After the villains heard my voice, they all lost their composure.

“This year’s autumn grain tax will be reduced by 30%?”

Magistrate Yang acted quickly. He posted the notice almost on the same day and beat gongs and drums to promote it. The rest of the horses sent the news to various towns below as quickly as possible. He also reminded the people below. , as for those county magistrates seeking death, he has no control over them.

The person who posted the notice read the contents of the notice aloud, and the people in the city immediately started talking, "Is this true?"

"The notices have been posted and how can they still be false and say it was the prince's intention."

"Oh, there's no natural disaster or happy event, so why are the food taxes exempted?"

"Hey, the new official takes office with three things in mind to win over the people. Who knows if he will get it back from other places? It's the same for all officials."

"What are you thinking? Isn't this a good thing? That's 30%. Do you know how much food it is? It doesn't hurt to stand and talk. I wish the prince would come to win me over every day."

Many people rushed to tell each other, and the farmers who came to the city were happy when they got the news. That was 30% of the grain. Even if part of it was taken away by the grain collector, it would still be less than what was paid last year, right?

This is a great joy.

The news spread like wind. Zhang Yuanwai frowned slightly. Naturally, the property in his name was also included in the 30% reduction, but he always felt that something bad was about to happen.

"Zhang Yuanwai."

At this time, people from the government office arrived. The person who came was Yang Zhifu's master, who was considered a close person. Zhang Yuanwai stood up and asked, "Why is Master Qian here?"

"Come and talk to Yuanwai about something."

Master Qian stood still while Zhang Yuanwai asked the waiters to leave. Master Qian then told the government about the government's pursuit of the food tax owed by the Zhang family, "This is an order from the palace, requiring all those who have paid in vain to It has to be completed within three months, and Magistrate Yang is not willing to embarrass everyone, but it is also very difficult for him, because there is a big mountain above."

"Pay back the grain tax?"

Zhang Yuanwai was very surprised. Although the Zhang family only had to pay grain taxes on part of their land, they had paid half of the tax and half of what was owed for many years. Over the years, only the previous prefect did not have the foresight to urge payment. No problem.

"Why did you come up with this?"

Master Qian shook his head helplessly, "No one knows what happens from above. Your Excellency only acts according to the orders from above."

After saying that, he brought the account books and the notes signed by the Zhang family over the years, and calculated them for Zhang Waiyuan on the spot. "You have to pay a total of 67,000 kilograms of grain back. Can you make it up within three days?"

"Three days?"

Doesn’t the Zhang family have these tens of thousands of kilograms of grain?

But why should he pay it?
"You know that our Zhang family has no food at all. How can we collect so much food in just three days? Didn't you say three months?" Master Qian smiled slightly, "The boss said three months, but you can't do that, sir." Is it really the last day of three months to hand in the errand? How can I finish it in one time? I brought it with me, and I hope that Yuan Yuanwai will just send the food to the Yamen, and I said goodbye."

As soon as Mr. Qian left, Zhang Yuanwai sat down on the chair with a gloomy expression. Soon the teachers from the Zhang family arrived. He frowned slightly when he heard about this, "I'm afraid this is the first step. If you refuse to make up the payment, the Yamen will naturally Now that I have a reason to attack you, although the Zhang family and Magistrate Yang are considered in-laws, it is not important whether the in-laws have a future. "

"If we do, I'm afraid the palace will take the next step. The palace is currently recruiting people with great fanfare. There are many types of people, including people to repair bridges and roads. The ambition is huge. Although the prince is not in the city, the princess and the palace have to use them. Nowadays, the head mother of a noble family should not be taken lightly. Those women who have been carefully raised since childhood have the ability to advance and retreat with their husbands at critical moments, and even have the ability to support the family alone. This princess is very menacing. "

Zhang Yuanwai's eyes showed a sinister look, and he already had a way to deal with it in his mind. It couldn't be easier to destroy a woman.

As for paying back the grain tax, it depends on whether she has the ability.

Master Qian took Magistrate Yang's flowers to visit all the families in Yongcheng who needed to pay taxes. Three days later, no one came with food. Manager Hua put pressure on him every day, and Magistrate Yang couldn't withstand the pressure and decided to formally let him go. The yamen servants came to the door and took those people to the yamen for questioning. Anyway, the palace guarded them when they left.

In the palace at this moment, Yan Mu'an met Ning Suo in the study. Yan Mu'an did not pursue the matter of inaccurate information that Ning Suo had sent to him. Ning Suo had not arrived in Yongcheng not long ago. He was able to open the stall and inquire about it. Some of the news is already good.

"How is the investigation at Puji Temple?"

Ning Suo said: "More than 80% of the monks in Puji Temple are not real monks. Those people are sanctimonious during the day, and they hide out at night to eat meat and drink wine. The ones who explain Buddhism to the pilgrims are just a few monks from outside."

"It has not been found that there is food hidden in Puji Temple, but it is definitely there. Our people have been keeping an eye on it for a long time. The monks inside buy vegetables and oil, but not food. Moreover, the daily consumption is still large. On some days, Can be found."

Yan Mu'an did not give him more time. She was now officially attacking the gentry and wealthy people in the city, especially the Zhang family. If she was in a hurry, she would definitely ask Puji Temple to do something. Who would dare not believe what the Buddha said?
"I want you to take down Puji Temple within two days and control the people's palace inside. But you can't make it public. You must let the Zhang family's news pass in and implement it."

He revealed his plan to Ning Suo and finally said: "The prince has something that must be done. I can only do these things in the city. I am in control of the overall situation on the surface, and all the things outside will be left to me." is you."

Ning Suo bowed and clasped his fists, "I will live up to the princess' trust."

Yan Muan pointed to the box on the table, "This is for you, take it."

People in the mansion often receive welfare benefits, but Ning Suo and others have nothing. What they have now is earned by themselves. Although there is no shortage of money, Yan Muan still gave them a share. You must know that this is her direct descendant.

"Everyone in the mansion has been examined in detail by the doctor before. It is not convenient for you to come back when you are outside. I think you have been beaten and killed a lot these days. I don't know if you are injured. I asked the doctor to take a good look at it later. Those who take care of it should take care of it, and don’t be afraid of spending money. You know I’m very well-off.”

"You're not busy sending the money you earned to me. You have to do what I told you before and spend it when it's time to spend it."

Ning Suo stepped forward and picked up the box, without looking at what was inside. He just bowed and answered, "Thank you, Princess, for your consideration. Everything that the Princess has told me is being pushed forward. If the Princess has nothing to do, I will go and get busy first."

"Go."

Ning Suo turned around and left, and soon disappeared into the palace. Yan Muan expressed regret. He was tall, handsome, with a good figure, strong in kung fu, and loyal. He was really good-looking. (End of Chapter)