Datang all-rounder

Chapter 185

Since the land surveying work takes time to complete, Wang Ke means that before the land surveying is completed, the matter of the tax reform should not be announced to the public, so as not to reveal any rumors, and those quick-minded people will start to make up their minds, Think of ways, adopt various means to gain benefits for themselves, and no local officials can guarantee that all of them are law-abiding. If the fingers are exposed a little, then I don't know how many taxes will not be missed.

Fang Xuanling also felt that Wang Ke's worries were not unreasonable. When he issued the edict to measure the land, he changed his statement. He used the imperial court to count the cultivated land as an excuse to ask all parts of the country to carry out the land measurement work again. After summarizing, send the roster to Chang'an.

Next, it will be much easier to modify the land tax system. After all, I have done this many times before. Although the content is different, there is still no major difference in general. It’s ok, the tax rate has also been calculated and replaced, and it becomes a new tax collection system.

The most difficult thing now is to collect taxes for industrial and commercial households. Everyone has never encountered it before. If you want to talk about it, it is really not that easy to handle.Thanks to Wang Ke who still knows a little bit, according to the tax rate known to later generations, coupled with the data calculated by Fang Xuanling and others in the dark, he finally figured out the tax system for industry and commerce.After reporting to Comrade Li Er, Wang Ke was able to relax.

Wang Ke was flustered for a while, and he didn't know how long it had passed.Sitting at home and chatting with Nanping these days, I realized that I was dragged by Fang Xuanling to do this for more than a month.

Nan Ping said with a smile: "If the general is still busy, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up with my concubine's childbirth!"

When Wang Ke heard Nanping's words, he realized that Nanping really didn't go out these days and stayed at home every day.Looking at Nanping's belly, Lao Gao is also swollen, it seems that the day of giving birth is not far away.Only now did Wang Ke remember to ask Nanping how many days are left to give birth.

Needless to say, after this child was conceived, Wang Ke always did things like this and never stopped, and the care for Nanping was just to help her when she was free, and to get some food when she got up at night. , I haven't done anything myself.

Wang Ke looked at Nanping with some guilt and said, "My wife, I'm really sorry. I've been busy, so I forgot you. I hope my wife won't blame me."

Nan Ping was really moved by Wang Ke's words. Although he had never given birth to a child, he had seen many girls give birth to children. Not to mention taking care of him like Wang Ke did on weekdays, even words There won't be too many words, how can I say sorry for the lack of care like Wang Ke, that is simply unthinkable.

Nanping looked at Wang Ke with tender eyes, and said softly: "General, don't blame yourself. I know that the general is busy with state affairs, and I can't ignore state affairs just because of my body. This is not what I want. General Sharing worries for the emperor and fighting for the royal family, how can I blame the general for some trivial matter, isn't it my fault!"

Facing Nanping, Wang Ke still couldn't calm down in his heart.When I came to the Tang Dynasty, I wanted to say what I really liked and let myself love with my heart, that is, this Nanping. Everything is silently supported behind the scenes, and since Lan Ling married into the Wang family, she is also dedicated to contributing to Wang Ke. She is afraid of Wang Ke's disadvantages in everything, and often wants to stand up for Wang Ke regardless of herself, but in Wang Ke's heart , or the weight of Nanping is the heaviest.

Just when the two were in love with each other, Fang Xuanling came to the door. Seeing Wang Ke, Fang Xuanling cupped his hands with a smile all over his face and said, "I really have no choice but to disturb the peace of the princess and Lord Hou. Please don't blame the princess and Lord Hou!"

As soon as Nanping saw Fang Xuanling's arrival, he knew that he must have something to discuss with Wang Ke, so he didn't ask much, and after asking his servants to bring tea, he led his servants out of the study.

Wang Ke was not surprised that Fang Xuanling came here, anyway, they came to him when they had something to do, and he was used to it, the so-called "habits come naturally." Wang Ke was used to it and was not surprised.Now he wonders why Fang Xuanling calls himself Lord Marquis, which confuses Wang Ke. On weekdays, the two are also called nephew and uncle. In front of Comrade Li Er, Fang Xuanling is the most polite or the most formal His title is Lord Xiao Wang, and when he says things are happy, he just calls himself nephew. Today's call of Lord Hou really made Wang Ke feel so awkward.

After Fang Xuanling sat down, Wang Ke said with a smile: "Uncle, why is he so polite today? In the past, he always referred to Ke as his nephew. Today's life as Marquis really makes Ke a little awkward!"

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "Nephew, don't take it to heart, the princess was here just now, I can't lose my manners, right?"

Only then did Wang Ke understand that Fang Xuanling dared to be so polite because of Nanping's face.

Wang Ke said with a smile: "Uncle, you don't have to be like this. My Nanping family is not a narrow-minded person. It's not that my uncle and my nephew have just met, so there is no need to be so polite. I don't know if my uncle is here today. What can I do for my nephew?" , Uncle, but it’s okay to speak!”

What Wang Ke is thinking now is why Fang Xuanling suddenly came to his home today.Ordinarily, the tax payment has just been completed a few days ago, and in my memory, nothing major has happened in the court. In addition, today is not a day for the court to rest. This Fang Xuanling is not staying in his office. When I come to myself, I don't know whether it is a business or a private matter that I want to come to myself.

