Number of romantic figures

Chapter 481
Methodical, meticulous, observing things and analyzing problems to find the key points, this is Feng Ziying's preliminary judgment for Wang Wenyan.

No wonder Lin Ruhai admired this person so much, and seeing that he was able to mobilize various resources to investigate this problem to such an extent during this period of time, it shows that his operation and execution ability is also extremely strong.

The Yamen of the Salt Transfer Envoy is not the Yamen of Yangzhou, and there are no grass-roots security units like the Yamen of Patrol and Inspection Department controlled by the Yamen, and they have to rely more on their own connections to mobilize such resources.

But Wang Wenyan was able to achieve such a result in just a few days, it must be said that this person is a talent.

"It seems that Wenyan has already settled down, so I can rest assured." Feng Ziying turned her head and said with a smile: "Uncle, can you let Wenyan follow me for a while? Our group is very unfamiliar with Nanzhili, and Relying solely on the local government, they may not be able to present what we want to see and want in the most objective and true way from the perspective of their own interests."

"Of course you can." Lin Ruhai had this intention at first, and Feng Ziying offered it, of course he would not refuse, "But Ziying, you should also pay attention, I know a lot of people in classical Chinese, it's better not to show it in a public way , if you 'coincidentally' go together, then it won't get in the way, well, at least everyone can do it tacitly."

"Then thank you uncle." Feng Ziying thanked, then turned her head, "Brother Lao Wenyan will be here during this period of time."

Feng Ziying added the word "brother" to show gratitude and respect, which also moved Wang Wenyan even more, and he got up quickly, "It is also an honor for Wenyan to do my part for Mr. Feng."

"Brother Wenyan, you are older than me, why don't you just call me Ziying."

Lin Ruhai was a little surprised by Feng Ziying's words. This corporal has reached this level of courtesy. It seems that his prospective son-in-law is very optimistic about Wang Wenyan, and he is going to take over from him directly.

Wang Wenyan was also taken aback, but then shook his head resolutely and resolutely: "How can this be done? If Mr. Feng does not give up, then the classical Chinese will be commensurate with the young master, and it is best for the young master to call me classical Chinese. What do you think?"

The titles of young master and uncle are generally used for servants and maidservants in the family to address the lord, while those with matching names are generally used for colleagues and friends, and brothers Keng and Dalang are for close friends and elders.

Of course, the name Ziying can also be used to address elders, classmates, and friends. It is relatively broad, but it is absolutely inappropriate for Wang Wenyan.

And the title of son is somewhat similar to the title of non-official subordinates, that is, private staff. The main reason is that Feng Ziying is too young, and it seems too old-fashioned to be called Dong Weng, so the title of son is more appropriate.

Wang Wenyan used to call him Mr. Feng, but if the character Feng was missing, the meaning would be completely different, and he would call it from his own point of view.

Since Wang Wenyan has decided to follow this person, he needs to determine his own position and use his talent and ability to win the respect of the other party, and a relatively close but not too close position is appropriate as a start.

What's more, it is already quite respectful to call someone a brother.

Feng Ziying glanced at Lin Ruhai who was stroking his beard and smiling but didn't talk to him, and readily agreed.

"Then Dong Weng, my lord, the advice in classical Chinese is to be on the alert. Fujian and Zhejiang maritime merchants have been dealing with Japanese pirates at sea for many years, and many people have also developed the habit of being arrogant, daring, and willing to take risks. , Whether it's the rivers, lakes, green forests or Japanese pirates, they are all desperate people, so we must be cautious, so I'm afraid we have to make some preparations here,..."

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"Brother Wen Yan, Mr. Lin thinks so much about Mr. Feng. Could it be that Mr. Feng is already married to Miss?" Cao Yu carefully glanced at the East Wing and asked Mr. Feng, who was carefully reviewing the copywriting. Wang Wenyan.

"Well, Ziyi, you can see it too?" Wang Wenyan reviewed the plan for the last time, put down his pen, and nodded, "It's about the same. Why, a little accident?"

"Well, it's not surprising. I'm quite happy for Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin's complexion has become much better these days, but the doctor also said Mr. Lin..." Cao Yu observed Wang Wenyan's expression, "Perhaps the doctor made a mistake in his judgment. ..."

Cao Yu is a short and thin scribe who is several years younger than Wang Wenyan. He was born as a scholar, and he is said to be an official, but he is an official in the pre-Ming Dynasty. Qiao Yingjia held the same position, but after the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, his family fell into ruin.

His family was poor since he was a child, and he failed twice in Qiu Wei after passing the examination of scholar, so he died of this heart.

First, I found a family in the county to study as teachers, but later the master's family was too stingy, and the annual income from training was really difficult to support the family's livelihood.

He is elderly, has a wife and daughter in the house, besides a widowed sister-in-law and two nephews, there are two underage younger brothers who need to be raised, so he had no choice but to look for a position with more lucrative income. The transfer salt envoy worked as an assistant to Lin Ruhai in the yamen.

