Civil servants of the Tang Dynasty

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Not to mention Lao Xu's grievances, Yao Rongfu, who had a long talk with Yu Guan last night, was also very upset this afternoon.

"Dongyang, take a look." Yao Rongfu slapped an official document with the signature and seal of the observation officer on the table in front of Ma Biejia. Just let the road be built! The emperor is not short of hungry soldiers, and our lord observer is really very decisive."

Ever since Yu Dongjun gave Yao Rongfu a disgrace at the banquet yesterday, Lao Ma’s mood has gradually improved a lot after being depressed for a year, and now seeing Lord Shijun’s distraught look, his mood is invisible Another three points in the middle.

After pursing the smile at the corner of his mouth, Ma Biejia picked up the official document, with the title, signature and seal on it, obviously this is an official document that has been kept on file.

The content of the official document is rather simple, that is, let the Jinzhou government raise money, food and corvee quotas by itself, and build an official road connecting Fangzhou Avenue.This official document must have been drafted by Yu Dongjun himself, and the tone between the lines was the same as his performance yesterday, very firm and rigid, leaving no room for bargaining at all.

"This is going to make Lao Yao uncomfortable." He carefully read the official document twice, and when he raised his head, Ma Biejia noticed that Yao Rongfu's eyes had been on him all the time.

Even though the old horse was fast, he couldn't put away all the lightness and joy between his brows, and Lao Yao's hand along the beard trembled slightly because of it.

"Jinzhou was born with mountains, big fields and few fields. Not to mention the barren land. It was flattened in 70 and now the population is increasing rapidly. With thin fields to support the people, the state government has little surplus in annual revenue. With such a family, it is necessary to repair it. Lu... It's really difficult to observe my lord." Si Tian, ​​Si Hu and other Caos are all under the care of the old horse. After he selected himself first, he said with a look of embarrassment: "My lord, look at this ...".

"Well, what Dongyang said is true." Yao Shijun put down his hands and straightened his already neat official clothes, "Let's go now."

"Go? Are you going there, my lord?"

"Naturally, it's a post house," Yao Rongfu said in a deep voice, "I've only been in office for a short time, and many things in this state are still unclear. It can't be compared with Dongyang, your old golden state, ah! Since this state is unable to handle this matter, You and I have to go to watch the ring fight there, Dongyang, you are an old Jinzhou, but to elaborate on what you said just now, there are more people and less land, and the land is barren, and Master Yu must be able to understand my difficulties in Jinzhou." .

The words Yao Rongfu and Yan Yuese said made Lao Ma angry, "Well, you are waiting for me here!"Feelings, what he said just now that "the emperor is not short of hungry soldiers" turned out to be an introduction to digging a hole. What is the short time in office, and I am the old Jinzhou... Lao Yao, Lao Yao, you are running too fast, right? !

"Just as your lord said just now, our lord observer is a decisive figure." Yu Dongjun is now full of saints and has such a temper. How can Ma Biejia be used as a spearman by Yao Rongfu? This is uncomfortable?Shaking the official document in his hand, the old horse said in a more serious tone: "My lord, this is an official official document that has been kept for filing! I have not been in office for a long time, and I am afraid that there are not many official documents like this, even if it is just for face... ...".

"Well, Dongyang, what you said is also reasonable." Yao Rongfu turned around and returned to the case, and looked at the horse with a smile.

Since you don't want to go to investigate and make adults argue, you have to come up with a way.Three turns and two twists, just for a while, the old horse, who was still gloating about misfortune, was tightly locked up.

The old horse gritted all the back molars of his mouth, and managed to keep his expression unchanged, "I heard that the lord went to the posthouse last night, but I don't know what the lord said."

After all, he, Yao Rongfu, is the chief official of the prefecture, and he is the first person in charge according to the official document from Daoli, so there is nothing to hide at this time, so he told the details of the meeting with Yu Dongjun last night one by one.

"My lord, do you mean that Yu Guan has many words of praise for Sitian Cao Tangcheng?" At this moment, the old horse's eyes were shining brightly.

"what do you mean……".

"Since Mr. Yu has obvious affection for Tang Cheng," Lao Ma shook the official document in his hand again, "then there is the best person to take care of this matter! The person who observes Mr. The matter is not done well, even if Master Observer wants to say something, he has to be a little scrupulous."

"Oh!" Yao Rongfu hesitated for a while, "This is a last resort, but Tang Cheng's status is too low, and if he presides over this matter, I'm afraid it will be difficult to talk about it in the future."

