Although it is not a big deal to inquire about the news in the palace, it is not something to be done openly.
Especially since Kou Zhun now sits in the position of chief regent of state affairs, if people from the Kou government go out to inquire about the news in the palace siege, they will easily be mistaken for Kou Zhun, and Kou Ji's ancestors and grandson are preparing for rebellion.
Kou Ji had no intention of rebellion, and Kou Zhun had no intention of rebellion either.
So it is better not to give wrong signals.
Otherwise, if some enthusiastic people jump out and eagerly push their ancestors and grandchildren to ascend to power, it will not be good...
Kou Ji ordered Kou Zhong to send people to keep an eye on the movements of Queen Mother Liu E, Liu Mei, Guo Huai and others, so there was no need to worry about this matter all the time.
After Kou Zhong exited the study.
Kou Ji went back to his room and slept.
The next day.
Kou Ji put on his official uniform and went to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry.
As soon as I entered the Yamen, I saw officials and junior officials from all over the Ministry of Works, all beaming with joy.
Officials at the top and bottom of the Ministry of Works were naturally happy to be promoted to a higher level through the Ministry of Works' contribution to the court with new plows.
Wang Yunsheng benefited the most.
Although there is not much change in official title, there is an additional title of Fu Wen Pavilion's Attendant System.
Although the Fuwen Pavilion Attendant System is a virtual title, it is the most valuable among the virtual titles.
Further up the Fuwen Pavilion service system, one is a direct bachelor of Fuwen Pavilion.
Further up, there is the Fuwen Pavilion.
It seems that titles of this type are awarded to courtiers who are knowledgeable.
Wang Yunsheng was a recommended person, and he got the title of Fuwen Pavilion's servant. From now on, no one dared to look down on him as a recommended person, and no one dared to use the fact that he was a recommended person to suppress him.
If Wang Yunsheng hadn't been too old, he might have been able to use the title of Fuwen Pavilion's attendant to continue to move up the ranks, and finally get into the inner court.
Maybe we can break the unwritten rule in the court that "non-Jinshi are not allowed to enter the inner court".
Although the minor officials in the Ministry of Industry did not receive a promotion in status from this court's rewards, they did receive a lot of financial rewards.
Of course they are happy too.
As soon as Kou Jicheng entered the main hall of the Yamen, Wang Yunsheng saw him.
Wang Yunsheng walked quickly to Kou Ji with an eager look on his face, and bowed deeply, "I am able to achieve today's achievements only because of my superior's guidance. Please accept my respect from my superior."
Officials from all over the Ministry of Works also stepped forward and bowed in obeisance.
Before, they were worried that if they hung around in front of Kou Ji, Kou Ji would cause trouble and be kicked out of the court.
Now that what they were worried about has not only not happened, but they have been promoted through Kou Ji's means, they will naturally no longer avoid Kou Ji.
Kou Ji smiled calmly and said: "There is no need to be too polite... You are conscientiously doing things according to my instructions. I have benefited from it, so I naturally think of you. Please note that I was in the process of imposing punishment... Ministry of Personnel..."
Kou Ji mentioned two yamen in succession. He found that the officials of these two yamen seemed to be a little miserable by him and could not use them to encourage the officials of the Ministry of Industry, so he laughed and said: "In short, I never treat loyal and dedicated people unfairly."
A person who does his job."
When the officials of the Ministry of Industry heard Kou Ji's words, they had different expressions.
They all raised their hands.
Everyone agrees.
"The lower official must be loyal and handle errands for the superior..."
When Kou Ji saw this, he was slightly startled and shook his head.
He knew that the officials at the Ministry of Industry had misunderstood him.
He wanted to motivate the officials at the Ministry of Works, but he said the wrong thing and was taken as a slap by the officials at the Ministry of Works.
If you misunderstand, you will misunderstand.
Kou Ji didn't explain much, and gave them a few hammerings, telling them to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and to continue working conscientiously on their errands.
Kou Ji waited until the officials from the Ministry of Works handed over their hands and said seriously: "I am here today because I have important errands to give you. The two new plows presented by our Ministry of Works have been discussed in the inner court and are ready to be implemented throughout the country.
Song Dynasty.
The inner court hopes that our Ministry of Works will deliver new plows to the people as soon as possible, but spring plowing has dropped, leaving little time for our Ministry of Works.
Therefore, I have decided to let you, together with the manpower of Ruishengzhuang Forging Iron Workshop and the manpower of Yizijiaozipu, jointly promote two new plows.
You need to go all the way to appease the yamen, and work with workers from all prefectures, states, and counties to promote the new plow forging method as soon as possible.
