Compete for the Song Dynasty

The news that a new county magistrate was coming to the county soon spread throughout the county. People heard that the new county magistrate was a young man about the same age as Wang Pang. Everyone hoped that the new county magistrate would be like Wang Pang. Bring new life to this county.Early the next morning, Wang Anshi and his brothers Wang Pang and Yuanze sent Wu Chong out of the city.Finally seeing off the nagging "Tang Monk", Wang Pang let out a sigh of relief.On the way back, the three of them walked and chatted, and the shops on both sides of the road opened their doors one after another. When they saw Wang, someone would always greet him.

Wang and Yuanze stood beside Wang Anshi, and Yuanze said, "Fortunately, we sent away that Professor Wu, otherwise he would have nagged his brother again. It's a fluke for a young man to be too successful, and a small trick can't make a big deal."

Wang Anshi walked in the middle with his hands behind his back. Seeing Wang Pang's popularity, he couldn't help being proud of Wang Pang, but he said: "Actually, some of Wu Chongqing's words are also reasonable. Pang'er has been relatively smooth since his debut. Maybe in his opinion People who used to be third-rank officials have more ways to solve the corruption of County Magistrate Zhu through normal channels, such as reporting to the court. Especially like this county magistrate Zhu, it is not like our county. Now the local officials who are doing well On the contrary, they are all in the minority, like Pang'er, if the fire is not well controlled and the people make trouble, it will be difficult to deal with this matter."

Wang Pang knew that his father was defending himself, so he hurriedly said these words out of good intentions: "Father taught me that. Our Great Song Dynasty has inherited the disadvantages of the five generations, and various systems tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall, just like this servant law. The government randomly arrests strong men, which will inevitably lead to a waste of manpower and material resources."

Wang Anshi looked at Wang Pang in surprise: "So according to other people's opinion?" [

Wang Pang looked at the shops on both sides, and thought of one thing. In the era he lived in, there was a word called taxpayer. There was a classic story, that is, a suspect pointed at the police and said, "Remember, I am a taxpayer." It’s taxpayers like us who are supporting you.” Thinking of this, he said to Wang Anshi: “Father, these people are all taxpayers, and court officials rely on these taxes to support them. If they harm the people again, they are corrupt officials. After paying taxes and fulfilling their obligations, they should also enjoy the services provided by the imperial court, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. The servants are working for the imperial court, and the imperial court should allocate money from the tax. Local officials use the money to recruit servants, and they will benefit convergence."

Yuan Ze asked: "Then if the officials still spend extravagantly and increase taxes in order to spend extravagantly, won't the people still suffer the same?"

Wang Anshi looked around with great interest. It was very interesting for the two children to express their opinions. Wang Pang disagreed: "Everything has two sides. You are talking about the use of taxes, and of course there are issues of collection and supervision. , The way of collection needs to be changed, and the supervision must also be changed, so that the unity can play the greatest role.”

"Well said!" Suddenly there were several clapping applause behind them, the father and son stopped and turned around to see a young man in a light blue gown standing behind them, the man cupped his hands and said, "Wang Hello, sir, student Li Ding meets you! Ruo, Yuanze, how are you?!" The person who came was Wang Anshi's student, the new Linchuan county magistrate Li Ding and Li Senior.

Although Wang Anshi said that he taught a lot of students, he might not be able to remember the name at the first mention, but he would recognize the person when he saw him: "Senior, we knew you were coming yesterday, and you arrived really fast. Who are you?" He also carried a package on his back.

Li Ding said: "I also just entered the city. I wanted to go to the county government to report first, and then to visit Mr. Who knew that I looked like Mr. from behind, and I was afraid that I would admit the wrong person, so I followed a few steps. Hearing the three discussions The topic of taxes and servants was so wonderful, so I couldn't help but clap my hands, didn't I? It alarmed the sir and the two young masters. Hehe" Li Ding said, smiling embarrassedly.

Wang Anshi saw that the student spoke and behaved well, and respected him so much, he was naturally happy and said to Li Ding, "There is no hurry to visit me, you go to the government office first, and come to Yanbupo after finishing your business."

"Okay! Then I'll go to the county government office first. Ruo, Yuanze, you two are waiting for me. We won't sit around for a while." After bidding farewell to Wang Anshi, Li Ding greeted Wang Pang Yuanze again. He readily agreed, and hurried to the county government office.

"Not bad!" Wang Anshi nodded and said to himself.Both Wang Pang and Yuan Ze knew that Wang Anshi felt that his student was not bad. "Hey? Beside, didn't you say you're going to leave in two days?"

This matter is a big one, Wang Pang did not leave for a long time because he already knew that he could not find the lost scrolls when he went south, and there were many articles in the scrolls he wanted to check.It has been two months since I came to Linchuan, and Wang Pang already felt that there was something he could discuss with Hou Shuxian and ask him to help make suggestions, but this matter has not had time to discuss in detail.Wang Pang said to his father: "Hurry up, Cai Jing sent someone to send a letter these days, and he is going back to the capital from Jianzhou. I want to arrange some things for him and let him go back to the capital to deal with it, and then I will be on my way."

"Won't that brother bring Cai Jing with him?" Yuan Ze asked aside.

