Aspirations
Chapter 80
Chapter 80
"The water is coming." With a shout from the door, Xu Heguang brought a kettle in, and the hot water in the kettle was boiling, just boiling water.
"It's best to brew with boiling water." Ma Qingyuan went to the battle himself, broke off half of Longtuan Shengxue, put it in the teapot, took Xu Heguang's kettle, and poured water into the teapot deftly.
Boiled water was poured into the pot, and the fragrance of tea was overflowing. Xu Heguang was immediately refreshed. He picked up the remaining half cake and put it into his sleeve: "What kind of good tea is so fragrant? Ma Yuanwai, this half cake The cake and tea are mine, but are you willing?"
"The mere half-cake dragon group wins the snow, and Xu Xiancheng takes it away. It's not worth mentioning." Ma Qingyuan pretended to be generous, waved his hand, and smiled, "It is estimated that Xia Xianzun will not care about you."
"What? Longtuan Shengxue?" Xu Heguang was so frightened that he almost didn't jump up, feeling that Longtuan Shengxue in his hand was burning like a ball of charcoal fire and his palms hurt, he hurriedly put the tea cake back in place, grinning, "If Shuangjing tea, Xieyuan tea, and Linjiang Yujin are all good, so I will accept them, but this dragon group beats snow... Forget it, it's too precious and too noble. A gentleman does not steal the beauty of others, and there is only Xia County Zun. It's time to taste this tea."
The horror in Xu Heguang's heart was lingering, how could he not know the rarity and preciousness of Longtuan Shengxue?Let’s not talk about how Ma Qingyuan could have a cake of dragons to win the snow. Let’s just say that Ma Qingyuan shared such a precious tea with Xia Xianzun. This shows how much he respects and values Xia Xianzun. No matter which county magistrate, he would either stay at a respectful distance or not be far away, and take the initiative to pay a visit and offer Longtuan Shengxue as a gift, but this is the first time in history!
Xu Heguang was completely at a loss. Why did Ma Qingyuan value Xia Xianzun so much that he showed his favor to Xia Xianzun?
Not to mention that Xu Heguang had no clue, even Xia Xiang himself was baffled.Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are not ordinary people. They are also quite influential local families in Zhending. There is no way.It can even be said that without the cooperation of the two, it would be quite difficult for him to do something in Zhending.Why did the two take the initiative to pay a visit to the house, and even offered Longtuan Shengxue as a gift?There must be something strange behind it.
"Reward with good writing, drink good tea together, come here, Xu County Chancellor." Xia Xiang personally handed a cup of tea.
Xu Heguang took it with both hands respectfully, his hands trembling with excitement: "It's really a blessing in my life to be able to drink a cup of Longtuan Shengxue handed over by Xia Xianzun."
As soon as he finished speaking, he drank it in one gulp and was intoxicated by it. After a while, he said: "Good tea, it is really good tea. It is clear, pure, full of fragrance, and it is really top grade."
"No, no, Xia Xianzun and I haven't had tea yet, but you did it first, Xu Xiancheng, you don't think you are an outsider, haha." Xu Wangshan couldn't help but say that he took the teapot and poured a cup first. Handed it to Xia Xiang, poured another cup for himself, thought about it, and handed his cup to Ma Qingyuan, "You are one year older than me, I respect you as a brother, you go first."
Ma Qingyuan was not polite either, after taking it, he took a sip before drinking it in one gulp, and praised: "It's wonderful, it's beyond words. Your Majesty Xia, please."
Xia Xiang took a sniff of the tea under his nose, then touched the tea with his lips, closed his eyes for a moment, and then drank the tea in the cup. After a little silence, he said with emotion: "No wonder someone called Long Tuansheng Snow is the best in tea, and it is the pinnacle work, as it should be. First, the big dragon and phoenix group was replaced by the small dragon and phoenix group, and then the small dragon and phoenix group was replaced by Miyun dragon, and Miyun dragon was replaced by Ruiyun Xianglong, and Ruiyun Xianglong was replaced by Baicha Instead, finally reached the pinnacle of the Dragon Tuan Shengxue. Once the Dragon Tuan Shengxue comes out, there will be no tea in the world!"
