Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru were sitting across from each other in the public hall drinking tea. Today the new law was promulgated, and they were very satisfied. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and the promulgation of the first new law is the most difficult. After that, it will be much easier. And today
They were also satisfied with the reaction of the officials in the court. Although there were objections, most officials expressed support. After leaving the court, the two men were surrounded by officials who congratulated them on the implementation of the new law. Some people
It is an exaggeration to say that today is the beginning of the prosperous era of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The two of them will leave their names in history, comparable to the reform journey of Qin State Shang Jun.
Although Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru are not the kind of people who can be overwhelmed by flattery, such words still sound pleasant to their ears. The two of them are not completely unconcerned with the public's reaction. Although they have made up their minds to ignore the promulgation of the new law,
No matter how much resistance there is, it is necessary to implement it. But after all, if there are too many objections, it is not what they want to see. Because they can withstand it, the emperor may not be able to withstand it. Therefore, good reviews are better than bad reviews, and the direction of public opinion is still the same.
very important.
Just as the two were drinking tea and chatting about what was going to happen next, Lin Jue and Du Weijian came hand in hand at the door of the public house and stood there wet. Although the public house where the writing was checked was only a few dozen steps away.
, but the two of them walked in the rain and still got their official uniforms wet. The blue official uniforms were full of traces of rain, and their faces were also full of water drops.
Seeing the arrival of these two people, Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru looked at each other and understood something in their hearts. After all, they still knew what they were doing.
"Why are you two here? You can have a day off today and just tidy up in the public room. There is no need to talk about business today." Yan Zheng stood up and said with a smile.
Lin Jue and Du Weijian entered the hall and saluted. Du Weijian said in a deep voice: "Sir Yan, I have to come. I have a question with you, Lord Lin."
Yan Zhengzhen blinked and smiled: "No need to say it, I know what you are going to say. Is it about the differences between the provisions of the new law and what you drafted?"
Du Weijian said in a deep voice: "Since your Excellency knows this, I won't say anything more. I want to ask the two adults to give us an explanation. The two adults agreed to us. Why did the clause be deleted?
When you announced it today, you didn’t abide by the previous agreement?”
Yan Zhengsheng coughed and was about to speak. Fang Dunru stood up with a stern face and said, "Explain to you? What are your official positions?"
Du Weijian said: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Lin and I are naturally the Department of Regulations to review the written documents."
Fang Dunru said: "What about me and Master Yan? What are our official positions?"
"...Master Fang and Master Yan are the same chief officers of the Regulations Department..." Du Weijian said.
"Then it's over. We are the chief officers and you are the subordinates. You can do whatever you are told. Instead, I have to explain to you... You don't understand the rules. Considering that you are a new official, we don't do it either.
It's your fault. Doing your duty is the right thing to do. You must understand your own identity and position, and respect your superior. Do you understand?" Fang Dunru said in a deep voice.
Du Weijian frowned and said nothing. Lin Jue said: "What the Lord said is true. Lord Du and I are subordinates and should obey the orders of the two adults. However, when we entered the Ordinance Department on the first day, we listened to two
The two adults said that the Ordinance Department is going to implement new laws and reforms. This is an unprecedented challenge. Even the two adults themselves do not have much experience. Therefore, everyone needs to work together. It is in this spirit
Only with this kind of teaching can we carefully study every article and paragraph of the new law, put forward what we think is inappropriate, and make corrections. Before that, our opinions were approved by the two adults, but today the provisions of the new law have
No modifications have been made. Neither Mr. Du nor I know whether this is an oversight on the part of the two adults or if it is intentional. If it is intentional, may I ask what is the point of spending our energy on research? Is the word "brainstorming" just a word?
Listen to it."
"Shut up!" Fang Dunru shouted coldly: "What's your attitude? Do you mean that there is no distinction between the top and bottom of the Ordinance Department? We have to be constrained by you when we make decisions. It's a joke. Lin Jue, you are the second one here.
I made it very clear to you one day, don’t let yourself be arrogant just because you are my student. There are no teachers or students here, you have to understand this."
Lin Jue sighed in his heart, cupped his hands and said: "Master Fang, I think I have not disobeyed your teachings. The reason why we are here is also for official business. We have argued several times before, all about the provisions of the new law. What should I say?
My subordinates have already made it clear that the starting point of everything is to ensure that the new law can be implemented smoothly without any mistakes. If it were not for the new law, why would we come to see you, instead it would make you unhappy."
Fang Dunru shouted: "Don't say it anymore, you are here for the new law, then what are Master Yan and I doing? Could it be that we don't want the new law to be implemented smoothly? It's a complete joke."
