Chapter 138: Unreliable boss, useless government office
Looking at the carts of stone, sand, wood...
Zhang Yang took a breath, but he didn't expect him to actually give it to him. It seemed like he really maintained the quality and quantity.
This is too simple.
Yan Liben asked in confusion: "Why are you covering your chest?"
Zhang Yang comforted his conscience and said, "It's nothing."
Li Yue handed a roll of bamboo slips to Yan Liben, "This is our IOU. We won't pay it back in vain."
"Go back to Princess, these are just leftover materials, nothing much." Yan Liben bowed and saluted.
Li Yue smiled and said: "If you borrow it, you borrow it. We can't take it for nothing."
Yan Liben then nodded and accepted.
Zhang Yang touched Li Yue's head.
Li Yue squinted her eyes and smiled, then went to tease the puppy again.
Zhang Yang and Yan Li originally met Niu Chuang.
Niu Chuang knew Yan Liben.
On the contrary, Yan Liben didn't know Niu Chuang. Niu Chuang's craftsmanship could not be said to be exquisite, and there was no need for him to know a carpenter as the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Yan Liben looked at the toilet in front of him and said in surprise: "It doesn't look complicated at all."
Zhang Yang introduced: "This thing is very easy to use and saves trouble. The most important thing is that the water can isolate the odor, so that the toilet will not be smelly."
Yan Liben looked at it for a while.
Niu Chuang gave a demonstration. Pull the rope, and the water will rush down from the bucket above. There will also be some accumulated water in the toilet to block the odor.
The toilet is made of wood and sand.
Zhang Yang said to Yan Liben: "You can also install one in Master Yan's home. It will be cheaper if we come to install it here. It only takes three days from the door to the installation, a total of 100 yuan, the price is fair, and we will never charge a penny more, heaven and earth
conscience."
"And this thing can be used for both defecation and urination. Our goal is to make it available to everyone in Chang'an City, resolutely put an end to open defecation, remove filth, and leave cleanliness in the world."
Yan Liben was speechless for a while listening to Zhang Yang's words.
Clearing his throat, Zhang Yang said again: "I'm sorry, I subconsciously started selling."
Yan Liben also straightened his expression and sighed: "So skilled."
Looking inside the water tank, Yan Liben saw the valve inside. There was a rope hanging on the valve, "This is where Guan Jian is."
"That's right."
Yan Liben pulled the rope, the valve opened and the water flowed out. When he released the rope, the valve automatically closed again.
"This thing...shouldn't he float?"
"Is Master Yan talking about the valve?"
"Yes." Yan Liben nodded.
Zhang Yang explained patiently: "This is because of the water pressure."
"Water pressure?"
"It's the pressure of the water. The valve is actually held down by the water pressure."
Yan Liben was a little confused, "Shouldn't it float?"
Niu Chuang gestured and said: "When you open the valve, the water flows downward. This downward flow of water will press the valve."
Yan Liben nodded clearly, "Can I take one of you with you?"
Zhang Yang said: "It's okay to give one as a gift."
While talking, Yan Liben had already picked up the toilet and strode away.
Niu Chuang thought that he would help him move it.
Just carry it on your shoulders and move away...
The two of them were speechless as they watched Yan Liben carrying the toilet bowl.
Niu Chuang sighed: "He is a very honest person."
Zhang Yang shouted towards his back: "Master Yan, don't forget to introduce your business to us!"
Yan Liben's back obviously paused, and then he quickened his pace again.
At least I gave them an IOU, and I still have to pay it back when the time comes.
Zhang Yang helped the villagers collect the sand, gravel and stones.
Niu Chuang looked at these stones and said, "It's unusual for the Minister of Industry to use these stones. These are for building city walls."
"Will we exceed the limit if we use it?"
Niu Chuang whispered: "I'm afraid there will be some trouble if someone tells the court, but if no one mentions it, it doesn't matter. Some powerful people in the market will also use these stones, so it won't be a big deal."
To put it bluntly, if you want to use these stones, it depends on your relationship. If you have a strong relationship with North Korea and China, it will be fine.
If someone wants to harm you, this is still enough excuse.
Niu Chuang thought about it and hesitated for a while, "But we are a princess fiefdom, and the rules in the court are not very clear."
Zhang Yang thought for a while, "When we use these stones, we have to put mortar on them. Don't let others see it."
"Then what if someone breaks open the wall and sees the masonry inside?"
Zhang Yang held the chisel in his hand and said, "Cast him and let His Highness the King of Wei send him to the palace to be a eunuch!"
Niu Chuang subconsciously looked down and shuddered unconsciously.
The men in the village unloaded the stones, and the women handled the mortar.
