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Chapter 377 The big case of losing the head
Changpingcang originated from the Ping Bian carried out by Li Kui in Wei during the Warring States Period, and was used in later dynasties. Its main function was to regulate grain prices and store grain to prepare for shortages.

In the third year of Hongwu, Lao Zhu built a reserve warehouse and used official money to buy grain and store it for relief. He lent money to the people in famine years and repaid it in autumn, replacing the Changping warehouse system.

The Manchu and Qing dynasties followed suit and established Changping, Yi and Shecang in each prefecture, prefecture, and county. Taoist officials were assigned to take charge of them, and records were compiled and reported to the Ministry of Household Affairs every year.He also decided on the method of buying rice in the warehouses, selling rice in the spring and summer, and returning rice in the autumn and winter, and making money at a reasonable price. In case of disasters and famines, relief would be provided.

Kangxi also stipulated that Changpingcang grain should be kept in the local area forever to prepare for relief, but this system was almost rotten after Kangxi.Not to mention staying in this territory forever, Chang Pingcang in various places often has a name for nothing, and something is bound to happen during famine relief.

The Changpingcang in the Ming Dynasty was basically the same as that of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, and then some were rebuilt in various states and counties to reserve grain shortages and stabilize grain prices.

Yan Xiaoqi opened his tired eyes, but his face was very ugly, and he whispered: "Boss, I secretly took a look last night, and there is indeed something wrong with Changpingcang in Anfu County. I came here in a hurry in just one night. Three large carts of grain were smuggled out of the usual warehouse."

Although Zhan Shouyi had expected it, he was still so surprised that his eyebrows trembled: "It seems that the hole in Changpingcang in this county is very big, so it is easy to say that there will be no disaster. If there is a disaster, the place will not be able to sit anymore."

After that, he sneered again: "Haha, I'm really willing to buy grain at a high price!"

Xu Liu said: "His Majesty has issued a monthly report saying that there may be a major disaster this year, but Anfu County has not made preparations early. If I were a local official here..."

Zhan Shou glanced sideways: "What, you want to be greedy too?"

Xu Liu shook his head: "Boss, let me tell you, this local official in Anfu County is so stupid. Since he has to do this kind of business, he shouldn't be smarter."

Zhan Shou shook his head and said: "It's not that they are not smart, it's that they are too greedy. Moreover, they can steal the grain from Changpingcang and have to digest it. In this whole set of links, it is impossible for there to be only one Anfu County government office Participation must involve a huge network of interests. With so much food in deficit, where can it be sold so that it can be sold at a high price without being suspected?"

Yan Xiaoqi was startled: "Boss, what you mean is... but this is going to cost you your head!"

Zhan Shouyi said: "You don't have to lose your head if you secretly sell the grain in Changpingcang?"

Xu Liu asked: "Boss, what should we do now?"

Zhan Shou thought for a moment and said: "This is the case for Anfu County, what about the entire Ji'an Prefecture?"

Yan Xiaoqi said coldly: "If only Ji'an Mansion is okay, I'm afraid the whole of Jiangxi...how dare they?"

Zhan Shouyi said: "We don't need to take care of it now. Xiao Liuzi, you go to Yongxin County, Xiao Qi goes to Lianhua County, and I will continue to keep an eye on Anfu County. Remember not to act rashly, first get a rough idea of ​​the situation, and then Report it to Mr. Li. It is impossible for only one county to be involved in this kind of transaction, and it may even involve the army. For such a big case, it is better to leave it to the higher ups!"

Just relying on Changpingcang in one county, the three of them concluded that this must be a major case.

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Nanchang.

Pei Haicheng, the governor of Jiangxi Province, had just finished a day of disaster relief duties and was now returning to the government office with a tired body.

As soon as he returned to the government office, his personal attendant said: "Sir, you are now in Futai. Why don't you do the same thing as when you first went out to work? If you are exhausted, how can you talk to the old lady?" , Madam, let them explain!"

Pei Haicheng shook his head and said: "Good luck! You don't understand. If I don't do everything personally, how can those people do their work with peace of mind? Besides, this Li Xiantai from Nanjing is not an easy person."

Follower Laifu said: "No matter how difficult it is to get along with you, it's just a Xiantai. Master, you are a disciple of the emperor, why do you need to be afraid of him?"

Pei Haicheng said: "It is the emperor's disciples who have to be more careful."

Pei Haicheng is just in his early 30s this year. At such a young age, he has become the governor of a province and the official of a border area.

This is not something that a young and promising person can do. Although Pei Haicheng doesn't like to show off in front of others, all the officials in Nanchang know that this governor is a serious disciple of the emperor.

Well, he came down from the first batch of secretaries, and unlike Cui Li, he relied purely on the favor of the Secretary Pavilion.

Pei Haicheng, like Zhu Chengxun, does have some real qualities.Moreover, as an official, you must do everything yourself and fulfill your duties. Because of this, Zhu Yijiong was quite impressed by him, so he promoted him to the governor of Jiangxi.

It can be said that the first few feudal officials were basically either disciples of the emperor or close associates of the emperor.

It can be considered nepotism.

After withdrawing his servants, Pei Haicheng brought Laifu to the study and began to write a letter.

This is a habit Pei Haicheng has developed since he was sent to other places.

Because Pei Haicheng was a filial son, and regardless of his nature, he had to send a letter home to his hometown in Fujian every two or three days.While chatting about filial piety, I also got together with my wife and children through letters and tested their knowledge in school.

Of course, money must be paid to mail family letters. Even if he is now in Futai, a province, he will not take up the resources of the government station casually.

"What, everything is done?"

"Everything has been done, and everything that needs to be notified has been informed."

"Ah."

"..."

"If you have something to say, say it. Don't hold it in and choke."

"Sir, Laifu doesn't understand. It's just a Xantai. How about such a big fight?"

Pei Haicheng did not stop writing and said, "Do you think I am making a big move?"

Laifu said nothing.

Pei Haicheng finally finished writing the letter in his hand, then put down the brush in his hand and said: "Laifu, sir, I will tell you a truth today. When it comes to the head, no matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful."

Laifu was a little puzzled: "But Master, if that's the case, why don't you bribe Li Xiantai from Beijing like you did before?"

Pei Haicheng shook his head: "It's different..."

He did think about buying off Li Xiantai from Beijing at first, but after investigating his resume information.

Especially Li Fu, who was demoted from a pseudo-Qing Dynasty and climbed to the position of supervisory censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in just six months, and was specially promoted by the emperor.

This in itself is unusual!

Pei Haicheng didn't dare to take risks, he would rather choose the safest method.

Laifu still didn't quite understand, but he didn't ask any more questions. He just asked: "That Li Xiantai went to visit Changpingcang in Fucheng today. The responsible official below came to ask for permission, sir. Do you want it?"

Pei Haicheng shook his head without thinking, "No, let him investigate. He can investigate wherever he wants."

Laifu hesitated and said: "But our Changpingcang..."

Pei Haicheng said: "When the water is clear, there will be no fish! The Ming Dynasty's Changpingcang system was inherited from the Pseudo-Qing Dynasty. There will always be some problems with the local Changpingcang, as long as it does not affect disaster relief and the suppression of food prices. I will also accompany Li Xiantai tomorrow. Go and inspect Changpingcang so that the officials of Changpingcang don’t have to panic. Then you will confess your guilt honestly and you are not stealing grain from the city’s granary, so why should you be afraid?”

"Goodbye, sir."

(End of this chapter)