Two hundred and eighty-eighth chapter dark curtain
"The Duzhi Yamen is in trouble this time. Every time the accounts are audited, time is tight and the tasks are heavy. Doctor Chen took away half of the accounting history. This time, they may have to live in the Yamen to complete the calculation."
"I heard that they haven't started liquidation yet. I wonder what Mr. Tang is thinking?"
"These people are really pitiful. Fortunately we are not in Duzhiya..."
"No matter what he thinks, lunch time is here. I hope I won't eat carrots and cabbage today. I always fart if I eat too much of that stuff..."
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The Hubu Yamen is not busy all day long. During the half-hour lunch time, everyone gathers in the dining hall and chats, which is a rare break.
The food provided by the Ministry of Finance is really hard to describe, so many officials bring meals from home in the morning.
In fact, the lunches served in all major government offices did not taste very good. The officials could not understand why the imperial court hired a few chefs with slightly better cooking skills without killing people. Every day, the soup was clear and watery, with no meat or fishy taste.
They all reported this matter in memorials, but in the end nothing happened.
The above just said that as an official in the DPRK, you should set an example and be diligent and frugal. Instead of helping them improve their food, they gave orders that all government officials should not waste food. Once discovered, they would be given a reprimand or a fine...
An official sat at the table, looked around, stretched his chopsticks towards the food box of the official next to him, and said with a smile: "Old Zhang, give me a chicken leg, how about I give you half a fish tomorrow..."
"Gungungun, you owe me eight fish, so go ahead and eat your cabbage!"
"Hey, is the relationship between the two of us no more than a chicken leg?"
"roll!"
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The Minister and the Minister don't often eat in the dining hall, and the officials are more relaxed. Someone looked at the two tables in the corner and asked, "Why didn't the people from the Duzhi Yamen come today?"
Someone took a bite of the steamed bun and said, "They are probably very worried right now. Who can afford to eat if the accounts are not settled?"
One person shook his head and said: "If they don't come again, they won't even be able to eat the steamed buns..."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of footsteps at the door, and a dozen figures walked in from outside.
"Hey, they're here!"
When everyone saw the figure who walked in first, they immediately stood up and said, "I have met Mr. Tang."
Those who are above the boss usually do not come here. On weekdays, the dining hall is filled with low-level officials like them. I was slightly surprised when I saw this. The Tang boss of Duzhi Yamen was actually willing to squeeze into the dining hall with these ordinary officials...
It's just that they arrived too late, there was only a little bit of soup left in the pot, and even the cabbage and tofu were almost gone.
Tang Ning waved her hand and sat at a table in the back.
Almost everyone in Duzhi Yamen's office had a food box in hand and laid out the food in it.
Everyone in the Duzhi Yamen will be working very hard these days. Naturally, they can't be allowed to eat cabbage and radishes all day long. Tang Ning specially sent people to Tianranju to order a table of food and wine to reward everyone first.
Looking at the dishes placed on the table by everyone in Duzhi Yamen, there was a sound of chopsticks falling to the floor in the dining hall.
"Gourd Chicken... isn't that the signature dish of Tianranju!"
"This sauce elbow... is also the signature of Tianranju!"
"There are also sweet-scented osmanthus duck, braised fish..., one, two, three, four..., eight dishes and one soup..."
Seeing the officials in the Duzhi Yamen feasting happily, a Cangbe clerk looked envious, took a deep breath of the aroma, and then took a firm bite of the steamed bun.
The officials smelled the fragrance and glanced at the corner from time to time, with envy and jealousy on their faces. They just felt that the steamed buns in their hands seemed to taste more delicious...
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"Master Shangshu, this, this is so outrageous!" Manager Zheng stood under the Minister of Revenue, with a look of embarrassment on his face: "Everyone has a simple life, but Duzhi Yamen has a lot of fish and meat, and he actually brought food from an outside restaurant.
Hubu, what an honor this is, what an honor it is!"
Qian Shuo, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, looked at him and asked, "Does the Ministry of Revenue or the imperial court have any regulations that do not allow outside meals to be brought in?"
Director Zheng was stunned, shook his head and said, "No."
Qian Shuo asked again: "Did Mr. Tang embezzle public funds for food and drink?"
Director Zheng opened his lips and said, "No..."
Qian Shuo didn't even raise his head and asked, "Then what do you care about him?"
