Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 171 Financing (asking for monthly tickets)

In order to show his respect to Zhang Yin, the head of the main family, Zhang Luan personally escorted the person to the door of his house.

After seeing the person off, he came back in a hurry and called his son to the main hall. As soon as the door was closed, he immediately picked up Qu.

"Your second uncle is the same. He chose to come to the capital at this critical moment. He hopes that when your sister gets married, he will be given a good seat so that he can have a good time, right?"

Zhang Luan was a little unhappy.

In the past, the head of the Zhang family was Zhang Yin. When he encountered problems, he always made demands on others. When you are under someone's eaves, you have to bow your head, so he could only accept it.

But now his status and position have made a qualitative leap, and he doesn't want to be inferior to Zhang Yin anymore.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Dad, didn't you hear what he said? He came here to discuss the assessment and dismissal of officials. I heard that this matter has caused a big stir, and thousands of people may be dismissed because of it."

"There are thousands of them? How is that possible! My son, I admit that you are indeed talented in some aspects, but you have never been in an official position before, so don't speak carelessly! Think about it, how many officials are there in the world? If thousands of people are mobilized at once, will there be anyone left in the court?"

Zhang Yanling thought to himself, aren’t you just a Honglu Temple Minister who lives on salary?

Why are you pretending to be so arrogant!

Zhang Yanling said seriously, "Most of those who came to Beijing to pay homage this time are middle and lower-level local officials. Based on the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel, most of the mediocre ones will be dismissed. This is your majesty's intention. I am not making this up..."

Zhang Yanling was not joking about this.

The outside world had a foreboding premonition about the scale of this round of official layoffs, but the reality was even more cruel than they expected.

"(On the first month of the 23rd year of Chenghua) the Ministry of Personnel reported to the emperor that 3,947 officials from 13 provincial governments, including Zhejiang, and from prefectures, counties, and cities directly under the jurisdiction of the north and south who had come to the court and were in office, as well as 2,414 officials including the old and sick left and right provincial governors Duan Hong, Dai Gong, Yan Duo, Zuo Zan, and provincial governors Li Fang and Dong Jun.

"Nine hundred and forty-four officials including the incompetent Left Councillor Jin Yun were dismissed; five hundred and twenty-two officials including the irresponsible Provincial Surveillance Commissioner Shi Qu and the Right Councillor Li Qian were dismissed; forty-six officials including the corrupt and cruel Magistrate Niu Jian and the County Magistrate Su Zhen were dismissed..."

As far as Zhang Yanling knew, Zhu Jianshen was determined to rectify the administration of officials this time. The sword he swung was not just to chop the legs, but directly to the aorta. Perhaps he took advantage of the great shock and loss brought to the emperor by the death of Concubine Wan, allowing the emperor to vent his depression by dismissing officials. In addition, Li Zisheng and others fanned the flames. This time it can be said that there was a major reshuffle of local officials.

Ordinary people naturally applauded, but it was terrible for officials.

I came to the capital for the audience and had the opportunity to meet the emperor and mingle with the bigwigs in the court, but right after I delivered the gifts, I lost my official position... How can I explain this?

Zhang Yanling said, "I heard that Chen Yue, the minister's brother, Chen Li, was just appointed as the county magistrate of Sanhe County in Tongzhou, a suburb of Beijing, as a juren. He is likely to be included in the list of dismissals. Many officials in Hejian Prefecture are also on the list... After all, they are all related to the old case of Minister Chen, which is why they are so nervous."

Zhang Luan thought about it carefully, shook his head and sighed: "The key is that your uncle... and Mr. Chen... Alas, they don't have a good reputation among scholars. Anyone who has anything to do with them will be in danger when there is any disturbance in the court. It's terrible!"

At this point, Zhang Luan frowned and looked at his second son, "Yanling, even I am ignorant of these things, how did you know?"

Zhang Yanling grinned and said, "I often sit down and chat with Captain Qin who is guarding our gate. He is a captain of the Jinyiwei and has a background and connections in the palace. He is well-informed... I get all the information from him."

"Hey, you can do it, kid."

Zhang Luan looked extremely happy, "I haven't even gone out to investigate the situation yet, and you've already brought back solid information?

"Of course, when I become an official, I will invite you to be my military advisor... It seems that you can be successful without studying, but I am afraid of hurting Zhongyong!"

Zhang Yanling smiled and comforted him, "It's okay, Dad. Even if I'm incompetent, don't I still have my sister to help me? I'll be the emperor's uncle in the future, and I won't take the imperial examination. Why should I learn those useless classics? Oh, by the way, I'll go and invite the teacher back myself later, don't mind."

Zhang Luan raised his eyebrows and said, "It's up to you... You want to invite that scholar named Chai to be your teacher, right? You can agree on the tuition and other things. It's one tael of silver a month, no more."

"It won't take that much."

Zhang Yanling said, "I'm hiring someone who is good quality and cheap. You can see what I'm doing."

"Oh, good quality and low price... Look at what you said. I didn't expect you to be so good at making jokes. You are worthy of being my son..."

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Zhang Yanling prepared to visit Chai Meng in person.

According to Qin Yun, Chai Meng hasn't come to visit their home recently. Maybe he feels that the threshold of the Zhang Mansion is not low, and he feels embarrassed to come again after being rejected twice in a row.

Just at this time Zhang Heling came back home with his followers and started to scold in front of the steps.

Zhang Yanling was chatting with Qin Yun. Seeing this, he walked over curiously and asked, "Brother, I haven't seen you for a few days. Is there only one wolves left among your seven?"

Zhang Heling looked regretful and sighed, "Alas, I should have listened to you earlier... These people are really not good people. They went out to fight with me, but they ran away before I could even start. I almost died there."

