Chapter 180 The new minister
The Yamen of the Ministry of Industry is located in the imperial city inside Zhuque Gate. Fang Jun got off the carriage at Yanxi Gate and walked into the city gate. At his feet was Chengtianmen Street, on the right was the Forbidden Palace, and on the left were the Shangshu Province and the Imperial Palace. Menxia Province, Dali Temple, left and right Qianniuwei, Liubu and other yamen.
When I arrived at the door of the Yamen, as soon as I walked in, a doorman shouted: "Alas! Who is that, and what is he doing?"
Fang Jun rubbed his nose, why have there been so many difficult imps in front of this government office throughout the ages?
Then he said in an impatient tone: "Someone is here to report!"
The man was stunned, his dead fish face suddenly melted like a spring breeze, and his smile looked like a blooming chrysanthemum.
"But Fang Erlang in person?"
Regarding the fact that Fang Jun was conferred the title of Marquis of Xinfeng County by His Majesty, and was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Works, it had long been spread throughout the imperial court. How could the yamen of the Ministry of Works not know about it? Although this guy didn't know Fang Jun, but he was so young and looked so noble, could it be someone else?
It was not like Fang Jun had never been an official before. He knew that if he talked too much at this time, he would be fawned over by this disciple, and he would be very annoyed, so he said "hmm" and was speechless.
I think the official power is quite strong...
But Fang Jun is a well-established star in Chang'an City, and he is famous for his bad temper. Who dares to offend him? What's more, not only does he have a prime minister father, he is also his majesty's future emperor-in-law, and his future is limitless.
The doorman didn't talk nonsense. He led the way from the front, passed through the gatehouse and walked around a screen wall, which was the Yamen courtyard.
The doorman led Fang Jun to the main hall of the Yamen and whispered: "Erlang, please wait a moment. I will go in and give you a message!"
This is how to be a good person!
Fang Jun was very satisfied and took out a piece of silver and put it into his hand.
The disciple weighed it up and found that there were several taels. Fang Erlang was indeed spending a lot of money! Suddenly he smiled brightly and ran in with wind on his feet.
After a while, he turned around and whispered: "Master Shangshu invites you, be careful, Minister Lu Zesong, he is speaking ill of you..."
After saying this, he said goodbye and left.
Who is Lu Zesong? Fang Jun frowned and thought for a while, and realized that he had been a little negligent. He should have inquired a little about the inside story of the Ministry of Industry. Although I am not too keen on being an official now, wouldn't it be embarrassing if I was squeezed out?
But the matter has come to this, it’s useless to think about it too much, let’s talk about it later.
He straightened his clothes and entered the Yamen main hall with his head held high.
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The main hall of the Ministry of Industry Yamen is not spacious, just equivalent to a small conference room, but the decoration is extremely elegant.
There is a thick wool carpet on the floor, carved beams and paintings in the lobby, red sandalwood shelves, huanghuali tables, marble screens, and even a jade tray placed in front of the due north wall, with a large stone on it, engraved with red seal characters. "Taishan Stone can be used as a stone"......
The elegance of the entire Tang Dynasty is full of luxury, and every utensil is an absolute fine product. But when you think about it, you will be relieved. Isn't the most direct function of the Ministry of Works to build houses and palaces? Since the palace can be repaired, there is no reason why his office location cannot be repaired.
Sitting in the main seat is an old man who is over sixty years old. He wears a three-beam Jinxian crown and a purple round-neck satin robe with edges on the collar, sleeves and placket, and a horizontal gusset at the hem of the shirt near the knees.
His beard and eyebrows are both white, and he sits there with a smile on his face, but his majesty remains intact.
He looked at his purple robe, and then looked at his own crimson official robe, which looked like a groom's official's. He wondered if he would be promoted to half a level and change his outfit...
In the official system of the Tang Dynasty, purple robes were worn at the third rank and above. Marquis Fang Jun was from the third rank, so he could only wear scarlet official robes, but it was only half a rank short. If you work hard, you should be able to do it, right?
Of course, the scarlet color is also stronger than the sixth-grade green, and that guy looks like a grasshopper when he puts it on...
Sitting next to the purple-robed old man was also an old man, but he looked younger, with a gray beard, but his face was densely wrinkled, looking like a chrysanthemum.
Fang Jun bowed respectfully to the purple-robed old man: "Fang Jun, a humble official, pays homage to the Lord Shangshu."
The old man in purple robe laughed: "Yes, it seems that you have worked hard. I thought you opened your mouth and called me uncle."
Fang Jun smiled naively: "Be clear about public and private matters. This is what my father always taught me."
