In the past, when I asked them, they all pretended to be deaf and mute, and they were confused and couldn't explain one thing over and over again.
I didn’t ask anything today, I just said it clearly and directly! What is it if it’s not possessed by a ghost?
Ning Lushi is also an old official with a higher status than Cao. He also has the status of filial piety and integrity. When the prefect is unable to take charge, he can take charge of the entire government office.
As an official for decades, Ning Lu knew all the personnel and affairs within his jurisdiction with his eyes closed. It was more convenient for him to do things than the prefect Zhou who was unfamiliar with the place.
So at this moment, Ning Lu was helping to check the land tax in Xia County.
"Old Cao, what are you talking about?" Magistrate Zhou was displeased, "Ning Lu is working very hard and has not been home for several days. Don't let your heart feel cold."
Cao Lidian took out a scroll from his sleeve and put it on the table: "When Ning Lu is done with his hard work, it will be time for you to feel cold."
Magistrate Zhou held the tea cup still, frowned and asked, "What is this?"
"This is the tax account of the county below." Cao Lidian said, "I accidentally turned it over and copied a copy."
He said and took out another scroll.
"This is the account book that Ning Lu has checked for tax items and is to be reported. I happened to see it and copied it."
What a coincidence, what a coincidence, of course the prefect Zhou would not believe such nonsense. How could such a confidential thing be easily obtained? As the prefect, he sometimes couldn't see it even if he wanted to see it.
The meaning of this old official's words is to show off his own ability - his connections.
He has as many connections as Ning Lu, and he can even take a bite out of Ning Lu in secret.
Magistrate Zhou looked at him, reached out, picked up the scroll and opened it.
The room was silent, with people standing and sitting on the ground casting shadows. Suddenly, Magistrate Zhou violently flicked the scroll in his hand, and the candle flames danced, tugging at the shadows on the ground.
"This is too much!" Magistrate Zhou shouted, standing up and pacing back and forth.
Cao Lidian picked up the scroll on the ground: "My lord, I didn't know it when I first came here. Ning Lu started his career as an accountant. His father, his grandfather, and him have been working in the government office for three generations. This time, my lord, I have checked the fields."
Taxation, not only cannot make a good impression on superiors, but also increase taxes on subordinates. To fill in the gaps, one must not be a good person inside and outside. Only he would rather keep track of things and gain a good reputation for hard work before and after, and still make money.
A stroke of..."
He said, pointing to the account book.
"Actually, this is only part of it. If you check more accounts, you will know where all the omissions and deficiencies have gone."
"Although Ning Lu is just an official, life at home is very easy."
Prefect Zhou sneered in his heart, of course he knew.
In fact, most of his anger was pretended. Although it was only a short time ago, the experience for more than half a year was not pleasant. He was sitting here in Xucheng, always separated by a layer, just blocked by this Ning Lu incident.
This time the land tax inspection had to be carried out by Ning Lu - if he was not allowed to go, I don't know how long the delay would be.
If you can't make a difference with others, or if you can't make a difference with others, these are different results.
"I thought he would at least save some face for me." Magistrate Zhou said in a deep voice.
"Yes, sir, don't worry. Ning Lu has always acted in a measured manner. He will not make it difficult for you to move forward. He will definitely help you solve the problem." Cao Lidian said with a smile, "It's just that, in the future..."
From now on, the adults will have to rely on Ning Lu more often to make things go smoothly.
No matter how smoothly you walk while relying on others, there are still constraints, it is always unpleasant, and it is also very humiliating for officials.
Prefect Zhou also knew very well that in fact, this is also the consistent method of subordinate officials. Anyway, they only serve in one place for a few years. When the time comes, everyone will break up. The officials want to move up, and the officials want to stay stable.
, we do not offend against each other, if we are in conflict with each other, even if a junior official is barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, an official will inevitably get into trouble.
Of course, it's not really impossible. The dignified county guard has to be controlled by the villain.
After all, he is just an official.
Just tear apart the intricate connections that this subordinate has in the local area.