Xu Heguang accepted as soon as he saw it, and said goodbye.Xia Xiang didn't ask to stay either, knowing that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan must have something to say when they come here.
Sure enough, as soon as Xu Heguang left, the strong atmosphere of drinking tea faded away. Xu Wangshan mysteriously took out a square box and opened the box. Inside was a black teacup.
"I got a Jiancup by chance. It's very rare. I'd like to ask Mr. Xia to appreciate one or two." Xu Wangshan held the teacup in his hand, just as a ray of sunlight fell on the teacup through the window lattice, the light was dazzling, "I don't know why in the teacup Burns with such a halo."
Xia Xiang took a closer look, and his eyes widened.Under the sunlight, large and small spots appear in the teacup, and there are red, green, sky blue and other colored halos around these spots. Because of the different directions of light, they shine with different luster, which is colorful and very gorgeous.
"Yao change?" Xia Xiang was shocked, and was very surprised. He took the teacup and looked at it carefully for a long time, "The firing of Jianzhan will show different changes due to the different heat, with the most important changes in the heat change, oil droplets, and rabbit hair. It is precious, and Yaobian ranks first among all the famous porcelains. This Yaobian built by Xu Yuanwai is a unique and unique product.”
"That's why pink is given to beautiful women, and swords are given to heroes. Good things are only interesting if they are shared with those who know the goods." Xu Wangshan laughed, "There is also a half-cake Dragon Tuan Sheng Xue. The cup, Xia Xianzun also don't dislike the crudeness, please accept it as well."
"Since Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai's kindness is hard to turn down, I will not be polite." Xia Xiang didn't even mean to refuse, and just accepted it with a smile. He also knew in his heart that if Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan came to visit so straightforwardly, he would just evade it. It's hypocritical, not to mention that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan deliberately showed their affection for him at first sight in front of him, how could he not return the favor?
"Haha, Xia Xianzun's temperament is very suitable for me." Xu Wangshan slapped his thigh and tapped the fan on the table in his hand, "To tell you the truth, Qing Yuan and I came to visit because we have something to ask for."
It's right to ask each other for something. If the two just come to send tea and Jianzhan, and leave without saying anything, it will make Xia Xiang feel uneasy, not to mention their straightforward temperament.
"Why do you want to ask? Yuanwai Xu and Yuanwai Ma have something to do, so feel free to speak up." Xia Xiang smiled slightly, and showed the authority of a county, "As long as it does not violate the laws of heaven, human relationships and etiquette, I will help you with all my strength."
"How can you violate the laws of nature and human relationships? Zun Xia, brother Qingyuan and I are both particular about people." Xu Wangshan rubbed his fat hands together, winked at Ma Qingyuan, and continued, "It's still because of the new law... …”
"New law?" Xia Xiang frowned slightly, thinking of what happened to the Hutuo River boatman, his heart sank, "Go ahead."
"Originally, the official's new law was for the sake of the common people, and it was a good intention. Unfortunately, when it comes to the bottom, it has become a good intention to do bad things." Xu Wangshan still habitually calls the emperor an official, which is both kind and respectful. "Mr. Hou must also be for the court Taxation, taking into account the relief of farmers who failed to harvest in the year of famine, but the problem is that Zhending is located in the Central Plains, with the Taihang Mountains in the west to shelter from the wind and sand, and the Hutuo River running through it. The harvest is short, but there is more income. Although there were minor droughts and floods last year, only one out of ten farmers did not have a harvest. Even if most farmers did not increase their income, they did not have a short harvest, which was enough for a year."
Ma Qingyuan took over the conversation and said with a sigh: "The original intention of the new law is to allow farmers who are not harvesting to borrow young crops from the government and return them after the next year's harvest. If you need a loan, you will be forced to distribute it according to the head of the population. In the coming year, 21% or even [-]% of the interest will be paid back with interest. The farmers who owe the harvest can say that the government's loan is for emergency use, and they should pay back more in the coming year. But Farmers who do not have arrears do not need to borrow money, but are forcibly required to borrow money, so they spend [-]% to [-]% of their income, which is equivalent to reducing their income by [-]% to [-]%.
