Ming politicians

() On May [-]th, Mao time.

Su Tiancheng took Su Ertong, Su Jun, Wang Dazhi and many nursing homes to the Ministry of Officials in Nanjing.

Officials from the six departments in Nanjing go to Dianmao every morning. They have nothing to do, so they go to work on their own affairs, or find a way to find money. They stay in the six departments and have nothing to do. They can insist on chatting in the office , even if it is good, although the chief also emphasized, but no one abides by it, everyone just turns a blind eye.

Su Tiancheng knew about these situations, he had to go to the Ministry of Officials early, preferably at midnight.

This is the rule when taking office, first report to the Ministry of Officials, and then to Yingtian Mansion.

When he arrived at the Ministry of Officials, after Su Tiancheng handed over the documents, someone immediately led him to the Ministry of Officials to inspect and seal the official department.

Su Tiancheng's report is also very simple. According to the usual practice, after the Ministry of Officials inspects and seals the official documents, it will be recorded and kept for future assessment.

The officials of the Ministry of Officials were very polite, and the registration and inspection and other matters were done very quickly. Su Tiancheng hardly had to wait, and the formalities were completed as soon as he answered.

The Yamen of Yingtianfu is also in Shangyuan County, not far from the Ministry of Officials, and it takes only a quarter of an hour to ride a horse.

Outside the Yamen of Yingtian Mansion, the grandeur is much better. Two stone lions are guarding the gate, one on the left and the other on the right. To call out grievances is to beat this big drum. However, looking at the four ferocious sergeants, most people would not dare to beat this drum, and the officials are also willing to have no one to beat the drum. One more thing is worse than one less thing.

Yingtianfu yamen is the so-called capital yamen. The big drum at the entrance is very special. There are no other prefectures and counties. This is also because the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was sympathetic to farmers and allowed farmers to go to the capital to beat drums to complain. This tradition is preserved. After coming down, there is also such a big drum at the gate of Yingtianfu Yamen in the capital.

The sergeant read the documents, ran into the yamen, and reported the situation.

A few minutes later, an official in a green robe and black veil came out.

"The governor of Yingtian Mansion, Zheng Keyou, is here to welcome you. Master Su, please come with me."

The governor of Yingtianfu is an official of the eighth grade, and most of the things that greet and send are the governor's responsibility.

Su Tiancheng took a careful look at Zheng Keyou. He was about 30 years old, and he looked very shrewd and flexible. When looking at people, his eyes always blinked a little.

The Yingtian Mansion's Yamen is not much different from most bureaucratic Yamen. Entering the Fumen, there is a long corridor leading to the Yimen, and entering the Yimen, it is still Jieshifang.

After passing Jieshifang, it is the lobby. The difference is that there are courtyards on the left and right sides of the lobby. The courtyard on the left is where the official hall is, and it is used to entertain superiors and officials. The courtyard on the right belongs to the government office. Six-room office space, behind the lobby, there is a row of wing rooms, and behind the wing rooms is the second hall

Lord Fuyin usually works in this place.

As for the third hall, it is a separate courtyard, and the family members of Mr. Fuyin are all in it.

Zheng Keyou led Su Tiancheng and walked directly towards the second hall.

As for Su Tiancheng's entourage, they all waited at the Yin Hotel next to the entrance to the mansion.

Walking to the door of the second hall, Zheng Keyou reported loudly.

"My lord, I will lead Lord Su Tiancheng, magistrate of Jiangning County, to report for duty today."

"Understood, you go to work, Mr. Su, please come in."

The voice is full of majesty and full of style.

After entering the room, Su Tiancheng saw clearly that the adult sitting there should be over or close to 50 years old, with a thin face, a wisp of a goatee, wearing a scarlet official robe, with a peacock patch on his chest and a peacock on his waist. The girdle is made of gold flowers, which is worn by officials of the third rank. Ying Tian Fu Yin can wear such an official uniform.

This is Lord Fu Yin Wang Daozhi, Wang Daozhi Chongzhen has served as Yingtian Fu Yin for three years, almost two years.His predecessor was the famous Donglin Party member Liu Zongzhou.

In the subsequent development, in the eighth year of Chongzhen, Wang Dao was directly transferred to be the servant of the household department, and in the 13th year, he served as the imperial envoy of the capital.

"My subordinate Su Tiancheng pays his respects to Mr. Wang."

Wang Daozhi stood up.

"Lord Su, the government office has already received the official document from the Ministry of Officials."

Wang Daozhi's tone is not bad, although it has a businesslike flavor.

Su Tiancheng took out the official document from his pocket, that is, his own letter of appointment, and handed it to Wang Daozhi.

"Lord Su, since you are already the magistrate of Jiangning County, if I have something to say, just say it straight."

"Your Majesty, listen to your lord's instruction."

Su Tiancheng was respectful and respectful on the surface, but he was muttering in his heart that when new officials took office, they were mostly polite, and they smiled when they encouraged them.

