Liu Xin felt a little surprised. Repeatedly asked: "I have something important to report. Didn't Master Yang come just for Linglang's affairs."
Only then did Yang Biao realize that Liu Xin had misunderstood his intention. but. This is also good. His son can easily enter the official career. It's an unexpected gain. Although it is still unknown what position Liu Xin will arrange for Yang Xiu. But in Yang Biao's view. After all, Liu Xin will become emperor sooner or later. His own son can follow him. It won't be a bad thing anyway.
Although his son was able to enter the official career, Yang Biao was delighted. He did not dare to forget the true purpose of this. I heard Liu Xin questioning. He quickly folded his hands and said, "Master Qi. How dare the officer bother you because of the dog. The officer has something important here."
Although Liu Xin knew he would be wrong. But he didn't think there was anything wrong with arranging Yang Xiu into the ceremony department. Then nodded. Said: "Master Yang. Just tell me if you have anything. Linglang's arrangement will not change."
Yang Biao is not worried that Liu Xin will have other important things because of him. And negated the position that Yang Xiu had just promised. Although Liu Xin is not the emperor yet. What he said was not a golden tongue. But it's impossible for a big man like Liu Xin to turn back casually. On this. Yang Biao is convinced. but. After listening to Liu Xin's personal promise. Yang Biao was still particularly moved. Another salute. Then he said: "Return to the lord. The next official is here. It is at the request of a colleague from Chang'an. I want to ask the lord about one thing."
When Ju taught Yang Biao, he always said nothing. I couldn't help saying, "Master Yang. My master's affairs are busy. Just talk about it if you have anything. Don't hesitate."
When Yang Biao served as Jing Zhaoyin. Jushou was just a small county magistrate. At that time, he would never put Jushou in his eyes. Only time has passed. Jushou is now Liu Xin's hottest figure. How dare Yang Biao swear words to him. He hurriedly said: "What Master Ju said is. The next official is here. It is at the request of a colleague. I want to ask the lord. Is there any La Ci this year."
Liu Xin looked astonished. What kind of game is this "la gift"? He hasn't really heard of it yet. Can't help turning his head to look at Jushou.
Ju confessed. Attached to Liu Xin's ear and whispered: "Go back to the Lord. La Ci is the reward of the twelfth lunar month. It is the reward issued by the court to the civil and military officials in the twelfth lunar month."
Liu Xin said "Oh". He got it. Isn't this the year-end award of the Han Dynasty? He made no secret of his ignorance. He smiled and said: "Liu is really ignorant. I really haven't heard of La Ci."
Although he said so himself. Yang Biao didn't dare to laugh at his ignorance. At least dare not laugh at him face to face. I had to sneer and said, "Master Liu has always worked in the local area. I don't know that La Ci is also forgivable. It's just..."
Jushou interrupted Yang Biao suddenly. Asked: "Master Yang. Last year, did the imperial court give out gifts."
Yang Biao was taken aback. Shook his head. Said: "Return to Lord Ju's words. Last year, no gift was given."
Jushou continued to ask, "What about the year before last."
Yang Biao vaguely felt that Jushou's question was somewhat mysterious. But he had to bite the bullet and replied: "Never."
Jushou sneered and said: "Huh. After you went to Chang'an. The court has not paid out any pennies for two consecutive years. It was my Patriarch who gave it to you. Now I think of La Ci again. It is really unpopular. Master Yang. You know. The big man has frequent wars. It is full of holes. Now is the time to rebuild. There is no need to spend money."
There was a pause. Ju Sui continued, "In order to save expenses. From this month onwards, my Patriarch himself has not received any salary. Even Ju's salary has been halved. You are still thinking about La Ci. It's really shameless."
in fact. Can get salary monthly. For those officials who stayed in Chang'an. Life is much better than in the past. but. These people are under Dong Zhuo's prestige and squeeze. From the good food in the past to the lack of food in the future. I am indeed afraid of being poor. I wish Liu Xin could replenish them with all his salary and money from the past two years. This led Yang Biao and Huang Wan to come to Xiangyang to see Liu Xin.
If this thing is done. It was naturally very glamorous in front of Baiguan. It's just that Yang Biao and Huang Wan know this is really hard to tell. Both naturally declined in every possible way. No one would agree to it. It's a coincidence. Huang Wan fell into a tumble while walking. Take the opportunity to recover at home. then. The goal of Baiguan was Yang Biao alone. Can't help them being entangled. I heard that Jingzhou was rich and rich. This little money is for Liu Xin. It shouldn't be a problem. Yang Biao just came to Xiangyang.
I heard that Liu Xin no longer takes his salary. Ju's salary has also been halved. The sweat on Yang Biao's face was "brushed" and dripped. Who is the official shameless. Besides, Liu Xin is someone who wants to dominate the world. If it is not really tight to a certain extent. How could Liu Xin not pay for herself. In this way. Where is the possibility of Liu Xin giving out gifts. I'm just afraid of these imperial officials including myself. The salary will also be halved accordingly. Come back to Xiangyang by yourself. It's self-defeating.
But Liu Xin laughed and said: "Gongyou. You can't say that. People who are officials for thousands of miles only for money are not a minority. As long as they are willing to do things for the people sincerely. The money they should take will not be less than them. According to Liu. It seems. There can be this Laci. Master Yang. How did Laci's distribution in the past years have been carried out. Are there any rules."
