I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 105: Bao Xiren is with the father-in-law all day long, and he wants to rape Xiren all his life
Inside the Chui Gong Hall, there was silence.

The officials were all savoring Su Liang's words.

Su Liangzhi's words exposed the illusion that "paper is cheap and hurts the people" and "one paper supports a city".

Bai Yuanshan, the magistrate of Shuzhou, acted on the surface to promote trade.

In fact, it is a kind of gambling that uses the interests of the people to seek political achievements.

It is a vicious act of maliciously manipulating the price of mulberry paper and using the hegemony of the government to forcibly tie the people to business operations.

final result--

Businessmen made money, government agencies increased taxes, and officials such as Bai Yuanshan increased their political achievements.

However, the reputation of Shuzhou mulberry paper will be gradually ruined and abandoned by the market, and the people at the bottom who rely on paper for a living will lose their jobs.

This is like fishing in a dry lake, killing a chicken to get the eggs.

This is a mistake made by local officials who lacked knowledge and were eager for success.

It was a mistake that he made because he was overjoyed in his achievements, deceived the world and stole his reputation, and never considered the issues from the perspective of the common people.

He must be held responsible for the wrong decisions he made on the spur of the moment.

The court allowed local officials to experiment and even make mistakes.

But the premise is that the original intention must be for the country, the country, and the people of the world.

Bai Yuanshan's behavior was from the wrong starting point.

It is even very likely that he knew that this move was a waste of money, but he still chose to do it for the sake of his official career.

There are not a few local officials like this.

……

At this time.

Ouyang Xiu, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and a member of the Imperial Academy, stood up.

"In the official family, the chief official of a state is responsible for the fate of the people of the state. Bai Yuanshan made wrong decisions for his personal career and political achievements. He should be held responsible for this. He should be severely punished and let the world know about it, so that local officials can take it as a Quit!”

"The key to reform is to enrich the country and the people. Anyone who performs gimmicks for personal political achievements and ultimately causes damage to the interests of the people should be severely punished, and the people cannot ultimately bear all the consequences!"

Zhao Zhen nodded.

Rights are rights, and responsibilities are responsibilities. You cannot have rights without responsibilities.

Some local officials in the Song Dynasty did live too comfortably and took too many opportunistic ways.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said, "Su Jingming, I order you to write down what you said today in two days. This matter should be known to the world."

"I obey," Su Liang said with cupped hands.

"Fan Jingren, I order you to rush to Shuzhou immediately and thoroughly investigate the situation in Shuzhou."

"I obey." Shi Fan Zhen, the imperial censor in the palace, said with his hands raised. He is an expert in examining such cases.

"As for Bai Yuanshan, the magistrate of Shuzhou, Zhongshu will first remove him from office, and then punish him according to the situation. He must not be given a lenient sentence!"

"I obey!" Du Yan, Wu Yu, and Chen Zhizhong handed over their hands at the same time.

"Then... let's end the discussion today!"

Zhao Zhen was about to get up and leave when Bao Zheng suddenly stood up.

"Officials, wait a minute, I still have something to say."

Zhao Zhen looked puzzled and said, "Bao Qing, is there anything else you want to report?"

Bao Zheng looked around.

"Guan family, if Su Jingming hadn't been there today, I'm afraid we would all have been deceived by Bai Yuanshan. I'm thinking that this matter is not only Bai Yuanshan's fault, but also the official family and everyone here is at fault!"

"In terms of research on paper, many colleagues are better than Su Jingming; in terms of local governance experience and understanding of business matters, many colleagues are better than Su Jingming. Why is it that only Su Jingming discovered this among the Manchu officials? Fallacy?"

"I believe that there is a serious trend of laziness in the court. Everyone should reflect on themselves. If Su Jingming has to rely on Su Jingming to discover everything, he will be exhausted and the Song Dynasty will not be able to prosper!" Bao Bao Zheng suddenly amplified his voice.

Bao Zheng is indeed Bao Zheng.

After learning about Kaifeng Mansion, he did not forget to fulfill his duties as an admonishing officer.

These words reprimanded everyone except Su Liang, including Zhao Zhen who was sitting in the upper position.

Although Bao Zheng's words don't sound very good, they are reasonable and difficult to refute.

