Gu Wuchen told Lin Fu at the wine table that he could choose any of the vacant posts in the Inspectorate. The people around him heard this with envy and jealousy.
The Inspector-General is in charge of the execution of sentences and impeachments in a county, and has both judicial and supervisory duties. There is a third-grade Inspector-General, a third-rank Inspector-General, and a deputy Inspector-General, a fourth-rank Inspector. They are also in charge of military preparations, training, patrolling the sea, supervising the army, and delivering posts.
, all affairs in the field are divided into divisional officers, and the five ranks of official titles are added.
Although the power of a county is divided into three parts: the Inspectorate Department, the Xuanfu Envoy Department, and the Admiral's Office, in fact, the Inspectorate Department has quite serious power penetration into the other two departments. For example, the Inspectorate Department has a fifth-rank military officer under it,
In peacetime, schools are established, cities are repaired, and lawsuits are heard. In wartime, local soldiers in prefectures and counties are controlled to suppress chaos. In fact, civil servants are given the power to command the army. According to the inspection envoys, there are also five-rank officials to supervise military affairs and supervise the towns of the admiral's office.
Having the power to supervise the army is actually a model for this dynasty to use civility to control military affairs.
Regardless of whether they are the imperial envoys or deputy envoys, the five-rank ministers of the various divisions under them also hold high positions and are among the officials sent by Beijing. In addition to these three and other important officials, there are many officials in the Yamen of the imperial envoys.
They are subordinate officials and subordinate officials. These subordinate officials include eighth- and ninth-grade minor officials who are in the mainstream, and there are also minor officials who are not in the mainstream. They all belong to the scope of local officials. Among them are clean-water officials, and there are also fat officials who are full of oil and water.
Sometimes, a small eighth- or ninth-grade official has terrifying power.
When Gu Wuchen said this, how could he prevent others from being envious and jealous of Lin Fu?
Although the selection of subordinates of the Jiangdong Envoys Department is jointly responsible for the selection of officials from the Jiangdong Xuanfu Envoys Department and the Jiangning Civil Affairs Department, the main right to choose who to appoint is still with the Ancestors Envoys Department. The only prerequisite is that they must be selected from the Xuanfu Envoys Department.
The Jiangning Household Department can find the identity document of this person. Of course, when the Ancha Division itself has no clear candidate for the employee, the Xuanfu Envoy Department and the Jiangning Civil Affairs Bureau can exercise the right of recommendation.
Lin Fu didn't expect that Gu Wuchen would make such a promise just after he took office, so he stood up and bowed to thank him: "Thank you so much, sir. Lin Fu will go to pieces to repay your kindness..."
"You have such talent, I should recommend you to serve the imperial court," Gu Wuchen smiled with a spring breeze on his face. He was very happy that Lin Fu did not refuse this time. "Think about it carefully and don't make a decision today..." He arrived
Jiang Ning came, even though he had the aura of being a new member of the Chu Party, if he didn't have suitable and trustworthy people, he would still be ignored by others. Although Yang Pu, Yang Shi, and Ma Chao were all trustworthy people around him, they didn't have the reputation to be promoted.
Because of his body, he could only be assigned to low-level security positions such as Dianwei. However, there was no future for him as a military attache in the Yamen of the Envoy and Inspector's Office. He could not control the affairs and had no way to be promoted. Although Lin Fu was only promoted through meritorious service, he could not be promoted.
The starting point is a little lower, but it is more convenient to operate, and after all, it belongs to the civil servants' team.
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Although he had Gu Wuchen's promise, Lin Fu didn't dare to be careless. He just closed his eyes and chose a free job. Gu Wuchen was a new member of the Chu Party and a high-ranking member of the fourth rank. He could naturally do whatever he wanted without having to worry too much.
He must avoid conflicts with the middle- and lower-level officials of the Imperial Examination Department, and avoid becoming the target of attacks by the middle- and lower-level officials of the Imperial Examination Division. He must be careful when choosing a position in the Imperial Examination Division.
In the following days, Zhao Hu escorted Lin Jingzhong and Gu Tianqiao back to Shiliang County to discuss the underwriting of the Gu family's tea products. Lin Fu found a shop near Zangjin Bridge in Xicheng and bought it. There were three main rooms and four side rooms in the yard behind the shop.
