From Zhang Maoxiu's heart, of course he wanted to go directly to Xiangshan County to see Ning Xiu.

But reason told him he couldn't do that.

After all, he was appointed by the imperial court to inspect the affairs of a province.

And this kind of inspection generally starts from the prefectures and cities.

Zhang Maoxiu went to Guangzhou Mansion first, and there was no problem. But after entering the city of Guangzhou, I walked around and went to Xiangshan County, but there was a problem.

Troubled people will immediately write a letter to impeach Zhang Maoxiu for using public affairs for personal gain.

As long as this big hat is buttoned down, Zhang Maoxiu can't wash it even if he jumps into the Yellow River.

The most important thing is that because of Zhang Juzheng's relationship, any behavior of Zhang Maoxiu will be magnified. And those political enemies of Zhang Juzheng will not let go of this excellent opportunity, but will attack it en masse, eager to devour Zhang Mao alive.

Therefore, Zhang Maoxiu will never do anything to teach people to do things. The more special the status, the more cautious and trembling, as if facing the abyss, like walking on thin ice.

Zhang Maoxiu decided to start the inspection from Fucheng first.

In this way, as long as he finishes inspecting the city, no one will be able to care which county he goes to inspect again.

Zhang Maoxiu still does things with a clear look.

He went straight to the government and was immediately warmly welcomed by Lu Zhiqian, the prefect of Guangzhou.

Governor Lu received Zhang Maoxiu with the highest standard, and said that Zhang Yushi could put forward any needs during his stay in the city, and he, the official of Guangzhou Prefecture, would not hesitate to use all resources to cooperate.

Zhang Maoxiu also expressed his gratitude to the Lu Governor's Mansion for his cooperation and participated in the reception banquet set by the Lu Governor's Mansion.

At the reception banquet, the prefect of Lu never mentioned political affairs, but blindly slapped the horse, praising Zhang Maoxiu as a genius. As for his father Zhang Juzheng, he was praised by Lu Governor's Mansion as if he were a fairy.

It turns out that everyone likes to listen to good words, and Zhang Maoxiu is not exempt from vulgarity.

At first, he mentally warned himself not to swell. But Governor Lu boasted and praised Zhang Maoxiu, and he felt a little fluttering.

Governor Lu even prepared a courtesan to help the fun, and at this time, Zhang Maoxiu woke up like a dream and hurriedly stopped this behavior.

The Ming Dynasty strictly forbade officials to engage in prostitution, and it was even more difficult to recruit prostitutes.

Although it is now the late Ming Dynasty, and everything is developing in the direction of etiquette and happiness, this is still a big taboo.

This is also why the scholars and doctors of the Ming Dynasty are often very manly. It's really forced.

Emperor Taizu didn't allow officials to be prostitutes, so they can always do it, right?

In the later period, the Xianggu halls in various parts of the Ming Dynasty were even more popular than ordinary brothels, because the taste of the Ming Dynasty scholars was adjusted.

Of course, Governor Lu said that Guangzhou is thousands of miles away from Beijing, and it is impossible for anyone to know, so Yushi can play with confidence.

But Zhang Maoxiu insisted on being cautious.

Seeing that Zhang Maoxiu was so insistent, Lu Zhifu no longer insisted, and waved his hand back from the courtesans he had recruited.

Zhang Maoxiu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It was really risky just now. If Fang Cai really became a prostitute, it would be equivalent to being caught by Lu Zhiqian. During the inspection, Zhang Maoxiu will inevitably be timid and throw a mouse bogey.

Zhang Maoxiu also understood that Lu Zhiqian would do anything for self-preservation. Don't look at him so kind now, he may turn his face at any time. Then Zhang Maoxiu needs to be more cautious, so as not to fall into passivity.

Zhang Maoxiu repeatedly warned himself that he was an official appointed by the imperial court, so he naturally had to put the interests of the imperial court first in everything. Personal interests must not be allowed to take precedence over the imperial court.

"Lord Lu, this official wants to take a look at the account books of Guangzhou Mansion."

After the reception banquet, Zhang Maoxiu said unhurriedly.

Lu Zhiqian saw Zhang Maoxiu's official appearance, and secretly complained in his heart. Why doesn't this man get oil and salt, how can this be good.

Or is he just pretending to be in front of people, but he is actually planning to make things convenient for himself?

Because he couldn't figure out Zhang Maoxiu's true thoughts, Lu Zhiqian could only follow his intentions first.

"Lord Zhang, the account books of this mansion are all in the household, and this official will send someone to take you there."

Zhang Maoxiu bowed slightly, obviously very satisfied with Lu Zhiqian's cooperative attitude.

"Lord Lu doesn't have to follow, if there is anything you don't understand, the official will come to ask Lord Lu for advice."

Zhang Maoxiu naturally didn't want Lu Zhiqian to follow him. After all, Lu Zhiqian is the head of a government, and the officials of the government will definitely have scruples in their hearts, so they naturally dare not tell the truth.

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. ”

Lu Zhiqian snorted, and asked someone to take Zhang Maoxiu to the sixth room of the mansion.

He didn't worry much about those books.

Like all magistrates, Lu Zhiqian ordered people to make yin and yang accounts.

One set of account books is used when the imperial history and the officials inspect it, and one set is the actual account book kept by themselves.

Lu Zhiqian showed Zhang Maoxiu what he wanted Zhang Maoxiu to see.

That set of account books was made seamlessly, and Lu Zhiqian never thought that Zhang Maoxiu could see the flaws.

But even so, he felt uncomfortable, as if a sharp sword hung over his head, and it could fall at any moment.

Now he only hopes to send this great god away as soon as possible and live his free life again.

After Zhang Maoxiu was introduced into the sixth room of the palace, he saw the clerk in the sixth room kneeling on the ground, and immediately told them to get up.

"In the future, you don't have to kneel in front of the official."

He didn't like the officialdom's practice of kneeling down when he saw Shangguan.

It seemed to him that the man had gold under his knees. Heaven and Earth Monarch Teacher, except for these five, there is no reason for the great son to kneel to anyone, even if this person is the head of the upper peak.

"Where is the scribe?"

"The villain Sun just met the adults again."

Since Zhang Maoxiu had just exempted everyone from kneeling, this grandson could only bow down.

Zhang Maoxiu sighed and began to look at the household clerk carefully.

I saw that the facial features of this life were upright and the face was delicate. If it weren't for the short hair on his chin, Zhang Maoxiu would really wonder if he was a young man who had just been weakly crowned.

So young.

In Zhang Maoxiu's view, the household house is the most important of the six rooms, because it is in charge of the rice, grain, and money.

Lu Zhiqian sent such a young person to serve as the household scrivener, which is enough to see that this person is very capable.

"Sun Hushu, the official wants to see the account books of this year's government office, and you can show it to the official."

"Yes."

Sun Youcai bowed to Zhang Maoxiu again, and then quickly returned to the house to get the account book.

After a while, the grandson went and returned, and there were two little officials by his side.

All three were holding a thick stack of account books. They put the account books on the table, and Sun Youcai said respectfully: "My lord, the account books of Guangzhou Mansion this year are all here." ”

"Alright, you can all go down. The officer will call you if necessary. ”

A hint of hesitation flashed in Sun Youcai's eyes, but he finally swallowed the words that came to his throat.

"Yes."

After all the scribes had left, Zhang Maoxiu sat down in his chair and looked at the first account book.

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