[4200+, barely enough to make up for two-in-one.]

However, it was said that Jiao Shun came out of the Baigong Department and since he did not have to deal with the trouble of writing the manuscript after five revisions, he returned to the miscellaneous office and directly called all the officials in the office and began to formally ask questions about government affairs.

In fact, there were not many people. Counting Jiao Shun himself, there were only seven people with serious official status, and only six people were actually present.

Even though the courtroom that serves as a living room is not large, it still looks empty and unpopular.

Moreover, there was not even a wooden frame in the public case, so Jiao Shun, who was used to watching costume dramas, always felt that something was missing in his hands.

Let’s not mention these details for now.

But at the beginning, Zhao Yan nervously handed over the contract document as agreed yesterday - to put it bluntly, it was a phased work summary.

Jiao Shun flipped through it casually and saw that some of the important things he had noticed in the past few days were basically mentioned in it, so he silently pressed it down with a paperweight and asked again: "Besides this, what else have you done recently?"

Is there any official business that I need to take care of?"

Zhao Yan was slightly relieved and glanced at the document under the paperweight with the corner of his eye. He didn't know whether he should be happy or worried.

"Cough~"

In the end, Liu Changyou coughed dryly, and then he woke up. He took half a step back and said, "There hasn't been any important business recently, except for this year's Tan Jing. Since the chief officer of the institute has been vacant,

It hasn’t been sent to Beijing yet..."

Having said this, he quickly clarified: "The lower officials and others are fine, but if they lack the filial piety from the superiors, I'm afraid they will be sad at the end of the year."

Isn’t this ice respect and carbon respect an unspoken rule of officialdom?

How come it can be said openly?

Jiao Shun said suspiciously: "What do you mean?"

"In my opinion, should we issue a formal reminder?"

This is getting more and more nonsense.

Isn't issuing a document urging people to send charcoal as tribute to others the same as openly asking for bribes?

For a moment, Jiao Shun even began to wonder if this guy was trying to dig a hole for himself again.

But to use this kind of thing as a trap is too brainless and straightforward, not to mention that he has just handed over such a big deal...

Perhaps seeing Jiao Shun's doubts, Zhao Yan hurriedly explained: "It is impossible to express clearly in writing. Your Excellency only needs to sign an official document to routinely urge everyone to prepare for cold and frost resistance. I will understand it now."

"

Tsk~

Hearing what he said, he was familiar with the road, Jiao Shun smacked his lips and asked: "Is there any precedent?"

"It's like this every year."

Weird people all like to be officials!

Since it is an official practice, Jiao Shunzi will not deliberately break it - besides, he is eager to have more gray income like this.

Therefore, he ordered: "Then you can find two old articles and I will imitate them and write one."

Zhao Yan was overjoyed and couldn't wait to bow and responded: "I'll go to the archive room to check it out later!"

It seems that even if this guy's family is not waiting for rice to be cooked, I'm afraid they won't be very wealthy.

If this is the case, he can be called incorruptible - after all, the handyman office is not one of those Qingshui yamen, and it is easy to make some money.

Jiao Shun asked again: "What about other than that? Isn't there any serious official business?"

"Speak to your lord."

This time, the Prime Minister Liu Changyou stood up and bowed: "Most of the mundane affairs accumulated previously have been dealt with, and some of the newly issued orders have established rules to follow. According to the rules, only formalities are required.

Just put it on record - if your Excellency wants to take a look at it, I will order the boss this afternoon to submit it as soon as possible."

Even though the management method of the handyman office is to focus on the large and let go of the small, it is an extensive management, but Jiao Shun wants to do everything personally, but he is afraid that he has to hire three or five masters to help him first.

Unfortunately, he hasn't even found half of it yet.

So we can only further filter: "What are the more important orders?"

"If you are new, you will probably be on the Ordnance Department's list."

Order from the Ordnance Department?

Jiao Shun suddenly became energetic. As a man, how could he not be interested in the passion of iron and fire?

"Our institute actually has an order from the Ordnance Department?"

"Of course there are, there are quite a few more."

Liu Changyou counted his treasures with his fingers: "The gun stock, gun strap, lead and cork, the glue used to bond the gun body - and the tassels on the officers' badges are all provided by our institute.

"

Well……

This has nothing to do with Jiao Shun's fantasy of iron and fire.

So he suddenly stopped showing up, waved his hand and said: "I have just asked the department to report some matters, and I don't have time to ask about them for the time being. You just follow the established rules - but remember, now the Ordnance Department has initially set up a

, keep an eye on them up and down, don’t hit someone’s gun at this time!”

"Don't worry, sir. I will supervise you even though you are in a humble position, and I will never dare to make any omissions."

Liu Changyou responded respectfully, but it was hard to tell what he was thinking on his old face that looked like terraced fields.

"Besides those orders?"

