The main hall and the second hall of Wang Zejun Mansion were forcibly occupied and taken over by the Su guard sergeant, and Liu Yuan was unceremonious and took over. That is, the accompanying concubines and palace people were placed outside the city, and if all the people poured into the city, Wang Ze's county government really couldn't fit it.

"Ji Daogong, just along the way, what I see and feel, the people of Hedong are not having a good time!" As soon as the second hall sat down, Liu Yuan said to Wang Ze with an expressionless face, which sounded like "asking for guilt".

Wang Ze was naturally not in a hurry, brushing his white beard, and responded to Liu Yuan: "Your Majesty issued an edict at the beginning to reduce the people's forced labor and taxes, and the people in the world are jubilant." Next, we will recuperate with the people, and with the heritage of Hedong, we will regain the wealth of the year, and it will not be long before that! ”

Wang Ze's secret meaning is obvious, the difficulty of Hedong lies in the imperial court and Liu Yuan's "harsh government".

Liu Yuan didn't care about him, and shook his head with a smile. Then he made a sighing expression: "I often sigh at the difficulties of people's livelihood, tired of the people of Daxia so far, it is really my fault!" ”

In front of Wang Ze, squeezing his eyes a few times, it seemed to be a little moist, and Liu Yuan's "crocodile tears" were almost flowing out.

Seeing Liu Yuan's performance, Wang Ze didn't know what to do, Shijun has been known for many years, and he also has a certain understanding of Liu Yuan. If it is really said that Liu Yuan cares about the suffering of the people, it is not possible, but he is a smart person, and he is only afraid that he understands that he cannot be harsh for a long time, so his rule will not last long, and he may not even survive his lifetime. With Liu Yuan's several edicts in the past few years, showing kindness to the people, it is enough to prove that Liu Yuan has "realized".

flipped through the official documents on Wang Ze's case, and it seemed that they were all related to the Hedong Salt Incident. Liu Yuan attaches great importance to the matter of salt and iron, which is a major matter related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Hedong salt has become the most important salt source in Daxia in recent years, accounting for more than half. To this end, Liu Yuan also set up a salt and iron yamen.

However, as far as Hedong is concerned, the salt lake and salt workers are all on other people's territory, and they produce such a large profit every year, and the yamen of Hedong's county government also has a certain degree of control over the salt affairs in Hedong.

"Is there anything wrong with the salt matter in Hedong?" Liu Yuan was a little puzzled.

"Back to Your Majesty!" Wang Ze raised his hand and said: "The people who suffer from the people in Hedong are not those people who plough in spring and harvest in autumn, but these salt workers. In recent years, the salt pond in Hedong has been mined hugely, and the number of salt workers in Dongchi has climbed to more than 20,000, all of whom are young and strong in Hedong. However, the salt supervisors used excessively, and in the past two years, salt workers have been dying of overwork. ”

"Regarding the Hedong salt matter, Chenping Japan does not ask much, and I am afraid that there will be a move to exceed his authority. But those salt workers are mostly the people of Hedong, and counting their families, old and young, that is a population of nearly 100,000. As the head of a county and the parents of the people, it is really difficult to ignore these people! Wang Ze's face was full of righteousness, and he looked at Liu Yuan: "This time, Chen Te asked for the life of the salt workers in Hedong!" ”

Facing Wang Ze's gaze, Liu Yuan pondered for a moment: "I know, I will instruct Zhang Shiping, the right attendant of the household department, to be responsible for reforming the salt matter, and the Hedong County Government can send officials to monitor the progress of this matter!" Well, not only Hedong, but also other salt affairs in Great Xia! ”

"Your Majesty is merciful!" Seeing that Liu Yuan didn't react much hesitation, Wang Ze's heart was also relieved, and his face was full of smiles.

