Zhang Heng pays attention to methods in doing things. Even if he reduces expenses, he will not act recklessly. He must spend what should be spent and cut off what should not be spent. He especially focuses on squeezing out unnecessary expenditures.

However, even so, the resentment of Cao Shu Baisi still exists. After all, it is extremely painful for them to have these originally free money cut off. After all, it is hard to let go of good money.

Zhang Heng is not afraid of offending people, nor does he want to offend them for nothing, so he fights and pulls when doing things, just like Zhang Kui. After cutting the expenses of the Court of Justice, Zhang Heng made another promise, and it was in favor of others.

Something that is not expensive.

With Zhang Kui's qualifications, he should have been promoted, but because he had no background in the court, his promotion was slower. For such a person, Zhang Heng was naturally willing to push him.

With such a push, Zhang Kui naturally no longer had any grudge against Zhang Heng, and when he returned to the Court of Justice, he would naturally help Zhang Heng settle the matter.

As for people like Zhao Shimin, Zhang Heng knew how to treat people with affection and courtesy. Although he waved his sleeves when he left, he was just angry at the time, and he would naturally think about it later.

However, these are just small roads. What is really important is that Zhang Heng went straight on the main road.

Zhang Heng was fair and impartial to all departments of the Cao Department. He would not deduct the expenditures that should be made, and resolutely cut off the expenditures that should not be made. No one would be given face.

After a month of this, the various voices of complaint gradually disappeared, and no one seriously filed a lawsuit against Zhao Zhen. Instead, one voice gradually gained the upper hand.

"Ji Xiang, do you know what is being said outside recently?"

Ding Shougong's face was filled with admiration and joy.

Zhang Heng was lying on the table, and various account books and classics were scattered around. This was the information he used to study the expenditures of various departments. After hearing Ding Shougong's words, Zhang Heng's handsome face emerged from behind the books: "Say

What happened?"

Ding Shougong said with a smile: "You were very angry about the cuts in the expenses of the Department of Cao. Some people even clamored to sue you in front of the officials. Of course, they did not sue. After all, they did not occupy the office.

It makes sense, but there is still resentment after all.

But recently, there have been fewer and fewer such angry words. The reason is that you are impartial and down-to-earth, and every reason for cutting expenses is very sufficient.

Just reacted.

In addition, you treat all institutions equally, so everyone is convinced. It is said that you are not worried about the shortage but the inequality. You are truly fair and just, so everyone is convinced.

Now people outside are saying that Zhang Juzheng is the true minister of the Song Dynasty!"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Then I have to thank them for their understanding..."

Zhang Heng looked at Ding Shougong and said: "...So Old Ding, have you learned anything from me doing these things?"

Ding Shougong was stunned when he heard this and said, "Please give me some advice."

Zhang Heng said: "You follow me to do things, and you also know that I am not an upright gentleman. I also have to have methods and means to do things, but methods and means are only assistants. The most important thing is to do things in the right way.

I cut the expenditures of various agencies mainly to target the unreasonable parts. This is a means, but treating everyone equally is the right way. If everyone gets the same treatment, they will not feel resentful.

In this way, things are done and we can protect ourselves. This is the right way."

Ding Shougong suddenly realized it as if he had been enlightened, and said gratefully: "Thank you Ji Xiang for your teachings. With your words, I don't know what my future will be like, but I will have no problem staying upright and protecting myself!"

Zhang Heng nodded with satisfaction, Ding Shougong was worth cultivating.

Later, Wei Zhengde, the Kongmu Officer of the Salt and Iron Department, came over. Zhang Heng continued as usual, consulting on various official matters of the Salt and Iron Department, and some of them would also give suggestions.

In recent times, although Zhang Heng has been busy dealing with the matter of reducing expenses, he still calls Wei Zhengde and Sang Yuanji over every day. He does not give them any tasks. He just calls them over to ask about official matters, so that Wei Zhengde and Sang Yuanji

Yuanji has become accustomed to coming here every day.

This is Zhang Heng Runyu's quiet way. Although he doesn't arrange things for them to do, he often calls them to consult on some matters, and they gradually get used to it.

Then when they encountered something at work, they would ask Zhang Heng for advice, and Zhang Heng would naturally give him advice. Gradually, they became accustomed to reporting things to Zhang Heng.

In this way, the power of Wu Ding and others was gradually taken away. All of this happened bit by bit and was not very noticeable. Before he knew it, Zhang Heng had achieved the goal of controlling the three divisions.

control.

Thanks to Zhang Heng's efforts, the expenses reduction issue of Cao Shubai Division gradually disappeared without causing a big commotion.

At the end of the month, Ding Shougong did some statistics and was pleasantly surprised to report to Zhang Heng that on the premise that the tax revenue had dropped by 20,000 yuan, and after Zhang Heng's wave of expenditure cuts, it was able to barely keep the same.

Moreover, the money that should be spent was not spent less, and the projects that should be spent were not stopped!

Zhao Zhen has been paying attention to this matter. Because of the expense issue, the Third Division has already planted two Third Division envoys in a short period of time, but such a big hole was filled up silently under Zhang Heng's handling.

Zhao Zhen was overjoyed and quickly summoned Zhang Heng.

"Zhang Qing is really a minister. I was so troubled by this matter that I couldn't sleep every night, and my hair turned a lot whiter. I didn't expect that once Zhang Qing took action, the matter would be solved like this, and not a single person from the Cao Department would come."

Zhang Qing, who came to complain to me, how did you do it?"