Li Yue teased the puppies for half an hour before giving up.
The couple sat on a clean stone and looked at the working villagers in the village.
A huge plan is hung on the wall, with neat rows of houses and a spacious road.
The children made clay, the men did the hard work, and the women carried water and wood.
What a simple scene. Scenes of people working are often the most pleasing to the eye, and Zhang Yang couldn't help but want to work.
Walking to a house that was still being repaired, Zhang Yang picked up a chisel and started to help trim the stones.
"Prince-in-law, let me do this job. Don't hurt your hand."
Zhang Yang put down the chisel and was about to pick up the bucket. An aunt hurried over and said, "Consort, let me do it."
Zhang Yang wanted to make mortar again.
"Prince-in-law, if your clothes are dirty, we will do the work." Several older men came over quickly.
Seeing that a cart of stones had not yet been transported into the village, Zhang Yang hurried to pull the stones.
"Consort!"
"I……"
Okay! What kind of work don’t you want me to do?
The village is like guarding against thieves. Whenever you want to do any work, someone will come over and take it away without any hesitation.
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I can only take Li Yue home first.
Li Chunfeng went into seclusion again, just a few days after leaving seclusion.
The last time he was in retreat, Li Chunfeng was so crazy that he scared the little eunuch who was watching the night. Now I am afraid that no one will go to the Taishi Bureau in the middle of the night.
Li Shimin was reviewing the memorial and saw a memorial from an official, saying that the princess fiefdom had recruited the people of the whole village to build the fiefdom for her.
Li Shimin's expression became more solemn when he saw this memorial, "Call Li Junxian."
"Here."
Li Junxian, who was reorganizing the defense of the imperial city, heard His Majesty's summons and hurried to Ganlu Hall.
"His Majesty."
Li Shimin whispered: "How is the investigation of the night sky phenomenon going?"
Li Junxian replied: "Back to Your Majesty, we and the people from Dali Temple are still investigating, and there is no result yet."
"I've been checking it for so long."
Hearing Li Shimin's somewhat accusatory tone, Li Junxian added: "The other party's methods are very clever. I guess he is not an ordinary person. He is incompetent in his humble position. Please punish him."
"That's all, let me ask you again, what happened to Princess Runan's fiefdom?"
Li Junxian replied: "Your Majesty, Princess Runan asked the whole village to help her build the fiefdom."
Li Shimin's expression became more serious as he said, "Is there really such a thing? Yue'er is quite sensible and doesn't seem like she would do such a thing."
Li Junxian lowered his head and said: "Actually, the village in the princess' fiefdom only has a few dozen households, and there are only about twenty strong men who can work."
"Just a few dozen households, about twenty people?"
Li Junxian said in a low voice: "It's like this. You can tell at a glance that if there is any big movement, the local county magistrate will also report it."
Li Shimin believed in Li Junxian, and there was no need for him to help Yue'er speak.
I do wonder about the motivation of the official who sent this impeachment memorial.
The court is really getting more and more chaotic.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "There are only about twenty people. I know, please step back."
"Here."
After walking out of the Manna Hall, Li Junxian felt quite depressed. The strange phenomenon in the night sky last year was in March this year. It is still not clear. Such an unresolved mystery is still not clear, and I don't know if His Majesty will blame it more.
General Zuo Wuwei's Mansion.
Qin Qiong and Li Xiaogong were sitting at the door of the mansion, both of them sniffing at the sun.
"I heard that Princess Runan and the Prince Consort were impeached, and it was said that it was about recruiting people's power." Qin Qiong said with some worry.
"Recruiting people's power? Just that poor village?" Li Xiaogong snorted: "I've seen it, and there are only so many people who can work. How can we recruit people's power? Who can build a yard without dozens of people?"
Qin Qiong nodded and said, "That's right."
Li Xiaogong added: "These civil servants are all idle and can't find anything to do. They just know that there are rumors about making trouble, and they like to impeach if it gets bigger."
Looking at Li Xiaogong's appearance, Qin Qiong could tell that the Prince of Hejian County was very protective of this boy.
Li Xiaogong couldn't sit still anymore and stood up again and said, "I don't know what that kid is doing. I haven't seen him for a few days. I'll go look for him."
Qin Qiong stroked his beard and smiled.
March in Chang'an City is the busy farming season, so far there are not many people in the city, and Zhuque Street is not as lively as it was a few days ago.
The couple walked home escorted by their two aunts.
As he neared the door of his house, Zhang Yang saw Li Xiaogong standing outside.
Li Yue saluted politely, "Uncle Wang."
Li Xiaogong also bowed in return.
