Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 80 Indulging his subordinates in corruption in front of Li Shimin
Chapter 80 Indulging his subordinates in corruption in front of Li Shimin
Chapter 080: Indulging his subordinates in corruption in front of Li Shimin
"Attach importance to the imperial examination: The imperial court should try its best to promote it and implement it in every state, every county, and every village, so that people all over the world know that the imperial examination attaches great importance to the imperial examination. If possible, provide every student who participates in the imperial examination with travel expenses to the imperial capital finals." "Attention, we must ensure the fairness and impartiality of the imperial examination. We must not let the imperial examination become a tool for some people to operate in secret. It is a taboo for the examination questions to be known in advance before the examination begins."
"Make good use of resumes: Talents selected by the imperial examination, or officials who are preparing to take office in a certain place, have them fill in their resumes and put them in their portfolios as standards for future assessments. If their performance during the official period is significantly different from their resume goals, they will not be promoted.
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Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and slowly spoke out his humble opinion.
It was just an impromptu statement, not a well-thought-out plan, just a casual chat after dinner.
"Educated!"
"After I return, I will definitely meet with Your Majesty to inform him!"
Li Shimin listened and pondered for a moment before speaking.
He actually thought about attaching importance to the imperial examination, but many ministers opposed it.
Considering that continuing the imperial examinations of the Sui Dynasty would lead to people saying that the Tang Dynasty had no future, it has never paid much attention to it.
Now that he heard what Fang Yuan said, he decided that after returning, he would definitely defy all opinions, pay attention to the imperial examination, and submit his personal resume.
And not only the talents selected by the imperial examination, but also the officials from all over the country, no matter how big or small, should also fill in a personal resume.
In this way, you can not only know what they have done before, but also what they want to do in the future.
"Hahaha..."
"If there is a reward, don't forget me."
Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed.
"Of course not."
"By the way, I came here this time and brought you a fine salt dividend."
Li Shimin shook his head and smiled.
He will no longer pursue the matter of Fang Yuan selling his official position.
As Fang Yuan said, he only has the right to make suggestions, and his personal resume is a good thing. According to Fang Yuan's operation, the officials selected are indeed better than those selected by the imperial court.
As he spoke, he winked at the middle-aged man behind him, who immediately stepped back and left the Governor's Mansion to carry things.
After a while, I saw the other person coming in carrying a big box, no smaller than the two from Sun Taihe.
When the box was placed on the ground, there was a loud bang, which made Fang Yuan couldn't help but look at the young guard with admiration.
"This is the first dividend I earned from selling fine salt, a total of sixty guan."
Li Shimin smiled.
The court's fine salt was not only sold by the court.
Some ministers in the DPRK also divided part of it to sell.
The business model is like the royal family being a developer, the court being a first-level agent, and the ministers being first-level agents, so the money comes quickly and there is no need to wait for sales to return from various places.
"Thank you, Boss Li."
Fang Yuan smiled happily.
Order someone to move the box down.
It took two state officials to arrive and it was difficult to move the box down.
"Prefect Fang, the next time I come, it may be after the next year."
"As for the money, there will be a second batch only after next year. After all, the return flow is slow and transportation is troublesome."
Li Shimin said.
This time I came here with the idea of relaxing before the war.
After returning, Shuofang should have been captured, and the attack on the Eastern Turks will be put on the agenda.
When the time comes, you will no longer be as leisurely as you are now. You must always keep an eye on what is happening on the battlefield to ensure that there are no problems with the battle situation.
It’s a matter of national war, so don’t dare to be negligent.
"I understand."
Fang Yuan nodded.
He has been dealing with many commercial banks for a long time and knows that it will take time to return.
To be able to receive sixty dividends so quickly is beyond Fang Yuan's expectations.
"Chief Fang is so happy!"
Li Shimin said with satisfaction.
There’s no need to explain so much, just trust each other and that’s good.
When I come back next time, I will show off my identity and see what kind of reaction Fang Yuan has.
At that time, people should be shocked, disbelieving, shouting that I am blind, etc. It will definitely be interesting, right?