"Jiangning County has an important location and has always been valued by the imperial court. You have received the favor of the emperor, and as the magistrate, you must be diligent and diligent, and you must not slack off in the slightest. This official's ugly words are in front of you. The official must impeach you to the court, and when necessary, the official will also act in a hurry and take off your black hat."

Su Tiancheng was even more surprised, why did Wang Daozhi say that, not to mention that he had never dealt with him before, even if he said something, who are you scaring, you don't have the right to take off my black yarn, my black yarn It was given by the emperor, and the emperor has such power. If I make a mistake, you can say that again.

"The lower officials must be diligent in government affairs."

"Lord Su, I heard that you arrived in Nanjing on the sixth day of the lunar new year. Why didn't you live in the official post these days?"

Su Tiancheng blinked his eyes, thinking of Tang Haitai and Tang Shiji, could it be that Tang Haitai put eye drops on himself? Anyway, going to the Qinhuai River is a bit embarrassing.

Of course Tang Haitai was not qualified to speak in front of Wang Daozhi, but Tang Shiji could.

Could it be that Tang Shiji's reputation of incorruptibility was also boasted by later generations? Doesn't he know what his nephew's virtues are? It's definitely not wise for a new official not to learn more about it, but to listen to partial beliefs and make rash suggestions. .

However, this is all speculation.

"Xiaguan lives in Juxian Inn."

"I must have gone to Nanjing City and looked around. How do you feel?"

It was really calculated by someone, Su Tiancheng already understood.

"Xiaguan has been to the Qinhuai River, the tenth floor of Jiangdong, and the street to have a look."

Wang Dao looked at Su Tiancheng straight, he didn't expect this young man to be so forthright, for a while, he didn't know what to say, but his impression of Su Tiancheng was much better.

Although Tang Shiji had some criticisms, he still wouldn't completely obey him. Su Tiancheng had a great reputation.

Not to mention the two verses above the Hall of Supreme Harmony, it is said that as the second place in the palace examination, he did not enter the extremely noble Hanlin Academy, but was directly sent to Jiangning County. This is the first time for Daming.

Of course, there are other reasons, Wang Daozhi will not say.

"Lord Su, as an official of the imperial court, it is better to concentrate on official duties. You are the second place in the palace examination, and you are expected by everyone. Pay attention to your words and deeds."

When Wang Dao said these words directly, Su Tiancheng would not be silent anymore. After all, he had an unusual experience. In front of his immediate boss, submissiveness is definitely not acceptable.Since someone is using eye drops, if I don't stimulate the other person in turn, I am too sorry for my IQ.

Besides, Wang Daozhi is also a member of the so-called Donglin Party. Although he doesn't have many contacts with Donglin students, the focus of every day is to deal with official business.

"My lord's teaching, I will remember it, but I have a different opinion."

"Well, where did you say that?"

Wang Daozhi was a little unhappy, even though you, Su Tiancheng, came second in the imperial examination and the emperor valued you, but you must not be arrogant when you take office as a new official.

"This official must do his best to deal with government affairs and live up to your expectations. However, this official believes that the purpose of going to the Qinhuai River and the tenth floor of Jiangdong is also to observe the people's sentiments. These few days, the official has gained a lot. At that time, I met the fourth son of Donglin, and Mr. Tang Haitai, the ambassador of the Banknote Bureau of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Before he took office, he discussed it and learned some things. The lower officials always thought that it was difficult to handle government affairs well by sitting around and discussing the truth."

How can Wang Daozhi, who is well versed in officialdom, not understand Su Tiancheng's words.

He suddenly felt that the emperor attached great importance to this Su Tiancheng, and it was not for nothing.

"Hehe, it is the duty of our officials to serve as an official and benefit one party. You can have such an understanding, regardless of right or wrong, the idea is commendable. Okay, you sit down and talk."

At this time, Su Tiancheng remembered that he had always been standing up and talking.

Just as he sat down, Wang Daozhi spoke again.

"Lord Su, I won't say much about the situation in Jiangning County. Jiangnan is a land of prosperity. You will soon understand the specific situation. Since you have been sent here, you must have some ways of governing. , I want to hear it."

Su Tiancheng was a little annoyed, it seemed that there was more than one person who put on the eye drops.

"The lower officials are young and have no experience in governance. What they want is to learn more. When adults ask this, they also care about the lower officials. The lower officials think that the focus of governance is the people's livelihood. Only when the people are rich and live and work in peace and contentment can the rest be handled. Yes, the lower officials look forward to it even more, and get the guidance of adults."

Wang Dao looked straight at Su Tiancheng, but didn't speak. Such an answer was too general.

Su Tiancheng also understands that such an answer is somewhat perfunctory, but he will not say more.

"The lower official thinks that the key point of acting government affairs is to talk less and do more, to achieve real results. The lower official hasn't understood the situation yet, so if he speaks out some methods rashly, there may be something wrong. I don't know what the lower official thinks. Is it appropriate, please teach me, my lord."

Wang Dao looked straight at Su Tiancheng, and could only smile wryly. This Su Tiancheng, at such a young age, taught himself a lesson instead, didn't say anything about what he wanted to do, and instead satirized those boastful practices.