Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 232 Zhang Cang: Why do people always want to harm me? ! ([-] words, ask for a monthly subscription)

Fusu's two summons caused an undercurrent to surge in the court.

But Fusu didn't let himself fall into it, and went to the west city early in the morning.

Holding a jug of wine and a piece of beef in his hand.

Right now, what Ji Heng explained was almost done.

He also has to start the follow-up.

When Fusu came to Ji Heng's house, Ji Heng was clearing weeds in the yard. Although it was early autumn in August, the weather was still hot and weeds had grown a lot in the yard.

Hospitalization.

Fusu bowed respectfully and said, "I've seen Mr. Ji."

Ji Heng turned his head and glanced at Fusu, ignored the dirt in his palm, took the wine and meat from Fusu's hand with a smile, and said with a smile: "You came to see me today, what do you want to ask?"

Fusu cut to the chase and said, "It's about opening the mansion."

"According to what Mr. said, things that cannot be done temporarily must be allowed to be done step by step."

"Several suggestions made by Mr. are not suitable for direct enactment in view of the current situation in Daqin, so I made a certain choice according to Mr. Steady progress."

"At present, the emperor has allowed me to open a business office."

"It's just that I still have a lot of doubts about the opening of the mansion, so I ask sir to clear up my doubts."

Fusu saluted respectfully.

heard.

Ji Heng had a strange look on his face.

He shook his head and said: "What's so difficult about opening the mansion? Just arrange some officials in it. You are the king, and there are very few things that you need to do yourself. What is more important is the choice of officials in the mansion, and this That's the main reason you came here."

Fusu smiled wryly, and nodded directly.

He thought opening a mansion was an easy task before, but when he really started to do it, he realized the complexity and difficulty. He did have some close officials in the court, but after a period of time, he faintly He found out that these people might have plots to get close to him, and he felt a little displeased.

Therefore, they are unwilling to let these people enter the affairs office.

But he has not really come into contact with many officials over the years.

No one was available for a while.

This made Fusu quite distressed, and in the end he could only come to ask Ji Heng for advice.

Ji Heng said calmly: "The Office of Affairs, as the name suggests, is a government office for handling affairs."

"It's about actually doing things."

"thus."

"The courtiers are actually not suitable."

"They have been in the court for too long, and they have been away from the grassroots for too long. They have long been used to putting on airs. Letting these people do some practical things will only backfire. These people are only suitable for making decisions at the moment."

"So the courtiers in charge of the real government don't want it."

Fusu nodded slightly.

In fact, he didn't really want to use courtiers.

These people's qualifications are too old, and if they go against their own opinions, it will be difficult to deal with them at that time.

Ji Heng continued: "The courtiers in charge are not suitable, but some officials who are talented but do not have much real power can be selected. Among them, Zhang Cang is the most suitable. As for the specific candidates, I am not familiar with the Great Qin Dynasty, and I cannot Give practical advice."

"It's up to you to decide."

"The courtiers in the court must have it."

"It's just that the quantity should not be large."

"Even I personally think that the less the better, because you are going to the South China Sea from now on, and you have to do things in the military, so what you need more is officials who are willing to do things, willing to do things, and able to do things."

Fu Su frowned, and said in a concentrated voice: "I also feel the same."

"It's just that I'm not very familiar with the officials of the DPRK and China. How can I know that those officials have real talents? It's also because of this that I haven't decided on a candidate for the past few days. I do have a few suitable candidates in my mind." , but there can’t be only a few people in such a huge office, and this matter involves the military, there is no room for sloppy, and I really have a headache."

Fusu smiled wryly.

In fact, he really wanted to directly transfer the officials of the major government offices.

It's just that the incident in Tingwei's Mansion made him distrust these officials, and he also wanted to secretly assess some officials so that they could be used by him in the future, so he didn't want to be so casual.

He came to Ji Heng this time because he wanted Ji Heng to screen for him and let him find some capable officials.

