk, which was clean.
Isn’t this bullying?!
After Brother Jiu finished explaining, he was already planning to go home.
As a result, as soon as he arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he met the seventh elder brother head-on.
When the seventh elder brother saw the ninth elder brother, he stopped.
Seeing his sullen face, Brother Jiu had a bad premonition.
This brother is very well-informed.
Doesn't it have something to do with the Accounting Department?
Although the Dai Jia family raised the flag, according to the rules, they only raised one house, and most of their relatives were still in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"Seventh brother..."
The ninth elder brother was sarcastic.
It's one thing for him not to grant privileges to his relatives, but it's another thing entirely for him to actually confront these people.
The brothers have a good relationship, and there is no need to influence the relationship for unrelated people.
Seventh Prince said: "Leaving the palace?"
"Hmm..." Brother Jiu nodded honestly.
The Seventh Prince motioned for him to follow him and said: "Let's talk about it after leaving the palace..."
Brother Ninth slowed down, fell half a step, and followed Brother Seven.
The seventh elder brother had a straight face, and the ninth elder brother looked well-behaved.
In the eyes of the guards at Xihuamen, it was the ninth elder brother who had been kidnapped by the seventh elder brother.
"Master Jiu has always been proud, but this time he feels guilty and doesn't know what to do..."
Someone was whispering.
"Isn't it because he stopped Qi Ye's mother-in-law from filling the vacancy?" This was the speculation of others.
These guards who stay at the palace gate are also from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so they naturally know the news about the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The biggest news after the new year is that Brother Jiu will wear small shoes for those relatives...
Outside Xihua Gate, Brother Jiu's carriage was already waiting.
Brother Ninth glanced at Brother Seven and said, "How about we get in the car and talk?"
The seventh elder brother was not polite to him and got into the carriage.
Brother Ninth had no choice but to follow him and get into the car.
Guixiangzhai is the business of the Dong family and should have nothing to do with Brother Qi.
That is Yufeng Building, a business of Qibele Mansion?
Never heard of it...
Didn't it say it was opened by the people of Nancheng?
It seems that the owner's surname is Gao, and he is not a disciple of any prince's palace. He is from Wanping, and the restaurant has been open for decades.
The seventh elder brother looked at him and said: "You asked people to investigate Yufeng Tower? Stop investigating, it has something to do with the Qing Palace..."
Brother Jiu didn't expect this answer, and was a little confused. He said: "Brother Qi, what do you mean by this? What is the relationship between Qianqing Palace? That person named Gao is the nephew of some eunuch, or someone
A relative of Mrs. Bao Sheng?"
The seventh elder brother looked at him, lowered his voice, and said: "You know Luan Yiwei, right? Luan Yiwei has a secret line. The Gao family is affiliated with Luan Yiwei and collects information for the emperor!"
Brother Jiu couldn't help but frown.
Of course he knew that Luan Yiwei was the famous Jin Yiwei in the previous dynasty.
But does Qianqing Palace know about the rent of forty-eight taels of silver for those ten large shops?
Probably don't know.
This makes people feel even more confused.
It would be okay if the disciples of princes and nobles from outside come to make money, but the eyes and ears of the emperor are making money...
So is the news reported to the police still reliable?
Since the seventh elder brother told him everything, he had nothing to hide, so he talked about the rent issue of the accounting department's official shop.
"My younger brother was still worried that he had wronged someone, so he went over to take a look. The location of the three intersections, ten two-story front rooms, is the best-selling restaurant in the imperial city. The annual rent is forty-eight taels of silver, not to mention anything else.
The place is Di'anmenwai Street, which is separated by a wall. The annual rent for such a shop is more than 800 taels of silver..."
"This is not just taking advantage of one or two years. Yufeng Tower has been open for decades..."
"The Accounting Department has such a big 'nest' right under their noses, and they are turning a deaf ear to it. Is the news they compiled real news, or is it news they want Khan Amma to see?"
"You can't tell if you bully me, but you can definitely hide it from me..."
The seventh elder brother frowned, he really didn't expect that there was such a big flaw in it.
Brother Ninth was excited, and handed the summary paper from his wallet to Brother Seven, saying: "My brother made an estimate this morning. It's not easy to calculate based on the market conditions outside. After all, everyone knows that the rent of a government apartment is cheaper."
, only calculating based on 50% of the rent from outside, then the rent occupied over the years is one million taels, and the Yufeng Building is only 20,000 taels..."
The shop in Yufeng Building is listed as having five rooms in the records of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In fact, five rooms were expanded in the vacant space next to it many years ago, making it already ten rooms.
It’s still a two-story building, and it looks very grand.
The annual rent of forty-eight taels is even more of a joke.
The seventh elder brother looked at the paper in his hand. The form was very clear. There were various notes beside it, including the relevant year and the current price for reference.
He felt it was difficult, looked at Brother Jiu and said: "This time, within two years, you should calm down. Even if you want to deal with someone, there is no need to rush."
After hearing this, Brother Jiu said angrily: "Brother Qi, what are you talking about? It seems that my younger brother is looking for trouble, so he is so petty! My younger brother has received the emperor's order to collect rent for the shop in Jiu Gege Circle, and only then did he discover this. How about he not do well?
Who would think to look at how much rent they paid?"
The seventh elder brother said: "I finally understand the importance of it. Since it's a 'nest', don't get involved..."
Brother Jiu rolled his eyes, pointed in the direction of Jingshan, and said: "Brother Seven, after the new year, there will be an additional censor's office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and four full censors will be transferred from the Inspectorate..."
It happened to be the time when the Yushi Yamen was establishing its authority.
Brother Ninth had planned before that it would be best to let the Yushi Yamen lift the lid here, which would also shock and intimidate these officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs who have been lax for decades.
The seventh elder brother looked at him and said: "I don't have much to do. I'll wait for the decision..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "The money involved in Yufeng Tower is not only from the accounting department, but also from the imperial kitchen. There is a lot of 'leftovers' in this palace every year..."
As a rule, the registered ladies of the palace had one kilogram of pork per day, which contains a lot of water.
Two meals a day are made from a big pot. Where can I eat a pound of meat?
Two slices of meat per meal is considered good.
However, the pork still needs to be purchased and stored as needed.
Otherwise, the account would not be correct.
After entering the warehouse, it becomes "leftovers" and comes out of the warehouse, and it is a sum of money...