Jinyi champion

The capital, the government office of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Yang Tinghe and Sun Jiao met as usual.

But this time Yang Tinghe brought Jiang Mian, in fact, he wanted to make more arrangements for Jiang Mian, so that he would be more adaptable to how to be the chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty.

After handing over matters related to finance and taxation, Sun Jiao took out something related to the tax arrears in various places in the past two years. It seemed that not only Yang Tinghe was planning to find a successor, but Sun Jiao didn't want to stay in the court for a long time.

"...During the Zhengde period, tax arrears were widespread in various places, especially in the counties in the north of the Yangtze River. In fact, the situation in the south of the Yangtze River was not much better, especially after the 14th year of Zhengde's rebellion against the king, the outstanding debts in Jiangxi, Fujian and Zhejiang It is also increasing..."

What Sun Jiao meant was that the lack of money in the imperial court did not happen overnight.

It is said that the Ming Dynasty was revived during the Hongzhi Dynasty, but in fact the situation was not much better during the Hongzhi period. After that, it went through the wonderful ten years of the Zhengde Dynasty. After Emperor Jiajing ascended the throne, the empty treasury of the Ming Dynasty did not improve fundamentally. .

Sun Jiao continued: "Since this year, the imperial court has reduced expenditures in the Northwest, and now has saved some money and food, but the situation of local tax arrears has not been reversed. According to the reports from the Ministry of Household Affairs, there are now some The prefectures and counties have collected taxes for several years in advance, leaving the shortfall to the successors. Many grain depots in various places are actually empty. If there is a famine and need to open warehouses to release grain, I am afraid it will..."

Sun Jiao didn't finish talking, leaving it to Yang Tinghe to think about it himself.

Yang Tinghe is the chief assistant, although he is not personally responsible for the financial and tax matters, but as a superior person, he still knows more or less about it.

During the Zhengde Dynasty, because of the emperor's nonsense, many of the expenses of Taicang, the household department, were used in weird places. Later, the emperor did not listen to the advice of the ministers, and he simply did not even go to the court. Later, the emperor led the army The Northern Expedition and the Southern Tour are very costly.

After all, the Northern Expedition and the Southern Tour were not the affairs of the emperor alone. The patrol team was huge, and it was basically impossible to support these people from the local area, and it was all supported by the Ministry of Household Affairs.

When they got to the place, the army repeatedly robbed the people. It was said that the army was more like a bandit, and even more inhumane than a bandit.

"The old man will record everything he saw and heard for you to review, as long as you know what's in your mind."

When Sun Jiao was speaking, he deliberately glanced at Jiang Mian.

Didn't you, Yang Jiefu, entrust all the court affairs to the person next to you?Then I was telling you, but I was also telling him, both of you know in your heart, whoever becomes the Minister of the Ministry of Households will live a life of frugality, and I am not the only one who has to set barriers for the imperial court to formulate strategies.

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After finishing the business, Sun Jiao wanted to send Yang Tinghe and Jiang Mian away, but he was worried about the Yongping Mansion, and said a little embarrassedly: "Let a person who has just been questioned by the Jinyiwei go back to check the Jinyiwei. What did you find out? This old man doesn’t have high expectations for Jing Dao, and I hope the court will not put any pressure on him.”

Yang Tinghe remained silent.

Jiang Mian replied: "The imperial court will not put any pressure on Jingdao on this matter."

"Ha ha."

Sun Jiao shook his head and smiled wryly.

Civil officials want to suppress the emperor's arrogance, and now there is a chance to attack Jin Yiwei. Can you not seize the opportunity and let Zhu Hao charge forward?

Sun Jiaodao: "I mean, let Jingdao finish the investigation casually, return to the capital earlier to perform his duties at the Ministry of Household Affairs, and leave the mining business to others."

Yang Tinghe's face was gloomy: "I said earlier that Jing Dao was allowed to enter the household department. Didn't he just let him go to the household department to assist in the mine development? Why did he enter the household department but put aside the management of the mine?"

"Then why don't we let him enter Hanyuan, let him go back to the furnace to rebuild, and study for a few more years?" Sun Jiao took advantage of Jiang Mian's presence, as if explaining the situation to Yang Tinghe's successor.

I've discussed it with Yang Jiefu. If you encounter setbacks with the emperor, you can't blame Zhu Hao casually.

Now you, Yang Jiefu, should make it clear in front of your successor and plan Zhu Hao's future career.

Yang Tinghe didn't bother to pay attention to Sun Jiao's petty thoughts.

He felt that Sun Jiao was too defensive, and he kept haggling with Zhu Hao on the issue of his son-in-law's return to court for any other official position, but he never saw Sun Jiao fight for his two sons, Sun Yuan and Sun Jing. Could it be that a son-in-law is more important than a son? ?

Unreasonable!

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When Yang Tinghe and Jiang Mian walked out of the gate of the household department, the two had to part ways. Jiang Mian had to return to the cabinet to be on duty and continue to work, while Yang Tinghe went back home.

Jiang Mian asked: "Why does Zhitong care so much about Jingdao's career prospects? It seems that he doesn't want Jingdao to be involved in court disputes, so he insists on dragging him to the Ministry of Household Affairs?"

Yang Tinghe didn't expect Jiang Mian to be so interested in Sun Jiao's defense of Zhu Hao, but he didn't want to bring up this topic.

Yang Tinghe patiently explained: "Perhaps he has seen the shadow of himself from the young man Jingdao, and feels that there is great potential in the future, and he doesn't want to delay his future because of some things outside the officialdom."

"Oh, that means, Jingdao has been approved by him?"

