Maybe it's because I received too many messages at the end of the day.

That night, in this post station in a foreign land, Xia Xuan couldn't sleep.

The things that come to my mind are completely different from what I have seen and heard since I was a child.

At this time, he couldn't help but think of someone again.

Chief Deng.

The life of this Deng chief, in fact, Xia Xuan doesn't know anything.

Judging from his speech and demeanor, he should not be an ordinary mountain person.

It's just that...... That being said, he doesn't look like a pure reader.

It's like a ...... The freaks who were forcibly rubbed together have the side of a scholar, but they are no different from the people they see.

It's just that Chief Deng gave him a good impression.

Or rather...... In the environment of the post station, the whole post station seems to be such an atmosphere, many people may have different personalities, but the temperament shown is probably like that of Chief Deng.

I don't know if it's because of the day's experience, Xia Xuan, who wanted to retreat, was determined to continue to persevere.

It's strange to say that the effect of atmosphere on people is like this.

A 'weird' person like Deng Changyi, if he was in Xia Xuan's circle of friends in the past, he would definitely be laughed at by everyone for being funny.

But here, it seems that everything is so natural, even Xia Xuan himself, but there is a trace of respect.

The next day, I continued to deliver the letter with the parcel.

This time he went to a different place, and he seemed to feel that Xia Xuan didn't know much about the statutes of the Post Department, so along the way, Deng Da emphasized something.

What they are walking today is a rugged mountain road, and the official road of the Ming Dynasty only supplies the connection between the big city and the provincial capital and the capital, and the rest of the roads are probably walked by people.

You can even tell the number of people ahead by the breadth of the road you have walked on, the tamping of the soil, or even the growth of wild grass.

Deng Da was open-minded, and said at this time: "Don't look at walking like this every day is very boring, but after walking for a long time, there are many interesting places...... In the past, Pingtan was just an unheard of place, such a remote village, it is really not worth mentioning, but can you imagine that this place is like you and me, and it has not been completed for a few days? Can you imagine that there are so many people here? ”

After a pause, Deng Da said with a little emotion: "Traveling thousands of miles and reading thousands of books, maybe you and I may not be able to read as well as others, but here, traveling thousands of miles, we can do it." ”

Xia Xuan also began to talk about sexuality.

The two of them talked about their own experiences in a hurry, of course, it was only a shallow conversation, Xia Xuan didn't dare to talk about his father Xia Yuanji, in fact, yesterday, Xia Xuan felt that the pain in his muscles and bones was unbearable, especially his legs, and when he returned to the post station, it was like pouring lead, but today, ...... It's a little better.

But when he saw Deng Da's steps like flying, he couldn't help but sigh to himself.

At this time, the capital is gradually wintering.

The sky is getting cold, even if there is a little breeze, it seems to be biting cold, and in Wenyuan Pavilion, there are charcoal basins rising one after another, with heat, which is finally a lot better.

In fact, when the new Wenyuan Pavilion was built, Zhang Anshi thought about building a ground dragon directly for this Wenyuan Pavilion, that is, hollowing out under this building, and then burning charcoal every winter, the principle is about the same as the floor heating in later generations.

Merely...... This dragon, in the Ming Dynasty only moved to Beijing in history, was built, and was called the Warm Pavilion.

The problem is that if Zhang Anshi makes a ground dragon here, he is afraid that Zhu Di will know that he will have to strangle Zhang Anshi.

One charcoal basin after another, exuding heat at this time.

But Wen Yuan Pavilion is here, but he is finally beaming.

Months of hard work seem to have been in vain.

The results of the reports sent from all over the country are quite gratifying.

The latest is a report sent by Beiping, which originally had 29,000 households, but now, 9,000 hidden households have been traced, and the number of household registrations has increased to 38,000.

And this, on the other hand, represents a quarter increase in the number of people who pay taxes in Peiping Province.

In addition, most of the other prefectures and counties are also like this, and the most significant achievement is actually Ganzhou Prefecture, which has increased from 90,000 households to 130,000 households.

Xie Jin and a few people got together, but they were also happy one by one, and when Zhang Anshi was drinking tea with them, several people were still talking about it.

