Luo nine needles

Chapter 23

What nonsense is this old official talking about.

When I asked them in the past, they always pretended to be deaf and dumb, their speech was confused, and they couldn't explain one thing clearly over and over again.

I didn't ask anything today, and the words were so clear and straightforward!What is it other than being possessed by a demon?
Ning Lushi is also an old official with a higher status than this Cao official, and has a filial and honest status. When the magistrate is unable to take charge, he can take charge of the entire government office.

As a bureaucrat for decades, Ning Lushi is very clear about all the personnel and affairs in his jurisdiction with his eyes closed. Compared with Zhou Zhifu, who is not familiar with the place where he was born, it is more convenient for him to do things.

So at this moment, Ning Lushi is helping to check the land tax in Xia County.

"Old Cao, what are you talking about?" Zhou Zhifu was displeased, "Ning Lu worked hard and didn't go home for several days, so don't make people feel cold."

Li Dian Cao took out a scroll from his sleeve and put it on the table: "When Ning Lu finishes his work with due diligence, you should be chilled."

Zhou Zhifu held the teacup still, frowned and asked, "What is this?"

"This is the tax account for one county and one season below." Cao Lidian said, "I accidentally found a copy and copied it."

He said and took out another scroll.

"This is the account book for Ning Lushi's checked tax items to be reported. The old man happened to see it and copied a copy."

What a coincidence, what a coincidence, of course the prefect Zhou would not believe this kind of nonsense, how could such confidential things be obtained easily, as the prefect, sometimes he couldn't see it even if he wanted to.

The meaning in this old official's words is to show off his ability - connections.

His network is no less than that of Ning Lushi, and he can even bite Ning Lushi secretly.

Zhou Zhifu glanced at him, reached out to pick up the scroll and opened it.

The room was quiet and silent, standing and sitting on the ground casting shadows, and suddenly Zhou Zhifu slammed the scroll in his hand, the candle flames danced, pulling the shadows on the ground and baring their teeth and claws.

"Too much deceit!" Zhou Zhifu shouted, got up and paced back and forth.

Cao Lidian picked up the scroll on the ground: "Your Excellency didn't know it when he came here. Ning Lushi started as a bookkeeper. His father, grandfather and him have been working in the yamen for three generations. Your Excellency has finished checking the fields this time. Taxes, not only can’t have a good impression on the superior, but also increase the tax on the subordinates, fill in the gaps, and must be different from the inside and outside. Only he would rather record things, get a good reputation for hard work, and earn money A sum of..."

He said and pointed to the account book.

"Actually, this is only part of it. If you check more accounts, you will know where those omissions and deficiencies have gone."

"Although Ning Lushi is just an official, life at home is easy."

Zhou Zhifu sneered in his heart, of course he knew.

In fact, most of his anger was feigned. Although he came here for a short time, the experience of more than half a year was not pleasant. He sat here in Xucheng, always separated by a floor, and was blocked by this Ning Lu incident.

The land tax inspection this time also had to let Ning Lu do the work—if he was not allowed to go, it would be delayed for a long time.

It's a different result if you can't make the difference with the top, or if you don't make the difference.

"I thought he would at least save me some face." Governor Zhou said in a deep voice.

"Yes, don't worry, my lord. Ning Lushi has always acted properly. He won't make it difficult for you to get off the stage. He will definitely help you solve the problem." Cao Lidian laughed, "It's just that, in the future..."

In the future, there will be more times when the adult will rely on Ning Lushi to make the road go smoothly.

Relying on others to walk, no matter how smooth it is, there are still constraints, it is always unpleasant, and it is also very humiliating to officials.

Zhou Zhifu also knew very well in his heart that this is actually the usual method of subordinate officials. Anyway, they only work in one place for a few years. Well, everyone does not violate the water of the river. If you tear your face, the petty official is not afraid of wearing shoes with bare feet, and the official will inevitably get into trouble.

Of course, it's not that there is no way, the majestic sheriff has to be restrained by villains.