Because Jiang Mian didn't have much contact with Zhu Hao, he didn't have a very intuitive understanding of Zhu Hao's ability, so he continued to ask, "Then where are you going to arrange Jingdao?"

Before getting on the sedan chair, Yang Tinghe looked back at Jiang Mian and said, "Official appointments are all the affairs of the Ministry of Officials. I will never interfere too much. If the cabinet asks more about the assessment of the Ministry of Officials and the relocation of officials, it will only It's out of the question."

This is to remind Jiang Mian that even if the cabinet really has the power to decide what kind of official a young man will become in the future, he should not ask this question directly, but learn to hide it.

Yang Tinghe may feel that his tone is a bit harsh, and added: "If I have to choose, I would rather let a young man go out for more experience. Whether it is in Nanjing or the South, there are always many opportunities for him to improve."

Jiang Mian understood in an instant.

Sun Jiaoyue mentioned Zhu Hao's future in front of Yang Tinghe, Yang Tinghe felt a sense of resistance, and he didn't want Sun Jiao to train Zhu Hao as his successor.

When you, Sun Jiao, were a neutral fence-sitter, we didn’t accept what you said. Why do you think that you are starting to fight against me now, and I will listen to what you say?
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Yang Shen is going back to the capital from Yongping Mansion.

Before leaving, Zhu Hao personally went out of the city to see him off.

Yang Shen and Xu Jie wanted to go to the mine first, together with Jin Yiwei who escorted the pig iron. They came here to investigate the case in name, but now the case was handed over to Zhu Hao, the victim. Without finding out the result, they I'm about to head back home in despair.

For the noble Hanlin of the Hanlin Academy, it is not a bad thing to go out for a walk. Anyway, after going back, you still have to guard the piles of books. If you can come out as a job, you can still stay in the original position after returning. To many people It's something you can't ask for.

But Yang Shen and Xu Jie are not the kind of people who like to wander around, and prefer to stay in the Imperial Academy, even if there is nothing wrong with them.

When Xu Jie left, his expression was obviously not so tense, probably because he thought that he would be able to live a stable life for a few days after returning to the capital, and when he said goodbye to Zhu Hao, his face could not hide his joy.

Yang Shenyu said earnestly: "I respectfully, you finish your errands here and return to Beijing earlier. Whether you go to the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Punishment, or return to Hanyuan, you will still have many opportunities to get along with each other in the future."

Zhu Hao said: "Didn't I resign? Why, even where I go has been arranged?"

Yang Shen couldn't help but smile when he heard Zhu Hao's innocent words: "Actually, your old Taishan has been asking my father to let you go back to Hanyuan. I think this arrangement is not bad. Go back to Hanyuan to study for a few more years. When I go out of the mountain again, I will be much more stable than now."

Sun Jiaohui will help him mention the matter of returning to the court?

Based on Zhu Hao's understanding of Sun Jiao, Sun Jiao is definitely not the kind of person who doesn't distinguish between public and private.

Then there is only one explanation.

Sun Jiao wanted to make Yang Tinghe feel that Zhu Hao was determined to join Sun Jiao's camp by constantly speaking up for him in front of Yang Tinghe, and then let Yang Tinghe secretly make Zhu Hao go away...

Old fox.

It seems to help me everywhere, but in fact, I feel that after Yang Tinghe retired, I was too favored by the emperor, afraid that I would not be able to handle it well, and in the name of doing my best, he wanted to transfer me to the corner of the mountain to serve as Being an official seems to be far away from the right and wrong of the officialdom, but in fact it has obliterated my lifelong ambitions.

Old man Sun, you are obviously feeling that I am crushing you with IQ in front of you, and you are upset, so you dig a hole for me while I am not in the capital!

You little old bastard!

Seeing that it was time to say goodbye, Yang Shen bowed his hands and saluted: "Respect, the mountains are long and the rivers are far away, there will always be a day when we meet again, and we will have a drink with you when you return to Beijing!"

"it is good."

Zhu Hao saluted and said goodbye.

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Yang Shen, Xu Jie and his party headed west towards the rising sun.

Zhu Hao stood at the city gate and looked at the official road in the distance for a long time, until Lou Suzhen appeared behind him.

"Yue's family has basically arrived and is ready for interrogation," Lou Suzhen said.

Zhu Hao nodded.

Zhu Hao showed his scruples about Jin Yiwei in front of outsiders, saying that he didn't want to be tough, but the Yue family who worked for Jin Yiwei was about to suffer bad luck this time.

First dig a hole for Yue Tingan to jump into, and then wait for Yue Tingan to jump in. Now it's finally time to settle the score.

"I won't show up for the interrogation, you and Mou Dazhi can do it."

Zhu Hao smiled and said to Lou Suzhen, "I heard that you have a good friend in the local area, let her come with you, let her sit in, and take this opportunity to reshape the order of the local officials and gentry."

Lou Suzhen first thought about the meaning of the word "good friend", and when she figured out that she was talking about Mrs. Qiao, Lou Suzhen became angry and anxious.

But she also understood that now that she was too familiar with Zhu Hao, this kid would start teasing her even if he had nothing to do.

Who made her always give Zhu Hao some "instructions" that were not her job, as a big sister who came here?It was Sun Lan again, Ouyang Fei again, and now Zhu San was added.

It was like Zhu Hao's private life, she insisted on caring about it all over.

Lou Suzhen gave Zhu Hao a blank look, and said angrily: "Then I will bring my good friend and let the young master check it out?"

"Ha ha."

Zhu Hao shook his head with a smile, "It's better to say goodbye, I'm afraid of being entangled. That woman is not a fuel-efficient lamp. I think I can't handle it. I will leave Brother Jingde alone to bear it."

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