He knew that as long as he entered the court, he wouldn't be able to get his money back.
He wasn't bragging. If he lent the money to these two old men now, the court would definitely renege on the debt. This had happened before.
Although he had a lot of money, he wasn't a fool. Moreover, the Eastern and Western Markets had nothing to do with him. He still needed to use the money in Jiangnan.
Thinking of this, he revealed a troubled smile. "Sirs, as you know, the hundreds of people in my Zhang Residence have to eat, drink, and defecate every day to make cotton-padded clothes. We don't have any spare money at all. You'd better look elsewhere."
Finishing his words, he put the cigarette in his mouth and assumed a posture that said, "I don't have any extra money. You can do whatever you want." In short, he didn't have any money and he didn't have any life.
Dai Zhou and Duan Lun looked at each other. They had already thought of this result. After all, no one would lend money to someone for no reason. This was common sense, not to mention borrowing from the court. If it was a normal person, they might have offered the money with both hands. However, this was Zhang Feng. What could they do if he didn't want to lend?
However, since they had thought of this result, they naturally had a corresponding solution.
Dai Zhou smiled and revealed a harmless smile. "President Zhang, do you still remember the promise you made to the students when you built White Deer College?"
At the mention of the college, Zhang Feng's interest was piqued. He remembered promising the students that if they didn't have a good job after they finished their studies, they could be assigned to the Ministry of Revenue or the Ministry of Works. What did this old man from the Ministry of Revenue mean by this?
Did he want to use the students as an excuse?
He didn't reply and quietly listened to Dai Zhou.
Dai Zhou was also a clever person. Seeing Zhang Feng's interest, he struck while the iron was hot. "President Zhang, you promised the students of the college that they could work in the Ministry of Revenue or the Ministry of Works after they graduate. This is an excellent opportunity. The Eastern and Western Markets need it. You can let the students learn in advance. I also heard that there is a construction team above the college. This can be used to train the construction team …"
Zhang Feng raised his eyebrows. He was a little tempted. Indeed, there was a construction team above the college. However, if he had to fork out money and manpower, wouldn't this deal be too disadvantageous?
He didn't get any benefits at all.
Unless …
Students had a 100% chance of entering the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue.
As he thought about it, he glanced at the two of them and smiled slightly. "I understand what you mean, but you want me to pay for both the money and the people. Isn't this a bit too much of a loss? You don't do business like this, do you? "
Dai Zhou and Duan Lun smiled awkwardly. Naturally, they also knew that they had taken advantage of the situation. A little embarrassed, they said, "President Zhang, what you said makes sense. What do you think?"
These words were very vague. He did not mention any conditions, nor did he mention any requirements. It seemed like he wanted Zhang Feng to make a request, but in fact, it was equivalent to not saying anything.
However, Zhang Feng was not like those old foxes in the officialdom. He was even more cunning than them. He smiled and said, "I don't have any other ideas, but I do have a few requests. First, you have to guarantee that the students of my academy can enter the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue after graduation. Second, I can only give you the workers of the construction team, but not the students. You have to guarantee the safety of all the workers and their future jobs …"
Hearing Zhang Feng's requests, Dai Zhou and Duan Lun felt their scalps go numb.
The second request was not a big deal. After all, the Ministry of Works was lacking workers. These workers could go if they wanted to. Moreover, these workers were originally working on nothing, so they might not necessarily go to the Ministry of Works.
However, the first request was a bit difficult. Guaranteeing that the students had to enter the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue?
If the students were a little talented, they could not wait to beg. But what if the students were half-baked? Not to mention the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue, they could not even enter the ordinary county government. Now, Zhang Feng wanted them to arrange for the students to enter the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue. Could it be that they wanted to go through the back door? That would cost a lot of money.
Dai Zhou could not help but hurriedly interrupt, "President Zhang, we have no problem with the other requests you mentioned. But for the first request, the students must enter the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue. Old Man naturally has no objection to talented students, but what if there are some ignorant and incompetent people? How do you want the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue to answer to His Majesty?"
Ignorant and incompetent people?
Zhang Feng was a little angry.
This old fellow actually said that White Deer College had ignorant and incompetent people?
He instinctively wanted to scold Dai Zhou, but after thinking about it, this fellow's words were not without reason.
Which college did not have ignorant and incompetent people?
However, such a situation rarely happened at White Deer College.
His expression was a little gloomy as he said, "Don't worry, my White Deer College will not have such a situation. Even if there is, they will not enter the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue."
Indeed, even such a person would be eliminated in the examinations time and time again.
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