"I will think of some solutions for you, and I will let you know the results when the time comes." Zhang Hongjiang thought for a while and said.
Perhaps seeing Tang Wen's role, Zhang Hongjiang immediately wrote an official document and arranged for a messenger to be sent to the provincial capital eight hundred miles away to help Tang Wen apply for a title promotion.
Of course, the governor's yamen also has no right to approve the promotion of titles. That is a matter for the clan of the Great Chu Dynasty.
The Zongren Mansion is the highest institution for managing royal family members in the Chu Kingdom, and is headed by the prince.
However, the Chu royal family also set up four major ancestral halls outside, namely the southeast, northwest and four halls.
Linghai Province belongs to Nantang, and Nantang is in charge of the six southern provinces of the Great Chu Kingdom.
The entrance of the hall is located in the largest city in the south, "Hai Sheng City", which is 2,000 miles away from the provincial capital of Linghai. It is personally managed by a prince from the royal family.
The level of a title like earl is not high. After the provincial governor's office clears the customs, it is sent to Sea Saint City. After approval by Sea Saint King, it is submitted to the capital clan mansion for reporting.
Of course, if it is a title of Marquis, it must be personally reviewed and approved by the Imperial Family Mansion and submitted to the Emperor for approval.
After all, the Marquis is the overlord of the party and cannot afford to be careless.
"Yang Yun, how do you feel about Tang Wen?" Zhang Hongjiang asked after Tang Wen left.
"I have been in contact with him not long ago. I went to Koh Samui for official business last time, and this is only the second time.
Despite his young age, I feel that this person is quite smart.
If we can give it to others, when Koh Samui is cleared, a large amount of food will be handed over next year," Yang Yun said.
"Under his young appearance, this man seems to have a mature heart." At this time, the master Zhou Tong on the side interjected.
"How do you say that?" Zhang Hongjiang looked at Zhou Tong.
"People say that children who cry can be fed by milk, and my subordinates feel that his purpose is not to pay more taxes and grains. However, I have no idea what he thinks specifically," Zhou Tong said.
"Haha, the target is people." Zhang Hongjiang touched his chin and said with a smile.
"Human? How could it be a human?" Yang Yun asked in confusion.
"Didn't he keep repeating that he was short of people? Let's give it to others. When the time comes, if we can't hand over the food, I will settle the account with him." Zhang Hongjiang said.
"Sir, it's hard for us to find people. Although a large number of disaster victims have poured into Yanling, they are still unwilling to go to the island to open up wasteland," Yang Yun said.
"You, you, don't you have a large number of people in prison?" Zhang Hongjiang said.
"They are criminals, why would anyone want them?
If it were sent to Koh Samui to cause chaos, would it be okay?
Moreover, we cannot bear the responsibility of releasing criminals privately." Yang Yun was immediately shocked.
"I didn't ask you to talk to the criminals privately. Over the past year, a large number of disaster victims have poured into Yanling, which has brought endless hidden dangers to the security of this county.
You see, people are being killed every day, many are injured, and the prisons are overcrowded.
These people's yamen have to spend a lot of money every year to support them, which is too wasteful.
Therefore, pick out those who commit petty thefts, start small fights, and disrupt local public order.
The victims who were supposed to be released after being locked up for more than ten days can just be sent to Koh Samui.
Also, if he needs more people in the future, you can choose from the victims.
Just arrest those disobedient victims and find a reason to send them there.
Firstly, it is beneficial to the security of our Yanling City, and secondly, it also relieves his urgent need.
Thirdly, if we give it to others, then we can increase taxes.
If he fails to hand it over, then I will have reasons to punish him." Zhang Hongjiang said.
"What a good idea." Yang Yun smiled.
"What should we do with Kang Qingfeng at Six Doors? That guy is not easy to talk to." Zhou Tong said.
"In a few days, this time I expedited it for 800 miles, and his earldom title should be approved soon.
If I mention this matter after my promotion, I will have reason to intercede.
Also, please quietly ask why Qiao Xiao was arrested by Kang Qingfeng." Zhang Hongjiang said.
"Understood." Yang Yun nodded.
"There's something strange about this, sir. Look, how could Qiao Xiao's simple fight provoke people from six doors?" Ge Ziyun said after returning to the house.
"You mean someone is plotting against him?" Tang Wen asked.
"Master, didn't you tell me before? Maybe it has something to do with Qianyefang's price reduction," Ge Ziyun said.
"They want to disrupt our business with Qianye Fang, so as to buy Qianye Fang at a low price," Bu Feng said.
