Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 160: Be careful (please vote for me at the end of the month)

After some pleasantries, the procedures were followed. The Accounts Department opened a separate account for ten thousand taels of silver, and set a rule. If you want to spend the money in the account, you must have Jia Lian's signature and seal, and both the seal and signature must be in the Accounts Department. Leave a bottom there for easy comparison every time.

After the rules were established, Lord Yuanwailang Xu stopped expressing his opinions, saying that it was none of his business.

The person in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was more straightforward and said he would just take a look. Doctor Yu Hengsi disagreed. The Ministry of Internal Affairs needed to provide an accounting room, and Yu Hengsi provided an accounting room to jointly do the accounting, so as to avoid unclear explanation of problems.

You see, if you really want to do things well, these people have a way.

The money issue has been clarified, and now comes the specific matters.

Mr. Yu Hengsi, the highest-ranking doctor, said: "It's just this matter. Mr. Jia took the initiative and was responsible for arresting the boss. On Yu Hengsi's side, I have a name with the two adults, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs also has one." We need to set up a joint leadership group and let them know as soon as the matter progresses."

After saying that, look at Jia Lian, are you satisfied? The attitude of the Ministry of Industry has emerged. It was a hot potato before, but now it is a hot potato.

It would be good for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get involved, so I don't have any objections.

Jia Lian saw that the problem was gone, and then he said: "To do things, we need money, people, and space. Now that we have the money, half of the people have been implemented, but the place has not been implemented yet. Is there someone from Yu Hengsi who can join this firecracker?" The R&D Department is responsible for implementing people and places? "The implication is that it can't just be in name, but also contributes.

Jia Lian nodded after hearing this: "Improvement of products cannot be separated from craftsmen. Mr. Zhang worked hard today and was responsible for setting up the place and accounting room in Yu Heng Division. The staff was fully staffed to avoid insufficient manpower when uploading and issuing orders. It costs money. I'll send a report to the local government and sign it with my seal. I'll send someone familiar with it to wait for you. From tomorrow on, I'll go to the workshop below to inspect the situation. I'll decide which craftsmen to use after I see the results. Craftsmen, I will report the merits to the superiors, reward the officials where they are due, and reward the officials where they are due, to ensure that no one will take the credit or reward. "

That's the way things are, when it's not beneficial, everyone shirks it, and when it's beneficial, everyone rushes forward.

"Master Jia, I would like to ask you to take a trip to the Military War Bureau. There are many good craftsmen there." The head of the Military War Bureau said with a smile. This matter cannot be compromised, and we must fight for it.

Jia Lian left, and the others had no intention of staying and dispersed. Mr. Xu, a member of the household department, did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he caught up with Jia Lian and went to the office together to get close. Of course, he also had some things to talk about in private.

Everyone catered to him one after another, and their calculations were flying.

Others don't know that the chief executives under Yu Hengsi have to take the initiative to help the craftsmen. Not to mention local affairs, the following principals, for their own benefit, cannot cause trouble for Jia Lian, and favors from the public do not require money.

With such a sentence, the craftsmen below will naturally move forward bravely and fight for a chance to join the group. Jia Lian didn't say clearly who he wanted, so these few people naturally knew it. If they let the word out, wouldn't the craftsmen with ideas get a share of the benefits first?
The doctor said nothing, looking at the scene with a smile, but secretly sighing in his heart, this man's background is so important. Jia Lian looked young and realized that he had really encountered something. He handled it in an orderly manner, with strong connections and promised benefits.

Although modern Jia Lian is not of high rank, he is absolutely rich in experience when it comes to doing things. The disadvantage today is that we don’t understand contemporary craftsmanship, what level it reaches, and what the quality of materials is. All of this is unclear, so we can only make plans first and work slowly with details.

"Master Jia, there are not many others in Yu Heng Division. There are as many craftsmen as you need in the workshops below." Seeing the doctor opening his mouth to speak and then closing it, Chief Zhang immediately opened his mouth to argue. By the way, I took a malicious look at the director of the War Bureau.

For the head of the Military War Bureau, is this sarcasm a big deal? With a calm expression, he looked at Jia Lian eagerly, wondering whether he should entertain Mr. Jia properly to avoid being accused of taking advantage of it.

Is this another good thing? Can't miss it. Speaking of which, who doesn’t have relatives, friends, and capable subordinates?

Jia Lian, who had suffered losses, had a clear enough understanding of the current rules, and what he said was right.

"As expected of the number one scholar, he speaks and acts impeccably. He has obtained the power without others having any opinions. He is not stingy when it comes to sharing the benefits." Mr. Xu came up and threw a lot of flattery at him. Jia Lian listened and smiled slightly and said: "One of my own, don't be stingy." circle."

When they heard that craftsmen could be promoted based on their merit, they immediately became energetic.

