After hearing what Li Tai said, Gao Zhongmi hesitated to tell the story.
It turns out that Gao Zhongmi was not idle in Huazhou during this period of time, and recruited some Kansai Shiliu to serve as deputies in Situ Gongfu.
This so-called recruitment is not a recruitment and promotion that appreciates talents, but is paid. To put it bluntly, Gao Zhongmi sold a number of government-affiliated official positions at a clearly stated price.
"A few months ago, my lord asked me to send thousands of pieces of cloth and silk to my hometown. This is how I got it."
Gao Bailing explained on the side.
After hearing this, Li Tai also remembered this matter. At that time, he was still busy doing operations. The thousand pieces of cloth sent by Gao Bailing were used to purchase materials. Although he was a little curious, he did not inquire deeply.
After all, he was not Gao Zhongmi's direct son and nephew. If you inquire deeply about where the money and silk came from, you will inevitably feel like asking Gao Zhongmi how he still hid his private money. It turns out that this batch of goods was obtained by Gao Zhongmi by selling his official position.
"I see that Apan is busy in the village for the sake of the family. As an elder, it is not easy to just sit back and enjoy the benefits. He should also find ways to share the burdens and labors with his son."
Gao Zhongmi smiled reservedly at the table, as if he could praise me here, but his face soon fell again: "But now, this matter has become a hidden danger, not a big one."
"Will anyone be held accountable based on this? Nowadays, the business of the manor is improving day by day. If this partnership cannot be maintained, the previous capital can be gradually returned."
After Li Tai learned the reason, he breathed a sigh of relief and felt that it was not a big deal.
The servants of the government have positions but not rights. For example, he works as an employee in the Situ Mansion, but he has never worked a day's work until now. As for Gao Zhongmi, Situ Gong, he only spends most of his time in the residence, wandering around.
Tou will be promoted to Taiwei again.
There was also the reward price announced by Daxingtai before, which was also a clearly stated price for selling officials. Everyone responded enthusiastically, and there were no fierce objections from any famous officials.
These things also made Li Tai subconsciously feel that the official status of the Western Wei Dynasty was not a very solemn thing. Even if someone questioned him based on this, it was just a monk who could touch it, not me. At worst, he would have dismissed these staff before the incident and exchanged the money he had received previously.
Just return the goods and fabrics to them.
But the real situation is more serious and complicated than Li Tai imagined.
"I originally had such a plan, but the current administration of the Western Dynasty is different from that of the Eastern Dynasty. Whenever the government appoints its own staff, they must also be recorded in Daxingtai. Even if they are not involved in the government in the future, they must go to Daxingtai.
The stage is ready for selection and listening.”
Gao Zhongmi sighed again, looked at Li Tai with some shame and said.
When Li Tai heard this, he became more and more aware of the lack of people in the Western Wei regime, which forced Yu Wentai not only to search for the property of his ministers, but also to recruit the government's own staff. He was unwilling to let go of people or things.
"What sinister secrets are there? Let me tell you, uncle."
Li Tai sighed for a moment and then said directly that if he just sent these staff to Daxingtai, Gao Zhongmi wouldn't have to be so worried.
"The problem with these new recruits is not their background, but their talents."
Gao Zhongmi still had a sad look on his face: "Although Daxingtai treated honorable ministers and military personnel leniently, it strictly supervised the administration of civilian officials. I heard from Helan Changshi that Daxingtai was in charge of governance as early as the first year of Datong.
The officials were fierce. There was Wang Chaoshi, the governor of Qinzhou, who was the brother-in-law of Daxingtai's mother clan and the son of Wang Taibao. However, he was sentenced to death by Daxingtai Shubiao because he had lost his political skills and was guilty of corruption!
All inspections are strict, and guilty will be punished..."
When Li Tai heard this, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. Because he found that he was not clean either. When Shang Yuan measured the land before, he bribed Zheng Man with two lambs and gained more than ten hectares of mountainous land.
But seeing that Gao Zhongmi's master and servants were all looking sad now, he put the matter in his mind for the time being and found a time to discuss the solution with Zheng Man.
The poor financial situation of the Western Wei Dynasty was a problem that existed from the very beginning of the establishment of the regime. Although Yuwentai issued a reward for losing and encouraged nobles to donate, this was obviously not a conventional means of increasing financial revenue. In order to maintain healthy financial operations, it was necessary to ensure that the fiscal system
The stability of taxation for registered residents is fundamental.
In the area under the control of the Western Wei Dynasty, there was a serious problem of wealthy and powerful families shading households. If we directly expand the number of households, it will definitely threaten the stability of the rule. Since it is difficult to expand tax sources, then we must strengthen administrative management methods to ensure that the limited households can produce and pay taxes normally.
The most important thing.
Counting the first year of Datong, it was the year when Yuwentai killed Emperor Xiaowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty and established the current Emperor Yuanbaoju of the Western Wei Dynasty. At that time, Yuwentai's power was not stable, and he faced the strong threat of Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty.
He killed his eldest cousin over the issue of dereliction of duty, which shows that he is determined to rectify the official administration of Kansai.
After all, there were only so many relatives of the Yuwen family who entered the customs. In the first year of Datong, Wang Chaoshi served as an important official like the governor of Qinzhou. It can be seen that he was also in the prime of life and was an important assistant to Yuwentai in taking charge of the Western Wei Dynasty. However, he was executed for this reason. Indeed,
It has a frightening effect.