"Yes, yes, the problem is that the new law stipulates that only [-]% of the interest is charged, but it is deprived layer by layer, and another [-]% is added. How can farmers afford it? After the new law has been implemented for several years, other places are What kind of situation I have never seen with my own eyes, but in Zhending, thousands of peasant households have been harmed by the new law, and they had to sell their land and became homeless, and have become refugees since then." Xu Wangshan clenched his fists and said sadly, "The officials are far away in the capital, and they live deep in the imperial palace. How do they know the sufferings of the common people? How many peasants complained to the officials because of the new law, selling their land, houses, and even their children, thinking that the officials had harmed them..."
If Xia Xiang had not had a conversation with the boatman on the Hutuo River before, he went directly to Zhending County to take office, and he couldn't believe what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan had just said.Fortunately, he visited secretly before taking office, and was able to understand the real public suffering.
On paper, I feel shallow at the end, and I absolutely know that this matter has to be done.Xia Xiang always believes that the unity of knowledge and action is the way.
However, Xia Xiang still doesn't know what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan want. The new law mainly borrows from farmers, and does not involve big families like Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan.Large households have surplus food, and even if they fail to harvest, they can get through the famine without borrowing money.The government will not force big families to borrow money. On the contrary, the government needs to rely on the power of big families to provide new seedlings, grain or money.
If it is said that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are thinking of the common people, Xia Xiang believes it.The local family has lived here for a long time, and they have been neighbors for generations.
Xia Xiang pondered for a moment, picked up the Jianzhan and looked at it for a few times, then put it down gently, and asked: "Xu Yuanwai, Ma Yuanwai, there are indeed some mistakes in the implementation of the new law. When I am in office, I will strictly investigate and forcibly borrow money. Things."
Seeing that Xia Xiang's words were not leaking, Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan looked at each other, and the two exchanged glances quickly, knowing that there was no need to hide and tuck in front of Xia Xiang, just say something.
"Xia Xianzun, Qingyuan and I are pleading for the people, the elders of Zhending, and the reputation of the government. I especially ask Xia Xianzun to abolish the new law in Zhending!" Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan got up at the same time, and the two solemnly Zhao Xiaxiang made a deep salute, "I also hope that the Xia County Lord will show mercy to Zhending's [-] households. If this continues, thousands of households will become refugees every year. The refugees have no land to grow and homeless. become a serious problem."
Xia Xiang got up and looked solemnly: "Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai, you two have such a mind of serving the world, I admire it. It's just that the abolition of the new law is a matter of great importance, and it will not be achieved overnight."
Xia Xiang knew in his heart that when the new law was first implemented, attitudes towards the new law varied from place to place. Some local governments vigorously promoted it, while others shelved it.Later, the dust of the court struggle settled, Hou Pingpan won a complete victory, and began to sort out local officials.All local officials who vigorously promote it will be evaluated as excellent, and they will be promoted to rank.All local officials who shelved the new law were either dismissed or relegated.To this day, almost none of the local officials in various parts of the Great Xia would dare not work hard to implement the new law.So Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan asked Xia Xiang to abolish the new law when they came up, which created a huge problem for Xia Xiang.
They are not afraid of difficulties, but what they are afraid of is that the two will hide their selfishness under the public heart of pleading for the people, so that he does not know their true intentions, and they will eventually be used by the two.
"Xia Xianzun, the two of us came to visit with sincerity, not only for the people's life, but also because of personal difficulties." Ma Qingyuan knew that if he did not clarify the true intentions of him and Xu Wangshan, Xia Xiang would doubt their sincerity, so he He no longer cared about it, and said, "In order to store grain, the official government built a granary by Wangshan brother, and I took out hundreds of stone seeds every year and stored it in the granary in case of emergency. The two of us contributed to the government. The people's profit is a matter of their own, and there is no complaint. Just building granaries and storing crops for crops cannot be used to relieve the people, but it has become the root cause of harm to the people. Brother Wangce and I intended to love the people, However, because of the construction of granaries and the provision of grain, they have been accused by thousands of people, and they have been regarded as accomplices of the government to bully the people and plunder the people's land. The two of us are really at a loss."
It turned out that this was the case, Xia Xiang understood a little bit in his heart. The two cherished their reputation. At the beginning, they helped the government build a granary to provide grain. Ju was misunderstood by the people as helping the government to search for people's fat and people's anointing.
