Looking at Du He, Wei Shuyu said again: "Brother Du, to tell you the truth, I have carefully considered this matter. I did this not to add burden to Brother Du, nor for my own convenience, but
In order to benefit the people of Hu County, now, with the Anhu Avenue, Hu County and Chang'an have been integrated into one. In addition, the Hu County Business Center is no worse than the east and west cities of Chang'an. Taxation and public security should be integrated into one.
yes."
Du He said: "I believe you!"
If it were anyone else, Du He would suspect that he had selfish motives.
But Wei Shuyu and Du He would not have any doubts.
Wei Shuyu was simple-minded. As a county magistrate, he never considered personal gain and always put the people first.
Wei Shuyu heard this and said happily: "Really? That's great! In that case, when do you think we can deliver the goods?"
Du He waved his hand: "No rush, we need to ask Jingzhao Mansion for permission first. Brother Wei, I will be the host today, and we two brothers will have a nice drink."
"Okay!" Wei Shuyu readily agreed and stuffed the dried pork that had reached his mouth back into his sleeve.
…
Two days later.
Jingzhao Mansion.
Fu Yazhong.
Liu Wentong, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, was enjoying tea.
Looking at the past dynasties, he is definitely the most relaxed Yin of Jingzhao.
The reason is also simple, that is, Wannian County, the most troublesome business taxation and public security issues in Chang'an City, have all been taken over by Wannian County, and they have done a great job. Now, if the people have any grievances, they go to Wannian County Government.
Jingzhao Mansion even became a little deserted.
So he started enjoying life.
At this moment, an official ran in and said, "Sir, Magistrate Du of Wannian County sent someone to deliver a document, please read it."
"Just look at it, it's the document from Magistrate Du, right? I won't read it, just approve it."
The official asked curiously: "Sir, do you really not want to take a look? This matter is of great importance!"
Liu Wentong said impatiently: "What can be so important that the sky falls? Since it is a document sent by Magistrate Du, there must be nothing wrong. Let's just approve it."
"...Yes!" The official hesitated for a moment, then turned around to deal with the document. Finally, he stamped the official seal of Jingzhao Mansion and sent someone to Wannian County.
…
Wannian County Government Office.
Du He and Wei Shuyu were eating beggar's chicken.
Wei Shuyu said: "Brother Du's chickens are well-deserved. It would be great if I could eat Brother Du's chickens every day. However, I have to go to the wild often. Without this condition, I can only eat dried pork."
Du He comforted him and said, "Brother Wei, don't be discouraged. You can catch pheasants in the wild."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "What Brother Du said is absolutely true, pheasants also have the taste of pheasants. I will try it myself someday."
At this moment, Dai Jinyun came over and reported: "Teacher, the documents sent to Jingzhao Mansion have been approved by Jingzhao Mansion and sent back."
Du He was surprised and said: "Master Liu does things quickly, it's too fast!"
Wei Shuyu nodded: "It's very fast!"
Du He smiled and said: "In that case, Brother Wei, it seems we have to hurry up."
Snapped.
Wei Shuyu directly put the half-eaten chicken on the table, picked up a piece of paper and wrapped it, and said: "Brother Du, without further ado, let's get down to business first."
Du He couldn't laugh or cry.
This is a hot temper.
Du He had almost finished eating, so he simply put down half of the chicken in his hand.
Then he sent someone to summon Wannian County Magistrate Xu Zhiyuan and Huxian County Guancheng Brigade Captain Li Ke to the county government office.
After everyone arrived, Du He briefly explained Wei Shuyu's thoughts.
Xu Zhiyuan said: "Magistrate Wei is right. Hu County and Chang'an have gradually become one. Taxation and public security should be merged to facilitate management."
Li Ke asked: "Teacher, if this happens, wouldn't it mean that the boundaries of Chang'an City and Hu County will be under the control of the city management brigade in the future?"
Du He nodded: "That's right, we are planning to merge the current Wannian Security Team into the Huxian City Management Brigade, under your command, and change its name to the Chang'an City Management Brigade."
Li Ke's eyes lit up and he laughed and said: "In that case, I can walk sideways in Chang'an City from now on. Teacher, I have no problem."
Everyone: "..."
Du He thought for a moment and then said immediately: "Then let's split up."
"Jin Yun, you immediately draft a notice for Wannian County to take over Chang'an City and Hu County. Wannian County, Chang'an County, and Hu County will stamp it with official seals and post it everywhere in Chang'an City and Hu County."
"His Royal Highness the King of Shu, you will be responsible for the merger of the city management brigade and the Chang'an security brigade. The sooner the better."
"Master Xu, you need help!"
"Brother Wei, you want Li Ke to return to Hu County and hand over business taxes and public security matters to make a settlement."
Du He quickly made a good division of labor.
Everyone hurriedly agreed, saying there was no problem, and then started to act separately.
…
Dai Jinyun is very fast.
In the evening of that day, notices regarding Wannian County's takeover of the entire Chang'an City and Hu County's public security and commercial tax policies were posted everywhere in Chang'an City and Hu County.
For a time, Chang'an City was in an uproar.
It hasn't been long since Wannian County took over the commercial taxation and public security of the entire Chang'an City. Who would have known that now Hu County has been added to the mix.
This is the three-county alliance.
People in Chang'an City were talking a lot, but people in Hu County were very calm, even a little excited.
The achievements that Hu County has today are all created by Du He.
The people of Hu County believe in Du He from the bottom of their hearts.
Merchants in Hu County have long been accustomed to the new tax policy.
So, everyone was very calm.
The three-county alliance did not experience many setbacks.
The second day.
The Wannian County Taxation Bureau and the Hu County Taxation Bureau merged, and the director was Dai Jinyun.
The name was also changed to Chang'an Taxation Bureau.
The third day.
The Wannian Public Security Brigade and the Hu County Guancheng Brigade merged.
The captain is Li Ke, King of Shu.
The name was also changed to Chang'an City Management Brigade.
The tax bureau and the city management brigade were both under the control of Du He in Wannian County.
…
Jingzhao Mansion Office.
Liu Wentong pointed at an official and cursed angrily: "Why don't you explain such a big matter to me clearly in advance? Now that the three-county alliance has been established, the power of Magistrate Du is greater than that of me, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture."
It’s still a big deal. If this matter spreads out, will I, the governor of Jingzhao, still be able to do it?”
The official said aggrievedly: "Sir, I sent you the document from Wannian County a few days ago, but you didn't read it yourself, and you even said you believed in Magistrate Du!"
Liu Wentong had a headache.
He thought Du He could do it, but he didn't know that Du He could do it better than he thought.
The two-county alliance is already very strange, and now there is a three-county alliance.
I have a headache!
The official asked: "My lord, there is still a chance to remedy this matter. That is, my lord, you should quickly write a memorial and send it to the court to explain the matter. I think your majesty will not blame you."
After a long while, Liu Wentong suddenly said: "You know nothing... Humph, get out of here."
After the official left, Liu Wentong said to himself: "That's it, I will follow the prince-in-law and go crazy again."