Be methodical, meticulous, observe things and analyze problems to find the key points, this is Feng Ziying's preliminary judgment for Wang Wenyan.
No wonder Lin Ruhai appreciates this person so much, and seeing that he was able to mobilize resources from all parties to investigate this problem to such an extent during this period of time shows that his operational and execution capabilities are also extremely strong.
The Duyuan Salt Envoy Office is not a Yangzhou government office. It does not have grassroots security units like the patrol officers and inspection departments controlled by the government office. It has to rely more on its own personal connections to mobilize such resources.
But Wang Wenyan was still able to achieve such results in just a few days. It must be said that this person is a talent.
"It seems that Wen Yan is a little bit shocked, so I feel relieved." Feng Ziying turned around and said with a smile: "Uncle, can you let Wen Yan follow me for a while? We are very unfamiliar with Nanzhili.
And relying solely on local governments, from the perspective of their own interests, may not be able to present what we want to see and want in the most objective and true manner."
"Of course." Lin Ruhai had this intention, and Feng Ziying took the initiative to propose it. Of course he would not refuse, "But Ziying, you should also pay attention. There are many people who know Wenyan here, so it is best not to appear in a public way.
, if we 'coincidentally' go together, then it won't be a problem, well, at least everyone can have a tacit understanding."
"Then there will be more uncles." Feng Ziying thanked him, then turned around and said, "Brother Wenyan will be here for you during this time."
Feng Ziying added the word "brother" to show her gratitude and respect. This also moved Wang Wenyan even more. He quickly stood up and said, "It is Wenyan's honor to be able to contribute to Mr. Feng."
"Brother Wen Yan, you are older than me, why don't you just call me Ziying."
Lin Ruhai was a little surprised by Feng Ziying's words. With Corporal Li Xian at this level, it seemed that his prospective son-in-law was very optimistic about Wang Wenyan and was ready to take over everything directly from him.
Wang Wenyan was also surprised, but then he shook his head resolutely and decisively: "How can this happen? If Mr. Feng does not give up, then Wenyan will be called the son, and it is best if the master calls me Wenyan. What do you think?"
Titles such as "Young Master" and "Uncle" are generally used for household servants and servants such as maids to address the Lord, while those with matching names are generally used for colleagues, friends, brothers, and "Da Lang" are used for close friends and elders.
Of course, the name Ziying can also be used to address elders, classmates and friends. It is relatively broad, but it is definitely not suitable for Wang Wenyan.
The title "Gongzi" is somewhat similar to the title for non-official subordinates, that is, personal staff. The main reason is that Feng Ziying is too young and it seems too old-fashioned to refer to him as "proprietor and dongweng", so the title "Gongzi" is more appropriate.
Wang Wenyan was also called Mr. Feng originally. Without the word "Feng", the meaning is completely different. It is almost like calling him from his own perspective.
Since Wang Wenyan has decided to follow this person, he needs to determine his position and use his talents and abilities to win the respect of the other person. A relatively close but not too close position is a suitable starting point.
What's more, calling him brother is already a sign of respect.
Feng Ziying glanced at Lin Ruhai, who was stroking his beard and smiling but saying nothing, and readily agreed.
"Then Dong Weng, Young Master, Wen Yan's advice is to start with precautions. The Fujian and Zhejiang maritime merchants have been dealing with Japanese pirates at sea for many years, and many of them have developed the habit of being arrogant, daring, and taking risks.
, Whether in the rivers, lakes, green forests or among the Japanese pirates, they are all desperate people, so we must be cautious, so I am afraid we have to make some preparations here..."
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"Brother Wen Yan, Mr. Lin values this Mr. Feng so much. Could it be that Mr. Feng has already agreed to marry the young lady?" Cao Yu glanced cautiously at the east wing and asked the man who was carefully examining the copy.
Wang Wenyan.
"Well, Ziyi, you can see it too?" Wang Wenyan reviewed the plan for the last time, put down his pen, and nodded, "That's about right. Why, there's something unexpected?"
"Well, it's not unexpected. I'm quite happy for Mr. Lin. His face has become much better these days, but the doctor also said that Mr. Lin..." Cao Yu observed Wang Wenyan's face, "Maybe the doctor made a mistake in his judgment.
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Cao Yu was a short and thin scholar who was several years younger than Wang Wenyan. As a scholar, he was also a later official, but he was an official in the pre-Ming Dynasty. His ancestors had served as patrol censors in the pre-Ming Dynasty, that is,
Qiao Yingjia once held the position, but after the establishment of the Zhou dynasty, his family fell into ruin.
His family was poor since he was a child. After passing the scholar examination and failing twice in autumn, he gave up his ambition.
First, I found a family to teach in the county. Later, the owner's family was too stingy, and the income from annual repairs was really difficult to maintain the family's livelihood.
He has an elder, a wife and daughter at home. In addition to a widowed sister-in-law and two nephews, he also has two underage brothers to support, so he had no choice but to look for a more lucrative position, and finally invested all his money.
The salt transfer envoy Si Yamenli worked as an aide for Lin Ruhai.
