Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 386 The servant of the new household department, relying on the senior Gao Shilian

Cheng Yaojin's defeat was unbelievable, but it was within Li Shimin's expectation.

Li Shimin found Fang Yuan again, and asked Fang Yuan and Bishamen army division to attack together, but Fang Yuan refused.

He refused again and again, and because Fang Yuan's situation was really special, Li Shimin couldn't keep asking Fang Yuan with a cheeky face.

In the end, Li Shimin mobilized another [-] troops, and equipped them with firecrackers to support Cheng Yaojin.

On this day, Fang Yuan who was working in the household department rarely received a document from Li Shimin, which was about the list of the new servant of the household department.

"Fang Qingping, come out and clean a room for the new servant."

Fang Yuan called Fang Qingping.

Now Fang Yuan arranges him to do most of the things.

In the absence of a servant of the household department, he suddenly became the second in command of the household department.

Therefore, Fang Qingping's face changed when he heard that a new servant of the household department had arrived.

"My lord, who is it?"

Fang Qingping said with a flattering smile.

"Gosslian."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

"Xu Guogong?"

Fang Qingping exclaimed.

Originally, I had small thoughts in my heart, but when I heard this name, I didn't dare to think about anything.

Gao Shilian is a veteran, and he is also the king of the country. He is a bit condescending to be the servant of the household department.

"Go make arrangements."

Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.

Seeing Fang Qingping's reaction, Fang Yuan felt Gao Shilian's reputation.

I heard that Gao Shilian had returned from abroad long ago, but the court has not appointed him.

Today Fang Yuan suddenly received a document from Li Shimin, I don't know if it is Li Shimin's small revenge for not going to Qingzhou?
But no matter whether it is or not, Fang Yuan can't stop the appointment of the Minister of the Household Department, since he came, he came.

Soon, everyone in the household department learned that Gao Shilian was about to take up the post of servant of the household department, which caused a lot of sensation.

"I didn't expect that Xu Guogong was appointed as the servant of the household department."

"Xu Guogong is a veteran. Can he listen to Lord Shangshu when he becomes the Minister of the Household Department? Then don't cause internal discord."

"My lord Shang Shu harbored the daughter of the crown prince, her conduct is not good, and she is not powerful enough. I don't think it's a problem if Xu Guogong doesn't listen."

"Didn't you say that Master Shangshu used bitter tricks to lure out the Bishamon army?"

"Hmph, who knows?"

There was a lot of discussion in the household department.

After Fang Yuan was imprisoned in Dali Temple, his prestige was questioned.

Whether it is inside or outside the Ministry of Finance, there are some voices that are not good for Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan knew about this, and was speechless, but he had no choice but to let it go.

Time flies to tomorrow.

At noon, Gao Shilian came to report.

Except for Fang Yuan, the whole Hubu greeted him in the yard.

After a simple welcome ceremony, Gao Shilian came to Fang Yuan's office to report.

"Gao Shilian, I have met Lord Shangshu."

Gao Shilian saluted Fang Yuan at the door, his attitude was very good.

"Gao Shilang, please come in."

Fang Yuan raised his head, got up and motioned for the other party to come in.

He understood that Gao Shilian did not say goodbye, but said that he had met, meaning that although my official rank is lower than yours, my title is higher than yours, so I don't need to pay my respects.

"Thank you, Master Shangshu."

After Gao Shilian finished his ceremony, he walked into Fang Yuan's office and sat opposite to Fang Yuan.

At this time, Fang Yuan saw Gao Shilian clearly, this was also the first time Fang Yuan saw Gao Shilian.

It's a bit like Changsun Wuji, in his 50s, his hair is already half gray, and his face has a lot of wrinkles.

Surprisingly, Gao Shilian is not like most old people who appear kind when they get old. Instead, he looks fierce, and he feels more and more fierce.

"I've had my room cleaned, it's on my left."

"Are you going to get acquainted with the work for a few days first, or start working directly?"

Fang Yuan didn't have too many polite words, just a few simple greetings and cares got into the topic.

Gao Shilian is Changsun Wuji's uncle, and he and Changsun Wuji obviously have conflicts.

The two of them are naturally not on the same front, so there is no need to be too hypocritical.

"Go straight to work."

"I've actually been resting for a long time."

Gao Shilian laughed loudly.

He has been resting for several months since he came back from abroad.

It was because he felt that Li Shimin would soon forget him that he approached Li Shimin for this position.

Yes, Gao Shilian went to Li Shimin himself to ask for the position of Minister of the Household Department, not Li Shimin himself.

So Fang Yuan wrongly blamed Li Shimin, Li Shimin didn't take small revenge on Fang Yuan because he didn't go to Qingzhou.

