Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 332 The method of open source

"Come in."

Zhou Wei, Fang Ji, Qiao Yin, Lei Tai, Kongxing and others filed in.

Seeing Wen Zhen here, Zhou Wei, Qiao Yin and others secretly sighed that this old ghost had got there first, but in terms of seniority, he should be the one to get there.

"Your Majesty, the imperial edict has just been issued. Please tell me whether Wan, Tang and others are to be punished in a canonical manner or secretly." Zhou Wei said.

Jia Cong pondered for a moment and said: "This is an internal case of Jin Yiwei, and it is not a glorious matter. It is a secret decision. To avoid making people laugh."

"Yes. How to deal with the convicts' female relatives?" Zhou Wei said.

Jia Cong said: "It's not mentioned in the imperial edict, what do you think?"

"As usual, it can be light or serious. If the case is serious, the Jiaofang Division can be sold or sent to the army as a border guard; if the case is serious, the case can be acquitted," Zhou Weidao said.

Jia Cong sighed: "I once promised Wan Jin not to implicate his family. They are all poor women. Let them go with some money."

"Your Excellency, your righteousness is too thin, and you have humbled yourself in this position. Let's do it now." Zhou Wei bowed his hands and stepped back.

"Come back." Jia Cong stopped him and said, "While everyone is here, I want to say something."

"Please show me, sir." Everyone hurriedly cheered up, obviously wanting to reward them based on their merits.

"Now there are vacancies in the Northern and Southern Divisions. Lao Fang and Lao Wen have worked hard and deserved to be rewarded. I would like Fang Ji to take over the Northern Division and Wen Zhen to take over the Southern Division. Fan Ming, please write a note and report it."

"Your Excellency is wise. Congratulations to Brother Fang and Brother Wen." Everyone hurriedly held their hands in congratulations.

"Thank you for your cultivation."

"Thank you for your support, sir."

Fang Ji and Wen Zhenxi fell from the sky and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed.

Jia Cong smiled and raised his hand and said, "Get up."

The two of them stood up and returned the courtesy and thanked everyone.

"In addition, during this period, Lei Tai, Kongxing, Jie Hui, and Fan Ming, you have almost learned. From now on, they will all be transferred to the commanding yamen and will be under my direct control."

"Yes." The four of them were overjoyed. They didn't care about any positions. As long as they followed Jia Cong, were they worried about their future?

Everyone came to congratulate them again. They were all from a thousand households, but there were a thousand households from other provinces, a thousand households with empty positions in the Northern and Southern Divisions, a thousand households with real power, and a thousand households with command and envoy offices. That was very different.

Now that Jia Cong is strong, the thousands of households in the yamen are naturally the most popular, have the most power, and have the least trouble.

"Wang Fei will take over the vacant position in charge of thousands of households in Nansi. Lao Wen will take charge of the job of managing thousands of households."

"I humble my duty and obey my orders."

"As for Zhou Wei and Qiao Yin, you two are equally indispensable. The governor will grant you the title of Enqi Lieutenant as a reward."

The two finally got a consolation prize and hurriedly kowtowed: "Thank you for your grace."

"Everyone, our career has just begun, and the future is promising. Let's encourage each other."

"We will serve your lord to the death." Everyone said in unison.
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In the evening, everyone gathered around Jia Cong and left Nanzhen Fusi.

Wen Zhen said with a smile: "After tomorrow, your Excellency will go to the command and envoy office. I really can't bear to miss you for your advice and guidance."

Everyone laughed and agreed.

Jia Cong pointed to the Prancing Horse Bridge at the entrance of Nansi, looked at the clear river water under the bridge, and said with a smile: "Today I can appreciate the beauty of this place."

Wen Zhen said with a smile: "The Leaping Horse Bridge is also known as the Jinyi Bridge. There is a poem by the predecessors, where the green curtain hangs slanting beside the apricot forest, and the fishing boat is tied in the shade of the weeping willow. I remember the road beside the Jinyi Bridge, the light mist and the clear rain at dusk, to praise this Beautiful scenery.

Although it cannot be compared with the amazing work of the great master, it is still appropriate. "

"Good poem." Jia Cong laughed, urged his horse and drove away.