After all, he is just an official.

As long as the entangled relationship of the subordinate staff in the local area is torn apart.

These subordinate officials have always taken care of each other with their lips and teeth, and it is difficult to pry them.

Now……

Zhou Zhifu glanced at Cao Lidian, stopped talking about the situation, and asked directly: "Do you have any enmity with Ning Lu?"

Otherwise, why bother to pass the knife in the middle of the night?
Cao Li Dian said: "Where, where, the new emperor is diligent and has the intention to rectify the affairs of officials. Your lord is really different from the previous officials. Although we are just a small official and live in the local area, we also hope that the official affairs will be clear and the people will be safe and peaceful. Ning Lu's affairs have been fighting for a long time, his family is running rampant in Xu Cheng, and the people are miserable..."

Heh, it’s still for the people to eliminate harm, Zhou Zhifu laughed in his heart, who would believe it, it’s just black and white...
Zhou Zhifu didn't care about these high-sounding words and the praise of him, only two of them.

I wait.

"So, there are quite a few people with the same thoughts as you?" Zhou Zhifu asked.

Cao Lidian said: "They are all idlers, but everyone has money and strength to contribute."

Oh, and money gives money.

money.

People make money, birds die for food, and everyone is intertwined to support each other for what, but for the benefit, so naturally there are enough benefits, and they can also attack each other.

I don't know how much this old official paid, but he was able to mobilize so much manpower. By chance, he was handed over the account books that Ning Lushi had handled, and recruited troops for him.

Zhou Zhifu took a look at the old official, and sure enough, these subordinate officials should not be underestimated. They seem to be nothing, but they can have this method.

"The law has its own rules. No matter whether you are an official or an official, if you break the law, you should be punished." Zhou Zhifu said slowly.

As soon as he came, he wanted to remove Ning Lushi, an eyesore.

In the past decade or so, political affairs have been chaotic, officials have been corrupted, and the King Jin’s treason case has seriously damaged the vitality of the court. The new emperor succeeded to the throne and vowed to sweep away the serious illness. Make a career.

It's just that many things are easier said than done. He has not achieved anything in half a year since he came here, and he is still restrained every step of the way.

Since the opportunity came to his door, he certainly would not refuse it.

"However, since Ning Lu dares to do things, he must be cautious." Zhou Zhifu said again, pointing to the scroll, "I'm not sure, relying on these alone will not only harm him, but will scare the snake."

"Thank you, my lord, for your reminder." Cao Lidian thanked him respectfully, and said, "Many things in Ning Lu's affairs are hidden in the dark, and it is true that it is not easy to move, but there is one thing that is in the open. , and confuse him."

Zhou Zhifu groaned, and asked with his eyes.

Cao Lidian smiled: "Ning Lushi's nephew, Ning 24 Lang."

……

.......
When the box door was kicked open, Ning 24 Lang was still sleeping soundly with his flagon in his arms.

"What are you doing!" He complained angrily, looking at the guard in front of him without any fear.

He is very familiar with these servants.

They all drank together.

right here.

"If my uncle asked you to come, you should go back first, I know, I will go home by myself." He yawned and said.

But these guards didn't laugh and laugh like they used to, and the hands holding his shoulders were like iron tongs.

"Ning Lin! You've been accused of domineering in Yurou Township, please go to the Yamen." The leader of the officials shouted sullenly.

Ning 24lang blinked, what nonsense?
Fish and meat village?Domineering?Why should they be taken to the Yamen?
He looked at the servant.

"Zhang Laizi, are you out of your mind? Don't you often do these things? Catch me? Why don't you catch yourself—"

As soon as the officer's expression changed, he raised his hand and slapped him, until the rest of Ning Lin's words turned into a mouthful of blood and two teeth flew out.

Without waiting for Ning 24 Lang to howl, he picked up someone's sock lying on the ground and stuffed it into Ning 24 Lang's mouth.

"Drag away!"

(End of this chapter)