Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 226: Court Discussion

As the setting sun slanted, the afterglow shone on the arched glazed tiles of the Tai Chi Palace, shining with dazzling golden light, casting a solemn and sacred color on this magnificent and huge palace.

When Fang Jun arrived, he realized that His Majesty Li Er not only "favored" him, but almost all the officials above the third rank in Beijing were waiting outside the Taiji Palace.Fang Jun's official position was originally inferior, but his title of "Xinfeng County Marquis" made him rank among the honorable class, and he was given special treatment to be on duty.

The officials in front of the palace gate were all waiting in a crowd, those who were acquainted and who were close to each other gathered together, whispering, thinking about what happened to His Majesty calling everyone into the palace at this time.

It was the first time for Fang Jun to face such a situation. Standing alone in front of the palace gate was very conspicuous. Many people looked at him, which made him a little uncomfortable...

Just thinking about whether to join Cheng Yaojin's group of generals, he heard someone calling: "Yi Ai, this way!"

The voice was a little old, Fang Jun looked for his reputation, but it was his immediate superior, Shangshu Tang Jian of the Ministry of Industry, who was waving to him, so Fang Jun hurried over.

Many officials stood around Tang Jian, including those from the Ministry of Industry and the other six departments. Originally, these people were still whispering, but when they saw Fang Jun approaching, they all stopped talking and just looked at Fang Jun. Sometimes there are bound to be some differences.

The most conspicuous one is Lu Zesong, another servant of the Ministry of Industry who is at the same level as him.

The old man was blowing his beard and staring, looking angry that his wife was harmed by Fang Jun...

Fang Jun was a little baffled. He didn't know where he had offended this elder minister who was getting older and more angry. He first saluted Tang Jian: "I have seen the Minister."

Tang Jian nodded slightly.

Then he bowed his hands to the rest of the people: "I have seen you, my lords."

Everyone hummed in return.

Then Fang Jun stopped talking to anyone, watching his nose and mind, like an old monk in meditation, unmoved by the eight winds.

Tang Jian raised his eyelids and smiled imperceptibly.

Lu Zesong's face was a bit dark, just now when Fang Jun bowed to him, he just missed his position, if he said it wasn't targeted, no fool would believe it.

This made Lao Lu's already boiling anger even more uncontrollable.

Seeing his boss Tang Jian's dazed appearance, knowing that he would not intervene, he glared at Fang Jun and scolded: "There is no distinction between senior and young, and you are rude, how can you stand up?"

Fang Jun didn't even move his eyelids, he completely regarded him as air.

Lu Zesong only felt a surge of blood rushing straight to the top of his head, and his face flushed. This kind of ignorance made him hold back his anger even more than Fang Jun's retort!
But people ignore you, what can you do?
So Lu Zesong changed the subject.

"Fang Jun! Don't rely on your father's name to be lawless! The Ministry of Industry is not run by your family. Why are all the funds allocated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs being withheld by you privately, and you can't even second it with other departments belonging to the Ministry of Industry? The money belongs to the people. What right do you have to decide what the Ministry of Industry has given to the Ministry of Industry, there are no rules!"

Although he was extremely angry, Lu Zesong still tried his best to keep his voice down. After all, this was outside the Taiji Palace. If he made a loud noise, he might be charged with "disrespect" by the censor.

The corner of Fang Jun's mouth hooked, so the crux was here!
Since he asked for a huge amount of funding from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, this amount of money immediately became a serious big fat for the Ministry of Industry.When they think about it, what do you want so much money for, a small water department?Blessed to share, everyone who sees has a share, give us a little, everyone will help you spend it...

Ordinarily, this is not too much. Although you want the money, it does not mean that it is your property after all. It will still be spent in the Ministry of Industry, right?

Therefore, for those who veiled to "help one or two", Fang Jun politely refused, but also accompanied him with a smile. After all, they belonged to colleagues, and he was not merciful, so why not give a smile?

However, Fang Jun rejected all those who blatantly came to make demands under the guise of "temporary secondment".

Just like Lu Shilang in front of him, Fang Jun was recovering from his injuries at the time, but he just asked Ren Zhongliu to sternly refuse, and he didn't even see him face to face.

This breeds hatred...

In fact, Lu Zesong is willing to beg Fang Jun with a shy face?
If he hadn't been pushed to the edge of a cliff, he wouldn't do it even if he was beaten to death, and he would have to face it...

