Chapter 297: Confrontation with Yuan Shangshu
"I am a humble official with little experience and limited knowledge, but I was fortunate enough to hear many ministers discuss this matter in the palace that day. I can relay a few things here, hoping that it will be helpful to everyone."
Qin Chi picked out a few feasible suggestions from the memorial he wrote that day and combined them with his personal insights.
Practical and no nonsense ideas.
If adopted, it can't be said to make up for all the accounts, but at least it can make up for 30% to 40%. Moreover, he is a doctor, and there are several superiors and peers here, so it is enough to solve these problems, leaving some for others to play.
Let's not talk about what Yuan Shangshu and the two assistant ministers thought. After all, one of them had a grudge against Qin Chi, and the other two had a grudge against Qin Chi because Qin Chi had been beaten with a stick in the court that day. The three doctors of the same level rarely dealt with Qin Chi in the past, but only heard all kinds of gossip about him. When they saw him today, they just wanted to say that the rumors were true. He was indeed capable, and his words and deeds were quite measured, but it was a pity that he had offended Yuan Shangshu early on. But no matter how good their impression of Qin Chi was, they dared not show it on their faces.
Minister Yuan would not make his calculations against Qin Chi public, nor would he indulge in a momentary verbal spree. If he wanted to kill Qin Chi, he would never let anyone use it as an excuse.
After Qin Chi finished speaking, Minister Yuan praised him a few words.
Let others give their opinions.
Except for Qin Chi, who said something useful, everyone else's words were just polite remarks or subtle flattery to Minister Yuan.
In order to win people's hearts, Yuan Shangshu said that he would find a way to solve the remaining problems. "You should do it according to Doctor Qin's instructions first, and report to me when you are done."
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling that they could disperse.
The two assistant ministers stayed behind to assist Minister Yuan in his work.
The four doctors bowed and left.
The other three wanted to ask Qin Chi for advice, but were concerned about Minister Yuan, so no one spoke first.
Until Qin Chi left.
The three of them looked at each other.
One of them whispered, "Do you remember what he just said?"
"I remember most of it."
It's not enough to just remember it, you also need to practice it.
The three of them communicated privately and said that they could pay more attention to the movements of Yu Hengsi.
Qin Chi went back and asked the deputy minister and the chief to clear out the old items in the warehouse of the Yuheng Division, made a list, and gave instructions one by one. The doctors of the other three divisions who were paying attention to Qin Chi thought about it privately for a while and then learned from Qin Chi's approach.
Yu Hengsi's actions are quite methodical.
The first requirement Qin Chi had after taking office was to keep clear accounts and avoid the use of quantifiers such as "some" or "a little".
This caused complaints from the people below.
The reason is that there will be no oil and water, and the space for operation will become smaller.
Qin Chi was not unaware of this, but he still did it. He had no control over how others acted, as they had to obey him in his territory. Otherwise, if anyone made a mistake, he would be accused of not being strict with his subordinates.
As for how many other people's spies or Yuan Shangshu's men there were in the Yu Heng Division, Qin Chi knew it but he would not be afraid to act.
Just do what you should do.
It's also strange that someone has been observing Qin Chi.
Especially Minister Yuan, he just felt that Qin Chi was too stable.
It was so stable that he had no idea where to start.
The two assistant ministers were respectful to Yuan Shangshu on the surface. They were waiting for the new official Yuan Shangshu would take office.
As a result, half a day passed.
No fire started.
Minister Yuan was looking through official documents from his time under house arrest.
Minister Wang pretended to be unintentional and teased, "Sir, I heard some people talking outside today, saying that they were guessing when your fire would start."
The other assistant minister was sorting out official documents while listening.
Minister Yuan looked away from the document and looked up at Minister Wang: "What's the fire?"
"Don't listen, sir, lest your ears be polluted."
Minister Wang said this, but his tone was not serious, which really whetted people's appetite.
Yuan Shangshu smiled and said, "I have heard all kinds of dirty and smelly words, so I don't care about this."
"Hey, what they say about a new official making three big moves upon taking office is sheer nonsense." Minister Wang seemed to be speaking on the side of Minister Yuan, criticizing those who were talking nonsense.
Another assistant minister said, "Your Excellency has been the Minister for more than ten years. You can no longer be considered a new official."
"That's right, that's what I thought."
No one knew what the two assistant ministers were really thinking, but they both expressed their sympathy for Minister Yuan.
Minister Yuan should have reprimanded the two of them.
I'm not in that mood right now.
Do you think he doesn't want to trip up Qin Chi? It's just that the boy is too slippery.
What we need to test now is patience.
Skilled hunters are extremely patient before hunting. If they act rashly, they may end up feeding the prey instead of killing it.
Minister Yuan was not interested in listening.
He raised his hand to send the two out and continued to look through the documents.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
Wait until the court session is over.
At the gate of the yamen, Minister Yuan unexpectedly ran into Qin Chi who was walking out.
Qin Chi stepped aside, then bowed and saluted with a very respectful attitude.
Minister Yuan passed by him, his eyes twinkled, and he smiled gently, "Doctor Qin is also off duty, do you want to come with us?"
"Your Excellency, please go first."
Qin Chi raised his hand to signal him to go first, "I also want to go with you, but unfortunately I live in Cuihua Hutong, which is not the same as yours."
"That's a shame."
Minister Yuan said this, but he didn't really want to go the same way with Qin Chi. It was just that when he saw Qin Chi again today, he realized that the other party's character was much deeper than he had investigated.
He is now over fifty.
Thinking back to the past, he was the same age as Qin Chi, but he was not as calm as him. At least when facing his enemies, he could not be so calm, and even his respectful attitude was natural.
There was no sign of complaint at all.
The more Minister Yuan thought about it, the more frightened he became.
Such an opponent is quite scary.
He must not be given a chance to grow! Otherwise, when he becomes successful, it will be the end of the Yuan family.
Minister Yuan's steps towards the carriage were a little unsteady, and he lifted his clothes and hurried up when he got on.
Qin Chi stood in front of the yamen and watched Minister Yuan get into the car.
Qin Chi didn't look away until the Shangshu Mansion's carriage had gone far away. People who didn't know the situation would think that it was a younger generation seeing off an elder.
Lao Huo stood next to Qin Chi and said, "Sir, that old thief wanted to kill you for a moment just now."
“I also saw that his steps were unsteady.”
Qin Ba also came over and said with a smile.
Qin Chi chuckled, "What nonsense are you talking about? He didn't want to kill me just now, but he was afraid of me."
Old Li turned the carriage around and came to Qin Chi, then took down a stool and placed it next to the shaft. Qin Chi immediately got on the carriage.
Soon he got back into the carriage.
The eyeliner that was seen from a distance.
They quickly reported this scene back to their respective masters.
It was probably that on the first day that Minister Yuan went to the Ministry of Works, he gave Qin Qian'an a warning. Especially when leaving the yamen, Qin Qian'an had to stand respectfully in front of the yamen to see him off.
Outsiders sighed and said that Old Man Yuan was so powerful.
By the way, I want to sympathize with Qin Chi.