I studied in modern times

Chapter 325 Budget
Guisi (fourth day) of the first month of the first year of Yuanyou.

The Tongjian Division introduced the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and introduced Zhang Hengbi, the seal envoy of the Song and Liao Dynasties to the Ziwu in Beijing, to the Chui Gong Hall.

Other newly appointed officials will be seen outside the Chui Gong Hall one after another.

This is a ceremonial procedure.

Whether outside the palace or in the palace, the ministers bowed twice and shouted: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor are blessed!"

Even if it's over.

Even if it is still the New Year, the most I can do is to say congratulations: "Yuan Zhengling, the ministers of the festival, are waiting to wish you a thousand years of life!"

It's been like this for the past few months.

Therefore, the people from Tongjiansi were about to take Zhang Heng away after congratulating him.

Zhao Xu suddenly said at this moment: "Zhang Qing, stay!"

Zhang Heng was stunned for a moment.

He confirmed that he had never seen this young master in any way!

Even during festivals and palace banquets, I never saw him from a distance from the crowd.

Because when His Majesty was born, he was already a local official.

After that, except for returning to Beijing to report on his work, he rarely stayed in the capital.

In fact, he didn't know that the late emperor's eldest son and the sixth son of the emperor, Prince Yan'an, had ascended the throne until his death and his petition was sent to Zhending.

Before that, he only knew that the late emperor had a son, and one of them was granted the title of Prince of Yan'an County.

But where does it rank?How old are you this year?Don't know anything.

Subsequently, various rumors and legends spread from Bianjing City to Zhending Mansion.

Especially the comments from Zhang Xian Mingsu's tribe made him realize - oh, the country has a young master who seems to be very smart?
Then it was the letter Su Shi wrote to him that gave him a clear understanding of the newly enthroned young master.

But now, in the ceremonial meeting, the emperor personally left it.

Zhang Heng was immediately flattered, but also a little scared.

He quickly held the potion in his hands and said, "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?"

"Please raise your head!"

Zhang Heng slowly raised his head.

As a result, Zhao Xu was able to clearly see the appearance of this minister whom he had never seen before in his previous life.

Zhang Heng, 51 years old, has no signs of aging at all. He has the same beard as Su Shi, but thicker.

The figure is taller than Zhang Dun.

He has a majestic face with a Chinese character and a round belly. You can tell at a glance that his living conditions are very good.

"Good!" Zhao Xu stroked his palms, then turned around with excitement and said to the two palaces in the curtain: "Mother, Queen Mother, today I finally met the number one scholar in Jiayou's second year!"

Both palaces smiled and nodded.

The second year of Jiayou's reign is recognized by the world as a great year for the imperial examination.

The success rate of the Jinshi in that list is enough to be immortalized in the annals of history.

Not only in modern times, but even today, the legend of this Jinshi list has almost become a myth!
Zhang Heng was the one who had the last laugh among many competitors.

He stepped on more than a dozen later prime ministers, three of the eight great families of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and powerful generals including Wang Shao.

Zhang Heng naturally has his own strengths.

Not only poems and articles, but also methods of governing politics.

It is a pity that Zhao Xu had no chance to meet Zhang Heng in his previous life.

He didn't know Zhang Heng's abilities either.

It wasn't until he was in modern times and read history books that he realized that Zhang Heng was as talented as Zhang Dun!
Maybe even better in terms of domestic affairs!
Therefore, when Zhao Xu became full-fledged, he began to operate.

Through Han Jiang, he transferred back the minister he had missed in his previous life.

Zhang Heng heard the words of the junior official and quickly bowed again: "I was just lucky enough to be favored by the Ren Temple and was selected as the number one scholar..."

"Among the colleagues in the same department in Jiayou's second year, those who are more talented and moral than the ministers have a lot of ability..."

This is his heart.

Even back then, when he was selected as the top pick, he was in a daze and couldn't believe it - I was actually ranked above so many talented people?
It made him very uneasy.

Zhao Xu smiled: "You don't have to be humble if you love me!"

"To be honest with you, I have sent you back to the capital this time because I requested the benevolent decrees of the two palaces to be sent to the capital!"

Zhang Heng was taken aback and quickly thanked him: "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness... It's just..."

On the day of the meeting, the officials personally admitted that he had used the emperor's prerogatives and recalled him with an edict through the prime minister.