"Boss Li, I have an idea that I would like to share with you."
Fang Yuan slowly tasted two sips of tea and suddenly said.
"What do you think?"
Li Shimin asked curiously.
Princess Xiangcheng also looked at Fang Yuan curiously.
But she couldn't hold it in any longer, and her long legs were tightened.
"Do you know how much money always weighs?"
Fang Yuan asked.
"I don't know."
The father and daughter looked at each other, shook their heads and said.
The two of them had never touched copper coins before, so they didn't know how much they weighed.
"8 pounds!"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"Then what?"
Li Shimin blinked and asked in confusion.
He didn't understand why Fang Yuan asked this.
"It's always been 8 pounds. The 60 pounds you just brought are 480 pounds!"
"It's a little far away and the roads are not easy to walk. It's very inconvenient to carry just 60 Guan."
Fang Yuan continued.
"Indeed!"
Li Shimin nodded with deep understanding.
He also felt that it would be difficult to transport more money.
There are only 60 strings, so it took a lot of effort to bring them.
But he still didn't know what Fang Yuan wanted to express.
"Now Liaozhou has gathered ten commercial banks and opened more than ten factories, and there will definitely be more in the future."
"This kind of copper coin greatly affects the transactions between each other, which is not conducive to the development of Liaozhou and the future economic development of Datang."
"I was thinking, if we could create a paper currency at this time, which would be equivalent to the value of copper coins, would it be easier to carry and trade, and would it accelerate economic development?"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
He has long had the idea of making paper money.
But the time is not ripe and there is no official support.
Private banknotes are not impossible, but the risks are relatively high.
"Paper money?!"
Li Shimin said in surprise.
He was greatly shocked, shocked by Fang Yuan's unbridled imagination.
How did you come up with all this, and how could you even think of paper money instead of copper coins?
"Not bad, paper money!"
"There will also be banks to facilitate the exchange of banknotes and copper coins."
Fang Yuan looked deeply at Li Daye and said in a deep voice.
The concepts of paper money and banks are the products that should be produced by the development of the times.
When capital sprouts, copper coins are destined to be unable to satisfy transactions between people.
"President Fang, I have to admire your idea."
"But paper money is a big deal, and I suggest you consider it carefully."
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Li Shimin was shocked and said in a deep voice.
From Fang Yuan's words, he already knew that banknotes are easy to carry.
But it is a matter of money and lifeline for the imperial court, and it cannot be decided in just a few words.
"That's why I'm telling you that I hope you can make suggestions to the emperor."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"You...do you have anything to convince the emperor?"
Li Shimin wanted to refuse.
But seeing Fang Yuan's eyes, he changed his mind.
"First, the portraits of people printed on banknotes can be emperors, emperors, etc. They must be figures with a glorious image. With the promotion and use of banknotes, people will remember them and their fame will last forever.
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"Second, paper money does not replace copper coins, but it is just an additional way to use it, called Tang Dynasty treasure banknotes. If people want to use copper coins, they can use copper coins, and if they want to use paper money, they can use paper money. Exchange of equal value without interference from each other." p>
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"I...can I really be remembered throughout history?"
Li Shimin was so excited that he almost revealed his identity.
Only he himself knows how much he wants to be remembered throughout history.
He did not want to mention the stain of Xuanwu Sect in his life, so he wanted to make more achievements to cover it up.
He hopes that when future generations mention him, they will be full of admiration in their hearts instead of thinking of the Xuanwu Gate incident.
If the banknotes mentioned by Fang Yuan can be printed with people's faces, even if he is a hundred years later, as long as the banknotes are still used, he will still be remembered by people.
This is countless times better than implementing countless policies that benefit the country and the people!
"Natural!"
"The history books will also record a strong event!"
"Because paper money is greater than copper coins, it accelerates the economic development of the era and facilitates people's livelihood!"
Fang Yuan said solemnly.
"What can I do for you?"
Li Shimin's breathing became rapid.
He imagined the place of paper money in history.
For thousands of years to come, mankind will probably remember him as the emperor.
