Zhou Changshou cupped his hands and said: "Changshou understands the truth, but Changshou also has his own reasons."
"The Capital Prefecture is different from others. If you want to make achievements here, you must use extraordinary methods, even extreme methods. Some methods cannot be achieved by just relying on dozens of government officials. Only formal methods can be achieved.
Only the army has sufficient deterrence and execution capabilities. If His Highness believes in longevity, then next summer, longevity will make His Highness see a completely different capital."
Li Chen turned to look at Zhou Changshou, and after a moment, he said: "I can give it to you, but not in the name of Yu Linwei. How about... in the name of Dongchang Jinyiwei?"
Zhou Changshou's expression was somewhat reluctant. He looked up at Li Chen, hoping that his expression would make Li Chen understand his reluctance. However, when Zhou Changshou saw Li Chen's face gradually darkening, he immediately said wisely: "That's it."
…That’s all we have to do.”
Li Chen snorted softly and said: "It's not that I'm stingy, nor that I'm concerned about your loyalty, but that it's a systemic issue that affects the whole body. Once I open my mouth easily, it will easily lead to suspicion and attack from all sides.
When the time comes for people to follow suit, it will be very troublesome."
"In addition to the governor of the capital, you can also hold the position of deputy director of the East Factory."
Li Chen added: "With this part-time job, it will be more convenient for you to mobilize Dongchang's resources."
Zhou Changshou was shocked and said: "Mr. Dongchang? Wasn't that done by eunuchs?"
"So you are the deputy."
Li Chen said angrily: "Do you think anyone can be a factory official? Even with this deputy position, you have a high position of authority. You are the real boss in the capital. You can mobilize everything from intelligence to informants to armed forces without going through the process.
Others, this is more useful than the 500-man army you mentioned before, just tell me whether you want it or not."
Zhou Changshou only hesitated for a moment, then nodded immediately and said: "I want it!"
Li Chen laughed and said: "Okay, this means we have reached a consensus. After the annual leave is over and the Yamen starts working, the official letter from the Ministry of Personnel will be sent to you. At that time, you will also come with your appointment.
As for the certificate, official uniform, and official seal, since what you want is a deterrent effect, I will also announce the part-time job of your deputy factory manager. In this way, you are finally satisfied?"
Zhou Changshou really wanted to tell Li Chen that he was actually not very willing to take the position of deputy factory manager, but when it came to this, he really had no position or reason to continue to be entangled, so he could only sigh and said: "Wei Wei
Sir, thank you very much, His Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Chen laughed, waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's already getting late. Let's go back without delaying the New Year's Eve dinner for you two brothers."
Zhou Changshou bowed again and left with complicated emotions and thoughts.
After coming out of the East Palace, Zhou Changshou got on the carriage, took a detour first to buy some side dishes at high prices before the restaurant closed, and carried two bottles of wine before returning to Zhou Ping'an's house in the capital.
With Zhou Pingan's identity and status, he can naturally be assigned a big house. Although Zhou Changshou has no interest in these external things, as long as he is not an ascetic or a pervert, no one will refuse to make his life more comfortable, so this house
The house surrounded by four houses became the home of the Zhou brothers in the capital.
When Zhou Changshou came back, Zhou Ping'an was sitting in the yard, leaning on the stone table in an awkward manner, holding a chess book in his hand to compare and review.
"Coming?"
Chapter completed!