my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 291 Astronomical Numbers
In the crisp autumn, tax collection is a crucial task.

The tax collectors are already on the move.

Not only that, the model camp also began to temporarily station in Wuhu, Dangtu, and Fanchang counties in the name of training.

Zhang Anshi became the commander-in-chief, sitting in the middle.

The three brothers were dispatched in the three counties respectively.

Coupled with the assistance of fellow magistrate Gao Xiang, the county magistrates of the three counties also guarded the county government.

Almost all the servants and scribes got busy.

Tuiguan accepts the petitions of the people and mediates disputes.

The civil servants led by Zhaomo also began to accept reports from the people and correct the officials' irregular behavior.

Xuezheng is also very busy, he manages the scholars in the government, but the ones who are probably the most troublesome right now are the scholars, because of this, so... he is almost being watched by people now.A few Jinyiwei people watched him, and only waited for the counties to receive any troubles caused by scholars, and immediately asked him to issue a document to expel scholars from their merits and punishments.

This Xuezheng is almost the most unwilling official in the government. There is no way, his responsibilities are naturally contrary to Zhang Anshi. In his mind, his responsibility is to help scholars and enjoy their respect for him.

But Zhang Anshi doesn't think so, he thinks that Xuezheng should be a tool to suppress scholars.Good guy, the great master has become a judge, who can bear it.

Zhang Anshi is most worried about him, so he is always watched by people, whether you like it or not, if something is reported, you have to sign it, if you don't sign it, you are obstructing and attacking the White Lotus Sect.

Tax collectors from various counties have begun to go to the countryside, and after several rounds of blood changes, most of the Baozhang and Jiazhang in each township still cooperate.

Of course, it’s not like no one is obedient and vigilant, but the pressure from the prefect’s yamen is layer upon layer. If you dare to conceal or perfunctory, and finally this military law falls on your head, then don’t blame it for being ruthless to you.

The most frightening thing is... the tax collectors went to the countryside to collect taxes, and even used firecrackers.

Of course, this is also very reasonable. This is to prevent the remnants of the White Lotus Sect. After all, the practice here is military law.

There are no disputes.

Of course, someone asked for money or life, so... immediately asked for it to the county government.

The county is not too polite, after all... this guy has affected everyone's performance, not to mention the county magistrate himself also hopes... to be favored by Zhang Anshi, so that he can have a bright future in the future.

If he is soft on these people, once he loses his performance, he will offend all the servants and civil servants in the yamen, and the county magistrate will probably be disappointed.

So... the county is filled with the sound of banging boards every day.

Whenever a new military order comes out, there will always be someone who doesn't adapt to the rules. At this time, if you relax your mouth, or talk to him in a negotiating tone, the other party may make an inch of it.

This is called killing chickens to scare monkeys. If you catch a few typical examples, beat them first.

A pen and a pen of accounts, as well as a lot of food, began to be escorted to Qixia.

On Qixia's side, the original treasury was full, which forced Zhang Anshi to think of a way to rent the merchant's warehouse.

For more than half a month, Zhang Anshi was almost non-stop, paying attention to every move of the counties every day. Taiping Mansion is not big, and it only governs three counties, plus Qixia.

However, because it is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, there are 60 registered households, and the population is probably around [-].

This scale is neither big nor small, and it is extremely difficult to manage so many people, especially when the new military law is to be rolled out.

The tax collectors in the mansion mainly teach waterway inspections and land inspections to assist, and collect taxes on merchants.

The collection of business tax is actually quite smooth. Although the merchants concealed the situation, they did not make trouble. On the one hand, their own status is low, and on the other hand, they are also aware that operating and trading in Taiping Mansion, The environment is indeed much better than other places.

Elsewhere, although taxes appear to be pitifully low, in fact the price of various exploitations is often much higher.

Moreover, there are too many uncertainties.

At the end of October, Gao Xiang rushed to see Zhang Anshi.

When Gao Xiang met him, he immediately said: "My lord, the collection has almost come to an end, and it should be almost done. Now there are only a few rural areas where there are still some discrepancies in taxes, which need to be checked."

Zhang Anshi finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "It's really not easy. It's like fighting a war. There are endless things happening every day."

Gao Xiang nodded and said: "Yes, there are so many things that have never happened before, it is really a headache to deal with them one by one, but fortunately, through this... incident, the rules have finally been established, and there will be similar events in the future. There are rules to follow.”

Zhang Anshi said: "The numbers will be reported in the daily newspapers in the next few days. I estimate that the collections of other prefectures are almost the same."

He paused, then said, "Is there anything else?"

This is what it means to send a guest.

Gao Xiang smiled wryly, but stayed where he was, and said cautiously: "Have you heard about it, my lord? The Beijing inspection has already started."

"Jingcha?" Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows.