"Isn't the position of the government recorder to join the army still pending? Anyway, it's just a road in the state, so it's difficult for an adult to take command in person? It's not good to preside over the road construction as a recorder to join the military. It’s good to be high or not.” Seeing that Master Yao was still hesitant, Lao Ma then added: “It’s just a formality for him to record his affairs and join the military. After Tang Cheng punishes him in a few days It will come back naturally."

"Well, let's do it this way," Yao Rongfu finally nodded and said softly, "This Tang Cheng...it's a pity!".

Chapter 149 This is real wealth!

Since Chen Liang was arrested at the end of last year for being involved in a fraudulent case, the post of Jinzhou state office secretary and military officer has been vacant, and there are many people staring at this position. They are all eagerly waiting, and there are many activities in Mabiejia's mansion during the year, but the new envoy has only been in office for a short time, and he has not said anything until he has figured out the situation, so this hot seat Continue to hang up.

There was a thunder on the ground!

Tang Cheng took over as the secretary and joined the military!The seat that so many people had been waiting for was snatched by the person with the shortest time in office and the most junior qualifications.

This news came out of nowhere, and there was no warning in advance, which completely shocked the entire State Yaxi Court. The first reaction of almost every knife and pen official after hearing the news was: Why is it him?How could it be him!

As soon as Sun Shijun left, there was such a thing as the previous Wenhui. The knives and pens of the West Court were mostly waiting to see what happened to Tang Cheng. Unexpectedly, not only was he not unlucky, but he was promoted just like this!My day, this matter is really too evil, Ma Biejia's measure is really so big?

Others in the West Courtyard talked a lot, some lamented the weirdness and unpredictability of the world; Well, the morning when the news was announced, there was a commotion in the west courtyard of Jinzhou Yamen.

The atmosphere in Sitian Cao's office was a bit strange, after being rejoiced, he was reluctant to part. The reason for his reluctance was because of his feelings. After all, since the end of last year, Tang Cheng and them had gotten along so well. In addition to emotional factors, what makes all the swordsmen feel reluctant is that Tang Cheng's promotion, who knows what the new judge's virtue is?The most important thing is that at the end of the year, the [-] pieces of flying money may be completely useless; some of them are thinking about the vacant judge's seat, and the intermingling of hope and apprehension makes the atmosphere in the office even more weird.

This news came as a pure surprise to Tang Cheng. The recorder of the state government office is not as good as the military officer of the county government, but the minimum is a third-class job. In many places, such as the east and west of the south of the Yangtze River, they are all directly famous. person in charge.As the official in charge of the knife and pen in a state government office, although recording affairs and participating in the military is not the main job, but when it comes to the power in hand, it is not small at all, but it is a fat job among fat jobs!

How did such a fat difference fall on me?Will the old horse agree?This question not only troubled other people, but Tang Cheng himself was also puzzled.

"Congratulations, congratulations", when Tang Cheng, who was full of doubts, was responding to the congratulations from his subordinates, Sitian Caowai walked in with a handyman, saying that Mr. Shijun wanted to see Tang to join the army.

Seeing Tang Cheng walk out of the room with the handyman, all the knives and pens sighed, it is different to be promoted to an official!Usually, it is really not easy for a judge to meet the governor.

Following the handyman arrived at the office, Shijun Yao saw him coming in, smiled and waved, "Here comes Tang Cheng, sit down! How are you doing? Did you know the news about being promoted to be a secretary and join the military?".

"Understood, thank you for your appreciation."

"If I want to say that I appreciate you, it must be regarded as observation. When I went to the posthouse last night, the observation envoy praised you a lot." After laughing a few times, Yao envoy took out the official document from yesterday , "The more this is the case, Tang Cheng, the more you should do your errands well, and you must not let the observation disappoint you, ah!".

"My lord reminded me," Tang Cheng smiled and took the official document handed over by Yao Shijun.

After reading only a few lines of the official document, Tang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and then he was filled with excitement.

It's done!

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Tang Cheng read the official document word by word twice, and the doubts in his heart were settled. Now he is no longer a young boy who just entered Yunxi, although he still doesn't know exactly why he was promoted. He joined the army as a recorder, but the purpose of the "scapegoat" behind this appointment can be clearly seen.

"My lord, this..." When Tang Cheng put down the official document in his hand, his face was already bitter, "The road neither gives money, nor does it give corvee quota. If you want money, you don't have money, and you don't have people. What's the matter with this road? A fix?".

