I was busy in the yamen for several days, and asked Wang Xifeng to sweep and listen to the skilled craftsmen. I didn't have a moment to spare every day.

That afternoon, Jiao Shun finally found time to return to the handyman's office to deal with the outstanding debts.

Unexpectedly, he saw a young man beside Zhang Cheng. It was his only son Zhang Hua. Speaking of which, Jiao Shun always felt that the name Zhang Hua was somewhat familiar, but after thinking about it, he couldn't figure it out, so he simply forgot about it.

Already.

Now that I saw it again, it suddenly aroused my thoughts again.

When Zhang Cheng saw Jiao Shun sizing up his son, he hurriedly smiled and stepped forward to explain: "Dong Weng, this evil beast has been neglected recently and has become more and more disgraceful. I have no choice but to tie him up and restrain him - he

If I can’t do anything else well, I’m still good at helping with the accounting.”

Zhang Hua was also smiling with a servile look on his face.

Although he was once a second-generation official, he had been polished and polished in recent years, so naturally he did not dare to make a mistake in front of Jiao Shun.

Jiao Shun pondered for a while and then said: "Since I helped with the accounting, I can't treat him harshly. I'll cut him another 20% compared to the monthly salary of several accountants, and give him three or two taels of silver every month."

Since the newly hired accountants are ordinary accountants and not wealthy masters, each person only gets four taels of silver per month, and food and accommodation are not included.

This is the kind of treatment only experienced people get. For a guy like Zhang Hua to get 80%, it’s a sign of Zhang Cheng’s favor.

Zhang Hua couldn't help but be happy after hearing this, but Zhang Cheng said in fear: "How can this make it seem like I lured him specifically to earn Dong Weng's money, and asked Dong Weng to take back his life!"

Jiao Shun waved his hand: "There is no reason for people to do work for free. I've just said it, and there's no need to discuss it further."

Zhang Cheng had no choice but to give up and led everyone forward to submit the various archives recently copied by Zhao Yan to Jiao Shun for review.

Jiao Shun could only pay for other things, but he was more proficient in accounting than these accountants. He took out a pen and paper to sketch, and soon found a few mistakes.

He threw it back to the accountants and ordered: "Check it yourself. If our calculation is wrong, correct it quickly. If there is something wrong with Mr. Zhao, call him back and ask him to make a new list!"

Because he has been busy in the department recently, these accountants, including Zhang Cheng, only knew that he had won the trust of the emperor and his superiors with his one policy statement, but who would have thought that he was so skilled in accounting?

At the moment, we are all in a state of sincerity and fear, and we dare not slack off or deceive in the slightest.

Jiao Shun called Zhao Yan again, and Liu Changyou came. On the one hand, he asked about political affairs, and on the other hand, he also explained the affairs of the inspection team.

Yin said: "The two of you will have to choose one to join the group at that time, and most of the officials below will also bring one. Who will go and who will not go? Each of you has thought about the regulations first, and reported them to me at the beginning of next month.

It also avoids being caught off guard."

Zhao Yan and Liu Changyou looked at each other and stepped forward to inquire: "Sir, I don't know if it's the leader of the team, or..."

"The department will probably have one Yuanwailang, one chief executive, and two political scholars, and then a few more will be seconded from other departments. It is said that the department is taking the lead, but in fact it is the ministry that has the final say. You can't care about it next year.

Whoever goes, please be restrained by me!"

Zhao Yan and Liu Changyou responded respectfully.

Seeing that the official affairs were almost done, Zhao Yan stepped forward to ask for instructions: "The charcoal content in the north has reached 70%, and the south has also reached 40%. Do you want to lay it out first, or..."

"Now that it's getting cold, everyone, don't force yourself to endure it. Just go ahead and make arrangements as usual."

With this order from Jiao Shun, by the time the office was dismissed, more than two thousand taels of silver were all gone.

Fifty percent of them were filial piety to the Secretary, and the remaining more than 1,100 taels. Jiao Shun received 600 taels alone, and the remaining less than 500 taels were for the three official purposes of deputy, prime minister, and official.

Because the filial piety from the south has always been richer than that from the north, from the charcoal tribute alone, he will earn more than one thousand four hundred taels this year.

This is the advantage of holding real power. If it were a casual position in Qingshui Yamen, even the third and fourth grades might not be able to make so much income.

Returning home in the evening, Jiao Shun put the silver into his account, and his apparent wealth exceeded eight thousand taels - a family fortune of more than three thousand taels, the silver begged from the Lai family, and the reward of one hundred taels of gold [equivalent to one thousand taels].

Six hundred taels].

In addition, the Lai family still owes more than 1,700 taels, and it is expected that by the end of the year, they will be able to achieve their small goal of making a fortune.

I was sitting on the bed happily doing my accounting, when I suddenly heard a message from outside that Mr. Zheng was hosting another banquet.