Today, the Banished Immortal Building has been booked, and there is no one inside. Tongzhi, Qianshi and other senior officials of Jinyiwei and the backbone of the Northern Division have already lined up waiting outside the building. There were Tiqi and school captains all around as a warning.

The Exalted Immortal Tower was originally located on the most prosperous Gulou Street. There was a huge flow of people on the street. The people suddenly saw so many Jinyi guards in flying fish uniforms here, and they had already stayed away for fear of getting into trouble.

The large restaurant that used to be bustling with people and packed with guests and friends now actually seems to be keeping strangers away.

Not long after, a large group of knights came over the street, and everyone in Beisi rushed forward to greet them.

"Please, Lord Admiral." Miao Ren, a fellow acquaintance, hurriedly stepped forward to lead Jia Cong's horse.

Jia Cong chuckled, got off his horse, and said, "Everyone, you've been waiting for a long time."

"I don't dare. Your Excellency is willing to honor and show your respect. I will be honored by Hua Gun."

"Brothers, please."

"please."

After everyone exchanged greetings, they entered the hall on the third floor and sat down.

The first and second floors were tightly guarded by the Jinyi captain.

There were five banquet tables in the hall, with the chief in the middle and the other four tables on both sides.

Everyone took their seats according to their duties.

The chief is Jia Cong, several colleagues, officials, and the newly promoted Fang Ji, Wen Zhen, Lei Tai, Fan Ming and others.

In a short time, steaming delicacies from the mountains and seas, as well as delicacies and fine wines were served like water.

Jia Cong raised his glass and said with a smile: "In the future, I hope that all of you will work together with one heart and one mind, and work together to do your job well, so that you can live up to the grace of the Holy God. I would like to toast you all."

Everyone hurriedly stood up and said, "We only obey your orders."

Jia Cong sat down and drank. He stretched out his hand and pressed it softly, saying, "Sit down."

Miao Ren and the two ministers toasted to celebrate.

After drinking for three rounds, Jia Cong looked at the table full of delicious food and said with a smile: "Didn't I empty out the Beishi warehouse last time? Do you still have money to prepare such good food?"

Everyone in the Bei Division is a little embarrassed. Isn't this a treat for you? We usually live frugally.

Miao Ren smiled and said, "I don't know, my lord, last time my lord took away Bei Division's wealth, Wan Jin and Tang Yan got another sum of money from somewhere, and they persisted until now, but there is not much left."

Everyone in Beisi was a little sad, Hehe Beitang was about to face the dilemma of having no money to eat.

Jia Cong said: "I have asked the Holy Father for permission to withhold 10% of the stolen money from this case as expenses."

Everyone was overjoyed: "Sir, you really have great magical powers, and you are a holy family member."

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "One and a half million silver, plus Nansi's current wealth, is only two or three million. It's not too much, it's not too much. But it's not a good idea to sit back and have nothing."

"What your Excellency said is absolutely true." Everyone said.

"There are tens of thousands of Jinyiwei brothers in the world, and there are tens of thousands of families behind them. If they all point to the small amount of money and food from the Ministry of Household Affairs, it will be difficult to support themselves, let alone their families. Where did the Jinyiwei's money and food come from in the past?" Jia Cong said.

Ji Chen, a member of Qianhu of the Bei Division, said hurriedly: "Sir, in the past, the money and food of the Bei Division relied on the imperial court's allocation, the hush-hush fees paid by the powerful families in Shenjing, the handling of cases, confiscation of homes, interception or extortion of prisoners, and the filial piety of the guards from other provinces. .”

Jia Cong asked: "Where does the money from the health centers in other provinces come from?"

Miao Ren said: "You can't get it by taking advantage of the situation to extort and confiscate homes."

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "Except for the imperial court's allocation, it is not the right way."

"Your Excellency, it is actually because the imperial court allocated too little, and it was withheld at every level, and it fell to our own guard, which is almost nothing. Therefore, all the commanders and envoys of the past dynasties have come up with this strategy." Everyone in the Bei Division said.

Jia Cong said: "I am not unkind, but by confiscating homes and extorting money, I will inevitably cause unjust imprisonment and harm the peace of the world, which will be criticized by thousands of people.