, you can stay as a clerk and stock up on tea goods.
Although Lin Fu is determined to build a warehouse at the mouth of the Jinchuan River outside Dongcheng and buy a fleet of ships to make Jiyunshe a large-scale business that can handle both business and travel, these things cannot be done in a day or two with money.
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From a practical point of view, even if the Gu family's tea products are successfully negotiated, before the new tea is launched after next spring, the Gu family will only have more than a thousand kilograms of old tea that can be transported to Jiangning. No matter how big the stall is in the early stage, it will be useless.
It is proper to open a tea shop first.
Lin Jingzhong and the others returned after four days of absence. Lin Jingzhong, Gu Tianqiao, and Zhao Hu were tired of their travels. Lin Jingzhong was weak and his face had lost weight. He didn't even take a sip of tea when he came back, so he took Lin Fu to Zangjin, Xicheng.
Qiao looked at the newly purchased tea shop and felt that the market and the prices were quite satisfactory. He joked with Lin Fu: "I thought you were going to be the boss of the company, but I didn't expect you to be much smarter than I expected..."
"It doesn't matter whether I'm going to be the boss or not, you have to be the boss as soon as possible..." Lin Fu said, there is a bad habit in this era, that is, the master leads the apprentice, and there will always be a few hands. Few people are willing to transfer all the various aspects of the industry.
Guan Qiao clearly explained it to the apprentice at once, so as to prevent the master from taking away the apprentice's job. Moreover, by allowing the apprentice to study for a few more years, he could be used for a few more years cheaply. Therefore, the apprenticeship cycle for industry apprentices is extremely long, just like Lin Jingzhong
If he worked step by step in Lin Ji Warehouse, even if he was a son of the Lin family, the possibility of becoming an ordinary shopkeeper before the age of thirty was very small; Lin Fu was afraid that Lin Jingzhong would also learn this bad habit at Lin Ji Warehouse and suppress Gu Tianqiao
And other hired workers are not allowed to stand out in Jiyunshe.
"..." Lin Jingzhong chuckled, feeling a little embarrassed to wake up Lin Fu, but thinking about it, Lin Fu had great ambitions to open the Jiyun Society business. If he focused on a small tea shop, it would only make Lin Fu unhappy.
He looked down upon it and said, "I know, I also hope someone can help me..."
"This is just a tea shop. In the future, warehouses and fleets will be run, and a large number of capable people will be needed." Lin Fu pressed Lin Jingzhong's shoulder, "There is also the warehouse at the mouth of Jinchuan. I also need your help."
I'm going for a run."
"Does that mean my legs will break if I run away?" Lin Jingzhong grinned, without any complaints in his heart. He worked as a cashier at Linji Warehouse for two years and thought he was better than others, but he never got ahead.
Sometimes hard work is hard work, but I never dislike it.
He traveled more than 500 miles back and forth from Jiangning to Dongyang. He also had to go to Huyan to discuss the underwriting of tea goods with the Gu family, and he also had to go back to Shanglin to talk to Madam Seven. It only took him four days to go back and forth. He was at his home in Shanglinli.
He slept in the middle of the night and his face became thinner. He was willing to bear all the hard work and was very energetic.
Lin Fu said to Gu Tianqiao sincerely: "Tianqiao, now I want you to learn more from Jing Zhong. I hope that after next spring, I can hand over this tea shop to your management..."
Gu Tianqiao nodded and said, "Thank you, boss."
This time he and Lin Jingzhong returned to Shiliang Lake Weir. Jiyun Society was willing to raise the price of tea at Linji Warehouse by another 30%. In addition to collecting thousands of kilograms of old tea from the Gu family at once, they also paid three hundred taels for new tea after next spring.
As for the deposit of silver, the Gu family wanted to facilitate it behind the scenes. As for the negotiations with the Lin family, the Gu family didn't have to worry at all. The elders of the Gu family agreed without much hesitation and even sent two people to follow them to Jiangning as apprentices.
Apprentices are only provided for food and drink, and are sent for free. However, if the Gu family wants to get out of the predicament of being restricted to Dongyang Mansion, they only have a few worthy members of the clan, so they want to send as many people as possible to Jiangning to learn crafts and gain experience. In this regard,
Lin Fu had expected it, and had told Lin Jingzhong in advance to readily agree to it if the Gu family mentioned it.
