Chapter 224 Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.
The narrative styles of official documents differ greatly between ancient and modern times. Modern official documents are required to be concise, clear, and logically structured. However, ancient official documents were relatively more complex. The data compiled by Xie Ning'an presents this problem.
After reading it, Jiang Yu thought for a moment and then brought up the question directly. They would have many more work-related interactions in the future, and she didn't want to have to do a simple translation every time she looked at a document.
She pushed the booklet in front of Xie Ning'an and said, "When you write articles like this in the future, be more concise. For example, you can summarize this section into points one, two, three, and four..."
Xie Ning'an had always been confident in his writing; if it weren't for the emperor's interference last year, he would have been the top scholar. Now that someone was pointing out problems with his essay, he was naturally annoyed. However, Jiang Yu acted in a businesslike manner, neither criticizing nor mocking him, which suppressed his anger.
He listened carefully to Jiang Yu's advice, and gradually his anger completely disappeared, because writing according to Jiang Yu's method was indeed simpler and more straightforward.
"This is what I wrote. Take a look and use this format in the future." Jiang Yu handed him the official document she had written.
Jiang Yu plans to reform the official document writing style in her "department." Regarding the methods of reform, some require brainstorming and discussion before making changes, while others require a more forceful approach, pushing and verifying from top to bottom.
Regarding the reform of official document writing style, Jiang Yu believed that there was no need to ask for others' opinions; standards should be set and subordinates should simply implement them directly. Therefore, when she discussed this matter with Xie Ning'an, her tone was unquestionable.
Xie Ning'an wasn't quite used to her work style, but she still said it was fine, and pointed to the official document he had written, asking, "Do I need to rewrite this?"
"No need, yours is very detailed, you can use it." Jiang Yu had no intention of making things difficult for him; she just wanted to change the way he worked.
“Starting tomorrow, you will be on duty at the government office,” Jiang Yu added. “We will have a lot of things to discuss and collaborate on, so it will be more convenient for you to work here.”
"good."
"I'll have someone arrange a study for you in a bit," Jiang Yu added.
Xie Ning'an: "Okay."
Jiang Yu: "That's settled then. You can come to work on time tomorrow."
Xie Ning'an: "......"
He genuinely wasn't used to Jiang Yu's way of working, but he had to admit that it was highly efficient. He stood up, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Jiang Yu, and said, "Then... I'll take my leave."
Jiang Yu stood up and returned his greeting with a cupped-hand salute, but in her usual way, she might have simply nodded to indicate that she understood. However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do; it's impossible to follow her habits completely.
Xie Ning'an left Jiang Yu's study and bumped into Jiang Lihui. Their eyes met, but Jiang Lihui looked away and quickly walked a few steps away from Xie Ning'an's sight.
Xie Ning'an lowered his gaze slightly and continued walking out. He and Jiang Lihui had been classmates and were very close. In the Imperial Academy, they were almost always together. Now, however, they couldn't even nod to each other.
Whether or not people are worth associating with can only be truly seen when you are down on your luck. Take the Duke of Chu, for example. His two families were mortal enemies at first, but now, the Duke of Chu did not continue to suppress the Xie family. On the contrary, when he was reforming Jufeng Money Shop and the trading company, he preserved some of the Xie family's interests.
He turned and looked towards Jiang Yu's study, where he saw Jiang Lihui and several other officials walk in. He turned and continued walking forward. He believed that as long as he was there, the Xie family would one day rise again.
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Jiang Yu summoned the four secretaries who assisted her to her study to discuss the upcoming work arrangements. Jufeng Money Exchange and the trading company were large-scale operations, making the restructuring plan no simple task. Based on the information provided by Xie Ning'an, she assigned tasks to the four men.
“The workload is quite heavy, but the articles of association for the restructuring of Jufeng Money Shop and the Commercial Bank need to be completed as soon as possible. So please work hard and finish the tasks I have assigned you within three days,” Jiang Yu said.
The four secretaries were also encountering Jiang Yu's concise working style for the first time and were somewhat unaccustomed to it. However, Kou Bin, Lu Tianzong, and Jing Yingyu immediately agreed.
Jiang Lihui looked at the three men and asked, "Is the Duke of Chu going to submit the reform plan to the Emperor?"
Jiang Yu nodded, and Jiang Lihui hesitated for a moment before saying, "In that case, I believe that the Duke of Chu should complete the reform plan on his own."
In other words, why should we do the tasks assigned to you by the Emperor? All the credit will go to you, what does it have to do with me?
The room fell silent. The other three secretaries gave him a look that said, "You've got some nerve." Jiang Lihui straightened his back a little, looking like he was going to his death.
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Well, we have different paths, so let the Grand Secretary assign you something else."
She glanced at Xia He standing beside her. Xia He understood and walked up to Jiang Lihui, gesturing for him to enter: "Lord Jiang, please."
Jiang Lihui hadn't expected Jiang Yu to dismiss him so directly. He stood up abruptly and said, "What wrong have I done? The task that the Emperor entrusted to you, Duke of Chu, should be completed by yourself. Why should we do it?"
Jiang Yu looked at him calmly, "If you think I did something wrong, you can inform the Grand Secretary, or you can have Imperial Censor Jiang impeach me."
"Okay." Jiang Lihui snorted and turned to leave. Jiang Yu turned his gaze to the other three, who quickly said that they would complete the task assigned to them within three days.
Jiang Yu nodded in satisfaction, and the three left. Jiang Yu thought for a moment, then picked up a pen and wrote a letter, handing it to Xia He, "Send this to the Marquis of Jinyang's residence."
Although Li Zhengze is a bit of a playboy, he's obedient. As for his work ability, if he doesn't do a good job, there's always the Marquis of Jinyang, which is more comfortable than having someone who doesn't obey.
Over here, Jiang Lihui left Jiang Yu's study and stormed back to his office. He clenched his fists and fumed for a while before getting up to ask for leave and planning to go home. Didn't the Duke of Chu say he'd have his father, Imperial Censor Jiang, impeach him? Well, she'd just wait and see.
He stormed out, only to run into Kou Bin and his two companions on the way. He said angrily, "She was the one who proposed the reform to the Emperor, and all the credit for it will go to her. Why should she assign us the task of writing the reform regulations?"
Lu Tianzong and Jing Yingyu remained silent. Kou Bin approached him and whispered, "The Duke of Chu has already prepared the general outline of the reform. She assigned us the details. The Duke of Chu did not steal our work."
"She made us..."
“Brother Jiang,” Kou Bin interrupted him, “we subordinates should carry out the orders given by our superiors.”
"I can't reason with you." Jiang Lihui snorted and turned to leave angrily.
Kou Bin and the other two exchanged glances, then shook their heads.
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