In fact, not only Su Yuanshang and Bai Yunbian were surprised, but even Guan Hexiang himself was surprised.

About ten days ago, he received a visit from the Su family's steward in Zhongjing City.

The other party didn't say anything else, just a secret letter from the head of the family.

The letter was written by Su Yuanzheng, the head of the Su family, and was also stamped with the seal of the head of the Su family.

Tell him that the Su family has been dormant for many years, and there will be action, and then the Su family's bet will come to him, as long as the other party can take out the gold token that symbolizes the presence of the head of the Su family, and the front and back are engraved with the whole picture of Yueyang Tower and Su Jiawu, then fully cooperate.

Of course, people like Guan Hexiang, who are also important ministers of the dynasty, can naturally not abide by it, after all, they are not slaves of the Su family, and the Su family's hands may not be so long now, so they can't control him.

But Su Lao Xianggong's kindness back then was profound, and his virtue was also admirable, and people like Guan Hexiang who are still guarding the door and have never changed their courts, their loyalty cannot be said, and in addition to being loyal to the country, they also believe in the choice of the Su family.

Xia Jingyun put away the token and said with a smile: "There is nothing to command, I just hope that the adults can be impartial, cooperate with Shangguan well, and do what a household servant should do." ”

Guan Hexiang smiled playfully, "Really? ”

Xia Jingyun nodded solemnly, "Gather because of profit, and scatter when you are profitable, only with the same mind can you go through the wind and rain for a long time, just like Guan Daren is to the Su family." ”

These words are not only a praising of Guanhe Township, but also an expression of their intentions, and they can't help but bow their heads when they hear the recognition of Guanhe Township.

Xia Jingyun stood up and smiled, "Since the matter is good, we won't bother you two old friends to catch up." Leave. ”

Guan Hexiang hurriedly stood up and wanted Xia Jingyun to stay and eat, but Xia Jingyun refused.

So I had to give it a gift out of the door.

Sitting in the carriage, Xia Jingyun looked at the white clouds, "Remember, you owe me a banquet in Mingyulou!" ”

Bai Yunbian ignored him, but frowned and asked, "Why didn't you stay for dinner, this is a great opportunity to deepen contact." ”

Xia Jingyun smiled, "Between old friends, I can let go, what I should say, what I can say, and what I can't even say, Mr. Su will finish it for me." ”

Bai Yunbian looked at Xia Jingyun's smug smile, which ignited a raging fighting spirit.

No, continue to go back to the head hanging beam at night!

The carriage returned to the Jiang'an Hou Mansion, and the porter came to report that there was a woman today, claiming to be sent by the owner of Mingyulou, and came to look for Xia Jingyun.

Xia Jingyun felt that most of them were here to send the pen fee, so he didn't care, nodded when he heard the words, and walked in.

In the meal and hot water, the tense mind of the day is cleansed.

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The next day, in the yamen of the household department and in the main hall, all the shilang sat together.

Jin Youwen, the left waiter, shook his fat body, walked slowly, and sat down in the first position on his left hand, with a relaxed and confident posture.

After a while, the right attendant Lang Guan Hexiang walked in, as usual, quiet as a flat lake, silent as a stubborn stone.

Jin Youwen opened his eyes, glanced at him, and nodded slightly.

Guan Hexiang also nodded in return and sat in the first position on his right hand.

After a while, Shang Shuwei Yuanzhi, pacing square steps, walked in, and sat down directly on the main seat in the center.

Jin Youwen looked at the chair under his buttocks, and a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.

He was the first to speak, "Lord Shangshu, Guangling Prefecture has been displaced this year, and has suffered many military disasters, especially in two prefectures and three counties, fortunately, thanks to the bloody battles of local officers and soldiers, the thieves were exterminated, but in order to settle the displaced people, the local money and food were insufficient, and they handed over an official document yesterday, hoping to reduce the tax amount next year. ”

In the tax system of the Great Xia Dynasty, the household department had a certain degree of autonomy when approving the amount of taxes in various places in the coming year.

This change is about 5 percent of the local quota, anyway, His Majesty and the central government only need to collect enough money and grain, and as for how to distribute this money and grain, the household department can make a slight change on the basis of the ancestors' law.

Don't underestimate the five percent, move a little, and convert it into silver, which is two or three hundred thousand taels.

This also gave the household officials another way to be extremely lucrative.

Wei Yuanzhi turned his head and glanced at him, naturally knowing what the other party was planning, and remained silent, "Guangling Prefecture is rich, if Guangling Prefecture has to cut taxes, then the rest of the states will not survive?" In the opinion of Jin Shilang, where should the reduced share be distributed? ”

Jin Youwen has already had a draft, and talked eloquently, "My lord's words are wrong, Guangling Prefecture is rich, that is, Guangling Prefecture has good management at all levels, and the money and grain taxes paid to the state every year are not bad, but it cannot be said that because of its wealth, it turns a blind eye to its suffering, and now Guangling Prefecture is in trouble, and it is the time for the center to show consolation, so as to live up to its past sincerity." ”

"As for distribution, there are always one or two states that don't meet their quota every year, and a difference of one point is a difference, and a difference of two points is also a difference. What's the difference? ”

Wei Yuanzhi turned his head and glanced at him, "In Jin Shilang's eyes, the lives of the people in the rest of the states are not fates?" is incapacitated, the collection is insufficient, and the code has to be increased, is this to force the people to rebel? ”

If it is in the rest of the yamen, the words of the leader can make the people below pee their pants in fear.

