Chapter 236： 1 new department

"This person... is quite capable."

After hearing Wei Wushuang's report, Xia Fan raised an eyebrow unexpectedly. He originally thought that the officials transferred to Jinxia were mainly to inquire about the situation. To put it bluntly, he was cannon fodder. Therefore, his idea was also very straightforward. Find something for the other party to do. Enable it again, leaving nothing to say on either side.

But in a week, Hong Siqi not only fulfilled the basic requirements for receiving refugees, but also organized a group of people to deal with the next wave of refugees. This is very surprising.

Now the first batch of civil servants are still in training, and the bureau needs people everywhere. Being able to save manpower for him and solve the resettlement problem on his own is undoubtedly a surprise for Jinxia City, which is operating at full capacity.

According to Xia Fan's original plan, when the number of refugees from Leizhou reached a peak, it was necessary to rely on the princess' army to maintain order.

"The prefect is really good," Wei Wushuang agreed. "He is about to become a frequent visitor of the bureau, and he will come every day to ask where a lot of labor is needed. And as far as I know, he is in contact with not only affairs. The bureau, as well as the foreign merchants in the dock area, even had ideas about the elves."

"Oh? Let's talk more about it later?" Xia Fan suddenly became interested. Although the proclaimed "overseas people" and "exotic customs" weaken the concept of monsters on the elves, the long pointed ears are still a symbol of alien in the eyes of most people, so that the residents of the city will not treat the elves. They shouted and killed, but they also maintained a certain social distance. The only ones who were willing to deal with them were the fishermen outside the east city wall.

Unexpectedly, the new prefect has only been here for less than half a month before he has accepted the existence of the elves and tried to expand overseas channels?

"He has observed the tree boat for a period of time, and thinks that fishing, killing, drying, and transporting fish require a lot of manpower, and at the same time, it does not require too much craftsmanship." Wei Wushuang smiled, "Unfortunately there are not many people who can communicate with elves. He couldn't find the way of Master Mo, so he had to give up in the end."

Xia Fan also laughed.

Obviously, Master Hong had to wander around the city in order to take this seat. Compared with the officials he had seen sitting high in the lobby and unable to get out of the door, Hong Siqi was undoubtedly an activist. His ability to adapt to local conditions was enough to prove that he was a doer.

So the question is, how did such an official with a good foundation and a jinshi background got thrown to Jinxia City?

Seeing him express his enthusiasm for effectiveness to the princess on the spot, he doesn't look like a rigid and persistent person.

"But the 10% of the money... Brother Xia, what do you think?" Wei Wushuang hesitated and asked.

As an "inside line" inserted in the facilitator, he almost participated in the whole process, and naturally he saw Hong Siqi privately charging the introduction fee.

Xia Fan didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "What do you think?"

"Uh..." Wei Wushuang touched his head honestly, "If it were before, I would only think that there was no such good thing, and only received 10% of the intermediate fee. At that time, the big bowl food shop and the government had to prepare in advance. I respect the silver. But after having been with Brother Xia for so long, I feel that...some conventional things in the past are not necessarily right."

Xia Fan raised the corner of his mouth with satisfaction. He didn't care what others thought, but Wei Wushuang had been following his old friend since Qingshan Town Shikao. Being able to gradually reverse his thoughts in the deep-rooted secular concepts proves that what he did in Jinxia City has begun to have a different impact, just like a stone thrown into a pond. Although the ripples are small, they will continue to spread.

"Yes, this is not the right course."

"Do you need me to remind him?"

"It doesn't have to be, let him do it first." Xia Fan smiled lightly, "He is not an official trained by the bureau, and he will not necessarily stand on the side of the princess in his future position. As long as it doesn't create substance Damage, I can temporarily close one eye-provided that he can also smoothly complete the task assigned to him by the bureau as he is now."

He can feel that the other party is actually tempting.

He only collected 10% of the silver, and then spent most of it in organizing the refugee reception team. It is estimated that he was exploring the attitude of him and the princess.

Hong Siqi can be a little jealous, and will not stretch his hand too long in a short time.

In the final analysis, the management talents of Jinxiacheng are too short.

"I understand." Wei Wushuang nodded.

"By the way, I want to set up a new branch recently to manage the trading and reserves of staple food." Xia Fan changed the subject, "The number of refugees is still growing. The risk of relying solely on Gaoshan County to supply food is too high. Before winter, I plan to buy a batch of grain from other places in Qiguo. The price is not a problem, the more the quantity the better."

"This requires channels and contacts to handle things well." Wei Wushuang pondered. "The news came that Daqi did not harvest this year. There must be a surplus of civilian food, but I am afraid it is too late to find farmers to collect them."

"I think so too." Xia Fan looked at his old friend with interest, "How about calling your father?"

Wei Wushuang didn't react for a while, "What?"

"I mean, let your father work in the new branch and make unified purchases in the outer states."

"Brother Xia, this...I'm afraid it's wrong." Wei Wushuang's first reaction was to refuse, "It's true that although my father is a grain merchant, he has the habits of a businessman I'm afraid of hurting this official."

"Are you worried that he would go to jail right in front of him?"

Wei Wushuang smiled bitterly, "I'm really afraid of it."

"Don't worry, I have no plans to let him be in charge of the grain department." Xia Fan said dismissively, "In fact, I want you to be the minister."

The other party was stunned.

"Although the Bureau of Affairs cannot seal the official title of the court, the ministerial remuneration and salary will be in line with those of the five-rank official, which is a big improvement for you."

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"Isn't this... letting my father do things under my hands?" Wei Wushuang was dumbfounded.

"What's wrong, didn't he'kick you out of the house' before?" Xia Fan shrugged, "In addition, I will ask others for advice, but not you." He said seriously, "Brother Wei, I need you to stabilize the food bags of the people in Jinxia City-only you can check it, and I can rest assured."

Wei Wushuang was silent for a moment and then slowly nodded, "Since Brother Xia trusts me, I will do it."

After finalizing the food ministry, Xia Fan left the Privy Council and rode to the North City Mechanics Bureau.

If only the refugees are resettled outside the city, these people will always be refugees instead of becoming the permanent residents of Jinxia City one day.

They must be allowed to live in the city and have a stable income before they can truly belong here.

This requires a lot of houses and a lot of jobs.

Both of them happen to be related to the mechanization bureau.

Mo Yun mentioned the manpower requirement to him a long time ago-to set up a large-scale production plant, it is not only the inspirations, but also a large number of auxiliary workers and chores.

Now her request can be met.