Be a master through ancient times

In the early morning of the next day, after Chu Ci passed the time, he still stayed in the Tixue Division to deal with the official documents handed in yesterday.After the matter was done, he left the Tixue Division meanderingly and went to the magistrate's yamen.

Lu Zhifu was dialed by his subordinates yesterday, and he also felt that Chu Ci was probably taking Qiao because of that matter.He was very conflicted, because he wanted to keep the money, but also wanted to get some news from Chuci.It's a pity that you can't have both, so you can only give up the money.

For this reason, he was not very happy when he got up early in the morning.However, this unhappiness turned into panic when he heard his subordinates report that Chu Ci did not come to discuss matters today.

If Chu Ci can't come, he really has nothing to do with others.In terms of position, he can enjoy the treatment of the magistrate after studying. He wants to use his power to overwhelm others, and others will not buy it at all.However, they knew almost nothing about Master Du's temperament. They had contacts with Ti Xuesi before, and they also had contacts with Master Qi.This is Mr. Du's new official appointment. Isn't the purpose of going on tour at this time to establish prestige among the people below?If he offends somewhere, I am afraid that Zhangzhou Mansion will be the place where he will set the fire first.

After thinking about it, Lu Zhifu decided to send someone over to invite Chu Ci. At this moment, he didn't think it would be an unpleasant thing to return the money to the Ti Xuesi, because sometimes, the money can't be sent out, so the Even more unpleasant.

"My lord, Chu Tixue is here!" Just as he was about to send someone over, the concierge suddenly came in and told him the good news.Prefect Lu immediately stood up with joy and went to the middle gate to greet him in person.

"Chu Tixue, I made the old man wait so long! But something delayed in the yamen?" Chu Ci was a little surprised by his kind tone. It's really strange that the old man Lu didn't have a bad face today!

Chu Ci smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Master Lao Lu welcomes you. There are still some business matters in Chu's yamen, so I am a little late today. I hope you will forgive me."

"It's okay, Chu Ti is busy with official duties, how can the old man blame you?"

The two chatted while walking, and soon arrived in the meeting hall.Other officials greeted the two of them one after another, and after a few more pleasantries, Zhifu Lu couldn't wait to change the topic to how to welcome the patrol.

Chu Ci still looked embarrassed, saying that he was just an academic officer and should not interfere too much with people's livelihood and economy.Prefect Lu and his subordinates looked at each other, and then an official stood up and said, "Chu Tixue is being modest. Who doesn't know that the school field of your Tixue Division has a bumper harvest this year, and you have made great achievements in terms of people's livelihood."

When Chu Ci heard him mention the school field, his face suddenly turned cold: "This school field is set aside by the imperial court and managed by the Department of Tixue with full authority, and the crops in it are bought and sold. Shouldn't this be regarded as meddling in the people's livelihood economy of the mansion?"

"Cough cough," Lu Zhifu coughed twice in embarrassment, "Chu Tixue, Lord Wang didn't mean that. He wanted to say that no matter what official you are, you should pay attention to the development of the local people's livelihood. The Holy Majesty often said people-oriented. However, speaking of this, the officer remembered one thing, and I still feel a little sorry for mentioning the school."

"My lord might as well speak up."

"Didn't the Tixue Division want to start the Yurong Pill business? Some people slandered me in front of me, saying that it was a matter of competing with the people, and said that I would impeach you. I persuaded him with good words, so I stopped him." Excuse me. The official sent someone to remind you, but for some reason, it caused a misunderstanding, and later withheld [-]% of the money from the Tixue Division in the mansion. When I found out, I was furious, but the matter has been settled. It’s so easy to change the order every day, so I have to accept it with shame.”

Speaking of this, Zhifu Lu took a sneak look at Chu Ci, and found that there was a playful smile on his face, and he didn't know whether he believed it or not, but he still didn't answer, so he could only continue talking by himself.

"I recently thought about this matter, and the more I thought about it, the more I felt it was inappropriate. How could I succumb to the rumors and regard Mr. Chu as the kind of corrupt official who has nothing to gain but is in league with profiteers? So, last night, I had a conversation with a few The adults discussed it and decided to return all the [-]% of the appropriation deducted from last year to the Department of Education, Master Chu, what do you think?"

What else could Chuci do, of course he accepted it with a smile.He immediately gave a thumbs up and praised Zhifu Lu as a good official who is honest, honest and selfless, and said that he will definitely publicize this matter in the Department of Education, so that everyone can appreciate the good intentions of Zhifu Lu.