There is a world of difference between Taoist officials and the people in this world. Even if you are a ninth-rank official, you are still an official. Even if you don't have real power, you still have many hidden benefits. First of all, it's the same. Officials don't have to do heavy work or do corvee labor. They don't have to mention salary, just the first two, and craftsmen can go all out to fight for it.

Jia Lian is happy to see the two sides fighting, but not to the point of delaying things. When the signs arise, there is no need to fight face to face for a short period of time to determine the winner. So he took the initiative to cut off the argument and said with a smile: "Look at both sides and choose the craftsman with the best skills. By the way, the selected craftsman will receive monthly rations and five hundred wages."

"This is natural. Chief Zhang is familiar with Mr. Jia. From now on, he will be responsible for cooperating with Mr. Jia's errands." Mr. Langzhong has been prepared for a long time and has no intention of deceiving others. It does not mean that he will think of everything for you. If you don't suggest it, he will Just pretend you don't know and cooperate if you ask. In short, highlight one point: "not taking the initiative" to avoid ambiguity and trouble.

Seeing everyone thinking about their own thoughts, Jia Lian added: "What we need are workers, and we don't want to be idle."

Having said all that needs to be said, Jia Lian also said goodbye and left. He still had to make a plan when he returned. There are many shortcomings of the flintlock gun. It takes too long to solve them one by one. Make a plan, take out each problem, divide it into several groups, and work on them separately. This is called coordination. Anyone who has received nine years of compulsory education in modern society knows this.

The doctor immediately took over the words: "It's like this. If you delay the errand, no one will get any benefit."

Make things clear and clear in public. If you don't have an opinion now, you won't be tough when you object in the future. If you want to play tricks, you can do it, but you must communicate in private first. I have reminded you of all the things that need to be reminded. If I missed the benefits, I can’t blame others.

"Then I'm not polite. Can you give me a quota for the accountant at the Ministry of Revenue?" Mr. Xu was really not polite. After hearing this, Jia Lian pondered for a moment: "I'll try my best. I will definitely win the official reward. Specific details How much depends on the meaning above.”

"As long as you say this!" Mr. Xu didn't waste any more nonsense. After all, this matter really depends on luck.

Seeing that Jia Lian was busy, Mr. Xu didn't say much nonsense and stood up to leave. Jia Lian bowed slightly and said goodbye.

Jia Lian dug out the ruler and charcoal pen, unfolded the white paper and drew a table first. Through the table, the progress of all work can be seen at a glance. This is a basic skill in modern society. The first thing I did when I looked back was to print various forms.

The office has returned to its former self, with Secretary Zhang helping out and the clerk running errands working hard and being attentive.

This is because I have seen hope. I don't want to be an official, but I want to join the team and get more salary. If things are done, there will be rewards.

The people below who are running errands and doing things naturally have their own way of survival. Before, they were afraid of being in trouble and could only hide if they couldn't afford it.

Jia Lian was not idle that day. When he was on duty in the afternoon, Zhu Zhu talked about the changes in the concierge today.

"Second Master didn't see it. He looked like a different person. In other words, in front of me, if I can kneel down and speak in front of you."

Listening to the pride and disdain in Zhu Zhu's tone, Jia Lian smiled and said nothing.

The people around you must bring them hope, otherwise no one would be willing to suffer hardship and work with you. When they were almost home, Jia Lian added some more information to Zhu Zhu: "Go back and ask your father to tell you whether we are married. If not, tell me which maid you like, and I will make the decision for you."

Pillar [Loyalty: 100%. 】

Back at the residence, Guixiang came out to greet her in advance and said something.

During the day, Xue Pan paid a more formal visit and prepared two carts of gifts, which were not left behind at both the east and west houses. I also went to the second room to meet with a group of female elders headed by Jia Mu.

"I didn't realize it, but the big head's etiquette is quite thorough. Even his maidservant got a gift."

After receiving the benefit, Guixiang praised Xue Pan, and it turned out that he was short on others.

Jia Lian knew what she meant and said with a smile: "Just accept what I gave you. There will be more of this kind of thing in the future."

As for Xue Pan's behavior, Jia Lian was not surprised at all. Coming from a merchant family, there was no way he didn't understand the art of giving gifts. Even if he doesn't understand, the shopkeeper around him will arrange it properly.

After the meeting, there was naturally another exchange of greetings, and Xue Pan explained the purpose of his visit. It turned out that he was going back to Jinling and had specially left today.

After obtaining the qualification of Huangshang and obtaining Ziwei Sheren's identity record, Xue Pan will naturally come to the capital often in the future.

The Xue family is not short of money or people, but what they are short of is social status. Naturally, I want to curry favor with Jia Lian, my cousin who I can get. Although the Wang family is very close to him, how can I say that? In the matter of Huangshang, Xue Pan made a distinction between far and near.

