The most obvious impact of Chen Changzhi's case is that in the second month after Chen Changzhi was stripped of his title, the salt tax on Qinfeng Road increased by 30%.
Of course, Chen Changzhi would not be able to monopolize 30% of the private salt sales because he killed a chicken and scared the monkeys.
Throughout the northwest border, there are almost no officials who are not involved in illegal salt trafficking.
Not to mention the Zhong family and Zhe family, even Gao Zunyu, who had been to the northwest border for a few years, also joined in the fun and got involved in this matter.
After Chen Changzhi was beaten to death, there were a lot more letters between Qinfeng Road and Bianliang.
It's so cruel, so scary.
This was taken care of by his colleagues, who classified Chen Changzhi's property in detail and separated his ancestral property and dowry. Otherwise, Chen Changzhi's whole family would have to beg.
"When officials were chatting in the guard camp, they mentioned high salaries to support honest people and heavy laws to combat corruption. Officials once said that today's dynasty is based on high salaries to support officials but not integrity..."
"Third brother, in fact, the income from the properties that I have made with the official family over the years has far exceeded the family's century-old savings. Please restrain the children and don't look for trouble. No one can save you if something goes wrong. The official family can't take the sand out of their eyes.
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Han Zhen was born in the guard camp, and his concept of home and country was deeply influenced by Zhao Xi. In other words, the entire guard camp, including those who are now in the martial arts hall, had the same concept of home and country as other ministers in the court.
The work is different.
It’s not that they care about the development of their family, but that they have the concept of a country.
This thing cannot be explained clearly, nor can it be explained in a short period of time.
Therefore, when talking about this matter at home, Han Zhen could only say this.
"Sixth brother, third brother is not going against the government. It's just that the government uses such drastic measures, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get along well with the ministers."
"As for my Han family, including the Lu family and the Wang family, after all, we are still scholars who work and study to pass down the family lineage. We are not a martial artist, let alone an aristocratic family."
The difficulty! People from farming and studying families, that is, civil servants, are members of the entire civil service group.
Once a dispute really arises between officials and civil servants, they will be in a very difficult position.
It’s hard to part with good wealth and separate it from the official family? It’s a loss that can’t be lost. All the properties and contracts that followed the official family have an additional clause, which is that they must not violate the righteousness? What is the righteousness? Under certain circumstances,
The official will is justice.
But breaking with this civil servant group, Han Jiang, including the entire Han family, could not withstand the civil servant group even if they were paired with the Wang family and the Lu family.
The two generations of the Han family are in charge, and they know the power of the civil service group best. The connection is too complicated, and it is impossible to separate it clearly.
This is not a dispute between colleagues. In fighting against imperial power, civilian officials can achieve amazing unity.
"Third brother, you are thinking too much. Officials once said that literati do not have the thoroughness to innovate."
"I didn't understand it at the beginning, and I still don't understand it now. Judging from the Chen Changzhi incident, the so-called civil servant group best embodies the proverb of flying apart in times of disaster."
"Besides, officials do things in a tactful manner, and there are not many real tit-for-tat moments. Just watch, and nothing will happen."
Officials even pay attention to strategy and tactics, let alone work.
Not to mention the rivalry between the imperial power and the civil servants, if there were any disputes, the officials would just dig holes and bury them all.
There were still some words that Han Zhen didn't say.
Officials once said that all the officials in the court shared the cake, but they didn't know who made the cake and who guarded it.
Why don't you offend the cake chef that day, and there's no one to protect you?
At that time, officials compared military personnel to cake protectors. As for who was the cake maker, Han Zhen had no idea, but it was definitely not a civil servant.
This kind of reaction is happening in every household.
Even when Tao Niang found out that her uncle was also involved in selling illegal salt, she made it clear to her family in a fierce tone: If you ignore the national law, you should stop getting involved in the business of Neiyuan, and don't mention her Gao Tao Tao name.
The business of the Gao family belongs to the Gao family, not to him, Gao Zunyu. But even if the Queen said this, Gao Zunyu had to listen.
It’s okay if you don’t listen!
Planting families, breaking families, including Guo Kui, who is greedy for property, are all intimidated by the officials. How can he find a way to do it?
Chen Changzhi was a civil servant, and they were generals. But there was no way to remove their titles, they would only be beheaded.
"Jifu, do you think the government can support the new law?"
Wang Anshi received Lu Huiqing in his study, accompanied by his son Wang.
Due to the king's health, he did not arrange to be transferred to another place after his death, but only named himself as prisoner.
"Da Shen, it is obvious that the officials do not follow the established rules. Looking at what the officials have done over the years, they have always been determined to change the shortcomings of the country."
"The new law of ginseng will benefit the country and the government, and I think the officials will support it with their wisdom."
At first they were also talking about Chen Changzhi, but finally Wang Anshi turned to the new law he had been planning for many years.
Lu Huiqing had no choice but to accompany him and say that Wang Dacan, the boss of the political affairs hall, was determined to make progress, which Lu Huiqing expected.
"The official family has made countless plans over the years, but they only treat the symptoms and not the root cause..."
Uh...is this what you, the king, can say at will?
But Lu Huiqing is also used to Wang's unrestrained mouth. Let's stop talking in the secret room.
Wang Anshi didn't seem to think it was abnormal, nor did he stop his son. Instead, he looked at Lu Huiqing intentionally or unintentionally.
"Well, let's handle Chen Chang's affairs from the official side. I think the official side is unconventional and fickle."
"There was an inquiry many years ago. The officials should be as Jifu said: they are determined to change the current situation of the country."
"The official family grew up in the inner palace, and the people's sufferings are slightly unknown. If the new law is implemented, it will actually be a blessing to all people."
Wang Anshi was following his son's views.
Sigh... Lu Huiqing is not sure if she is right to choose Wang Jiefu, his personality is too distinct.
Although the two of them are very similar in changing the shortcomings of the country, this is also the best way for Lu Huiqing to become famous. But this Wang Jiefu...
"Da Shen, how about I play the part?"
Wang Anshi was not sure, but he, Lu Huiqing, was sure that this was the best time. After the officials dealt with Chen Changzhi, they urgently needed something to divert the courtiers' resistance to him.
"I'll do it."
Who is Wang Anshi? How could he think of shrinking back from danger?
Wang Anshi was ready to start his big drama. But the one who suffered the most from the Chen Changzhi incident was Han Qi.
He didn't even know how to deal with himself at this time.
He had the responsibility to recommend Chen Changzhi. Now he should bear the responsibility for Chen Changzhi's death.
Are you asking yourself to go out? The official just said that it is not a responsibility, it is more like going out to support yourself and getting an extra salary as a post-job.
In the past, Han Qi, including all the ministers, knew that going out was not terrible, and would actually be promoted to a higher level, or go out with additional posts.
At this time, he, Han Qi, would rather not go out on duty... It would be too embarrassing for him as the prime minister in the political hall.
That is to say, the official's treatment of Chen Chang was very serious this time, which caused the civil servants to feel sad that the rabbit was dead and the fox was dead. They did not bother to trouble him and Han Qi, so there was no memorial to impeach him.