However, I am afraid that such an outrageous salary distribution will be beaten back when it reaches the province. It may not even be sent to the prime minister or the emperor.
Seeing how worried Ouyang Bufan and Mo Zhu were, Muchuan couldn't help but chuckled and said, "Isn't it just the servant who makes the decision in the province?
I’ll just go and take care of it then.”
Shizhong, a third-rank official, the head of the province, and the same level as Muchuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Muchuan had helped the waiter once before, but the other party owed him a favor. Then Muchuan would send someone to deliver a document and bring some good wine and meat. Wouldn't it be done?
Mo Zhu was a serious person, and after hearing Muchuan's method, he couldn't help but said with a trembling voice: "Sir... isn't this just a bribe?"
"What's the bribe?"
Muchuan raised his hand and patted Mo Zhu's wooden fish on the head, explaining, "This is a human relationship, a communication!"
"grown ups……"
It seemed that Mo Zhu was about to say something again. Ouyang Bufan watched his words and stepped forward to block Mo Zhu's mouth.
"Mo Zhu, you are an idiot. Lord Muchuan thinks of us like this, so you should be so grateful that you can shed tears, okay?"
Ouyang Bufan scolded.
After all, even if Mo Zhu doesn't want to increase his salary, Ouyang Bufan does! He can't let Mo Zhu talk nonsense anymore.
From this, the matter was settled.
Two hours later, the main hall of the provincial official residence was opened. There were rows of banyan trees in front of the hall. The palace was magnificent, tall and magnificent.
In the hall, a group of men wearing dark blue official robes were writing and drafting documents on the desk. Many military decisions were made every day in the Tang Dynasty, and major national affairs were issued from here.
At this time, in front of the mahogany table in the center, there was a man about fifty years old sitting leisurely. His temples were white, his body was stooped and thin, and his cheekbones were high. This man was none other than Zhongshu Ling Shangguan Jin!
As the most senior official of Menxia Province, Shangguan Jin wielded all the influence in the official residence and held great power.
While other fellow officials were busy, Shangguan Jin was reading unofficial history books, looking like a retired old man.
"Sir Shangguan..." At this time, a gentle call came.
Shangguan Jin glanced at it and found that he was a member of Zhongshushe from the province under his door, so he asked: "What's wrong?"
"Sir Shangguan, the Minister of Household Affairs just sent a document regarding salary adjustment. Please read it."
"Salary adjustment?"
Shangguan Jin secretly thought that the salaries of imperial officials had not changed in nearly three years.
In recent years, the Tang Dynasty has become increasingly prosperous, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. It seems that the treasury is full, so the salary should be adjusted. This is a good thing for everyone!
However, when Shangguan Jin opened it and took a look, his face suddenly darkened! He thought that this salary adjustment was for the entire court officials, but it turned out that the scope of the adjustment was only for more than 200 civil servants in the Ministry of Revenue.
Among them, the salary of officials below the fifth rank will increase by 30%, and that of officials above the fifth rank will increase by three times.
After reading the memorial and the signatures on the memorial, Shangguan Jin was both angry and amused.
"It turns out that it's Muchuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. This yellow-haired boy pretends to be a ghost, and dares to abuse his power to raise his salary. Isn't he afraid of impeachment by Yushitai?"
"Sir... Do we have to seal this memorial and submit it?"
Zhongshu Sheren asked.
"Seal?
What kind of seal are you stamping? Do you want me to be laughed at?"
Shangguan Jin sternly scolded him.
If the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue drafted such a ridiculous document and passed it down from the Zhongshu Province to the Menxia Province, he would probably be laughed at by the people in the Menxia Province, right?
At that time, others will only say that Zhongshu Ling Shangguan Jin did not do his job well and did not even review the documents well.
What's more, when it comes to Muchuan, the Minister of Household Affairs, Shangguan Jinke doesn't have a good look towards him. After all, Muchuan has been against him several times, and the other party also molested his son Shangguan Baifeng, so the two of them have some feuds.
"Send this memorial back to the Ministry of Finance!"
"Sir..." Zhongshushe said solemnly, "The Ministry of Revenue seems to know that we will not pass, so they asked me to bring a message to you, Your Excellency."
"oh?
What did Tobe say?"
"The Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs said that this salary adjustment is of great importance. At least it will affect the enthusiasm of officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and at worst it will delay national affairs.
If this decision cannot be passed, the Zhongshu Province will be held responsible for all the disasters caused."
Shangguan Jin almost vomited blood after hearing this! How dare a first- and fourth-rank official like the Minister of Household Affairs dare to say such a thing?
Needless to say, Muchuan, the Minister of Revenue, must have spread the word behind his back! Moreover, Muchuan was so arrogant that he dared to threaten him!
"That's unreasonable! What Muchuan said about asking Zhongshu Sheng to take responsibility, is he trying to bully me into being cowardly! I would like to see how he can make me take responsibility!"
"Sir, please calm down... In view of my humble position, I might as well satisfy the Ministry of Household Affairs."
"Hmph! Are you, a mere member of the middle school, teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare. I just think that through this matter, I can disgrace the Hu Bu and bring down the prestige of the Hu Bu Shangshu."
When Zhongshu Sheren spoke, his face showed a bit of slyness.
Zhongshu Sheren, the fifth rank, is mainly responsible for drafting edicts and participating in discussions on important national affairs. His official position is not high, but his power is considerable.
The name of the person in front of Shangguan Jin is Bai Xiaohai, who is from Zhongshushe. He is twenty-seven years old. He has fair skin, wears a blue slanted robe and a square hat, and is elegant.
Although Bai Xiaohai looks polite and courteous, he is resourceful and good at judging people's hearts by observing words and expressions.
After these days of observation, Bai Xiaohai naturally knew that Zhongshu Ling didn't like the Minister of Hubu, so he went along with him and devised a plan for Shangguan Jin.
At this time, Shangguan Jin became interested when he heard Bai Xiaohai say that Muchuan could be defeated.
"Interesting, Zhongshu Sheren, please tell me how this will undermine the prestige of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance?"
"The memorial drafted by the Ministry of Revenue is ridiculous and ridiculous. This decision will definitely not be passed! I think it will be beaten back when it reaches the province. According to the nature of the province, if you see such a ridiculous decision,
It will definitely be mentioned in the court, and then it will be time for the adults to show off."
After hearing what Bai Xiaohai said, Shangguan Jin understood instantly!
The Menxia Province is responsible for reviewing edicts, resolutions, and major national affairs. Naturally, it is impossible for the Ministry of Household Affairs to approve such content.
Moreover, according to past practice, the ministers in the province will make a summary and list the feasible and unfavorable edicts one by one for discussion by the civil and military officials in the court.
Once the waiter mentions this matter, he will probably ask why Shangguan Jin allowed such a memorial resolution to be submitted. Then Shangguan Jin only needs to pretend to be aggrieved and claim that he was threatened by Muchuan, and then he can sue Muchuan invisibly.
It can be said to be the perfect borrowed knife to kill someone!
