Great Qin's son-in-law

Chapter 102 His last name is Zhao too! ! ! (seeking subscription)
A petty official walked up to Huafu and said something in a low voice.

The faces of Zheng Xuan and the others changed.

heard.

There was a look of joy in Huafu's eyes. He took the bamboo slips that the little official had found to be problematic, took them to Zheng Xuan and the others, and asked in a cold voice:
"Explain it."

"Why is the ink on this document new?"

Fang Heng took a closer look, and he was sure that it was the bamboo slip that he had just copied earlier, so he immediately felt relieved, stepped out, bowed and said:

"Return to the Censor of China."

"This document was written by a subordinate official."

"But there are reasons."

"Then tell me the reason." Hua Fu stared at Fang Heng with dark eyes, and he wanted to see what reason this person could come up with.

Fang Heng replied:

"Hua Yushi should also be clear."

"It won't be long before spring plowing. In addition to cattle, spring plowing will also use a lot of Leisi (leisi), and Leisi is made of iron."

"The document is the amount of wrought iron requested by Qi County."

"The distance between Qi County and Xianyang is very remote, and it will take a long time for the documents to be delivered and distributed. In order not to miss the spring plowing, the officials also specially instructed the officials of Qi County to send the documents to the official office as soon as possible."

"After the documents from Qi County are delivered."

"The subordinate official also made an official reply immediately, and dared not delay any longer."

"The distance from Xianyang to Qijun is very long, and the Railway Bureau is only responsible for managing and issuing wrought iron. After the order is issued, it will go through several reviews, and it will take some time."

"It was with this in mind that the officials specially copied the documents sent by Qi County to this bamboo slip, so that they could pass the approval quickly, so that the wrought iron allocated to Qi County could be delivered as soon as possible, so as to avoid delays in spring plowing."

"Please Hua Yushi to investigate clearly!"

Hua Fu frowned.

He felt that there was something wrong with what this person said, but he couldn't find any loopholes for a while, so he could only continue to read the document for a long time before continuing to ask: "Why is the allocated wrought iron only a hundred catties in Qi County, a large county? Did you move your hands and feet?"

Fang Heng said with a look of injustice:

"Hua Yushi, you wronged us."

"The iron bureau only has distribution and management rights. How dare we do such a thing?"

"The reason why Qi County only has a hundred catties of wrought iron is not that we have withheld it, but the amount allocated to Qi County is only so much at present."

"Before the world was unified."

"The farm tools in Qi County are basically made of wood, stone, or bone. There are basically no iron farm tools. The iron farm tools used in Qi County are distributed after Daqin, and the quantity is not so large."

"The weather has been extremely cold in the past few months, and the iron production in various places has dropped sharply. The amount of wrought iron reported by various places is much lower than before. We really have no other way."

"Hua Yushi may not know something."

"Except for the full supply of the wrought iron produced in various places in the region, the others are given priority to Guanzhong and Bashu, and the rest can be distributed to other counties."

"Furthermore."

"The iron farm tools in various places belong to the government. Even if they are damaged, they must be returned to the government. Most of the wrought iron allocated by our iron bureau is used to repair these farm tools, so in fact, the wrought iron consumed in various places is not that big."

"The wrought iron allocated by Qi County is indeed a bit small."

"But it's the current limit."

"However, Hua Yushi can rest assured that when the weather gets warmer and the iron production increases, the government will still allocate some additional wrought iron."

Huafu nodded slightly.

He did not doubt Fang Heng's words.

No matter how courageous the people in the iron bureau were, they would not dare to touch the wrought iron of spring plowing.

The iron produced in Daqin mainly uses "block iron smelting".

That is to put iron ore and charcoal layer by layer into the stone and mud iron smelting furnace, and then use the '橐' (bellows) made of cowhide to heat continuously until the temperature reaches the melting point, and the iron material inside , it will be burnt to a solid that looks a bit like a sponge.

This is wrought iron.

This kind of wrought iron is mainly distributed by the Railway Bureau.

As for the subsequent smelting of ironware, agricultural tools or weapons, it is mainly done by workshops and gongya, that is, put these wrought irons on an anvil, forge them with hammers continuously, break them into thin slices, fold them in half like origami, and continue beating them. In the meantime, it is necessary to continue to return to the furnace to remove impurities in the wrought iron.

The process is very cumbersome and heavy.

Hua Fu looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, and continued to ask: "According to what you said, these wrought irons have already been allocated?"

Fang Heng's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

He bowed his head and said:

"Return to the Censor of China."

"Of course not so fast, but the wrought iron they used has been registered in the account book, that is, it is already on the way to transfer. If the small official conveys it quickly, it may not take a few days for the wrought iron to be sent to Qi County. .”

Hua Fu looked at Fang Heng, then at Zheng Xuan, then turned to ask Zhuxia Shi beside him, "Have you found any other problems after searching for so long?"

Shi Sundi under the pillar bowed and said:

"Back to the censor."

"Not found yet."

Hua Fu frowned, "There is no problem with the previous account books?"

Shi Sundi under the column said:

"There is indeed no problem found for the time being. At the end of September, these account books have been checked by Ji Suuchi. In recent months, the number of wrought iron storage and distribution by the Railway Bureau has not been much, and there is very little information registered in the account books. .”