Jiao Shun asked for the third time, and this time Liu Changyou turned his attention to Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said: "Sir, because you had to observe the government for ten days, the reception banquet was also postponed. Now that the observation of the government has been completed, the rules should be followed

You still have to make up for it.”

It turns out that Liu Changyou came to see Wu Tianci yesterday to discuss this matter.

Jiao Shun suddenly realized. Although he was looking forward to the chef's skills, he pretended to say: "Since I have already missed it, how can I spend more money on you?"

"No expense, no expense!"

Zhao Yanlian said: "It's our own craftsmanship that allows Wu Limu to show off... Huh? Where is Wu Limu?"

Halfway through, he realized that Wu Tianci was not present.

Liu Changyou hurriedly said: "Wu Limu is not in the office for the time being because he has been sent by his superiors."

He was sent by his superiors to hold a birthday banquet for Shangguan Zhangshao.

Jiao Shun didn't bother to expose it. After all, he also wanted to try Wu Tianci's craftsmanship. If he put eye drops on him first, how could he trust him to clean up the table tomorrow?

Zhao Yan also skipped this section out of interest and asked again: "I wonder if you like meat or vegetarian dishes?"

Jiao Shun has always been fond of meat, so he thought about it and said: "Of course it's meat..."

Halfway through the conversation, I noticed that Zhao Yan had a strange expression on his face, and then he suddenly realized that he was asking about meat and vegetables.

In this regard, he is also a carnal master.

But I am afraid that someone will take the lead - although most of my colleagues have changed their faces, those few are still sharpening their knives.

"It's better to be more modest."

Jiao Shun regretfully chose the vegetarian meal, and then said: "I will ask for some good wine from the Duke's Mansion, and we will not come home until we are drunk!"

Zhao Yan hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "Lao Wu's craftsmanship is paired with the fine wine from the Duke's mansion. We will be blessed tomorrow!"

After reporting these two "private matters" one after another, when I asked again, there was nothing to say.

This made Jiao Shun feel incredible.

After all, it is a central department that controls tens of thousands of craftsmen. No matter how extensive the management is, it shouldn't be so idle, right?

"Your Excellency, you don't know something."

Zhao Yan explained: "Since Yu Heng's official division was split in August, we have lost the chief officer in our office. Therefore, we have written orders to suspend the production of watches and request funds for other matters. Nowadays, I have written about cold protection, and I am afraid that all localities will not be able to submit reports."

It's coming like snowflakes."

Tsk~

Sure enough, it is a bureaucracy. It can suspend some functions for two months casually. Surprisingly, it has not caused any big trouble. Why does this sound a bit like the US government under Sichuan Bao?

But if it is like what Zhao Yan said, hiring a master is imminent. At least he needs someone to help him with the paperwork and checking the accounts.

…………

Jiao Shun originally thought that by the afternoon at the latest, Zhao Yi would call him over to ask for details, or give him a staged reply.

Who would have thought to wait until the official office was dismissed, and he didn't see any movement within the department - it can only be said that he once again overestimated the efficiency of these bureaucrats.

The whole journey was silent.

When I got home, I heard Xiangling report Si Qi's reply, and also mentioned that Baoyu was coming to ask for advice.

This is a bit strange. Although he was not very serious when he was studying in the Red Mansion, he also knew that Jia Baoyu hated remarks about official career and economics. He never thought that he would take the initiative to ask for advice on these things now.

In addition to being curious, he sent Shuan Zhu over to inform him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Shuan Zhu left, a guest came to his house.

Fortunately, he was not a serious guest, so it didn't stop Jia Baoyu from visiting him - this person was none other than the Drunken Vajra Ni Er.

Although the back-up plan originally planned did not take effect, Ni Erli's hard work cannot be wiped out.

In order to repay his merit, Jiao asked Wang Xifeng for two "tire repair licenses" on his behalf, with which he could enjoy the same treatment as an "official stall".

Although the profit is far less than that of loan sharking and gambling, it is worse than the steady flow of water. Nowadays, it is a one-man business to guarantee profits despite droughts and floods.

Therefore, Ni Er specially brought gifts to express his gratitude.

He originally didn't dare to make mistakes in front of Lai Shun, but now that it was Uncle Jiao, he was even more frightened. He just sat down with his head tilted, and he was full of auspicious words for New Year greetings.

"We can be considered friends in need."

Jiao Shun smiled and said, "Don't be so rigid. Just do whatever you want to do on weekdays."

Because he remembered that Ni Ercheng hangs out on the street all day long, and knows many people from all walks of life, he took the initiative to ask: "Do you know a poor scholar who is idle at home? It is best to have some accounting skills, and can write and do calculations."

"this……"

Ni Er scratched his head and wondered: "There are quite a few poor scholars who are doing nothing but doing business, but those who have some skills in accounting are mostly doing errands in shops."

