Everyone was stunned, what did the Zhenfu mean by smashing the statue of the God of Wealth? It was just a statue, and he didn't know where he had offended the Zhenfu. Could it be to establish his authority?
"This... it's not good to smash the statue of the God of Wealth. It's unlucky to offend the gods. If you don't like it, I'll just order someone to remove it." Shen Liang said in a low voice.
"No one listens to my orders, right?" Zhang Yanling ignored him and shouted loudly.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, looking at Shen Liang and Zhang Yin, the two Qianhus. Although it was the order from the new governor, the two Qianhus were old bosses after all. They didn't speak, and no one dared to take the limelight.
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and said: "Very good, are you trying to give me a blow?"
Shen Liang smiled apologetically and said, "Sir, I'll just ask someone to remove my humble position. Why smash it?"
Zhang Yin suddenly said in a deep voice: "Master Zhenfu, I humbled myself and smashed it."
Shen Liang frowned and said: "Zhang Qianhu, why are you joining in the fun? Sir, you are angry for the moment, just turn around and move away."
Zhang Yin said: "Master Zhenfu doesn't like it, so why keep it? It's just a statue."
Shen Liang pondered silently, indeed, it was just a statue, why bother competing with Zhang Yanling for a statue. However, he always felt unhappy in his heart.
Zhang Yanling shouted coldly: "No one is helping me, I will do it myself. Yuan Cheng, smash it with me."
As he spoke, Zhang Yanling rolled up his sleeves and walked forward. Zhao Yuancheng followed hurriedly, and the two of them went straight to the statue.
Seeing this, Shen Liang hurriedly said: "Sir, don't be upset, we will take action. Zhang Qianhu, please smash it."
Zhang Yin waved his hand, and several imperial guards came forward. After they went to the screen wall, they picked up the bluestone next to them and smashed it on the tall statue of the God of Wealth. It was originally a clay statue, but it collapsed after a few blows. It fell down and shattered into pieces of mud.
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and said: "Well done. Well done. Well, Shen Qianhu, Zhang Qianhu, you guys have something to do tomorrow."
Shen Liang and Zhang Yin said solemnly: "My lord, please give me your instructions."
Zhang Yanling said: "Tomorrow I will invite a statue of Mr. Guan to be placed in its original position and set up an incense table for brothers to come and go to worship."
Before Shen Liang and Zhang Yin spoke, Zhang Yanling had already loudly said to everyone: "Master Guan has practiced loyalty and righteousness throughout his life. This is the only rule I want you to abide by after I come here. Loyalty means loyalty to the emperor and loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. Righteousness. It is loyalty to brothers and benevolence to the people of Ming Dynasty. Everyone must keep these two words of loyalty in mind. We need to understand the principle of acting with loyalty and justice more than anyone else. Anyone who violates these two words is violating the most basic principles of oneself. It's a rule. Until then, don't blame me for being rude. Please keep this in mind."
Everyone shouted in unison: "I understand."
Shen Liang squinted his eyes, looking a little playful. He had already seen that although Zhang Yanling kept saying that he didn't want to cause trouble, his behavior was not like that. Zhang Yanling's words and deeds today gave Shen Liang the feeling that he wanted to cause trouble. The new official With three major goals in taking office, the new governor seems to be making a difference in his presence.
Returning everyone's money is to buy favor and win people's hearts. Smashing the statue of the God of Wealth erected by the predecessor Mr. Wang and erecting a statue of Guan Gong and talking about loyalty and righteousness are reminding everyone that the governor has been replaced and the rules are different. In fact, it is not a big deal for each yamen to offer offerings to the God of Wealth. Who doesn’t love money? It’s not a big deal to offer incense to the God of Wealth, but he speaks so many truths. Moreover, he talks about loyalty and righteousness, and To rise to the level of loyalty to the emperor and the court, and benevolence and righteousness to the people, this is even more high-sounding. I am afraid he is telling everyone that they must remain loyal to him, Zhang Yanling.
Of course, Shen Liang was just thinking about it in his mind. Zhang Yanling is here. Although he is young, his status and position are there. Even if he has any opinions about him, he cannot openly confront him. I am afraid that this Zhang Houye is I still don’t know that the human relations in the Jinyiwei Yamen are very complicated. In Nanzhen Fusi Yamen, his words to calm the Fu officials may not be effective. The real local gangsters are he, Shen Liang and Zhang Yin. Without the support of others, no matter how high his status or position is, he may not be able to move forward in Nanzhen Fusi.
Here, if it's a tiger, you have to lie down, and if it's a dragon, you have to lie down. For now, let him be majestic, but in the long run, he will understand this truth.
"Brothers, that's all. From now on, we will work together in the same yamen and eat from the same bowl. I hope you will bear with me. Zhang Yanling would like to express his gratitude in advance." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Everyone said one after another: "Master Zhenfu is too polite."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said to Shen Liang and Zhang Yin: "You two thousand households, then let everyone disperse."
Shen Liang nodded, turned around and shouted loudly: "Let's break up, let's go back to work."
Everyone bowed their hands and quickly dispersed while talking.
Shen Liang cupped his hands and smiled and said: "Master Hou, let's go take a look at the public house. Zhang Qianhu and I decorated it yesterday. I don't know if you are satisfied or not. If you are not satisfied, you can rearrange it."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, you two. Okay, let's go and have a look. I just have a good chat with you two and understand some of the situation in the yamen. I am a newbie here, my eyes are dark, and I don't know anything yet."
Shen Liang said: Your eyes darkened, haven't you already begun to worry? But he said with a smile: "What do you want to know, sir? I know everything in a humble position, but I can tell you everything."
Zhang Yanling glanced at the Qianhu man named Zhang Yin and found that this man talked very little. He never said anything. This Shen Liang did talk a lot. Zhang Yin's status seemed to be lower than Shen Liang's, Shen Liang should be The most powerful person in this yamen.
Accompanied by Shen Liang and Zhang Yin, everyone entered from the front hall and entered the second courtyard. There are only two courtyards in Fusi Yamen in Nanzhen. However, although it is only the second courtyard, it has four courtyards, so it is not obvious. cramped.
The courtyard at the second entrance is not small. There is a central hall in the middle. However, this is not the official residence of Lord Zhenfu, but a place where government officials work together. People come and go in the hall, and there are also various people in the wing rooms on both sides. Things that come and go.
Entering the second time and heading east, there is another courtyard inside the vertical door. It is spacious and clean, with a row of houses nestled among trees. This is where Zhang Yanling's public house is located.
There are three public rooms, with a small hall in the middle. On the west side are the offices of clerks and subordinate officials. On the east side is the spacious Zhenfu public room, with a large desk, high seats, and large bookshelves against the wall. , there are vases, incense burners and other items placed in the corner, and other utensils are readily available.
"Sir, do you think this place is still useful? It turns out that Mr. Wang's public house is in the west courtyard. The Marquis has come to take up his new post, and the new official has a new atmosphere. Zhang Qianhu and I discussed it and moved this place, which was originally our office. The public room has been vacated and decorated for you. Although the place is not big, we have put some thought into it. These tables, chairs and bookcases are all newly purchased." Shen Liang said with a smile.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said with a smile: "That's right, I'm actually not a particular person. I just have a place to stay. It's very nice here. The yard is not small either. It's just that you two have been wronged and made room for me."
Shen Liang smiled and said: "Isn't this what people in humble positions should do? As long as the adults are satisfied, the work in humble positions will not be in vain."