"It's really no problem."

Hua Fu's eyes turned cold, and he said in a cold voice, "I'm not asking about the history of Zhisunai last time, I'm asking whether you have found any problems with the account books."

Under the column, Shi Sundi bowed his head and said:

"Back to the censor."

"The subordinate officials are incompetent, and indeed they did not find out the problem."

heard.

Zheng Xuan was overjoyed.

He stepped forward and saluted Huafu.

smiled and said:
"Censor, why make things difficult for these officials?"

"Our iron government office has always acted in accordance with the law and never resorted to fraud. The officials in the official office have never done anything to enrich their own pockets. Naturally, there will be no problems with the account books."

"There is no problem with the account books. Even if they check the account books ten times or a hundred times, they still can't find any problems, unless"

"Someone is deliberately framing and framing!"

"but."

"I believe they won't, especially you, Yushi."

"Hua Yushi, since there are no problems with these account books, can I send someone to move these account books back? I have to deal with government affairs later. During this period, the counties and counties have sent documents one after another. Apply for the allocation of wrought iron."

"Spring plowing cannot be delayed."

"If the repair and replenishment of farm tools are delayed, so as to delay the subsequent spring plowing, I can't afford this responsibility, and I'm afraid you can't afford it, Yu Shi."

Hua Fu and Zheng Xuan met each other's eyes.

Sudden.

Hua Fu laughed.

"Alright."

"Since no problem was found this time, I won't delay your handling of government affairs, but Zheng Tieguancheng, this time the account books can be explained by spring plowing, and there will be no such good excuse next time."

Zheng Xuan saluted and said:
"Your servant must remember."

"However, the daily political affairs of the Railway Bureau are heavy, and I may not be able to wait for a long time for the supervision history, otherwise I will miss the transfer of wrought iron from all parties, and I, a railway official, cannot afford it."

Hua Fu snorted coldly and walked away.

As Huafu left, Zhu Xiashi and other high-ranking officials saluted the officials of the Iron Official Office, and then slowly withdrew from the Iron Official Office.

Ma Xing glanced at Zheng Xuan, and left with a blank expression.

He is not interested in getting involved with the two of them.

And
Whether Zheng Xuan has a problem, he knows it well, but he is too lazy to get involved, as long as he doesn't involve himself, he has nothing to do with him and hangs up high.

After Ma Xing left.

Fang Heng and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Fang Heng frowned, and said in a worried tone: "Judging from Huafu's tone, I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble in the future, but this Huafu is also the same, isn't it half-retired? Why is he suddenly so radical now? What are you trying to do?"

Zheng Xuan said in a deep voice:
"You don't need to worry too much."

"This Huafu should be looking at me."

"After a while, I will be transferred from the Railway Bureau, so he probably won't stare at you anymore. During this time, everyone, please pay attention and don't show any tricks outside. In addition, we may have underestimated Ma Xing. "

"I noticed just now that Zhu Xiashi gave Ma Xing a wink when he left."

"The two clearly know each other."

"Although our account books are well done, if there are no mistakes at all, I'm afraid it's not always true, especially the part you just wrote, Fang Heng, Huafu may not be able to see it, but the famous Zhu Xiashi will definitely be able to see the problem, but He didn't break it down."

Fang Heng frowned, and said in a low voice, "Then why did Ma Xing help us?"

Zheng Xuan shook his head and said:
"do not know."

"Maybe they are afraid of being implicated by us."

"Recently in the court, the voices of the two prime ministers, Wang Wan and Kui Zhuang, wanting to retreat have become louder and louder. Although His Majesty has been suppressing it, but it won't be long. When these two people retreat, the court will definitely be shaken. Immediately. Xing may be afraid of affecting his status in the court, so he deliberately protected us."

"in addition."

"Ma Xing may not like Huafu."

"Huafu participated in the Battle of Changping and the killing of hundreds of thousands of Zhao troops. The reason why the Ma clan could not lift their heads in Xianyang is due to Huafu's contribution. Moreover, Huafu has always been with Bai Qi's son Bai Zhong Connected."

"It's impossible for Ma Xing to have no objections."

"Don't forget that although Ma Xing's family changed their surname to Ma, their actual surname is Zhao."

"His name is Zhao Xing too!!!"

heard.

Fang Heng's face changed slightly, and he quickly made a gesture of silence.

"Guan Cheng, be careful with these words."

Zheng Xuan nodded and said, "I know."

"No matter what Ma Xing thinks, we have passed this crisis."

"However, it is still necessary to block this trap as soon as possible, otherwise, if someone finds out and reports to the higher authorities, Ma Xing may sell us immediately, and then we will be really dangerous."

Fang Heng glanced around, "The hidden bamboo slip, shall I give it to you now?"

Zheng Xuanlue thought for a while, then shook his head.

"Not for now."

"Let's deal with the work at hand first."

"There are so many people now, if Hua Fu comes back after being killed, it's hard to explain. After today's work is over, you can give me the bamboo slips. I will take them back and think about how to plug the gap."

Fang Heng nodded.

The three discussed it, went to their respective positions, and started their daily work.

Nothing seemed to happen in the Railway Bureau.

(End of this chapter)