"According to my mother's wishes, the royal merchants should rely on the Wang family, but when I arrived in the capital, I went to the Wang family without stopping. They said that the Taiwei was far away in the Western Regions and could not help. I thought, since the Taiwei was not there, there was still something to do. Is it old?"

Xue Pan's words contained a hint of ridicule of the Wang family. Jia Lian immediately interrupted: "Shut up. If these words spread, there will be more innocent souls in the Jia family's backyard. From now on, the Xue family can only rely on you. Keep your mouth shut and act calmly.”

Xue Pan was not angry after being scolded, but instead said with gratitude: "Growing up, no one taught me this."

Jia Rong added on the side: "That is, the second uncle is the most affectionate to his own people, unlike some people who treat their own sons as picked up and raised."

Jia Lian laughed and scolded: "Shut up, too. Don't go out and say such things in the future. The same goes for Xue Pan. It's not that you don't have anyone to teach you. My aunt talks a lot about it, but you just can't listen."

Xue Pan and Jia Rong both just smiled and didn't take it seriously. In the end, both of them lacked fatherly love, but in different ways. One was because they didn't have enough to deal with, and the other was because they were dealt with too much and it was too miserable. It can be seen that many things cannot be done without, and too much is not enough.

Jia Rong became serious and talked about the cigarette business. According to his plan, both the capital and Jinling would be involved in the business. One would be the northern market and the other would be the southern market. The money that could be earned could not be extrapolated.

Xue Pan has already got involved, providing money, people and channels, and the benefits he wants are not much, half of the profits from the southern market. The machinery, equipment and craftsmanship are all provided by Jia Rong, and Xue Pan does not want the profits from the capital.

Naturally, Jia Lian has no problem with this arrangement. The most critical issue now is the cigarette rolling machine and the paper issue.

When it comes to this, Jia Rong said that the problem of paper has been solved and we need to wait patiently. Jia Lian is asked to keep an eye on the cigarette making machine.

People's problems are the easiest to solve. The Jia family needs people to work, and there are plenty of them among the clan. Most of the hundreds of households in Ningrong Street are making a living on their own. Women can do this job, and I don’t know how many women who have nothing to do at home have enthusiastically signed up.

Jia Lian felt the benefits of having a high status. As long as he gave an outline for anything, people would take the initiative to do it.

They were entertained with good wine and good food, and sent off later. The two people did not go back to Ningguo Mansion, but went out to have fun.

Jia Lian didn't stop them either, otherwise he would be resentful. Especially Jia Rong, now that Jia Zhen is away, let yourself be free.

Alone in the study, Jia Lian began to summarize today's events.

You don’t need to think too much about personal matters, but you need to think carefully about official matters. Judging from the process and results, it is not a big problem to choose the right words and deeds at the Ministry of Industry today. The benefits that should have been promised have been promised, and everything will go well tomorrow.

When the team is completely set up, we should report clearly to Zhang Ting'en and send a message to the emperor through him.

What Jia Lian didn't know was that Qiu Shi'an from Emperor Chenghui's side was talking about everything that happened in the Ministry of Works today without Zhang Ting'en taking the lead.

After hearing this, Emperor Chenghui couldn't help but sigh: "This is talent!"

Later, when Emperor Chenghui was with Empress Zhou, he mentioned this matter again.

After hearing this, Empress Zhou echoed: "There are always very few people like Jia Lian, and most people still need to temper themselves slowly. No matter how smart a child is, if he has not been tempered, he will not be mature."

There is nothing wrong with this, and it hints at the fact that the Jia family's environment encourages people to grow.

Emperor Chenghui felt the same way and said: "It's true. Look at the third child, how much he has changed after moving out. The second child was doing well at first, but has been a lot worse in the past year. The main reason is that the people around him are not good. I asked him to go to the Ministry of Industry , I just wanted to get rid of his lack of grounding, and I never wanted him to directly report his illness. I asked the imperial doctor and he said he needed to rest. "

When it comes to the second child, Queen Zhou can only lament in her heart, how will the child become a good person after one year of being under the supervision of the officials? The first is that he is pedantic, and the second is that his eyelids are too high and he cannot bend down.

Queen Zhou naturally understood what Emperor Chenghui meant. She was dissatisfied with the fact that her second son was too close to those civil servants and could not remain silent.

The second child is also her own son, and Empress Zhou could not give up, so she said very carefully: "How about your majesty do something to the people around the second child? Kick away those who should be kicked out."

"Well, let me think about it." Of course, Emperor Chenghui cannot give up on the second prince. The matter of cultivating the emperor's successor is just like cultivating Gu. How can it be done without competitors? In the past, it was the third child's turn, but now it's the second child's turn.

(End of this chapter)