Ji Heng is well aware of Fusu's thoughts.

He didn't break it down.

And Fusu's concern is understandable.

Daqin's official appointment system actually has certain problems at present. Many positions in the court are occupied by the children of meritorious officials. These people certainly have certain talents, but if Fusu is also close, it will undoubtedly make the meritorious officials stronger.

At that time, I am afraid that I will be hindered by it.

This is what Fusu is really worried about.

He didn't want to use too many heroic children, but right now it seemed that no one was available.

Ji Heng drew a bucket of water from the well, cleaned the mud on his hands, and said at the same time: "You are now the prince of the Great Qin Dynasty, and your vision should be wider. Your eyes should not be limited to the court, but to the court." When looking at the world."

"Is there really a shortage of talents in the world?"

Fu Su was taken aback.

Naturally, there is no shortage of talents in the world.

But how does he know which people are talents?

Fusu said: "Please tell me more, sir, Fusu doesn't understand."

Ji Heng returned to his seat, and said calmly: "The officials of Daqin have an assessment system, which is an annual plan, and the court also evaluates the situation in the officials' jurisdiction every year, but in recent years more and more Local officials do not want to be promoted, prefer to stay in the local area, and even prefer to use various excuses to prevaricate."

"Aren't they Daqin officials?"

Fusu's eyes lit up.

He already understood what Ji Heng meant.

Ji Heng continued: "In addition to choosing from the officials who are evaluated every year, didn't you also meet some talented officials who have never been promoted when you walked the road to the country?"

"They may not be able to join the government."

"They have already worked in the local area, and they know more about the actual political affairs, and they are more comfortable handling them. They are indeed unwilling to be promoted at the moment, but this time they are only seconded. When the affairs are completed, they will still return to the local area. For them, this This is an opportunity to get to know the court and you, His Highness the Great Qin."

"And it's also an opportunity for them to make a name for themselves."

"after all."

"This time, the candidate for the Office of Affairs was personally selected by the Prince of Qin, or selected from officials from all over the country. This is already a very pragmatic affirmation."

"Why don't they do it?"

Fusu's face showed joy.

He has fully reacted.

When he re-walked Kaiguo Road, he met a few people, such as Shi Yue from Qinting, Mao Chen from Yongcheng, etc., and he had been reminded by Ji Heng before to learn about some things about the assessment. Such as Xiao He from Pei County, Wu Rui from Wu County, Cao Jiu from Qi County, Wu Zhu from Minzhong County, Uncle Le from Dongxiang, etc.

These people are all really talented.

It's just that they have been unwilling to accept the transfer of the imperial court in the past two years.

Because of this.

He hadn't thought about this before.

But through Ji Heng's words, he suddenly became enlightened.

This time he opened a business office.

It is a temporary office.

It is not necessarily impossible to absorb these people.

Because this is not to let these people be transferred, but just to transfer, or in the name of the court, this is undoubtedly a recognition of their ability, which is actually a beneficial and harmless thing to them.

What's more.

Now the local government and the imperial court are actually separated from each other.

There seems to be some kind of barrier between the two, and they don't understand each other. Through this move, not only the court can understand the local situation, but also the local government can understand the court's situation, which is of great benefit to both.

Fusu showed joy and said, "Mister is a great talent."

Ji Heng said indifferently: "It's not a great talent, it's just some common ideas, but your eyes were too narrow in the past, and you kept staring at the court, thus ignoring the place, and this may not be the problem of the whole court of Daqin. "

"You don't have to be too happy."

"This is also a test for you."

"This time, the Guandong officials are working with the Guanzhong officials. The two may not really get along well. This ultimately depends on you to reconcile, and the selection of the number of people must be extremely careful. Try to keep the two even. More consideration should be given to the attitude towards Kanto, so as not to make officials from both parties feel dissatisfied."

"It's not so easy to level a bowl of water."

Fusu's heart trembled.