"Well... it's clearly stated in the official document that the state needs to raise money, food and corvee quotas by itself, and the envoy's time in the government office is still short, so you can discuss this matter with Ma Biejia." Standing up, stroking the beard under his chin , Yao Rongfu went to Tang Cheng's side and patted him on the shoulder warmly, "I place high hopes on you for this matter, Tang Cheng, don't disappoint the observation envoy's praise for you, ah! Go, don't drive away!" Waiting for you in the office."

"My lord, this... this..." After a long time, Tang Cheng sighed, turned and left the room.

Since he was transferred to the Jinzhou Yamen, this is the first time Tang Cheng has entered Mabiejia's office. The layout of this office is no different from Yao Rongfu's. It was full of books, and the bookshelf in the middle behind the old horse turned out to be full of bamboo slips and silk books.With so many books in it, the whole room exudes a faint fragrance of books, and Ma Biejia sitting in front of the bookshelf looks more and more refined.

Seeing that it was Tang Cheng who came in, Ma Biejia sat upright comfortably, enjoying the pleasure of a cat playing with a mouse in his heart very much, since then, a trace of quite Playful smile.

Quietly looked at Tang Cheng for a while, Ma Biejia didn't ask to sit down, and didn't ask for tea, "Have you met Mr. Shijun?".

"I've seen it."

"Well, although you have been promoted to be a secretary and join the army, I don't need to take care of the affairs of the west courtyard these days, just fix the road with peace of mind."

"Thank you, Mr. Biejia, for your concern. It's just that my subordinates are young and energetic. Even if they are building roads, they can take care of the errands that Xiyuaner should be assigned." As he said, his eyes did not idle at all on the old horse's wrinkled forehead and the corners of his eyes.

"The matter of Xiyuaner has its own reasons," the old horse said with a gloomy face, "The job you should be assigned now is to build roads."

"Oh! It turns out that I am a recorder and join the military in name only?" Tang Cheng smiled slightly, and met the old horse's eyes and said, "Since I need to build roads, I wonder how much food and corvee the Lord can give me? ?”.

"Tang Cheng, you have not been in the state government for a day or two, so you naturally know the family background of this state." Lao Ma also laughed, "Don't count on the state government for money, food and corvee."

"So that's how it is," Tang Cheng said with a smile on his face, "Since that's the case, Mr. Biejia has other orders."

"I want to tell you these two things."

"My subordinates already know about it, so I'll leave." Seeing that Lao Ma had finished speaking, Tang Cheng didn't even answer, turned around and left his office.

Tang Cheng walked so swiftly that the smile on the corner of Lao Ma's mouth suddenly collapsed. Now he was waiting for Tang Cheng to quarrel with him, quarrel with him, and ask him for it.The more noisy Tang Cheng was, the stronger the pleasure he felt when he refused. Who knew that he... just left.

Not to mention the noise, not even a word of asking for things.The anticipation for pleasure in my heart was too strong, but Tang Cheng's performance was too unexpected. The huge contrast only made the old horse's anticipation of the night half hang in the air. This depression is really beyond words.

"Laugh! Sometimes you can't even cry." The angry horse slapped the koan with too much force, and the ink in the inkstone was shaken out, and the bright ink was stained. His most cherished bamboo slip-bound "Historical Records", by the time Lao Ma realized it, seven or eight of the bamboo slips in it were already pitch black...

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After Tang Cheng left Mabiejia, he turned around and went back to Yao Rongfu's office, "My lord, I don't have any money, food, or corvee. I really can't do this road repair job."

"Presumptuous, this is official business, how can you shirk it? So you can live up to the trust of the observer and the high expectations of the envoy?".

"Since Mr. Shijun took office, his subordinates have always had the heart to repay, but this time it is really powerless." Tang Cheng was full of grievances, "Don't drive the public to avenge your personal revenge. It’s money, food, and corvee quotas that don’t come out at all, and nothing else. Even if I want to serve my lord, what can I do to repay my lord? Please make your lord choose another worthy person.”

"What nonsense are you talking about? You, Tang Cheng, are valued by the lord observer." Yao Shijun got up with a smile on his face and walked to Tang Cheng's side, and personally led him to sit down. "This matter cannot be excused. Well, Qian Liang Naturally, it is impossible not to give anything to the corvee, so let me handle this matter, and give you as much as possible. However, Tang Cheng is barren and you can't expect too much."

"But road construction is all about money, food and corvee...".

"It depends on people's wages, ah!" Yao Rongfu interrupted Tang Cheng, and patted him on the shoulder again warmly, "This job belongs to you, so don't refuse any more. Besides money, food and corvee, if you have other things This request can be considered."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng bowed his head in silence for a long time, and finally heaved a long sigh. Seeing him like this, Yao Shijun, who was caressing his long beard under his chin, laughed.