Zhang Heng said modestly: "There is no special method. It is to review the expenditures of each department, cut off the unnecessary parts, and then treat all departments equally. In this way, everyone will naturally

Convinced.

Of course, we have to thank Cao Shu Baisi for his understanding of the imperial court. Last year's taxes were indeed reduced sharply, and everyone had to live a hard life, which everyone can understand."

Zhao Zhen said with emotion: "It's such a simple thing, why can't others do it well? I don't know whether it's because of their lack of ability or selfish motives..."

At this point, Zhao Zhen suddenly stopped talking and changed the subject: "Zhang Qing, I asked you to come here today because I want to discuss something with you."

Zhang Heng said quickly: "Please give me your Majesty's instructions."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said: "Don't be so polite... It's just a matter of your appointment. Your presence in the Third Division is of course beneficial to the country and the people. I even want you to be the Third Division Envoy for life. With your help

I look at my money bag and see that I can live ten more years.

However, if you are only restricted to the Third Division, it will be a great loss to the court. For a great talent like you, I don’t want you to get stuck in these chores. You should go to the political hall to plan important and confidential matters, so that you can maximize your chances of success.

Use your abilities!"

Zhang Heng looked at Zhao Zhen in surprise.

Zhao Zhen sighed: "It's hard to find a prime minister who agrees with me. Those who can do things are disobedient, and those who are obedient can't do things. Moreover, as for those who are so-called capable of doing things, haha, they are really not as good as you."

Zhang Heng said quickly: "Your Majesty, please be careful what you say!"

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "I am telling you these truths today, so I am staying away from home."

Zhang Heng took a look, and sure enough, all the subordinates and subordinates were staring at this side, but they were far away, so they probably couldn't hear it. Zhang Heng couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Guan family, you have such high expectations for me, I don't think you can hear me."

I feel a little unbearable."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, take your time, you won't be asked to take the lead all at once, you can follow and learn more, and when you get used to it, I will gradually increase the burden on you. Okay, this matter will be done

Let’s do this first. Anyway, I’ll lay the groundwork for you first so that you can be prepared.”

Zhang Heng nodded, thanked En and left.

In Bianjing in May, there was already a summer atmosphere. Zhang Heng had a lot of things on his mind and was unwilling to ride in the car, so he walked quietly as the car. The little female donkey followed slowly behind. There was a longing figure in the distance. That was

The person Tong Boding sent to protect him is now in a high position and he must be on guard against others. After all, he still has to be protected by someone to feel at ease.

Zhang Heng waved, and someone came over quickly. Zhang Heng said, "Go and talk to your wife. I'll go to my father-in-law's house first."

The man said: "Madam sent someone to say that Prime Minister Zeng has taken her to Zeng's Mansion, and she would like you to come with her."

Zhang Heng smiled when he heard this: "I guess my father-in-law also got the news."

The group changed their itinerary and headed to Zeng Mansion.

Sure enough, when they arrived at Zeng Mansion, Zeng Youwei had already arrived. Knowing that Zhang Heng was coming, she trotted over with a big belly, frightening Zhang Heng to death. She rushed to meet him and said, "My aunt, please take it easy!"

Zeng Youwei chuckled and said coquettishly: "What aunt, I am your wife!"

Zhang Heng chuckled, supported Zeng Youwei, and then slowly walked inside.

Zeng Gongliang saw Zhang Heng, then turned to his wife and said with a smile: "Ju Zheng is here, get ready for dinner."

The family ate happily, and then Zeng Gongliang called Zhang Heng to the study. Zeng Youwei and Mrs. Zeng were both used to it. Every time Zhang Heng came over, Zeng Gongliang would call him to the study to talk for a long time.

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Zeng Gongliang and Zhang Heng came to the study. Hot tea had been brewed. Zeng Gongliang smiled and let Zhang Heng drink it.

Zhang Heng said while drinking tea: "Teacher, do you know what the official said to me today?"

Zeng Gongliang nodded and said with a smile: "I have expected this a long time ago. You don't need to feel sorry. Your talent is a hundred times better than mine. I can't stand in your way."

Zhang Heng shook his head and said, "Teacher, I don't want to go."

Zeng Gongliang's face darkened: "Nonsense! How could you not take advantage of such a good opportunity!

You have to figure out one question: how many people are stuck at this point, and your qualifications will be determined by getting there.

No matter what happens in the future, as long as an official is thinking about you, you can come back at any time.

But if you don’t get promoted, and you don’t have the qualifications, you will end up working as a subordinate in the future, and you may not be able to get promoted for the rest of your life!”

Zhang Heng frowned and said: "Teacher, you are in your prime. It is the time to go up. Wouldn't it be a pity to leave at this time? The same is true for Master Wu. It is the time to make progress.

As for me, I am only twenty-four years old this year, and it is time for me to go to Cao Department Baisiduo to gain experience, and then I will go up there when I am thirty or forty years old, then I will be more secure!"

Zeng Gongliang's face darkened: "You fart! Who knows what will happen ten or twenty years later..."

He lowered his voice and said: "...There are not many emperors who live long. The official family is already nearly forty years old this year. In ten or twenty years, we still don't know who will be the emperor. Now

If the officials appreciate you and want you to go up, you should go up!

I and you, Master Wu, have anticipated this for a long time. Although we two have qualifications, we can't get up for the time being. Wen Yanbo, Song Xiang, Pang Ji, Liang Shi, Liu Hang, Han Qi, etc., who has the qualifications?

No better than I and you, Master Wu, so if we don’t have a special opportunity, we will probably stop here at participating in political affairs.
To be continued...