Yang Biao heard that Liu Xin had promised to distribute La Ci. The heart gripped in the air was finally put back in his stomach. Take a hard breath. Said: "Return to the Lord's words. In the past years, Lachou gave out money, rice, meat and other items."
Speaking of which. Yang Biao quietly raised his head. Looked at Liu Xin. Seeing him still smiling. Then he continued: "Converted into copper coins. San Gong is about 200,000, Jiuqing is about 100,000, Xiaowei is 50,000, Shizhong and doctor are each 20,000..."
Liu Xin quickly interrupted Yang Biao. Waved his hand. Said: "Wait. Mr. Yang meant to say. The Sangong's Laci actually has as much as 200,000."
He originally thought La Ci. But it's the Chinese New Year. The emperor gave everyone some supplies for the Spring Festival. Get a few pounds of meat. A few tens of rice noodles. Just some more pastries and sweets. Let's all celebrate and lively. I didn't expect to post so much. This money is definitely worth the salary of these officials for a year. No wonder these officials are so concerned about La Ci.
Jushou smiled bitterly: "Lord. Master Yang is right. This is the rule."
Liu Xin tilted her head and thought for a while. He groaned: "Gongyou. Is there such a thing as a gift in the local area."
Jushou said, "There are no clear regulations in the yamen of each county. It is determined by local officials depending on the situation. Most of them will not be issued."
"Master Yang. The New Year is coming soon. It is understandable for everyone to show a festive celebration. This is a gift. The post is still to be sent. But." Liu Xin changed the front of the conversation. Said: "The court really doesn't have much spare money now. You can only use it where you need it most. So. Please go back and tell everyone. Tell them not to expect too much from La Ci."
Yang Biao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Repeatedly said: "Xiaguan thanked your colleagues on behalf of your colleagues. After Xiaguan goes back, I must persuade everyone to tighten their belts. Support the court."
As long as Liu Xin promised to distribute the gift. His purpose here is half achieved. As for how much that is another matter. Yang Biao has made up his mind. If anyone can't think of dissatisfaction. Whoever comes to Xiangyang by himself begs Liu Xin. He didn't dare to come again anyway.
Liu Xin smiled. Said: "Master Yang. Tighten your belt and you don't have to. On the contrary. I also ask Master Yang to go back and tell everyone. Let them eat what they should eat. Drink what they drink. Buy what needs to be purchased. Don't be too frugal. Liu definitely It won’t let everyone love the poor as they did in the past."
What he said was true from the bottom of his heart. Although these courtiers who stayed in Chang'an received a monthly salary. But they all split one piece in half to spend. It seemed that I was afraid that one day I would never receive my salary again. The entire Guanzhong was plundered by Dong Zhuo. The people are even more impoverished. No matter what the commodity. It is difficult to find a market in Guanzhong and Liangzhou. If these officials receive salary. Can't bear to spend words anymore. The business there is almost stalled. It will not be able to drive the development of the local economy. This situation is the last thing Liu Xin, who wants to vigorously develop business, wants to see.
Yang Biao listened to Liu Xin's words. He looked down at the old robe on his body. Repeatedly said: "There are these words for adults. Xiaguan is relieved. After Xiaguan returns, I must first pull a few feet of cloth. Make a new robe and wear it."
Liu Xin watched him send it hard for a long time. Just decided to pull a few feet of cloth. Could not help laughing. Said: "Okay. Okay. Lord Yang. You take your Linglang around the city first. When you return to Chang'an, Liu will give you some silk and satin cloth. You can make ten or eight pieces of silk. The robe is out."
Yang Biao was furious with Liu Xin's words. but. He is the same as those officials in Chang'an. The past two years have been poor and afraid. We really dare not spend money indiscriminately.
Jushou watched Yang Biao and his son bow and retreat. With a sad face, he said, "Lord. Do you really want to give gifts to those people."
Liu Xin smiled and said, "Send it. Of course it must be sent. Not only to them. It is also to you."
Jushou was taken aback. Waved his hands again and again. Said: "Lord. Let's forget it. Now is the time to spend money..."
Liu Xin stood up. Undoubtedly said: "Gongyou. You have to persuade you. This is Liu's negligence. Everyone has worked hard for a year. At the end of the year, everyone should be happy and happy. More money and less money are one thing. I have to let Liu show his heart. Only in this way can everyone have hope. Only when I get to work, I can work harder."
Ju Sui said bitterly: "There is really not much surplus in the treasury. I really can't get the money for the Laci."
Liu Xin has made up his mind. This year-end bonus must be given out. Although not the same as in the past. One year-end bonus is worth the full year's salary. But it can't be too shabby. Officials of this level like Jushou also have to pay 50,000 yuan. As for Yang Biao, they should give more than 20,000 yuan. Not only officials at all levels want to issue. Soldiers of various corps and government officials of various counties. Send it more or less. Calculate like this. It's really not a small number. Liu Xin pondered for a moment. Comforted: "Gongyou. You don't have to worry about this. I'll beg for Madam. Borrow from Dahan Bank."
(Hehe. It's the end of the year. Rocks are coming to ask for a year-end bonus. Whether it's a flower. Tickets are OK. How much is it. Please support it. There may be surprises next week.)