The Ming Dynasty started with caution

"Master, Master Zhang has sent someone to Beijing." He Neng held the envelope in his hand.

After reading the code and confirming that it was Zhang Xian's letter, Yan Chengjin opened the letter: Fangshan County Magistrate rejected Zhang Xian's request and put forward many conditions.

The most important thing is to move the workshop and market to Fangshan.

"The county magistrate who is a good thief will be regarded as a top performer in future generations."

This move by Fangshan County Magistrate is to attract investment.

If the workshops and markets are moved there, Fangshan will receive a lot of tax money.

Forced requisition without reason will also lead to impeachment if it is reported to His Majesty.

Move the workshop and market there, Gonzo is not his son...

Yan Chengjin thought for a while and said to He Neng: "Let Wang Busui go to Fangshan and buy the land."

In a place where the good land is large, if you want to expand, you need to encroach on the good land.

Fangshan is close to Liangxiang, and the land in Nankang Township is quite good.

Gonzo did not want to give the land to Liangxiang in vain, but would sell it to the gentry.

There were many loopholes in the laws of the Ming Dynasty. Officials were not allowed to buy land or houses wherever they were assigned. Violators will be flogged for fifty years, dismissed from their posts, and put into official positions in their fields and residences.

In other words, officials are not allowed to buy a house in their office.

Otherwise, you will be hit fifty times.

However, most of the officials serving in the capital bought mansions.

Land was not allowed to be traded privately and had to beg from Emperor Hongzhi. After Zhu Yuanzhang, the phenomenon of land donation became more and more serious. It is not surprising that the county magistrate gave a piece of land to the gentry.

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Beijing, Juwei Tower.

Qiao Xinyuan spent a lot of money to find out about Yan Chengjin.

Nowadays, whoever can seize the Silk Road in the northwest will be the richest man dominating the northwest.

Just as he was thinking, the servant walked in: "Master Qiao, Liangxiang sent people to Fangshan and wanted to rent a piece of land in Fangshan. What should I do?"

Qiao Xinyuan asked: "Where did you get the news?"

"It was Liu Tong from the Fangshan Yamen who said it. He was working as a doorman in the Yamen. The Fangshan County Grand Master did not agree and wanted to move the Liangxiang workshop to Fangshan," the servant said.

Liangxiang gathers merchants from heaven, and there is an endless stream of merchants, no less than those from Jiangnan.

This woke up Qiao Xinyuan.

He has many businesses and workshops, concentrated in Shanxi. When goods are transported to Liangxiang and the capital for trade, they have to pay taxes when they pass through the currency customs.

Moreover, when a large number of people are escorted, wages and food rations must be paid.

"There is no land in Liangxiang, but there is in Fangshan! If the workshop is built in Fangshan, and the goods are transported to Liangxiang to sell... quickly, go and invite Mr. Jiao."

Qiao Xinyuan stood up excitedly, wishing he could rush to Fangshan now and buy the land.

However, since he is a gentry, the magistrate of Fangshan may not appreciate him.

Jiao Fang is the right minister of the Ministry of official affairs.

The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the assessment and promotion of officials, and the three-year plan is about to come.

Which official in the world is not afraid of the officials?

Soon, Jiao Fang came to Juwei Tower and said unhappily: "There are many public officials in the capital, so I need to avoid some taboos."

Qiao Xinyuan held a banquet and apologized: "If it wasn't an emergency, I wouldn't dare bother my uncle."

Jiao Fang's face moved slightly. Being called uncle by someone older than herself felt... a bit subtle.

Qiao Xinyuan's aunt was born from his father's concubine and was many years younger than him.

Jiao Fang said impatiently: "Whatever you want to do, just say it."

"The students want to rent a piece of land in Fangshan, but Zhang Xian, the magistrate of Liangxiang, also likes this piece of land." Qiao Xinyuan said with a smile.

This matter also required him to come forward. Jiao Fang snorted lightly. He didn't bother to deal with the gentry. The concubine begged in his ear for a long time before she came to see her.

"Are you directing me to do something?"

Qiao Xinyuan made a puff and knelt down on the ground: "My nephew doesn't dare, I want to ask my uncle..."

"I'll send someone to Fangshan to inform you.

