Zhen Siwen's biggest wish in this life was to serve as an official before becoming an official, but this wish came true long ago.
For him, becoming the chief clerk means that he has surpassed his life goals and can be called the pinnacle of his life.
He was very satisfied and thought it would be good to live like this for the rest of his life.
I didn’t expect that I could still be a county magistrate!
Magistrate, is that what I can think about?
He wanted to slap himself to wake himself up.
But he only dared to pinch himself secretly.
it hurts!
"Sit down." Yang Xuan nodded.
"Cao Ying."
Cao Ying stood up.
"State Sima."
Everyone knows that Cao Ying is Yang Xuan's confidant, so there is nothing wrong with promoting a confidant to help. But Zhou Sima is not a small official, and it needs some work. Yang Xuan can succeed in the operation, and the energy behind it makes everyone feel shocked.
"Nan He."
The sturdy Nan He stood up.
"He is the deputy general of Chenzhou Army."
It didn't take much effort to mobilize Cao Ying and Zhen Siwen, but Nan He was in some trouble. Yang Xuan finally went to find the big man, Wei Ling'er's father, General Wei Zhong of the Youwu Guard, and took the back door, and finally succeeded.
Nan He came to Chenzhou.
This incident made Yang Xuan somewhat vigilant. He knew that his foundation in the army was too shallow and he had to build some connections.
He was a little envious of Uncle Liu Huang. As soon as he revealed his identity, he said, "Uncle Huang!" Then he ate it and it tasted delicious.
But his cousin, the pseudo-emperor, could only crawl around underneath.
This is a completely new architecture.
Then Yang Xuan said: "I know what is going on in Chenzhou, and so do you. Everything is aimed at preventing Beiliao."
"I stayed in Chang'an for a while this time, and all I saw was singing and dancing. But what did these singing and dancing bring? They were obtained by the many years of constant vigilance and bloody battles of our soldiers and civilians in northern Xinjiang."
"It is impossible to farm on the front line of northern Xinjiang because the Northern Liao army will attack and harass. In this way, northern Xinjiang can only suffer from hunger and wait for the central government to allocate money and grain to survive."
"But the money and food provided by the court are not enough. Therefore, every year from Huang Xianggong to the governor of Xiazhou, they frequently go to the court to threaten or plead. They all want to get more money and food from the court for northern Xinjiang."
"No one wants to be a beggar! But Northern Xinjiang is in such a difficult situation, what can we do?"
"This situation cannot continue."
Northern Xinjiang has been eating allocated grain for many years. This is a helpless move and a history of blood and tears.
But what does Yang Xuan mean when he says it can't be continued?
"After you go back, take a good look at the cultivated land under your jurisdiction. Which ones can be reclaimed, which ones are fertile fields, and which ones are middle- and lower-grade fields. Make a list of them one by one."
Lu Jiao, the magistrate of Wangu County, said: "Your Majesty, please don't rush into this matter! Otherwise, it may lead to a war."
Everyone nodded slightly and agreed with this.
Once Chenzhou launches a large-scale land reclamation and farming, the two major armies on the opposite side will attack and harass. If Chenzhou launches a large-scale attack, He Lianchun of Tanzhou will also send troops.
By then, Tao County will be affected.
"I know your concerns," Yang Xuan said, "I just want to remind you to prepare early. As for when to take action, let's wait for the opportunity."
Lu Qiang said: "This year's sowing period has passed."
Everyone laughed.
"Secondly, when you go back, you must hurry up and train the army. I will put my ugly words first. I will go to check the schools from time to time. If anyone's subordinates fail to live up to expectations, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Everyone solemnly agreed.
"Third, merchants should be encouraged in various places, but there is one rule: merchants are not allowed to get involved in politics. If I know who is intimate with merchants, I will take them down immediately without any hesitation! Furthermore, if anyone dares to accept bribes, I will advise the government to take them down.
People are exiled to peace."
There are many talented people in Taiping and they speak well...