Zhang Anshi looked at the joyful expressions on everyone's faces, and couldn't help but say, "Will the hidden family found out...... Just the tip of the iceberg? ”

Zhang Anshi's basin of cold water was actually expected by the scholars of Zhuwenyuan Pavilion for a long time.

Yang Rong patiently explained: "On the one hand, it is His Majesty's anger and the urging of the imperial court. On the other hand, the Metropolitan Procuratorate also sent a large number of patrols to supervise everywhere. Naturally, there may be fish that have slipped through the net, the world is so big, and there are so many people involved, if there are no fish that have slipped through the net, if we also believe it, then it is really a corpse vegetarian meal, and it is not worthy of being a university scholar. ”

Yang Rong explained very bluntly, even they themselves didn't believe that these people could really find out all the hidden people.

Zhang Anshi said: "In this case, how many hidden households are still hidden, doesn't Your Majesty want to find out all the hidden households?" ”

Several scholars looked at each other, and then, even Xie Jin couldn't help but pick up the teacup and said: "That's what I said, but if the court wants to do this, it won't work." ”

Zhang Anshi's expression became a little serious, and he said, "Please also ask the public to give advice." ”

Xie Jin said: "The essence of the imperial court is to do things well within a certain range, there is a saying, there is a saying that if the water is clear, there will be no fish, this is not to excuse anyone, and as for one thing, if you do it to sixty percent, you may only need to spend 100,000 taels of silver, but if you want to do it to eighty percent, then the silver that may cost is one million taels." If you are not enough to do eighty percent, and you want to work to ninety, then you need more effort, and you need to use more manpower and material resources, then...... Such a cost may be three million or even five million taels. As for...... As His Highness said, I want to do it to 10 percent...... So ......"

Xie Jin smiled here, and continued: "So...... It may be 10 million taels, and the various patrols and other manpower that need to be used may not be enough for 10 million taels of money and food...... In this way, all the hidden households in the world have been found out, but the problem is ...... In this way, the imperial court and the state capitals of the world will not be able to do anything else, and the taxes collected from the hidden account will be far less than the cost of the imperial court, so ah...... Many things, like now, can do six or seven percent, in fact, it is already considered to be perfect, if you really want to catch the water to the clear, there is no fish to go, not can't, but really can't do it. ”

Zhang Anshi narrowed his eyes and said: "Now I understand, the closer you get to perfection, the cost is not a linear increase, but a geometric surge." ”

“……”

There was a deathly silence in the study.

Zhang Anshi's words, they don't understand.

Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said, "But the question is, how can you be sure that this is six or seven percent?" ”

"This ......" Xie Jin has no words, in fact, Xie Jin and others are also a little uncertain.

After pondering for a while, it was Jin Youzi who said: "The matter is so serious, it is impossible for the parents and officials of the state capitals to dare to be perfunctory at this time, of course, in order to promote this matter, the patrol sent by the Metropolitan Procuratorate ...... It's also a lot of ......."

Zhang Anshi said: "It makes sense. ”

Xie Jin immediately said: "Princess, first sort out this hidden household, and then go to see the driver later, and report the matter, no matter what, the big increase in the yellow book household registration this time is also a miracle." ”

As soon as these words came out, they pulled everyone back from the heaviness of Fang Cai.

At this time, even Hu Guang was very happy, and he said excitedly: "Yes, yes, yes, hey...... The...... Speaking of the emperor and grandson has made a great contribution, if he is not in Nanchang Mansion, uncover this matter, how can I Ming increase so many people, all dynasties, the number of households has doubled, is a sign of the prosperity of the dynasty. ”

At noon, the scholars of the Zhuwen Yuan Pavilion went to the audience.

After everyone saluted Zhu Di, Xie Jin said: "Your Majesty, for several months, the state capitals of the world have tried their best to track down the hidden households, and now it has been quite effective. ”

The Yellow Book is also known as the Yellow Book of Servitude, that is, through this Yellow Book, the main source of taxation and forced labor.

Now that the population has increased greatly, the space for the imperial court to move has also greatly increased.

