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    Seeing that Zhenwu was silent, Su Zhan couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His words were false and true, and he deliberately exaggerated the fact that the people owed money. The people owed money and food, but it was true, but the people who owed money and food were not the people, but the people who owed money and food.  The local gentry has always provided relief loans through the hands of the local gentry. On the one hand, the government could not spare enough manpower, and on the other hand, only through the local gentry could the local government have the guarantee of collecting loans.

    The reason why the local Jin gentry was allowed to default was because the officials gained enough benefits from it. Whether they were borrowing and collecting loans or selling money to make money, there was an agreed-upon share. The Jin gentry who dealt with it did not suffer any loss, and all the loans were loaned out at usury.  , for the common people, this has been the case for generations, and they have become accustomed to it. What's more, they have the idea that if they have more debts, they will not worry about it, and if they have many lice, they will not itch.

    After pondering for a long time, Zhenwu said: "Was there no disaster or famine during Garli's tenure? Didn't Shanxi province go out to sell food and lend money to the people during his tenure?"

    "Go back to the emperor." Governor Su Keji immediately bowed and said: "It is the responsibility of local officials to lend money to support the people. How can the Garli ignore it? The reason why the Garli can smooth out Shanxi's deficit is that the province's  The fire cost was increased to two cents and five cents, and in the name of building ancestral temples and temples, the gentry and the common people were ordered to pay donations, and they used all means to extort local wealthy merchants."

    Zhenwu nodded slightly after hearing this. He had heard a lot about Gali's evil deeds in the capital. He had used the Jiangnan scientific research case to take off Gali's hat in one fell swoop. He had collected many of his deeds.  , the fire cost of one tael of silver was increased to two cents and five cents. This was really an outrageous move. It is no wonder that he was able to wipe out Shanxi's deficit and make a huge profit.

    After thinking for a while, he asked: "What is the current fire consumption in Shanxi?"

    "Go back to the emperor." Su Keji hurriedly bowed and said: "When I took over, the public resentment was boiling, which would inevitably lead to a civil uprising. When I took office, I reduced the fire fee to one penny. Except for the main taxes, there was no  Other miscellaneous taxes.¡±

    It¡¯s not cheap at all, but Zhenwu is determined to abolish Huohu.  Unwilling to ask more questions about this, he glanced at Su Zhan and asked, "You are very aware of the shortcomings of local money and food shortages. Do you have any good strategies to eliminate and curb it?"

    This is a huge article, and it is something that offends officials all over the world. How dare Su Zhan dare to speak carelessly, and he was unprepared in advance.  However, he reacted quickly enough and knew that this was an excellent opportunity. Zhenwu liked innovation, which was known to the whole country. If he could perform well in clearing up the deficit, he would definitely win the favor of Zhenwu.

    After thinking for a moment, he bowed and replied: "Back to the Emperor. As far as the situation in Shanxi is concerned, it is almost impossible to cure the deficit. Preparing for war and famine, raising the price of grain, and providing relief loans are all inseparable from warehousing grain. If you want to curb the deficit,  It is necessary to strip away the various functions of warehousing, and there is no good solution for the hasty opinions of slaves."

    Stripping away the various functions of warehousing?  Zhenwu's heart moved when he heard this. This was the point. If the grain storage was only used to prepare for war and famine, it would not be said that the deficit could be eradicated in one fell swoop.  At least it can significantly reduce the amount of the deficit. This idea is correct. However, how to divest it is not an easy task. The lending can be taken over by the "Four Dahengs", but relief and peace can stabilize food prices.  But it's quite tricky.

    This matter must be done slowly, and there is no need to rush. Zhenwu glanced at Su Keji and Su Zhan, and then asked in a deep voice: "I have sent supervisors to various prefectures and counties in the northern provinces to supervise relief matters. I heard that there are supervisors in Shanxi.  His whereabouts are unknown, is there any problem?"

    When Zhenwu mentioned this matter, Su Keji hurriedly bowed and said cautiously: "Back to the emperor, it rained heavily. After the drought eased, the supervisors in various places were quite relaxed and went out to travel to gain experience. After hearing the report, the slaves were worried about the supervisors.  To ensure safety, officials from all prefectures and counties were strictly ordered to deploy manpower to accompany them to prevent accidents.

    So far, no officials from the prefectures or counties have reported any accidents to the supervisors, nor have they reported any cases where the whereabouts of the supervisors are unknown. Since the emperor heard about it, his servants immediately issued a document ordering all prefectures and counties to conduct strict investigations.  "

    It seemed that nothing happened to the three supervisors. Zhenwu glanced at them and said: "The supervisors who are assigned to serve as supervisors in various places are all selected from the best. I have already issued strict orders. If any accident occurs to any supervisor, local officials will be severely punished."  "It's best if nothing happens. With my instructions, the supervisors from the surrounding prefectures and counties in Taiyuan will rush to Fu Yamen to see you the day after tomorrow."

    "Hey. I obey the order." Su Keji hurriedly bowed, but he was secretly wary in his heart, guessing that Zhenwu would ask about his participation in the impeachment of Zhao Fengzhao, the prefect of Taiyuan.

    However, Zhenwu had no intention of asking about those nonsense things. Historically, local governors criticized each other or superior officials participated in impeachment of inferior officials. This could not be distinguished in a few words. He did not want to waste his energy on this and let Ma Qi  Go and deal with it with Wang Tuan and the others.