Before Lin Jue could say anything else, he waved his hands solemnly and said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, Du Weijian, I can understand your two moods, but the reason why we made readjustments instead of following your suggestions, then
It is also the result of Mr. Fang and I's careful consideration. We believe that doing so will be more beneficial to the reform. Therefore..."
Du Weijian shouted: "Sir Yan, don't you understand that this is actually a pursuit of quick success, and will it be suspected of exploiting the people? If you do this, you will incur public anger."
He said solemnly: "What you are talking about is what will happen under extreme circumstances. In fact, the implementation of the new law has supervision at all levels, and the extreme situations you mentioned will never happen. I am fully aware of this."
I am confident. I will ask the Holy One to issue an edict to include the progress of officials at all levels in implementing the new law into their promotion assessment, so that officials at all levels will work hard and do their best."
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "Master Yan, don't you think that the interest rate for issuing bank loans twice a year is as high as two cents, and twice a year it is four cents. Is it too high? Do you think the people can afford it?
?Won’t this cause resentment among the people?”
Yan Zhengsun frowned and said: "What do you know? This is what I implemented when I was the magistrate of Ganzhou. At that time, it was also two-cent interest and two bank loans a year. The people applauded and welcomed it. This has been tested in practice. Why?
When it comes to your mouth, has it become an extreme situation? Has it become exploitation? People outside haven’t said anything yet, but you’ve come here to make trouble first?”
"Master Yan, we are not making trouble, we are worried..." Du Weijian shouted.
"What are you worried about? Is your worry as big as mine? Do you bear the responsibility or do we? Can the current situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty be solved without using strong medicine? If the new law cannot have an immediate effect, what will the subsequent new laws do?
Promulgate and implement it? Do you think that I and Mr. Fang don’t know that there will be some disadvantages? But so what? Can we stop eating because of choking? According to your suggestion, that is not a reform, it is a lukewarm approach and has no effect. People who are seriously ill should not use force.
How can medicine help? You two are coming here to talk about this without knowing how to advance or retreat. If it weren't for your righteous intentions, I would not have spared you lightly." Yan Zhengshen finally got angry and shouted sternly.
Du Weijian was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to do.
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: "Sir Yan, this reform needs to be gradual and not so drastic. I believe that we must first have a good reputation and then do other things. If a serious illness is serious, strong medicine can be used to survive.
It can kill people."
Yan Zhengsheng angrily rebuked: "Shut up, am I giving you too much face to let you talk nonsense here? If it weren't for Mr. Fang's face, I would demote you now."
Fang Dunru stared at Lin Jue, with a look of sadness on his face. Lin Jue sighed and felt that there was no need to persuade him any more. He reached out and took out the transfer application and presented it with both hands.
"Two adults, Lin feels that he has little talent and knowledge, and is unable to take on the important task of checking and correcting the text. After careful consideration, I feel that it is better to do something specific. I hope you will approve it."
Yan Zhengsheng took the piece of paper with suspicion, glanced at it twice, threw it to the ground, and shouted: "You are trying to undermine me, Lin Jue, you really let me down. You
Don’t think that because you have some talent, you can do whatever you want. How can you give up your choice now? You are threatening me again.”
Fang Dunru picked up the piece of paper doubtfully, and after reading it, his face turned pale and he became angry. He sneered and said: "Okay, the good students I taught are all against us. As soon as something goes wrong, they start to play tricks on you.
Temper. Do you want to leave? Okay, it's your wish to enter. Don't stay in the Ordinance Department anymore. You can go wherever you like. Come on, come on, get the pen. I agreed, and you don't either.
If you go back to work as a fortune teller, you can go back and be your Chongzheng Hall storyteller."
Fang Dunru turned around and searched for some pen and ink on the table, gasping angrily. He grabbed him seriously and said, "Brother Dunru, don't be too angry. You can't be so angry that your body is broken."
Fang Dunru shook his head and sighed: "Brother, I can't help you. I, Fang Dunru, have no face. Every student I teach is like this. I'm so ashamed that I want to die."
The muscles on Lin Jue's face twitched. He couldn't see Fang Dunru acting like this, but his reason told him that his persistence was correct. Because only he knew what kind of disaster this reform would bring. Since he decided to participate in the new law,
Then we need to try our best to reverse the subsequent catastrophic consequences. However, in the current situation, it seems that there is nothing we can do.
Yan looked at Lin Jue solemnly and sighed: "Lin Jue, how angry is your husband with you? Do you have to make us unhappy? Why do you want to hurt someone who is good to you?"
Du Weijian looked at Lin Jue hesitantly. He felt that he shouldn't insist on it anymore. It shouldn't make the two adults so angry. After all, the two adults worked hard for the new law and stayed up all night discussing with the officials from the Yamen.
.And as chief officials, they naturally have their own decisions. Today's move does seem to be a bit of coercion and trouble.