When Yang Xuan saw someone trembling, he knew that the threat had worked.
But he never expected threats to improve officialdom. The best way was to supervise and abide by the law.
"Whoever reports bribery will be kept secret, and I will reward them heavily and give priority to promotions!"
This method is a bit simple and crude, but Yang Xuan currently does not have the ability to break the old pattern, so he can only do this temporarily.
"Finally, there are the craftsmen. Craftsmen from all places must be registered. Craftsmen are not allowed to move around at will, and they are not allowed to be intimate with foreigners."
After the meeting, Yang Xuan prepared a banquet.
When Lu Jiao's wine was dry, Wang Xing, the magistrate of Hengshui County and a veteran, advised: "Drink less!"
Lu Jiao wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth and whispered: "He became the governor, but I am not convinced."
Wang Xing smiled and said, "You were jealous of him before, but now you are even more jealous, right?"
Lu Jiao sneered, "Aren't you jealous?"
Wang Xing shook his head, "I know what I am capable of, and I am very satisfied at the moment."
Lu Jiao glanced at Yang Xuan, "He promoted a lot of people as soon as he came up. Look at that Zhen Siwen. When I was the county magistrate, he was just a minor official, but now he is on an equal footing with me. What does this mean?"
His eyes are a little red.
Zhen Siwen stood up and raised his glass in a toast.
His posture was very humble, he bowed slightly and offered toasts one by one.
When they arrived at Lujiao, Zhen Siwen drank it all in one gulp.
He drank and found that Lu Jiao was not moving.
"Lu Mingfu..."
Lu Jiao looked at him and remembered what happened back then.
When Yang Xuan was the county magistrate, he threatened Du Hui when he first met him, but Yang Xuan calmly fought back.
At that time, Lu Jiao was still fanning the flames, but in an instant Yang Xuan gained a firm foothold.
That would be fine if it were just that, but Yang Xuan has embarked on a completely different path than him.
Repeatedly made meritorious service.
Liu Qing is deeply loved, no, preferred!
Also, it is said that Huang Xianggong of Tao County also had a good impression of Yang Xuan.
With these foundations, Yang Xuan was successfully promoted to Lin'an as the prefecture Sima.
Lu Jiao stayed still.
He turned from envy to jealousy and then to hatred.
At first, I hated myself for being hopeless. After I became desperate, I resented the unfairness of the world for not giving me a chance to stand out.
Walking on the street, he seemed to hear others laughing at him.
——Look! They are all county magistrates, but Yang Xuan has gone to Chang'an now, while our Lu Ming Mansion continues to fool around in Hengshui County.
——Others have outstanding abilities, are appreciated by superior officials, and supported by the people under their rule, but our Lu Ming Mansion is so mediocre that people have nothing to say. Alas! If there is no other way, I really want to move to another place.
——Yes, just move to Yang Sima's rule, and at least you can enjoy a taste of happiness.
He felt that everyone was laughing at him, but in fact everyone was busy with their own things and no one paid attention to him.
At this moment, the drunkenness was welling up.
Lu Jiao finally couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Zhen Siwen."
Zhen Siwen has a good temper, "Lu Mingfu."
Lu Jiao asked: "You were a minor official a few years ago, but now you are the county magistrate. I ask you, what qualifications do you have to be an official in the same place?"
Zhen Siwen was stunned for a moment.
He thought that some people would be dissatisfied, but he didn't expect that anyone would openly question it.
Cao Ying said, "In Taiping, Cao is just the boss, and almost everything below is done politely. After these days, all Taiping officials and people obey."
This is an endorsement for Zhen Siwen.
A look turned around.
Yang Xuan, who was talking to Lu Qiang, put down his wine glass.
"I think he can do it! Can he do it?"
Yang Xuan's eyes were calm, but Lu Jiao's drunkenness was fading quickly.
This new official has not started the three fires since he took office. I am... confused!
