In the fourth year of Yonghui (653 AD), the fourth day of the third month, it was not time.

As of the second day of the first month of March, the Du family's rebellion case has been handled, and those who should be killed are killed, those who should be copied are copied, and those who should be beaten are beaten slaves. Wukang is rarely incorruptible, except for the two boxes of jewelry, the thousands of acres of land deeds, and the rest of the confiscated property is confiscated from the Wuzhou treasury.

The Wuzhou treasury was instantly filled, and all the officials were happy to close their mouths as if they were celebrating the New Year, and the arrears of salaries had arrived, and they had to have additional benefits. The so-called drinking water thinks of the source, they naturally sing praises to the initiator Wu Kang. The name of Wu Lushen became popular in Wuzhou officialdom.

In order to express gratitude, at the summary meeting of the house, Sun Mao, who joined the army, proposed that the leadership team unanimously approve it, and assassinated Shi Cui Yixuan: the Du family mansion on Jinhua Road was officially granted to Wulu Shen as a military residence for the record.

The housing prices in Datang were more expensive than in later generations, and Li Bai Dufu could not afford them, nor could low-level officials. When an official takes up a post in a certain place, he applies to the local government, and the government approves the official residence for you. During the queue period, you either rent a house or live in a post house. The approved dwellings are only temporary occupancy, and when the term of office expires, they will have to be handed over. Many officials have worked hard all their lives, and they can't even buy a house, so they go back to their hometowns to retire.

Wu Kang is quite good, and the house he lives in now was bought by fox friends and dogs. Because I have a place to live, I don't bother to apply for an official residence. The scale of Du Hua's house is larger than that of the Assassin's Mansion, and his colleagues are all envious, while Wu Kang secretly scolded his mother, and he was disgusted by them.

When Du's house was raided, the three-light policy was implemented, everything was emptied, the doors and windows were removed, and the jumping price was auctioned. Now the house is surrounded by walls, and if you want to live in it, you must decorate it and buy furniture out of your own pocket.

was going to throw it away, but Cui Xiaoqing had no choice but to say that it must be luxuriously renovated as a new wedding house. What is retribution, what is moving a stone to shoot oneself in the foot, this is it! Wu Kang wanted to cry without tears, and directly threw the treasury key ledger to Cui Xiaoqing for tossing. You loser, loser, loser...

After dealing with the Du family, deal with the gamblers who are betting. According to the law of Yonghui, those people will be sentenced to one year in prison, but they have special status, they are all from Wuzhou squires. The squires have a reputation, and with their support, they can get twice the result with half the effort.

Therefore, we must not be offended in death, but must reduce the big things to the small ones. Yesterday, an extraordinary meeting was held to discuss with all colleagues. In order to train and test the ability of the virtuous son-in-law to govern, Lao Cui deliberately absent from the meeting. Wu Kang did not disappoint his father-in-law, he spoke freely and pointed out the country, and came up with a perfect strategy, and his colleagues all applauded.

At the end of today, the Gamblers Money Co., Ltd. was officially listed for business. The main hall of the legal office, the old Su of the military division, the old Cheng of the squad leader, the standing class officer, the legal secretary and so on, are all in place. At the strong request of the squire, in order to take care of face, the door of the hall was closed for secret interrogation.

Ten minutes later, the first guest was welcomed. The two officials took a middle-aged man and entered the lobby through the side door. The middle-aged man stood and saluted, Wu Kang ordered to give a seat, took the paperwork, and squinted to read.

His name is Zhou Ping'an, the shopkeeper of Zhou Ji Grain Store, and the Zhou family in Wuzhou. The Zhou family has been operating for three generations and is among the wealthy families, which is quite remarkable. The Du family fell, and the Zhou family ascended to the throne and became the first family. His two sons, Zhou Haowen and Zhou Haowu, were among the thirty-eight gamblers.