Director Zheng thought for a while and said: "Yes, but this will have a bad impact on other officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"What's the bad impact?" Qian Shuo took a sip of tea and said, "The food in the Yamen is indeed a bit too simple. If they are willing to bring food in, that's their business. As long as it doesn't delay things."
Director Zheng said: "But it's been a day, and they haven't even started to clear the accounts yet. The manpower of the Duzhi Yamen is not enough..."
Qian Shuo put down his tea cup and said, "Director Zheng also knows that Duzhi Yamen is short of manpower. How about transferring some people from your warehouse?"
Director Zheng immediately bowed his hands and said, "Sir, there are still some things to do in Cangbe, so I will take my leave!"
Tang Ning stood at the door of Duzhi Yamen, watching Chief Zheng walk out of the office of the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, turned his head, and asked a clerk, "Are you familiar with Chief Zheng?"
The grievances between the two heads of the Tang Dynasty were well known to everyone in the household department. The scribe naturally knew what he wanted to ask and immediately said: "My lord, Mr. Zheng used to be a popular person next to Wei Shilang. Wei Shilang was the capital's Tang Dynasty minister.
Later, Minister Wei of the family was transferred away, and now Chief Zheng is following Mr. Tang Jing, Mr. Tang."
"So he's from the Tang family." Tang Ning looked at him and asked, "Is there anyone else from the Tang family in the household department?"
The scribe thought for a moment and said, "I only know Mr. Tang Jing and Mr. Zheng."
Only those above the rank of doctor can be regarded as having some power in the household department. The Tang family used to have a minister in the household department, but he was later replaced by the emperor. Now only Tang Jing and Zheng are the chief ministers. Further down, those who are in charge of planning and history are in charge.
They are all low-level officials who cannot make it to the top.
It's pitiful when you think about it. A place like the Ministry of Finance is rich in oil and water, and it can be said that it is a must-win place. It's a pity that the Tang family doesn't have a minister. Now they don't even have a minister, so why fight?
He shook his head, looked at the scribe, and said, "Go inside and keep a close eye. Eat and drink enough, and don't let them be lazy."
The scribe nodded and said: "Don't worry, sir. If things are not handled well, their jobs will not be saved. Even if you don't tell them, they will be very careful."
Tang family.
During the dinner, Tang Zhao was halfway through the meal when he suddenly seemed to remember something. He looked up at Tang Jing and asked, "Brother, I heard that Tang Ning encountered a difficulty in the Ministry of Household Affairs. How is she doing now?"
Tang Jing put down his chopsticks and said slowly: "It's not really a difficult task. He won't stay in the household department for a long time. If the errand is done badly, it's nothing more than a shame."
"It's good to see him embarrassed." Tang Zhao twitched his lips and said, "We can't let him continue to be so proud. If we don't dampen his spirit, you don't know what he will become in the future.
Look."
Tang Jing picked up the chopsticks again and said, "This time, he won't be proud no matter what."
Tang Huai, the head of the Tang family, never said a word. When the dinner was over, he did not go to bed, but walked back to the study.
In the room, a figure was already waiting.
Tang Qi closed the door, walked to the table, and asked, "Is there any problem with the household department?"
The man smiled and said: "It has been foolproof for so many years, how could there be a problem this time?"
"It's different..." Tang Huai sighed softly and said, "That Fang Zhe is not a fuel-efficient lamp."
"Fang Zhe is smart, but he is not a god. There is nothing wrong with the accounts of the Household Department. The Fang family can't reach out to the local state capital. What are you worried about?"
Tang Huai sat on the chair and said, "Even if this is the case, we must be on guard."
The man nodded and said, "I'll keep an eye on Fang Zhe's side."
After a pause, he said again: "The troublesome one in your Tang family seems to have encountered a little trouble in recent days... Do you want me to help him add some firewood and let the fire burn?
More prosperous?"
Tang Huai asked: "Can this trouble be completely solved?"
"That's not possible." The man shook his head and said, "But it can add a big stain to his resume that will never be erased for the rest of his life."
"Forget it then." Tang Huai waved his hand and said: "It is not easy to get to this point in this game of chess. You must be careful every step. If you lose the whole game just for a small pawn, it is not worthwhile."
The man nodded and said, "Since you said so, I don't care."
Tang Huai picked up the tea cup and said: "If anything happens, I will let someone inform you. Whether you are in the dark or in the open, it is better to come to the Tang Mansion less often..."
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