On the first day of the second month, Qingshu took Honggu and Yao Menglan out after breakfast.

When he went to the Ministry of Revenue’s Office, Qingshu handed the official letter from the Ministry of Revenue to two gatekeepers: “I am Lin Qingshu, I’m here to report to the Ministry of Revenue today.”

Everyone in the capital knew that she was appointed as the head of the Shandong Qing Lisi, and it was impossible for these two strong men to know.

The two of them had speculations when they saw Qingshu. After reading the official letter, they said respectfully: "Mr. Lin, the Shandong Qingli Office is in the first door that turns left."

"Thank you."

The size of the yamen in the Ministry of Revenue is also related to its attributes and nature, and it is much larger than that of the Ministry of Rites. Qingshu went to the first door on the left according to the instructions of the gatekeeper, and then saw a large yard. There was a row of wing rooms on the left and right of the yard, and the wing rooms were lined up very long. There were vermilion red lanterns hanging at each door, with the names of each Qing official department written on it.

Qingshu looked at it, then walked towards the room of Shandong Qinglisi.

When Qingshu entered the room, he saw four people inside. These four people were sitting in different positions, some were looking at the file, some were looking at the account book while planning, and some were lowering their heads to write things.

Hearing the footsteps, two people raised their heads. One of the officials with tender faces stood up and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Qingshu bowed and said, "I am Lin Qingshu, and I will report to the Ministry of Revenue today."

Although Qingshu's grade is only a sixth rank, she is the third rank lady, so she doesn't have to be humble in front of the four people.

As soon as these words came, the three officials who were still sitting also stood up.

All four of them gave Qingshu a gift, and then they all said with a smile: "You are polite, Lord Lin."

The youngest one quickly moved out a stool and looked at Qingshu respectfully: "Mr. Lin is exhausted all the way, sit down and rest first."

Qingshu shook his head and said, "No, I'm not tired."

After saying that, she looked at the people and asked, "I wonder which of you is Dr. Lu?"

Because Fu Jingen was in the Ministry of Revenue before, Qingshu knew something about Lu Shangshu and the Right Assistant Minister. Unfortunately, she didn't know much about the people below. However, after knowing that the emperor intended to ask her to serve in the Ministry of Revenue, Qingshu asked Jiang Fangfei to inquire about all the officials with the highest number of officials in the Ministry of Revenue. Therefore, Qingshu, an official of the sixth rank and above of the Ministry of Revenue, knew the details of several officials from the Shandong Qingli Department.

Hearing her inquiry, the oldest official among the four stood up and said with a kind look on his face: "Mr. Lin, I am the one."

After saying that, he introduced all three others. Standing on his left was Jiang Yuanwailang, and the other two were clerks. The surname of Cao, who said he wanted to carry a stool for Qingshu, and the surname of Mao.

Qingshu bowed to the three of them politely.

After introducing the three people, Dr. Lu said very politely: "Master Lin, please wait for a moment. The official will go and report to the Minister."

Qingshu pretended to be surprised and asked, "Mr. Lu, I am just a small in charge, don't you need to quit Lord Yang, right?"

The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, named Yang, was a person who knew the current affairs in accordance with Fu Jingen. He knew that Fu Jingen was a celebrity in front of the emperor, so he often cooperated in business. Fu Jingen was also a very skilled person, so the two got along well.

Langzhong Lu explained: "Mr. Yang specifically instructed him that Lord Lin should inform him when he came to report. Lord Lin also asked you to wait for a while, and the official will come back soon."

When Qingshu heard this, he nodded and said, "Then I'll bother Lord Lu to come."

After Doctor Lu went out, Shuli Cao asked politely: "Mr. Lin, I don't know what tea do you like to drink?"

As he rushed to him, the clerk looked down on him very much, and he himself stood there without moving. As for Yuanwailang, after saying hello, he sat back in his seat and continued to settle the accounts.

“I like to drink rose tea.”

Cao Shuli said embarrassedly: "We don't have any flower tea."

"It's okay, you can drink boiled water."

Because officials like to drink tea, there is ready-made boiled water in the tea room. Cao Shuli smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, wait for a moment, and the official will bring you water."

Qingshu did not refuse this time, and she said to Honggu: "You can follow Lord Cao."

In this way, if you have to drink water, just let Honggu go and get it.

Qingshu was not used to sharing cups with others, so he brought a cup of water for the tangle of lotus. After drinking half a cup of water, Qingshu asked, "Mr. Cao, I wonder what Qingli and the officials are busy with on weekdays?"

In order to gain Qingshu's favor, Cao Shuli told Qingshu everything he knew: "It is mainly in charge of money and grain, salt tax, tea tax and tax administration. In addition, the department has set up gold department, civil department, warehouse department and fire room..."

Before coming, Qingshu found out what the Qinglisi Department wanted to handle, but it was not as detailed as Cao Shuli said. After listening, Qingshu bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Cao, for your advice."

Cao Shuli replied with a bow and said with a smile: "You are polite, Lord Lin."

As he was talking, Doctor Lu brought a middle-aged man with a national face over here.

When Qingshu saw the visitor, he immediately bowed and said, "You have met Lord Yang."

She went to the Yang family for a banquet and met Yang Xi at the Yang family.

Yang Xi said kindly: "Mr. Lin, don't be so polite, please sit down!"

"No, just stand up."

After pausing, Qingshu asked directly: "Sir Yang, don't you know what I'm responsible for?"

Yang Xi didn't expect her to be so straightforward, and said with a smile: "Your specific affairs will be arranged by Lord Lu. There is no rush to do this, I will take you to the office first."

Qingshu was a little surprised and asked, "Would I not be working here?"

Yang Xi shook his head and said, "It's too crowded here. I'll ask Lord Lu to free up the room next to you for office use."

Qingshu did not refuse. He specially set a room for her to use. He must have felt that her woman's identity and other officials had a reputation for living in the same room. But this is also good, it is much more convenient to do things alone.

The room Yang Xi mentioned was actually a small house next to Shandong Qinglisi. This house was very small, and there was no extra room for tables, chairs and two rows of bookcases. However, the windows were changed, it was very large and there was plenty of light.

After seeing this, Honggu couldn't help but say, "Madam, it's too small here, and you can't even put two extra chairs."

Yang Xi explained: "Mr. Lin, I also want to arrange a larger room for you, but the house in Yanei has always been relatively tense."

This small room is still a place to store archives, and it has caused some criticism to free up this room.

Qingshu felt very satisfied and said with a smile: "It's great to have a separate house, Lord Yang has trouble."

In the entire Ministry of Revenue, only the Secretary of the Household Department and the two ministers have independent houses. The others share the same house with others. It is also because of her identity as a woman, which makes her special.

"Just Mr. Lin doesn't dislike him."

Yang Xi also had many things to deal with, so he told Doctor Lu to leave after he gave a few words.
Chapter completed!