"Brother, you're going to fight?"

Zhang Yanling was surprised.

After all, it has to be you.

You've only been in the capital for a few days and you haven't even gotten familiar with the streets yet, yet you're already engaging in street fights?
"Why? Who has a grudge against you? Or someone glared at you for no reason and made you unhappy? Or someone stole the boots your dad just bought for you, and you fought back?"

Zhang Heling shook his head and said, "Why? If you want to fight, then fight... If you don't fight, who will recognize you? Do you think those bastards in the capital will be nice to me if I don't take action?
"Take the north of the city for example. There are many guys who go out and yell. They are all young officials. I just don't like them and I have to fight them."

Zhang Yanling gave Zhang Heling a thumbs up.

You are still awesome.

Our family hasn't even officially taken off yet, and you dare to run out and make enemies everywhere. I don't know if you are too careless or just a little stupid, but there is simply nothing right about you!

Zhang Yanling shook his head, looked at the only surviving boy, and asked, "Who is this...?"

Without waiting for Zhang Heling to answer, the man smiled and said flatteringly: "I am Chang Shun, and I wish you a smooth journey. The two young masters are the future royal relatives, and the emperor in the capital must have a smooth journey." "Oh my god."

Zhang Yanling was a little surprised. "The young man is quite good at talking... What does he do at home?"

Chang Shun replied respectfully: "My father and mother are both prostitutes, my brother is also a prostitute, and my sister is a famous ice lady in the capital."

Zhang Yanling nodded: "Sure, a middleman?"

Zhang Heling asked curiously, "What is a middleman?"

Zhang Yanling said helplessly, "Middlemen, making a profit from the price difference, that's what their family does, commonly known as yazi. Brother Chang, it looks like your family is quite powerful in the capital, do you get involved in businesses like people, houses, land, and shops?"

"Yes."

Chang Shun smiled and said, "It is my great honor to meet the two young masters of the Zhang family. If you need to recruit a guard or buy some maids, a house, or even a few acres of idle land, just come to me. You two are prominent figures in the capital, and I dare not accept your money. I only ask for a meal."

Zhang Heling smiled and said, "Second Brother, do you think I can talk to this person?"

Zhang Yanling nodded in approval: "Okay, big brother, I think this kid has a future, we can cultivate him well in the future."

Qin Yun was also amused when he heard this, and asked with a smile: "Is this what you mean by making money from people, Second Young Master?"

"What does it mean to make money from others?"

Zhang Heling looked confused again.

Zhang Yanling smiled and did not explain. Instead, he was very interested in Chang Shun and asked him several questions in succession.

They are all about finding craftsmen and sites in the capital.

Chang Shun asked curiously, "I heard from you that your family not only has a big house in the north of the city, but also has another courtyard outside the city. Is it that your house is not big enough and needs to be expanded? Or do you want to buy an outer house or something? Considering your age..."

What I mean is, even if you want to add another house, aren't you two a little young?
When you grow up and there are more women around you, you will probably really need to buy another house.

Zhang Yanling said, "I just have some stuff and I want to find a place to put it. It would be best if it's a spacious place with no one around. Otherwise, I'm afraid... it would disturb others."

"hehe."

Chang Shun was surprised after hearing this.

I was still thinking, is this the future uncle of the emperor? Why does it sound so unreliable? It seems like a bandit who wants to kidnap someone and deliberately finds a place where there are few people?

Qin Yun said, "Second Young Master, after my mother and I moved into the city, the house outside the city has been idle. If you don't mind, you can put your things there. The neighbors are all kind and will definitely not let your things get lost."

Chang Shun looked curiously at the man in front of him who was wearing the Jinyiwei official uniform.

Why is this guy trying to steal my business?
Zhang Yanling laughed and said, "How can I be so embarrassed? Captain Qin, the rent still needs to be paid."

"No, no, I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway."

Qin Yun refused directly.

Zhang Heling pulled his brother and asked, "Second brother, what are you going to do? Did Dad give you money to rent a place? Where did you get the money?"

Zhang Yanling said: "Looking for someone to raise funds."

"what?"

Zhang Heling widened his eyes, looking at a monster.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Brother, we two brothers now have a little background, right?"

Chang Shun interrupted: "You two don't have a small background, you have a big background. Maybe you can be granted a title or something in the future, and your family will be distinguished for generations. Even if you are not so good, you can still get a position in the Five Military Commandery or the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Zhang Heling asked, "Second Brother, what are you going to do?"

Zhang Yanling replied: "I think so... You said that Shanxi merchants and Huizhou merchants are so good at doing business, they can do business all over the world in a short time, why can't we do it?"

"Do you have the money?"

Zhang Heling frowned.

Zhang Yanling smiled: "Brother, you are not too stupid."

"Bah, I'm almost going crazy wanting to make money, much more than you think, do I need you to give me some advice? You want to do business, but our family's meager assets are far from enough, unless you can conjure money out of thin air." Zhang Heling said.

Zhang Yanling said nonchalantly, "Who says no? The fact that our family has a background is enough...Who among those Shanxi merchants and Huizhou merchants doesn't want to be associated with our family?

"Let's go and get financing from them and start a business together. We don't have to contribute money or effort. We just provide...patent rights. I'll be responsible for research and development, and sales, and they'll just provide the money."

"That sounds good, so what should I do?" Zhang Heling said.

"As for you...just be responsible for leading people to guard the house. You can deal with anyone who comes to make trouble." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.

"That's good. I like this job."

After hearing this, Zhang Heling's eyes widened like copper bells, and they were filled with glittering gold and silver.

(The third update is finished, I would like to ask for a wave of monthly ticket support! Thank you!)

(End of this chapter)