To be an official in the Ming Dynasty, there were three ways to be an official, yin, and donation. Of course, there were ministers in the three types of officials. Compared with the donation department, Jinshi and No. 1 have more shame. Especially for those from the donation department, being an official is for money, but a large part of the tax revenue of the Ministry of Households comes from this.
This is no wonder anyone else. In the 6th to 8th years of Longtai, the current emperor launched the war with the Northern Zhou Dynasty and Dongyi. Although he took back the Sixteenth City of Youyun and other places, he also paid all the dividends since Hongqing Zhongxing. Light up. In wars, things like money were originally spent, and the imperial treasury was empty, so they had to sell officials to increase their income.
After Longtai’s 11th-year New Deal, the imperial court gradually controlled the number of donation departments, but the price of donation officials has soared. In affluent districts and counties, a magistrate counts as much as 100,000 taels, which is almost equivalent to the annual tax of some ordinary counties.
Xu Maode, the prefect of Taiyuan, was a scholar of Longtai for seven years, and has been studying history in the imperial academy. , But in ten years, it soared all the way, until Taiyuan Chief Minister, official residence third grade.
When I arrived at the Taiyuan Prefect Yamen, Xu Maode greeted me personally. I was not an official official. The other party was a third-ranking member, which surprised me a bit. Xu Maode has a thin face, a slender figure, neatly trimmed beards and mustaches, and speaks like a spring breeze.
I have long heard that the Dengwen Academy has appointed a new supervisor, but I didn't expect it to be so young, it is really a hero!
I didn't have the habit of kneeling people, so I bowed to the rules of the world, saying that Mr. Xu had passed the award, and he was no more than a small escort teacher. When I passed by the expensive place, I didn't want to disturb the adults, so I didn't dare to visit.
Xu Maode said, the Yamen of Eighteen State Roads in the world, I wish you, the dart head, would cross their boundaries. Now my brother has taken the lead, which is a bit enviable.
This is a bit false, but it sounds comfortable. Xu Maode is only forty years old and has a long-term political future. According to the current trend, after the prince ascends the throne, it will be the time for him to show his ambitions. The newly promoted celebrities around me, the prince, will naturally not miss any opportunity for these politically aspiring people.
When we went to the prefectural office, Xu Maode abandoned the left and right, leaving only Zhang Youwei to make tea. We sat down to drink tea and chatted, talked about some interesting things about the court, and talked about what we saw in Taiyuan.
Obviously, Xu Maode had a purpose to approach me by lowering his body. Important officials of the imperial court are strictly forbidden to form a party for private business. If you approach the feudal prince, you are suspected of committing disorder, and if you approach the East Palace, it is even more rebellious. Think about it, the emperor's dragon body is Zhengan, you and the prince are eyeing, this is to hope that the emperor will return to the west soon.
However, there are not so many taboos to make friends with people like me who have no official status. Xu Maode talked to me about the policy of governing in Taiyuan Prefecture, such as promoting water conservancy, running a school, paying less tax and focusing on business, and I was impressed by what he said.
There were many officials in the Ming Dynasty who were able to speak well, but there were few who could really put these words into practice. Ordinary officials took office, either because of the deficits of their predecessors, or acting as firefighters to deal with various emergencies. Wherever there is time to take care of the people's livelihood, Xu Maode did, at least in terms of data, better than most prefects. Much stronger.
After some chatting, I was well educated. Generally, the officials below either complained or complained. Xu Maode didn't do this. First, I didn't have a deep friendship with me, and I was not a member of the officialdom. Secondly, I guess he also wanted to show loyalty to the Prince's Palace through me. Maybe Zhu Runze will be in the ceremony someday in the future, and there will be more idioms when going to Beijing to do errands in the future, isn't it
The two chatted for half an hour, and Xu Maode arranged for Zhang Youwei to have a banquet for me, and left to do business by himself. Usually the following states and counties visit, but these times.
When he came to the six-door yamen, Zhang Youwei knelt down and saluted. I said that Mr. Zhang does not need to be arrested when he catches his head. By the way, how did you know that I was in town
Zhang Youwei smiled and said that the next month before he received an official document from President Meng to catch his head, saying that Mr. Supervisor would pass by Taiyuan in a short time, and he had long been telling the city defense side. Besides, the adult's guide is issued by the six-door headquarters, and it is hard not to attract attention.
So it seems that the real-name registration method for entering the city is indeed effective. I thought about a hundred secrets, but at that time, I had forgotten about it, so I asked Zhang Youwei to get me some more guides in case of a rainy day.
I have said that for a long time, I have heard that Taiyuan Mansion is in good order.
Zhang Youwei said that these are all the contributions of the prefect and Master Jiantai. Originally, Master Jiantai wanted to see you too. A few days ago, he was on official business and went to Xishui for business. Taiyuan Mansion is close to Xiliang, and Governor Wei recently conducted military exercises in Xiliang. It is difficult to think about public security.
