Soon, Li Hui's two-day vacation was over. Even if he didn't want to, he had to go to the Ministry of Revenue to hand over to Liu Berson after going to court.

He walked out with his head drooped, not wanting Su Zhen to directly block his way.

Oh, you've only been able to endure it for a few days. Are you so out of control?
"Is there something wrong, Mr. Hou?"

"Something happened. There was a relative in my Su family who was missing..."

"Master Marquis wants to say that my wife is very similar to your missing relative, right? Stop talking nonsense. Who would believe such a false lie? My wife knows the truth. She has a household registration, a provenance, and has nothing to do with you at all. As for your nephew’s bad debts, I can’t write him off.”

"Li Hui, I think I have no quarrel with you. Why do you keep having quarrels with me again and again?"

"Because you don't do human affairs." Li Hui said frankly, "What did you do and how did you do it during those years when you were stationed in the northern border? You have no memory at that time? The climate in the northern border is so harsh, what did you do to the soldiers stationed in the northern military camp? What happened?

Your daughter is very considerate. She sends things to the north every year. What do you do with the things you send? Do you want me to help you reminisce? Mr. Su Hou, people are doing it and God is watching. Three archways are good, but many unjust archways will not save you. "

"It's a joke, do you have any evidence for what you said?"

Li Hui rolled his eyes in disgust and strode forward. When he passed by him, he bumped into him and said loudly:

"If I had evidence, I would have joined you a long time ago. How can I still argue with you here? Go back and tell your daughter that if you have nothing to do, don't bother my wife. My wife is precious, and most people don't see her."

Naturally, Marquis Zhenyuan couldn't stand such a big thorn in Su Zhen's face. He was about to go to the Imperial Study Room to complain, but was stopped directly by Zhou Fang.

"Why should the Marquis be angry with the villagers? Yesterday Mr. Cui, the Minister of Household Affairs, gave the official an account book, but the official didn't have time to read it."

After a few words, Su Zhen's angry face finally became a little flustered, but he still said strong and calmly:

"Then I will delay Mr. Zhou from going back to look at the account books. I'll take my leave."

When he came out of the palace again, Li Hui had disappeared, and there was another person in the carriage - his father-in-law, Mr. Gu.

"Why are you here? These are extraordinary times. The Yan family wants to deal with us."

"My people have brought back a message."

Why is there any news again? It’s not over!
Su Zhen didn't ask. He had to tell him whether he asked or not.

"Li Hui's wife is a child bride, not the daughter of Yujiatun Yuhuai."

"What did you say?! So many people were sent out to inquire, but what did they find out?"

"Stop yelling, she must be it. Are you going to do something? If you don't, I will do it. Back then, the money of the Cheng family's young lady went into your and my pockets. How can Yan Yunchen know that you and I are related to each other? Survive?"

Old Man Gu said the last sentence in a low voice, but it was full of intimidation.

Su Zhen's Adam's apple moved slightly, and it took him a while to find his voice and said:

"Nothing is controlled. If we do it now, it will be 30% to 70%, and success will be 30%."

"That's why I asked your people to take action and kill Old Man Pang's son. Anyway, it was your people who did it, son, so you should do your best, son."

He got out of the carriage after saying that, leaving no room for Su Zhen to say "no".

Yongxi, who had been observing secretly, gestured behind him, and then quickly left to meet Dexi at Hubu.

Since Li Hui joined the Account Department, the seven thick stacks of account books on the table have given him a headache. Before he could get used to it, two more people came and moved a lot, and then stood aside politely. Soon, Liu Berson and Cui Shangshu came in together. They first said congratulations, and then prepared to start the handover.

"Master Liu, wait a moment. I can't complete these things myself."

"This is what I do on a daily basis."

"Then Mr. Liu is awesome, I admire him." After saying that, he ignored it and turned to look at the other two people and asked, "Are you two the only ones I have?"

"Sir, there are five more, but they all have colds."

"A collective cold? Are you going to give me some power?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

The light words immediately made everyone confused. No one expected him to speak so bluntly, even if he meant this, he couldn't say it clearly.

Seeing this, Cui Shangru cleared his throat and said:
"Master Li has misunderstood. How can a person not get sick if he eats whole grains? What's more, the Ministry of Finance is very busy these past two days."

"Xiaoguan knows that the Ministry of Revenue is very busy, otherwise I wouldn't be able to ask Lord Shangshu for two days' leave."

Cui Shangshu, Liu Berson, and Lin Chensong, another Minister of Household Affairs, suddenly changed their expressions due to the meaningful words.

Li Hui ignored him, turned to look at the other two people, and said coldly:

"If either of you is free, go and inform. You can take leave if you are sick, but you must have a leave note from the Taiyuan Hospital. Otherwise, I will treat you as absenteeism. I don't need to tell you what the consequences of absence will be."

When the two officials heard this, they looked at Cui Shangshu, but before he could speak, Li Hui slapped the table with a bang and said:

"If I'm not mistaken, you two should be my subordinates. Why, I can't give you orders? Or is it that whatever the Ministry of Revenue does must be approved by Lord Shangshu?"

With no respect for anyone, one of the officials quickly turned around and left.

Cui Shang's nose was almost crooked because of his bookishness, but now it was difficult to speak. After all, this person is the person appointed by the emperor, and he is also a popular person in front of the emperor. In addition, Mr. Zhou reminded him yesterday that he had to endure his dissatisfaction.

"Master Li, Master Liu is anxious to return home, so you must complete the docking within five days."

"Yes, Master Cui, I will do my best, but I can't complete it due to lack of manpower, and I have no choice. But don't worry, sir. I will personally explain the reason to the emperor, and I will definitely not harm the minister."

He keeps saying "I will think about you", but what is actually going on is in the eyes of the beholder and the wise.

"Okay, Mr. Li can make his own arrangements. I will not be involved. Mr. Liu, please make sure you have clear communication before you leave. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, don't blame the Accounts Department for calling you back."

Cui Shangshu is now choosing to protect himself wisely and retreat bravely, but it is not the time for him to retire yet. He has to wait until he gets this year's salary extension. Liu Berson gritted his molars and responded, scolding Cui Shangshu in his heart.

Although there are some accounts that are clearly done, they simply cannot stand up to scrutiny. Now he has picked him clean and left him to clean up the mess. He is indeed an old fox.

In line with the principle of "I am not good, no one wants to be good", Liu Berson breathed a sigh of relief, sat down next to Li Hui, and chatted with him warmly.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, no wonder!


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