As a result, gangs from all over the country started to participate in the recruitment business, which led to an increase in violent incidents.
Jingguo's government punished some gangs severely, which made them restrain themselves a little. Even so, there were still victims.
Some officials requested the cabinet to ban this recruitment business, but Fang Yun used his power as the Left Prime Minister to suppress all the related memorials.
Fang Yun didn't give any explanation, nor did he restrict the recruitment of workers. However, he ordered the workshops not to bully any workers and set up a new department to investigate the treatment of the workers. If they found any illegal workshops, they would be strictly investigated.
At the same time, Fang Yun also issued a decree that anyone who worked in Jingguo for five years could become an official resident of Jingguo. If they could buy a house, their children and family members could become Jingguo citizens.
As a result, Jingguo started to build buildings all over the country. The construction industry was thriving, and the government received a large amount of taxes to develop Jingguo.
At the same time, Fang Yun built public rental houses for the workers. This didn't affect the construction industry, but it also suppressed the rise in land prices. It only reduced the income of the country and the big businessmen, but it also stabilized the situation and kept the conscience.
For the development of Jingguo and the human race, Fang Yun had to sacrifice those workers, but he also tried his best to protect them. At the same time, Fang Yun asked the government to resolve the conflict between the foreign workers and the locals, and to promote the positive image of the workers.
Since they had to sacrifice them for the human race, they couldn't throw dirty water on them.
With the increase in the population, there would naturally be criminals who wanted to take advantage of the situation. Fang Yun didn't relax in this aspect and ordered the government to put development on the same level as law and order. If the local law and order were not up to standard, their evaluation would be downgraded and they wouldn't be promoted.
This caused the government officials to maintain a high pressure on the criminals for the sake of political achievements, and the number of vicious cases decreased.
In fact, with the power of the local government, it was impossible to deal with a large number of criminals. However, Fang Yun had already joined forces with the Marshal's Office, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Justice to expand the number of bailiffs and recruit veteran soldiers. Furthermore, the status of the bailiffs would be raised, and the bailiffs and bailiffs would be listed as national civil servants.
Before this, whether it was bailiffs or other types of officers, although they had some small power, they were all considered lowly jobs and had all kinds of restrictions.
However, there was always something hateful about a pitiful person. Among the bailiffs in the government, there were often a large number of lawbreakers who used their little power to seek benefits. They often did some heinous evil things.
Not to mention Fang Yun, even Chen Sheng wouldn't be able to solve this problem immediately.
In fact, as long as there were people, something would definitely happen, and some people would definitely do that.
Therefore, Fang Yun did not carry out a large-scale reform this time. Instead, he started from various aspects and prepared to slowly change the situation. Even if he could not completely eradicate the chronic disease, he had to control the harm to the minimum.
He Tan attracted a lot of attention at Notre-Dame and bought a lot of time for Fang Yun, allowing Jingguo to spend the summer peacefully.
As autumn approached, the Zajia and Gyeongo finally realized that this could not go on. Therefore, they joined forces with the Hall of Rites and the Dongsheng Pavilion to forcefully solve this problem.
However, Jingguo's cabinet released news that they were preparing to establish the position of the Minister of Rites in Jingguo. He would be the fifth minister. The scope of his jurisdiction would be similar to the original Ministry of Rites, but he would have a few more unnoticeable responsibilities. One of the responsibilities was very strange: he would be responsible for guiding public opinion, promoting Jingguo culture, and controlling foreign culture.
Another strange thing was that Fang Yun had personally set the rules of the Minister of Rites. He stipulated that everything in the Minister of Rites had to be centered around the interests of Jingguo. He wanted to strengthen the influence of Jingguo culture, guide it, and not suppress it. At the same time, he wanted to prevent foreign culture from invading.
In fact, the Minister of Rites did not reveal the new responsibilities to the public. It was only circulated among the cabinet and a few officials. However, as the preparations for the Minister of Rites became more and more complete, the responsibilities of the Minister of Rites were finally revealed.
In fact, most of the scholars' focus was still on the Minister of Rites and the Hall of Rites.
In the eyes of most of the scholars, the reason why Fang Yun set up the Minister of Rites was to rope in the Minister of Rites. Moreover, the results were immediate. The Minister of Rites immediately withdrew the officials who were investigating Jingguo, and even kept a distance from the School of Miscellany.
However, knowledgeable people from all over the country had been discussing the new responsibilities and rules of the Minister of Rites.
Xiangzhou, Yueyang City, Wenyou Restaurant.
Ever since this restaurant changed its name to Wenyou Restaurant because of Fang Yun's incognito visit, its reputation soared. It had been constantly expanding over the years, and the area it occupied was already five times the original size.
Even so, Wenyou Restaurant was still full whenever there was a big event. This was because the main hall of Wenyou Restaurant had become an important place for scholars to discuss politics. Even though Yueyang City had opened a village school, scholars from all over the country still liked to come here.
This was because the village school was only open to Jingguo people, but Wenyou Restaurant could be entered by people from all over the country.
Now, Yueyang City had become a famous city of the human race, and Yueyang Restaurant was also known as the number one restaurant in the Yangtze River. Every day, scholars from all over the country would come here to look for places of interest, mainly to look for anything related to Fang Yun.
