Chu Heng was still at the Ministry of Revenue, handling the transition of affairs.
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of War had been demoted due to misconduct, leaving a vacancy. After Chu Heng was reassigned, he occupied the position, causing dissatisfaction among officials who originally hoped to use connections to strive for the promotion.
At the Ministry of Revenue now.
Chen Tianmin personally escorted Chu Heng to handover with the officials in the yamen.
"Lord Chu, this matter is too sudden. We were originally discussing the cultivation of medicinal herbs, and some details have not yet been confirmed." Chen Tianmin expressed some regret.
Since Chu Heng stayed at the Ministry of Revenue, he naturally felt pressure, but he also achieved many accomplishments.
Since the high-yield rice began, tax revenue over these two years has significantly increased compared to previous years.
Almost doubled.
This is the most prosperous the national treasury has been since he came to the Ministry of Revenue; otherwise, whenever the palace hosted banquets, he never claimed poverty.
Previously, when the treasury was poor, it was truly without money. Now, itâs a bit easier.
Chen Tianmin is very satisfied.
And in this, Chu Heng contributed a lot.
Unfortunately, such a good talent is now being transferred to the Ministry of War.
Chu Heng didnât show any emotion: "You exaggerate, Lord. Those details can be refined soon. I hope you can oversee the completion of this matter; it is also a good deed for the people."
"Lord Chu, are you worried I might interfere and prevent this matter?" Chen Tianmin blew on his beard, "Lord Chu, your words are making me angry."
"Lord, it was my fault." Chu Heng rarely smiled.
Chen Tianmin patted his shoulder, "Lord Chu, you are a good official indeed; I hope you can achieve success in the Ministry of War too. Though itâs more challenging, I believe you wonât let anyone down."
Chu Heng shrugged helplessly, "That may not be the case."
"I believe in you." Chen Tianmin did not even use a formal address this time, his final trust couldnât be clearer.
Chu Heng did not respond or express any stance.
No matter how these people viewed his reassignment to the Ministry of War, all he needed to do was quickly seize authority and stabilize his position; no disturbance would be able to affect him or his family.
Only after Chu Heng completed the handover did Chen Tianmin leave.
Many officials at the Ministry of Revenue either congratulated him or feigned concern, but Chu Heng didnât bother with them.
He simply packed up some luggage at the Ministry of Revenue yamen and placed them nearby, instructing the servants accompanying him to take them to the carriage and send them back to the residence.
Liu Ruying and Zhang Zhi, officials personally promoted by Chu Heng in the Ministry of Revenue.
The two followed Chu Heng, waiting until the other officials left.
Liu Ruying impatiently asked, "Lord, whatâs the matter? How come youâve been reassigned to the Ministry of War?"
"Youâve managed to stand firm in the Ministry of Revenue, doing so well, suddenly reassigned to the Ministry of War, isnât it a waste of your years of effort?"
Chu Heng said, "Itâs alright; itâs just a change in position. As long as I can do my work effectively, itâs fine."
"Lord, donât say such defeatist words." Liu Ruying was anxious.
If he didnât know that even if he went to the palace gates to plead, it would be useless, he would have done such a foolish thing by now.
Zhang Zhi patted him on the head, remaining much more composed, "Donât talk nonsense; the Lord naturally has his own preparation."
"I donât think this is necessarily a bad thing."
In front of Chu Heng, Zhang Zhi spoke frankly and directly.
Chu Hengâs mouth slightly raised, patting Zhang Zhiâs shoulder, "Your temperament is more stable than Ruyingâs; take care of him more in the future, lest he gets chewed up and has nothing left."