The introduction of banknotes accelerated economic development and facilitated people's livelihood.
I am afraid that even the pacification of the Eastern Turks would not have as far-reaching an impact as the introduction of banknotes.
"First, ask the emperor to allow me to establish a treasure banknote bureau and provide the portraits on the banknotes."
"Second, ask the emperor to grant me the privilege of printing, distributing, etc. alone to prevent problems such as fraud, imitation, etc."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
The emergence of Baochao Bureau will affect countless people.
By then, not only the aristocratic families, but also the princes and generals will probably be watching him.
Only by determining the position of orthodoxy, mastering the core technology of banknotes, and combating counterfeit banknotes can risks be reduced.
Of course, Fang Yuan will not promote it nationwide at once, but will start from Liaozhou City and slowly be brought out by major commercial banks.
"No problem!"
"But I also have a condition."
Li Shimin pondered for a long time before speaking slowly.
"Please say."
Fang Yuan was not surprised and said in a deep voice.
"The emperor has the right to view all information."
"And only the Liaozhou City family is allowed to be under your control."
"After that, any banknote bureau opened anywhere will be under the control of the Ministry of Accounts."
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
Although he was excited, he was still sober.
Important things must be controlled by the court and cannot be released too much.
"Okay!"
"But the technology is not public!"
"And I charge 30% of the profit every year!"
Fang Yuan has no objection.
He never thought of controlling the national banknote bureau.
In this era, I am just a governor.
Before you become a giant crocodile, if you are too greedy, you will be dealt with.
"Can there still be profits?"
Li Shimin was surprised again.
"Natural."
"You'll know when the time comes."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Printing money is one thing, but you can also provide loans and collect interest, etc.
How could a bank in later generations have no profit?
"Okay!"
"Then I'll wait and see!"
"The next time I come here, it will be when I bring you the imperial edict and the portrait!"
Li Shimin was very excited.
At the same time, I am looking forward to the next time I come.
At that time, he gave his avatar to Fang Yuan and told him that he was the emperor.
Hahaha... Fang Yuan's expression will be very interesting then, right?
“Very good!”
Fang Yuan has no objection.
He also knows that there will be many things happening in the court next.
There will be no problem in alienating Shuofang, but attacking the East Turks is still risky.
Although history records that the Eastern Turks were wiped out, great changes can occur in a short period of time during the war.
The imperial court does not know the historical records, so they can understand no matter how cautious they are.
"Um... Governor Fang, is there a toilet?"
Princess Xiangcheng finally couldn't help it and interjected.
Just like last time, I never went to the toilet again after passing the inn.
When we arrived at Fang Yuan's place, the tea tasted so good that I couldn't help but drink more.
"Yes, I will ask someone to take you there."
Fang Yuan nodded and waved to the state officials in the distance.
"Thank you."
Princess Xiangcheng stood up.
Seeing that the official who led the way looked ordinary, I felt a little disappointed, thinking that it was Fang Yuan who led the way last time.
When Princess Xiangcheng came back, Zhang San also happened to come back from outside.
"Zun Zhou, the cement plant is ready and paving the road will start at any time."
Zhang San reported.
Today is the time for the cement factory in the west of the city to pave the way to the factories in the south of the city.
"Okay, prepare the car!"
Fang Yuan immediately stood up and said excitedly.
After a long preparation, we can finally lay the cement road.
Zhang San responded, and then quickly left to prepare the governor's carriage.
"Cement road?"
Li Shimin also stood up and asked.
"Yes, will you come with me, Boss Li?"
Fang Yuan made the invitation.
"Please lead the way!"
Li Shimin immediately said excitedly.
The concrete road that he had longed for could finally be seen.
There is also the nine-story star observation tower of the Mohist Research Institute. I don’t know if it has been repaired, but Fang Yuan still needs to take him in to have a look.
"Please!"
Fang Yuan smiled.
Go to the door first.
As soon as he walked out of the door, Li Shimin remembered the unpleasant things that happened before entering.
"Prefect Fang, just now your two guards had to collect money before they were willing to report."
Li Shimin opened his eyes coldly and said in a deep voice.
