Be a master through ancient times

After two or three days of busy work in the Imperial College, Chu Ci took the time to go to the household department to check the progress of the funds.

In the gold department, Chu Ying is doing the accounting.After a few days, all the money from the masters has arrived.Today, 80 million taels of silver have been piled up for the construction of cultural parks.This is much different than the 3000 taels mentioned earlier, but the more you invest, the more you will get back.In case the rents of the large shopping malls in the Cultural Park will rise and it will be hard to find a house in the future, they can still rely on this to talk about love.

Chu Ci and Chu Ying were discussing matters in the Ministry of Finance, when suddenly there was a message from outside, saying that Chu Ying and Chu Ying were asked to go to the meeting hall, and Lord Shangshu invited them.

The two of them didn't know why the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs was looking for them, but if the adults invited them, how could they not go if they were lower officials?

After arriving at the chamber, Chuci found that besides the three heads of the household department, there was also an adult who was dressed similarly to the minister of the household department in the chamber.

After the two of them were seated, Chu Ci found out that the person was Mr. Zhao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.The two inevitably had to stand up and say hello to Mr. Zhao.Mr. Zhao looked very kind, and repeatedly gestured for them to sit down.

At this time, I saw several people in the seat looking at each other, and then Mr. Cheng, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs, gave Mr. Wang, the servant of the right, a wink.

"Chu Ying, you really are. Chu Siye came all the way, you didn't tell us to entertain the distinguished guests, but instead detained him in the small lobby of the Ministry of Finance. Isn't it neglecting the distinguished guests?" Lord Wang was the first to speak when he received the signal, and his somewhat reproachful tone surprised both Chu Ci and Chu Ying.

Obviously last time the servant on the right saw Chu Ci rushing away and was afraid to stay for a while, how could Chu Ci be upgraded to a distinguished guest in just a few days?

"My lord, please forgive me for not thinking carefully." Chu Ying bowed her head and apologized, adhering to the principle that it is impossible for her boss to make mistakes.

"I don't mean to blame you. By the way, I see that you have been very busy these few days. How about it? Do you need to send some people over to help?" Mr. Wang suggested with a smile.

"The lower officials are afraid, this is the job of the lower officials, and I dare not ask other colleagues for help." Chu Ying stood up and answered Lord Wang, although his attitude was cautious, but his tone was very firm.

Chu Ci had already explained that other people should not be involved in this matter. There are many people with mixed hands, and it would be bad if something went wrong.Moreover, through these few days of observation, he also discovered the difference in this cultural park.this is a good chance.How could he see others come to snatch the achievements that are so easy to get?

"It's good to come here when you're busy." Mr. Wang said awkwardly.

"Thank you for your concern." Chu Ying said, and then sat back.

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while, and those who drank tea were drinking tea and looking at the sky, it seemed a little hard to say.

After being silent for a while, Chu Ci asked, "I don't know why the adults called the officials here? If there is something wrong with the officials, please speak up."

Mr. Cheng was taken aback, and said: "No, Chu Siye is thoughtful, and he acts properly, and there is nothing wrong with it. It's just..."

"Just what?" Chu Ci recalled his behavior, and felt that he didn't seem to have done anything recently.Besides, the Ministry of Finance is not Yushitai, so it shouldn't take care of so much, right?

"It's just that Chu Siye is too good at hiding things." The Minister of the Ministry of Industry said with a smile, "I heard that Chu Siye was ordered by the emperor to build a cultural park. In the past, in the imperial city of Wei Dynasty, all the official lands were Our Ministry of Industry presided over the construction. I don’t know what the reason is this time? Could it be that Chu Siye has something to say about the old man? If that’s the case, you can just say it, and you can’t delay the big event.”

Chu Ci thought to himself: It turns out that the questioning came.Although Mr. Zhao had a smile on his face, he could easily guess what was on his mind.If his answer today makes him dissatisfied, I am afraid that when the imperial court is held on the 25th, Yushitai will be able to hear him impeaching him again.

Chu Ci only paused for a moment, then pretended to be surprised, and said, "Your Excellency, don't you know? The lower officials wanted to ask the emperor to order the Ministry of Households to pay the silver, and the Ministry of Industry to build this garden. But the emperor said that the treasury is empty. If he rashly ordered the construction of this cultural park, he might not be able to support it, so he asked the lower officials to ask, does the household department have spare money? However, as soon as the lower officials came last time, Mr. Wang talked about the difficulties of the household department. It really made the officials feel extremely ashamed, so they had to think of other ways to raise money. The money was paid by wealthy businessmen. In the mind of not bothering the two masters, the officials simply didn't come to disturb the adults. It's disrespectful to adults!"

Before the Minister of the Ministry of Industry could respond, Mr. Wang spoke first: "Chu Siye, you said you... well, if you just said it was about building this cultural park, why would I complain to you? You know, our household department has always preferred to take care of ourselves, but also to support the country's righteousness. The Japanese officials were just gossiping, but Chu Siye held a grudge in his heart, and refused to tell me about this important matter. I don't know what to say." Lord Wang shook his head, looking very helpless.

Chu Ci sneered in his heart, it wasn't like a wolf smelling meat, they also said that when they smelled the benefits.Thinking about how they cry about being poor, they are nothing but iron cocks.If there is no commercial street built in this cultural park, there is no bright prospect, and there is no temptation of high rent, will the household department be so kind as to pay for it?Now that the money is coming, everyone wants to get involved. How can it be so easy?

