The Three Kingdoms started from fooling Jia Xu

Chapter 139 Has Madam Been Arranged Well and Laws Are Relaxed

Jingzhou, Xiangyang City.

It was winter, and the snow was falling.

The streets that used to be bustling with people became much deserted at this time, and a thin layer of snowflakes fell evenly, covering the city of Xiangyang in silver.

Outside the city, Zhang Xiu glanced at Xiangyang, couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and finally came back.

If it is two days later, the heavy snow will block the road, and it will be difficult to come back by then.

Approaching, at the gate of the city.

Jia Xu didn't make any publicity, but he led a few attendants to greet him. At this time, he cupped his hands and said loudly: "Welcome to the triumphant return of the lord."

Jia Xu's skirt and hair crown were covered with snowflakes, Zhang Xiu hurriedly got off the horse, picked it up personally, and then carefully wiped off the snowflakes with his sleeves.

"Wenhe doesn't need to be polite. During the time I'm away, I have Lao Wenhe handling government affairs. I really feel guilty." Looking at Jia Xu's gray hair, Zhang Xiu said with a guilty expression.

Jia Xu has suffered a lot since he joined the army.

Although he can manage internal affairs, he is good at intrigue and poisonous schemes, while Xu Shu is proficient in battle formation. As for Kuai Liang, he is not bad, but he is too utilitarian for his family.

Chen Qun and Cui Jun each have their own strengths, and one is good at formulating laws and regulations.One is not outstanding, but one is lacking in internal affairs.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu took a deep breath,

It seems that I have to take some time to go to Wollongong. Zhuge Liang should be seventeen or eighteen years old at this time, but hearing Xu Shu's praise, Zhuge Liang is already very talented.

Otherwise, how dare he compare himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi.

"Your Majesty, you are serious. This is Xu's duty." Jia Xu was flattered and bowed again.

Zhang Xiu helped him up, held his hand, and walked into the city regardless of the wind and snow.

Send it back to the mansion in person, and at the same time strictly ordered: "Wenhe, you can rest at ease today, and I will handle the government affairs myself."

"You take good care of the gate of the mansion. If you let me know that you have released the paper and left the mansion, I will not forgive you lightly." Zhang Xiu shouted to the generals on both sides of the mansion gate.

Listening to Zhang Xiu's words, Jia Xu's heart was full of turmoil. He was over half a hundred years old, and he was given by Zhang Xiu.
Looking at Zhang Xiu's leaving figure, Jia Xu shook her head and smiled wryly, "Hey, that's all, I'll take a day off today."

A few hectares, not far away.

Looking at Hu Che'er who was hurrying over, Zhang Xiu said seriously, "Have you made arrangements for Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Du?"

"My lord, don't worry, it's been arranged. It's next to Cao Cao's concubine's yard. My lord can do it then." Speaking of this, Hu Che'er smiled, with an expression that the lord understands.

"Eh!" Zhang Xiu was speechless, it was getting more and more outrageous.

He rolled his eyes and continued: "When I return to the mansion, I will tell you that I will go back at sunset, and I will send another person to invite Xu Shu to the general's mansion."

"No!" Hu Che'er nodded in response.

Shaoqing, will be in the mansion.

When the Chinese officials in the mansion saw Zhang Xiu coming, they all stood up to greet him.

Zhang Xiu waved his hand, looked at the documents piled up at the top, and shook his head, there are quite a lot of trivial matters in a state.

You know, this was screened by the civil servants.

Sitting down, Zhang Xiu took a sip of tea, calmed down and took a document, and glanced at it, the content was that the taxes of Changshaluo County were not up to par.

Zhang Xiu frowned slightly. In ancient times, the source of income for the imperial court depended entirely on taxes, but tax evasion was repeatedly prohibited, especially the poll tax, which allowed some aristocratic families to take advantage of loopholes and keep slaves to avoid taxes. It was really a cancer.

This ethos cannot be fostered, it must be eliminated.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu fell into deep thought. He was thinking about how the past dynasties dealt with such things.

For a long time, a cold light flashed in his eyes. It is forbidden in ancient and modern times to keep slaves and avoid taxes.

"Come on, tell Chen Qun to come over, and tell me that I have something important to discuss." Zhang Xiu slapped the paper and said in a low voice.