Gao Xiang thought that Zhang Anshi didn't know anything about it, so he patiently said: "Every three years, the Ministry of Officials conducts a Beijing inspection of the officials in the capital to evaluate them. This year is the third year, and the Beijing inspection is only in the capital carry out, but Taiping Mansion also belongs to the capital city, and is included in Jingcha.”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "Oh, how was your Jingcha three years ago?"

"Medium." Gao Xiang said truthfully: "Not bad, not bad."

Zhang Anshi became a little curious, and said, "What if it's good or bad?"

"Naturally, you don't want to be promoted, and of course, you won't be dismissed."

"Will you depose?" Zhang Anshi said in surprise, but he was a little surprised by this.

"Of course, if you are inferior, you will be dismissed."

Zhang Anshi said: "But I have never heard of it. Some ministers were dismissed because of this."

Gao Xiang said with a smile: "Because since the Jingcha, almost no one has been rated as inferior."

"I understand." Zhang Anshi said: "It means medium cup, large cup, super large cup."

These words seemed to Gao Xiang to be in the clouds, and he looked confused and didn't understand.

Zhang Anshi didn't explain much, just said: "Okay, don't worry about other business matters, just do your own business well."

"Yes." Gao Xiang nodded and said, "Your Majesty will set off soon to go to Dangtu County. There is a dispute in a mountain forest in Dangtu County."

Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said, "Go."

After a few more days, even the number of remote villages was calculated.

Zhang Anshi asked his scribes to make the final calculation.

At this moment, Li Zhaomo ran over panting.

In the hall, before Zhang Anshi was seated, he shouted impatiently: "Grandpa...Grandpa..."

"What's wrong?" Zhang Anshi looked at him with disgust.

Li Zhaomo is in charge of discipline and supervision of officials, so theoretically, he has to communicate with the officials at any time.

As if in a hurry, he ran in in one breath. At this moment, he panted and said, "Something happened, something happened."

Zhang Anshi sat down, but calmly said: "What can happen?"

"There are 18 people in our Taiping Mansion's Jingcha this year... Jingcha is inferior, and almost all of the eight methods are accounted for. It is said that Gao Tongzhi's judgment is: greedy, cool, unscrupulous, Impetuous, weak..."

Li Zhaomo's face was very ugly: "Your official...I don't get any good from this official, and my judgment is: inaction, impetuosity, and weak talent."

"The one with the best evaluation is Chen Xuezheng. Except for his old age, Chen Xuezheng is average. As for the magistrates of the counties below... it is even worse."

Obviously, Zhang Anshi couldn't keep his composure any longer, and said angrily, "Fucking hell, who judged this?"

"Officials."

Zhang Anshi said angrily: "What are they going to do? Are they bullying me, Zhang Anshi?"

"That's not true..." Li Zhaomo looked at Zhang Anshi with a complicated face: "Their evaluation of you, my father-in-law, is still good, saying that you can fulfill your duties, and you are young and promising, hardworking and capable..."

Zhang Anshi: "..."

Zhang Anshi probably understood that these guys, of course, did not dare to offend Zhang Anshi, but it did not prevent them from beating these officials who were close to Zhang Anshi.

Moreover, the Jingcha of the Ministry of Officials itself means the meaning of the imperial court, which means that it represents the imperial court's views on the officials of Taiping Prefecture.

Zhang Anshi looked at Li Zhaomo seriously and said, "What will happen if the evaluation is inferior?"

"Those who want to be dismissed from office." Li Zhaomo said with a wry smile: "The lightest ones will also be photographed for questioning, or demoted for transfer. Maybe in a few days, there will be documents from the Ministry of Officials. The next official... the next official may... want to be dismissed." I went to Qiongzhou to be the county magistrate or county magistrate. However, Gao Tongzhi’s situation may be the worst, and he will most likely be dismissed.”

Zhang Anshi sneered and said, "Really? Isn't this official department a bully? I'll go to them to settle the score."

But Li Zhaomo hurriedly said: "It must not be done. If this is the case, then something will happen. If the father-in-law opposes Jingcha, isn't it just giving the facts? Officials... They are just doing their own jobs. If we go to make a fuss because of this, won't we be judged as inferior?"

After a pause, Li Zhaomo continued: "Besides, it's not up to the bureaucrats to decide on their own. The Jingcha still needs the approval of the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In addition, Dali Temple is also responsible for assisting... Really want to settle accounts , does this count?"

Zhang Anshi frowned and didn't say anything for a while, but gradually calmed down.

He understood that Li Zhaomo was right.

After thinking about it, Zhang Anshi said: "Gather everyone together, I'll hold a meeting, let's come up with an idea together."

Li Zhaomo nodded.

He was in mourning, how could he have thought that the retribution would come so quickly.

So he hurried to invite people, and not long after, the officials in the mansion came one by one with dark faces.

