Hou Junji had been in the officialdom for many years and was experienced. He vaguely noticed what must have happened between Muchuan and Li Chengqian.
Now that he heard Li Chengqian's conclusive words, Hou Junji didn't want to embarrass the other party, so he said: "I understand, this time I should sell the power to His Highness the Crown Prince to save face."
"That's right, Duke Chen."
Li Chengqian then looked at Muchuan and persuaded again: "I believe Chen Guoguo will help solve the problem of manpower in the Ministry of Household Affairs. Mr. Yang Guo, please just forget about it."
"Of course there is no problem. The Prime Minister can support the boat, so I won't care about it."
After Muchuan agreed, the matter was finally resolved happily.
Naturally, Muchuan would not stay for a long time. He came to the Ministry of Personnel this time to solve the manpower issue. According to his agreement with Hou Junji, they would not pursue each other's affairs. As for official matters, they would be left to the ministers of the two departments to solve the problem.
After a cup of tea, Muchuan led Ouyang Bufan and slipped away.
After Muchuan left, Hou Junji asked: "Your Highness, you... why should I help Muchuan?"
Hou Junji naturally didn't understand the reason, so Li Chengqian told what happened at the border of Dongyang County.
On the border, Muchuan led 150,000 heavy troops to attack Goguryeo and occupied one-fifth of Goguryeo's territory. This was a feat that shook the world! However, Muchuan gave all the credit to Li Chengqian and took command in the name of Li Chengqian.
The expedition made him even more glorious among the imperial family.
In view of Muchuan's contribution this time, Li Chengqian had to repay him well, so he mediated and reconciled the matter between Hou Junji and Muchuan.
After hearing the cause of the matter, Hou Junji was very surprised: "This Muchuan actually has such ability?
But seriously..."
"Indeed, Mr. Chen Guogong, do you think that this prince will still deceive you?
If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would have doubted it to be false.”
Thinking back at this time, Li Chengqian couldn't help but exclaimed, "This Muchuan is really the reincarnation of the Martial Saint Guan Yu. It's really amazing... Now I think it's a waste of talent for him to just settle down to become the Minister of Household Affairs."
Hearing Li Chengqian's praise, Hou Junji had to re-examine Muchuan.
Originally, Hou Junji only regarded Muchuan as an official with some literary talents, and he became the third-rank Minister of Household Affairs through luck. But now it seems that is not the case!
He is both civilized and military, and can predict the unknown. He has amazing strategies even when it comes to attacking cities, opening up territories, and expanding his territory. He is really a genius that comes once in a thousand years.
This son must be won over. Even if he cannot become a friend, he must not become an enemy! Hou Junji thought so in his heart, and asked this thought together: "His Royal Highness, did you hint that Muchuan would join us?"
"The prince has already said this. The Minister of Household Affairs does not seem to want to get involved in rights disputes."
"But seriously?
It would be very troublesome for a strange man like him to be won over by the King of Qin."
"It should be true. If he had the intention to help King Qin, he would not have helped me in this expedition to Goguryeo.
I believe he should be neutral."
In the past, Li Chengqian would still put precautions against Muchuan, but not anymore. After all, he is a man of great talent. When he ascends to the throne of God in the future, he will need the help of people like Muchuan.
At noon, the scorching sun shines down on the side hall of the Ministry of Revenue's official residence.
The room is elegant, with blue brick floors, red beams and a round pear wood table standing in the middle.
At this time, Muchuan and Ouyang Bufan were eating, drinking and talking freely.
"Mr. Muchuan is so powerful! He solved the problem as soon as he stepped out, so that our household department will not be so short of manpower."
"We should take advantage of this opportunity to expand our manpower. Salaries and other issues are not a problem! We are paid by ourselves and we are not afraid of expanding our manpower!"
"Yes!"
Ouyang Bufan smiled understandingly.
Next, Ouyang Bufan will negotiate with the Minister of Civil Affairs. Ouyang Bufan has already planned what he wants to discuss. He will select talents from among the talents selected in the imperial examination system half a month ago. No matter how these new top picks are,
Just recruit them all into the household department! Anyway, those who are not talented will be dragged to do miscellaneous tasks and settle accounts!
In addition to newcomers, some experienced officials are also needed. As for where these people will come from?
It's very simple, just dig them from officials in various places!
Now with the help of the Ministry of Personnel, it has become much easier to promote people from various places in the country. Muchuan plans to go to Gyeonggi Province, Hadong Province and other places in the near future to select capable officials and transfer them to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
After chatting with each other, Muchuan and Ouyang Bufan, two senior officials of the Ministry of Revenue, felt very relaxed. After all, the work of the Ministry of Revenue had been piling up in recent days, and they were waiting for people to fill in and share the work, so that they could continue to work in front of them.
Leave it to the shopkeeper.
While chatting, Muchuan suddenly remembered an important thing, which was to pick up Xin'er!
Xin'er has already moved out of Shangshu's mansion, but she still hasn't figured out why she moved out. Could it be that she is still angry with Muchuan?
Muchuan originally wanted to ask Xin'er carefully, but due to the shortage of manpower in the Ministry of Household Affairs, Xin'er's question was delayed.
"Feifan, I won't tell you anymore! I have something to do!"
Muchuan patted his butt and prepared to sneak away.
When Ouyang Bufan saw Muchuan's hurried look, he thought something big had happened, and asked, "Is it something related to Goguryeo on the border?
Why is Master Muchuan in such a hurry?"
"No...it's some personal matters."
Since Ouyang Bufan was not an outsider, Muchuan just said what was on his mind.
When Ouyang Bufan heard this, it turned out that Muchuan was doing something about women, and he couldn't help laughing: "That's it! Lord Muchuan, why are you so stupid when it comes to the relationship between children?
This is totally not your style."
In Ouyang Bufan's view, Muchuan was resourceful and eloquent, and he seemed to be able to solve any difficult problem in the world. However, he was so embarrassed because of a little girl. No wonder Ouyang Bufan laughed so unscrupulously.
Seeing Ouyang Bufan smile so exaggeratedly made Muchuan angry, so Muchuan swung his fist and hit Ouyang Bufan on the head hard: "You dare to laugh at me, you really deserve a beating."
Ouyang Bufan's head was swollen with a red envelope, and he felt a faint pain when he touched it with his hand. He couldn't help complaining, "Mr. Muchuan, you are too harsh... I won't help you like this."
It’s your turn.”
"help me?
Do I need your help?
Forget it you!"
"Lord Muchuan, it seems you don't know what I am capable of! I am well-known in Chang'an City!"