Jingzhou must be rigorous in its laws and regulations, and those who hear it are terrified. It is really impossible to collect evidence that the family is hiding slaves and directly send troops to destroy the family.

One family is not enough to destroy two families,

This kind of dumb has suffered a lot from aristocratic families in history.

I also took a look at the documents, most of which are related to population and taxes.In the farming era, the two are money, and almost all the problems are here.

boom,
Zhang Xiu patted the case on the table with a gloomy expression.

After a long time, Chen Qun arrived first.

Glancing at Zhang Xiu, he clasped his fists and said, "General, what are you calling the group for?"

Zhang Xiu didn't speak, but handed the document directly to Chen Qun,

The latter raised his eyebrows, took over and glanced up and down.

After a long time, Chen Qun frowned slightly, clasped his fists and said, "Slave keeping to avoid taxes has happened in ancient and modern times. It's not surprising. My lord wants to kill this matter?"

"Is there a good strategy?"

"Slave keeping and tax avoidance is the result of lax laws and government inaction. My lord can affirm the laws, and when necessary, kill chickens and monkeys, and order a thorough investigation of the matter."

"So, if you want to come to the aristocratic family, it will have some effect." Chen Qun clasped his fists and replied.

"If I want you to be the cruel official of Jingzhou, and decide on your own behalf, how dare you do it?" Zhang Xiu said solemnly with burning eyes.

The Chen family is well-known in Yingchuan, if this person enforces the law, even the Jingxiang seven clans would not dare to speak out.

Chen Qun frowned, lost in thought.

He represented the Chen family, and he couldn't accept it easily. After pondering for a long time, Chen Qun clasped his fists and replied: "Thank you for your kindness, general, but I have little talent and learning. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to be a cruel official. I hope the general will be replaced by someone else."

Zhang Xiu jumped up against the case and shouted: "I am a cruel official in Jingzhou, except you, Chen Qun, there is no one who can take office. If you don't answer, who dares to answer?"

"If you agree, then you will be famous in history. If you don't, then I may not tolerate you in Jingzhou."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xiu shook her sleeves and turned her back.

He wanted to be strict with the law before, but what he didn't expect was that all places still treat the law as a joke, so how can he not be angry?
Chen Qun lowered his head and raised his eyebrows slightly to look at Zhang Xiu.

He could see Zhang Xiu's determination. With Zhang Xiu's full support, it might be feasible. If he could promote a new law, it would be no problem to leave the history.

Thinking of this, Chen Qun bowed his hands.

"My lord, the group is willing to help, but strict laws are no joke, and the group needs the help of the lord, otherwise the strict laws are nothing but empty talk." Chen Qun looked solemn.

He didn't agree at the beginning because of his identity on the one hand, and the vision and strength of the executor on the other. The reason why he agreed was because he saw Zhang Xiu's desire.

Zhang Xiu turned around, helped Chen Qun by himself, and said with a solemn expression: "Today, I will have someone open the mansion for you, and strictly investigate any illegal activities."

"In addition, I personally give you the sword, you can mobilize the garrison in the city, kill first and then play, clean up the world for me, and restore the peace of Jingzhou."

"The group should do their best."

Chen Qun's expression was slightly agitated. This right can be described as outrageous. At the same time, it can be seen that Zhang Xiu trusts him.

In this way, he displayed his ideals and ambitions in the seven counties of Jingxiang, not seeking glory and wealth, but only seeking to leave a name in history.

"Chang Wen, you can discuss with Wen He later. He should have evidence of tax avoidance from various families in his hands, which can be used as an example to others."

"As for the seven clans in the city, I will beat them." Zhang Xiu said solemnly.

Only by effectively weakening the Jingzhou family can we improve the status of the government, increase taxes, improve the living standards of the people, and let them live a better life.

"Promise!" Chen Qun agreed, and confessed a few more words to Zhang Xiu, then took the file and went straight to Jia's mansion, thinking that Jia Xu would find it difficult to rest today.

Just as Chen Qun left, Xu Shu strode over.

Dust off the snowflakes on his clothes, Xu Shu clasped his fists and said in a deep voice, "My lord, I don't know what's the matter of calling you up to this point?"

　PS: Ask for a monthly ticket

　　
　
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