Lin Fu didn't want to restrict the Gu family to Dongyang Mansion, and then Jiyun Society could continue to suck blood from the Gu family. First, he had to take care of the seventh lady Gu Yingxiu's thoughts, and secondly, even if the price increase at this time satisfied the Gu family's needs
Requirements, as time goes by, there is no guarantee that the Gu family will not breed new dissatisfaction.
Lin Fu has thousands of years of experience and knows that in order for a thing or a relationship to last for a long time, it must be based on common interests.
In addition to the two apprentices sent by the Gu family, Zhao Hu also brought his twelve-year-old younger brother Zhao Xiong here this time.
Lin Fu knew what Zhao Hu's parents, especially his mother Zhao, were thinking. It was not easy and laborious for farmers to provide for their children to study. Besides, studying to gain fame was also a matter of good luck. Like Zhao Hu and his three brothers,
After studying in a free school for two years, I was called home early to help with farming, collecting firewood, and doing chores. This was also a common choice among villagers.
The second son, Zhao Bao, was already fifteen years old. He was dragged by Mrs. Zhao to run errands in front of the seventh lady. This time, Ms. Zhao asked Zhao Hu to bring her younger son to Jiangning.
Learning a craft is the right thing to do. Being able to become a shopkeeper or a master is a great future for the children of farmers.
Seeing Zhao Hu taking his younger brother Zhao Xiong there to give instructions, Zhao Hu, who had only been in Jiangning for half a month, started talking as if he was already an old Jiangning guest. Lin Fu laughed dumbly and called Zhao Hu and Zhao Xiong.
Someone came from beside me: "Why did your parents name you three brothers, tiger, leopard, bear, and a whole zoo?"
"What is a zoo?" Zhao Hu asked confusedly after hearing the new term.
"The royal hunting ground Changlinyuan raises tigers and beasts for the royal children to practice riding and shooting. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call it a zoo?" Lin Fu said nonsensically, and pulled Zhao Xiong, who was still young but tall and only one head shorter than himself.
Next to him, "I'll give you a new name. Add the word 'Meng' in the middle of 'Zhao Xiong'... You are still young, so don't learn any crafts for the time being. There are book schools in the city. If you go to study for two more years, you will still be able to do it."
Are you afraid that a little guy like you can eat me up?"
"Zhao Mengxiong, this is a good name. King Wen Mengxiong has great ambitions," Lin Jingzhong came over and said with a smile, "There is also a happy event. Zhao Hu is embarrassed to say it, so I will tell you."
"What happy event?" Lin Fu asked.
"Do you remember Hongying, the daughter of Old Man Guo's family in the forest?" Lin Jingzhong said, "Originally, Old Man Guo's family regretted not talking about it. A few days ago, they asked Mrs. Qi to discuss the matter. They still want to continue talking about the marriage, so let's wait.
I was waiting for a reply from the Zhao family. Aunt Zhao was angry that Old Man Guo had gone back on his word earlier and ignored him. This time Zhao Hu and I returned to Shanglin and stayed for half the night. Old Man Guo found someone to directly test Zhao Hu's intentions.
We stayed in Shanglin for a short time, and we were busy talking to Mrs. Seven and rushing back. I originally asked Zhao Hu to stay in Shanglin for two more days, but he didn't want to, so he said this
We are short of manpower... To be honest, I have no idea what Zhao Hu is thinking."
Lin Fu laughed loudly and said, "Who doesn't hope that your daughter will marry a good family? Although old man Guo's thoughts are hateful, we can understand them." He punched Zhao Hu with his fist, "You must still have thoughts about this family.
Just give me a reply early and bring her to Jiangning during the Chinese New Year. If you drag it out for a while, won't you be afraid of causing unnecessary complications and making people think that you have no intention of talking about it and have promised your daughter to someone else?"
Zhao Hu originally had a dark face, but now his face turned purple with embarrassment, and he muttered: "Wait... wait until someone comes back to Dongyang, just send a letter back."
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ps: Get up at five o'clock to code, and first fill in the chapter I missed yesterday.