Lu Jiao stood up and saluted without hesitation, "Xiaguan lost his temper after drinking."
Cao Ying has been watching Zhen Siwen, and as for Lu Jiao, there is nothing to worry about.
When he received the news that he had taken over as the magistrate of Taiping County, Zhen Siwen was ecstatic at first, and then panicked.
Can I do it?
He felt like hay in the wind, and those questioning eyes were the strong wind.
Until Lu Jiao spoke, Zhen Siwen felt that the strong wind was finally coming, and panic suddenly broke out... I can't do it!
I don't deserve it!
He felt that everyone was doubting himself.
At this moment, Yang Xuan spoke.
I think he can do it!
Zhen Siwen felt that a wall appeared in front of him, an indestructible wall that blocked the strong wind.
Sven, you can do it!
Zhen Siwen glanced at Yang Xuan.
That look!
Cao Ying raised her glass and drank with a smile.
Peace.
That’s it!
Yang Xuan was also watching, but he was looking at the county magistrates.
If Chenzhou is compared to a country, then these county magistrates are the giants in various places.
People are cheap, and if you try to appease them when you first take office, they will regard your appeasement as a guilty conscience and weakness that can be bullied.
Therefore, giving both kindness and power, and putting power before kindness, is the kingly way.
Yang Xuan was thinking about how to intimidate him, but he didn't expect Lu Jiao to come to his door.
Isn't this just a pillow for you when you feel sleepy?
Yang Xuan threw it out with just one sentence.
It was like a thunderbolt was thrown.
He is observing everyone.
Lu Jiao hesitated for a moment, and his panic flashed away.
This person is nothing to worry about.
Most of the others looked uneasy, obviously worried that the thunderbolt would fall on their heads.
Du Hui was the only one with a sad expression on his face.
What are you sad about?
Du Hui whispered to Shen Qi, the magistrate of Lin'an County: "At first, I was worried about whether Shi Jun could control these old ghosts. Especially Lu Jiao, who has been dissatisfied with Shi Jun for a long time. If this person takes the lead and violates the law, this matter will But it’s not easy to handle…”
Shen Qi had a smile on his face, "I didn't expect Lu Jiao to be so impatient, but I gave Shijun the chance to strike boldly. Lao Du, do you think Lu Jiao dares to show off again?"
Du Hui shook his head, "He is a smart man, but he just lacks courage."
Sure enough, Lu Jiao never dared to take a chance again.
With all the princes gone, Yang Xuan still had to worry about something.
"Is King Wei ready to leave?"
Lu Qiang was a little dizzy after drinking, "Didn't you get along well with him before? Why did you get tired of it again?"
He opened his old eyes, trying to find the aura of a scumbag from Yang Xuan's body.
Yang Xuan was startled and smiled: "It's just a little strange."
Lu Qiang smiled and returned to his check-in room.
Halfway through, he suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Originally, the old envoy was here, and when something happened, he was carried by the old envoy. Yang was just playing like a child... When the basket was released, the old envoy was also carrying it. Now that the old envoy is gone, he is out of trouble. thing……"
"He can only carry it by himself!"
A clerk saluted in front and said with a smile: "Did Lu Biejia meet with something happy?"
Even if you want to flatter a Shangguan, you must also observe the Shangguan's expression, and judge the Shangguan's mood at the moment based on the recent current situation... This is a required course in officialdom.
In addition to doing things all day long, the officials also have to practice this skill. As time goes by, their skills gradually become deeper and deeper, and the whole person looks like a gossip.
This is internal.
Outside the house, they will have a arrogant and disdainful attitude.
There are strict hierarchies in the human world. The top ones are naturally the temples, and the top ones in the local area are the officials.
The common people regard officials as gods, revere and fear them, and imagine the strictness and majesty of officials, treating them as gods.
But these officials knew how miserable the gods were in the eyes of the people, and how filthy they were inside, making it difficult to believe. Therefore, when they looked at those eyes of reverence and fear, they naturally had an air of immortality.
