Zhou Qingli was dissatisfied with Zhou Zheng's answer, saying: "Zhou Yanru is not clean. If he can't get out of his body, it may affect many people."
Zhou Yanru is not a clean official, more of a villain. He has many members, corrupted, and served as the first assistant for three or four years. If he is sent to prison, it will really affect many people, including Zhou Zheng!
Zhou Zheng understood Zhou Qingli's meaning, pondered for a moment, and said: "Okay, I will find time to chat with him."
Zhou Qingli looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "You find a reason to visit Yuanfu in an honourable manner. You are now qualified."
Zhou was the governor of Denglai. Although this governor was far behind other governors, he was the governor after all, and he was qualified to knock on the door of the mansion of the capital.
Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "I will go tomorrow."
Zhou Qingli glanced at Zhou Zheng, a little bit hesitant to speak, and then said, "You will find time to visit Zhang Shangshu again."
Zhang Shangshu, Shangshu Zhang Fengyi of the Ministry of War.
Zhou Zheng is now affiliated with the Ministry of War, and he has to pay a visit if he feels reasonable. But Zhou Qingli's words obviously don't stop there.
Zhou Zheng thoughtfully said, "Does Dad think that the Ministry of War will send me other important things?"
Zhou Qingli looked at the gate with a worried expression, and said: "The officers and the army seem to be winning, but the banditry is more and more prosperous. There are signs of blooming everywhere. The bandits in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Sichuan, Huguang and other places continue to gather. , They have also come up with a "Twenty-Eight Village League". If they really work together, the total strength may be as high as hundreds of thousands..."
Zhou Qingli apparently saw something, and did not have the confidence and calmness that the court's adults had gained under the continuous victories of the officials and the army.
Zhou Zheng knows history deeply, took a breath, and said, "Father is right. The officers and soldiers now seem to be vigorous, winning more and losing less, but if internal affairs continue to deteriorate, pure repression alone will not produce good results. It is still necessary to take a break from internal affairs, stabilize the people, and cut off the source of chaos and bandits."
Zhou Qing’s eyes were full of worry, saying: "When Bi Shangshu was there, I discussed with me that if Liaodong gets slow, we can start to rectify internal affairs, especially the issue of land and taxes. The current situation is chaotic, and the party is the same. , Who can rectify the internal affairs and settle down the people?"
Zhou Zheng had always had a plan in his heart, but this plan could not be said. He thought about it and said, "Father, just wait and see the changes."
Zhou Qingli glanced at him and didn't say anything.
At this moment, Fubo walked over quietly and glanced at the father and son who were almost exactly lying on the rocking chair, holding tea cups and drinking tea, and said: "Second young master, there is a horseman who asks to meet."
Zhou Zheng was taken aback, and immediately knew who it was. He stood up and said, "It should be Ma Shiying, I will meet you, father."
Zhou Qingli knew this person, and said: "He has been in the limelight recently, and I heard that he is close to Elder Wen."
Zhou Zheng didn't know about it yet, his eyes were cold, and he said, "I know."
In the pavilion in the front yard of the Zhou family, before Zhou Zheng arrived, Ma Shiying hurried over and said anxiously: "Master Zhou, it's not good, the court is going to check the salt class."
Zhou Zheng sat down as usual and said, "Are you not sure about this little thing?"
Ma Shiying sat down with Zhou Zheng and said anxiously: "This matter is not that simple. Originally, the salt was to be distributed to the provinces, and the provinces paid the silver to the national treasury, but in reality it is not. Now the court says that the provinces have accumulated losses of 3.2 million yuan. It is necessary for the salt class to raise the staff to solve all problems, otherwise they will be dealt with severely."
Zhou Zheng listened and understood that this should be an extension of the self-improvement.
"Why not go to Elder Wen, he is about to become the first assistant." Zhou Zheng said lightly.
Ma Shiying suddenly woke up and stood up quickly, with a stiff smile on her face and said: "Don't get me wrong, my lord, I only occasionally visit Elder Guo Wen, instead of throwing himself into his sect. I have always been the only one looking at Zhou's horse.
Ma Shiying can have today, it is all arranged by Zhou Zheng. Even if he relies on Wen Tiren now, he dare not disrespect Zhou Zheng, let alone turn his face.
Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said lightly: "I will take you to see Yuanfu tomorrow."
Ma Shiying suddenly felt his scalp numb, and said, "My lord, I'm going to see Yuanfu? Not so good..."
Ma Shiying just relied on Wen Tiren, if he went to see Zhou Yanru, Wen Tiren would soon succeed as the first assistant, what future could he have
Zhou Zheng's tone became more and more indifferent, and said: "I don't like Elder Wen."
Ma Shiying was really sober this time, and quickly raised his hand and said: "Everything is arranged by the adult."
Zhou Zheng is now the governor, and he is qualified to be called an'adult'.
Zhou Zheng snorted, and then said: "The salt class matter is not that troublesome. The court has to investigate the provinces if you want to pursue it. Although you were promoted by your predecessor, you still did a lot of things, and you can leave you alone with a little operation. Don't panic so much."
Ma Shiying felt a little settled, and said with a stiff smile: "Yes. This is a trivial matter for adults."
Zhou Zheng arranged a lot of people in the imperial court, but there are not many who can really be in position. Ma Shiying is not bad.
But he is not enough, and he has to start arranging again.
Thinking like this in his heart, Zhou Zheng said lightly: "Go."
Ma Shiying quickly raised her hand and said, "Yes, I will retire from the next official."
Zhou Zheng looked at him from behind, he thought about it, got up to say a few words with Zhou Qingli, and walked out of the house to the Ministry of War.
Ma Shiying left Zhou Mansion and sat in the sedan chair, her expression still agitated, and it was difficult to relieve herself.
Zhou Zheng is now more calm, calm, and self-confident than ever before, with the kind of grandeur and majesty that he didn't have before.
Ma Shiying's eyes flickered and panic.
Ma Shiying originally thought that Zhou's family had fallen, and that Zhou Zheng could not do much to do some military merits outside, but he never thought that Zhou Zheng had never acted on the basis of Zhou's family, and always relied on himself!
Ma Shiying has a bad premonition. If he is disgusted by Zhou Zheng, he is likely to be beaten back to his original form, and no one can protect him!
"Make up! Make up, we must find a way to make up as soon as possible!"
Ma Shiying murmured to herself in a hurry, and even fine sweat appeared on her forehead.
Zhou Zheng ignored Ma Shiying's chess piece and went straight to the Ministry of War.
Zhang Fengyi looked at Zhou Zheng and smiled and said, "I came to see me as soon as I came back. What's the important thing about this?"
Zhang Fengyi is very optimistic about Zhou Zheng, and is already embarking on training.
Zhou Zheng had no courtesy, raised his hand neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "My lord, Denglai, Dongjiang Town is vast and sparsely populated, and its strategic location is important. The disaster situation in the northwest is severe and there are many people in disorder. Lai."
Zhang Fengyi looked very pleased, and said, "Sit down and say."
Zhou Zheng raised his hand and walked down beside Zhang Fengyi.
Zhang Fengyi took a sip of tea and said, "As you said, I have communicated with Shaanxi, the governor of Shanxi, the Chief Secretary, and Cao Wenzhao. They are all very happy and willing to cooperate. Especially Cao Wenzhao, he has captured many The chaotic bandits have nowhere to settle. Just when you made this request, he also wrote a letter to show his merits for you." (End of this chapter)