Not many leaders are willing to be called uncles and uncles by their subordinates in the workplace. Otherwise, no matter how they deal with things, they will inevitably give people the illusion of unfairness.
The person in front of me is Tang Jian, Minister of Industry.
This Tang Jian may not be as famous as "Fang Mou Du Duan" or as famous as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde and others, but he is definitely the number one figure!
Just like many famous officials in the early Tang Dynasty, this one also had an outstanding family background...
His grandfather Tang Yong was a minister of the Northern Qi Dynasty, and his father Tang Jian was a family friend of Tang Emperor Li Yuan. What is particularly important is that Tang Jian directly participated in Li Yuan's Taiyuan army, and he was well established in Miaohong!
In the early years of Zhenguan, the imperial court sent Tang Jian as an envoy to persuade the Turks to surrender, and also sent Li Jing to march. Li Jing made a surprise attack on the Turks and captured Jieli Khan alive. Tang Jian made another great contribution!
Although this man did not become a prime minister, his experience is absolutely legendary. He has served as the Minister of Rites, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and now the Minister of the Ministry of Industry...
He is probably the only person in history who has served as the Minister of the Sixth Division three times, right?
Moreover, this person has always had a good relationship with Fang Xuanling.
For a time, Shangguan and his subordinates were happy.
But some people are dissatisfied.
The chrysanthemum old man sitting next to Tang Jian snorted coldly, squinted at Fang Jun, and said disdainfully: "Even if you serve as an official for one term, you must abide by the court's laws and solve your majesty's worries. I have just entered the officialdom at a young age. He just contacted someone privately, but his heart is not right and his skills are not good. How can he dare to steal the position of minister? "
Fang Jun understood that his feelings were based on the fact that he was a minister and a senior official at a young age, and he felt unbalanced...
The Ministry of Industry of the Tang Dynasty generally had one minister and one minister. In charge of Shanze, Tuntian, craftsmen, and various company affairs, there are four departments: Gongbu, Tuntian, Yubu, and Shuibu, each with one doctor.
Of course, since it is a general situation, there must be special situations.
What are special circumstances?
It means that His Majesty or the ministers of the political affairs hall directly put people in, who are non-staff officials. In later generations, there was a very appropriate term for this situation - airborne...
And for this kind of airborne officials, whether in ancient or modern times, they are extremely unpopular.
Think about it, everyone is working hard within the framework according to performance appraisal and age and seniority, and they are rising step by step, but suddenly someone comes from the air, disrupting the rhythm, and someone's position may be occupied, and whose position may be taken away. If your future is blocked, it would be strange to be liked by others.
The chrysanthemum old man in front of me didn't give him a good look when they met. He was probably also very unhappy with himself as an "airborne soldier".
But it’s okay if you’re unhappy. If it makes me sick, then you’re wrong...
Fang Jun smiled: "Dare I ask who this is..."
The old chrysanthemum man said coldly: "Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Lu Zesong."
It turns out that this guy was the one who said bad things about me...
Fang Jun smiled honestly and said politely: "Shilang Lu, regarding your bullying of the emperor, your complaints against His Majesty, and your complaints against the Tang Dynasty, Fang reserves the right to report you to His Majesty..."
What is all this mess?
Lu Zesong listened in confusion, and had never heard of reservations of rights. However, he could hear the first two sentences clearly, and he immediately said angrily: "Fang Jun! How dare you talk nonsense?"
Fang Junpi looked at him with a dead smile, and said slowly: "You said that my heart is not right and my skills are not good. Aren't you clearly implying that His Majesty uses private individuals? This means that you have complaints against His Majesty! You said that I How could you dare to steal the position of minister? This is not to say that your majesty knows people. Are you ignorant and blind? This is deceiving the emperor! You said that I contacted private parties as soon as I entered the officialdom. Isn't it because I am dissatisfied with the current situation of the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty and therefore have a complaint? The moon changes to the blue sky, a complete change?”
Lu Zesong’s face was blue with anger! Who is this person? His mouth is sharper than a knife, and he turns it around to slam a bucket of shit onto someone's head?
The chrysanthemum lines on his face seemed to have smoothed out. He stood up suddenly, pointed his halberd and said angrily: "Fang Jun, how dare you spit on someone?"
Fang Jun frowned slightly, his fighting ability is not that good...
He said casually: "The thing that bothers people the most is pointing their fingers at me. The last time it was the second son of Duke Yun's family... Mr. Lu, do you want to learn from me?"
It feels like I haven’t asked for votes for a long time...
(End of chapter)