Except for some special places, most of the new plows are made of wood.
After you arrive at the local area, you can ask the local government to start manufacturing the parts of the plow.
After the plowshares and other parts are delivered from Ruishengzhuang Iron Forging Workshop, they can be installed and used immediately.
We must hurry up and distribute new plows to the people before spring plowing."
"I obey my orders..."
All the officials from the Ministry of Industry agreed.
Kou Ji nodded with satisfaction.
When Wang Yunsheng heard Kou Ji's talk, he immediately got into the mood. After agreeing to Kou Ji's instructions, he immediately asked: "Shangguan, I don't know whether the court intends to give the new plows to the people for free or for a fee.
Give it to the people."
When the officials from the Ministry of Industry heard this, they all looked at Kou Ji, waiting for Kou Ji's answer.
Obviously.
They are also very concerned about this matter.
Kou Ji's eyes fell on Wang Yunsheng and said: "Of course it's paid..."
When Wang Yunsheng and others heard this, their faces looked a little ugly.
If the imperial court sells new plows to the people, the new plows will definitely not be delivered to the people before spring plowing.
First of all, new plows are new products.
Before it spreads a good reputation among the people, it is difficult for people to recognize it immediately.
Let alone letting people use it.
Ninety-nine percent of the people still use the original plows.
People will not bet their annual income.
Secondly.
Any paid thing issued by the imperial court will always change its taste after it spreads to various places.
After layers of exploitation, when new plows are displayed in front of the people, they will probably cost a sky-high price.
People can only stay away from it.
But officials at the top and bottom of the Ministry of Industry have their own considerations.
Kou Ji also has his own considerations.
Both the imperial court and Kou Ji himself had enough ability to provide free new plows to the people of the Song Dynasty.
But neither the imperial court nor Kou Ji himself thought about doing this.
Giving new plows to the people free of charge will certainly make the new plows appear in the hands of the people as soon as possible and in the fields as soon as possible.
But people will never cherish free things.
There would even be quarrels, fights, and complaints against the court because of the problem of eating too much and occupying too much when distributing new plows.
In the future, no matter what good things the imperial court wants to promote, if they are not given away for free, it will still cause resentment among the people.
The good governance promoted by the imperial court may turn into bad governance.
The only way is to let the people contribute money, a small amount of money.
Only then would they cherish the new plows, and at the same time, after enjoying the convenience brought by the new plows, they would have the idea of taking advantage of the court.
In the future, if the imperial court promotes any good things, they will rush to get them.
Kou Ji had a lot to introduce, so naturally he couldn't create trouble for himself in the first step.
Therefore, money must be collected to implement new plows.
Facing the ugly faces of Wang Yunsheng and others, Kou Ji smiled and said: "I know what you are worried about. However, I can tell you that this promotion of new plows will definitely not cause anything you are worried about.
Regarding the price of new plows, I will ask the imperial court to issue a notice and post it throughout the Song Dynasty.
The whole country should unify the price.
Anyone who dares to tamper with the price can't hide it.
At that time, I will also invite the Ministry of Punishment and the Imperial City Department to supervise together."
After a pause, Kou Ji said with a slightly ferocious smile: "No one dares to do anything in this matter unless they are seeking death themselves."
When Wang Yunsheng and others heard what Kou Ji said, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Kou Ji continued: "In addition, in order to prevent the poor people from being unable to afford new plows, I will let Yizijiaozi Shop set up temporary shops in various prefectures, states, and counties to specifically distribute plows.
Sell or rent new plows.”
When Wang Yunsheng and others heard this, they all raised their hands.
"Shangguan is still thoughtful. Shangguan's multi-pronged approach will surely deliver the new plows to the people as soon as possible. Xiaguan and others are willing to follow Shangguan's instructions and work hard for Shangguan..."
With the reassurance given by Kou Ji, Wang Yunsheng and others no longer worried about the implementation of new plows.
Immediately.
Kou Ji took them to the table in the main hall and began to assign government affairs to them.
Although there are many subordinate officials in the Ministry of Industry, they are not enough when they are assigned to various departments.
So Kou Ji needs to properly arrange where they want to go.
After allocating them according to their abilities and the places they are familiar with.
Kou Ji gave each of them several instructions for two new plows, and sent people to the Third Division to collect the expenses they needed for their business trip, and sent them away from Bianjing.
After Wang Yunsheng accompanied Kou Ji to send the officials from the Ministry of Works out of Bianjing City, he sat on the carriage and asked Kou Ji doubtfully, "Shangguan, are you too kind to them? They are not counted when they go out on business.