Your Majesty's investigation is very strict. Don't instigate women to bother me anymore. I will only help you once, and I will kick her out the next time. "

The purpose of giving a concubine is to instigate the official to seek personal gain. Losing the concubine is a small matter, but losing the official title is a big deal.

Jiao Fang felt offended.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate inspected hundreds of officials. He had a deep friendship with Wu Kuan, the Imperial Censor, so he dared to help Qiao Xinyuan once, but he was afraid that it would be reported to His Majesty.

Anyway, such a trivial matter should not be reported to His Majesty.

Jiao Fang put down the wine glass: "This wine is good. I'll send someone to deliver some to my house later."

Qiao Xinyuan was ecstatic and nodded repeatedly.

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Yanfu,

Wang Busui came to the main hall anxiously. If he failed this time, would the young master beat him?

I heard from the young master that this land will be used to build a winery and wine cellar.

Even the wine is brewed.

"Master, three hundred acres of land in Nankang Village... was bought by Qiao Xinyuan. The villain offered twice the price, but he didn't sell it. The county magistrate seems to have been possessed."

The day before yesterday, the magistrate of Fangshan still wanted some money.

Not selling at twice the price?

Yan Chengjin felt something was strange, so he sent an officer from the Metropolitan Procuratorate to Fangshan for a small visit to find out.

I was on duty at the Metropolitan Procuratorate and read the Ming Dynasty Laws.

Unconsciously, half a day passed and Zheng Qian said: "My lord, I found out. The yamen servant said that Gongzuo met Jiao Fang's servant first, and then rented the land to Qiao Xinyuan."

The three-year plan is coming soon, and officials and county magistrates from various places are going to the capital for assessment.

They all looked for connections to curry favor with the officials.

Good performance in assessment will lead to promotion and salary increase.

Jiao Fang's methods were extremely clever. During the Zhengde period, Liu Jian fought with him several times. The civil servants collectively wrote a memorial to Zhu Houzhao to kill Liu Jin.

Liu Jian and others were full of confidence. However, Jiao Fang secretly gave Liu Jin advice and wiped out all of them.

If this person stays in the court, he may be a huge threat in the future.

Jiao Fang is different from Tu Yu, Zhou Jing, Bai Gui and others.

Although Tu Yu, Zhou Jing and others are called the six ministers of clay, they are gentlemen.

Jiao Fang is a complete villain, the kind who hires assassins to kill people.

He should be the biggest opponent Yan Chengjin has encountered since his impeachment. He usually keeps silent in the court. Unexpectedly, the Shanxi merchants invited him out.

This matter is not enough to be 100% sure to impeach Jiao Fang.

Yan Chengjin does not plan to write his impeachment for the time being.

"Help me to transfer Gong Zuo's family files."

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Shuntian Prefecture,

Liu Qing was lying in the backyard to take a nap, taking a break during the trial.

"My lord, it's bad, something happened in Fangshan."

Liu Qing opened his eyes, looked at the officer holding the urgent memorial in his hand, and blamed: "There is no case every day, why are you so busy!"

You can't calm down after reading the urgent memorial, this is a rebellion, the officer presented the urgent memorial to him.

Liu Qing only took a glance, his face suddenly changed, he sat up and shouted: "Enter the palace, where is my official's black gauze hat?!"

"Don't worry, sir, send someone to Fangshan first, just in case it's a false alarm..." the prefect advised.

Liu Qing was in a hurry, and he actually forgot, and hurriedly sent someone to Fangshan to check.

An hour later, he hurried into the palace and presented the urgent report to the cabinet.

Li Dongyang looked at the urgent report, then looked at Liu Qing: "Reporting to His Majesty, don't take it lightly, is what is said in this urgent report true?"

"I sent the yamen runners to see, and they did beat the soldiers, and they wanted to set fire to the county government, but they were stopped by the yamen runners." Liu Qing said.

Li Dongyang did not dare to neglect it, and sent the memorial to the Huagai Palace, waiting for Emperor Hongzhi to summon him.

After a while, Xiao Jing came out and announced: "Your Majesty is waiting, please go in quickly, the three adults?"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the urgent report and frowned: "How dare the people of Nankang Village set fire to the government office?"

The Ming Dynasty law requires that no matter where in the county or state, as long as a capital crime is committed, the emperor must be informed.

Liu Qing sweated and said: "Maybe there is some exaggeration, but I sent people to Fangshan and they did beat the government officials."