"Xia Xianzun, since the new law is unpopular and harmful to the people, why not abolish it and make the world right? I also hope that Xia Xianzun will plead for the people and write a letter to the officials to let the officials know that the new law will damage the reputation of the officials. It is the private pockets of local officials. The tax increase by the imperial court is not the result of the new law, but the hard-earned money of countless people selling their land and houses and their children and daughters!" Xu Wangshan was so excited that he broke the folding fan in two with his hands. Intercept, "Xu is willing to take responsibility with his life. Everything he said is true. If there is a half-true lie, the sky will be struck by lightning."
No wonder the two took the initiative to visit the door. Xia Xiang figured out the reason and couldn't help smiling bitterly. It was because he dared to take the world's biggest challenge when he was in the imperial examination. When it comes to being an official, anyone would think that he has both courage and someone in the court, but who would have thought that he is really a lonely man, and there is not even a fifth-rank official in the court to speak for him.
As for his several contacts with King Qing and King Jian, it was only because of the imperial examination that the two princes needed him as a fulcrum to attack the power of the third prince, not because of any friendship between him and King Qing or King Jian.If someone mistakenly thought that he was appreciated by King Qing and King Jian, he could only laugh it off.
However, even if there is no one in the court, Xia Xiang also has a heart to plead for the people.After all, Li Min's suffering is a matter of the hearts of officials, and he does think that the new law is very problematic. If things go on like this, not only will it not be able to enrich the country and strengthen the people, but it will also harm the people and cause more innocent families to be shattered.
"This official already knows the intention of the two of you." Xia Xiang calmed down and invited Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan to take their seats. "It will not be too late for this official to verify this matter before making a decision."
Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan also knew that this was a serious matter, and if they were not careful, they might bring trouble to Xia Xiang, and it would only be a matter of time before he was dismissed or demoted, so they accepted it as soon as they saw it. Ye and Xia Xiang hit it off as soon as they saw each other, so they didn't stay any longer and left.
Sending the two away, Xia Xiang didn't interrogate Fu Ke, Dong Duan and the others, but called Xiao Wu, got up and went to live in a leisurely way.
After Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang waited for Xia Xiang to leave, they closed the door to discuss something, and then they also left separately.In the county office, without the county magistrate and county magistrate, it seemed much empty.
Ding Ke wanted to go to the alley wine shop in Longwang Lane to have some drinks first, and then go home, but was stopped by Ma Zhanguo.Ma Zhanguo told Ding Keke to protect Dong Duan and take care of Fu Ke, and Xia Xianzun must be happy.He thinks that Xia Xianzun is a good official. As long as Xia Xianzun is approved, Xia Xianzun will definitely not treat them badly.
Ding Ke always obeyed Ma Zhanguo's orders, and immediately withdrew his thoughts, told his subordinates to take care of Fu Ke, and came to the inn in person, and lived in the room next to Dong Duan and Wang Xianke.
Ma Zhanguo didn't dare to be negligent, and deliberately placed his cronies to keep an eye on Fu Ke, and told them not to take it lightly. Without his order, no one would visit Fu Ke.
Regarding Ma Zhanguo's arrangement, although Xia Xiang has not seen it with his own eyes, he still believes that with Ma Zhanguo's cleverness, he will definitely keep a close watch on Fu Ke and others without his explicit explanation.So he wandered leisurely, walking like a cart, and Xiao Wu, one behind the other, walked along the Hutuo River, and soon came to De Xianju.
At this time, the sky was dusk, and the setting sun was shining golden on the ground, falling on the willow trees in the alley.Although the autumn wind is desolate, the leaves are falling and yellow, and the quiet alley has a unique atmosphere and style.
Xia Xiang walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and suddenly froze - he was living at the door, and there was a woman leaning on the door to watch.Her face is picturesque, her eyebrows are like Dai's, and she is dressed in an elegant dress, like a beautiful woman.
It was Lian Ruohan.
In an instant, Xia Xiang's heart was hit by tenderness, and Lian Ruohan's posture leaning against the door looked like a lady waiting for her husband to come home.If there is such a good wife in the family, it is also what a man wants in his life.