But in this household yamen, Jin Youwen did not panic at all, and smiled faintly, "Lord Wei, everyone is deliberating, and the deliberations are free to speak, is it the way to discuss matters if you use righteousness to suppress people at every turn?" According to this, who in this yamen still dares to speak? ”

At this time, Guan Hexiang spoke, "Since it is a discussion, everyone speaks directly about what they think, and it is not a big deal, I think it is better not to go off topic and continue to talk about things." ”

As soon as Guan Hexiang's words came out, Jin Youwen's heart was even more happy, looking at Wei Yuanzhi, his eyes were proud, look at you, the two waiters don't support you, what if you are a scholar?

He didn't know that Wei Yuanzhi was also a little uncertain at this moment, Guan Hexiang's words seemed to be supporting Jin Youwen, but why didn't he mean to play a round for him?

When he went out today, Xia Jingyun's personal guard was still guarding in front of the mansion and telling him that the matter had been done, isn't it true?

Guanhe Township was bought by Xia Jingyun so easily?

He was still speculating in his heart, but Jin Youwen had already begun to take advantage of the victory to pursue, "My lord, since you and I have different opinions, why don't we raise our hands and vote." The three of us have one vote for one person, and the more wins, and if there is a tie, the hands of each Shiro will be raised. ”

His idea is very simple, according to the past situation, he and Wei Yuanzhi are-for-tat, Guanhe Township has nothing to do with him, either Guanhe Township stands on his side, two against one, and wins directly, or Guanhe Township abstains, voted by Langzhong, and four of the five Langzhong in the ministry listen to him, no matter how they win.

With such means, Wei Yuanzhi can be directly put into the air!

Wei Yuanzhi's face instantly turned cold, "Jin Shilang, what do you mean?" How does the yamen work, the imperial court has its own rules, and your proposal like this is to treat the imperial court's laws as nothing? The major events of the national dynasty, when your child is frolicking? ”

Jin Youwen snorted and arched his hand towards the void on the side, "Qin Xiang once said that all ministries should brainstorm and work together, and the chief officials should listen to each other, thinking that the country is dedicated, my lord, do you think what Qin Xiang said is wrong?" ”

Who wouldn't button his hat, Jin Youwen lifted Qin Xiang out with his backhand.

Before Wei Yuanzhi could speak, Guan Hexiang spoke: "My lord, I think Jin Shilang is polite in this remark, you are new to the ministry and are not familiar with the affairs of the ministry, so it can be more secure." ”

Jin Youwen is not surprised that Guan Hexiang chooses, this is something that he will also benefit from and increase the right to speak in his hands, so a fool will not do it!

Wei Yuanzhi looked at Guan Hexiang in silence, a pair of old eyes that had seen all the things in the world seemed to penetrate Guan Hexiang's calm appearance and look directly into his heart.

Even in this case, he has a way to turn the situation around, it is nothing more than making an ugly scene, but it is better than being set aside from the program like this.

But Xia Jingyun's words are conclusive, and the words are still in his ears, does he want to believe it?

Guan Hexiang seemed to sense the gaze on his body, and smiled slightly, "Lord Wei, you have to believe that justice is in people's hearts." ”

Jin Youwen only thought that this was a mockery of Guanhe Township, and laughed aloud, "That's it, Lord Shangshu should believe that justice is in the hearts of the people!" ”

Wei Yuanzhi put his heart sideways, Xia Gaoyang, Xia Gaoyang, the old man will believe you once, don't let the old man down!

"In that case, then according to this law, raise your hand."

He took the lead in raising his right hand, "The old man does not agree to the tax reduction for Guangling Prefecture. ”

Jin Youwen smiled and said, "Then I'm sorry, Master Wei, two pairs"

Before he finished speaking, his smile froze on his face, and Guan Hexiang silently raised his hand, "Lord Jin, I'm sorry, and this official doesn't agree." ”

In the originally quiet hall, the atmosphere seems to have quietly changed.

A few Lang Zhong who were sitting and watching the play instantly felt as if something had grown under their buttocks, which made them twist their buttocks a little uneasily.

Jin Youwen shouted angrily: "Guan Daoyuan! You! ”

Wei Yuanzhi was overjoyed, but he didn't expect Xia Jingyun to really do this, so he immediately held back a smile, turned his face, glared at Jin Youwen, and said in a cold tone, "What?" This law was proposed by you, so why does Lord Kim have to take the lead in not complying with it? ”

Jin Youwen looked at Guan Hexiang with devouring eyes, and held his breath, "Since that's the case, let's discuss it again!" ”

As he spoke, he was about to leave with his sleeves up, but he was stopped by Wei Yuanzhi.

"Where is Jin Shilang going, I will wait for the discussion, and not only your case, but also the official has a case to discuss."

Wei Yuanzhi stroked his beard complacently, "There was a great drought in Baiyang Prefecture last year, and there may be a big flood this year, so the official wants to reduce its tax amount, allocate another money and grain, and cooperate with the Ministry of Industry to help it build water conservancy and prevent trouble." If you have no opinion, the official will draw up an excerpt and hand it over to His Majesty for decision. ”

"Two squires, vote, this official naturally agrees to this matter."

With that, he raised his right hand.

One by one, they all stared at Guanhe Township.

Jin Youwen couldn't help but say suspiciously: "Master Guan, you have to think about it!" You can't make a mistake again and again! ”

Guan Hexiang smiled, "Master Jin said it well, you can't make mistakes again and again. ”

After speaking, he raised his right hand again, "I also agree." ”

(End of chapter)