Chapter 116: The Household Department is in Deficit
Sima Zhao of the household department sounded the case a few times, and spread out the accounts on it: "What the hell is going on, why is the savings of the household department so small."
"The lower official served Lord Lang's order to go to take inventory, and there are indeed only so many. The accounts above are all personally approved by the previous Lord Shangshu. How can it be possible for an official position to be humble and come into contact with these things." An official poured bitter water in front of Sima Zhao. If you want to control the household with the body of the right waiter, I'm afraid it's not that simple. I just hope that there will be a fire at the other city gate and the fish in the pond will be affected.
Sima Zhao naturally knew the mentality of these low-level officials, and waved his hand: "You go down first, and wait for something to call you."
"Lord Squire, you are busy first, and the official will retire." When the officials heard this, they were overjoyed and hurriedly stayed away from this place.
After seeing the officials leave, Zhao Xin couldn't help but get angry: "It's really a group of wall grass, you can talk about it, how to solve such a big deficit in the household department."
"I can't figure out why, the tax is so small, is it that I only have so little arable land in Dazhou." Zhang Chao was furious and asked.
Li Jie hurriedly shook his head, and his tone was cold: "Above the place, there are many people who are up and down to conceal the matter of cultivated land. Three brothers, we are all from poor backgrounds. Don't tell me, you don't know about it."
"I want to re-measure the cultivated land across the country, otherwise we don't want to have a good year this year." Sima Zhao looked at the books of accounts on the case, and decided to be ruthless, don't they like to make stumbling blocks? . This time let them, lift the rock, and shoot themselves in the foot.
Zhao Xin remembered the scene he witnessed when he studied hard at home in the past, and hurriedly shook his head: "This matter is too important, just relying on our household department, the power of one department, I am afraid that it is not enough." What's more, at this time, the whole household is not united. If we start to measure the cultivated land of the whole country from scratch, I am afraid that it will be even more difficult."
"Concealing cultivated land is mostly up and down. It is natural to do such a thing in the household department of the people. But if the magistrate stops us, what should we do?" Li Jie looked at Sima Zhao worriedly, such a thing was beyond their ability.
Zhang Chao shook his head and looked at Sima Zhao: "Brother Sima, let's not talk about anything else, just look at the household department." If it is re-measured, the whole country cultivates land. Within the household, how many people can you trust? When they go out, they are afraid that they will use the guise of measuring the cultivated land. All kinds of eating, drinking, and taking cards, insatiable. In the end, it makes us bear these stigmas."
"If you want to do this, it seems that you can only ask for foreign help. What do you think, in addition to the ministry?" Sima Zhao thought about it and felt that the three of them were polite. Now that Wang An is the left servant of the ministry, the reformers have taken refuge. Almost overnight, he was in control of the ministry, which is the difference between background and origin. It's a pity that I was born in a poor family. There is no team in the hand, and there is no real name in the household department.
Zhang Chao thought for a while in his heart and looked at Sima Zhao: "Brother Sima, I don't know if you've thought about it." What should I do if my household officials make mistakes in the course of execution?"
"If we add the supervision of the criminal department, the effect should be even better." Zhao Xin heard this question and thought about it.
When Li Jie heard Zhao Xin's words, he clapped his hands happily: "If you can say that there are two departments, the officials and the punishment." Our three departments are linked, this matter is not only feasible, but Brother Sima can also take advantage of the situation to control the household department in one fell swoop."
"Okay, I'll go into the palace now and discuss this matter with Your Majesty." Sima Zhao was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly made a decision.
Zhang Chao saw Sima Zhao with a happy face, and asked with a smile: "Brother Sima, it's a matter of your going. My household is up and down, can I have a safe year."
"If the household is in deficit, if it cannot be ascertained, those taxes that have been concealed. I'm afraid that this year, we can only pass with a sad face." Li Jie thought of the household department, the scene of no money during the New Year. Unconsciously sneered.
Zhao Xin also thought of this scene, and hurriedly echoed: "If the household department has no money during the New Year, I am afraid that this civil and military official will smash our yamen."
"Three brothers, rest assured. When I enter the palace at this time and meet Your Majesty, I will surely bring you good news." Sima Zhao bowed his hand to the three of them, walked out of the house, and went straight to the palace.
A trace of sunset shone in the courtyard, Chai Xianjun respectfully saluted Liu Sheng and Jia Fu: "Uncle Jia, master, if it is late today, Jun'er will retire, and we will see you in half a month."
"Jun'er is careful all the way, and he doesn't send it if he walks slowly." Jia Fu secretly wiped a handful of sweat on his forehead, thank God. This demon king of the world is finally going to be sent away.
Chai Xianjun saw Jia Fu and secretly wiped his sweat, and laughed. In an instant, the gentle image of the prince was completely destroyed. The lawless little demon king of the chaotic world revealed his true face: "Thank you Uncle Jia for your auspicious words, Jun'er keep it in mind." Please also ask Uncle Jia to sleep less in the future, otherwise half a month later, don't blame Jun'er for playing tricks on you."
"Jun'er, when will you threaten people." When Uncle Jia heard Chai Xianjun's threat, he dared to have a headache. glanced at Liu Sheng next to him angrily.
Liu Sheng saw the two of them and hurriedly played a round: "Jun'er should go home early, so as not to worry about your father and mother." Remember to be in the palace, be obedient and less naughty".
"Jun'er remembers the master's teachings." After Chai Xianjun finished speaking, he turned around and walked outside the house, and Liu Sheng and Jia Fu hurriedly sent each other off.
Jia Fu watched the carriage slowly walk away, and a sense of relief arose: "This little ancestor is finally gone."
"Ah Fu didn't expect that you actually have people who are afraid, I can't imagine it." Liu Sheng looked at Jia Fu, who looked relieved, and laughed.
Jia Fu heard Liu Sheng deliberately making fun of him, and handed Liu Sheng a contemptuous look: "The upper beam is not right, and the lower beam is crooked." You also let him be less naughty, I don't see it, the sun hits the west and comes out."
"Ah Fu, you can't, button your hat indiscriminately. What is called, the upper beam is not right, the lower beam is crooked". When Liu Sheng heard this, he hurriedly retorted.
Jia Fu showed a look like a god: "Don't tell me, Jun'er disturbed my sleep today, it wasn't someone's handiwork."
"I promise no, Jun'er is naturally smart. It's your snoring that exposes the fact that you're sleeping." Liu Sheng didn't admit it even when he was killed, joking that this thing was too bad, and he resolutely refused to admit it.
Jia Fu directly made a gesture of contempt, which was taught to him by Liu Sheng at the beginning. This is also an indirect indication that you can't live by doing your own evil: "Laugh at a child, even if you know I'm sleeping." Without someone's prompt, he'll come into my bedroom? “。
"I'm telling the truth, I don't believe you ask these guards. Jun'er came this morning, is it in his hand, a handful of weeds". After Liu Sheng finished speaking, he pointed to the guard in front of the door and motioned for the guard to answer.
A guard saw Liu Sheng pointing at him, and hurriedly replied respectfully to Jia Fu: "Master Jia, we can testify." This morning, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came down and grabbed a handful of weeds from the road."
"Yes, Mr. Jia, our brothers have seen it." The guards at the door all chimed in.
After hearing this, Jia Fu showed a puzzled expression, could it really be wrong: "Are you sure?".
"Ahh Liu Sheng looked at Jia Fu, who didn't believe it, and pursued after the victory, and explained.
Jia Fu shook his head, incredulous. Determined not to bother with Liu Sheng, he turned around and walked into the house. Liu Sheng saw him walk in, smiled slightly, and hurriedly followed.