(End of this chapter)
"The water is coming." With a shout from the door, Xu Heguang brought a kettle in, and the hot water in the kettle was boiling, just boiling water.
"It's best to brew with boiling water." Ma Qingyuan went to the battle himself, broke off half of Longtuan Shengxue, put it in the teapot, took Xu Heguang's kettle, and poured water into the teapot deftly.
Boiled water was poured into the pot, and the fragrance of tea was overflowing. Xu Heguang was immediately refreshed. He picked up the remaining half cake and put it into his sleeve: "What kind of good tea is so fragrant? Ma Yuanwai, this half cake The cake and tea are mine, but are you willing?"
"The mere half-cake dragon group wins the snow, and Xu Xiancheng takes it away. It's not worth mentioning." Ma Qingyuan pretended to be generous, waved his hand, and smiled, "It is estimated that Xia Xianzun will not care about you."
"What? Longtuan Shengxue?" Xu Heguang was so frightened that he almost didn't jump up, feeling that Longtuan Shengxue in his hand was burning like a ball of charcoal fire and his palms hurt, he hurriedly put the tea cake back in place, grinning, "If Shuangjing tea, Xieyuan tea, and Linjiang Yujin are all good, so I will accept them, but this dragon group beats snow... Forget it, it's too precious and too noble. A gentleman does not steal the beauty of others, and there is only Xia County Zun. It's time to taste this tea."
The horror in Xu Heguang's heart was lingering, how could he not know the rarity and preciousness of Longtuan Shengxue?Let’s not talk about how Ma Qingyuan could have a cake of dragons to win the snow. Let’s just say that Ma Qingyuan shared such a precious tea with Xia Xianzun. This shows how much he respects and values Xia Xianzun. No matter which county magistrate, he would either stay at a respectful distance or not be far away, and take the initiative to pay a visit and offer Longtuan Shengxue as a gift, but this is the first time in history!
Xu Heguang was completely at a loss. Why did Ma Qingyuan value Xia Xianzun so much that he showed his favor to Xia Xianzun?
Not to mention that Xu Heguang had no clue, even Xia Xiang himself was baffled.Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are not ordinary people. They are also quite influential local families in Zhending. There is no way.It can even be said that without the cooperation of the two, it would be quite difficult for him to do something in Zhending.Why did the two take the initiative to pay a visit to the house, and even offered Longtuan Shengxue as a gift?There must be something strange behind it.
"Reward with good writing, drink good tea together, come here, Xu County Chancellor." Xia Xiang personally handed a cup of tea.
Xu Heguang took it with both hands respectfully, his hands trembling with excitement: "It's really a blessing in my life to be able to drink a cup of Longtuan Shengxue handed over by Xia Xianzun."
As soon as he finished speaking, he drank it in one gulp and was intoxicated by it. After a while, he said: "Good tea, it is really good tea. It is clear, pure, full of fragrance, and it is really top grade."
"No, no, Xia Xianzun and I haven't had tea yet, but you did it first, Xu Xiancheng, you don't think you are an outsider, haha." Xu Wangshan couldn't help but say that he took the teapot and poured a cup first. Handed it to Xia Xiang, poured another cup for himself, thought about it, and handed his cup to Ma Qingyuan, "You are one year older than me, I respect you as a brother, you go first."
Ma Qingyuan was not polite either, after taking it, he took a sip before drinking it in one gulp, and praised: "It's wonderful, it's beyond words. Your Majesty Xia, please."
Xia Xiang took a sniff of the tea under his nose, then touched the tea with his lips, closed his eyes for a moment, and then drank the tea in the cup. After a little silence, he said with emotion: "No wonder someone called Long Tuansheng Snow is the best in tea, and it is the pinnacle work, as it should be. First, the big dragon and phoenix group was replaced by the small dragon and phoenix group, and then the small dragon and phoenix group was replaced by Miyun dragon, and Miyun dragon was replaced by Ruiyun Xianglong, and Ruiyun Xianglong was replaced by Baicha Instead, finally reached the pinnacle of the Dragon Tuan Shengxue. Once the Dragon Tuan Shengxue comes out, there will be no tea in the world!"