Wu Kang looked at Zhou Ping'an and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou is a model pacesetter in Wuzhou, but the two children are a loser, which is very bad." If the family business is to continue, it must be stronger from generation to generation. Can't weasel rats, a litter is not as good as a litter! ”

This was embarrassing, the head of the Zhou family was ashamed, and got up and saluted: "Wulu is a lesson, those two things that are not angry, Zhou will strictly discipline them. ”

Wu Kang was noncommittal, waved his hand to signal him to sit down, picked up the second document, and soon enjoyed himself again. Huya's household registration documents, Zhou Haowen and Zhou Haowu, were accepted as godsons by Zhao Beijia. We, cheap teachers, can't stand the loneliness and join the great cause of making money?

Wuzhou is Zhongzhou, don't drive the grade is under the fifth grade, the grade is high and there is no real power, and the Wuzhou Conference stands aside. At this point, however, high-grade privileges are worth the money. The "Yonghui Law" stipulates that the relatives of officials above the seventh rank, including grandparents, parents, wives, children, and grandchildren, can use copper to atone for their sins below the level of misconduct.

The Zhou brothers gambled, were sentenced to one year in prison according to the law, and were taken by Zhao Beijia to take their grandson cheaply, which met the conditions for atonement. According to the law, plus the approval of the presiding judge, as long as you hand over 20 catties of copper coins, that is, 3,000 Wen, Kaiyuan Tongbao, you can be spared from prison.

Such an interesting idea, naturally, was proposed by Wu Kang, and the big guy unanimously approved it. Brother Jacky Jacky in brocade clothes, he can't stand the prison sentence; The baby pimple suffers, and the family will not watch it. It was because the news leaked, and the family responded positively and went out of the door to trust the relationship.

Looking at the officialdom of Wuzhou, Cui Thorn Shi is on the fourth grade, Zhao Beijia is on the fifth grade, Lin Changshi is on the sixth grade, and Bai Sima is on the sixth grade. And only the four of them, the grandsons who were accepted, could atone for their sins. Lao Cui was born in the Qinghe Cui family, and his family disdains to participate. The remaining three are quite active, and they all make a lot of money.

Wu Kang couldn't help laughing, asked the head of the Zhou family to wait for a while, wrote the official document for arraignment, and handed it over to the official servants to go to the cell to pick up people. There was nothing to do for a while, and I continued to wander the world: the three major pension officials, although they have no real power, are not seen casually. If the family wants to visit, someone must introduce them, and the referrer will reap the benefits first.

Those who have the qualifications for referral are all colleagues in the officialdom, and the referral fee ranges from two to three times, which is completely reasonable and legal. When he saw the pension officer, he begged to accept his gambler as his grandson. The old guy is very dark, and he charges his grandson ten times, and refuses to bargain. This is also reasonable and legal, the grandson is filial to his grandfather, and no one can find fault with it.

Ten times the money arrived, and the old guy issued a certificate for household registration. However, the law stipulates that the grandson himself must come or draw his fingerprint, but he is locked up in a cell, so continue to take the money.

Go to the legal office cell to hand in three times, take away the documents drawn by yourself, and then go to the household office to apply for household registration. Wu Kang specially explained the three copper coins, and left 500 wen in the cell, and sent the rest to the household office.

The household registration documents in front of you are worth at least 15 yuan. At this moment, the noise interrupted the reverie, and the officials took the two prisoners and entered the lobby through the side door. The Zhou brothers were very miserable, their cloaks exuded their spirits, and when they saw the head of the Zhou family, they grabbed the life-saving straw, and cried bitterly. knelt in front of Lao Zhou, crying about the sad life in prison.

Lao Zhou's eyes are red, is this my son? The well-dressed and suave son, who has only worked hard for a few days, has become a flower child? For a while, there were mixed tastes, both depressed and distressed, and there was a strong sense of resentment.

