Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 286 Change of attitude, I heard you are interested in my granddaughter
Chapter 286 Change of attitude, I heard you are interested in my granddaughter
Liu Zhenghui came, but he was full of resentment.
Someone had informed him just now, but he ignored it.
Another minister came to talk to him, and year after year, he had opinions.
"Meet Liu Shangshu."
Fang Yuan stood up and saluted.
I thought that this Liu Zhenghui would be really resentful.
I just don’t know if he will dare to act like this later.
"Sit down."
"If you have any accounts, hurry up and settle them. I'm very busy."
Liu Zhenghui waved his hand without even looking at Fang Yuan.
He placed the general ledger on the table next to Fang Yuan and sat down.
Liu Yichen didn't give Fang Yuan any good looks and just sat aside.
The joke Fang Yuan made with her just now has already spread, saying that she has thoughts about married men.
"I will check the general ledger later. There are two bills that Liu Shangshu needs to take a look at."
Fang Yuan looked at the total bill and ignored it.
Instead, he asked the person behind him to take out two ledgers, namely the two bills that Fang Qingping discovered.
"You want me to look at one or two bills?"
"Shilang Fang, do you know how busy I am?"
Liu Zhenghui's face suddenly darkened and he looked at Fang Yuan dissatisfied.
If it weren't for the fact that Fang Yuan came here on behalf of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Liu Zhenghui would have scolded Fang Yuan for not knowing what to do.
Except for the general ledger, which needs to be checked by the Minister in person, other bills have dedicated people to communicate with the Accounts Department.
"Shilang Fang, are you looking for trouble?"
Liu Yichen also said dissatisfiedly.
"Liu Shangshu, let's take a look first and then talk."
Fang Yuan took the account book and handed it directly to Liu Zhenghui.
Liu Zhenghui snorted coldly and finally took the account book handed over by Fang Yuan.
I didn’t take it seriously at first, but after seeing the bill clearly, my expression suddenly froze.
Liu Yichen naturally noticed the change in his grandfather's expression, and turned his head to look at the bill.
Seeing this, Liu Yichen's expression also changed.
"What does Liu Shangshu have to say?"
"Is this bill correct?"
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and said.
"It's just a bill, how can I remember it so clearly?"
"Yichen, go down and check to see if there is any problem."
Liu Zhenghui snorted and said.
It was just a bill, he really couldn’t remember it that clearly.
But this bill is different and involves the issue of compensation for those who died in the line of duty.
He remembered that during this year, a total of thirty-six people from the Ministry of Punishment died in the line of duty.
However, Fang Yuan's record here is fifty-two, which is a full number of sixteen people.
There is a high probability that the Ministry of Accounts will not make mistakes in the accounts, which means that the Ministry of Punishments will falsely report the amount.
There were a total of 16 people who made false reports, which means they made a false report of about hundreds of thousands of copper coins.
This is a huge amount of money, but I don’t know it at all, which is the most terrible thing.
"There is another one here, take this one down and check it."
Fang Yuan's smile became even brighter.
If you don’t immediately say there’s no problem, then there is a problem.
Liu Zhenghui frowned and looked at the bills in another account book.
At this sight, Liu Zhenghui's expression changed again and his eyes widened.
After a while.
"Ahem, Yichen, there is a bottle of good tea in my office. Bring it out to entertain Mr. Fang."
Liu Zhenghui sighed in his heart.
I lament that today is a difficult day.
Only by entertaining Fang Yuan well can big problems be reduced to minor problems.
This time, the Ministry of Punishment was in trouble. I just hope that Fang Yuan can give it some time and not expose it so quickly.
If it is exposed, the court will immediately hold the Ministry of Punishment accountable, and he, the Minister of Punishment, will be responsible.
If it is exposed later, he can use this time to find out the person who caused the obstruction, recover the money, and turn the big problem into a trivial one.
"Okay grandpa."
"Shilang Fang, wait a moment."
Liu Yichen guessed that there was something wrong with the bill.
Fang Yuan did not dare to show his dissatisfaction, and his attitude became friendly.
"Shilang Fang, it may take some time to find out these two bills. Can you give the Criminal Department some time?"
Liu Zhenghui poured tea for Fang Yuan himself and said politely.
The change in attitude before and after made the two officials who accompanied Fang Yuan stunned.
"If you can't help it, how can you endure Liu Shangshu pouring tea?"
"It's just that Liu Shangshu doesn't mind my low status anymore?"
Fang Yuan snatched the teapot from Liu Zhenghui's hand.
Without agreeing to the other party's conditions, Fang Yuan cannot bear the other party pouring tea.
This is the living room of the Criminal Department. If someone sees you like this, it’s hard to say what kind of words will come out.
"Shilang Fang is young and promising. He is already a fourth-rank official at a young age. I admire him deeply. How can I dislike him?"
Liu Zhenghui braved his conscience and said.
After saying that, he couldn't help but be stunned and nodded in agreement with what he said.