The demon cult is provoking trouble here, don't you care about the six doors
Zhang Youwei said with a slight embarrassment, Supervisor, Regarding affairs, the six doors are responsible for supervision, but as long as they don't interfere with people's livelihood, they always keep one eye open. The grievances between Guanlong, Black and White and the Demon Cult cannot tell who is right and who is wrong, and the six doors are inconvenient to intervene.
I also felt that my question was a bit amateur, so I asked about the Demon Slayer Conference instead.
Zhang Youwei said: Since the beginning of this year, the Demon Cult has been fighting for the waterway dock and the Guanlong Wulin clashes. At first, the two sides were relatively tolerant. In June, Li Mingzhuo, the second son of Guanlong Li's family, was drunk and molested the demon black robe Rakshasa in the Liuxian Building. He was blinded and cut off his arm, causing conflict between the two sides.
Li Boyang was furious and led the people all the way to hunt down. He fought in Majiapu, and later caught the black robe Rakshasa. Afterwards, the Demon Cult and the Li family had repeated negotiations to no avail. The two parties agreed to use martial arts in Xinghualing on the seventh day of October. The Li family advertised hero posts in Central Plains, and this was the reason for the Devil Slayer Conference.
I asked: Rumor has it that the demon sect is doing no evil in Guanlong area, killing innocent people indiscriminately, and killing more than 100 people in Majiapu. Is there such a thing
Zhang Youwei said: Although the Demon Cult is evil, it is considered to be abiding by the rules of the world, and there are also false rumors in the world. The Li family controlled the rivers and lakes, blindly smearing the evil demon cult, so that the master of the demon slayer was famous. However, the Majiapu tragedy was committed by the Demon Cult. As for why, the subordinates are not sure.
Zhang Youwei and I are going to the latest Imperial Palace Newspaper to learn about the latest developments in the imperial court.
When the king of Qi came to lose his son, Zhu Qiyi was named the king of Qing, and his three-year-old son Zhu Youku succeeded him as the king. This is also an explanation to Zhu Kuaibo. King Qi himself was appointed as governor and governor of Shandong, Henan, and Huainan by the emperor's decree. This appointment was not imprisoned by the cabinet and caused an uproar in the court.
At the beginning of the founding of the country, Emperor Taizu clearly ordered that the princes were not allowed to serve as local officials. Emperor Ming ignored the opposition of the cabinet and directly issued the decree, allowing the king of Qi to have an overview of the military and political power in Shandong. It is important to know that these prefecture roads have the role of guarding the capital. Once a rebellion occurs in the capital, these soldiers and horses are the first wave of forces to enter the capital of King Qin. It can be seen that Emperor Ming and King Qi cared more. Wang Qi's three applications for resignation were rejected, but he did not dare to take office.
In an inconspicuous place, I saw a personal matter: Song Siqi, the magistrate of Qiongzhou, moved to the post of Fang Qing, the official secretary of the military department, and took office on the same day. Last year, Song Siqi wrote an article "On the Necessity of the Reform of the Prince’s Mansion System" advocating that the feudal vassal be reduced to Qiongzhou Prefecture. He was transferred back in less than a year, and he was still on duty at the Ministry of War. This arrangement is intriguing. what!
On the second day, the second draft of Chase’s bid was made. Miao Chunyu contacted a local Oolong Escort and the Central Plain Escort to protect me. After reading the bid, I shook my head and thought that was the only thing I could do. So I made an appointment with Liu Qingfeng, Guan Shi Liao to play cards in Zuixianlou in the afternoon, and He Youxiao sent it to pay a courtesy note, Guan Shi Liao agreed.
It is estimated that there is a show! Liu Qingfeng said.
When I came to Zuixianlou and asked for a private room, the three of them fought the landlord together. This kind of entertainment and playing cards, to put it bluntly, is to change the way to send money to Guan Shi Liao, and ask for help.
Unexpectedly, this kid Liu Qingfeng was so lucky today, more than half an hour, actually won Liao Guanshi more than ten taels of silver, Liao Guanshi was distressed and licked his teeth.
In one game, Liu Qingfeng took Wang Zhai, four twos, and a set of dragons. As soon as Guan Shi Liao came out, Liu Qingfeng directly exploded and said something in his mouth:
This kind of card like Wang Zhan is not shocking until the last is played, and it must be played at the beginning. Explode to the point that you are unsure of your placard, to the point that your mouth is dry, and that you even start to doubt life.
Guanshi Liao's face was pale, I kept winking at him, and almost slapped him a few times. Guan Shi Liao lost another seven or eight taels of silver. I couldn't bear it, saying you don't go to the bathroom
Liu Qingfeng shook his head straight.
I pulled him out of the door, what are we doing
Isn't this playing cards
Don't you play business cards
I will, but I can't help it if I'm lucky!