The original excitement also dissipated a lot.

He also knows.

This is not without demands on myself.

In the past, Guandong officials did not have much contact with Guanzhong officials, and even the two had different ideas, but this time he single-handedly facilitated the two. If it is handled properly, it will be enough. stereotypes of the author.

At that time, the gain will outweigh the loss.

But Fusu didn't take it too seriously.

He already admired that everyone in the world is from Qin, and they should be treated equally, and he is also very curious about the attitude of officials in the Guandong towards the court, and he can use this time to learn about the Guandong.

If these officials can be convinced this time.

He will not be so restrained in the court in the future.

Fusu said with a smile on his face: "With Mr. Ji's guidance, Fusu knows what to do."

Ji Heng hesitated for a moment, then said slowly: "I personally suggest to use Zhang Cang's mouth to recommend these officials."

"Ah?" Fu Su was taken aback, with a puzzled expression on his face, he asked, "Why?"

Ji Heng looked at Fusu, and said with a half-smile: "This is the first time you opened the mansion as the crown prince, and the matter you dealt with is not serious. One can imagine how many people will be staring at the court. If you How would the courtiers think about taking the initiative to recommend it? Isn’t this telling the courtiers directly that you don’t trust the officials in the major government offices of the court?”

"So no matter what the final result is, your prestige in the court will definitely be affected."

"So why do you want to risk yourself?"

Fusu was thoughtful.

It's just a slightly weird face.

Because this seems to have cheated Zhang Cang again.

He silently mourned for Zhang Cang in his heart, and then agreed with Ji Heng's suggestion.

He said: "Zhang Cang is the censor in charge of Shangji, and I am close to him. This matter is well known in the court. It is indeed the most appropriate to be recommended by him. As the censor of Shangji, he has a certain talent for local officials. Understand, take the initiative to recommend to me, because I am close to Zhang Cang, and because the government office needs candidates, I finally agreed."

immediately.

Fusu couldn't help but look away.

Because this once again pushed Zhang Cang to the forefront.

When the royal father announced what he was going to do in the court meeting, I don't know how many courtiers would want to enter it, and I don't know how many courtiers would want their own children to enter, but in the end because of Zhang Cang's personal recommendation, let this Everything came to naught, and Zhang Cang would undoubtedly offend many courtiers because of this.

Think of this.

He could already foresee Zhang Cang's pale face when he heard the news.

Fusu secretly sighed in his heart: "Zhang Cang, it was not I who brought you up this time, but Mr. Ji. When this matter is over, I will send you ten or fifty cans of honey. sugar."

"It really has nothing to do with me."

Just thinking about it silently in my heart, but the corner of my mouth couldn't help showing a smile.

Ji Heng said indifferently: "You don't need to sigh for Zhang Cang."

"With great power comes great responsibility."

"These people were introduced in the name of Zhang Cang, and they will also be grateful to Zhang Cang in the future. This is not a good thing for Zhang Cang. If they get profits, they will naturally bear corresponding responsibilities and pressure."

Fu Su nodded and said, "I understand, I will explain to Zhang Cang."

Ji Heng said: "Since Zhang Cang has endured so much pressure, let Zhang Cang bear it a little more. He only participates in the referral. As for other things, Zhang Cang is not responsible, and he will not go to the South China Sea with you. These officials only heard Zhang Cang's words, and they would not actually see him."

"Why is that?" Fusu asked subconsciously.

But then he realized why.

If Zhang Cang went to the South China Sea with him, he would have made a recommendation, and these officials would undoubtedly show closeness to Zhang Cang. When the court uses these officials in the future, Zhang Cang's influence in the court will be too great.

Therefore, it must be properly pressed.

Zhang Cang can only have the name of recommendation, but he cannot get the fact of recommendation.

These local officials really contacted themselves.

It can only be myself.

Fu Su said: "Sir, you are far-sighted."