He had never disliked or looked down upon Fang Yuan. Today, he was dissatisfied with Tang Jian and found a minister to deal with him.
Originally, the Ministry of Household Affairs was the second most powerful department under the Ministry of Personnel. If Tang Jian did this again, his reputation and power would far exceed that of the other four departments.
"Isn't that right?"
Fang Yuan doesn't quite believe him.
I don’t know how many officials in the court feel that they are too young and not worthy of sitting in the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
Liu Zhenghui is an old man. He is a founding hero and has made great contributions to sit in this position.
This kind of person will most look down on someone like Fang Yuan, who seems to have little merit, sitting in such a high position.
Of course, there are always surprises in everything, and Fang Yuan cannot say that Liu Zhenghui really looks down on him.
"Here comes the good tea."
Liu Zhenghui is about to speak.
Liu Yichen came back with tea.
She was not alone, but also brought two officials with her, returning with hot boiling water.
When you bring back good tea, you will naturally bring boiling water to make tea.
Therefore, Liu Zhenghui, who wanted to flatter Fang Yuan, did not speak.
Soon, a strong aroma of tea floated in the hall of the Criminal Department.
The two people brought by Fang Yuan seemed to have never collected such good tea, and they both looked intoxicated.
"Let's all sit down and try Liu Shangshu's good tea."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Invite two people to sit down.
"Thank you, sir!"
"Thank you Liu Shangshu."
The two of them immediately smiled and saluted Fang Yuan and Liu Zhenghui.
Liu Zhenghui nodded slightly, but his heart ached a little. The tea was specially provided by the royal family and was in very small quantities.
Not long after, Fang Yuan's tea was replaced with hot special tea, and two officials from the Ministry of Revenue were able to taste it because of Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan leisurely tasted a cup and felt that it was indeed very good.
With the popularization of tea making technology, there are more and more types of tea.
Different teas have different tastes and textures, giving tea drinkers more choices.
Almost every kind of tea will be in the hands of Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan before it is released, so Fang Yuan only thinks that this kind of very good tea is very good.
But Liu Zhenghui and others were different. After drinking one cup, they felt like drinking jade dew. They sighed again and again and poured themselves another full cup.
"Shilang Fang, you're welcome, these are special gifts from the palace."
Liu Zhenghui drank another cup and urged Fang Yuan to drink tea.
Tea needs to be hot to drink, and only when it is hot can you taste its true deliciousness.
He didn't know that Fang Yuan was the one who introduced fried tea and brewed tea, nor did he know that Du Miaoyan controlled 89% of the distribution of tea.
But Liu Yichen knew that after hearing Liu Zhenghui's words, her face suddenly became embarrassed, and she lowered her head and was embarrassed to look at Fang Yuan.
"Thank you."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly.
"Shilang Fang, what do you think of my proposal just now?"
Liu Zhenghui felt that it was almost done and said again.
"Ah, what was your proposal just now?"
Fang Yuan forgot about it for a moment and asked slightly embarrassed.
"It may take some time to find out these two bills. Can you give the Ministry of Punishment some time?"
Liu Zhenghui was dissatisfied, but it was difficult to show it.
We can't make Fang Yuan dissatisfied now, otherwise it will be him and the Criminal Department who will suffer.
I’m really frustrated. I have to go back and find out who went so far and dared to embezzle so much.
"Seeing that it's the end of the year, the Ministry of Accounts has no time to give to various ministries, so let's go through the process."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
Now that it has been determined that there is something wrong with the Ministry of Punishment’s bill.
How could it be possible to give them time to correct themselves in vain?
If you don’t give me any benefit, then why should I give you time to modify it?
"How about we come to my office and talk?"
Liu Zhenghui's face darkened slightly and he said in a deep voice.
It seems that it is impossible to solve the problem without giving some benefits.
But this kind of thing must be discussed in private, not in the lobby.
Moreover, there are other officials from the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Revenue here, let alone talking about it.
"That's fine."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and nodded slowly.
Asking the two people he brought to stay, Fang Yuan followed Liu Zhenghui to change places.
Liu Yichen also followed, and the three of them arrived at Liu Zhenghui's office and closed the back door after entering.
"Shilang Fang, please tell me if you have any conditions."
As soon as Liu Zhenghui sat down, his expression became ugly.
I am the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, but I have to compromise with a minister.
If this spreads out, where will you put your face in the future?
"What is Liu Shangshu saying?"
"When others heard it, they thought I was forcing you as a subordinate."
Fang Yuan was not happy.
Showing weakness is showing weakness, but what do you call it?
Are you a bitch but want to get a chastity card?
"You!"
Liu Zhenghui was furious.
I have already given him random conditions, what else do you want?
"Ahem, Mr. Fang, do you have any requests? Can you tell me?"
"Our Ministry of Punishment is very sincere. How about we only need three days for review?"