Lu Zesong is the chief official of the Ministry of Industry, the largest department under the Ministry of Industry.He has been in office for many years, and he has managed the Ministry of Industry and Commerce like a railroad, where needles can't be inserted, water can't be poured in, and his confidantes are all up and down.

But veterans also have their troubles.

The Ministry of Industry is in charge of the management and construction of all affairs, such as the repair and dredging of the city, the restoration of civil engineering, and the procedures of craftsmen.There is indeed a lot of oil and water, but there are also a lot of troubles. A single "civil repair" made Lu Zesong grey.

What does "repair of civil engineering" mean?To put it bluntly, that is to build a house!
Of course, since it is a subordinate of the Ministry of Industry, it only serves the imperial court. The construction and maintenance of the imperial palace, Xingyuan, various princes' residences, government offices, yamen, Taixue, Taimiao... these buildings are all within the scope of its authority.

But it is precisely because Lu Zesong is a veteran, with a large number of heads, and has such a power in his hands, naturally countless people find him.

What are you doing?

My house has collapsed, please do me a favor and send a few people to repair it... Can you say no?
My youngest son got married and built another mansion, you are an expert, you have to help with this matter... Can you say no?

Anyone who can open his mouth to him, the servant, is either the prince or the Duke of the state, and he can't refuse any of them.If you send some people and worry about it, that's all. The key is to build materials. Who told you that your Ministry of Industry is a good thing, and we can't buy it even if we have money...

Over the years, Lu Zesong has created a black hole in the Ministry of Industry Department...

If it's normal, it's not a big deal. Doesn't any department eat their own food?

But the bad thing is that a few days ago, Wei Zheng was in a "Ten Jianshu", and His Majesty Li Er was very angry!Well, aren't you my spendthrift and getting into extravagance?Then I will show you extravagance!
An imperial decree entered the Ministry of Industry, demanding that Tangquan Palace be built in Lishan immediately!
Lu Zesong turned pale with fright, why?

The Ministry of Industry is out of money...

Lu Zesong went to beg Li Tai, the king of Wei who backed him, but Li Tai has been devastated by Fang Jun's "The Charcoal Seller" recently, so how can he care about him?
As a last resort, just bite the bullet and go find Fang Jun.

In the end, of course, his face was slapped, and he didn't get any money...

Fang Jun is very disdainful of this kind of person. If you ask for help, you have to have a begging attitude, and you have to put on a bad face when you ask for help. Who owes you?If you're smiling all over your face... Although that's not okay, at least things should be done that way!

In other words, this old man slapped himself on the first day he took office, but Fang Jun clearly remembered it!
Fang Jun looked at Lu Zesong, stretched out a finger, and said lightly: "First, I will rely on my father's name, what can you do? Don't accept it? If you don't accept it, you can find a capable father." ..."

"puff"

"puff"

There were two younger officials who burst out laughing on the spot. After laughing, they looked embarrassed and said quickly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I couldn't hold back..."

Those who didn't laugh, actually endured the pain, Fang Jun saw Tang Jian biting his back molars hard, the flesh on his cheeks trembled...

Lu Zesong almost went mad with anger, but after thinking about it carefully, what Fang Jun said was correct!
They just have a good Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu's name is easy to use, why not use it?
Fang Jun looked at Lu Zesong with a smile, and stretched out his second finger: "Second, I want the money, and it will be transferred to the account of the Ministry of Water Affairs, so I won't give it to you. Do you have any objections?"

Lu Zesong's face was red, and his eyeballs were bloodshot!
Deceiving too much!

Gritting his teeth, he said angrily, "Arrogant child, are you a bit old and respectful?"

Several officials watching also felt that Fang Jun's move was inappropriate. Anyway, Lu Zesong's age is older than your father, so it is really too much to be disrespectful.

But then, they knew that there was something more excessive...

Fang Jun's smile remained unchanged, and he stretched out his third finger: "If Fang beats you here, guess what will happen?"

Tang Jian was taken aback, frowned, and scolded: "Presumptuous! Is this a place where you can mess around?"

Fang Jun smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I know..."

When he said this, his eyes were on Lu Zesong, the meaning was obvious, would you like to try it?
Tang Jian is helpless, this bastard has a donkey temper, no one can stop him...

(End of this chapter)