The two aunts and Li Yue walked into the yard.
Zhang Yang and Li Xiaogong were sitting at the door of their house, staring blankly at the alley.
"Don't you want to say anything when you see me?" Li Xiaogong said, leaning against the wall.
Zhang Yang put his hands in his sleeves, "What happened to the resignation? It's been a few days."
Hearing some complaints from Zhang Yang, Li Xiaogong frowned and said, "Our etiquette department is too dilapidated and no one is willing to come."
"Why?"
"The Ministry of War is in charge of military registration, the Ministry of Households is in charge of taxes, and the Ministry of Personnel is in charge of promotions. Even the Ministry of Industry can learn a trade, but our Ministry of Rites is the least promising."
Zhang Yang scratched his head, "We have no future."
Li Xiaogong spread his hands and said, "Think about it, what can our etiquette department do? Ceremony? Hold a banquet?"
It’s true to say that…
Li Xiaogong continued: "Also, if our Ministry of Rites needs to spend some money to do something, it depends on the face of the Ministry of Human Resources and His Majesty. Even if money is given, the manpower needed depends on the savings of other people.
Feeling."
Zhang Yang's face became even more ugly. This Ministry of Etiquette really couldn't please him anywhere.
Li Xiaogong changed his sitting position and crossed his legs, "There was a guy who took the initiative to deliver it to me."
"Who is it?"
"Xu Jingzong, who was the eighteenth bachelor of the Qin Dynasty."
Hearing this name, Zhang Yangxin said that he was not surprised at all. This guy looked like an old man from Chang'an City, and he was able to exploit every opportunity.
Li Xiaogong whispered: "Do you know what happened to Concubine Yin?"
Zhang Yang nodded.
Of course I know that the chief clerk of the county magistrate's office was kidnapped by Cheng Chumo's people, and he is still alive and dead.
"Actually, Xu Jingzong also contributed to this matter. I inquired about it and it turned out that Xu Jingzong handed some memorials to Menxiasheng, which contained the most shameful things about Li You and Yin Hongzhi."
Li Xiaogong added: "This guy looks pretty good. I want him to be the Minister of Etiquette."
"This Xu Jingzong has turned into a fox." Zhang Yang said in a low voice.
"No wonder I felt something was wrong when I looked at that guy's face. It's true when you say that."
In the yard, Li Yue watched the Prince of Hejian County and her husband sitting at the door of their home, cooing quietly, thinking that Uncle Wang would not come in to sit there, so the two of them were chatting at the door, as if they were plotting some shameful evil.
Li Xiaogong stared with big eyes and said: "I have talked with him. He is a very nice person. His words are pleasant to listen to and he has a good time drinking."
"He said a lot of good things about you." Zhang Yang looked as if he had expected it.
"I did say a lot of good things, except that I can surpass Li Jing. It sounds like lies." Li Xiaogong moved his seat, "These lies sound so good."
This boss is careless, and it is really a headache for subordinates. Don’t you know what Xu Jingzong is thinking when he joins the Ministry of Etiquette? He has ulterior motives and you still treat him as your brother.
"Isn't Xu Jingzong already the minister?"
Li Xiaogong snorted coldly: "I want someone but I still can't get it? The Ministry of Rites approved it quickly, and His Majesty agreed on the same day."
"Congratulations, we have a new member of the etiquette department." Zhang Yang said weakly.
"Yeah." Li Xiaogong couldn't help but nodded, the more he thought about it, the more satisfied he became.
"Since the DPRK is so efficient in doing things, my salary for this month has not been paid yet. Didn't we say there is a reward? Where is the reward?"
Li Xiaogong cleared his throat and smiled awkwardly, "The expenses of the imperial court are very tight. The salary of the imperial court is first paid to the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Education. Our Ministry of Rites has nothing to do.
Two months will be a little later.”
The arrears of wages between the DPRK and China are really a headache. Are you asking Li Shimin for money? Li Shimin may kill you.
My boss is not good at anything, he is just a bastard!
How can you be an official and still have everything go wrong?
Zhang Yang looked at Li Xiaogong, hesitated to speak, shook his head and walked into his yard with a sigh.
Li Xiaogong stood up and said, "Boy, come to the Rites Office tomorrow, and you and Xu Jingzong will also meet you."
"I know." Zhang Yang said weakly.
Li Xiaogong left satisfied.
Zhang Yang was standing in his yard, how could he...how could he have such a boss and such a minister of etiquette?
You also recruited Xu Jingzong, an old fox, into the Ministry of Rites. Doesn’t this make things more complicated?
Zhang Yang stepped hard on the ground with both feet, as if stepping on Li Xiaogong's face.