If you rely on other provinces for filial piety, you will be soft-spoken and short-handed, unable to control others. I would like to ask, where is the majesty of this guard? Where does the law exist? "

Everyone was silent, this is the truth, but what should I do if I don’t have money? The court won't give you any money, so you have to get it yourself, and it won't matter who you give it to.

"From now on, three or four roads will be cut off for me." "Yes." Everyone didn't dare to force themselves, so they hurriedly agreed.

"Sir, if we rely solely on the hush money allocated by the court and the officials, we may not be able to support it," Miao Ren said.

"Well, that's why we need to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. When those who reduce expenditure are wronged, they will inevitably complain that the governor is mean. The key is to increase revenue."

"I was busy talking and even moved my chopsticks, but the food was cold." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"My lord please."

"Don't talk about false etiquette, just eat with open arms." Jia Cong said, picking up the chopsticks and starting to use them.

Everyone was also hungry and didn't care about drinking. They were all thinking and trying to figure out what Jia Cong meant while eating.

They were all in the military, so they ate very quickly and were full in no time.

Jia Cong put down his chopsticks, and everyone put them down together, no matter whether they finished eating or not.

"Have you eaten everything?"

"Thank you for your concern, sir. It's ready." Everyone said.

"Well, it's rare that everyone is here. Now that we're talking about this, let's talk about how we can make money. Don't mention any method that damages the reputation of Jin Yiwei's authority." Jia Cong picked his teeth with a toothpick and said.

Everyone looked at each other, they really didn't know how to make money honestly.

Fang Ji cupped his hands and said, "Sir Cai just said that your Majesty has approved 10% of the stolen money to be used as expenses for the defense. Why not report it to your Majesty so that it can be established as a rule.

From now on, regardless of whether they are in China or other provinces, the confiscation of homes, fines, or stolen money and stolen goods will all be limited to the same limit, which not only gives everyone the energy to carry out errands, but also comes in a legitimate manner. "

"That's a very good thing to say." Everyone said.

Wen Zhen said with a smile: "Brother Fang, this suggestion is very appropriate, I also have a humble opinion.

My eyes and ears are all over the world, and I have the best information. In the past, we kept it secret, so why not pick up some information that is innocuous, not harmful to the country's laws and government, but useful to wealthy families, and sell it to him.

For example, what is the price of goods in a certain place, what is lacking in a certain place, what are the preferences of officials in a certain place, what kind of beauties are there in a brothel, where are there talented scholars, etc. Wouldn't it be beneficial to both sides? "

"Okay!" Jia Cong's eyes lit up, he slapped the table and said with a smile.

"What a great idea!" Everyone cheered and praised.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "We can even set up a small number of spies to investigate various types of information according to the needs of wealthy families, especially information about businessmen and businessmen.

As long as it doesn't violate national laws or harm nature, what's wrong? "

This is a good way to make money. Everyone is a human spirit, and they instantly understood the wonder of this method.

"Although this method is good, I'm afraid that some people will be blinded and used by others, so that Tai'a will turn against him, and Jin Yiwei's spying ability will be used by others to do things such as helping Zhou to abuse and cheating on others." Jia Congxuan pondered again.

Wen Zhendao: "Admiral, there is no need to worry. As long as the rules and regulations are established and Nansi monitors carefully and does his job well, these things will be completely controllable."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Nothing is perfect in the world. Just use its advantages and eliminate its disadvantages."

"Your Excellency is wise," everyone said.

Jia Cong said: "Just now I also thought of two ways to make money, but I don't know whether it is feasible or not. I still need to think about it, let alone talk about it.

Since Lao Wen mentioned the matter of supervision, there is no rule without rules, no prestige, and everyone talks about how to supervise the health centers of other provinces. "

“The key to managing health centers in other provinces is to control thousands or hundreds of households.”

"It is necessary to send people to inspect regularly."

"Spies can be planted in other provinces."

"It can be cross-supervised with the provincial governor's office."

……

Everyone was talking, trying their best to show their talents in front of Jia Cong, and after a while they said dozens of measures.

Wen Zhen listened and took notes. After everyone finished speaking, he had summarized four methods in his mind and said: "Sir, after listening to the opinions of my colleagues, I really became enlightened."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "This is called brainstorming."

