Once upon a time, the efficiency of this imperial court was always criticized, and the reason was the redundant officials, which made it impossible for government orders to be communicated, and they were often messed up in various government offices.

However, because today's party struggle has turned into a system struggle, two very important new power centers have emerged at the same time, namely the establishment of the Ordinance Department of the Second Government and the Public Security Bureau. The leaders of both factions are workaholics, which makes the efficiency of the government greatly reduced.

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The Legislative Council over there quickly convened a group of academics and even invited some prime ministers to discuss how to split the "Song Xingtong", because at present it is just a split, and the laws and regulations in it will not be changed, and there is no need to go through the Legislative Council

The decision was made at a meeting, which is just an administrative decision.

Over there, Wang Anshi was also making drastic changes in the Xiang barracks. The first step was, of course, a census of the number of Xiang soldiers.

As a result, an unexpected result was found.

Royal Palace.

"According to the twelve battalions that I have investigated so far, almost more than 10% of the quotas are on empty pay. Those people have either died or secretly left the military camp very early."

Wang Anshi reported truthfully.

When Zhao Xu heard this, Long Yan couldn't help being furious: "I didn't expect that they would dare to do this in the capital. Even if you punish them severely, sir, I will definitely support you."

In the border defense, there were some who were paid free wages. As long as it was not excessive, Zhao Xu would let them go. However, he did not expect that more than 10% of the people in the capital were paid military pay.

Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I...I don't intend to argue with you."

Zhao Xu looked at Wang Anshi in surprise, "Why?"

Wang Anshi said: "Because judging from the current situation, there should be many commanders involved. They are very dissatisfied with this reform. If they are held accountable for this, I am afraid that their resistance will become more fierce. I will

Having this evidence in hand can actually force them to cooperate with the minister's reforms."

Zhao Xu pondered for a while and sighed: "Okay, I'll just follow what you want, sir." At this point, his expression changed, "But this also shows that this reform is very necessary."

"I obey."

...

Just after leaving the palace, he came to Wang Anshi as a guard and said, "Sir, the letter just came from Hezhong Mansion."

Wang Anshi took the letter, opened it, read it, and then said: "Go to the procuratorate."

Procuratorate.

"What? That guy Zhang San is on vacation again?"

Wang Anshi looked at Wang Gong in surprise.

"Uh...yeah."

Wang Gong nodded sheepishly.

Wang Anshi asked: "Is he the only one on vacation?"

"Yes."

"This brat."

Wang Anshi had no choice but to rush to Zhang's house.

At this time, Zhang Fei was lying under a big tree in another courtyard, opening his pajamas to reveal his white and tender chest, wearing a pair of green eagle shorts, lying on a homemade rocking chair, with two beautiful women with big bellies sitting next to him.

"Sanlang, why didn't my benefactor take a vacation? Aren't you all in the procuratorate?"

Gao Wenyin handed the peeled orange to Zhang Fei and asked curiously again.

Zhang Fei took the orange and didn't even bother to break it with his hands. He bit off half of it and said vaguely: "I asked for leave on my own. Wouldn't it be nice to spend more time with you at home?"

Gao Wenyin smiled and nodded.

Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes and said, "There are so many people at home protecting us. As long as we open the door, we will be shouting and cheering. There is no need for you to accompany us. You are in an important position now, so you should focus on official matters."

Zhang Fei said: "Now that the lawsuit is over, there really is nothing left to do!"

Xu Zhiqian said: "Who says there is no such thing? Nowadays, the DPRK and China are engaged in judicial reform and military barracks reform. How can there be nothing to do?"

Zhang Fei said: "What does that have to do with my procuratorate?"

Xu Zhiqian said: "But wasn't it all caused by you?"

"It is precisely because of this that I should stay away from you." Zhang Fei smiled and said: "No reform will harm the interests of others. These are all things that offend others.

I was the one who started these things. If I were to do anything again, everyone would point their fingers at me. In less than two years, we will have to go to Qiongzhou to develop the rainforest."

Xu Zhiqian pouted and said angrily: "Actually, you didn't instigate this matter. It's obviously them trying to embarrass you. We can't just be passively beaten all the time. We have to find a way to teach those people a lesson."

"You're absolutely right."

Zhang Fei smiled and shook his head and said: "But it's not time yet, let's do it in two months."

