Chapter 40: Increased Authority
In Chang'an City, in the compound of the Supervision Department, a small yellow door is facing Xu Jingchun and issued a holy decree: "Restraint, the Supervision Department will assist the Criminal Department from now on to supervise civil unjust cases." Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoIf there is an instruction from the Criminal Department, people can be sent to prison, and no one can stop them. Seeing the decree is like seeing my face. November 26, 2nd year of Hong Xiang. ”
Xu Jingchun knelt down and said, "The minister's order!" ”
Xiao Huangmen handed the holy decree to Xu Jingchun, who held his hands high above his head, and said solemnly: "Lord Xu, the emperor still has a word for our family to bring to you, and you can listen to it." ”
Xu Jingchun didn't dare to slack off, and said: "Listen to the holy oracle. ”
Xiao Huangmen lowered his voice and said, "Xu Qing, I know that you are loyal to me, but the scale of the Supervision Department is too large now, and it is inevitable that there will be a few scum, and I don't want a few grains of rat feces to ruin the reputation of the entire Supervision Department." I only have one sentence, manage your people well, enforce the law in a civilized manner, and don't embarrass the people. If one day, the Supervision Department becomes a street rat that everyone shouts and beats, then you Xu Jingchun's head, I am not to blame for taking it. If the people accuse you of deceiving others by the authority of your officials, I am not to blame you for calming the anger of the people. That's all, do it yourself! ”
Xu Jingchun heard this, he was in a cold sweat, and said in his mouth: "Your Majesty, the ministers must restrain their subordinates, and they will never touch what they shouldn't touch." Xu Jingchun's fear was not unreasonable, because he knew that although Lu Chengqi gave him and the Supervision Department great power, in the Supervision Department, Lu Chengqi also controlled another force dedicated to the Supervision and Supervision Department. This force is so mysterious that even Xu Jingchun, the director of the Supervision Department, does not know, but only knows that there is such a team in the Supervision Department. He didn't even know how many people there were, who the leader was, which state capital or which department of supervision was hidden.
Xu Jingchun only felt that there was a guillotine on his neck, which would be cut down at any time. Although the authority in his hand has gradually increased, he has been firmly locked in a cage by Lu Chengqi, even if he wants to abuse it, he can't find a way. As an official, it is impossible to say that there is no grievance. But the delicacy of power is that once you taste it, you can't get rid of it. What's more, the director of the Supervision Department not only has a status, but also has a high salary, where is Xu Jingchun willing to delegate power? Then there is only pain and happiness.
Xu Jingchun's henchman, Cheng Lequan, the supervising secretary, stepped forward and said: "Big brother, what did the emperor say to you, is it to deal with which corrupt official and corrupt official?" ”
Xu Jingchun sneered: "Those corrupt officials and corrupt officials who fish and flesh the common people have long been well-behaved like grandsons now, where do they dare to make waves?" However, there are some black sheep in our Supervision Department, and they can't control their own hands. ”
Le Quan made a neck-cutting gesture and whispered, "Big brother means, they have to die?" ”
Xu Jingchun glanced at Le Quan, who was extremely ruthless by this intelligence organization, and felt a sigh in his heart for some reason: "He was originally a fallen talent, why does he actually regard human life as a mustard now?" ”
Although Xu Jingchun's heart has hardened a lot over the past few days, he still refuses to be so ruthless to his own people, he groaned and said: "Small punishment and big commandment, this kind of black sheep, should be taken out and criticized fiercely, so that the department can take it as a warning." Presumably, Your Majesty doesn't want to make trouble, not to mention that they are all their own brothers, so it's not good to make too much trouble. ”
Le Quan's mouth moved, and he couldn't say something he wanted to say. He said to himself, "Hmph, woman's kindness. If Your Majesty blames him, your Director will do the same. Alas, big brother, big brother, I call you big brother, for the sake of our two fellow villagers. I am very grateful that you brought me into this business. But I also know that you are not suitable to be the director of the Supervision Department. If there really is such a day, I will die to protect you from the rest of your life. However, I have to take your place. You are a good person, but not fit for such a struggle. You're just relying on the emperor's favor......"