Hearing what he said, Jiao Shun suddenly understood.

I had previously wanted to find a master who was well versed in the ins and outs of officialdom, so I took it for granted that I wanted to find a scholar.

But now that we just want to find someone who can do ghostwriting and settle accounts, wouldn't it be more convenient to directly recruit a few accountants?

Moreover, these people do not have the trouble of the masters' real calculations and false aloofness, which can save a lot of effort in intrigues.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard Ni Er slap his thigh and say: "By the way, I suddenly thought of a very suitable candidate! There is a man named Zhang in Changshengfang, who was originally the head of the village.

After being sued by the lawsuit, my family's financial situation was ruined. Apart from Zhang Cheng, the accounts are very clear."

The head of Huangzhuang?

Not everyone can do this job. If you can hire a master, you may not be much worse than those who specialize in this job.

but……

Even though he had been the head of the Imperial Manor, he didn't know whether he would be willing to come here and submit to himself.

"It must be yes!"

Ni Er hurriedly said: "Because his son Zhang Hua owed a lot of debt, I brought people to visit him several times and forced him to almost wear his pants. Now that the adults want to promote him, what else can he be unwilling to do?"

!”

This was really an unexpected surprise. Jiao Shun immediately asked him to write down the person's address, planning to ask his father to help him investigate first.

If the situation is really as Ni Er said, when Xiu Mu is away, he will take the initiative to recruit people.

Just as he was talking, the woman guarding the door came in to report that Second Master Bao had arrived.

Ni Er was startled, and before Jiao Shun could say anything, he rushed to apologize and ran out.

Jiao also let him go, and then went straight outside, only to see Baoyu had already crossed the courtyard gate and was stretching his neck to look around.

So he asked curiously: "Brother, what is this?"

Baoyu didn't shy away from it, and said loudly: "I used to see Xiangling at Sister Bao's place often, but I'm a little worried about it after not seeing her for more than a month."

This kid...

I don’t know whether to say whether he is sincere or just talking nonsense.

Jiao Shun didn't tolerate him, so he smiled and said: "I have accepted her as a member of the house. I'd better worry less about her in the future to avoid misunderstandings."

Baoyu's face suddenly stiffened, and he had the intention to complain about Jiao Shunniu chewing peonies, but he was too hasty. But after all, he knew that as an outsider, he couldn't make irresponsible remarks on other people's private affairs.

So he lowered his head dully and mumbled in response childishly.

The attacker from behind hurriedly stepped forward and interrupted with a smile: "Second Master, didn't you come here to ask for advice? Why did you mention Xiangling instead?"

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Baoyu became more and more listless.

It was a lie that he came to ask for advice, but the visit to Xiangling was the main thing. Now that he has obtained the 'accurate letter', how can he be willing to ask for advice?

So I simply stopped making excuses, bowed my hands with a grimace, and said, "Brother, can you lend me a copy of the political discussion paper you wrote yesterday? The master ordered me to write an article based on it. If I don't have the original manuscript to compare and learn from,

It’s really a bit difficult to handle.”

Tsk~

Feelings come to ask for manuscripts, but what kind of visit is this?

Subconsciously he glanced at Xiren, but saw that her face was full of embarrassment, and he obviously didn't expect Baoyu to act like this.

Jiao Shun originally wanted to show off in front of this naughty boy and take revenge on him for ignoring his 'hate' back then, but now that he is making such a fuss, he has lost interest.

So he said: "Brother, wait a moment, I will go find the original manuscript."

With that said, he went into the house and asked Yu Chui'er for the third version of the manuscript that he had put away yesterday. Although some notes and deletions were added and it looked very messy, it should still be able to be used for comparison and reference.

So he rolled it up casually and returned to the courtyard.

Unexpectedly, in just such a short time, Baoyu would be as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. Qingwen tried her best to stop him, fearing that he would have disappeared long ago.

Huh?

Why is Qingwen here too? It seemed like she was missing just now, right?

Just as he was puzzled, Xiren saw Jiao Shun coming out and explained hurriedly: "Uncle Jiao, don't get me wrong. We heard that Miss Shi Da has arrived, so..."

"Stop stopping me!"

At this time, Baoyu said anxiously, "She must have something important to do when she comes home so late. What can I do if I just give you a few words of reprimand from the master? But we must not miss her important event!"

have to say.

Although this guy often behaves erratically and erratically, it is not unreasonable for him to please so many sisters.

As the saying goes, "Pan Donkey and Deng Xiaoxian", except for the second item which is temporarily difficult to verify, he actually occupied approximately four items.

On the other hand, Uncle Jiao himself can only take action on the second item...

Jiao Shun didn't know whether to admire or despise him, so he stepped forward and handed the manuscript to him, and said smoothly: "Brother, I'm in a hurry to go, so I won't stop you, but I'll wait until you finish the manuscript."
Chapter completed!