"If we buy Qianbafang at lightning speed, they will lose interest. By then, they will no longer be looking at Qiao Xiao." Tang Wen said.
"Of course, but we don't have that much money." Ge Ziyun said.
"We don't have much money, don't worry, let's go meet Li Dawang, the owner of Qianyefang tomorrow morning." Tang Wen shook his head.
At nine o'clock in the morning the next day, Tang Wen took Ge Ziyun and others to Wangjiang Tower, where Li Dawang had arranged to meet.
Li Dawang is really prosperous, with a big belly and a typical fat head and big ears.
Although he is wearing a high-end silk robe, it looks vulgar no matter how he looks.
The guy was still a heavy smoker, chewing on the golden cigarette rod and puffing out clouds of smoke as soon as he sat on the table.
Of course, Chu State only has local tobacco, the kind of tobacco that can choke you to death when you smoke it.
However, Li Dawang was quite high-profile, as if there was no one around him, and looked arrogant, so he didn't take Tang Wen into consideration at all.
After Tang Wen sat down, he didn't bother him. He took out a pack of Phoenix cigarettes, pressed his hand on the box, and a cigarette popped out.
Then he took out the gold-plated windproof lighter, made a slight click, and lit the cigarette.
Li Dawang was suddenly stunned and looked at Tang Wen blankly.
"Brother, what is that?" Li Dawang couldn't help it anymore, he raised his finger and pointed at Tang Wen's cigarette and lighter and asked, his finger almost touching the cigarette butt.
"Be presumptuous!" Bu Feng's face suddenly became serious and he scolded.
"Boy, are you seeking death by yelling at his mother?" Li Dawang slammed the table, pointed at Bu Feng and cursed.
"This is our Lord Tang! He just came out of the Sheriff's Mansion yesterday, and his title of earl will be approved soon?" Ge Ziyun, who was standing behind him, said nonchalantly.
"Earl? Aren't you a baron? Why did you suddenly become an earl?" Li Dawang was stunned and didn't believe it.
"Do you think I lied to you? Come on, Li Dawang, you will immediately send someone to the Yamen to ask Yang Yun, the head catcher." Tang Wen slapped the table and became angry.
"Li Dawang has met the Earl." When Li Dawang heard this, his momentum immediately weakened. He quickly stood up, bowed and cupped his hands.
"Our boss is still an outsider, so please forgive him for not kneeling, Lord Earl." A middle-aged man who looked like a master standing behind Li Dawang explained in a slightly shy manner.
It was impossible for the people of the Chu Kingdom to obtain official career and fame through wealth. The status of scholars was unparalleled. If they could buy an official position at will, it would be tantamount to tarnishing the official position.
Later, some wealthy people also wanted to have power, so they donated money to buy an official position. However, officials had to pass the imperial examination, and they were unable to participate.
Therefore, the Imperial Court of Chu established the idle position of "Yuanwai".
Anyway, outside members have no real power, so why not do it if the court can make some money?
Although members have no administrative power, they can use their status to manage the countryside.
Let them serve as grain chiefs and district chiefs, and let them control and restrict the people through grain.
Moreover, with this level of status, just like a scholar, you can meet officials without having to kneel down.
This is also a status symbol, and many rich people talk about it.
But Tang Wen was an earl and a nobleman of the Chu State. Although he was also an idle lord in name only, his status was surpassed by Li Dawang's by more than ten blocks.
"Want to try it?" Tang Wen asked.
"Think about it." Li Dawang looked at the smoking Phoenix cigarette, smelled the aroma, and almost salivated.
"Come on, smoke one and try it." Tang Wen popped one out to him.
"What about you..." After Li Dawang said something, he stared at Tang Wen's lighter.
"Use it like this..." Tang Wen handed it over, and Li Dawang tried it, there was a click, but no fire was seen.
But when he put it on the cigarette, it actually lit it. Immediately, his hand shook in fright, and the lighter fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
"These Western gadgets are very expensive, Mr. Li." Tang Wen said with a straight face, pretending to be angry.
"I...I'll pay, I'll pay." Li Dawang quickly picked up the lighter with a smile on his face.
"Forget it, it's not broken, no need to pay compensation." Tang Wen waved his hand, took the lighter and stuffed it into his pocket. Li Dawang kept staring at Tang Wen's pocket.
Because, this lighter, coupled with this cigarette, is too classy to show off in another world.
"How is it? Does it smell good?" Tang Wen asked again.
"Smells, it smells so good." Li Dawang nodded.
"Are you comfortable?" Tang Wen asked again.
"Comfortable, so comfortable." Li Dawang nodded again.