"Since your lord entrusts your subordinates with the task of building roads, then your subordinates will have full power. After your subordinates take over the matter, no one else can intervene." Tang Cheng, who raised his head suddenly, said these words, gritted his teeth, with a serious expression on his face. The room is full of tragic and stirring knowing that it can't be done.

"allow!".

"Road construction requires land occupation. Although the subordinates are promoted to serve as recorders and join the military, during the road construction period, Si Tian Cao's duties cannot be lost."

"You join the military as a recorder and lead Sitian Cao's judge, this is also allowed!".

"The construction of the road requires the mobilization of a large number of civilians. The mountains in this state are difficult to navigate. When a large number of people are involved in the transfer, it is not as smooth as the waterway. The subordinates demanded that the Santan Yinyue Wharf outside the city be cut off. In addition, the river boats entering and leaving the wharf pay taxes. It has to be cut by the subordinates. Mosquitoes are meat no matter how small they are, at least they can be put away." When talking about this request, Tang Cheng squeezed his hands very tightly.

"Correct!" Yao Shijun, who is depressed at Santanyingyue Wharf, also knew it, so he didn't hesitate, and he said slowly after being amused by Tang Cheng's last sentence "No matter how small a mosquito is, it's meat", "Tang Cheng, you want it If the road construction fails, you will have to take full responsibility."

Hearing that Yao Shijun agreed to the third item without hesitation, Tang Cheng's heart was so excited that he almost jumped out of his chest. He suppressed his excitement so much that his face looked very strange, "Yes!".

"Okay, you have the spirit." Yao Shijun returned to the official case with a smile and sat down. He began to write at the desk while picking up his pen, "Tang Cheng, this matter is so important that it is not a joke. This envoy will follow the example of the army. The military order still needs to be signed." of".

The military order written by Yao Shijun is also simple. After clearly stating that Tang Cheng is in charge of the road construction and his three requirements, the emphasis is on the last sentence. If the road construction is not harmonious, Tang Cheng will be responsible. full responsibility.

This end must be a Tang Dynasty version contract with clear rights and responsibilities.The last part of the military order is Yao Rongfu's signature and bright red seal.

Watching Tang Cheng sign and draw on the military order in duplicate, Yao Shijun dried the ink and said with a smile, "Tang Cheng, let's go to the posthouse."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng was very surprised, "Why are you going to the post house?".

"This is an errand assigned by Mr. Yu personally. Tang Cheng, your youthful vigor, is also a good story. It is time to ask Mr. Mr. Observer to be a witness." Yao Shijun said with a smile, and he has already taken the lead go outside.

When Tang Cheng walked out of the posthouse, the military order in his arms already had an additional signature and signature of the observer Yu Dongjun.

So far, the effectiveness of this military order has gone beyond the scope of authority of the Jinzhou Yamen.

Since Yu Dongjun is willing to sign and seal this nondescript military order, he can't blame himself if things fail. Yao Rongfu, who is holding another military order, has a sincere look on his face when he thinks of this smile.The sudden annoyance yesterday is considered complete!

For difficult things like this, not seeking meritorious deeds, but striving to be free from faults is the fundamental way to protect yourself!

The two copies of the military order were kept by the two of them. Both of them felt that they were the winners, so they were very happy to hold the military order!

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Sitian Cao's office.

The door of Tang Cheng's room was suddenly pushed open, and Feng Haizhou rushed in with a gust of wind, "My lord, have you really accepted the job of building roads?".

Feng Haizhou's temperament is already solid, especially after the prison disaster at the end of last year, he has become more and more stable now. It is really rare to see such a gaffe like now.

Although he has been promoted to be a military officer in name, Ma Biejia never mentioned to him about changing the office, and Tang Cheng didn't feel uncomfortable looking for him, so he still used Sitian Cao's office.

"Yeah, what's the matter?" Tang Cheng, who was digging through the scrolls that recorded the empty forehead of the official land, raised his head.

"What's the matter?" Tang Cheng's downplaying attitude made Feng Haizhou a little confused, "I heard that the road that the adults undertook did not give any money, grain and corvee quota, is it true?".

"Haizhou, sit down and talk!" After pointing to the Hu stool opposite to the public case, Tang Cheng nodded and said, "Yes, the observation officer is also in short supply, so he didn't give anything, and pointed to the state to raise his own money." .

"Is this actually true?" Feng Haizhou, who had just sat down, suddenly stood up again, "My lord, I can't accept this job, my lord! Push it quickly."

