Chapter 184 Favor
Who are the rules for? It's for a little guy like him who has no backing!
Does Fang Jun care about any rules?
People never follow the rules!
If Fang Jun went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in person to ask for funding, who would dare not give him face?
Liang Renfang felt regretful. He thought he had a brilliant plan and got himself involved, but it turned out to be a stinky move that couldn't get any more stinky!
I'm so damn stupid...
Fang Jun snorted coldly: "Although you care about the people, your intention to frame Shangguan is an unforgivable crime! Now..."
"Housekeeper!"
Zheng Kun often interrupted Fang Jun with words. He didn't bother to look at Fang Jun's embarrassed face. He simply relied on his old age and acted shamelessly. If Fang Jun's words came out, there would be no change.
"Master Liang made a mistake and deserves to be punished. But he knows the art of shipbuilding well. How about sending him to the Laizhou Shipyard under our Water Department Department and letting him serve his crime?"
Fang Jun was not angry when Zheng Kun often interrupted his speech. As people live older, they always have privileges of one kind or another.
He was surprised: "Our Water Department is still in charge of shipbuilding?"
Zheng Kunchang: "..."
Ren Zhongliu: "..."
Liang Renfang: "..."
All subordinates: "..."
Everyone was speechless. Boss, do you dare to be more out of tune?
And you still haven’t figured out what our Water Department does...
Fang Jun was so embarrassed that he felt like having cancer. He touched his nose and said, "I just took office, so I was a little confused for a while...Building ships? Well, this is good, that's fine. Since the old man is begging you, then do it well..." ”
Seeing the looks in his subordinates' eyes, Fang Jun couldn't sit still no matter how thick-skinned he was. He thought the Water Department was only responsible for building dams...
"Well, there is still some time before noon. I will go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and ask for the funds..."
Ren Zhongliu volunteered: "I will follow you there."
Fang Jun said: "Okay, you all should leave..."
With that said, he picked up a piece of paper on the table and handed it to Ren Zhongliu: "Find two skilled carpenters and make ten or eight according to the drawing."
Ren Zhongliu took it and took a look. It looked like a blueprint, with a square and square figure of some sort with four legs drawn on it...
Zheng Kun often relied on his age and did not seek progress, so he was the only one who dared to speak in front of Fang Jun. At this time, he intervened: "The people from the Ministry of Civil Affairs are very stingy. In previous years, the allocations were only marginal. As a result, our Water Department has no money to do anything. Let’s go and have a look. If it’s convenient, you might as well open your mouth wider..."
Fang Jun knows this routine well.
"If you ask for a high price, you should pay it back on the spot. I understand this!"
When I was the deputy county magistrate in my previous life, the biggest headache was arguing with the Finance Bureau. If you asked for ten thousand, he would give you eight thousand, and if you asked for two thousand, he would give you one thousand. Those guys who are in charge of the money bag have always been the same, they are all Pixiu. Yes, just eat and not eat...
Zheng Kunchang nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that this boy didn't understand anything, and he was quite sober in officialdom.
Fang Jun walked out in a swaggering manner, "I'm going to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I'll deal with the matters at hand as soon as possible. Don't delay your lunch lunch."
Everyone was speechless. No matter how strong your backing is, do you really think that the household department is made of clay and made of paper, and you can control it?
Fang Jun walked to the door and called back: "That Liang Renfang, let's have a drink together at noon before leaving!"
In addition to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, there is no need to ride a horse or a car. Turn to the left and you will find the lobby of the Ministry of Civil Affairs less than a hundred meters away. You can walk there.
Ren Zhongliu ran two steps from behind and caught up to Fang Jun. He looked quite worried and said hesitantly: "Your Excellency, Mr. Minister...do you know who the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is?"
"Who is it?"
Fang Jun asked as he walked, but he didn't care. No matter who he was, if we went to ask for money openly, he would still dare not to give it? What's more, my father, Fang Xuanling, is the most direct superior of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. How dare he embarrass himself if he eats a leopard?
Ren Zhongliu knew at a glance that this person had no idea who the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was, and said with a heavy face: "It's Wei Ting Wei Shangshu."