The prefect Lu was sweating on his forehead, and he laughed twice, saying that there is no need to publicize it. This is what the Department of Education deserves, but it is returned to the original owner.

"Oh, my lord is really too modest." Chu Ci sighed pretending to disagree, but actually sneered in his heart, even if this old man knows a lot, he has no nerve to mention it in front of everyone.Look at what he said just now, he was able to turn the black into the white, and even made up an unnecessary person to take the blame.

"Then, Master Chu, can you tell us about the new governor?"

Now that the money was in hand, Chu Ci changed his evasive posture and sat down and talked freely: "As we all know, this Lord Du was one of the governors of our province before he became the governor. It's just that he He is reserved and unassuming, so everyone doesn't know him very well."

"This is his first tour since he became governor. The purpose must be to better understand the situation of our prefectures. Therefore, I suggest that we must keep the reception mode simple, and we must not be extravagant and let the governor mistakenly think that we are The officials in the government are all corrupt officials, and they search for the people's fat and people's anointing to expand the scene."

Lu Zhifu nodded repeatedly. They only considered how to receive them solemnly before, but they didn't consider this level. It really awakened the dreamer!

"What else?" Lu Zhifu asked.

Chu Ci smiled slightly and said: "What's more, they will definitely enter the Yamen during this trip, so whether it is the tax books, the statement of the case closed this year, the records of the inspection of officials, etc., they must be sorted out and put together. This is a room for the governor to read, so that they can see how you are usually obsessed with official duties."

Lu Zhifu slapped his thigh: "That's good, I will let them figure it out later! Chu Tixue, is there any more?" He stared at Chu Ci with shining eyes. , he can find a chance to move up.

"After reading all this, the governor will definitely have to do some on-the-spot investigations. When the time comes, you can take them to visit the villages, especially those villages with a lot of poor people."

Hearing this, Lu Zhifu frowned, as if he had some doubts.After Chu Ci noticed it, he asked him to just say it.

"I agree with the previous few items, but this one, you asked me to take them to those poor villages. Doesn't this mean that the officials are incompetent, so that the people in the jurisdiction are starving?" According to the spectrum, Lu Zhifu will suspect that Chu Ci is taking revenge for himself.

When Chu Ci thought about it, he understood.Yes, officials love to whitewash the peace.Just like the previous TV series, the emperor went on tour, and wherever he went, officials would drive away all the beggars and poor people on the street, creating an illusion of prosperity to deceive the superiors.However, such truths would usually be exposed by others, and instead would lead to family raids and family extermination.

"Lord Lu, you might as well think about it. If none of the people in Zhangzhou is poor, and everyone is rich, then the taxes paid will be more than what they are now? How will your lord explain to the governor what will be lost?"

Prefect Lu's hairs are about to stand on end, yes, how can I explain it?There is no way to explain it!

"Thank you, Mr. Chu, for reminding me that this old man almost caused a catastrophe. However, what should I do so that the governor will not think that I am incompetent?" Now the prefect Lu doesn't care about returning so much money to the Ti Xuesi Now, he found that Chu Ci did have something.

"Chu believes that your Excellency only needs to answer truthfully. Of course, you can't just tell the governor all the difficulties you encounter in improving people's livelihood without doing nothing."

"Difficult...one five ten..." Lu Zhifu pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up, he understood!Chu Ci made him and the governor cry poorly!Their Zhangzhou mansion has always been poor among the few mansions in southern Fujian. If they swell their faces and pretend to be fat, people will see their flaws. It would be better to show weakness and ask for some benefits!

"Master Chu, you continue to talk."

"After seeing these places, you have to go to good places, like the several large workshops in our mansion. You can take the governor to have a look. First, you can show the unique style of our Zhangzhou mansion, and second, you can sell them by the way. our stuff."

"This... selling things for merchants? Isn't this collusion between government and businessmen?"

Chu Ci said righteously: "This is not true. We are obviously supporting the economic development of the mansion. These workshops sell more goods, so we can pay more taxes. And we have established a good relationship with the merchants. In the future, the mansion will build bridges Paving the road or something, they still have the nerve to look at it?"

Lu Zhifu was dumbfounded when he heard it, and he was really convinced by Chu Ci.It was the first time he had seen such a fine person as an official!