    What he was thinking about was how to deal with the three of them. This was what he should consider at the moment.  In order to claim credit and make up for the shortfall, these three people embezzledHe could not condone this matter, and he could not tolerate it, but it would not be conducive to the stability of the government if it was dealt with too harshly, and it would not be conducive to the stability of the government.  The river control project has been fully launched.  Another point: How big did they spread the stalls during this river control project?  Check these things in detail one by one.

    After thinking and weighing for a long time, he said in a deep voice: "For your own selfish interests, you have ignored my strict orders not to embezzle and divert disaster relief, wantonly deducted and diverted disaster relief money and food, and ignored the life and death of the victims. In fact, you are deceiving the emperor and neglecting the superiors, and ruining the people."  It will bring disaster to the country." After a slight pause, he continued: "I will remove Kui from the post of Zuo Du Yushi of the Imperial Procuratorate and order him to be fully responsible for the project to eradicate floods in Taiyuan. Su Keji and Su Zhan will be temporarily dismissed from their posts and stay in office to fully assist Kui.  Narrative.¡±

    Hearing this decree, both of them felt relieved. Although the punishment of dismissal and retention was severe, there was an opportunity to redeem the merits. But what does it mean to add "temporary" in front of it?  The two of them did not dare to think too much and hurriedly kowtowed: "I will thank you for your kindness."

    Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "Kneel down and ask the officials outside the door to go back to the Yamen to handle their errands."

    After the two people retreated, Zhenwu also stood up and moved a little. He glanced at the dazzling sunshine outside, and then slowly walked in the hall. Shanxi is not far or close to the capital, and the annual taxes  Not much, and Shanxi people still have a pioneering spirit in their bones, so it is ideal to use it as a pilot project. When he was in Beijing, he intended to try to abolish consumption in Shanxi. The gentry will receive food and serve as one, and it is strictly prohibited  The squire took all the money and grain, defaulted on money and grain, and other measures.

    Even the gentry supervisor who was arguing with the ministers in the study wanted to try it out first to see what the pros and cons were. He deliberately brought Fang Bao along with him because he planned to let Fang Bao take charge of the whole government and try to implement it to see the effect.  , of course, the most suitable mansion for the trial should be Taiyuan. After all, the gentry near the provincial capital are of high quality, have a broad vision, and are also very influential.

    He didn't expect the officials in Taiyuan to dig such a big hole. He also saw it all the way into the city. The Fenhe River management project was quite large-scale. He heard that the surrounding small rivers were also started at the same time to cure the floods in Taiyuan. Kuisu dared to think about it.  He is also very courageous. He wants to imitate Tianjin's practice of cutting the bends and straightening the Haihe River to achieve a blockbuster effect, so that all the ministers who can enter the upper house are old. I am afraid there are many ministers who have this idea.

    This year Kesu is only forty this year. He is in the prime of life and is quite talented. Now that Lao Ba is in power, it is normal for him to have this idea. What Zhenwu needs now are ministers who dare to think and act. After all, innovation is  We need young, promising and courageous ministers, but this guy is a little too courageous. He dares to cut off such a big project first and then finish it. If he doesn't sharpen it, I'm afraid it will never end well.

    Outside the second door, Prince Yinyin of Dun was sitting in the hall, drinking tea uneasily, but his eyes glanced at the second door corridor from time to time. He was really worried about Kuexu. Kuexu was not only a member of the Eighth Party.  Member, I have a very deep personal relationship with him, otherwise he wouldn't have let loose last night.

    When he saw Su Keji and Su Zhan coming out with bare heads, Yinzhen couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart. Have they been dismissed from their posts?  Is Zhenwu furious?  I'm afraid that Kui Xu won't be able to get any favors from him. The two people he saw didn't look sad, so he felt a little relieved that things were probably not as bad as he imagined.

    Seeing Yinyin sitting in the hall, Su Keji and Su Zhan hurriedly came forward to say hello. Yinyin waved his hand and said, "What is the emperor's intention?"

    "Go back to your lord." Su Keji hurriedly bowed and said: "I will remove Kuixu from the post of Zuodu Censor of the Imperial Procuratorate and order him to be fully responsible for the project to eradicate floods in Taiyuan. The two of us will temporarily remove our posts and stay in office to fully assist Kuixu."

    Yinqi couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard that Kuexu was only dismissed from the post of Zuodu Censor of the Duchayuan.  Although he was removed from the post of Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he still had the title of second grade and was fully responsible for the river control project. He still had a chance to turn around. It seemed that Zhenwu still took good care of Ba Ge and his feelings.

    At that moment, he smiled and said: "Don't cry in mourning. Thunder, rain and dew are all God's grace. There is still a chance for reinstatement even if you are dismissed and still in office. Didn't the emperor give you the opportunity to redeem your merits? Don't say that I didn't remind you.  , Your Majesty really likes to settle old accounts and new accounts together, be more clean and take good care of the people below, you are now in a state of incompetence."

    Su Keji nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty's kind words will definitely be remembered by your subordinates."

    A guard came over quickly and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, Fan Yubin has brought some seasonal fruits to present to the Emperor."

    ??Yinqi waved to Su Keji and asked, "Have they been checked?"

    "Master Da has checked it in detail, there is no problem." The guard hurriedly bowed and replied.

    "Yeah." Yinzhen nodded and said, "The emperor has appointed you to stay here. Don't go too far. Let him in. You all behave yourself.Don't embarrass the emperor.  "

    "I don't dare, I wait." The guard hurriedly bowed and retreated.  (To be continued)

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