It is rare to see a person like Wang Ze complimenting him, Liu Yuan was in a better mood, and he continued to greet Wang Ze very enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty!" Wang Ze hesitated slightly.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Liu Yuan's eyes: "Ji Daogong has something to say!" ”

"Cheng Jia Kui of Hedong County, who had a relationship with the assassin thief Zhu Ao, went to the year to show his majesty and write a letter of repentance. The matter has been closed, but these days, there are black-clothed guards who have inspected it. Wang Ze said and glanced at Zhang Rang, who was beside Liu Yuan: "Your Majesty, Jia Kui is now a prince of Hedong County, a fourth-grade official, and the black-clothed guard acts like this, I am afraid that it will make people's hearts chill!" ”

Liu Yuan has an impression of Jia Kui, and it is not shallow. Wang Ze's words revealed a disgust for the black-clothed guard, and he ignored it directly. After thinking for a moment, he asked out loud: "Didn't I reveal the matter between Jia Kui and Zhu Ao?" ”

Yan Yan's expression was slightly cold, and he looked at Zhang Rang and asked for an explanation.

Zhang Rang lowered his head, seemed a little nervous, and replied softly: "The slave has not given an order. Lord Jia is a high-ranking official of a county, and since he has the holy will in front of him, how dare the slaves regenerate right and wrong. ”

"You're the Governor of Black, don't you know?" Liu Yuan's tone was a little stern.

"The slave does not know!" Zhang buried his head lower, so that people could not see his expression.

"Is it Duan Jue?" Liu Yuan seemed to understand.

Deeply glancing at Zhang Rang who was waiting beside him, Liu Yuan knew in his heart that he was afraid that Zhang Rang had dug a hole for Duan Jue.

"Your Majesty, Jia Kui is really a rare young man in Hedong, and if he pays a state, he can govern a state; If a country pays for it, it can govern a country. The minister is old, and his energy is not good, and in the past two years, thanks to Jia Kui's assistance, he has been able to stabilize Hedong. The minister is willing to take the first level of the item to vouch for Jia Kui! At this time, Wang Ze got up and endorsed Jia Kui.

Liu Yuan was silent for a while, and looked at Wang Ze, who was waiting for a reply: "Ji Daogong, don't worry, I will definitely give you and Jia Kui an explanation for this matter!" ”

"Those minions of the black-clothed guards, they will be removed by me first! You do it yourself! Staring at Zhang Rang, Liu Yuan said fiercely.

"No!"

The hall was quiet again, Liu Yuan's good mood seemed to fade a lot, Wang Ze stopped talking, and Liu Yuan also sat down. After a long while, Liu Yuan spoke again, and his tone was a little flat: "Ji Daogong, is there anything else?" ”

Wang Ze asked Liu Yuan a little too much today. Especially that attitude, when he is in a good mood, Liu Yuan will show his generosity and broad-mindedness, and when he is in a bad mood, even if he is Wang Ze, Liu Yuan will also have disgust.

"Nothing!" Very sensitively aware of the slight change in Liu Yuan's attitude, Wang Ze still didn't care and responded indifferently.

"Ji Daogong has been guarding one side all the year round, from Yuanxian, to Wuyuan Yunzhong, and then to Hedong, for more than ten years, and it is indeed a high degree of hard work. I intend to transfer Ji Daogong back to Chang'an to serve in the three central provinces, so that I can not only consult the public in the vicinity of state affairs, but also retire in the imperial capital. The Jingling Marquis Mansion in Chang'an City has been vacant for many years, so Wen Shu entered Beijing and bought some belongings! Liu Yuan changed his face again and smiled at Wang Ze.

"Old minister, thank you for your kindness!" Regarding Liu Yuan's plan, Wang Ze seemed to accept it gladly.

"Hedong is a heavy county in Great Xia, which is not only a barrier in Guanzhong, but also connects Qin and Jin. Now that Ji Daogong is gone, who will be in charge, I should be cautious and cautious, I don't know Ji Daogong, can there be a recommended candidate? Liu Yuan directly explained the point.

"Your Majesty, please decide!" Wang Ze was reluctant to show his thoughts at this time.