"All right, I'll ask someone to assign you work."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

"Thank you, Master Shangshu, I will leave first."

Gao Shilian smiled and stood up.

After saluting to Fang Yuan, he walked out of Fang Yuan's office.

His position is on Fang Yuan's left, which means Zuo Shilang.

Soon, Fang Yuan called Fang Qingping and asked him to send Gao Shilian the work that Zuo Shilang should have.

The work of the left and right ministers has a fixed part, which is not determined by the Shangshu, but by the functions of the three provinces and six ministries, so as to avoid the power of the Shangshu from being too concentrated.

However, the power of each of the six ministers is very large, and the power of the left and right ministers will not be concentrated.

The left and right servants are nominally to prevent the concentration of Shangshu's power, but in fact they assist Shangshu in his work.

But this time the Household Department is a bit different, Gao Shilian's position as Duke is too high, to some extent has suppressed Fang Yuan, and Gao Shilian's seniority is old.

Gao Shilian had just taken over the task sent by Fang Qingping, and immediately called a meeting with people from relevant departments.

He acted vigorously and eloquently at the meeting, and his great prestige made no one dare to say a few words.

It was just a meeting, and Gao Shilian's prestige in the Ministry of Finance was established.

Fang Qingping also attended this meeting, and immediately came to find Fang Yuan after the meeting.

"My lord, Gao Shilang is too scary, he deserves to be a veteran."

"I couldn't even look him in the eye when he looked at me."

Fang Qingping said awkwardly.

Thinking of the situation of the meeting, he had lingering fears.

"I did nothing wrong, there is nothing to be afraid of."

"Don't tell me your ass is not clean."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

"No, no, my ass is very clean."

Fang Qingping shook his head again and again to explain.

His buttocks are very clean, he is just worried that Gao Shilian will use the old man in the household department to embarrass Fang Yuan.

Gao Shilian's situation is too special. He is a veteran, he is also the Duke of the state, and he has a nephew who is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

The most frightening thing is that he is still the empress' empress's uncle, so the emperor has to give him face.

"Since it's clean, just do a good job."

"There is still the position of the servant of the household department. It is up to you whether you can fight for it."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

After the words fell, Fang Qingping's breathing became agitated.

He is always thinking of going further, but after all, his achievements are a little less.

The qualifications are barely enough, but the merits are less, so you have to work hard and work hard to have a chance.

In the past few days, great changes have taken place in the household department.

Gao Shilian was very hardworking, so hardworking that the top and bottom officials of the household department felt very embarrassed and dared not be lazy.

A duke who is almost 60 years old is so diligent and conscientious, so what qualifications do we have as subordinates to be lazy?

"Show me the economic summary of the previous year!"

"Bring this year's economic plan to me as well!"

"How much is left in the treasury? How much is owed? How much is loaned?"

Gao Shilian raised a series of questions for the officials below to answer and implement.

Officials below soon learned that the new Tobu Shiro was a workaholic.

Under such circumstances, some officials complained endlessly, and some officials actively approached Gao Shilian.

In just a few days after Gao Shilian entered the household department, his reputation skyrocketed, second only to Fang Yuan.

Perhaps Gao Shilian didn't need to work hard, and with his status and prestige, he was soon second only to Fang Yuan, but he still worked hard.

As a result, Gao Shilian also gained fame.

"The economic appropriation of Changlefang is such a trivial matter that you don't need to bother Mr. Shangshu. Sign it for me."

"The budget for the empress's birthday party? You don't need to bother Mr. Shang Shu for such a trivial matter, just give it to me."

"Qingzhou military allocation? This matter has to be discussed in the long run. Let me take it to the official to discuss with Lord Shangshu before making a decision."

After Gao Shilian gained fame, he began to intervene in more things.

He is very proactive and positive, he asks people to bring it over when he sees something, and then signs it himself if it is a trivial matter.

At first, the officials of the household department felt that it was inappropriate, but soon they felt that it was a trivial matter, so they didn't care much.

It's just that they don't care, it doesn't mean that Fang Yuan, who is supposed to exercise power, doesn't care.

As soon as he learned of the situation, he called the officials in charge of these matters to him.

"Gao Shilang thinks it's a small matter, it's because he's standing at a different height."

"But you didn't realize that he kept him busy so much because of his old age. This is your fault. This officer fined you three months' monthly salary as a lesson."

"After today, you must do your duty even more faithfully, entrust whoever should do the work, and don't tire Gao Shilang."

Fang Yuan blamed them.

But don't blame them for being petty.

Instead, it was done in the name of caring for Gao Shilang.