In the Chui Gong Hall, everyone bowed their heads and remained silent.

Zhao Zhen also looked embarrassed.

Not long ago, he also gave Shuzhou Fei Bai Shu.

This Fei Baishu undoubtedly aggravated Bai Yuanshan's bad behavior, but we can't let him, an official, apologize in court!
Officials are actually capable of discovering this fallacy.

However, many officials simply do not regard the local official investment strategy as their own business.

They were all concerned about whether Bai Yuanshan should be severely punished for causing three paper merchants to burn to death. They subconsciously ignored whether the Shuzhou executive's investment strategy was correct or not.

This is caused by laziness and bad habits of being an official.

Of course, there is also Zhao Zhen's connivance.

In the main hall, it suddenly became quiet again.

Su Liang was happy.

The current court lacks serious people like Bao Zheng.

At this time, Chen Zhizhong stood up.

"What Xueshi Bao said is very reasonable. We and all of us should encourage ourselves. Officials, it was Zhongshu's oversight that caused the officials to misunderstand and misbelieve. I sincerely request a fine of three months to reflect on myself."

It must be said that Chen Zhizhong’s words were of a very high level.

Zhao Zhen's decision-making mistakes were instantly erased.

At this moment, it was obviously inappropriate for Du Yan and Wu Yu on the side not to step forward.

In addition to handling political affairs, Zhongshu also needs to have the ability to stand up and take the blame for the officials in a timely manner.

"Zhongshu failed to observe, and I asked for a fine of three months' salary!" The two said almost at the same time.

At this time, Privy Councilor Xia Song also stood up.

"I am also responsible for my negligence, which deceived the Holy See. I also asked for a fine of three months' salary."

"I ask for a fine of three months' salary!"

"I ask for a fine of three months' salary!"

……

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Officials came forward one after another and took responsibility.

This is not just taking responsibility, but allowing Zhao Zhen to avoid embarrassment and avoid making mistakes.

Throughout the dynasties, the emperor could never be wrong.

It can only be the fault of the ministers, and it is absolutely impossible for the emperor to be at fault.

Su Liang looked at Zhao Zhen with a smile and couldn't help but sigh: This is really "Bao Zheng directly criticized the king, and all the officials in the court were vying to take the blame." Everything in the court was also based on human feelings!
"Cough cough..."

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly and said, "That's all you have to do. There's no need for fines. Let's all go home and reflect on ourselves. I also need to reflect on myself. I need to be more careful when doing things in the future!"

Once Zhao Zhen talked about the situation, Bao Zheng couldn't continue to investigate who was responsible.

After saying this, the court meeting ended.

……

Two days later.

Su Liang's new article "On Shuzhou Mulberry Paper Books" is hotly released.

This article has a total of 430 words.

The Shuzhou mulberry paper incident tells the story of the ethics and virtues a local official should have, and warns local officials all over the world not to do things that harm the people for the sake of personal career...

Entering the engraving bookstore of the memorial hall, he immediately started transcribing and engraving.

After Su Liang finalized the article, he gave a copy of the article to Liu Chang'er.

Anyway, this article is to inform the world. Let others make money, it is better to let Liu Chang'er sell some transcripts and make a fortune.

After Liu Chang'er spread this article to the streets, some private bookshops and libraries competed to copy it.

At present, Su Liang's articles have become bestsellers in the eyes of booksellers.

The more you print, the more you sell.

Even some women aged [-] or [-] would buy the copy that most resembled Su Liang's handwriting and put it by their bedside.

The bookstalls on the streets of Bianjing are often in short supply.

As soon as this article was published, it also triggered heated discussions among countless scholars and students.

"Officials who only care about their career performance and ignore the interests of the people should deserve to die! They really deserve to die!"

"Burn the paper that people use to support their families without making any compensation. Such actions are the same as harming people's lives. These strategies are not to save people, but to kill poor people. What a heinous crime!"

"What a great article! This Su Jingming, Su Yushi, doesn't write poetry or talk about romance, but he writes such articles that govern the country and can be passed down through the ages. He is really a great talent."

……

half a month later.

Fan Zhen, the imperial censor in the palace, thoroughly investigated the matter in Shuzhou.

Baiyuanshan, the magistrate of Shuzhou, prohibited people from freely buying and selling mulberry paper, making it difficult for many paper households to make a living.