Wang Ke carefully looked at Fang Xuanling's expression, and felt that it didn't look like a business matter, but it was more likely to be related to a private matter.

After thinking about Fang Xuanling's reason for coming, Wang Ke saw that he just didn't open his mouth, thinking that he probably wanted to answer the question, so he didn't hesitate, and said straightforwardly: "Uncle probably didn't come here today for business, what's the matter?" If nephew can do something, uncle can just say it, and nephew will definitely do his part!"

Wang Ke's tone of voice was a lot more affirmative when it came to helping private individuals. He also knew that the relationship between people should not be the same as doing business for the public. You can also find other people to handle this personal matter. If you find you, you must be able to do it. What's more, people like Fang Xuanling can be regarded as having great energy. If you find yourself for this matter, then you must It was I who had the ability to help him.

Fang Xuanling saw that Wang Ke had broken the matter, so he said: "Nephew, the old man came today, just as you said, not for business. I have something to ask my nephew, but I don't know if my nephew can do it." Tell the truth!"

Wang Ke saw that Fang Xuanling was always going round and round, and did not reveal the purpose of his visit after talking for a long time. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and his words became a lot more blunt: "Uncle, just tell me what you have. My nephew is a man. , Uncle should know about it, and he won't do things that harm others and benefit himself."

Fang Xuanling was upset by Wang Ke's words, and she felt a little resentful on her face, and said with a sneer: "Nephew, don't worry, it's not that the old man doesn't want to talk, but I just feel a little uncomfortable to speak."

Wang Ke didn't understand. Although Fang Xuanling could be regarded as an upright person, he had never formed a clique with anyone and formed a small group. He also devoted himself to his official affairs, but what? He dared to speak and act, he had never seen him so twisted like today, he couldn't tell the whole story for a long time.Could it be that this matter is for his family?Wang Ke couldn't help feeling suspicious.

Thinking of this, Wang Ke felt that it was necessary to cheat Fang Xuanling. It seems that this old guy would not take the initiative to tell the purpose of coming today if he didn't cheat him!
Wang Ke laughed and said: "Uncle, my nephew understands a little bit! Uncle who came here today must be because of brother Yizhi's affairs. Why, does uncle have any idea of ​​letting brother Yizhi enter an official career?"

This time Wang Ke can be regarded as completely breaking the matter, Fang Xuanling's purpose of coming today is for this matter.

This has to start with a list of appointments and removals this morning.As soon as Fang Xuanling came to his office in the morning, he began to look through the various documents sent in the morning as usual. On a memorial for personnel appointment and dismissal, Fang Xuanling saw the name of Changsun Wuji's Changsun Chong. In the list, and Chang Sun Chong is still a Beijing official, and has not been sent to other places.

Fang Xuanling took this list and came to Changsun Wuji's room, and asked Changsun Wuji what was going on. Changsun Wuji sent himself and Wang Ke to see Comrade Li Er, and what Comrade Li Er said, How Wang Ke dealt with it all was revealed one by one, and only then did Fang Xuanling know that this family cannot serve as officials in the court at the same time (specifically refers to civil officials, and they are both Beijing officials, and working in local areas is not included). Now it has begun to loosen, and it may be completely abolished in the future.

On the way back to his room, Fang Xuanling began to think about it. There are two boys in his family now. Let alone the second son's last love, he is still too young to be an official. Besides, this kid looks Those who like to dance with fists and sticks one day may only be promoted to a military position in the future.But my eldest son, Yi Zhi, has been reading poetry and books under his own teaching. In the past, because of the rules of the court, and I was worried about letting him be an official, I was afraid that without my help, he would become an official. If he did something wrong, wouldn't that hurt him!Now I have this opportunity to be an official in Chang'an, and I can take care of everything myself, which is an opportunity.

Going back to his office and sitting down, Fang Xuanling couldn't sit still. After thinking for a long time, he decided to come to Wang Ke. He knew that Wang Ke must be cats at home because he has been busy for so long. All came directly to the palace.

Now that Wang Ke has explained what he said, Fang Xuanling has no worries, and after talking about today's incident, he said directly: "I heard Mr. Changsun talk about this matter today. I don't know how to deal with this regulation now. That's why I took the liberty to come here to bother my nephew, and ask my nephew and this old man to make it clear!"

As soon as Wang Ke heard it, he knew that his guess was right. The old man had an idea in his heart, so he told Fang Xuanling all the conversations he had with Comrade Li Er in detail, and explained Comrade Li Er's current thoughts.

After finishing speaking, Wang Ke said to Fang Xuanling: "Uncle, my nephew thinks that it is better for Brother Yizhi not to enter the court directly. With Brother Yizhi's talent and learning, it is best to be able to participate in this year's autumn examination. In this way Entering the court, no one has any complaints. After all, they rely on their own talents and learning, and no one will think that it is because of their uncle's relationship. This will not damage the reputation of uncle and brother Yizhi. I don't know. What does uncle think?"

There is no reason why Fang Xuanling can't understand, doing this is completely different from Chang Sun Chong's entry into an official, and no one will say three or four at that time.Fang Xuanling also attached great importance to this point.

Now Fang Xuanling had fully understood Wang Ke's intentions, stood up and thanked Wang Ke again and again, Wang Ke refused to accept, the two walked until the gate of the palace, Fang Xuanling left.

(End of this chapter)