Wang Pang said: "Brother, won't you go back to the capital for the time being? When you set off, take Rou'er and Guan'er with you. I will let Wa Zhuang lead the way, and Mr. Hou and Chen Kang will go with me. I want to go to Shu."

"Going to Sichuan? What are you going to do?" Letting Yuanze ask this question, he couldn't finish it when he arrived at the mansion, and it was not something that could be explained clearly to Yuanze.Wang Pang said to his father: "Father, you should go home first, I will walk around the street. Brother, do you want to come with me?" Yuan Ze hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, homework is too late, I want Go back and read."

The nerd!I knew he would not go, so Wang Pang said so.Separated from his father and elder brother, Wang Pang walked around the county town. There were more and more people on the street, and more and more people greeted Wang Pang.Some people asked Wang Pang if the new county magistrate had arrived and if Wang Pang knew him.All around the king smiled. I just saw Li Ding walking in plain clothes without any entourage. This person is relatively low-key in his work.Maybe he also wanted to be like himself, where he went, he first got to know the folk customs in private, so the king said he didn't know if he came or not.

Wang Pang strolled down the street, weighing the pros and cons of finding or not finding the scroll.As soon as I walked to the entrance of Ruyi Restaurant, I heard someone calling inside: "Young Master Wang, you are free today, come in and have a seat, our shopkeeper is also here."

It was Zhang San who spoke. Since the punishment of County Magistrate Zhu, these people have become much more honest, especially every time they see Wang Pang, they are respectful and polite.Shopkeeper Jiang of Ruyi Restaurant did a lot of help this time. Although he was a bit domineering at first, he was indispensable for bullying the market, but he was quite loyal.Besides, he was forced to do so by the government's heavy taxes, and he did whatever it takes to survive. Although it is not advisable, isn't there a saying called turning back and doing the right thing?What's more, after this incident, shopkeeper Jiang didn't look like he did when he saw bandits and bullies in the shops on the street, so shopkeeper Jiang restrained himself a lot.

For such a person, Wang Pang still didn't mind associating with him. He stepped into the restaurant, and Zhang San shouted inside: "Master Jiang, Mr. Wang is here."

Shopkeeper Jiang greeted him quickly from the cabinet. There were not many people eating in the restaurant at this time, so he ordered the waiter to bring good tea, and the two sat down in a quiet place: "Oh, brother, I just found out that you are from the capital city." Wang Shilang, why didn't you say it earlier! I have something to ask you for advice!"

Seeing his sincerity, Wang Pang asked with a smile, "I have something to publicize. Brother Jiang, if you have anything to say, just say it. Don't ask for advice."

Shopkeeper Jiang stared and said, "Why don't you dare to ask for advice? Is there anyone who doesn't know about the Jinxiu Building in your capital? In terms of restaurant business, who can compare to your prince? I, hehe, just want to ask for advice." He said and pointed upstairs: "Your restaurant business is so good, how did you rape these girls?"

The shopkeeper Jiang didn't study the dishes, so why did he use his brains on it: "Haha, when I was in Jinxiulou, I didn't use these girls!".Shopkeeper Jiang scratched his head after hearing this: "I'm a rough person, so I don't understand this."

Wang Pang said: "Brother Jiang, don't worry, I'll call someone over later, and help you hire a chef, and cook some fresh dishes that are not available here."

"Hey, that's good, that's good, brother, don't worry about it! By the way, I heard that the county is going to have a new county magistrate? And he's quite young. I've been paying special attention to the new faces in our county in the past two days, let alone , A young man really came to live in this store yesterday. Hey, he looks really good, just like you brother. And he is full of luxury, and he has a few followers. Do you think it is new? County magistrate, do you want me to treat you well?"

Every time Wang Pang sees shopkeeper Jiang, he thinks of Jiang Menshen in Water Margin, but he is also surnamed Jiang. Seeing his appearance as a rough man, Wang Pang finds it funny, and he also just met Li Ding, knowing that The shopkeeper Jiang was talking about someone else: "Why are you making old mistakes again? Instead of entertaining him well, it's better to do business in your own right. Look, I'll count it out for you this time, isn't it still the same?" Regular taxation is appropriate."

Shopkeeper Jiang shook his head: "Not necessarily, it's a brother who exposed the matter of the county magistrate, or else we're still fetching water from a bamboo basket?"

Wang Pang thought about it, and what he said made sense: "Even if it is a new county magistrate, it will not be a matter of time for you to entertain him. Besides, if the new county magistrate takes office, he can just go directly to the government office. Why are you still here?" Are you here to stay at the top?"

Shopkeeper Jiang slapped his head: "That's right! I have to say that you are smart, brother. Why don't we just partner up? This restaurant counts as half of you. You can help brother think about things in the future."

When Wang Pang heard that shopkeeper Jiang really didn't see him, he said, "Haha, forget it, Brother Jiang, if there is anything I can help, I will help. As for the restaurant, you should take your time and do it yourself. Besides, you are doing very well."

Shopkeeper Jiang was laughing, and the two were talking and joking, when a voice behind them said: "Shopkeeper, pay the bill!" Shopkeeper Jiang stood up and said, "Brother, sit down first, I'll be right back." As he spoke, he walked towards the cabinet .While settling the bill for the hotel, the man asked, "Shopkeeper, let me ask you a question. Is there a family surnamed Wang in this county? There is a son named Wang Pang in this family?"