Sui and Tang Dynasties: Engagement to Li Xiuning, start with heavy snow dragon ride

"How can this be good, how can this be good!"

It was an easy task, all you need to do is to collect silver taels, and then report the total amount.

He also knew the ins and outs of the matter. According to estimates, the silver taels this time should at least exceed one million taels of silver.

But now the amount in his hands is only 50!

So much silver left, where did it go?

Chapter 292 There is a problem, find Xu Maogong

He knew very well in his heart that the court needed this money, the common people needed this money, and the world needed this money.

At this time, something went wrong with him.

"Tell me why there are no lists in Jizhou, Yanzhou, Yangzhou, Qingzhou and other places when collecting silver taels!"

Wei Taigui stared at the servant of the household department and asked.

Tobe Minister's face was full of innocence:

"My lord, the lower officials don't know, but there is no list in the report."

For a newly appointed Shangshu who had never had a name, Wang Xuba, the minister of household department, showed no respect at all.

He thinks, isn't this a normal thing?

The officials in the Jiangnan area have not always been like this, they are all powerful and noble families.

The point is, they are as high as the sky and the emperor is far away, and they can't control them.

Even if there is an accident, many people in the court belong to them, it is just a list, if it is gone, it will be gone.

Wang Xuba felt that the young man was a bit edgy, so he said:

"Master Shangshu, I dare to say something, in the household department, it is better to have one thing less than one thing more."

"You have worked so hard, but it's just useless. We just need to send this piece of paper to the court, and someone will take care of the rest."

Wei Daigui looked at Wang Xuba incredulously, what is going on with this servant of the household department?

Is this a trivial matter?

I lost a whole 50 taels!

Without a list, it is equivalent to the death without evidence in a murder case.

Important evidence was lost, the emperor asked tomorrow, what should I do?

"The officer knows, you go down."

Wei Taigui sighed, waved his hand, and saw off the guests.

He couldn't get along with this Wang Xuba, and it would be a waste of time to discuss it, and maybe his blood pressure would increase.

However, he agrees with one thing. There is nothing he can do about it.

No matter what, it's all useless.

The report is due tomorrow, and there is not enough time at all.

"Tomorrow morning, if I report it, His Majesty will be furious and want to find out the truth. Yinzi is in charge of the household department, and when the list is checked, there will be mistakes."

"A thorough investigation at this time has no direction... no direction, yes!"

Suddenly, Wei Daigui thought of something.

Hastily left the house.

……

Guogong Mansion.

Xu Maogong, Wei Zheng and others are preparing for the excavation plan for water transportation.

They are mainly responsible for counting people.

After all, this matter is too huge, and it is really not enough to rely on the Ministry of Accounts to handle it.

Immediately, Yang Zhao ordered Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng to take charge of this matter personally.

The main reason is that he is not at ease when the rest come.

It is about the common people, maybe there will be a situation where rice is deducted in the middle.

This is unfair to the people.

Only when these two people arrange it personally can he rest assured.

He is very aware of the sufferings of the people.

Even if ordinary people have been robbed, it is useless to report to the police.

The smaller the place, the more rampant the government.

Maybe the thing is seized by the government, and the people report it to the government, and he can imagine the final result.

It's nothing more than returning with a feather yarn, and those who disobey will be honest if they fight against the top ten boards.

"Mr. Xu, the number of people has exceeded 600 million this time. Your Majesty's strategy is really effective!"

Wei Zheng laughed heartily, which was very uncomfortable due to the smog of the clan during this period.

At this moment, he finally let out his breath.

"Hehe, Your Majesty can always think of some very human ideas."

This is Xu Maogong's evaluation.

From the time when he was the crown prince, he discovered that Yang Zhao's way of doing things was different from what ordinary people thought.

Maybe that's why he stands out.

"This plan is very bold. It is really unexpected that the people can accept it so quickly."

Wei Zheng was a little emotional.

In his guess, the strategy worked.

It just takes time.

Getting used to the system of previous years, the people must take time to accept this new policy.

But the effect is often beyond his expectations.

On the day the official document was released, many people flocked to it.

They also discussed with Yang Zhao about the needs of the common people.

Decided to send a batch of food over there first.

As long as you get involved, distribute half a month's worth of food first, in case of emergency, and wait until the end of the month to distribute the rest of the food.

What Wei Zheng didn't expect was that the enthusiasm of the people would be even stronger after this plan was introduced.

In less than ten days, 300 million people have gathered.

Over the past month, food has been delivered to the people one after another.

At this time, the silver taels waiting for the donation can start work.

"Mr. Xu, Minister of the Household Department, Wei Dai, is asking to see you outside the gate."

At this time, a servant interrupted the communication between the two.

"Wei's price?"

Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng knew about this person.

Just unfamiliar.

"Please."

Russian hectares.

Wei waited for the price to come in a hurry, and after saluting, his face was anxious.

"Master Wei, why are you in such a hurry, please sit down, have a sip of tea, and speak slowly."

Seeing him, Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng looked at each other, and the former said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu, I don't have time to drink tea, please take a look at this."

How dare Wei wait for the price to delay, and hastily handed over the account book in his hand.

Wei Zheng also came up curiously, what's so tricky about the account book of this account department?

At that time, Wei Daigui thought that if he encountered something that could not be resolved, His Majesty would definitely ask Duke Xu and Duke Wei for their opinions.

These two are His Majesty's right-hand men.

Instead of doing it yourself, it's better to ask the two princes to discuss it.

In this way, it can not only give a psychological preparation, but also give countermeasures.

The two looked at the account book, their faces changed from smiling to gloomy.

"50 million taels?"

Wei Zheng's face was sullen and his tone was cold.

"Master Wei, is the list of places correct?"

Xu Maogong knew that this matter might have nothing to do with the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Otherwise, Wei Dai would not be able to come and find him.

He was still wondering what kind of relationship he had with the Ministry of Households before. Sure enough, it was a big deal not to go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing!

"Back to Xu Gong, yes, yes, but there is no list of the six continents in the south of the Yangtze River, led by Jizhou."

In the end, Wei Dai's voice became smaller and smaller.

This is his dereliction of duty.

Your Majesty has made repeated orders, and any official donation must be clearly recorded.

The reason is to fear that this situation will happen.

"Hehe, then they are really brave!"

Wei Dai, who thought he would be reprimanded, was taken aback when he heard Xu Maogong's words.

"What do you think about this matter, Mr. Wei?"

Wei Zheng stared at Wei Daiji at this time, and asked meaningfully.

Wei Daiqi didn't think too much, and said bluntly:

"Most of the area in the south of the Yangtze River is entrenched by powerful and powerful families. It must be because they don't want to donate more money, so there is a one-time policy."

After he finished speaking, he regretted a little.

Xu Maogong in front of him is a nobleman, isn't this a slap in the face?

The fact is the opposite, Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng looked at each other and saw the admiration in each other's eyes.

"You did a good job in this matter and knew how to report it in time."

"You wait here, I will enter the palace quickly and explain this matter to His Majesty."

Chapter 293

The palace, the imperial study.

Yang Zhao looked at the ledger in his hand without any expression on his face.

These were all within his expectations.

After Xu Gong's narration, Yang Zhao was not surprised.

The behavior of this group of elites and nobles was in line with his plan.

"The nobles are becoming more and more arrogant, Your Majesty, this time we must be severely punished!"