When Wang Zezhi walked under the city wall, he called a row of guards and followed him out of the city to welcome the order.

Because Wang Chengen was surrounded by a hundred brocade guards, these brocade guards were all strong in martial arts, and only Wang Zezhi's personal guards could compete with them in the same number of people.

Wang Zezhi did not mobilize the sergeants, that was because Wang Chengen did not bring too many people.

Judging from Wang Chengen and Wei Yunzhong's relaxed tones, this holy decree must be a good thing.

After Wang Zezhi left the city, his guards were lined up on both sides of his back.

Wang Zezhi knelt down to receive the order.

"The general soldier of Shanxi, Wang Zezhi, investigated the corrupt officials and eliminated the corrupt officials, and exterminated the profiteers who sold forbidden things.

I hope that Wang Zezhi will fight bravely to kill the enemy, quell the disaster in Liaodong as soon as possible, serve the country loyally, and make good news quickly.

Chin this! ”

Wang Chengen unfolded the holy decree, read it in one breath, handed it to Wang Zezhi with both hands, and arched his hand with a smile.

"Congratulations, congratulations, Dr. Wang, hehe..."

Wang Zezhi took the holy decree, learned from Wang Chengen's hypocritical promise, and stretched out his hand to lead him into the city for a banquet.

Courtesy proclamation angels, this is the rule, if other officials, they may also give some gold, silver and jewelry.

Wang Zezhi has already been promoted to a first-class member, and there is no need for this at all.

Wang Zeyi took Wang Chengen and Wei Yunzhong into the city, while muttering secretly.

"I've already attacked the seven counties in four states, and Chongzhen still wants to reward me, could it be that his brain is broken?"

"Drive! Wait for me, wait for me, slow down and close the gates! Song Tongyin rode his horse and shouted from afar.

The few people who were about to enter the city saw Song Tongyin coming in the dust, and they all had questions on their faces.

Wang Zezhi felt even more inexplicable, this Song Tongyin led his troops to hide in Jinping Mountain in the south of Datong Mansion, and ran around a big circle to the north gate of Datong Mansion.

"It turned out to be Governor Song, who came at the right time, let's go in together, and I will wash the dust for you." Wang Zezhi stretched out his hand and motioned for Song Tongyin to enter the city.

Song Tongyin dismounted, and Wang Zezhi motioned for his guards to take over his horse and pull it to the stable to feed.

On the top floor of Kuixing Tower, Wang Zezhi, Wang Chengen, Song Tongyin, and Wei Yunzhong gathered together to drink and chat here.

At the wine table, Song Tongyin looked at Wei Yunzhong, who was sitting with him and was not polite to him, was a little unhappy.

Wei Yunzhong also saw Song Tongyin's displeasure, so he raised his glass to Wang Zezhi and said: "Blessing for my brother, brother, I have officially been promoted to the governor of Xuanda." ”

"Congratulations, congratulations! The ascension of the eldest brother is indeed worth rejoicing. The two of them raised their glasses and drank them all.

Governor Xuanda, the full title of Governor Xuanda, Shanxi and other military affairs and food and salary, referred to as Xuanda Governor, is the second product.

In other words, Wei Yunzhong and Song Tongyin are at the same level, Song Tongyin's eyes jumped slightly, and he congratulated him with a smile, and secretly sulked in his heart.

He didn't understand why the imperial court promoted Wei Yunzhong and didn't promote him, the governor of Shanxi.

You must know that Wang Zezhi is the chief soldier of Shanxi, but he is controlled by him.

If Wang Zezhi has made a meritorious service, he, the governor, will also have a share.

Now not only does he not get a single credit, but he doesn't even know what credit Wang Zezhi has made.

"Hehe... Governor Song didn't know anything, Wang Zezhi, the chief soldier of Shanxi, investigated corrupt officials and eliminated corrupt officials, exterminated profiteers who sold forbidden goods, and had already worshiped a product and was promoted to Ronglu Doctor.

Governor Song don't mind, this Governor Xuanda, Governor Xuanfu, Datong, and Dr. Wang have cleared the people who have brought disaster to the country and the people in Datong Mansion, and none of the credit has been given to you.