Xu Heguang accepted as soon as he saw it, and said goodbye.Xia Xiang didn't ask to stay either, knowing that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan must have something to say when they come here.
Sure enough, as soon as Xu Heguang left, the strong atmosphere of drinking tea faded away. Xu Wangshan mysteriously took out a square box and opened the box. Inside was a black teacup.
"I got a Jiancup by chance. It's very rare. I'd like to ask Mr. Xia to appreciate one or two." Xu Wangshan held the teacup in his hand, just as a ray of sunlight fell on the teacup through the window lattice, the light was dazzling, "I don't know why in the teacup Burns with such a halo."
Xia Xiang took a closer look, and his eyes widened.Under the sunlight, large and small spots appear in the teacup, and there are red, green, sky blue and other colored halos around these spots. Because of the different directions of light, they shine with different luster, which is colorful and very gorgeous.
"Yao change?" Xia Xiang was shocked, and was very surprised. He took the teacup and looked at it carefully for a long time, "The firing of Jianzhan will show different changes due to the different heat, with the most important changes in the heat change, oil droplets, and rabbit hair. It is precious, and Yaobian ranks first among all the famous porcelains. This Yaobian built by Xu Yuanwai is a unique and unique product.”
"That's why pink is given to beautiful women, and swords are given to heroes. Good things are only interesting if they are shared with those who know the goods." Xu Wangshan laughed, "There is also a half-cake Dragon Tuan Sheng Xue. The cup, Xia Xianzun also don't dislike the crudeness, please accept it as well."
"Since Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai's kindness is hard to turn down, I will not be polite." Xia Xiang didn't even mean to refuse, and just accepted it with a smile. He also knew in his heart that if Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan came to visit so straightforwardly, he would just evade it. It's hypocritical, not to mention that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan deliberately showed their affection for him at first sight in front of him, how could he not return the favor?
"Haha, Xia Xianzun's temperament is very suitable for me." Xu Wangshan slapped his thigh and tapped the fan on the table in his hand, "To tell you the truth, Qing Yuan and I came to visit because we have something to ask for."
It's right to ask each other for something. If the two just come to send tea and Jianzhan, and leave without saying anything, it will make Xia Xiang feel uneasy, not to mention their straightforward temperament.
"Why do you want to ask? Yuanwai Xu and Yuanwai Ma have something to do, so feel free to speak up." Xia Xiang smiled slightly, and showed the authority of a county, "As long as it does not violate the laws of heaven, human relationships and etiquette, I will help you with all my strength."
"How can you violate the laws of nature and human relationships? Zun Xia, brother Qingyuan and I are both particular about people." Xu Wangshan rubbed his fat hands together, winked at Ma Qingyuan, and continued, "It's still because of the new law... …”
"New law?" Xia Xiang frowned slightly, thinking of what happened to the Hutuo River boatman, his heart sank, "Go ahead."
"Originally, the official's new law was for the sake of the common people, and it was a good intention. Unfortunately, when it comes to the bottom, it has become a good intention to do bad things." Xu Wangshan still habitually calls the emperor an official, which is both kind and respectful. "Mr. Hou must also be for the court Taxation, taking into account the relief of farmers who failed to harvest in the year of famine, but the problem is that Zhending is located in the Central Plains, with the Taihang Mountains in the west to shelter from the wind and sand, and the Hutuo River running through it. The harvest is short, but there is more income. Although there were minor droughts and floods last year, only one out of ten farmers did not have a harvest. Even if most farmers did not increase their income, they did not have a short harvest, which was enough for a year."
Ma Qingyuan took over the conversation and said with a sigh: "The original intention of the new law is to allow farmers who are not harvesting to borrow young crops from the government and return them after the next year's harvest. If you need a loan, you will be forced to distribute it according to the head of the population. In the coming year, 21% or even [-]% of the interest will be paid back with interest. The farmers who owe the harvest can say that the government's loan is for emergency use, and they should pay back more in the coming year. But Farmers who do not have arrears do not need to borrow money, but are forcibly required to borrow money, so they spend [-]% to [-]% of their income, which is equivalent to reducing their income by [-]% to [-]%.