Several paper merchants were imprisoned for selling privately.

All the low-level paper households scolded him.

Their papermaking technology is indeed average.

But they could still make a living in the past, but after implementing the policy of "degrading paper and hurting the people", all their paper was burned.

Even if they were willing to give it to children from poor families as pen practice paper, Bai Yuanshan wouldn't allow it.

With the spread of "On Shuzhou Mulberry Paper Book" to Shuzhou, some people even called Bai Yuanshan the devil of cruel officials who harmed Shuzhou.

Such sins.Bai Yuanshan will most likely be removed from his official position, and other officials in Shuzhou will be demoted if they are implicated.

at the same time.

The imperial court's supervision of various state capitals became stricter.

Some local officials who did nothing and resorted to petty tactics were also exposed by the people.

For example: the Zhizhou of Hengzhou on Jinghu South Road, an old Zhizhou in his sixties.

When he implemented the official investment strategy, he did everything superficially.

He left the city early in the morning for Guandao and returned after dark.

It seems that they are soliciting foreign merchants on the official road, but in fact they are fishing in a wild lake outside the city.

He felt that he had no hope of promotion, so he kept pretending.

He also has a sixteen-character catchphrase.

"Don't talk about things you hear, don't know when you ask things, don't mind your own business, and go home early if you have nothing to do."

He asked the officials below to regard these words as the guidelines for officialdom.

He said that if you do this, you can be free as an official.

When the imperial court learned of such a corrupt official, it naturally dismissed him directly.

……

Also.

On Jiangnan West Road, Hongzhou Zhizhou’s tricks are even more unique.

Hongzhou has a specialty fruit wine called Li Zidu, which is very popular among outsiders.

It is the main commodity that supports Hongzhou’s trade.

The magistrate of Hongzhou did not prohibit people from selling like Bai Yuanshan, the magistrate of Shuzhou.

He directly raised the price of Li Zidu wine, which originally cost 39 cents per cent, to 79 cents.

Then, if the people sell wine outside, the price must not be less than 79 cents.

This move is naturally to allow foreign merchants to purchase the "lowest price wine" from specific merchants in the state government.

The common people couldn't sell their wine at all, so they had to sell it in bulk to those merchants at low prices.

With this move, Hongzhou's commercial taxes did increase, but it not only defrauded the people of Hongzhou, but also defrauded businessmen from other places.

The magistrate of Hongzhou also claims to have the 'lowest price in the whole state', which can be said to be extremely insidious in order to get promoted.

He is also on the list of deposed.

……

Su Liang was not surprised to see that various state governments were making mistakes due to their official investment strategies.

This is a detoxification process.

After detoxifying, Da Song should be able to become more energetic.

……

On the fifth day of November, the weather gradually turned colder.

After being released from office.

Su Liang walked out of the Yushitai and was about to go home when he suddenly saw a carriage parked in the lane.

The curtains were opened, revealing a fair face with Chinese characters, and four words faintly flashing on the face: Su Ye is at work.

Sitting in the car was none other than Bao Zheng and Bao Xiren.

Bao Zheng looked at Su Liang and said, "Jingming, can you have a drink?"

"Yes." Su Liang got into the carriage excitedly.

Since Bao Zheng learned about Kaifeng Mansion, he has become a very busy man.

Su Liang came to him several times to chat and drink, but he was interrupted by the complicated affairs of Kaifeng Mansion after just a few words.

present.

When all the officials mentioned Bao Zheng, they all gave a thumbs up.

After Bao Zheng learned about Kaifeng Mansion, he dealt with unjust cases, rectified street chaos, dug trenches and repaired canals, and cleaned up the mess...

Under his management, Bianjing City is getting better and better visibly.

After a while.

The two came to an unknown tavern and found a private room to sit down.

Bao Zheng is not good at drinking. Bao Zheng often drinks half a catty and Su Liang drinks one catty.

The two of them usually order four plates of side dishes, and occasionally have a bowl of clear soup noodles.

The conversation lasted for an hour or two.

After chatting for a few words, Bao Zheng clinked glasses with Su Liang, drank them all in one gulp, and then asked: "Jing Ming, do you have any ideas on how to promote business in Kaifeng Mansion?"