However, the DPRK and China have their own considerations, and of course they will make a note of it for you, so that they can be entrusted with important tasks in the future. ”

Wang Chengen sensed that something was wrong and explained.

Song Tongyin heard that he had been credited, and his face softened.

"I really have a reluctant invitation to come this time, well, I don't know if I should talk about it or not." Song Tongyin stood up and saluted Wang Zezhi, who had been promoted to a first-class Ronglu doctor.

"Your Excellency, but it doesn't hurt to say so." Song Tongyin gave Wang Zezhi face, but Wang Zezhi couldn't be arrogant and rude, he also got up and returned the salute.

"Most of the fields in Datong Mansion are in your hands, right?" Song Tongyin shook his sleeves and considered it.

"That's right."

"That's right, this year, Datong Mansion owes 600,000 taels of land dues, and Yuxian County also has 170,000..."

"What? How can there be so many? Wang Zezhi was shocked when he heard this number, you must know that the annual field endowment in the Ming Dynasty was only more than four million taels.

Datong Mansion owed 600,000 taels of land endowment, and he didn't believe it when he killed Wang Zezhi.

"Ahem, Mr. Wang... Doctor, I don't know that among the 77 taels of Tianfu, 430,000 taels are the Fu Lu of the Dai Wangfu, the Jin Wangfu, and the Fu Wangfu.

To tell the truth, in Shanxi alone, the amount of money to be paid to the princes in a year amounted to 3.12 million taels, and the princes in Shanxi alone had to take 1.92 million taels.

The land tax collected by the whole territory of Shanxi in a year is only 1.52 million taels, which is far from enough. ”

Song Tongyin raised his head with difficulty and sighed.

Wang Chengen turned a deaf ear to what he said, and looked at his nose and nose without saying a word, as if he didn't exist.

It is impossible for Wang Chengen not to know these things, but this country is all fought down by the old Zhu family, and it is natural for the descendants of the royal family to enjoy special treatment, and no one can say anything.

Wang Chengen not only knew this, he also knew that the royal vassal kings were not satisfied with such good treatment.

They used their special status to ask the imperial court for special rights, such as salt quotations.

With these rights in their hands, they transferred them to the gentry and merchants in exchange for more wealth.

Many vassal kings used their power to control the price of local salt, and even raised the price of salt arbitrarily regardless of the people's affordability.

What they do makes it impossible for people at the bottom of society to buy salt all year round.

With this, they are not satisfied, and they take advantage of everything that can make money.

For example, Emperor Wanli gave King Fu 20,000 hectares of land, which was originally set in Henan, but after he encircled the high-quality fertile land in Henan, it was still not enough.

So, I went to Huguang, Shandong, and Shanxi to circle.

This has also caused folk rumors that those who occupy the people's property and serve the people are as powerful as the Huangzhuang and the kings, the lords, and the Zhongguan Zhuangtian.

What Wang Zezhi didn't know was that even the dying king of Datong Mansion owned 1,000 and 60 mansions.

From the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty continued to pass on the cost of the clan to the people through means such as increasing the faction.

The lives of the people, who were already burdened, became even more difficult.

After Wang Zezhi heard this, he squinted his eyes, and his face gradually became gloomy.

"I am willing to give out the normal land endowment of 340,000 taels, as for the royal palace's money, I'm sorry I don't have it here."

After Wang Zezhi finished speaking, he raised a glass of wine and drank it all, flicked his sleeves and left the table alone.

The three people at the banquet had different expressions after hearing Wang Zezhi's words.

Song Tongyin looked entangled, if he insisted on Wang Zezhi to give out the 430,000 taels, he was afraid that even the 340,000 taels would be gone, if he was not allowed to come out, he would not be able to make a difference, Song Tongyin thought about it again and again, and finally gritted his teeth and made a decision, leaving without even saying hello.

Wang Chengen sat still in a state of looking at his nose and nose, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Wei Yunzhong's eyes lit up, and the more he looked at Wang Zezhi, the more pleasing he became, and he picked up a chopstick and ate a bite of a good dish.

Hold up the wine and toast Wang Chengen.

"The angel has a tiring journey, and this official respects the lord with a cup."

After Wang Chengen heard Wei Yunzhong speak, he raised his head, glanced at him with disgust, smiled against his will, and raised his glass to eat and drink with him.