When the two state officials heard this, they were immediately startled and looked at Fang Yuan.
"What are you still doing? Give the money back."
"It's clear that these are distinguished guests."
Fang Yuan glared at the two state officials and scolded.
"Yes, yes."
"The adults make atonement, but the villains are too blind to see Mount Tai. Please forgive me."
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The state official who was guarding the gate quickly took out ten copper coins and returned them.
"That's it?"
"Not processed?"
Li Shimin took the ten copper coins and frowned.
This terrible situation is not dealt with seriously?
If you dare to collect money from powerful people, how about dealing with ordinary people?
"When they see you dressed gorgeously, they want it if they don't need that little money. Don't take it to heart."
Fang Yuan waved his hand and said disapprovingly.
With that said, the man had already walked to the prepared carriage and was about to get on.
"What do you mean?"
Li Shimin stood where he was and said with a straight face.
He didn't understand why Fang Yuan treated the matter so lightly.
This matter is obviously a very serious matter, related to the integrity of the entire governor's office.
If the top management connives at the bottom level, then the bottom level will be greedy, which will eventually affect the entire governor's office.
It's like a mouse droppings ruining a whole pot of porridge.
"Get on the carriage first and talk as we walk."
Fang Yuan shook his head and waved to him.
"Okay."
Li Shimin was silent for a moment before answering with a straight face.
With that said, he walked towards Fang Yuan's special carriage for the governor.
Princess Xiangcheng looked at her carriage, then at Li Shimin, and then followed.
The provincial governor's carriage is big enough, so it won't be a problem to seat three people.
In the carriage, three people are sitting in a triangle.
The carriage sets off.
"What does Boss Li think is the purpose of being an official?"
Fang Yuan asked with a smile.
"Get promoted and make a fortune, benefiting one party!"
Li Shimin said without thinking.
He also served as an official of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, so he understands this.
"Yes, you can get promoted and make a fortune, but can everyone be promoted?"
"Liaozhou has only one governor, three county magistrates, and more than 600 state officials and government officials. Many of them remain state officials and government officials throughout their lives."
"So, the only way they can get rich is..."
Fang Yuan said slowly.
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Shimin.
"Although this is the case, it is not the reason for their corruption."
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
When state officials announced that they wanted to collect money, he classified it as corruption.
"It's really not a reason."
"But does Boss Li know what I rely on to establish my foothold in Liaozhou?"
Fang Yuan smiled calmly.
"What to rely on?"
Li Shimin's tone is better.
He generally knew how difficult it was for Fang Yuan to be in Liaozhou.
The first three governors of Liaozhou died mysteriously. He was angry but had no choice.
We know clearly that they are from those aristocratic families, but the problem is that there is no evidence and we can’t solve it even if we want to.
"Rely on them to work hard for me and move forward bravely!"
"I can't allow them to be promoted. They must get rich, right?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
After recruiting three hundred state officials and three hundred security guards, Fang Yuan gave them full benefits.
People die for money, and birds die for food. Because they were given enough money, they went forward bravely in every mission, allowing Fang Yuan to successfully establish himself in Liaozhou.
"Then it can't be corrupt, right?"
"How can the people at the bottom withstand their trampling?"
Li Shimin can understand Fang Yuan's difficulties.
But I still feel that it’s not okay for Fang Yuan to condone his subordinates’ corruption.
"Hahaha... This boss Li doesn't know something."
"I condone their corruption because I am targeting wealthy people like you, rather than reaching out to the common people."
"You people probably won't be heartbroken if you lose ten cents, but the same can't be said for ordinary people. Ten cents may be half of their life savings. I have strict orders against this."
Fang Yuan laughed.
"Seriously?"
Li Shimin frowned and said.
If it’s just for rich people, that’s acceptable.
According to Fang Yuan's situation, it's very difficult for him in Liaozhou, so it's understandable if his subordinates indulge a little bit.
"That's natural. Everyone in the governor's office can ask around."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Li Shimin was silent and frowned.
Not long after, the carriage stopped and arrived at the cement factory.