Zhu Di listened, his eyebrows moved slightly, and he said, "So there will be results soon?" ”

"In the past few months, Xiatouzhou and counties have done their best, especially the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which is the most dedicated, selecting and inspecting the Quartet, including Chen Zheng, the governor of Ganzhou, and Wang Wenhui, the prefect of Ganzhou, are among the leaders."

After Xie Jin said, Hu Guang subconsciously raised his head and glanced at Xie Jin.

He heard some off-string sounds, and after messing with Xie Jin and these people for a long time, even if it was wood, he could open up a little bit of it.

Speaking of which, the great increase in population is a great achievement, and it is considered a small achievement to say that it is a great achievement.

According to his understanding of Xie Jin, if there is, this Xie Gong can move and refuse to go out, but if he has merit, he will often take some of it on his body, even if he doesn't know it, but at least he has to talk about the hard work of this inventory, but today's answer is very brief, only a little mention, and he didn't even mention the credit of himself and Wen Yuange.

Zhu Di listened, was interested, and said: "In a few days, I will present the yellow book, and I will take a good look at it." ”

"Yes."

Zhu Di said: "Such an effect, in previous years, it is rare, Qing and others finally did something that I am pleased with, all the officials who have done their best in this process must be rewarded, except for the patrol press and the prefect who mentioned by Xie Qing just now, the rest of the people, if they have great merits, they will also be added; Those who have done their best will give them money and food, and they must not chill their hearts. ”

Zhu Di did something gratifying to me in the previous sentence, but he actually expressed his attitude, and he thought that the people up and down were not very satisfactory to him.

But in this unsatisfactory situation, these people are finally meritorious, so they will not hesitate to reward, no matter what, the court always has to rely on these people, since this is the case, then the reward should still be rewarded, and it must be rewarded, in this way, these people may be more willing to contribute.

So Xie Jin said: "The ministers will order the officials to make meritorious contributions for them." ”

Zhu Di nodded, and said: "The credit of the Qing and others is not small, and these days have also been laborious." ”

Xie Jin hurriedly said: "In this process, the minister is just following the will of His Majesty, connecting the upper and lower levels, and he really doesn't dare to call it meritorious." ”

Zhu Di's eyelids raised slightly, took a deep look at Xie Jin, and then bowed his head: "Hmm." ”

After all, this is a big event that the whole world celebrates, Zhu Di remembered the Di newspaper again, so he said: "The Di newspaper should also be published, this is the top priority, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it is rare to have such a happy event, all dynasties, household registration has increased greatly, it is a sign of prosperity......

As he spoke, Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi understood and immediately said, "Minister...... Go back and explain. ”

Zhu Di said: "That's it." ”

Although he couldn't hide his joy, he still looked reserved, and when the ministers retired, Zhu Di sat down, and his expression gradually relaxed.

He was given a cup of tea.

Zhu Di took a sip of tea, and then he showed joy: "Finally...... It's done, but it's not easy, it's rare...... They're still willing to do things. ”

Yishu Hadui smiled: "The slave and maid also congratulate Your Majesty." ”

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Now that I am old, it is always the past to be able to leave such a country to my children and grandchildren." ”

Zhu Di said, looking emotional.

Yisha smiled and said, "Your Majesty is in good health, and he can live to be a hundred years old." ”

Zhu Di waved his hand and snorted: "Enter your mother, don't say this nonsense." ”

But if you look closely, it is not difficult to see the curvature of the corners of his mouth!

…………

Xie Jin returned to the duty room, and Hu Guang, who was walking at the end, saw that there was no one left and right, so he followed Xie Jin in.

"Dismissal ......"

When Xie Jin saw Hu Guang, he immediately smiled.

As a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, no matter how long Xie Jin has been with Yang Rong and Jin Youzi, or whether he is a fellow villager, no matter how much he laughs on weekdays and says what he says to each other, in fact, in his bones, Xie Jin is still wary of Yang Rong and Jin Youzi, more or less.

After all, everyone is a smart person, even Xie Jin, he doesn't dare to say that he has a full understanding of the two of them, and the mind of a smart person is too difficult to guess.