"Is that so? It seems that the lower officials have misunderstood your lords. How about this? The road from the capital to the southern suburbs is rarely traveled by people. The road is rough and rough, and it is difficult for vehicles and horses to travel. It is not as good as the Ministry of Households. , Repair this road. It will be more convenient for the people of the capital to go to the Cultural Park, how about it?" After Chu Ci finished speaking, he took a cup of tea and took a sip.During the tea break, he raised his eyes to see the expressions of those people, and felt much refreshed.

"Building roads?" Mr. Wang had a look of hesitation on his face, "Dare to ask Chu Siye, what is the role of this road building?"

Chu Ci was puzzled: "Didn't the lower official say it? This is for the convenience of the common people." After a while, he looked at Mr. Wang's ear, with a look of enlightenment on his face, and repeated what he just said aloud .

Mr. Wang didn't understand why he did this at first, but when he thought about it, his face immediately darkened. Chu Ci's child is too deceitful, and this move is clearly ridiculing him for being old and deaf!Sitting aside, Chu Ying couldn't help but pinch her legs with her hands to restrain her expression.

"Chu Siye, Mr. Wang wants to say that the road construction is not imminent. Let's talk about the Cultural Park." Seeing this, Mr. Li, the left servant, said.

"Adults don't know that sometimes, the road is more important than the scenery. If there are two places, one is flat and open, and the other is rugged and winding, then which one will people choose to go to? And, when they arrive at the place where Confucius was sacrificed Today, not only the people in the capital will go to see it, but foreign missions will also go to see it. If the road is rough and difficult, everyone's interest will be spoiled, then it will not be beautiful." Chu Ci retorted.

"Chu Siye, let's not mention the road construction for the time being." Master Cheng finally spoke again, "You don't know yet, do you? Your Majesty has decreed the morning before yesterday to include Confucius's birthday as one of the folk festivals, so that the people of the whole world will come together The priest also said that a cultural park will be built in the capital, and people of insight from all over the world will be invited to play together. Now, this imperial decree has been sent to various provinces in a hurry. , to worship Confucius together. We must know that those businessmen are not able to take on important responsibilities. On that day, when the guests come, the cultural park in the capital has not been repaired. Isn’t it a joke for the whole world? If the Holy Majesty loses all face, he will definitely investigate Chu Siye is your responsibility, I'm afraid you will not be able to get rid of it when the time comes."

What Mr. Cheng said in the name of thinking about Chu Ci sounds high-sounding, and seems to have some truth.However, his speculations are all based on the businessman's failure to repair the garden.

"Although the businessman's style of work is relatively loose, as long as they are tempted to make a profit, they will definitely do their best. If you adults don't believe it, you might as well take a look with the officials. It has been two or three days since that day , if they haven't made any move in the past few days, then the lower officials will definitely hand over this matter to the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry for joint management, I don't know what the adults think?"

Master Cheng and Master Zhao looked at each other and nodded slightly.They thought to themselves that building a garden would require a lot of fighting. In the past, the Ministry of Industry built fortifications, how could they start construction in two or three days?

"Since Chu Siye has said so, so what if we take a trip? In fact, our move is also to preserve the face of the Great Wei Dynasty. Otherwise, why not just enjoy leisure in the mansion, and why bother to do things for ourselves? Woolen cloth?"

These hypocritical people made it clear that they wanted to take advantage and gain a clear name. Unfortunately, how could there be such a good thing in this world?

Chu Ci was noncommittal to what they said, but stood up and respectfully waited for them to leave first.Chu Ying followed Lord Wang without looking back, but quietly turned her back and raised three fingers at Chu Ci.

After Chu Ci saw it, he made up his mind.Chu Ying wanted to tell him that the money in the account had been transferred three times, and it must be used to purchase the objects used for the construction of the cultural park.

Several carriages drove away from the yamen of the household department, heading towards the southern suburbs.There are few pedestrians in the southern suburbs, and the carriages and horses are very bumpy. The Hubu Shangshu is the oldest, and he was almost shaken to pieces sitting in the carriage.The minister of the Ministry of Industry also frowned from the shaking, lifted the curtain to look outside, and seriously thought about the proposal of road construction.

After walking for about an hour and a half, they arrived in the southern suburbs.Except for Chu Ci who came here once to draw a picture, no one else has been here.Seeing the desolation here, the Hubu Shangshu and the servants showed some smiles in their eyes. Seeing what evasions there are in Chuci, if they were not afraid that Chuci would sue them directly in front of the emperor, they would be So what if you take this matter over directly?

"Look, Chu Siye, the old man has already said that these businessmen are acting laxly. Although there is still more than a month left, if they procrastinate every day, I am afraid that by the day of Confucius' birthday, this place will be just a wasteland!"

"That's the case, why don't you hand over this matter to our household department...and the Ministry of Industry to take full responsibility. When the time comes, Chu Siye can just come to check and accept it. In this way, it will be easy for you to do business in front of the emperor!" Li Daren continued Chatter said.

Chu Ci's gaze was on the ground. After hearing what the two said, he smiled and said, "I'm afraid I will disappoint you two adults. These businessmen have already started construction. Look, there are many deep roads on this muddy floor. The deep ruts are obviously caused by the transportation of heavy objects. This southern suburb is not a prosperous place. The heavy objects must be wood or other things used to build the cultural garden. If you don’t believe me, adults just follow the ruts and walk to the end You can see it at a glance."