"It's late!" Looking at Feng Haizhou with an anxious face, Tang Cheng's heart warmed up, and he took out the military order hidden in his arms, "I have signed the military order in front of Mr. Yao. To be a middle-aged man is to observe and make adults, how to push!".

Hearing Tang Cheng's words, Feng Haizhou's expression changed immediately. He read the simple military order for a long time without letting go, "It's over, my lord, this is a trap, what a trap!".

Tang Cheng didn't speak, but just looked at Feng Haizhou quietly.

Seeing that Tang Cheng was still in the same situation, Feng Haizhou was heartbroken, "Master, this road construction is easy? The road does not give a penny or a bucket of money and food, and the corvee quota is not approved. What do you use to build roads? Point at the state government? Jinzhou But it’s a poor yamen.” Under the excitement, General Feng Haizhou’s hands trembled when he handed back the warrant, “My lord, what kind of military order is this? This is your scapegoat deed!”.

"Haizhou, don't get excited, sit down, sit down and say", Tang Cheng stood up and pressed Feng Haizhou's shoulder to let him sit down, then went to pour him a cup of tea and brought it over, "Haizhou, how do you know The news?".

"Don't ride the horse and posted all the Lubu." After seeing the military order, Feng Haizhou, who knew that there was nothing he could do, turned from agitated to depressed, and his voice was weak, "The Lubu said, sir, you are now a special officer. In charge of road construction, except for Sitian Cao, all the official affairs of the West Courtyard are handled by him. The news that the road construction will not give anything is heard when I was watching Lubu, and now all the Caos are in the office. Talking about this, everyone said that my lord...you are out of your mind, my lord. I thought it was just a rumor. With my lord's intelligence, I definitely wouldn't fall into such a clumsy trap. Who knew...hey... ".

"Oh, he posted all the lubu!" Tang Cheng laughed out loud when he heard this, "Don't drive me, my lord is really resolute this time."

"When is this, my lord, you..." Feng Haizhou finally realized that something was wrong, "My lord? Do you have any other ideas?".

"There is no way out of the sky, how do you know if you can do something if you don't do it?" After replying with a smile, Tang Cheng withdrew his smile and looked at Feng Haizhou seriously: "Haizhou, are you willing to follow me to do this?" thing".

Feng Haizhou stood up to meet Tang Cheng's burning gaze.

"I won't go, who will go?" Feng Haizhou's answer was neither passionate nor depressed, very peaceful, but there was a firmness of no hesitation in this peace.

"Okay!" Tang Cheng slapped Feng Haizhou on the shoulder heavily, "Just do what you say, and find me a painter who is good at drawing mountains, rivers and geography. The more skilled the painter, the better."

After saying the words just now in front of Tang Cheng, Feng Haizhou felt extremely relaxed. Ever since he was released from prison on the seventh day of the first lunar month and went home to see him again, he had always held back a feeling for Tang Cheng. Unspeakable things.Today, following the sentence just now, this uncomfortable thing finally spit out.

When things got to this point, he had only one thought left - a scholar should die for his confidant!Tang Cheng was going to jump off the cliff now, so he followed with his eyes closed.

Feng Haizhou didn't ask any more questions, and went to find the painter himself. Taking advantage of this time, Tang Cheng went to the office outside. As soon as he appeared, the eyes of all the swordsmen and writers immediately focused on him.

Tang Cheng didn't say anything, walked up to Lao Deng, and explained that he was in charge of Cao Li's routine these days.

Lao Deng has worked in Sitian Cao for the longest time. After decades, every process of this Cao, the tricks in every process, are all too clear. According to his temperament, it is naturally impossible to develop, but to It is more appropriate to say that he is conservative and housekeeper.

"Don't worry, my lord, as long as my old Deng stays in this office for a day, I will not be able to solve the problem." When Lao Deng said this, his tone and the eyes he looked at Tang Cheng were inexplicably tainted tragic.

"Brother Deng, of course I can trust you." After Tang Cheng patted Old Deng with a smile, he turned his head and looked at everyone one by one.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the office was very special. When everyone met Tang Cheng's eyes and nodded, they all had solemn and solemn faces.It was as if Tang Cheng was really going to jump off a cliff.

After a circle, Tang Cheng cupped his hands, turned and left the office without saying anything.

Tang Cheng took Feng Haizhou and the painter he had found all the way out of the city and went directly to Santan Yinyue. The Santan Yinyue Wharf was as deserted as ever.

After dismounting and standing still, Tang Cheng asked the artist to draw the pier in front of him and Jinzhou City in the distance.