Chapter 263 Pearl

Li Xiaoyao sighed and pointed his hand to the west. Su Zicheng patted the folding fan and smiled, "That's what I think!" Li Xiaoyao stood up, looked at Su Zicheng and said with a smile, "I'll go to the Zhizhou government. Do your work." Su Zicheng nodded and agreed, and ordered Mingzhu to take Li Xiaoyao to the Zhizhou government office, and took a few little men to defend themselves and clean up the hidden dangers everywhere.

Li Xiaoyao was busy until midnight. Among the three people in Hancheng, Zhou Shanqi stayed in Hancheng. The other two and the other five or six seven-eight officials who came early this morning gathered together and ran for five or six hours in a row. They finally rushed outside Chuzhou City before and after Zishi. They were hung up one by one by the soldiers guarding the city and began to rush into the city. Get busy. Li Xiaoyao slept for an hour or two and got up busy until the afternoon. Su Zicheng came back from the outside, took a bath and changed his clothes and turned around. Seeing that Li Xiaoyao had found several rows of mud and woodwork, he was arranging the construction of Zhizhou government gates and the destruction of houses everywhere. He stood by and waited for her to finish ordering, and then asked with a smile: "How much money didn't you give to a family before? Why did you renovate the house this time?

"Chuzhou Prefecture is no less than Hancheng. Hancheng is small and the damage is limited. The people who have fallen into the house took the money and invited a few craftsmen to ask relatives and neighbors for help. They can do it by themselves. After repairing the house, there is still some money left. It's different here. At this time, there is no money and no one can be hired. Who dares to come out like this? Look, the shops in this city are closed, so we have to come forward to repair the house. First, they come forward and are not afraid of hiring craftsmen. Second, let them come forward to find those merchants to buy all kinds of things to use. Whether they open the door or not, they can buy it, alas! I gave 20% more wages than the price. If the work doesn't start, I will pay half of it in advance, and let them buy things with cash at a price of 50% higher. As soon as the house starts, these craftsmen and merchants know that we will buy and sell it fairly. This job began to be done. When the shop opens, people's hearts will gradually stabilize. Well, where have you been? Question mark Didn't you come back last night?

"I went to look outside Yangzhou." Su Zicheng stretched out his arm and replied. Li Xiaoyao looked at him with a little stunned. Su Zicheng stepped back with a smile and said, "Look, didn't I come back well? It's okay. You're busy. I'll sleep for a while. Let's go to the city in the evening. With that, without waiting for Li Xiaoyao to answer, he turned around and went in. Li Xiaoyao looked at him inexplicably and disappeared after a few steps. He stood stunned for a long time and didn't figure it out.

In the evening, when Su Zicheng found Li Xiaoyao, Li Xiaoyao was hiding behind the window of the state government office with Qingcheng and looking in. Su Zicheng leaned over, looked inside from Li Xiaoyao's head, and asked in a low voice, "How did you become a thief?" Li Xiaoyao glanced at him and put his fingers between his lips to signal him to silence. Half of the time, there were seven or eight small officials standing against the wall, dressed in dirty official uniforms. Zhao Hongzhi, the county magistrate of the original Yun County with his hair, was hanging his back to the window, one foot hanging down, one foot on the armchair, shaking his head back and forth to listen to the thin flowing water-like primorphany in front of him. Qiu Fu's account, the main thin face was black and yellow, and his long shirt was full of sweat stains and stains. From time to time, he raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Hongzhi. His fingers kept drooling. The account book turned over quickly and the number was reported faster. Su Zicheng lowered his head to Li Xiaoyu's ear and muttered, "This master is not honest."

"Well, look." Li Xiaoyao replied in a low voice. The two stared at the room. The master Bo took a deep breath and took a deep breath. He half bowed his body and looked at Zhao Hongzhi at the corners of his eyes. He looked very respectfully waiting for Zhao Hongzhi to speak. The little officials standing around him also looked at Zhao Hongzhi with the master. Zhao Hongzhi slowly put down and stepped on the chair. He patted his feet and asked, "Have you collected all the spring fu?"

"I'm back, sir, as I just said, I've collected it." The master's attitude was respectful, but there were thorns in his words. Zhao Hongzhi said 'um' and then asked, "Where's the food?"

"Go back to my lord, as I just said, and it has been handed over to the top. Our Chuzhou first remitted to Yangzhou Prefecture. As for where Yangzhou Prefecture is sent, the little ones don't know. This, as I just said it." Lord Bo bowed his body with a respectful attitude, but his words were rude. Zhao Hongzhi asked again, "Hmm" or new grain?" The Lord Bo turned down and smiled and said, "Naturally, it is Chenliang. How can there be new grain in March?"

