In an era of centralized power, good or bad, right or wrong, actually does not depend on the truth of the matter, but on the approval of the central government.

If you look at history books, it is not difficult to find that some officials did well in the local area and were loved by the people, but they were demoted instead of promoted.

It really doesn’t mean that he must have been harmed by an adulterer.

It's just that sometimes, what you call good is not the same as the central government's recognition. In other words, your achievements are not the tasks assigned to you by the court.

However, the people cannot allow them to be promoted.

Of course, there are also some truly capable officials who are often able to have their cake and eat it too.

For example, Wang Anshi, personally, when he was a local official, his political achievements were very impressive. Not only did the people live a good life, but key finances also improved.

This is why he is very confident in the new method, because he has tried it himself, but he overlooked one thing: not everyone has his ability and ambition.

This is why the officials of Hezhong Prefecture refused to give up despite such a huge defeat, because they believed that this tax war was just a secondary battlefield and could not play a decisive role. The main battlefield was still the old-new dispute between the DPRK and China.

...

The imperial court, which had been noisy for more than a month, gradually returned to its former calm, but the business atmosphere in front of the door became increasingly intense.

More and more Ya people, tea eaters, and Erbi people come here to do business.

And these people consume a lot of the Four Treasures of the Study, which attracts many Four Treasures of the Study stores to come here, which attracts many scholars to come here.

Zhang Fei also left the imperial court today and came to Da Gou's restaurant.

"President Zhang, you came just in time. I was planning to go find you just now."

When the big dog saw Zhang Fei, he immediately said.

Zhang Fei asked: "What's the matter?"

The big dog glanced left and right and said hurriedly: "President Zhang, please come inside."

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.

The two of them came to a private room in the inner hall.

After sitting down, the big dog whispered: "President Zhang, do you still remember the task assigned to me at the end of last year?"

Zhang Fei pondered for a moment, "You mean the matter in Jingzhao Mansion?"

"right!"

"Remember!"

Zhang Fei said: "In the second half of this year, the Public Security Bureau will go to Jingzhao Mansion."

The big dog said: "It's done."

Zhang Fei said happily: "Really?"

The big dog said: "Currently, there is a group of people from Jingzhao Prefecture who are almost arriving at Tongguan. They are expected to enter Hezhong Prefecture in the near future. Their purpose is to come to the imperial court of Hezhong Prefecture to complain."

Zhang Fei said: "Are there any of our people inside?"

The big dog nodded and said: "It was with the help of our people that they escaped the eyes and ears of the government. Moreover, we have arranged people and horses to meet them at the ferry. As long as they arrive at the ferry, our people will be able to send them off immediately."

Enter Hezhong Mansion."

Zhang Fei asked again: "What is the specific situation of these people?"

Big Dog said: "Actually, it's nothing new. President Zhang should know that after a household is exterminated, the land will be taken back by the government, or it will be occupied by some big landowners or wealthy people. Logically speaking, these lands do not need to pay taxes for the time being.

, but in the cadastral book, these lands will still be included in the autumn tax, so the head of the household will allocate these lands among the local farmers."

Zhang Fei nodded and frowned: "Is this why they came here?"

"Yes, but not entirely."

"how do I say this?"

"This kind of thing actually happens every year, and the people have become accustomed to it, and the increase in tax revenue is far less than the increase in conversion, expenditure, losses, etc. This is just the reason for the people to come to Hezhong Mansion to complain.

.”

Having said this, Dagou suddenly glanced at the sky, "Actually, the real reason is that we are in the lean period at this time, and these people can no longer survive, and they decided to come to Hezhong Mansion to fight at the instigation of our people.

Give it a try."

"I see."

Zhang Fei nodded, and after some calculation in his mind, he murmured to himself: "It's almost time."

"What?"

Big Dog thought Zhang Fei was talking to him.

"Nothing." Zhang Fei suddenly said: "I will ask Xiao Ma to pick them up at the ferry."

The big dog nodded.

Zhang Fei suddenly remembered something and took out two letters and said: "One is for Bachelor Wang and one is for Bachelor Sima. But you have to remember that these two letters must be handed over to them separately.

Here, people close to them cannot be informed."

The big dog took the letter and said, "Yes, I remember it. I will arrange a fast horse right away."

"Not too fast!"

Zhang Fei said: "The government should have sent a letter to Bachelor Wang a few days ago. It is best if this letter is sent after them."

The big dog said: "I promise to deliver it after them."

"yes."

At this moment, Li Si suddenly appeared at the door, "Third brother, then Magistrate Lu is here."

"It couldn't have come at a better time!"

Zhang Fei stood up and whispered: "Keep an eye on Jingzhao Mansion these days. If there is any news, please inform me immediately."

The big dog said: "I know."

Returning to the imperial court, Zhang Fei quickly walked into the hall and said to Lu Gongru who was standing inside: "Prefect Lu is here, Zhang San is not far away to greet you, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

"Why!"

Lu Gongru raised his hand and said, "It's Lu who has been interrupting us again and again. I hope President Zhang will forgive me."

"Where! Where!"

Zhang Fei stretched out his hand and said, "Prefect Lu, please take a seat."

"Thank you."

After sitting down, Lu Gongru said straight to the point: "President Zhang, do you still remember our original agreement?"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment and then said: "Prefect Lu just asked the public prosecutor to go to Jingzhao Prefecture this year?"

Lu Gongru nodded, "Exactly."

He looked a little uncomfortable.

Zhang Fei couldn't help but look embarrassed, "I told Magistrate Lu at the beginning that our preparations are not perfect at present, and it is really a bit difficult. I was also working hard to prepare, but I never thought that so many things would happen at the beginning of this year.

I'm really... Look, should you delay it a little longer?"

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After Lu Gongru struggled for a while, he said, "Okay! You can just wait a little longer. You can go when you are ready."

"Yes, yes, Magistrate Lu is really considerate." Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly and said, "I will try my best to send someone there next year."

Lu Gongru nodded and said: "Actually, next year will be fine too. Anyway, you can just take care of this matter yourself. After all, the officials have entrusted this matter to you. I... I just came here to ask."

"Yes Yes Yes."

After talking about this matter, Lu Gongru left without saying a word.

"What is Magistrate Lu doing here?"

Xu Zhiqian came to Zhang Fei's side and looked at Lu Gongru who was getting into the carriage.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "He hopes that we, the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, and the Law will go to Jingzhao Mansion later."

"for...!"

As soon as she said a word, Xu Zhiqian suddenly reacted, "Is it because of the tax department?"

Zhang Fei nodded, "He didn't say it, but nine times out of ten, yes."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Then what did you say?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I agreed and will go when I'm ready."

"ah?"

Xu Zhiqian said: "Didn't you say that our main task this year is to expand externally? Moreover, you also called Cai Bian and the others back."

"Yes!" Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I agreed to him, but that doesn't mean I won't go."

Xu Zhiqian was confused when she heard this, "What do you mean?"
To be continued...