It's like Gao Shilang thinks that it's a small matter and doesn't need to find Fang Yuan.

Some officials of the household department originally thought that Fang Yuan was small-minded, and felt ashamed after learning the truth.

"Master Shang Shu, don't worry, we will definitely remember it in the future."

These officials immediately patted their chests and said that they knew their mistakes, they would not do it again, and they would respect Gao Shilian.

These things naturally spread to Gao Shilian's ears very quickly.

"Master Shangshu, the lower officials are not old yet."

Gao Shilian went directly into Fang Yuan's office and said with a smile.

"Naturally, Gao Shilang is growing stronger and stronger."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

Politely invite him to sit down.

"I am full of enthusiasm and have nowhere to use it. I want to share it with the Ministry of Households and Lord Shangshu."

"Master Shang Shu said that I am old, so you don't think I want to deliberately take over your power?"

Gao Shilian said with a smile.

The two sat down and got along well, but there was something in the words.

"Of course not."

"As a backup, I have to take care of my seniors."

"Gao Shilang, pay attention to combining work and rest, don't be too busy."

Fang Yuan poured tea for Gao Shilang, giving Gao Shilang enough face.

"That's good. Thank you Lord Shangshu for your compassion. I will definitely not meddle in your affairs after I step down from office."

"Whether the next official really wants to contribute his own strength, I hope Lord Shang Shu won't mind."

Gao Shilang picked up his teacup and drank it before getting up.

He bowed to Fang Yuan and left Fang Yuan's office.

Fang Yuan watched his leaving back, his smile slowly disappeared.

Gao Shilian came suddenly and explained something similar. Others saw it and thought he had bullied him.

And what he said, every sentence sounds like showing weakness and selflessness, but in fact it is a warning, warning Fang Yuan to be careful not to be seized by him.

What an old fox, I'm afraid there won't even be a day of rest in the future, let alone asking for leave frequently.

Sure enough, in the next few days, Fang Yuan really couldn't stop.

"Master Shangshu, Gao Shilang asked for the key to the firewood room, saying that he is old and has experience in arranging the affairs of the firewood room."

"Master Shangshu, Gao Shilang asked for the key to the warehouse, saying that he is old and has experience in arranging warehouse affairs."

"Master Shangshu, Gao Shilang asked for the key to the treasury, saying that he is old and experienced in arranging the treasury's affairs."

In the past few days, Fang Yuan kept hearing Fang Qingping's reports.

All of them were done by Gao Shilian on the grounds of his seniority.

Looking at the household department, he really has the oldest qualifications, so that it is difficult to refute him.

Fang Yuan approached Gao Shilian and wanted to chat with him, but he asked if my qualifications are not old, and then nothing happened.

Fang Yuan felt a little headache about this, but he had nothing to do with Gao Shilian for the time being.

Because what Gao Shilian did was trivial, innocuous, but annoying.

"Husband, is Gao Shilian deliberately playing tricks on you?"

Enter Fang's house.

After Du Miaoyan and Su Ziqing learned about it, they immediately defended Fang Yuan.

A servant of the household department, with such a high position, has to take care of this and that.

This is obviously intended to disgust Fang Yuan.

"It's fine, I'm worried that he is not."

Fang Yuan hugged his son, said with a sigh.

He hoped that Gao Shilian really only wanted to disgust himself.

But I'm afraid it's not that simple. Someone like Gao Shilian should not have such vulgar hobbies.

He should be looking for a way to win more power, and then empty himself, or there may be other reasons.

"there is always a solution to a problem."

"Although Gao Shilian is difficult to deal with, his nephew is still the eldest grandson Wuji, but you also have political allies, don't be afraid."

Du Miaoyan didn't think of what Gao Shilian wanted, so she could only comfort Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan didn't think much, hugged his son and enjoyed the warmth between father and son.

Fang Yuan didn't leave for the household department until it was almost working time.

To Fang Yuan's surprise, since Gao Shilian has been the servant of the household department for so long, he was almost the first one to be there, and Fang Yuan was very surprised that he didn't come today.

"In the past, Gao Shilang came very early, but today I haven't seen anyone. Hurry up and ask why Gao Shilang hasn't come yet?"

Fang Yuan immediately arranged for people to inquire about the situation.

Not long after, Fang Yuan got Gao Shilian's whereabouts.

It's not that Gao Shilian didn't come to the household department, but he went to the Huaxia bank after he came to the household department to check in.

After getting Gao Shilian's whereabouts, Fang Yuan couldn't help but sneer, and asked people to keep an eye on the Huaxia Bank and report to Gao Shilian what he was going to do at any time.

(End of this chapter)