Information asymmetry creates a gap in mentality between classes.
Of course, the clerk was thinking hard, but he never expected that Lu Qiang was slandering Yang Shijun as a scumbag.
The scumbag is drinking tea comfortably.
"Those two sticks live far away, and they won't be able to harass me in the future. Hey! These days are so pleasant!"
…
Sun Sanniang got up as soon as Gastrodia was black.
She dressed in the dark and after washing, she was annoyed when she saw that her daughter-in-law still hadn't come out.
She was standing in the yard, just about to shout.
Squeak!
The door of his son Zhang Dun's bedroom opened quietly, he poked his head out, smiled, and whispered: "Mom, I'll light the fire to cook!"
Sun Sanniang said angrily: "So filial? That's your wife inside, your mother is here."
Zhang Dun smiled and went straight to the kitchen without washing up.
After a while, smoke slowly rose.
Sun Sanniang went to the vegetable field she had opened and got some vegetables with dewdrops still hanging on them.
When I came back, my wife was already up.
"Aniang!"
Sun Sanniang snorted, feeling that her daughter-in-law was a little lazy.
Zhang Dun made breakfast and came out and said in a low voice: "Auntie, she had a stomachache last night and stayed up half the night."
Sun Sanniang was startled and said, "I didn't tell you earlier."
While having breakfast, Sun Sanniang arranged: "I will go to the king's place later to deliver groceries, and I will buy groceries on the way."
The daughter-in-law stood up and said, "Mom, let me go!"
"How many days can you rest?" Sun Sanniang said exactly. She got up and teased her little grandson, kissed her a few times, and the baby screamed heartily for a while, and then she went out with a bamboo basket in her arms.
When we arrived outside Prince Wei's Mansion, there were more vendors around.
Knock knock knock!
The vendors watched Sun Sanniang knocking on the door and were filled with envy.
When the door opened, the steward took a look at the vegetables and praised them: "They are very juicy and delicious."
After giving the money, Sun Sanniang asked nonchalantly: "I heard that we have a new envoy?"
The steward nodded, "Yes, that's the original Yang Sima."
"Isn't that a tender baby?" Sun Sanniang was a little worried, "I don't know what it will do to ordinary people like us... How wonderful it is when the old envoy is here, eh!"
The steward smiled and said, "It takes time to see people's hearts. By the way, you will change the place to deliver food from the day after tomorrow."
Sun Sanniang was anxious, "But the king is leaving?"
The manager shook his head and said, "We're moving."
"Where to move to? Isn't it good here? Last time you said that the king praised this geomantic treasure."
"Yesterday Li Langjun took a look and said that the Feng Shui treasure land has changed location."
"Where did it go?"
"I'm going to the other side of the country."
"Then the slave will be sent to the edge of Zhouli when he turns around?"
"That's right, I'll send it there the day after tomorrow."
Satisfied, Sun Sanniang turned around and happened to see the clerk who used to collect taxes, so she took out a penny.
According to the usual rules, hawkers like them pay one penny every three days as business tax.
A penny for three days is not much. If you can't earn even this money, it would be better to keep the food at home.
The vendors all held copper coins in their hands, waiting for the clerk to collect them.
The clerk stood still and said:
"Your Majesty ordered."
In order to show respect, the vendors lowered their heads slightly, which looked like... a moment of silence in the scroll.
"It's not easy for small businessmen and hawkers. They grow some vegetables at home and make small things to sell, just to supplement their family income."
Sun Sanniang felt that this was said very well, without any formality, and it sounded like what ordinary people would say.
"Taxation is taken from the people and used for the people. It is not to plunder the people, but to rob the rich and give to the poor."
Sun Sanniang slowly raised her head and felt a wave of heat surging in her chest.
"Therefore, from today onwards, small traders will be exempted from paying taxes."
Sun Sanniang felt as if a hole had exploded in her chest, and joy surged out, and she shouted with all her strength: