Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

"The Emperor is wise!"

"Your Highness, Li Shanchang, thanks the Emperor for His Grace on behalf of Huang Zicheng!"

Li Shanchang was stunned for just a moment, then slid off the stool and knelt on the ground, thanking the emperor loudly.

The whole action was quite smooth.

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then continued: "In addition to Huang Zicheng, you should also recommend some young and energetic officials to join the newly established Securities Regulatory Bureau and the Central Bank!"

"It's best if you know the relevant business, but it doesn't matter if you don't, as long as you are willing to study hard. Anyway, according to the current official appointment system of our Ming Dynasty, officials must first practice and try out before they can be promoted!"

"We give you opportunities, but whether you can learn something and gain a firm foothold depends on you."

Zhu Yuanzhang was certainly not stupid. He really wanted to balance the people of the Prince Consort's Party in the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Central Bank. He could not allow all the officials in the two yamen to be Ouyang Lun's people. That would truly be Ouyang Lun's family empire, which would be extremely dangerous to the imperial power.

However, he would not cram everyone into these two new yamen. If he really cram a bunch of useless people who only know how to fight for power into these two new yamen, the purpose of balancing and restraining the Prince Consort's party could indeed be achieved, but the final result would probably be that nothing would be accomplished.

This is not what Zhu Yuanzhang wants to see.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang directly decided to let Zhou Bao and Shen San be in charge of the Securities Regulatory Bureau and the Central Bank. Even though these two people were Ouyang Lun's servants, Zhu Yuanzhang could tolerate it. After all, as Ouyang Lun said, in terms of ability alone, these two people were the most suitable. At the same time, he let the people recommended by Li Shanchang, Lu Chang and Song Lian serve as deputies in these two new yamen. What he wanted was learning and competition!

Our Zhu Yuanzhang had to balance local forces and solve problems.

"Ouyang Lun, do you have any opinion on our arrangement?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes fell on Ouyang Lun.

Now everyone else has been dealt with, except for the most important Ouyang Lun. If Ouyang Lun does not agree with his plan, the matter will be deadlocked again and he will have to think of other ways.

"The Emperor is wise!"

"I fully agree with this suggestion. These two new government offices belong to the Ming Dynasty, not just to me, Ouyang Lun. If I take down all the officials of these two new government offices, I'm afraid someone will really accuse me, Ouyang Lun, of trying to monopolize the government!"

"Welcome all talents to join us!"

"But Your Majesty, let me make it clear in advance that when you enter the Securities Regulatory Bureau and the Central Bank, you are here to do work, not to be a boss. The establishment of the two new offices will require a lot of work in the early stages, which will be very tedious and exhausting. If anyone deserts, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"After all, we are responsible until these two new offices are on track. Otherwise, we will fail the trust of the Emperor and His Majesty!"

Ouyang Lun said loudly.

"No problem, there is no problem at all. If someone really goes there and does nothing, you, Ouyang Lun, will be responsible for handling it, no matter who he is!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"Brother-in-law, I also support you. The establishment of these two new government offices is to completely solve the currency problem. Brother-in-law, you have already thought of the method. If it is not done well, it will be the problem of the execution of the subordinates. When the time comes, I will definitely not let you off easily!"

Zhu Biao also followed suit.

As Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, father and son, expressed their opinions one after another, Li Shanchang and other cabinet ministers changed from being happy at the beginning to looking solemn at this moment.

Of course, they will never give up such a good opportunity. Those who can become cabinet ministers are not fools. Solving the currency problem is just one of the tasks of these two new yamen. With the development of the Ming Dynasty's economy, the status of these two new yamen in the court will become more and more important. If they reach out at this time, it will be equivalent to owning original shares, and many things will be easier to handle in the future.

However, they also planned to carefully select candidates after they went there and make sure to recommend the most outstanding officials under their respective command. Otherwise, after the two new yamen were officially put into operation, it would be so embarrassing if the recommended people were dealt with by Ouyang Lun due to their lack of ability. Not only would it be embarrassing, it would also mean that they would be eliminated.

At the same time, they also decided to advise the people they recommended to be low-key and work diligently after joining the Securities and Futures Commission and the Central Bank, strive to pass the internship and probation stages, and finally officially become a member of these two new offices.

"The Emperor is wise, Your Majesty is wise!"

All the ministers spoke at once.

"Yeah! That's more like it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy, nodded with a smile, and then said: "The solution to this currency problem is indeed clear. Ouyang Lun keeps his word, and I am very pleased!"

"Now that we have done our business, let us, the king and his subjects, relax!"

"Come on, let's continue the massage and barbecue!"

Hearing this, all the cabinet ministers were naturally delighted, except Ouyang Lun who was a little unhappy.

Old Zhu, you just say "you do what you say" and that's it?! Shouldn't you also express that I, Ouyang Lun, don't care about your reward or anything, but you just choose to skip it, which is too shameless.

Ouyang Lun looked specifically at Zhu Yuanzhang, but this guy just closed his eyes and started enjoying himself, obviously wanting to shirk his responsibility!
The older you get, the stingier you become.

Ouyang Lun was no longer surprised by Zhu Yuanzhang's rogue behavior. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to reward him, it would probably be just a small amount, which Ouyang Lun did not even consider.

"Press me hard, Master. I'm really mad right now."

"Okay, sir." The massage technician who was giving Ouyang Lun a massage immediately started massaging seriously.

After a comfortable massage and eating barbecue, Zhu Yuanzhang patted his butt and left. Soon other cabinet ministers also said goodbye and left. Before leaving, Li Shanchang deliberately glared at Ouyang Lun. He came to the Ministry of Revenue, but got nothing good. Not only was he punched by Ouyang Lun's men, but he also had to sit on a bench for several hours. His butt and waist were sore from sitting so hard.

"Brother-in-law, you really pissed off Duke Han this time!"

Zhu Biao looked at Li Shanchang, who was leaning against the wall as he walked out, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Given the personalities of Li Shanchang and the Huaixi Party, I'm afraid something will happen to you next."

Hearing this, Ouyang Lun smiled and said, "Li Shanchang is definitely angry, but I don't think he will do anything to me."

"Oh!" Zhu Biao asked curiously, "Why is my brother-in-law so sure? If he really has no means of revenge, then this is not like the Duke of Korea I know!" "Your Majesty, the world is bustling with people for profit. If he retaliates against me, he will suffer heavy losses. Do you think Li Shanchang will retaliate?" Ouyang Lun smiled and continued, "The emperor asked them to recommend officials to the Securities Regulatory Bureau and the Central Bank in order to appease them. If they retaliate at this time, and something happens to me, these two new government offices will probably fail. How can they get a share of the benefits?"

“So even if they are dissatisfied with me, they will endure it and wait until their people have established a foothold in the Securities and Futures Commission and the central bank before they start to cause trouble.”

After listening to Ouyang Lun's explanation, Zhu Biao nodded first, then frowned and spoke again: "But just now when I saw Duke Hanguo walk out, I glared at you fiercely. Isn't this an expression of revenge against you?"

"That was just a show put on by that old fellow Li Shanchang." Ouyang Lun smiled slightly. "As the saying goes, a biting dog doesn't bark. If Li Shanchang really wanted to deal with me, he wouldn't show his anger so obviously. Now that it's over, Li Shanchang just glared at me fiercely. This in itself is very problematic!"

"It turns out that Duke Hanguo was just bluffing!" Zhu Biao suddenly realized!
"Your Majesty, we still have to go talk to Shen San and Zhou Bao. If we don't convince them, I'm afraid the emperor will come to trouble me again! Besides, I have a lot of things to deal with, so I won't accompany Your Majesty!"

Ouyang Lun said.

"Business is more important, brother-in-law, you just go and do your work." Zhu Biao nodded, "If anything goes wrong, don't worry, I will naturally speak for you to my father."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Ouyang Lun bowed and left the Ministry of Revenue hall first.

Because he wanted to find Zhou Bao and Shen San, Ouyang Lun simply went back to the clan house and asked someone to call the two of them.

Not long after, Ouyang Lun met Zhou Bao and Shen San in the study.

"Master, why did you call us two?"

Zhou Bao and Shen San looked at Ouyang Lun with confusion.

"Master, I plan to let you become officials. Are you willing?"

Ouyang Lun spoke slowly.

"Be an official? That depends on how high your rank is!" Zhou Bao said proudly, "As the saying goes, the seventh rank official is in front of the prime minister. My master is now the prime minister, and I am much bigger than the servants in front of him. You can let me be an official, but I won't accept the fifth rank if it's less than the sixth rank!"