"Oh, it turned out to be Chen Liang. Well, that's good. It's very good. Instead of collecting Chen Liang next spring, it's better to collect next year's spring fu together in this autumn. I'll tell the fifth master later, and that's it." Zhao Hongzhi said slowly, and the corners of his eyes repeatedly said, "Master, there is no such rule! This! The two fu in spring and autumn were set by Taizu. The master Bo raised his hand to cover his mouth and pressed back the words. Zhao Hongzhi nodded several times: "Since you know it's wrong, I won't talk about you. The rules of our Beiping are all over the grain. In March, the ground is full of seedlings. This bone-eyed collection is ridiculous. We Beiping's rules are the best, that's all! There are two more, all of you listen. Don't blame me for not mentioning you later. This, let me listen to you! A season of autumn fu, plus next year's spring fu, combined with a number of words. The fifth master has said that this year, it will be reduced by 30% each, which can be regarded as making up for the famine of the war. How many accounts can be checked out by each household? Copy two large words, one is pasted on the eight-character wall at the door of this government, and another one. Which village, it will be posted to the village. Fifth Master Yes, this is called tax disclosure. Do you understand?" The master Bo half opened his mouth and was stunned for a moment. Zhao Hongzhi smiled and continued slowly and said, "Secondly, listen carefully. Remember, our fifth master has heavy rules. I won't talk about the prince's character. Yangzhou Prefecture, but tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, it will take less than a few days. This account, this, this A couple, in such a first trial, where did Chen Liangyun go? That's the tofu mixed with green onions. Alas, don't blame me for not telling you clearly. Master, I have a good temper and a soft heart, and I can't kill people the most. As soon as I hear this family's adults and children crying, my heart... Zhao Hongzhi raised his dirty sleeves and pressed the corners of his eyes. The Lord's face was pale and he stared at them. Zhao Hongzhi, who was still sad, suddenly turned his eyes to a row of small officials next to him. The little officials shrank their necks and almost lowered their heads into their chests. They dared not say anything one by one. The master was stunned for a moment and arched his hand with a forced smile, "Sir, it's still a little bent inside. The little one hasn't had time to say anything."

"Well, say it, sir, I'm soft-hearted." Zhao Hongzhi looked at his sleeves, patted a few times and said. The master Bo swallowed his saliva and said with a strong smile, "Master Shengming, this springfu is a little particular. The master also knows that it is not the right time to receive thefu in March. All the gentlemen love the people like children. According to the usual practice, all counties and prefectures hand in the accounts first. Anyway, the grain is also They are all shipped and sent to Taiping Mansion after autumn.

"Oh? So what we sent to Yangzhou Prefecture is this booklet? What about the food?" Zhao Hongzhi's voice suddenly realized. The Lord Bo's throat knot moved a few times and gritted his teeth and replied, "Master, this grain will be guaranteed by the gentry and rich families in each village, and it will be collected after autumn."

"Oh!" Zhao Hongzhi patted the armrest of the chair heavily, dragged the long voice and suddenly realized again. When Li Xiaoyao heard this, he squeezed his lips and smiled, pushed Su Zicheng back two steps, waved to Su Zicheng, and turned out.

When the two left the government, Su Zicheng shook his fan and smiled, "What's this man's name? Interesting! Where did such a wonderful person come from?"

"Zhao Hongzhi was originally a county magistrate. He was born as a scholar at the age of 21. Looking at his performance over the years, everything else is good, that is, this is, unkempt, tired and difficult to deal with. He has been criticized. His annual performance is either inferior or inferior. He has been a county magistrate for 26 years. Last night, I assigned a job, and others have been busy until now. He took a good nap and said that it was done. I went to see it, but I really couldn't find anything wrong with it. I asked him to take his resume to have a look and ask him to check the tax for me. Look, it's a useful one, right? Let's give this Chuzhou to him. The magistrates of several counties under the jurisdiction of Chuzhou also let him choose one. If there are more of these, I can save much more worry. Li Xiaoyao replied with a smile, but Su Zicheng's face was so gloomy that it could drip water: "I told my eldest brother that you must choose capable people to come here. Why did you choose them under this year's performance appraisal?! Such a big thing!"

Li Xiaoyao turned his head and looked at him, thought about it, and then smiled, "With the annual performance test, he may not be a capable member. There are many things that are rare. If you have any questions, why don't you ask Prince Xunning face to face when you go back? Anyway, I'm good at using these two groups of people. Su Zicheng looked at Li Xiaoyao and was silent for a long time. They said, 'um'. The two walked in silence for a while. Su Zicheng turned his head and looked at Li Xiaoyao and whispered, "The officials were all from the eldest brother's office. It shouldn't be okay, but let's go back and talk about it." Li Xiaoyao turned his head and looked at him and said with a smile, "Let's go to Dongcheng Ciyou Bureau. Wu Chengshan is busy settling those sick and homeless people there."

"You arranged for him to do this?" Su Zicheng changed the topic with Li Xiaoyao's words. Li Xiaoyao nodded with a smile: "Yes, since yesterday evening, I have asked him to focus on such things as appeasing the people. Nanning helped me pick up dozens of kind-hearted, diligent and pleasant young soldiers, dressed cleanly, followed Wu Chengshan, and followed Everyone said how our Beiping army did not commit any crime, how our Prince Liang loved the people like children, helped each family clean up, tidy up, gave medicine for those who were sick, and sent rice for those who were short of food. Up to now, they have gone to most of the city. Su Zicheng raised his eyebrows, raised his hand and stroked his forehead, and couldn't speak for a moment.