"Yes, yes, the problem is that the new law stipulates that only [-]% of the interest is charged, but it is deprived layer by layer, and another [-]% is added. How can farmers afford it? After the new law has been implemented for several years, other places are What kind of situation I have never seen with my own eyes, but in Zhending, thousands of peasant households have been harmed by the new law, and they had to sell their land and became homeless, and have become refugees since then." Xu Wangshan clenched his fists and said sadly, "The officials are far away in the capital, and they live deep in the imperial palace. How do they know the sufferings of the common people? How many peasants complained to the officials because of the new law, selling their land, houses, and even their children, thinking that the officials had harmed them..."
If Xia Xiang had not had a conversation with the boatman on the Hutuo River before, he went directly to Zhending County to take office, and he couldn't believe what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan had just said.Fortunately, he visited secretly before taking office, and was able to understand the real public suffering.
On paper, I feel shallow at the end, and I absolutely know that this matter has to be done.Xia Xiang always believes that the unity of knowledge and action is the way.
However, Xia Xiang still doesn't know what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan want. The new law mainly borrows from farmers, and does not involve big families like Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan.Large households have surplus food, and even if they fail to harvest, they can get through the famine without borrowing money.The government will not force big families to borrow money. On the contrary, the government needs to rely on the power of big families to provide new seedlings, grain or money.
If it is said that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are thinking of the common people, Xia Xiang believes it.The local family has lived here for a long time, and they have been neighbors for generations.
Xia Xiang pondered for a moment, picked up the Jianzhan and looked at it for a few times, then put it down gently, and asked: "Xu Yuanwai, Ma Yuanwai, there are indeed some mistakes in the implementation of the new law. When I am in office, I will strictly investigate and forcibly borrow money. Things."
Seeing that Xia Xiang's words were not leaking, Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan looked at each other, and the two exchanged glances quickly, knowing that there was no need to hide and tuck in front of Xia Xiang, just say something.
"Xia Xianzun, Qingyuan and I are pleading for the people, the elders of Zhending, and the reputation of the government. I especially ask Xia Xianzun to abolish the new law in Zhending!" Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan got up at the same time, and the two solemnly Zhao Xiaxiang made a deep salute, "I also hope that the Xia County Lord will show mercy to Zhending's [-] households. If this continues, thousands of households will become refugees every year. The refugees have no land to grow and homeless. become a serious problem."
Xia Xiang got up and looked solemnly: "Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai, you two have such a mind of serving the world, I admire it. It's just that the abolition of the new law is a matter of great importance, and it will not be achieved overnight."
Xia Xiang knew in his heart that when the new law was first implemented, attitudes towards the new law varied from place to place. Some local governments vigorously promoted it, while others shelved it.Later, the dust of the court struggle settled, Hou Pingpan won a complete victory, and began to sort out local officials.All local officials who vigorously promote it will be evaluated as excellent, and they will be promoted to rank.All local officials who shelved the new law were either dismissed or relegated.To this day, almost none of the local officials in various parts of the Great Xia would dare not work hard to implement the new law.So Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan asked Xia Xiang to abolish the new law when they came up, which created a huge problem for Xia Xiang.
They are not afraid of difficulties, but what they are afraid of is that the two will hide their selfishness under the public heart of pleading for the people, so that he does not know their true intentions, and they will eventually be used by the two.
"Xia Xianzun, the two of us came to visit with sincerity, not only for the people's life, but also because of personal difficulties." Ma Qingyuan knew that if he did not clarify the true intentions of him and Xu Wangshan, Xia Xiang would doubt their sincerity, so he He no longer cared about it, and said, "In order to store grain, the official government built a granary by Wangshan brother, and I took out hundreds of stone seeds every year and stored it in the granary in case of emergency. The two of us contributed to the government. The people's profit is a matter of their own, and there is no complaint. Just building granaries and storing crops for crops cannot be used to relieve the people, but it has become the root cause of harm to the people. Brother Wangce and I intended to love the people, However, because of the construction of granaries and the provision of grain, they have been accused by thousands of people, and they have been regarded as accomplices of the government to bully the people and plunder the people's land. The two of us are really at a loss."
It turned out that this was the case, Xia Xiang understood a little bit in his heart. The two cherished their reputation. At the beginning, they helped the government build a granary to provide grain. Ju was misunderstood by the people as helping the government to search for people's fat and people's anointing.