In the main hall of Friend Wen's Abode, there was originally a calligraphy piece by a master of the second level. However, it had now been replaced by a painting of the fourth level and calligraphy of the third level by Ruan Ling. The content was exactly what Fang Yun had said here back then.
"Who are our friends and who are our enemies? This is the most important question."
In the corner of the main hall, a few local scholars from Yueyang City sat together. Among them was the shopkeeper of Wenyou Restaurant.
The shopkeeper of Wenyou Restaurant was two times fatter than before, and he looked even more plump. Beside him sat a young, dignified High Scholar.
Wenyou Restaurant did not lack scholars and scholars, so a High Scholar would not attract attention. However, all the regular customers of Wenyou Restaurant would take the initiative to greet the shopkeeper and this High Scholar when they saw them.
The nearby scholars of Yueyang City were also very respectful to this High Scholar.
This High Scholar Zhang Zong Shi was not an ordinary High Scholar. He was a member of the Fang Faction who was currently in the limelight. He had met Fang Yun a few times and had quickly risen to become the leader of the scholars in Yue Yang City.
"I say, Brother Zhang, you were doing well in the governor's office, why did you resign just like that? Fortunately, you resigned before. If you had resigned now, who knows how many people would have pointed at you and scolded you. Yueyang City can tolerate rebels, but it can't tolerate people who betrayed Fang Xusheng. "The shopkeeper laughed.
Zhang Zong Shi laughed, "Don't talk nonsense. I resigned from the governor's office in order to prepare for the examinations. "
The shopkeeper was surprised, "You were a Scholar two years ago, and last year you became an Elementary Scholar and High Scholar. Now you want to become a Grand Scholar?"
The scholars beside him were also surprised. Even those who were further away looked at the shopkeeper and Zhang Zong Shi. It was not rare to become an Elementary Scholar in one year, but it was rare to see someone so young.
Zhang Zong Shi smiled, "Why not? Originally, I wanted to strengthen my foundation and take the Grand Scholar examination in a few years. If I could get a high ranking, I would be able to participate in the court examination. But I have thought it through recently. I have studied for more than twenty years, and my foundation is very solid. Now Jingguo is in need of people. Instead of wasting my time for the sake of ranking, it is better to become a Grand Scholar and serve the country. "
The shopkeeper curled his lips and said, "Don't talk to me about principles. I guess you either want to experience the Grand Scholar examination, or you have full confidence that you can pass. It is normal for you to experience the Grand Scholar examination, but if you have full confidence, then you are too arrogant. Unless … uh … the previous rumor is true? "
Zhang Zong Shi smiled but did not say anything.
The shopkeeper stood up and put his hands on Zhang Zong Shi's shoulders. He shouted, "You brat, you have a great fortune!"
At this time, almost half of the people in the main hall looked over.
Zhang Zong Shi said helplessly, "Lower your voice, don't disturb others."
The shopkeeper sat down reluctantly and muttered, "Comparisons are odious. I am just a rich man now, but who would have thought that you have already soared to the sky. We are both Ministers of Saint, but why is the gap so big? "
A scholar next to him asked in a low voice, "Shopkeeper, what kind of fortune did Brother Zhang get?"
"I won't say, you think about it yourself." The shopkeeper was a little depressed.
That person was stunned and thought for a while. Suddenly, he said in surprise, "I heard that Brother Zhang got a Holy Apricot, but I thought it was nonsense. Could it be true? Other than this, I really don't know what can be considered a great fortune! "
Everyone looked at Zhang Zong Shi with envious eyes, but Zhang Zong Shi was still smiling. Everyone had a feeling that Zhang Zong Shi seemed to be denying that person's words.
The shopkeeper muttered, "Don't forget, other than the Holy Apricot Cultural Association, Fang Xusheng also hosted a banquet at the Governor's Mansion after returning from the Holy Burial Valley."
The scholars nearby all gasped and looked at Zhang Zong Shi in surprise. Everyone's eyes were burning with envy.
Because everyone knew that at that banquet, everyone could eat a divine object, and the people of the Fang Party all received a gift.
Someone said doubtfully, "That can't be right. If I remember correctly, the guests at that banquet were at least seventh-rank officials, who were in charge of at least a county and had real power. Even the Hanlin Academy, who had no real power, was not invited. Although Brother Zhang is the backbone of the Fang Party, he is not qualified to be there, right?"
Zhang Zong Shi smiled and said, "This brother is right. I did not receive an invitation, but I was working at the Governor's Mansion at that time and was responsible for receiving guests. I also participated in the banquet."
When everyone heard this, they were even more envious. It was already a great honor to be in charge of receiving guests at such an important banquet, and they could even eat together. This was definitely a treatment that only the backbone of the Fang Party could receive.
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "This kid ate the Holy Apricot first, and then the divine object. He must have received a divine object as a gift. No wonder he is taking the Jinshi exam this year! You even said that you have studied for more than twenty years and have a solid foundation. Aren't you ashamed? "
Zhang Zong Shi laughed and scolded, "You profiteer, I didn't ruin your business. Why do you have to expose me?"
The crowd chatted and laughed. Slowly, the people nearby began to talk about the Rites Minister Pavilion.
Not long after, Zhang Zong Shi stood up with the others and walked toward the center of the main hall.
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