That fellow acquaintance Gao Xiang's face turned ashen.

He didn't have any illusions about Jingcha, he thought it was enough to maintain a moderate level, but he never expected that someone would attack him so badly, it was obvious that he was going to kill him.

Since the Hongwu period, Jingcha was inferior, and there were very few officials who were dismissed. Who would have thought that he would be among them.

He couldn't help being extremely desolate in his heart, and he shook his head secretly, no matter what, it seemed that he couldn't hide anyway.

Wouldn't that be good too?At the beginning, he thought about resigning from office, and now he has fulfilled his wish.

But even though he thought so, he was still unwilling to resign himself from office.

After living most of his life, he was still conscientious and conscientious in the ups and downs of his official career. How could he have imagined that he would end up in such an end.

At this moment, Zhang Anshi looked at the crowd and said, "You know everything, right?"

Gao Xiang stood up and bowed: "Grandpa... In the next few days, the subordinate officials will find a way to clean up the assigned tasks, and wait for a new acquaintance..."

Zhang Anshi waved his hand: "Why are you in such a hurry! They say you are inferior, so you think you are inferior? They say they want to resign from your office, so you will not be an official?"

"This……"

Seeing everyone's faces turned pale, Zhang Anshi was not feeling well.

Zhang Anshi said: "Damn it, I have two official characters. Normally, I, Zhang Anshi, manipulate others, but today someone wants to manipulate me, Zhang Anshi. This group of idiots are so daring."

"Grandpa." Gao Xiang said with a wry smile: "The results of the Beijing inspection have been released, and it is useless to say these complaints. Instead of causing trouble, it is better..."

Everyone nodded.

Although everyone knows that the result of the matter is difficult for people to accept.

But what they were more afraid of was Zhang Anshi making trouble because of it.

If there is a commotion, people all over the world will really look sideways. Not only will the official have nothing to do, but it may also become the target of public criticism.

They know very well... No one can do anything to Zhang Anshi, the official department, didn't they give Zhang Anshi an excellent rating?
But once they become the target of public criticism, they may suffer a second injury, and it will be really gentle, and there will be no decency left in the end.

Zhang Anshi pursed his lips, but said: "I know what you mean, you want to swallow your anger, and even simply... just settle it. This is impossible, you have followed me for so many days, and now the government is practicing military law again, After all, you are willing to use your life, and everyone has experience, how can you let those dog officials say what they say? You are my people in life, and my ghost in death. "

Gao Xiang: "..."

Gao Xiang didn't get any comfort from Zhang Anshi, but what this guy said shocked him. He couldn't tell if Zhang Anshi was praising or cursing.

Of course, no one has the heart to seriously think about this now, but they just feel that all thoughts are hopeless.

A lifetime of painstaking efforts go to waste, can you not feel disheartened?
Zhang Anshi looked at their dejected looks, and said, "Cheer yourself up. Since they want to do this, then... you can rest assured that I, Zhang Anshi, will never make things difficult for you and will not cause trouble. But..."

Zhang Anshi paused, and then said: "But now that you are still officials in the mansion, you have to do a good job every day. So now, big guys, don't do anything else, put down what you are doing, and do everything else. Officials above rank nine in this government all come with Zhang Anshi."

Gao Xiang asked suspiciously, "Grandfather...where are you going?"

"Go to the household department." Zhang Anshi said: "Our taxes this year have been collected, so naturally we have to go to the household department to submit money and food, financial revenue and expenditure, and tax accounts. Isn't this what we should do?"

Gao Xiang: "..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Call people up, let's go now."

Gao Xiang and the others suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

Apparently, they're not the type to show off.

But Zhang Anshi clearly wanted to show off.

For the first time, he had people prepare many exquisite carriages.

In addition, hundreds of guards were summoned, some played signs in front, and some blared gongs to clear the way.

On this sign, it reads: Taiping Prefect Zhang...or Taiping Prefect Tongzhi and so on.

You know, although local parents and officials are very particular about ostentation when traveling, but at the feet of the emperor, parents and officials are not farts.

In this capital city, where you can kill a Hanlin casually, the local magistrate and county magistrate are just a fart.

Here, maybe even a high-ranking servant would not dare to let people ring the gong and play the sign when they go out.

But Zhang Anshi...is actually ingenious.

Suddenly, a long team appeared on the official road, mighty and mighty, followers like clouds, dozens of chariots and horses, like long snakes.

Sitting in the carriage, Gao Xiang listened to the sound of the gong outside, especially when he heard the guards yelling words such as "Idlers stay away", his heart almost jumped out.

Zhang Anshi was triumphant, he brought his new car to someone, sat in the comfortable and spacious new car, and headed towards the capital with the front and back hugged.

Qixia is only a short distance away from the capital.

When they passed the city gate, the gatekeeper was startled.