Zhang Heng knew very well that this was Long En, and he was marked.

From now on, countless eyes will be staring at him.In the officialdom, there are many people who want to get ahead by overthrowing the emperor's favored ministers.

"My dear, do you know why I do this?"

Zhang Heng shook his head: "Please tell me from your majesty!"

"This is because I asked Fan Qing, the minister of Jiying Palace, to learn about the virtues of the imperial examination in Japan. Fan Qing was the one who did not fear the power of the prime minister... Therefore, I am curious about you..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng quickly bowed his head and said, "I just follow the court's laws and regulations!"

Zhao Xu smiled.

The prime minister Zhang Heng supported back then was not an ordinary person.

Wang Anshi, you are trying to defeat your husband!
It’s not surprising that Wang Anshi dared to stand up to Wang Anshi but was asked to admit his mistake!
And he made Wang Anshi admit his mistake in front of the emperor and other ministers!

How many people can have this ability?

Zhao Xu suppressed his smile and said: "However, what really made me decide to ask the two palaces for help and let you come back to assist me..."

"It's the Qing's advice that I saw from the archives of Ren Temple in Chongwen Yuan!"

Zhang Heng suddenly swallowed his saliva and couldn't help but think: "Is that what happened?"

Just listen to the official say: "I remember clearly, when you were the salt and iron judge of the Third Division, you wrote to Renmiao and said: The funds of the Third Division are not very much, and if you are in a hurry, you will collect them from the people, and you will be in a hurry, so it is difficult. Contribution! I would like to order the three or three judges. Since they are endowed, they will give it in advance so that both public and private affairs can be helped!"

"Although I am young, I still know how to sincerely plan for the country!"

Zhang Heng's body began to tremble.

"Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste!"

"This is the teaching of a saint!"

"Therefore, I request the imperial decree from the two palaces to treat you as the Minister of Household Affairs and grant you the right to have children..."

"I hope you will establish this good law in the Ministry of Household Affairs, establish various systems, try it out, and then promote it!"

After Zhang Heng heard this, he immediately knelt on the ground and said emotionally: "I obey your Majesty's will!"

At this time, Zhang Heng finally understood why Zhuge Wuhou would die of exhaustion because of the kindness of Emperor Zhaolie!
He finally understood why the officials had to break the rules and keep him and talk to him so much in such a ceremonial occasion.

The officials are telling everyone else that what Zhang Heng wants to do is what I want to do!
Scholar die for the confidant!

Zhang Heng's feeling at this moment was indescribable.

Because what the officials gave him was not an official position or power.

It is what every scholar-official is pursuing - a stage where he can display his talents and ambitions!

……

Zhao Xu sat on the throne and looked at Zhang Heng.

He nodded slightly in his mind.

According to the information he has seen in modern times, Zhang Heng has been following the political demands he made during the Jiayou years almost throughout his life.

One thing that has become commonplace in modern times is budget.

He even had a nearly modern concept of 'fiscal year'.

Zhang Heng has overcome all difficulties and fulfilled his original intention in every place he has served.

And this is why despite his outstanding political achievements, he has outstanding talents.

But the reason why he could not enter the court or enter the three provinces and two governments.

No bureaucracy will accept someone assigning them a budget.

The emperor is even more unwilling - including Zhao Xu in his previous life, and he would not want to find someone to control how he spends his money.

However, after studying abroad in Modern Times, Zhao Xu already understood.

Everything must have a limit.

Don't spend uncontrollably.

A good budget can not only save countless wasted money, but also improve efficiency.

A real matter of public and private convenience!
Of course, if you take a big step, it's easy to pull off the egg.

Therefore, Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Heng and said: "Now that you are about to take up your new post, let's start with the move of the First Yulong to defend Yongzhou!"

"I will give you ten days..."

"Ten days later, you will list the cost of Yulong's move to Yongzhou!"

"For now, let's list the expenses for the first year of Yuanyou! I will order Di Yong and all the military commanders to fully cooperate with you."

"Do you have confidence, sir?"

Zhang Heng immediately bowed again: "I respectfully accept the imperial edict!"

The excitement in his heart was beyond words.

What he has been pursuing for nearly 30 years finally sees the light of day!
Naturally, he will never betray this rare trust!
(End of this chapter)