When the crying stopped, Wu Kang sat down and said with a pleasant face: "It's the official who didn't take care of him, and the two Langjun are suffering." But then again, this is also a spur to be vigilant, which will be of great benefit to the two of them in their future lives. Dare to ask the head of the Zhou family, do you think so? ”

The head of the Zhou family pinched his nose and nodded, Zhou Haowen was not happy to listen, relying on his father to be here, he actually pointed at Wu Kang and made a big speech. But he was frightened of Lao Zhou, his eyes were quick to slap him three times, and he scolded: "The evil obstacle is rude, and you don't have the right to speak here."

After teaching the unfilial son, he quickly bowed down and apologized: "The dog is stubborn and ignorant, and I also ask Wulu to forgive the sin... The evil obstacle quickly knelt down and kowtowed to Wu Lu Shen to make amends... What are you still doing? Believe it or not, expelled you from the Zhou family? ”

The two of them were frightened and knelt on the ground and kowtowed like garlic. Wu Kang couldn't help but be secretly happy, you have already fired them. After kowtowing three times, Wu Kang pretended to help: "Oh, what is this for?" They're still kids! That Zhou Sang, it's not the official who said you, this is the public court, not a place for you to teach your children. ”

"Wulu is taught that Zhou has been taught", the head of the Zhou family smiled strongly.

Still not angry, Wu Kang was too lazy to talk nonsense, took the verdict and got up. Lao Su appeared on the stage, and took two steps forward and shouted: the final judgment of the court, and all the people present stood up.

Wu Kang held the verdict in both hands and recited it loudly: This court announces the verdict! Defendant Zhao Haowen, male, 25 years old; Zhao Haowu, male, 23 years old; He lives in Zhongcheng District, Wuzhou, north section of Yingbin Avenue.

On the second day of the second month of the fourth year of Yonghui, in Dujia Hutong, Nancheng District, Wuzhou, the Golden Hook Gambling House gathered to play games and was arrested by law enforcement officers on the spot. After investigation and evidence collection, the defendant was found guilty of gambling and was convicted. After the legal office and the household government counted, the gambling money exceeded five horses.

According to the "Yonghui Law. Miscellaneous Laws", Article 14, gambling and gambling property, sentenced to one year imprisonment, immediately enforced. However, the defendant's grandfather, Zhao Xingzhan, was an official who worshiped Wuzhou and was under the fifth grade. According to the "Yonghui Law. Names", in line with the principle of copper redemption. Twenty catties of copper can be redeemed, that is, three thousand Wen of Kaiyuan Tongbao. If the defendant is not satisfied with the verdict, he may appeal to the Wuzhou General Office within 10 days from today.

After reading out the verdict, he handed it to the military advisor Lao Su. After signing and drawing, Lao Su put it in the file, and the case was closed.

The two officials carried the scales, and the two officials held iron chains, and went to the defendant's side together. The meaning is very clear, hurry up and get the money, if you don't have money, you will tie up your son and continue to eat public meals in prison.

The head of the Zhou family knew this, ran out of the side door of the main hall, and soon came over with three pieces of money. On the enlarged scale tray, the scale rod actually sags, which means that the money is not enough! The head of the Zhou family was stunned, this is impossible, the three times the money is enough, it is definitely more than twenty catties.

Is there a problem with the scale? Looking up in disbelief, he saw that Wu Kang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and immediately understood. This corrupt official and minister, his heart is too dark. The "Customs Order" stipulates that all scales must be verified by the government in August every year, and only those who are qualified can be used. Lacking two catties and short, he was punished with eighty rods, and he knew the law and broke the law!

The head of the Zhou family couldn't swallow his anger, and wanted to fight with reason, but calmed down again. If he says the scale, the stolen officials will refuse to ransom the copper, and the people will have to bow their heads under the low eaves. Thinking of this and leaving again, he took the rest of the copper coins and placed the tray consistently. It was put all the way to the tenth run, and the scale rod finally raised its head.