These subordinate officials always look after each other with their lips and teeth cold, and it is difficult to pry them away.
Now……
Magistrate Zhou glanced at Cao Lidian, stopped talking and asked directly: "Do you have a grudge against Ning Lu?"
Otherwise, why come to deliver the knife in the middle of the night?
Cao Lidian said: "Where is it? The new emperor is diligent and determined to rectify the official affairs. Your Excellency is really different from the previous officials. Although we are just a small official living in the local area, we also hope that the official affairs will be clear and the people will be safe and peaceful. This
Ning Lu has been in power for a long time, his family is running rampant in Xu Cheng, and the people are miserable..."
Oh, we are still doing harm to the people. Magistrate Zhou laughed in his heart. Who would believe it? It’s just a gangster attack...
Prefect Zhou didn't care about these high-sounding words and the praise he received, except for two words in them.
I wait.
"So, there are many people who have the same thoughts as you?" Magistrate Zhou asked.
Cao Lidian said: "They are all idlers, but everyone has the money and the ability to contribute."
Oh, if you have money, pay for it.
money.
People die for wealth and birds die for food. Why do we all work together to support each other? It's just for profit. Naturally, there are enough interests to attack each other.
I don’t know how much money this old official paid, but he was able to mobilize so much manpower. By chance, he was handed the account books of Ning Lu’s affairs and helped him recruit troops.
Prefect Zhou took a look at this old official and found that these subordinate officials should not be underestimated. They looked like nothing, but they could still have such tricks.
"The law is stipulated. Regardless of whether you are an official or an official, you will be held accountable if you violate the law." Magistrate Zhou said slowly.
As soon as he arrived, he wanted to move away the eyesore of Nimrod.
In the past decade or so, political affairs have been chaotic and official administration has been corrupt. Coupled with the rebellion of the King of Jin that year, the vitality of the imperial court was greatly damaged. The new emperor succeeded to the throne and vowed to wipe out the disease. As an official personally inspected by the new emperor, of course he wanted to
Make a career.
It's just that many things are easier said than done. He has been here for half a year and has achieved nothing, and is still being restrained at every step.
Since the opportunity came to his door, of course he would not refuse it.
"But since Ning Lu dares to do something, he must be cautious." Magistrate Zhou said again, pointing to the volume, "I am not completely sure. Relying on these alone will not only be harmless to him, but will also scare the snake."
"Thank you for your advice, sir." Cao Lidian thanked him respectfully, and then said, "Ning Lu has many things hidden in the dark, and it is indeed difficult to move, but there is one thing that is in the open. If you move it, you will not alert the snake.
, and it can also confuse him.”
Magistrate Zhou said oh and looked at him inquiringly.
Cao Lidian smiled: "Ning Lushi's nephew, Ning Twenty-fourth Lang."
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When the box door was kicked open, Ning Ersilang was still sleeping soundly with his wine bottle in his arms.
"What are you doing!" He complained angrily, looking at the guard in front of him without any fear.
He knew these officers very well.
They all drank together.
right here.
"If my uncle asked you to come, you should go back first. I understand. I will go home by myself." He said with a yawn.
But the guards were not chatting and laughing like they used to, and the hands holding his shoulders were like iron pliers.
"Ning Lin! I've been accusing you of being tyrannical in the Fish and Meat Village. Please go to the Yamen." The leader of the official shouted with a stern face.
Ning Ershiro blinked, what nonsense?
In the Fish and Meat Village? Are you being tyrannical? Why do you have to arrest him and take him to the Yamen?
He looked at the guard.
"Zhang Lezi, have you lost your mind and gone crazy? Don't you often do these things? Catch me? Why don't you catch yourself -"
The officer's expression changed, and he raised his hand and slapped him in the face. The rest of Ning Lin's words turned into a mouthful of blood and two teeth flew out.
Before Ning Ershiro howled, he picked up an unknown person's socks thrown on the ground and stuffed them into Ning Ersilang's mouth.