"Huh? Su Liang couldn't help but be stunned.

Bao Zheng thought that Su Liang didn't hear clearly, so he asked again: "Is there any way to promote business in Kaifeng Prefecture?"

puff!

Su Liang couldn't help laughing.

"Brother Xiren, Bianjing City has gathered half of the world's wealth, and water transportation is available in all directions. I am afraid that other state capitals will not be able to catch up with Kaifeng Prefecture in ten years. Does business need to be revitalized?"

Bao Zheng scratched his head.

"Despite the fact, I saw that the commerce and trade in various prefectures were booming. Only Kaifeng Prefecture not only failed to make progress, but also declined due to the development of various prefectures. I felt that I had not done a good job! "

Su Liang knew Bao Zheng's temperament very well.

If you don’t do it, it’s enough. Once you do it, you must set an example for the world.

As the top state capital in the world, Kaifeng Prefecture did not make any achievements in official recruitment methods, Bao Zheng felt that it was his own problem.

Bao Xiren, be strong throughout your life.

Su Liang frowned slightly.

According to the current situation in Kaifeng Mansion, Bao Xiren definitely does not need to sit on the official road to solicit customers.

The official roads outside Bianjing City and the Bianhe River are full of foreign merchants.

It is easy to make the poor rich, but it is more difficult to make the rich rich again.

"I'll think about it carefully. If I have an idea, I'll go directly to Kaifeng Mansion." Su Liang picked up the wine glass.

Bao Zheng nodded, clinked glasses with Su Liang, and drank it all in one gulp.

Immediately, Su Liang took the matter to heart.

……

On the eighth day of November, the weather was sunny and cold.

Su Liang took one day off.

Today, he is going to accompany Tang Wanmei to the medical clinic for a check-up. In addition, he is also planning to take Tang Wanmei to the market at Xiangguo Temple.

A good mood can lead to good health, and Tang Wanmei also needs to move more.

Early in the morning.

Su Liang rented a carriage and a groom and took Tang Wanmei and Tao'er out.

The three of them went to the medical officer first.

After confirming that there was nothing wrong with Tang Wanmei's health, she came to Xiangguo Temple.

There are markets on the first, third, eighth, fifteenth and sixteenth days of the lunar month in Xiangguo Temple.

When the three of them arrived at Xiangguo Temple, the surrounding area was already packed with cars and horses, and pedestrians were rubbing shoulders one after another.

The first three doors of Xiangguo Temple are all open-air bunks.

It mainly sells some daily sundries, straw mats, shoes, seasonal fruit sachets, etc.

There are pearls, heads and faces, flowers, rouge and gouache, embroidery, etc. in the corridor.

This is also Tang Wanmei's favorite area, and the three of them stayed in this area for nearly half an hour.

Shopping with a woman is a great exercise in patience.

Afterwards, the three of them strolled to Zisheng Gate and bought some local specialties and fragrant medicines.

Easy to get in and hard to get out.

Su Liang supported Tang Wanmei and walked around half a circle before walking out of Xiangguo Temple.

There are too many people!

Then, there was a serious traffic jam in front of Xiangguo Temple.

Su Liang couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, Brother Xiren also asked me to think about a strategy to promote Kaifeng Prefecture's trade. If it does, Bianjing City will be overcrowded and explode!"

At this time.

Tang Wanmei looked out the window at the roadside and said, "It would be nice if there were fewer people. It's not easy for these stall holders."

Su Liang followed Tang Wanmei's gaze and looked out the window.

On the roadside, there was a long line of people setting up stalls.These people cannot afford the stall fees at Xiangguo Temple, so they can only set up stalls outside.

Su Liang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he thought about how to develop Kaifeng Mansion's business.

Immediately, Su Liang suddenly hugged Tang Wanmei, kissed her forehead, and said affectionately: "Mei'er, you are my lucky star."

Tang Wanmei had long been accustomed to Su Liang's sudden intimacy. She rolled her eyes and said, "Tao'er, you're still there!"

Tao'er on the side quickly covered her eyes with her hands.

　Today is the end of a chapter. I have been in a hurry at home these past two days and have been on the road. I will resume two updates the day after tomorrow. I will pay back what I owe slowly. Good night everyone!
　　
　
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