He immediately changed the topic directly, saying: "After these incidents, many courtiers may be devastated, and they will be played around by the sir's several temptations."

Ji Heng laughed lightly, and said lightly: "If they hadn't worked out their own schemes, how could other people play tricks on them?"

"And the ministers of the court should also understand one thing."

"You are different from Shihuang."

"If you don't adjust in time, you will be the one who suffers in the end."

"I'm not protecting them."

Fusu smiled and nodded.

He actually didn't understand it before.

He was just following Ji Heng's instructions.

But after these few summons, he has clearly noticed that the way the courtiers look at him has changed.

A little more awe and respect.

There is also no contempt and contempt that seemed to be there before.

He has also gradually returned to the future in the past few days. Ji Heng clearly put all these courtiers together, not only made all the calculations of these courtiers come to nothing, but also beat these officials secretly. They were ruthlessly cheated, and these people are probably suffering so much that they can't tell.

It can be said that he was extremely aggrieved and angry.

At this time.

There was another sound of footsteps outside.

Fu Su subconsciously followed the prestige, and saw Hu Hai walking in carelessly. Seeing Fu Su, Hu Hai was stunned for a moment, and then saluted somewhat unnaturally: "Hu Hai has seen the elder brother."

Fu Su looked at Hu Hai.

During this time, he still cared about Hu Hai.

Hu Hai has been going to Ji Heng's place every day recently, and he has also asked the court for a lot of saltpeter and sulfur, which are all strategic materials, but Hu Hai has a special status, and Zong Zheng has always turned a blind eye.

Fusu withdrew his gaze and said with a smile: "It's darker even if you lose weight, but you're also energetic."

Subsequently.

Fusu cupped his hands towards Ji Heng and said, "Your brother is stubborn, I have really troubled Mr. Ji during this time."

Ji Heng said: "It's not a trouble, it's just a noise in my ears."

Fusu couldn't help laughing.

Hu Hai didn't stay in the courtyard, he seemed more interested in the backyard.

Seeing Hu Hai walking straight to the backyard, Ji Heng's face darkened, and he stared at Hu Hai's back unkindly.

He knew why Hu Hai was there.

I'm afraid it's going to harm the saltpeter I have accumulated again.

At last.

Ji Heng couldn't help but rolled his eyes.

He regretted it very much now, and gave Hu Hai a practice of making ice with saltpeter. Now because of the hot weather, Hu Hai basically has to pour it by himself several times a day, but fortunately, the saltpeter will be re-precipitated after the water in the big basin solidifies, otherwise his Can afford Hu Hai's extravagance.

Fusu looked at the backyard curiously, and asked in confusion, "What is my little brother doing?"

Ji Heng said with a cold face: "You will know later."

Not for a while.

Hu Hai came out with a pottery bowl.

And in this pottery bowl, Fusu actually saw some icicles.

Fu Su wondered: "Am I not mistaken? I seem to see some ice cubes in this pottery bowl? It's just a normal situation. If you want to use ice cubes in the summer, you can only get ice from the ice mirror in the palace. Where did the ice cubes in my little brother's bowl come from?"

At this time.

Hu Hai took away the jug in front of Ji Heng very familiarly, and after a lot of tossing, he divided it into three parts, and even put some fruit pulp in it.

He said rather flamboyantly: "Brother, try it."

Fusu looked at the slightly cloudy wine in the bowl, especially when he touched the slightly cool touch, he was even more surprised, but at the same time he took a sip without thinking, it was very cool.

"Come on." Hu Hai said triumphantly from the side: "Brother, I'm afraid you don't know that Ji Heng enjoys life a lot. Our life in the palace may not be as good as Ji Heng's. Except that he has no one to serve him, he has nothing else to do." In terms of aspects, it is not worse than that in the palace, or even better."

Fu Su didn't believe Hu Hai's words.

He was more concerned about where the ice cubes in the bowl came from, and he asked curiously, "Where did the ice cubes in your bowl come from?"