"He's not a fifth-rank official, but a second-rank yamen official." Ouyang Lun said lightly.

"What the hell?!" Zhou Bao was dumbfounded when he heard Ouyang Lun's words, and he began to stutter, "Master, you are not scared of me, are you? A second-rank official, such a high position? I should be one?"

"What's wrong? Do you still think your position is too low?" Ouyang Lun asked.

"Not small, not small. This second-rank official position is huge! I'm just worried that I won't be able to handle it." Zhou Bao spoke quickly, and then asked carefully, "Master, can I ask which government office I work for?"

"A newly established government agency. The Securities Regulatory Bureau." Ouyang Lun said indifferently.

"Securities Regulatory Bureau? What kind of government agency is that? Why have we never heard of it?" Zhou Bao asked curiously.

"It means that you are asked to keep an eye on any profitable institution in the Ming Dynasty. Banks, trading companies, central enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and stock exchanges are all within your monitoring range! Do you understand?" Ouyang Lun explained.

After hearing Ouyang Lun's explanation, Zhou Bao was stunned for a moment, then muttered: "Isn't this the same as what I am doing now? Master, your businesses are spread across silver cabinets and trading companies. I have always been responsible for monitoring them. If there are any problems, I will report them directly to you!"

"Yes, I will do your old business, but the scope has changed from my private property to all the industries of the entire Ming Dynasty. The emperor has agreed, and now it's up to you. If you agree to serve as the director of the Securities Regulatory Bureau, you can take office directly. If you don't want to, I won't force you. Just pretend that this didn't happen. I will explain to the emperor myself."

"Yes, I am willing! I am just your dog, master. I will go wherever you tell me to go!" Zhou Bao said quickly.

From the second rank!

A sure step to success.

"Okay, since you agree, then this matter is settled. The next step is to form a team for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tomorrow you will receive the first list of officials for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Most of these officials are recommended by cabinet ministers. Lead them well."

Ouyang Lun nodded.

"Recommended by other cabinet ministers? Then they are not our own people! What if they don't obey me?" Zhou Bao's smile froze.

"This is the first lesson you have to learn, dealing with people from other forces and handling things together. Do you think it's easy to be a second-rank official?" Ouyang Lun rolled his eyes at Zhou Bao.

"Uh..." Zhou Bao had a worried look on his face, but when he thought about the fact that he would soon become a second-rank official of the Ming Dynasty, his eyes became much firmer, "It's just a conspiracy with people from other forces. I, Zhou Bao, am not afraid! Besides, I, Zhou Bao, am the boss of the entire Securities Regulatory Bureau!"

"If you're a dragon, you have to coil up for me. If you're a tiger, you have to lie down for me!"

"Master, I, Zhou Bao, will be the director of the Securities Regulatory Bureau!"

"Okay, as long as you don't cry in front of me when the time comes, you will be successful. If you have any questions from the Securities and Futures Commission in the early stage, you can come to me directly." Ouyang Lun nodded.

"Okay, thank you, Master." Zhou Bao nodded repeatedly, and then asked urgently: "Master, can I go to get my official uniform? And can I wear my official uniform to walk on the streets, especially in Tianshang Renjian?"

"As long as it does not violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty, you can do it." Ouyang Lun also understood Zhou Bao's thoughts.

"Okay, master, can you lend me your tall white horse? I want to ride on the tall horse with red flowers on it and stroll around the streets of the capital." Zhou Bao continued.

"Okay." Ouyang Lun nodded.

"Then I'll go to the Ministry of Personnel right away!" After saying that, Zhou Bao ran away.

"Old Shen" Ouyang Lun turned his gaze to the remaining person, "This time, in addition to the Securities Regulatory Bureau, the authority of the Central Bank has also increased. It is specifically responsible for the monetary policy of the Ming Dynasty and will also issue new currency. This is the most important thing."

"I've thought about it and I think you're probably the only one in the entire Ming Dynasty who can manage the strengthened Central Bank well. Originally, the Central Bank was just a government office under the Ministry of Revenue, but now it has been directly upgraded and separated from the Ministry of Revenue. Its rank is the same as that of the Securities Regulatory Bureau, which is a second-rank official. The governor of the Central Bank is a second-rank official!"

"Are you willing?"

Unlike Zhou Bao's positive response, Shen San fell into silence after hearing Ouyang Lun's words. (End of this chapter)