Fang Jun clapped his hands: "It turns out it's him. That'll be easier!"
Ren Zhongliu was a little confused and had to remind him: "Uh...this is the father-in-law of His Highness Prince Qi..."
Others never thought of this and thought that if Fang Jun's reputation was focused on Fang Xuanling's name, it would be detrimental, but Liang Renfang did not forget it!
Who in Chang'an city doesn't know that you punched King Qi Li You back then, and now you are acting like an acquaintance to the father-in-law of King Qi, and it's easy to do things, you are really big-hearted...
While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Civil Affairs Yamen.
Fang Jun walked in with his hands behind his back, taking square steps and swaggering in. He said to Ren Zhongliu: "So we must see the essence through the phenomenon, and don't follow what others say..."
The doorman of the Ministry of Civil Affairs did not know Fang Jun, but when he saw a member of the Ministry of Industry and Water Department following him, he guessed that this man was not an ordinary person, so he came out and stopped him, and then said in a friendly manner: "May I ask this Shangguan? What’s important for the Immigration Department?”
Fang Jun said carelessly: "Is Wei Shangshu here?"
"May I ask your surname, Shangguan?"
"I just asked you whether you are here or not?"
"This..." Menzi seemed to have little experience in facing such domineering officials from the Ministry of Immigration. He was a little overwhelmed for a moment. He wanted to say that he was not there, but he was afraid that it would really delay the business; he wanted to ask who this person was. But this dark-faced boy was wearing a crimson official robe and a silverbait bag, but he didn’t dare to ask...
Ren Zhong sweated on his forehead and thought to himself, you are having a holiday with Wei Ting and Wei Shangshu, and you still have the intention to embarrass yourself here?
Then he stepped forward and said: "This is the newly appointed Minister of Fang Junfang of the Ministry of Industry. Please come in and inform... Wei Shangshu."
The man was shocked. Is this the famous Fang Jun?
Fortunately, I was cautious. If I had scolded him like usual, maybe I would have been kicked by this coward? The key is that kicking is in vain...
He quickly said: "You two, please wait a moment. The younger one will come as soon as he goes."
After saying that, he quickly ran into the inner courtyard to report the news. As he ran, he was thinking, you are just trying to show off your power to a small disciple like me. Who doesn’t know about your attack on His Highness the King of Qi and wants to see our Lord Shangshu? ? It’s just a disgrace to yourself, go ahead and dream!
But after a while, the disciple came back, his attitude was more respectful than before, he nodded and bowed with a smile: "Secretary of the House, Master Shangshu invites you!"
Fang Jun said "hmm" and said to Ren Zhongliu: "You stay here for a while."
He walked into the courtyard with a swaying figure and went straight to the lobby of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The man still looked confused, it didn’t make sense! This Fang Jun had beaten His Highness King Qi, so he should be very unpopular with the Lord Shangshu. But why did the Lord Shangshu look very happy instead of not being angry at all when he went to report it?
In the end, Menzi came to a conclusion: the relationship between these wealthy families is really bloody...
The lobby of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is even more generous and more impressive than the Ministry of Industry.
After all, the Ministry of Industry took advantage of the nearby buildings and produced and sold its own products, while the Ministry of Civil Affairs, as the financial center of the entire Tang Dynasty, was something that almost all departments looked up to, and it was nothing compared to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which was "the best in the world". It's inferior, and it's rich in oil and water, so the office environment is nothing to say.
Wei Ting is still under fifty this year, which is a good age for him to be strong and energetic. He is not tall, but he is restrained, gentle and polite, with a gentle temperament from a noble family coming to his face.
"Haha, my nephew is here, I'm afraid he won't do anything good, right?"
Seeing Fang Jun come in, Wei Ting, Minister of Civil Affairs, actually stood up in person, took Fang Jun's hand affectionately, and pulled him to sit down at the table. He almost scared the little official who was responsible for pouring tea and water in the lobby until his eyes bulged. come out!
My Lord Shangshu is usually very reserved and never smiles when talking to everyone. I'm afraid he won't be so happy when his own son is here, right?