The so-called "rest of the copper coins" is that after the sentence ransom copper, Zhao Beijia took out the certificate of citizenship, indicating that Lao Zhao expelled the cheap grandson from Zhao's family. Take the certificate to the household office, and re-register the two unfilial sons in the Zhou family.

The whole set of money-collecting routines, the chief designer Wu Kang, and the builder all the officials of Wuzhou. Originally, I was worried about the three pension officials, and I was not happy to care about the reputation of the family, but I didn't know that they were the happiest.

Later, Cui Xiaoqing clicked and understood the trick. Let's ask which family, how many children and grandchildren are not good? Once the head of the family is discovered, he will be expelled from the house immediately, not only will he not be criticized, but he will also have the reputation of "strict governance", why not?

Noticing that the head of the Zhou family was dissatisfied, Wu Kang said: "That Mr. Zhou, Ling Lang was arrested in the Du family's gambling house, and the Du family rebelled and participated in the rebellion!" This official heard that the relationship between the two Lang Jun and Du Mei of the Du family is very good, and they both wear a pair of pants..."

"Slander, absolute slander", the head of the Zhou family fell to his knees, his face turned pale and tried his best to justify: "Wulu Shenmingjian, the rebel son and Du Mei, just know each other, and there is no friendship. My Zhou family is law-abiding, and Wulu is a member of the Ming Jian! ”

"Oh, what is this doing? Don't get excited, don't get excited", Wu Kang left the trial table, walked quickly to stop the bow, and said earnestly: "Who in Wuzhou doesn't know, Mr. Zhou is a good person, how can he participate in the rebellion?" To tell you the truth, my colleague proposed a thorough investigation of your home, but the official sternly rejected it, and reprimanded him severely. ”

"Thank you Wu Gong for your kindness, thank you Wu Gong for your kindness..."

"Oh, hurry up, what are you doing, what is this", pretending to help, patted him on the shoulder and said: "The official believes in the Zhou family, and packs the ticket on the spot, and the matter is revealed." Don't worry, take the two children home and discipline them well. You can rest assured, there is an official here, it's okay! ”

Ignoring the cold sweat on his forehead, the head of the Zhou family bowed to the end: "Wugong is very kind, the Zhou family is unforgettable, but there will be a dispatch in the future, and the Zhou family will do its best." When the slave returned home, he grounded the obstacle of iniquity. ”

Wu Kang said kindly: "Brother Zhou doesn't have to be like this, the child is not sensible, just discipline him." This official is busy with official business, and the hospitality is not good, so you can go back first. ”

"The slave retired", the head of the Zhou family was grateful to Dade, turned around and slapped him, and the two of them were not angry, and each of them was rewarded with two more slaps. called the servants outside the door, supported the two of them, saluted again, and left the lobby with a white face.

The atmosphere at the scene was weird, and everyone was dumbfounded, especially the dog-headed military master Lao Su, who almost bowed and worshipped. Our big guy is too dark, he cheats people for so much money, and makes people grateful. I'm afraid that in the future, the Zhou family will look at the big guy. was really sold by the big guy, and he helped the big guy count the money, which is pitiful.

Wu Kang returned to the judgment table, coughed dryly and ordered: "Whoever is that, please invite the next one." ”

Next, he was familiar with the road, not only pit a lot of money, but also subdue the big families. The big hat of rebellion is buttoned down, and no one dares not to give in. In less than two hours, all the thirty-eight gamblers were dealt with, and the big households were all grateful, shouting for the wisdom of Wu Gong.

Stretch comfortably, come over and pinch your back, close your eyes and enjoy, and you're in a pretty good mood. Accept a large number of squires, and the work will be easy to do in the future. The dirty and legal money-making operation, I am afraid that except for Lao Cui, all colleagues participated. They should have a good impression of me, and with their cooperation, the work is more like a fish in water.

looked at the piles of copper coins, glanced at the glowing eyes of the dog's legs, and scolded with a smile: "Things that have no interest will not be treated badly to you." The Soviet army division was in charge, counted out thirty-eight runs, and together with the documents, sent them to the household office for confiscation. The rest..."