"Xia Xianzun, since the new law is unpopular and harmful to the people, why not abolish it and make the world right? I also hope that Xia Xianzun will plead for the people and write a letter to the officials to let the officials know that the new law will damage the reputation of the officials. It is the private pockets of local officials. The tax increase by the imperial court is not the result of the new law, but the hard-earned money of countless people selling their land and houses and their children and daughters!" Xu Wangshan was so excited that he broke the folding fan in two with his hands. Intercept, "Xu is willing to take responsibility with his life. Everything he said is true. If there is a half-true lie, the sky will be struck by lightning."
No wonder the two took the initiative to visit the door. Xia Xiang figured out the reason and couldn't help smiling bitterly. It was because he dared to take the world's biggest challenge when he was in the imperial examination. When it comes to being an official, anyone would think that he has both courage and someone in the court, but who would have thought that he is really a lonely man, and there is not even a fifth-rank official in the court to speak for him.
As for his several contacts with King Qing and King Jian, it was only because of the imperial examination that the two princes needed him as a fulcrum to attack the power of the third prince, not because of any friendship between him and King Qing or King Jian.If someone mistakenly thought that he was appreciated by King Qing and King Jian, he could only laugh it off.
However, even if there is no one in the court, Xia Xiang also has a heart to plead for the people.After all, Li Min's suffering is a matter of the hearts of officials, and he does think that the new law is very problematic. If things go on like this, not only will it not be able to enrich the country and strengthen the people, but it will also harm the people and cause more innocent families to be shattered.
"This official already knows the intention of the two of you." Xia Xiang calmed down and invited Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan to take their seats. "It will not be too late for this official to verify this matter before making a decision."
Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan also knew that this was a serious matter, and if they were not careful, they might bring trouble to Xia Xiang, and it would only be a matter of time before he was dismissed or demoted, so they accepted it as soon as they saw it. Ye and Xia Xiang hit it off as soon as they saw each other, so they didn't stay any longer and left.
Sending the two away, Xia Xiang didn't interrogate Fu Ke, Dong Duan and the others, but called Xiao Wu, got up and went to live in a leisurely way.
After Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang waited for Xia Xiang to leave, they closed the door to discuss something, and then they also left separately.In the county office, without the county magistrate and county magistrate, it seemed much empty.
Ding Ke wanted to go to the alley wine shop in Longwang Lane to have some drinks first, and then go home, but was stopped by Ma Zhanguo.Ma Zhanguo told Ding Keke to protect Dong Duan and take care of Fu Ke, and Xia Xianzun must be happy.He thinks that Xia Xianzun is a good official. As long as Xia Xianzun is approved, Xia Xianzun will definitely not treat them badly.
Ding Ke always obeyed Ma Zhanguo's orders, and immediately withdrew his thoughts, told his subordinates to take care of Fu Ke, and came to the inn in person, and lived in the room next to Dong Duan and Wang Xianke.
Ma Zhanguo didn't dare to be negligent, and deliberately placed his cronies to keep an eye on Fu Ke, and told them not to take it lightly. Without his order, no one would visit Fu Ke.
Regarding Ma Zhanguo's arrangement, although Xia Xiang has not seen it with his own eyes, he still believes that with Ma Zhanguo's cleverness, he will definitely keep a close watch on Fu Ke and others without his explicit explanation.So he wandered leisurely, walking like a cart, and Xiao Wu, one behind the other, walked along the Hutuo River, and soon came to De Xianju.
At this time, the sky was dusk, and the setting sun was shining golden on the ground, falling on the willow trees in the alley.Although the autumn wind is desolate, the leaves are falling and yellow, and the quiet alley has a unique atmosphere and style.
Xia Xiang walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and suddenly froze - he was living at the door, and there was a woman leaning on the door to watch.Her face is picturesque, her eyebrows are like Dai's, and she is dressed in an elegant dress, like a beautiful woman.
It was Lian Ruohan.
In an instant, Xia Xiang's heart was hit by tenderness, and Lian Ruohan's posture leaning against the door looked like a lady waiting for her husband to come home.If there is such a good wife in the family, it is also what a man wants in his life.
(End of this chapter)
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