Fang Jun was also a little flattered. Not to mention the official position of the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the family background of the "Chengnan Weidu" Wei family, just the status of a prince and father-in-law did not require such condescension.
Although he and Li You have "reconciled", then Wei Ting is not only no longer an enemy, but also one of his own, but there is no need to be so low-key.
Of course, you must ask for something when you are polite. Fang Jun does not think that he is so handsome that he alarms the city of Chang'an...
Wei Ting pulled Fang Jun to sit down and said with a smile: "Yesterday, His Highness wrote a letter, mentioning the negotiation with your nephew in Qizhou. It is a pity! But he also mentioned the friendship between you two. , The words are sincere, which makes me very happy. ”
The so-called negotiation refers to Fang Jun's original agreement with Li You to smuggle glass overseas. At the Zhengdan court meeting, the glass method was "donated", and the matter naturally dropped.
And the so-called friendship, of course, refers to the entanglement between Li You and the Wu family, the remnant of Liu Heitai. This is to remind Fang Jun that the matter is over, so don’t bring it up again. At worst, I will give it to you. All you need to do is compensate...
Fang Jun laughed, no wonder he was so polite, wasn't he just afraid that he would talk nonsense...
But it's comfortable to work with smart people. You didn't say anything, they were already prepared.
We were given face by others, so we couldn't do anything wrong. Fang Jun said a little shyly: "I had a misunderstanding with His Highness King Qi, and I regret it even now. But as the saying goes, no fight, no acquaintance, the unpleasantness has passed. My nephew and King Qi have similar temperaments, so we can get along very well.”
Then let's make a statement and won't mention the past.
Wei Ting heard the elegant meaning of Xiange and laughed: "If anyone calls my nephew a stick or a coward in front of someone in the future, I will spit in his face! I came here today, but I have something to do?"
Fang Jun then explained in detail what happened to his former Minister of Water Affairs.
Wei Ting disagreed and said cheerfully: "Rules are dead, how can we ignore the spring flood for such a trivial matter? Later, a certain person will send a message to the Duzhi Division that the allocation of the Ministry of Industry and Water Division will be the same as in previous years! Just send a subordinate to the good nephew. Now he is also a minister. He doesn't need to do everything, but it makes people look down on him."
Fang Jun thanked me very gratefully, and then said with some embarrassment: "My nephew has taken office as a new official, and he really wants to do something to show his father, so as not to scold me all the time for not seeking progress..."
Wei Ting looked at Fang Jun thoughtfully and said with a smile: "What parent doesn't want their son to succeed? You have to understand Fang Xiang's hard work. I am in love with my nephew. There is no need to mince words, but there is no harm in saying it."
Fang Jun looked a little embarrassed and said hesitantly: "The Ministry of Water Resources has obtained a new shipbuilding method, but due to financial constraints, it has not been able to test it. My nephew didn't want to do something, so he thought what if Being able to put this matter on the agenda can be considered a credit, but my nephew also understands that he is a little impatient..."
The so-called right to use it is invalid upon expiration.
Since you want to show your attitude, I will give you a chance to show your attitude...
Fang Jun had been an official and knew how frustrating it was to live a life of digging and digging, so he wanted to take the opportunity to get more out of Wei Ting's hands.
Of course, Fang Jun didn't think that Wei Ting was someone who could be manipulated by others, so he spoke very flexibly and left a way out for himself to avoid being too embarrassed by being rejected outright.
Unexpectedly, it was not at all what he thought.
Wei Ting happily praised: "You are ambitious! This is what young people should do. If you don't make a career, how can you live up to your majesty's trust and the training of your elders? Go back and make a plan. As long as it does not exceed 200,000 yuan, I will approve it for you!”
Fang Jun was overjoyed, this was so unexpected!
He quickly stood up and said: "Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your support. My nephew is very grateful!"
Wei Ting chuckled and said with deep meaning: "It's been a while since I had a drink with the Prime Minister. When my nephew comes home, I want to say a message for me. Thank you to the Prime Minister for your appreciation and recommendation!"
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized that this person was recommended by his father and was going to be promoted?
It turns out that this favor is for my father to see, and it has nothing to do with me...(End of Chapter)