Can't find a way for me!
After being trained by me, Liu Qingfeng returned to his seat with a calm face. I said that Liao was in charge. It's boring to play like this. It's better to have a round of five taels of silver. In this round, when Liu Qingfeng had the last card left, I saw that he was going to run again, so Wang Bang directly blocked him.
At the last one, Liao Guanshi said: Shan San!
Liu Qingfeng's face was cold, and he couldn't afford it.
Guan Shi Liao won more than 20 taels of silver in the afternoon, and he was very happy.
The three of them had a big meal in Zuixianlou, and Guan Shi Liao left contentedly.
Before going out, I took care of Mr. Liao, boss Liao, look at our darts in Xiliang. Only then did Guan Shi reveal that the Yanmen Escort Bureau’s tenders have been reviewed by Shopkeeper Lu, and we are still satisfied. After all, I have been cooperating for many years. As for the cost...
I handed over twelve silver notes, Guan Shi Liao stretched out a finger, and then he kept secret, I didn't say anything!
That is natural!
On the second day, Chase invited us to open the bid. The result of the bid opening came out and the Yanmen Escort won the bid.
Miao Chunyu laughed and said: Qin Biaoshi, yesterday's thirty taels of silver were reimbursed from Yanbei Road, isn't it appropriate
Liu Qingfeng was displeased: According to me, we should have won Guangya yesterday, causing us to lose more than 30 taels of silver! This kid doesn't do anything if he collects money!
As soon as he walked out, Mr. Liao followed him out and said, "I'm sorry the two brothers. This dart was decided by the treasurer himself, and the old man can't do anything about it."
Liu Qingfeng said that he knew the result a long time ago, and asked the Demon Cult to kill you a few days ago.
I said how do you talk.
Then I apologized to Guanshi Liao, my brother is outspoken, don't be angry with Guanshi Liao.
Guan Shi said: This dart is too big for me to be the master, but Datong Company still has some scattered business in Shanxi Road. How are these places doing
Liu Qingfeng smiled suddenly, and Boss Liao was so loyal. Next time someone chased you to kill you, let me know, brothers are obliged!
Guan Shi's face was black.
Back to the escort, Miao Chunyu changed his face and asked us warmly.
Of course, I know what he thinks. I talked about the business of the Datong Company. According to the performance management method of the Escort, it is naturally counted on me. However, I thought I would have to rely on them to perform specific operations in the future, so he said: This business is counted on Yanbei Road's account, everyone is their own, and it doesn't need to be so clear. However, the thirty taels of silver yesterday...
Miao Chunyu patted his chest and said, of course the fifty taels of silver yesterday will be reimbursed!
Don't tell me, thirty taels is thirty taels.
I pointed at He Youxiao, this kid is like an elm bump, hey! The head is not very bright.
He Youxiao's face turned gray after hearing this.
After getting out of the escort, He Youxiao chased him up, his face was unkind, Master Qin, just what you said just now made me very embarrassed.
I smiled, these **** are so close to us, if I compliment you, with Miao Chunyu's disposition, I will not hate you to the bone. Don't worry too much. If you really can't stay on Yanbei Road, and when you arrive in Beijing, our small and micro business department will still be short of people!
He Youxiao said, I can see through Yanbei Road. A group of people have nothing to do, fighting for petty profits.
I said that if we work for others, we must be a low-key person and high-key work. You are different from them, you are still young, you have to take the initiative to take the initiative to take care of things. When I first came to the ****, I said, "I have to find a way to do everything, and don't always make excuses."
On the second day, Liu Qingfeng and I left Taiyuan. Zhang Youwei gave us a few fake guides and sent us out of the city. Before leaving the city, he gave me a silver slip: This is a little bit of my heart and the prefect, Qin Adults don't want to refuse.
Twenty miles west of Taiyuan is the Ximen River. After waiting for half an hour at the ferry, the boatman was not seen. Liu Qingfeng and I were drinking tea at a tea stall by the river. When I asked Dr. Tea, it turned out that Xinghualing is after the Ximen River. A Demon Slayer Conference will be held in the next few days. Tian also missed and killed a boatman, and those boatmen had already stayed away.
Liu Qingfeng said, now that Guanlong Wulin and Mojiao battle Xinghualing, it is probably a rare event after the Jiangnan Martial Arts Conference. It is a pity not to join in the fun.
The bodyguard business we are doing will stay here soon, so let's find a way to leave early.
Liu Qingfeng said, look at that little girl, is she beckoning to you
I looked sideways, and there was a lone boat in the center of Ximen River with a woman in Tsing Yi standing on it with a smile. When I saw me turning my head, she flicked her green sleeves lightly.
I sighed, and if there is a fight for a while, you don't care about me, just run away. If it doesn't work, you will go back to Taiyuan City and wait for me.