After pondering for a moment, he continued: "The rest will be counted, all of them will be bought into rice and noodles, and they will be distributed equally among the Sanwei brothers, and everyone will have a share. In addition, dispose of this scale, the official does not want to see it. ”

The roar thundered, the brethren grinned and cheered, and the tide poured in. The brothers said that as long as they mix with the martial arts, they will be able to eat and drink. Wu Kang scolded a few words, left the main hall of the Faya, and went back to his office.

There is still half an hour left after work, lying on the bed with his hands and arms resting. Suddenly thought of Sister Wu's letter, I have been busy with my feet not touching the ground these days, and I haven't had time to read it. Thinking of this, I sat up, took out the envelope in my underwear, uncovered the fire paint and unfolded the letter paper...

The prime minister must start from the state department, and the fierce general must be sent from the army, and the opening sentence made him confused. Han Fei's creed for selecting officials is indeed very reasonable. A prime minister who has not been a magistrate is not a qualified prime minister; A general who has never been a soldier is not a good general.

Is this an encouragement to me, let me be an official in Wuzhou, accumulate governing experience, and be promoted to prime minister in the future to help her fight in the palace? In fact, I also think so, the magistrate can't do well, don't think about being a Beijing official, he must be a foolish official who doesn't know anything.

The second paragraph is the political affairs of the imperial court, which is good news, which probably means: The Du family colluded with Princess Gaoyang to rebel, fortunately, Kang Lang found out in time, President Li Jiu was very happy, and praised you in front of me. Gao Yang's cheap hooves, who usually don't respect me, hook up everywhere, and disgrace the royal family by not abiding by women's morals.

Wu Kang was completely confused, my dear sister, do you have the face to say that others don't abide by women's morals? Forget it, continue to read the letter...

The postal express system was piloted in Guannei Province and Henan Province in the first month, and the results were quite gratifying. Send and receive a large number of letters every day, and earn thousands of copper coins in just one month.

All levels sang praises of virtue, the court applauded, and President Li Jiu was happy. Li Cunliang, the commander of the military department, strongly requested in the court and directly promoted it throughout the country. However, the matter is big, and the eldest grandson Wuji and other important ministers suggest that Hedong Province and Hebei Province be opened again, and the statistics will be collected at the end of the year, and then determine whether to promote it throughout the country.

Smooth handwriting, with joy between the lines: My Kang Lang, I really give my sister a long face, the saint has come to my sister for several days in a row, and often mentions your name. Oh yes, I'll bring you a few of the postal trial stamps. The one with the largest denomination was designed by my sister herself, don't you think it's beautiful?

Seeing this, I broke out in a cold sweat, my cheap cousin, you were fortunate to be a saint, is it really appropriate to talk to me? He put down the letter paper and poured out a few stamps, which were about the same size as later generations, and the printing was quite exquisite.

The denomination is ten, a palace is printed, and the plaque is the Taiji Palace; with a denomination of 20 wen, printing the Chang'an City Gate; The largest denomination of fifty wen... What the hell is this? Ears of millet or ears of rice? Your design skills are not good.

Put away the stamps closely, there is definitely room for appreciation. As I continued to read the letter, I suddenly grinned wide, and my eyes almost rolled down. Roughly means: Kang Lang, the daughter of the Cui family is barely worthy of you, and my sister agrees to this marriage. However, my uncle is still missing, how can I do without adults at home? You can't let the Cui family laugh!

As the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister is like a mother. My sister is busy with palace fighting, and she really can't get out, so let our eldest sister go over and handle the wedding for you. The convoy set out on February 20, with your aunt and my money, and to entertain their family.

Our eldest sister's family? Wushun? Li Jiu's concubine! Helan Minzhi? Scumbag little white face! Helan Clan? Li Jiu's concubine... Oh my mother, what kind of fun are you making around...