Hu Hai said, "It's made from saltpeter."

"it's actually really easy."

"It is to put water in a small jar into a large jar filled with water, add saltpeter to the big jar until the water in the small jar freezes, and then collect the saltpeter crystals after evaporation, which can be reused in the future."

"However, the specific reason is not clear."

Hu Hai is very frank.

Said everything I knew.

"Can you make ice with saltpeter?" Fusu's face showed a strange expression.

It was the first time he had heard of this method.

Ji Heng explained briefly, and said: "Just the big pot with the small pot that Hu Hai said would work. If it weren't for this, a lot of saltpeter would be needed to make ice, and the gain outweighs the gain, and this ice-making method can only make a small amount. The ice is enough to deal with the summer."

Hearing Ji Heng's words, Fu Su couldn't help but exclaimed: "Sir, you are really omnipotent. You can even master such a creative technique that turns decay into magic. It's really admirable."

Ji Heng said indifferently: "It's just Xiao Dao'er."

"I'm also usually free, and I study these when I have nothing to do, just to pass the time."

"Events and everything has its own laws."

"Mastering these laws and using them for oneself may be the right way."

Fusu was thoughtful.

However, he did not agree with Ji Heng's self-effacing words.

It's not that the imperial court did not raise alchemists in the past, but those alchemists spent so much money and food, has anyone ever made such an ice-making thing?
No.

This is enough to prove that Ji Heng is extraordinary.

In fact, he has never believed that there are immortals in the world.

It's just that after being in contact with Ji Heng for a long time, he gradually became suspicious, as if there really are immortals in this world.

Omniscient and omnipotent.

Hu Hai pursed his lips aside and said: "Brother, you are too busy now, if you go to Ji Heng's place a few more times like me, you will know that Ji Heng understands a lot of things, all of which are good things. I have learned a lot during this time.”

"This saltpeter making ice is not worth mentioning in Ji Heng."

"But Ji Heng likes to hide it."

Hearing Hu Hai's words, Fusu looked slightly embarrassed.

He cupped his hands and said: "Young brother is not hiding his words, please don't mind, sir."

Ji Heng snorted coldly, but said nothing.

Hu Hai ignored Ji Heng's black face at all, and lay down on his recliner comfortably, holding homemade ice wine in one hand, looked at Fusu curiously, and asked, "Brother, why did you come here today?" ?”

Fusu was sure, and said in a deep voice: "Father will announce that I will open the mansion in the next few days, and will also order me to go to the South China Sea to handle some affairs in the army. I am still a little nervous about how to deal with it. I came here just to ask a question or two."

heard.

Hu Hai's face instantly collapsed.

South China Sea?

He remembered what happened to him in the South China Sea, and immediately said indignantly: "Brother, when you go to the South China Sea, you must investigate thoroughly for me. I almost lost my life there last time, so there must be something wrong with Zhao Tuo." Yes, there is also Zhao Tuo's son, Zhao Yu, who also has problems."

"If I hadn't been quick-witted last time, I almost couldn't come back."

Hu Hai's eyes were full of anger.

For the last trip to the South China Sea, Hu Hai still has a grudge.

It's just that Shi Huang deliberately dealt with it coldly before. Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he didn't dare to say anything more. Now that he heard that Fu Su was going to the South China Sea, the accumulated anger in his heart rose instantly.

He couldn't swallow it.

see.

Fusu could only give a wry smile, and said: "There is no small matter in the army, even though I am your elder brother, how can I be so hasty? But if a problem is found out, elder brother will never let it go, but right now everything is focused on the overall situation. "

"I dare not and cannot easily favoritism."

heard.

Hu Hai's eyes turned cold, but he didn't say much.

Fu Su looked at Ji Heng, and said slowly: "Mr. Ji, how do you think I will advance related matters when I go to the South China Sea?"

"Please advise sir carefully."

(End of this chapter)