Month, you actually helped them declare their public expenses for a year."
Kou Ji smiled and said nothing, and did not explain much.
When Wang Yunsheng saw this, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.
After the carriage passed the inner city, Wang Yunsheng got off the carriage and said to Kou Ji: "I will go to Kaifeng Mansion immediately and work with the Kaifeng Mansion workers to start making parts for the new plow."
Kou Ji returned the gift with his hand.
Wang Yunsheng walked towards Kaifeng Mansion.
It wasn't until Wang Yunsheng's figure disappeared that Kou Jicai said quietly, "The things that the Ministry of Industry will implement next are not just plows, but many, many more. I'm afraid they won't be able to come back for a while. Naturally, I want to help them more."
Declare some public funds so that they will not have deep resentment towards me as a superior official."
Kou Ji shook his head, smiled, and ordered the groom to take the carriage back to his house.
After returning home.
Kou Ji sent people to summon Chen Jing, Wang Tiansheng and others from Ruisheng Village outside the city, as well as Liu Heng.
Kou Ji ordered Chen Jing, Wang Tiansheng and others to take the documents from the inner court and go to Sansi to pick up iron materials.
He ordered Liu Heng to start using the manpower of the Imperial City Department to spread the news to the people of the Song Dynasty that the Ministry of Industry had made plows that could cover ten acres of land a day.
Although the rumors are not consistent with the truth.
But the more so, the easier it is to attract people's attention.
After receiving orders from Kou Ji, Chen Jing and Wang Tiansheng went to Sansi to pick up iron materials.
With the handwriting from the inner court, Li Zhen could only hold his nose and give the iron material to Chen Jing and Wang Tiansheng.
With the iron materials now available, Ruishengzhuang's forging iron workshop started working again.
While the iron forging workshop was in operation, Li Heng began to spread the news that the Ministry of Works had forged a new plow while the craze for carving wooden armored soldiers had not yet dissipated.
Everything is developing according to Kou Ji's thoughts.
The Tiger Army, who had paid a lot for this, quietly left Bianjing City on an ordinary day.
The troop transfer document was signed by Kou Zhun and sent to the Privy Council. After being stamped by the Privy Council, it was delivered to Kou Ji.
Kou Ji took the document and went to the camp of the Tiger Character Army to read it out. Di Qing, the commander of the Tiger Character Army, and Zhu You, the deputy commander, silently ordered the soldiers of the Tiger Character Army to pack their bags, transport the wounded, and escort the food and grass.
, the equipment left Bianjing City quietly.
There was no farewell scene with huge crowds of people, and no high-status people sent them off one mile after another.
Some are just.
Soldiers one by one, astride horses, carried military equipment, escorted grain, grass and baggage, and silently moved forward on the road.
That day.
It rains lightly.
There was not a single pedestrian on the road.
After Kou Ji sent them on the road, he stopped.
Watching their figures disappear into the hazy drizzle, my eyes couldn't help but feel a little moist.
"Fourth brother, are you...crying?"
Liu Heng and Cao Yi, who were riding horses with Kou Ji on both sides, looked at Kou Ji with wet eyes in astonishment.
Kou Ji did not deny it and nodded slowly.
Liu Heng asked in confusion: "Why?"
Kou Ji let out a long sigh and said: "Touching the scene...feeling..."
Liu Heng and Cao Yi looked at each other with confused expressions on their faces.
They didn't understand why Kou Ji felt emotional watching the Tiger Character Army leave.
They have long been used to seeing soldiers enter and leave Bianjing City. They have seen countless soldiers off, and they have never encountered anything that made their eyes wet.
It's not just them.
Perhaps the entire Song Dynasty, and even the entire world, would not understand Kou Ji's mood.
People all over the world have seen the Tiger-Charactered Army, which is just the Tiger-Charactered Army.
But the tiger character army that Kou Ji saw had two figures.
A layer of black armor...
A green military uniform...
The ink-colored armor is now well-known to the world.
But only Kou Ji knew about the green military uniform.
Only Kou Ji had seen the figure under the green military uniform.
Those figures always appear quickly in front of people when they need them most, using their flesh and blood to help people overcome difficulties and obstacles one after another. After the suffering is over, when people want to express their gratitude to them
By the time, they had quietly left.
There was no trace of them at the joyful celebration banquet.
But no one has forgotten the glory they bore.
Ordinary yet great.
That's them.
Kou Ji was just in the shadow of the Tiger Character Army, so he was instantly moved by the scene.
"I am not a good person, but I have always been in awe of you..."
Kou Ji wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and murmured in a low voice across a thousand years of time and space.