Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 585: Master Hu is so smart

Chapter 585: Master Hu is really smart

Zhu Yuanzhang's so-called isolation was actually because his ideas were too extreme and could not be accepted by others at all.

In his previous life, Master Hu had seen how arrogant and cunning officials could be;
I have also witnessed how ordinary low-level civil servants, who can only be called petty clerks, work overtime day and night and are exhausted.

He sincerely felt that as an official, one should not take things too seriously.

Just act as a professional watchdog, do a good job of supervision and regulation, punish anyone who makes a mistake, and punish seriously if the mistake is serious.

This way, it's actually enough.

Especially in this era, the issues that affect future generations' "civil service examinations, military service examinations and political review" are no longer something that can be solved with a simple sentence like "I can't set up a stall if I'm not an official."

The class differences of this era were far more obvious than those seen in later generations.

In later generations, all kinds of strange professions and industries flourished, covering up the traces of power and class in the world.

Because most people can't even reach that level.

Therefore, ordinary people can live their lives heartlessly.

But that’s not the case in this era.

In this era, the only way to rise up and change your own family is to become an official.

If you tell the officials clearly at this time how corrupt you are, your descendants will probably spit on you when they burn incense. Would you still be willing to do that?

The most important thing is that it is also accompanied by a large-scale increase in officials' salaries.

This even eliminated the initial excuse of wanting to earn money to support my family that I used to comfort myself.

what is it now?
Of course, I have to work honestly.

At this point, the issue of civil service was finally explained clearly to the father and son.

And Master Hu also talked about another important thing he wanted to talk about today.

"By the way, you two should find a way to get some people into my club and shop."

"Huh? What?"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were both dumbfounded.

No!

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
Do you want us to get some people in for you?

Master Hu sighed and looked at the two of them.

"Do I really have to explain things more clearly?"

"What I mean is, since so many officials like to go to my small business, shouldn't you send some spies in?"

"Not only can we listen to what they are discussing, but we can also record which businessmen they are colluding with, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Master Hu in surprise, his face full of disbelief.

"Weiyong, you actually took the initiative to ask us to send someone?"

"Aren't you worried that the Jinyiwei will have a bad reputation if they go to your place?"

Mr. Hu's face fell and he said unhappily.

"If I don't tell you, you won't send them?"

"The reason I brought this up is because I want you to arrange some reliable personnel."

"Don't be stupid!"

Zhu Biao was happy to hear this.

"Uncle, you are so unkind!"

"They paid you money, but you turned around and sold them out. That's really unfair!"

Master Hu sneered unhappily and glared at Zhu Biao.

"What are you talking about, Prince?"

“I did take their money, but what did I take?”

"That's the money I can use to go to the Friends Club to eat and drink well, and play cards with friends!"

"If they do something else in the club, I don't make any money from it, so I don't want to take the risk!"

"The price is clearly marked, no one is cheated!"

"How is this not authentic?" Zhu Biao was so speechless after hearing what Master Hu said.

You can think about it carefully.

Yes!

Damn it, I collected money for food and playing cards, but you guys are making trouble here.

Then when I am implicated, won’t I feel very wronged?
However, Zhu Biao's eyes turned and another question popped up in his mind.

"Uncle, when you just said that we should send the Royal Guards, don't act foolishly. What do you have in mind?"

Mr. Hu nodded.

"I didn't hide it from you!"

"If my identity as a Jinyiwei is discovered, even if the officials know that this is normal, it will still be a bit embarrassing."

"Or at that point, everyone will be embarrassed."

"So, my suggestion is to select a group of older maids from the palace."

"Tell them that I will go to Jinyiwei for training for a period of time."

"Then return to the palace and use the palace's channels to work at the Huiyou Hall in a legitimate manner."

"On the surface, it's because I, Lord Hu, have a good relationship with His Majesty, so I'm helping to settle these palace maids and giving them a job to support their families."

"At the same time, these palace maids are supposed to serve people, so it's not a bad idea to go to the Friends Hall."

"Then on the surface, there will naturally be no problem."

"And secretly, they will report the news they heard to the Royal Guards!"

"These people are palace maids. They are well-behaved. They just have good ears. No one will suspect them."

"Even if someone is caught eavesdropping, it won't matter if the Club sends the person away. At least the Royal Guards won't be implicated."

Zhu Yuanzhang and his son admired Master Hu for the whole year.

How did you come up with this idea?

From the surface, there is absolutely no problem with this matter.

Everyone knows that Master Hu is close to the royal family.

The maid who was dismissed from the palace went to work as a servant in Mr. Hu's business, serving tea and water, and serving officials. No one felt that anyone was at a disadvantage.

Even the maids who left the palace...

"Uncle, what if the maids don't want to do it?"

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao quickly asked his question.

But as soon as he said this, he found that Mr. Hu looked at him as if he was a fool.

"Prince, what are you thinking?"

"Those palace maids are old enough to be released from the palace."

"If you can go out and work in my club, it's not a menial job that involves selling your smiles or your body."

"The key is that my family gives me a good salary, and at the end of the year there are also various New Year gifts and rewards."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Not to mention the Jinyiwei you're worried about."

"Usually, they are just required to listen to the news, so naturally they only need to be paid a very low salary."

"But if you don't try, it's a waste!"

"What's more, if Mao Xiang can give a bonus for receiving important intelligence, do you think they will agree?"

"You can make money, you don't have to work for a lifetime, and the work is not troublesome, so why not do it?"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he touched his nose in shame.

Well, he is a country bumpkin.

From this perspective, none of the palace maids would be unhappy.

This is truly a win-win-win situation.

The key point is that the royal family seems to really benefit from this matter!
Well, Master Hu, you are really smart!

(End of this chapter)