When Yan Shiyue put on his official uniform and went to court the next day, he felt that the officials were about to burst out with the words "Why is she here again?"
Emperor Ming Yan directly announced in the court that Prime Minister Yan Shiyue would assist the Ministry of Revenue starting today, and at the same time Qu Sinian would be transferred to be the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, the same fourth rank as Xu Wenqu. To be honest, although not as noble as Shangshu Zuocheng, they were pointing to different paths.
Moreover, this was equivalent to branding him as a member of the "Yan Shiyue Party", and it was tacitly approved by the emperor. The emperor trusted him so much that no one in the court could match him.
It is inevitable that some people think that the Prime Minister is claiming to be fair in vain, and is just trying to cultivate his own people?
But people with discerning eyes can see clearly that perhaps it is precisely because Yan Shiyue herself does not have this awareness and does not know how to promote people, so the emperor thought about it for her! And did it for her!
Think about it, Xu Wenqu, the Prime Minister's direct subordinate, started out as a royal tutor, and in just over a year he was promoted to the Ministry of Shangshu, which is even faster than flying! Qu Sinian, has only been with the Prime Minister for a few days? He was able to enter the Ministry of Revenue and hold real power.
Even Prince Chun showed his closeness to the Prime Minister. When the Prime Minister got into trouble in his house, he was not implicated and was promoted to Shangshu Ling! Doesn't this mean that the entire Shangshu Province is in the hands of the Prime Minister?
Where is the Secretariat?
The Shangshu Province is an executive agency that manages the six ministries and twenty-four departments. For the emperor to dare to let someone who is obviously biased run such a place... How much trust does he have in the prime minister? This is almost a blatant encouragement for people to join the prime minister!
But after thinking about it again, everyone became depressed again. Everyone knew that the food at the prime minister's house was delicious, but wouldn't it be difficult to hold the bowl? The key point was that she herself didn't mean it that way at all!
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The court was in a state of confusion. As soon as the court was over, the Minister of Revenue Sima Long came up to greet him and bowed, saying, "Prime Minister."
Sima Long was indeed a smiling tiger as Qu Sinian said. He looked to be about 40 years old, with a mustache, a round face, deep laugh lines at the corners of his eyes, and looked very amiable.
Yan Shiyue nodded, and Qu Sinian also came over and saluted the two of them.
Yan Shiyue said: "Sir Sima, let's go, I want to see what your Ministry of Revenue looks like."
Sima Long bowed in response and led the way with a smile.
Yan Shiyue whispered to Qu Sinian: "It's none of my business."
Qu Sinian smiled and replied: "That's exactly what I wish for."
Sima Long pretended not to hear and pondered secretly in his heart.
The six ministries all have their duty stations in the palace, but their yamen are outside.
After leaving the palace, Gu Xiao, whom she had sent someone to notify in advance, was already waiting. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Master."
Yan Shiyue nodded, and Gu Xiao followed beside him, laughing as he walked, "Master, a few days ago, I had my coming-of-age ceremony at home."
Yan Shiyue blurted out: "Ah? You are already this old before you have the coming-of-age ceremony?"
Gu Xiao lowered his head and didn't answer. She thought of the bad things in his family and quickly changed her words: "I mean, I don't know. I'll ask someone to give you a gift later?"
Gu Xiao smiled and said, "No need for formalities, could you please give me a name, Master?"
Huh? ? Yan Shiyue looked at Qu Sinian, who avoided her gaze, so Yan Shiyue said, "I'm only a little better than being illiterate. Are you sure you want me to start?"
"Yes," Gu Xiao said, "You don't need to be too knowledgeable."
Well, Yan Shiyue thought hard and said, "You are good at arithmetic, how about calling it 'Hengsha'?"
Gu Xiao bowed quickly and said, "Thank you, Master, for the calligraphy."
Hengsha is derived from the number of Ganges sands, which means that it is like the sand in the Ganges River, which is incalculable and indicates a large number. One object is one number, and one Ganges River is a hidden fit for his name.
Moreover, the Ganges is the birthplace of Buddha, a place of auspiciousness and good wishes.
Qu Sinian was impressed! He said, "Congratulations, Hengsha. I was really worried for you. I was afraid that the Prime Minister would give you names like Ding Xiaoyan and Tang Xiaoying."
Gu Xiao, well, Gu Hengsha smiled and said, "Even if that's the case, I'm happy."
"Really?" Yan Shiyue said with a smile: "Then call you Xiaogouer. I heard that such a name can prolong life!"
Gu Hengsha smiled and cupped his hands: "Master, please be merciful."
The three of them chatted and laughed all the way as they entered the Ministry of Revenue.
The two people around her each have their own strengths, and her mood is completely different from when she was alone and entered the Ministry of Justice.
Sima Long first called everyone out to greet them.
Just as Qu Sinian said, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was called Jia Xuanjing, a young man with a fair complexion and no beard, who looked like a nice person.
The Ministry of Revenue had four subordinate departments, namely Siyuan, Sidu, Sizhen and Siyu, which were responsible for the land and household registration, taxation, money and grain, treasury payment, and storage. The chief of each of the four departments was a Langzhong, and the deputy chief was a Yuanwailang, and under them were a bunch of Zhushi and the like.
The officials came forward one by one to pay their respects.
Originally, this was nothing, just a formality, until the Minister of Duty came forward to greet him and announced his name. Fortunately, Yan Shiyue didn't drink the tea, otherwise he would have definitely sprayed it.
He said, "Your name is Bao Zheng, and your courtesy name is Xiren. I am here to see you, Your Excellency."
Yan Shiyue remained calm and nodded, his mind was filled with so much thoughts that he could barely see clearly...
Mr. Bao! Justice Bao! Oh, oh, oh! Is that you? I've seen you in TV dramas! Why aren't you dark-skinned at all? Why don't you have a crescent moon between your eyebrows? Why! Why is that?
Bao Zheng was not only not black, but also very white. Not only was he very white, he was also very handsome, with a beautiful beard under his chin and big, clear eyes.
This is not the key point. The key point is why Bao Zheng looks older than Zhao Kuangyin! This is unscientific! It stands to reason that Zhao Kuangyin was already dead when Bao Zheng was born!
Qu Sinian suddenly coughed lightly. Before she could come back to her senses, he picked up the pot and poured her tea.
Only then did she come to her senses.
Sima Long's eyes flashed, and his gaze swept past Bao Zheng without saying a word.
After meeting all these people, Yan Shiyue asked them to go back to work, then left Qu Sinian to talk to Sima Long, and asked Jia Xuanjing to take his apprentice to check the accounts. She herself asked a young manager to take them around.
The feeling of the Ministry of Revenue is completely different from that of the Ministry of Justice. I don’t know if it’s a psychological effect, but in comparison, the Ministry of Justice does have a kind of ominous aura, but the Ministry of Revenue has a kind of... smell of money?
This young master was the one Yan Shiyue pointed at casually. Obviously, he didn't like to talk, or maybe he didn't dare to. He was very respectful. Yan Shiyue didn't say anything either, just walked slowly.
After walking for a while, she said, "Go back and get me someone who likes to talk."
The young official blushed, bowed quickly, and trotted back.
Of course, Lord Yan would not wait, so he put his hands behind his back and walked forward.
She no longer thought about what Emperor Ming Yan wanted her to do. She was thinking, what could she do in the Ministry of Revenue?
Can I let my apprentice learn the new accounting? As for herself... Anyway, she first thought of state-owned enterprises, and then banks...
As I was thinking about it, I heard footsteps coming from behind me.
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