He is even older than Wang Wenyan, but he is mainly engaged in copywriting planning and writing. Compared with Wang Wenyan's rich experience, he is much inferior, so he is also very self-aware and has always followed Wang Wenyan's lead.
The relationship is also very close.
Wang Wenyan shook his head, "I'm afraid Mr. Lin's illness is difficult to cure. Mr. Lin also told me frankly..."
A touch of sadness and regret also flashed across Cao Yu's face.
To be honest, Lin Ruhai was not bad at leading their staff. When he came to work as Lin Ruhai's staff, he worked as a teacher for a nearby family in the county. His annual income was only thirty or forty taels of silver, which was enough for an ordinary family.
But he has a big family, so things are stretched thin.
After arriving at the Salt Envoy Si Yamen, Lin Ruhai's salary that year was as high as 120 taels of silver. At the end of the year, there was an additional reward of 40 taels of silver. In addition to the ordinary rewards, the annual income was
It can reach nearly two hundred taels, which is more than four times higher than when you were a teacher?
This year his salary has been increased to 160 taels, which means his annual income has exceeded 240 taels, so he cherishes this position very much.
But Dong Weng's serious illness also broke his illusion of continuing to work here.
As an emperor and a minister, not to mention that he was Lin Ruhai's personal staff. If Lin Ruhai died of illness or even became an official due to illness, he would have no choice but to find another way to make a living.
But how easy is it to find a lucrative livelihood like now?
Moreover, unlike Wang Wenyan, who has extensive diplomatic travel and connections, even if he loses his job, it will not be difficult to find another employer.
Seeing the look on Cao Yu's face, Wang Wenyan knew what the other person was worried about, and this was what he wanted to have a good talk with.
In addition to the officials and servants of the Lin family, Lin Ruhai's group of personal staffs in the Yamen of the Salt Transport Department are usually theirs. Important positions such as salt inspection censors usually have several staffs, and Lin Ruhai has six or seven.
Staff.
This kind of staff is different from Jia Zheng and other Qingke who live at home. They all have their own division of labor and focus.
For example, Wang Wenyan is responsible for taking charge of the general affairs, liaising with the outside world, arranging arrangements internally, taking over from the top, and managing the bottom. He is basically a big housekeeper. However, this housekeeper is not the ordinary official family who manages the internal affairs of the government, but manages the official affairs.
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For example, Cao Yu is mainly responsible for copywriting affairs and assists Wang Wenyan in some planning.
There are also two people who are specifically responsible for external relations.
A counterpart, that is, the above-mentioned Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Punishment, and the Yangzhou Prefectural Government Office, Branch Patrol Road, Branch Shoudao, Jiangdu County Government Office, and the Six Ministries of Nanjing, the Ministry of Revenue Chaoguan, the Water Transport Branch of the Ministry of Industry, etc. This is mainly
There are official contacts.
There is also a group of people, such as salt merchants, money shops, banks, theater restaurants, Jianghu sects, etc., who are mainly responsible for liaison arrangements for some daily affairs.
In addition, there are people who are responsible for collecting and sorting out relevant social conditions and public opinion. Because the status of the Salt Patrol Censor is too special, in a sense, he has to undertake the task of helping the Supreme Emperor to inquire about the situation in Jiangnan. That's why Wang Wenyan was able to do so in such a short period of time.
Quickly summarize information and give a direction.
The salary and rewards alone for these staff members cost more than 3,000 taels a year, not counting his expenses.
Lin Ruhai's regular salary of 800 yuan would not be able to support it at all. Even ordinary county and government offices would have difficulty affording it, but the salt transfer envoy's office in the capital was no problem.
"Xueqin, I won't hide it from you. I'm afraid Mr. Lin's body won't be able to hold on for long. The Salt Patrol Censor and the imperial court will definitely send someone else. By then, I'm afraid all of us will have to leave..."
Xueqin is Cao Yu's name. Hearing what Wang Wenyan said, Cao Yu's face became even more gloomy, "It seems like it's time for us to find our own way out? Brother Wenyan, where are you going? Can you bring one of your younger brothers with you?"
Even if you work harder and get a smaller salary, that's fine, as long as it's stable. You know I just took a concubine and gave birth to two more sons..."
Cao Yu was also helpless. He originally only had one daughter, and he only took a concubine last year. Not long after taking a concubine, his wife and concubine both became pregnant and gave birth to two sons. This also made the family very happy, but the expenses increased greatly. It was a real
You can't live without a career with a stable income.
It is impossible to continue to stay in the Yamen of the Salt Patrol Bureau. No new salt patrol officer will use the original salt patrol officer's personal team. Even the officials are afraid of the new salt patrol officer.
It is impossible to accept a change of staff, let alone such a personal staff, so it is wise to leave as soon as possible and find another career.
"Haha, what if Xueqin is allowed to leave Yangzhou?" Wang Wenyan, who was thinking about something, suddenly asked back.
"Leaving Yangzhou?" Cao Yu was surprised. He looked at Wang Wenyan carefully and saw that he didn't seem to be joking, "Where are you going?"