He was even earlier than Wang Wenyan in terms of time, but he was mainly engaged in copywriting planning and writing. Compared with Wang Wenyan's rich experience, he was much inferior, so he was also very self-aware, and he always followed Wang Wenyan's lead. The relationship is also very close.

Wang Wenyan shook his head, "Mr. Lin's illness may be difficult to cure, and Mr. Lin also told me frankly,..."

A touch of sadness and regret also flashed across Cao Yu's face.

To be honest, Lin Ruhai is not bad at leading their staff. When he came to serve as Lin Ruhai's staff, he learned to be a teacher for a family next to him in the county. He is a big family, which is stretched.

After coming to the Salt Envoy Siyamen, the salary Lin Ruhai gave was as high as 120 taels of silver, and at the end of the year, there was an additional reward of 40 taels. In addition to the usual odds and ends, the annual income can reach nearly 200 taels. Two, compared to when I was a teacher, it has increased by more than four times?
This year his salary has risen to 160 taels, and his annual income has exceeded 240 taels, so he cherishes this position very much.

But Dong Weng's serious illness also broke his fantasy of working here.

Once the emperor and a courtier, not to mention that he is Lin Ruhai's personal staff, Lin Ruhai died of illness or even became an official due to illness, he had no choice but to find another way of life.

But how easy is it to find a livelihood as rich as it is now?
Moreover, he is not as well-connected in diplomacy as Wang Wenyan's side. Even if he loses this job, it is not difficult to find another employer.

Seeing the look on Cao Yu's face, Wang Wenyan knew what the other party was worried about, and this was what he wanted to have a good talk with the other party.

Lin Ruhai is transferring the salt to the si yamen, apart from the officials and the servants of the Lin family, they are the private aides. There are usually several aides for such important positions as patrolling the salt censor, and Lin Ruhai has six or seven Staff.

This kind of staff is different from Jia Zheng's and other Qing Ke who are raised at home. They all have their own division of labor and focus.

For example, Wang Wenyan is in charge of managing the general manager, liaising with the outside world, arranging the layout internally, taking over from the top, and managing the bottom. Basically, he is a big housekeeper. However, this housekeeper is not an ordinary family of officials and eunuchs who manages the internal affairs of the palace, but manages official affairs. .

For example, Cao Yu is mainly responsible for copywriting affairs, and assists Wang Wenyan in some planning by the way.

There are also two dedicated to outreach.

An opponent official, that is, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Punishment, as well as the Yangzhou government office, Fen Xun Dao, Fen Shou Dao, Jiangdu county government, and the Sixth Department of Nanjing, the Ministry of Household Chaoguan, and the Water Transport Branch of the Ministry of Industry. There are business contacts.

There is also a group of folks, that is, groups of salt merchants, money shops and silver houses, theaters and restaurants, Jianghu sects, etc., who are mainly responsible for contacting and arranging some daily affairs.

In addition, there are also those who are responsible for collecting and sorting out relevant social conditions and public opinions. Because of the special status of patrolling salt censors, in fact, in a certain sense, they have to undertake the task of helping the Supreme Emperor to find out the situation in Jiangnan, so Wang Wenyan was able to do so in such a short period of time. Quickly gather information and give a direction.

The salary and rewards of these staff members alone cost more than 3000 taels a year, which is not counting some of his expenses.

If Lin Ruhai's official salary of [-] yuan is enough, it is impossible to support it, even ordinary county government offices can hardly afford it, but it is not a problem to transfer salt envoys to the Si Yamen in the capital.

"Xueqin, I won't hide it from you. Mr. Lin's health may not be able to last for too long. The imperial court will definitely send another person to come. I'm afraid all of us will have to leave by then..."

Xueqin is Cao Yu's word, and Cao Yu's face became even more gloomy when he heard Wang Wenyan say this, "It seems that we should find our own way out? Brother Wenyan, where is he going? Can you bring a little brother with you? It’s okay to work harder and pay less, as long as it’s stable, you know that I’ve just been a concubine, and I’ve given birth to two more sons,…”

Cao Yu was also helpless. He used to have only one daughter, and he only took a concubine last year. Not long after taking a concubine, his wife and concubine both became pregnant and gave birth to two sons. This also made the family ecstatic, but the cost increased greatly. A job with a stable income is inseparable.

It is impossible to stay in the office of the salt envoy in this city. No new Yanyan censor will use the original staff of the original Yanyan censor. It is impossible to accept a change, let alone this kind of private staff, so it is serious to leave as soon as possible to find another way.

"Hehe, what if we let Xueqin leave Yangzhou?" Wang Wenyan, who was thinking about something, suddenly asked back.

"Leaving Yangzhou?" Cao Yu was taken aback. He looked at Wang Wenyan carefully and saw that the other party didn't seem to be joking. "Where are you going?"

(End of this chapter)