Jiao Shun had no choice but to change into a new set of clothes for going out, went to the hall to confess his crime to Lai Wang and his wife, and led Yu Chuan'er to rush to Jia Zhengyuan.

Because he came and went frequently in recent days, the gatekeeper was tired from the night and didn't even bother to check the cards. He just said "Uncle Jiao" and let him go.

When they arrived at Jia Zhengyuan, they saw Duke Zhou coming out of the hall door for the first time.

Jiao Shun was startled and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "How dare you, Mr. Lao Zheng, greet me? It's really embarrassing!"

"A good nephew doesn't need to be polite."

Jia Zheng twirled his beard and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, people must ask for something when they are polite, but I have something to do today, and I want to ask my nephew to come forward."

"If Master Zheng has anything to say, just give him your orders, but what are you asking for?"

"No rush, no rush."

Jia Zheng waved his hand slightly: "Let's go in and have a few glasses of hot wine to warm up."

Because Jiao Shun was only wearing a silk jacket, he shouted again: "Send a message to my wife and ask her to pick some good woolen materials to send to Jiao's house tomorrow. My nephew has a different status now, so he should have a few."

A decent woolen dress is."

The last half of the sentence was naturally directed at Jiao Shun.

Jiao Shun hurriedly thanked him again and again, but his heart was a little anxious, fearing that Jia Zheng would slap his head and cause something to embarrass him again.

Fortunately, after three rounds of drinking, Cun Zhougong said what he wanted and wanted, but he was just very quiet and restless. Hearing that the ministry would send people to patrol around in the spring next year, he thought of going out for a walk.

But after all, he was used to putting on airs and could not take the initiative to recommend himself, so he wanted to ask Jiao Shun to come forward to recommend him. Although Jiao Shun had the smallest official position among those responsible for drafting the articles of association, he was the initiator after all and had only the right to speak.

Under the leadership of the chief minister.

Hearing that this was the case, Jiao Shun breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to nod in agreement, he suddenly heard Mrs. Wang outside the door say: "I knew that the master wanted to leave the capital."

Immediately, she saw her leading sisters Jin Chuan'er and Yu Chuan'er in, and said worriedly: "After all, I have grown up and am used to pampering myself, but I'm just afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?!"

Jia Zheng stood up in displeasure and scolded: "Since ancient times, many major events have been ruined by women like you! What's more, I'm having a banquet here, and you came out to make trouble?!"

"Brother Shun is not an outsider."

Mrs. Wang came over to complain, and could only say helplessly: "I'm just worried that the master won't be able to bear the pain. Since the master said so, I just left it alone."

Jiao Shun hurriedly helped: "Madam, we can't just ignore it. Everything must be arranged properly before Mr. Zheng can leave Beijing for business."

Then he smiled at Jia Zheng and said, "I don't dare to recommend him rashly without my wife's permission."

"Hmph~"

Jia Zheng snorted coldly at his wife again and said impatiently: "I also helped the counselor in this matter. If I don't help check it myself, won't I miss Brother Shun's hard work and His Majesty's expectations?"

He brought up the emperor's name, so Mrs. Wang couldn't say anything else. She only said that everything depends on the master.

Jiao Shun then responded: "In that case, I'll mention it to him first when I see Shilang Su these days - but with a humble official like me, I may not be able to be of any use."

"It doesn't matter."

Only then did Jia Zheng smile again, waved his hands and said: "As the saying goes, it's up to people to make things happen. If it works out, it's naturally best. If it doesn't work out, it's no big deal."

…………

at the same time.

In Lixiangyuan, Baochai's mother and daughter were also discussing topics related to Jiao Shun.

"Mother."

Baochai held the manuscript that he copied a few days ago and said seriously: "I have studied it carefully these days. This method is very suitable if used in our family. It does not mean that it will make much money. As long as we train a few people who are well-informed and sensible."

As a steward, it is enough if you can help your brother take care of the family business!"

"My son."

Aunt Xue looked at her daughter with relief and said: "Thank you for having such a heart. Since you said it is good, then just deal with it accordingly. Just tell mom what you need."

"It's okay if you use it only when you need it."

Baochai tapped her jade-like fingers lightly on the policy, and said helplessly: "But there are still some joints in it, and my daughter has not been able to sort them out until now. If she carries it out in a hurry, she is afraid of making mistakes.

It’s business.”

"So I thought, it would be better to ask Mr. Jiao to help us sort it out when he is free. On the one hand, he can check for the deficiencies for us, and on the other hand, he may have other good ideas that can be used in our home."

"This is good, this is good!"

Without waiting for Aunt Xue to answer, Xue Pan pulled up the curtain from the outside and came closer. His eyes were shining and he said: "I am worried that I have no idea to get close to him! Just leave this job to me. We men are having a drink together.

It’s better to just talk, isn’t it?!”

Baochai still has some doubts.
Chapter completed!