But only for Hu Guang, just as Yang Rong can always put his heart into Hu Guangtui, Xie Jin has no vigilance against him, not to mention that the two have a deep relationship, and they are naturally much closer than others.

Xie Jin sat down, motioned to Hu Guang to sit down, and said, "Hu Gong, do you seem to have something to say?" ”

Hu Guang sat down and said, "Your Majesty is happy today...... It is rare to see His Majesty so happy. ”

Xie Jin's expression also relaxed, and he smiled: "Yes, the Sacred Heart is unpredictable, Your Majesty is so happy, it is indeed rare." ”

He bit the unfathomable character of the Sacred Heart very hard.

Hu Guang sighed: "But today's report, I have reservations about my opinions, but somehow, how? Is there anything Xie Gong is worried about? ”

Xie Jin glanced at Hu Guang meaningfully, and then said slowly: "What has His Royal Highness King Song been doing recently?" ”

"Ah...... He? ”

Suddenly mentioning Zhang Anshi, Hu Guang was a little strange, but he still said: "Recently, he has lived in a simple and simple place, and he is chattering, he ...... Not very gregarious......"

Xie Jin said: "This may not be. ”

Hu Guang looked at him very strangely, and then said, "Please also ask for a public notice." ”

Xie Jin said: "The matter of the hidden household...... It's too big, such a big deal...... His Royal Highness King Song didn't care, do you think this is reasonable? ”

After hearing this, Hu Guang's eyes immediately widened slightly, and he said, "What does Xie Gong mean...... That's right, King Song likes to fight for merit the most. ”

Xie Jin smiled and said, "This is not a struggle for merit, this is for Your Majesty's worries." ”

Hu Guangdao: "Actually, isn't it the same meaning? ”

Xie Jin said with a smile: "I did the same thing, but I can interpret it differently, it is very different, it is the loyal ministers and good generals who share the worries for Your Majesty, and it is the rebellious ministers and thieves who fight for the merits." ”

“……”

Xie Jin then said: "The matter of the hidden household is too big, and the credit is too great, and now it is quite effective, but it is difficult to ...... There will be no mistakes, so at this time, it is not to ask for merit and reward, but to try our best to clear up this matter, and the credit of the world should also be given to Your Majesty, and it should be given to those who use their lives. ”

Even if Hu Guang is a fool, he can probably understand the meaning of Xie Jin at this time, and suddenly realized: "There will inevitably be some mistakes in such a big matter...... As long as there is a mistake, the future will ...... Oops, thank you Xie Gong for mentioning it. Leave! ”

After he finished speaking, he immediately rushed to leave.

Xie Jin took a sip of tea, but when he was about to walk out of the door, he suddenly said, "Come back." ”

Hu Guang looked back at him and said, "What else does Gong Xie have to teach?" ”

Xie Jin put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Hu Gong is so interested, but he wants to go to Yang Gong in a hurry and tell him about this understanding?" ”

Hu Guang's old face flushed, and his eyes drifted with a weak heart: "It's just a discussion." ”

Xie Jin sighed: "I advise you to mention it." ”

Hu Guangdao: "I ...... It's just a casual remark. ”

Xie Jin said: "If you say it casually, it may seem naïve." ”

Hu Guang: "......"

Xie Jin said: "What the old man can think of, in this Wenyuan Pavilion, everyone can probably think of it, so ...... This kind of thing is already understood by each other, in fact, there is no need to discuss it, otherwise, it will only increase people's laughter. ”

Hu Guang: "......"

He felt like he was so embarrassed that he could pick out a room!

…………

Postal Division.

Truckloads of documents have been delivered to the post office in the capital.

Because this postal department is subordinate to the Ministry of Railways, its office is located on the side of the Ministry of Railways, which is smaller than that of the Ministry of Railways.

But because the business is quite extensive, there are a lot of people up and down.

In this department alone, there are hundreds of officials.

The railway department has set up several warehouses to receive documents from post stations and newsstands all over the world, and these documents have now been sorted out by more than 120 scribes.

They verified the situation of the documents, and then sorted them into categories, from the prefecture to the county, and then to the township and village.

(End of chapter)