It has been so many years since the Hongwu period began to guard the city gate, and no one... the magistrate dared to make such a show, even... the governor of Yingtianfu...he didn't have the guts.

This can be regarded as having met a talent, the magistrate probably thought he was taking office in Qiongzhou.

However, when the guard at the city gate was about to step forward to ask questions, before he could utter a word, he immediately saw the word Taiping Mansion, and immediately dodged to the side in desperation, without making a sound.

The lengthy team filed in one after another, and then rushed to the inner city.

This road... along the way, many soldiers, civilians, and civilians saw each other, and they were all stunned. The people in Beijing have never seen such a ostentation as a local parent officer, especially some children. behind, so that the line is longer.

At this time, in the household department hall, Zhou Shilang, who was on duty, was chatting with Mr. Wu.

The Ministry of Accounting has been really busy these past few days, and all prefectures and counties have to rush to submit money, food, financial revenue and expenditure, and tax accounts. It can be said that this is the busiest time for the Ministry of Accounting at this time.

But after all, the clerks below are responsible for the specific work. For the chief officer, it is obviously just a hand-off shopkeeper.

"Have you heard of the Beijing inspection? Hey... I really didn't expect it..." Zhou Shilang said with a smile: "It's still their bureaucrats who can play tricks."

Director Wu wanted to please the servant on duty, so he smiled and said, "There's nothing you can do about it. I heard...the trouble over there is too fierce..."

"That's all, that's all." Zhou Shilang pressed his hands and said, "It's better not to say this in the hall right now, if Xia Butang finds out, he will reprimand us again."

Master Wu smiled knowingly.

At this moment, the sound of gongs and drums outside came from far and near.

Zhou Shilang frowned and said, "What kind of movement is this?"

"This... the next officer will go and have a look."

The lengthy team finally arrived at Hubu.

The guards in front of the door of the household department were dumbfounded, and all their eyes were straight.

There are many prefectures and counties that submit money and food accounts, and there are even many chief ministers in various provinces.

But such a big commotion...is unheard of!
At this time, a man got out of the carriage in front of him. This man was wearing a python robe, standing tall and full of nobility. He looked up at the gate of the household department, and then walked into the household department. door.

Seeing the mending who were still in a daze, the man popped out a word from the crack of his mouth: "Get lost!"

Mending subconsciously moved aside.

So, this man led the crowd loudly, all the way directly into the lobby of the household department.

"Who is this here..." On the other hand, it was Mr. Wu who walked over angrily.

Zhang Anshi looked at him, and said calmly: "Zhang Anshi, the prefect of Taiping Prefecture."

Director Wu's face was immediately green and red, and after a brief moment of distraction, he immediately put on a smiling face: "It turned out to be Duke Wei, disrespect, disrespect. Duke Wei...here...what is it?"

Zhang Anshi said bluntly: "I'm the magistrate, I'm the magistrate. This year's autumn tax has been collected. As usual, all the chief ministers, governments, and counties have to come to report the money and food accounts. You fucking don't even do this. you know?"

Director Wu: "..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Where is the mao house? I'm going to order a mao first."

Mr. Wu hurriedly said: "Oh, it's just to submit money and food accounts. How can I trouble you? Send a clerk, that's all, please, please..."

Director Wu led Zhang Anshi in obediently. Only he himself knew that his mind was in a daze at the moment, and he couldn't be sure... what the guy in front of him was here for.

Seeing Zhang Anshi leading the mighty officials, he said calmly, "Okay, who is responsible for entering the account..."

Master Wu hurriedly said: "I'm an official... I'm an official... If you're not talented, you can handle it for the father-in-law yourself."

Zhang Anshi looked at him with raised eyebrows and said, "Are you alone?"

"A little familiarity with accounting should be enough." Director Wu smiled.

Zhang Anshi said: "It's not that I look down on you, but if you are alone, maybe... a month can't be counted."

Director Wu was a little anxious: "Grandpa... the next official is the person in charge of money and food. Speaking of which, it's not that the next official is bragging...it's really..."

But at this point, Chief Wu suddenly fell silent, and even his eyes widened slowly. The whole person seemed to be shocked, and there was a bit of disbelief in his eyes.

Because...he saw the guards one by one, bringing boxes one by one.

The huge boxes looked a little heavy, but they were placed on the ground with a bang.

Zhang Anshi turned around casually, reached out and opened one of the boxes.

Then he saw that there were stacks of account books inside the box, and the whole box was full.

And such a box... actually has seven or eight mouths.

Director Wu immediately felt dizzy, as if he was drunk, and said in a daze, "Why... why... so many..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Come on, come and check it out, you said it yourself, I want to open my eyes today..."

Director Wu: "..."

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Chapter 1 is delivered, discuss a matter, ask for a monthly pass... that's great.

(End of this chapter)