Xu Zhiqian was not sure: "Taxation?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Hitting the snake seven inches and making them pay taxes is just pulling out their skin and making them feel pain."

At this time, Qingmei suddenly came over and said, "Uncle, Bachelor Wang is here."

Zhang Fei slapped his forehead, "Is it so difficult to take a vacation?"

After saying that, he stood up and said, "Madams, I'm going to meet with Bachelor Wang first."

Gao Wenyin hurriedly said: "Sanlang, you...are you going to just go like this?"

Zhang Fei looked down and found that he was wearing pajamas. He couldn't help but slap his forehead, "Oh my god, I still need to change clothes."

But seeing that it was such a hot day, he took off his pajamas, picked up the robe on the chair, and walked outside while wearing it.

Gao Wenyin said again: "Sanlang, let me help you put it on."

"No need, Academician Wang is also a gentle person and won't care."

"???"

Gao Wenyin looked at Xu Zhiqian in confusion.

Xu Zhiqian shook her head and said: "They are like a raccoon dog."

.....

When he came to the hall, Wang Anshi took a look at this boy, wrapped in a robe, "What are you wearing?"

Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Imitate Master Wang."

"...?"

Wang Anshi's mouth twitched a few times, and he almost vomited blood, "I was busy with official duties and didn't have time to take care of it."

"Me too." Zhang Fei said quickly.

Wang Anshi said: "What are you busy with? The Procuratorate only takes you on vacation every now and then."

There is no way, this boss is my father-in-law, asking for leave is not an easy matter. Zhang Fei murmured to himself, but said: "Xueshi Wang's words are wrong. When the lawsuit was filed, I spent all my time forgetting to eat and sleep.

After working all night, I have nothing to do after the lawsuit is over. I can't handle the daily official duties as well as those trainee prosecutors, so I might as well take a vacation and recharge my batteries."

Wang Anshi was angry and said, "If you don't practice calligraphy, that's it. If you don't know how to do official business, you'll leave it to others to do? I think you want to fight lawsuits all your life?"

He was very optimistic about Zhang Fei, the prime minister's seedling, but this guy...!

"Uh...Sister Wang, please sit down, please sit down."

Zhang Fei quickly changed the topic.

"Can't you just make some progress? That's all, that's all, you are such a stubborn person and you are so stubborn that I don't even bother to talk about you."

Wang Anshi waved his hands and sat down, feeling sorry for him!

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes, Wang Anshi said that I would not change my ways, I...! Holding back his anger, he personally poured a cup of tea for Wang Anshi, "I wonder if Bachelor Wang is here today. What advice do you have?"

Wang Anshi glanced sideways at Zhang Fei's "homey" attire, his eyes almost fell out, and he took a deep breath, "I recently received news that there is a problem with the price of salt in the northwest."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I have just received this news, but I have talked with Bachelor Wang about this matter before."

Wang Anshi said: "But you didn't tell me at the time that it would be so dangerous. I heard over there..."

He whispered again: "We are already at the end of our rope."

Zhang Fei said: "Who would have thought that during the Xihe War, I would have to adjust my plan, but please rest assured, Academician Wang, everything is under control."

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "But those salt merchants have not changed their ways. This time they had the opportunity, they took the opportunity to make trouble. They made trouble in the capital last time, and this time they are going to make trouble again in the northwest. They completely ignore Xihe

In the war, what is the use of such merchants?"

Zhang Fei asked: "What does Bachelor Wang mean?"

Wang Anshi said: "I plan to take the opportunity to implement the Market Change Law in the northwest, specifically for improving commodity prices. Do you think there is an opportunity?"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then said sarcastically: "Xueshi Wang, the matter on Jingdong East Road has not been settled yet, Hebei has just started to take over, and the capital is busy with the reform of the army, are you busy enough?"

Wang Anshi said: "If you fish for three days and dry the nets for two days, you will certainly be too busy. But I think the timing is the most important. After the salt merchants make trouble, the people will naturally hate them.

, the imperial court can take the opportunity to implement the Market Change Law."

Zhang Fei frowned and said: "Scholar Wang, it is understandable that this businessman pursues profits, and according to my plan, part of Xihe's logistics must rely on these salt merchants. If the market trade law is rashly implemented at this time, it will anger people."

They may have logistical problems."
To be continued...