Seeing that her grandfather was angry but afraid to lose his temper, Liu Yichen quickly stood up and spoke.
In her heart, she was angry that Fang Yuan didn't give her grandfather face, but she also understood that Fang Yuan had to show his favor at this time.
"It's not impossible."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
But it also depends on what sincerity is.
"Shilang Fang is definitely not short of both tea and money."
"How about I, Liu Yichen, owe you a favor?"
"From now on, if your minister gives orders, I will definitely go through fire and water!"
Liu Yichen said seriously.
She thought about it, but she didn't expect to give Fang Yuan any benefit.
"Your favor?"
Fang Yuan was almost amused.
Can you believe the kindness of a little brat?
Mo Cailing, who was previously the Mo of the Deng Ling clan, said that she owed a favor, but Fang Yuan wouldn't have believed it if it hadn't been for the giant's intercession.
As for things like favor, Fang Yuan feels that it is the most real thing, but it is also the most false thing, as the other party is very likely to tell lies.
"Isn't my favor good enough?"
Liu Yichen was immediately dissatisfied.
I keep my promises and never break an appointment.
But Fang Yuan is acting like this, does he not believe in himself?
"Let's make a contract!"
Fang Yuan said with a soft smile.
Forget about verbal favors.
It is safer to write in black and white.
"You!"
"Okay!"
Liu Yichen had a dark face, pointed at Fang Yuan and said angrily.
It's okay to be angry, but things still need to be done.
"It needs your grandpa's signature."
"Liu Shangshu, what do you think?"
Fang Yuan smiled.
"I'm fine."
Liu Zhenghui also said with a dark face.
He waved his hand and pulled out a piece of white paper.
He wrote a few lines on it, explaining the reason and promising to owe Fang Yuan a favor.
"Liu Shangshu, you are setting a trap for me."
"How about forget it and let me follow the procedure."
Fang Yuan stood up and chuckled.
He framed them as if he were the villain.
It's obviously just to give them a chance and get some benefits.
However, Liu Zhenghui wrote the reason on it: Due to the disagreement on the bills, he owed Fang Yuan a favor.
"Wait, wait."
"Is this okay?"
Liu Yichen snatched the pen from his grandfather's hand and pulled out a piece of white paper.
Her handwriting was delicate and looked clear and comfortable. She only wrote that she owed Fang Yuan a favor and that she would help with any errands in the future. If she broke the promise, she would be struck by lightning and she would not be able to live in peace after death.
For the relatively superstitious ancients, Fang Yuan felt that this contract was quite poisonous, like an oath.
Liu Zhenghui looked on, his face darkening a little, but he didn't stop him.
"Liu Shangshu, under normal circumstances, I have already reported the situation to His Majesty, instead of talking to you here."
"I'm giving you and the Ministry of Justice a chance, but you don't think you think I'm your enemy, do you?"
Fang Yuan took the pen handed over by Liu Yichen, was not in a hurry to sign, and stared at Liu Zhenghui and said.
Liu Zhenghui was stunned for a moment, and then said awkwardly: "It's me who is in trouble, please forgive me!"
Indeed, Fang Yuan is not an enemy.
To be precise, he is still a helper.
Fang Yuan can definitely go to the emperor directly.
Then the emperor will send someone to investigate the whole story.
At that time, the Ministry of Punishment will have no way to eliminate the problem.
After the matter is determined, the court will hold the Ministry of Punishment and him, the Minister of Punishment, accountable.
Therefore, Fang Yuan is a helper, not an enemy. He was too strong and missed Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan is not related to me, so the benefits are completely justified, and it is impossible for him to help him out of kindness.
After thinking about this clearly, Liu Zhenghui apologized to Fang Yuan, wrote his name in advance, and then forwarded it to Fang Yuan for signature.
When Fang Yuan saw this, he nodded with satisfaction, and finally signed his name, then pressed his fingerprints and put it in his arms.
"Shilang Fang, I heard that you are interested in my granddaughter. Is this true?"
Liu Zhenghui suddenly smiled and said.
Neither Fang Yuan nor Liu Yichen expected this question.
"Liu Shangshu, you may have heard wrongly. Is it your granddaughter who is interested in me?"
Fang Yuan quickly returned to normal and chuckled.
"Bah, I'm not interested in you!"
"Grandpa, where did you hear this stuff? It's such a mess."
Liu Yichen immediately rolled his eyes and was speechless.
"Hahaha"
"You are young and promising, so it is normal for me to be interested in you."
"How about it, do you have any thoughts about my granddaughter?"
Liu Zhenghui laughed loudly.
Ignoring Liu Yichen's dissatisfaction, he looked at Fang Yuan.
After feeling relieved just now, he no longer had any objections to Fang Yuan, but was full of appreciation.
"What does Liu Shangshu mean?"
"Is it a good thing that your granddaughter appreciates married men?"
Fang Yuan was surprised.
Liu Yichen was also surprised when he looked at his grandfather.