The Kansai plate was too shallow and the foundation was too poor, which forced Yu Wentai to take a different path from Gao Huan on this issue. If the administrative control was relaxed, whether the Western Wei regime could exist and be maintained was a problem.
When Gao Zhongmi was in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, he also formed a party for personal gain and promoted private affairs. After being sanctioned by Gao Cheng, he was still able to be appointed as the governor of Northern Yuzhou, and he had the capital to surrender to the Western Wei Dynasty. But in the Western Wei Dynasty, this was obviously not the case.
Those Kansai Shiliu who were recruited into the government by Gao Zhongmi were obviously not talented people. Even though Daxingtai announced the reward quota, they still bought the family background of Situ Gong's officials. They were obviously greedy for this thing, although it was not beautiful.
But it's cheap.
However, in the serious administrative environment of the Western Wei Dynasty, these subordinates with mediocre talents naturally became hidden dangers. They might be accused of dereliction of duty one day, and Gao Zhongmi might be implicated.
At the moment, Gao Zhongmi still has a certain propaganda effect on the Western Wei Dynasty, but when time passes and this value disappears, then the real situation will be worrying. If you are needed, it will be easy to say anything. If you are not needed, then you should get up first in the morning.
It is a sin to open your right eye. Is it a dream to return to the Eastern Dynasty?
What's more, Gao Zhongmi's current power and fame are not commensurate with each other. If he is framed by jealousy again, the problem will be really big!
After listening to Gao Zhongmi's story, Li Tai suddenly felt worried. He should blame Gao Zhongmi for being rude to Meng Lang. He still spent the money from selling his official position.
Seeing that Li Tai was silent, Gao Zhongmi said in a deep voice: "I have been worried about this recently. I also asked Helan Changshi and several people here, but they didn't find any good way to deal with it. But there is one thing that can be done.
To restore the situation, the thing happened to me, and the thing that happened should also end with me. I heard before that you, Apan, reunited with your relatives in the hometown, and they are also quite powerful in the court. Apan, you go and ask them to transfer to an official position.
There is no need to tangle with this palace anymore..."
When Li Tai heard this, he said: "Uncle, I..."
"I know your loyalty, but listen to me! I am alone now, and I can bury my rotten bones anywhere, but not you, Apan! I have already failed you in my previous actions. If I bind you with my affection again and bear this responsibility,
It’s so shameless to worry about disaster!
I gave you my old weapon before, hoping that you could use it to encourage yourself and make progress in the world. Before the incident, our uncle and nephew could still keep in touch, but when the incident happened, you could stay out of it!"
Gao Zhongmi looked at Li Tai and said solemnly.
When Li Tai heard this, he immediately fell silent again.
To be honest, although he has been in this world for a long time, he still does not have a strong sense of belonging to this world.
Although he and Gao Zhongmi depended on each other for life, he didn't care much about their relationship and feelings. He even had a slight contempt for Gao Zhongmi in his heart and often had disrespectful thoughts.
But after hearing Gao Zhongmi's words that almost revealed his funeral, he was greatly touched. Gao Zhongmi may not really be a good person, but being kind to him is not just an act.
People's emotional bonds are nothing more than people and things. Repeat Lu Rou, knowing that she still has many relatives and friends in Kansai who are quite powerful. In addition, He Basheng had to entrust the family management to him before. Now Li Taizhen
There is no need to rely on Gao Zhongmi to gain a foothold in Kansai.
However, there is a steelyard in people's hearts, which not only weighs the interests and harms, but also weighs oneself. Although Li Tai does not think that he is such a great person, he does not take himself too lightly.
After being silent for a while, he stood up from his seat, bowed formally to Gao Zhongmi, and said in a deep voice: "Apan, I bow at my feet. Uncle, if you see me in the shape of a human being, please don't say this again! Life and death."
I have destiny and wealth is in heaven. Although I am not a great gentleman in the world, I feel worthy to share my misfortunes and blessings with my uncle! If my uncle treats me poorly because of my youth, I will have some eloquent words to refute this humble opinion!"
After Gao Zhongmi finished speaking, he felt a little sad in his heart. Now when he heard Li Tai's answer, the corners of his lips suddenly trembled.
He stood up with his hands on the case and walked slowly to Li Tai. When his eyes dropped, tears could not help but roll down. He put his hands on Li Tai's shoulders and said in a trembling voice: "Ah Pan, Ah Pan, I'm going to say this
I always blame myself for harming you and your son, but actually I feel lucky...
If I hadn't been here with you, Apan, I would no longer have the courage to make a living! I dare not embezzle the good son you raised, but from now on, I will treat him as my own!"
Although Li Tai was very moved at the moment and didn't want to ruin the emotional atmosphere, after hearing this, he still couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart, I only said that I would share weal and woe with you, why do you treat me like your son?
We want to get closer, why not kowtow? I also want to hear He Liuhun call me uncle!
"This matter is a worrying matter to consider, but it is actually not impossible to solve. The members recruited before may have insignificant talents and are not useful. However, their future prospects in the coming year and whether they are competent or not are also related to their respective fortunes. Take advantage of them before they are ugly.
To carry forward, there is still room for proper education.”
The calculations I made before were actually just to scare myself. Since I am worried that these people may cause harm to their families due to their negligence, it is enough to give them a surprise education to equip them with some basic administrative abilities.
It is expected that even if Yu Wentai recruits these government officials into Daxing Taichung, they will definitely not give up their positions. They will only engage in some basic civil servant work, and there is no need to train these people into great talents in managing the country.