Xu Jingchun didn't know that the henchmen around him were actually calculating him, and I have to say that his management was really a big problem.
After Xiao Huangmen relayed Xu Jingchun's reaction and words to Lu Chengqi, Lu Chengqi waved him away. Xin said: "The Ming Dynasty Jinyi Wei is too powerful, and even the emperor has to move out of the east and west factory guards to check and balance." But if my wrists are enough, they won't be able to make big waves. I'm afraid that my eyes and ears will deceive me first, and then I will really be blind and don't know anything. However, with Xu Jingchun in one day, the Supervision Department can still be trusted. I can't mistake people, but I can't guarantee the people under him......"
Lu Chengqi thought too far away for a while, and after coming back to his senses, he even laughed at himself, and said in his heart: "The threat of the Liao State is still there, there are still corrupt officials inside, and the land annexation is still so serious, what can I do if I think so far?" ”
At this moment, Xu Chongguang hurriedly walked into the vertical arch hall, holding a piece of rice paper in his hand, and said to Lu Chengqi: "Your Majesty, great joy!" ”
Lu Chengqi took a sip of tea and said to the attendants beside him, "Show Xu Qing a seat." Xu Qing, where does the joy come from? ”
Xu Chongguang's face was flushed, he shook the report in his hand, and said, "The tax revenue just counted by the household department is really unexpected. ”
Lu Chengqi smiled: "This was expected, what is the accident?" After taking the report, he also smiled: "It's really unexpected, this year's annual income is 80 million, more than twice as high as in previous years, and it is really gratifying!" ”
Lu Chengqi suddenly changed his words and said: "However, Xu Qing should not be too optimistic, this year I started the anti-corruption and anti-corruption campaign, so that the stolen money flowed into the treasury, and there will not be so much money next year." I saw that there were more than 20 million yuan of money and silver obtained from the anti-corruption. This is to be used for disaster relief, the Yellow River people winter materials, can be prepared? Can the border military and civilian winter supplies be stored? I'm afraid that 20 million is not enough! ”
Xu Chongguang also sighed: "In previous years, Lao Chen was also called the iron rooster, but I didn't expect this year's income to increase, and he is still stretched!" ”
Lu Chengqi also sighed: "Not only disaster relief, but also a large amount of expenditure in armaments, I am afraid that it will cost more than 10 million yuan." In addition, I also want to develop new technologies, which is also a bottomless pit. It is necessary to set aside 20 million guan for emergency use, and these 80 million guan are actually not enough. ”
Xu Chongguang thought about it, and patted his fart lightly and said: "Your Majesty's method of making money, the old minister believes that it is no less than Taizong." Don't talk about 80 million yuan in the coming year, even if it is 10,000 yuan, Lao Chen believes that he can collect it. ”
Lu Chengqi laughed and said, "Xu Qing, even you have learned to compliment." I don't have that much confidence, but I do have an idea, and if it comes true, it is not impossible to double it again. ”
Xu Chongguang was taken aback, he was just joking, but he didn't expect to really poke out Lu Chengqi's hole cards, and said with a wry smile: "It should be said that Your Majesty's ability to make money is even better than Taizong." Taizong has only earned back a throne, and His Majesty is afraid that he will have ambitions in the world. ”
Lu Chengqi smiled: "Okay, don't be a sycophant, I don't have a word." Let's think about what benefits to give to the officials in the world, so as not to say that I am stingy and lonely, and I have not even seen the rewards after the New Year. ”
Xu Chongguang also smiled: "The old minister will go down to discuss with the head of the household." ”
Lu Chengqi thought for a while and said: "Let's still hold a meeting between the cabinet and the six ministries, make the system more transparent, and the results of the meeting will be reported in the palace." ”
Xu Chongguang also understood Lu Chengqi's thoughts and led the order. Lu Chengqi looked at his vigorous pace, but in his heart he was looking forward to the ambition of the coming year.