Brainstorming? Everyone looked at each other, what did the new words in the adults' mouths mean?

Jia Cong waved his hand and said with a smile: "You just say it."

"Yes. I have summarized the suggestions from my colleagues and summarized them into four pieces.

1. Each province dispatches troops to Nansi to inspect hundreds of households, contact the local governor’s office, and conduct inspections nearby;

2. The Thousand Household Offices and Hundred Household Offices in each province are placed in dark rooms and are governed by Nansi Zhangfeng Qianhu;

3. Thousands of households in each province should be relocated to official positions in three years to avoid losing their tail.

4. Following the example of the imperial censor and encouraging reports and revelations, the following is made.

If the small flag is raised to report to the general flag that the crime is true, it will be replaced. If the general flag is raised to tell the truth to hundreds of households, they will be replaced. If a hundred households report to a thousand households and it is true, they will be replaced.

Who dares to break the law when everyone is in danger? "Wen Zhen said.

"Okay!" Everyone nodded, especially the last one, which was so vicious.

Make full use of the greed and ambition in human nature. Whoever dares to break the law will become the stepping stone for the people below. Who will protect you?

It would be weird not to bring you to death, and you are also afraid that others will expose it first and you will not get any benefits.

Jia Cong nodded and smiled: "Okay, Lao Wen indeed has two brushes."

"I don't dare to praise you as an adult. It's all a big guy's talent. It's my humble duty to say it on behalf of my colleagues." Wen Zhen said.

Jia Cong chuckled: "Everyone, what do you think of the newly nominated governor of Nanzhen?"

Everyone in Bei Division was shocked. The old ghost Wen Zhen had already taken the lead. The envoy of Bei Town...

He hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Your Excellency, you have a keen eye, and we are sincerely convinced."

Sure enough, Jia Cong said again: "I have nominated Fang Qianhu to take over the Bei Division. I hope you will cooperate with me."

"I humble my position and obey my orders. I have seen Fang Zhenfu." Everyone in the Bei Division, Tongzhi, Qianshi and others felt half-hearted, and the biggest peach was gone.

"Brothers, please don't be too polite." Fang Ji returned the gift with a smile, feeling proud in his heart. At this moment, he didn't know that he had been plotted by Jia Cong and Wen Zhen.

"Forget it, let me take this opportunity to inform you of the planned personnel changes.

Lei Tai, Kongxing, Xie Hui, and Fan Ming were all promoted to the commanding yamen and served as thousands of households.

Fan Ming was in charge of thousands of households. In the future, all the money and food income of Jinyiwei would be transferred to the commanding officer's office, and he would be in charge of access. Anyone who dared to set up a small treasury privately would be taken care of by the family law. "

"Yes!" Everyone was awe-struck. With this, Fan Ming directly became one of the most powerful people under the command, enough to be on par with the northern and southern governors.

There is absolutely no use in co-knowing or doing anything. He is just a handyman.

"Kong Xing and Jie Hui Renti rode thousands of households, each leading an elite team, dedicated to arresting the helpless thieves, bandits, and bandits in the northern and southern divisions."

"Leitai is appointed as assistant to Qianhu, and his duties are to assist the governor in handling official affairs, uploading and issuing orders."

Everyone took a deep breath. Lei Tai's role in assisting Qianhu seemed to be an understatement, but in fact he was extremely powerful and could almost serve as a half-commander.

Vaguely superior to the two major governors.

It seems that the Admiral is going to use Lei Tai and Fan Ming, two thousand households, to firmly control Jinyiwei.

Jia Cong was very satisfied with everyone's reaction and said: "There is another Wang Fei who will take over the leadership of Nansi and manage thousands of households."

Everyone whose name was called stood up and greeted everyone.

After everyone exchanged greetings, Jia Cong said: "Now the positions of the four major thousand households, the first thousand households, and the deputy thousand households of the Bei Division are still vacant. I don't care about my qualifications, but only my ability. I will submit the statement in three days, and the governor will I will test myself."

The minds of everyone in the Bei Division are alive again, and the four powerful households are quite good.

(End of this chapter)