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Chapter 1019 Give Me the Fish Scale Book

Although the soldiers of each battalion of the Yongyi Army implemented a rotation system during the New Year's Eve, most of the soldiers who went to Liaodong to participate in the war this time also got a holiday.

According to their individual military exploits, each of them has a holiday ranging from [-] days, [-] days, to [-] days. After all, after the New Year's Day, the army will go to war again, and it is always better to make them stay with their families for a few more days .

Because Yongningbo Zhang Chengjiu lived in Chi Castle, so it seems to have become the center of the entire North Road and East Road. Thousands of households, guards, merchants, etc. in various castles, as well as Longmen Guards, Huailai Guards, Security Guards, Yanqing The commanders and envoys of the guards and other officials all came to the Red Castle.

Even if they failed to enter the core of the brave army, they are still trying to squeeze into this circle now, for fear that they will be excluded from Yongningbo's influence.

Once this happens, not to mention that I can't take the fast track to promotion, and I don't know when I will be replaced by people around Yongningbo.

It is normal for officials and generals of the Xuanfu who are in the town or other roads to not feel the oppression that Yongningbo gave them.

But the officers and generals on the North Road and East Road knew it firsthand. Zhang Cheng was no longer what he was when he first entered the North Road. Now he dared to change the guards of the various forts without even saying hello.

If there is any blind guy who dares to question Yongning Bo's decision, he will face the result of being forced to change positions by soldiers, and there is still no way to complain.

Not to mention the officials and generals in the Xuanfu town guard system, even the two governors of Baoan Prefecture and Yanqing Prefecture, how arrogant they were at the beginning?
As for Zhang Cheng, who was still the deputy commander in chief, he didn't take it seriously, but now he is also flocking to Yongning Bo, not only because Zhang Cheng's status is not what it used to be!

The most important thing is that they have benefited from Zhang Cheng. Leaving nothing else aside, it is said that the imperial court's money, food and taxes are the first performance assessment of local officials.

This alone, if possible, is enough to get the "excellent" evaluation, not to mention other things such as public security, litigation, corvee, etc., are not very important anymore.

Nowadays, there are constant famines in all parts of Ming Dynasty, the exile of people is serious, and large areas of land are barren. Few prefectures and counties can collect enough money and food.

However, in Yanqing Prefecture and Baoan Prefecture, thanks to the support of Zhang Cheng, not only the place is stable, but also the money and food are handed over to the Ministry of Households in full every year, which makes them stand out from the crowd in the 13-year evaluation of Chongzhen.

Now it's the 14 New Year's Eve, how dare they not come to Red Castle to pay their respects to Yongning Bo's pier?

This is actually Zhang Cheng's brilliance, he didn't hide all the money and food in his hands like the other generals, and became a brave man who only ate but didn't pull.

"Silver, only when it flows, can its value be reflected!" This is Zhang Cheng's belief, and it is also a famous saying he left to the world.

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"The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth into Tusu. Thousands of families always exchange new peaches for old talismans."

On the first day of the first month of the 15th year of Chongzhen, the inner streets of Chicheng Castle were full of people in red and green, all of them were full of joy, and they gathered outside the gate of the general's office stepping on the thin snow.

Almost the entire street was full of soldiers and civilians. Although there were many people, it was not very crowded. Everyone gathered in an orderly manner, all for the purpose of worshiping Uncle Yongning for the New Year.

After Zhang Cheng heard the news, he didn't dare to be negligent. He specially put on Yongningbo's court clothes, opened the door and walked out. Behind him were eighteen guards of his adopted son in bright armor.

"Uncle..."

When the people on the outside street saw Uncle Yongning, they all knelt down on the ground, and the snow covered the ground was instantly covered by the crowd. They kowtowed and shouted auspicious words loudly.

"Emperor Yongning is a thousand years old and Jin'an!"

Suddenly, someone who didn't know shouted loudly, and they immediately joined together, shouting "Yongning Bo Qiansui Jin'an", resounding through the entire West Chongning Street.

After making noise for quite a while, the people who gathered to pay respects to Uncle Yongning gradually dispersed reluctantly.

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Today, Yongningbo Zhang Cheng is already the only one in Chi Castle, not to mention that military equipment and food orders are currently in short supply, and there are no new appointments in the court. Even if they are in the castle, they are destined to come to pay respects to Yongning Bo say hello.

Not what it used to be!

When Zhang Cheng was the deputy general, he had already completely controlled the military and political power of Beilu. At that time, He Chongwu, the military constitution, and Qin Shizheng, the grain judge, existed almost like decorations.

Now, he has become a respected super-grade earl, not to mention the small soldiers and grain judges, even the governor and the governor will come forward to meet Zhang Chengcai with a great honor.

On the first day, many officials and generals were waiting in the front hall of the general office to pay New Year greetings to Uncle Yongning. Many of them were not even allowed to enter the second hall, and only Wang Yuanjing, Yan Qingrong, Liu Minshen and others received the gift on their behalf.

And the family members of Wei Zhice, Zhang Guangda, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, Jin Xinpeng, Yan Qingrong, etc. are now in the inner house in the back hall, talking and laughing with the old lady and his wife.

Yongningbo Zhang Cheng was in the hall of the central hall, and was receiving Qi Yuchu, the military commander of Huailong, Huang Daozhong, the magistrate of Yanqing, Deng Rongxun, the magistrate of Baoan, and others. His staff Liu Minshen was by his side.

After Liu Minshen got Zhang Cheng's approval, he couldn't wait for a moment. He quickly dealt with the government affairs at hand. Before the new appointment from the imperial court was made, he handed over to the county magistrate Duan Zhichen and left with his seal.

It is also strange to say that the literati integrity in ancient times is really a mystery. Some of them followed suit and were sinister and cunning;

More often, there is a moment of disagreement, and the official seal is hung on the beam of the official lobby, and then he walks away.

In fact, from Zhang Cheng's point of view, this kind of behavior is an irresponsible approach and an act of evading responsibility, but in people's cognition at this time, it is not the case!

At that time, most people regarded this practice as a literati's strength of character and integrity, as a resistance against collusion with treacherous and villainous people, and as a resistance to the disadvantages of the current officialdom.

But no matter what, Zhang Cheng still admired Liu Minshen's integrity, so he didn't blame him for it. Instead, he kept him by his side to observe his abilities closely.

Huang Daozhong, governor of Yanqing, and Deng Rongxun, governor of Bao'an, sat side by side on the left side of the lower head, while Yongningbo's staff member Liu Minshen sat opposite them, talking softly with Qi Yuchu, the military commander.

Huang Daozhong looked at this former subordinate opposite with complicated eyes, with envy and contempt at the same time, and mixed feelings in his heart, he couldn't help lamenting: "It's really a gentle scum to cling to a warrior. The face of a gentleman!"

However, there was a slight smile on his face, and he said to Liu Minshen: "Brother Shen, follow Uncle Yongning's side from now on, and you will be able to use what you have learned in your chest to realize your lifelong ambitions. Don't forget the way when you are in the future. "

Liu Minshen's expression remained unmoved, and he just said indifferently: "Master Huang is just joking. Minshen was a late student and underachiever. He is the magistrate of Yongning County, and he is under the care of the master. How dare the students behave presumptuously in front of the master.

Now, although Minshen puts up a letter to resign, and recommends himself to serve under the uncle's command, he is also loyal to my Daming, and I hope that Master Huang can take care of the students as before. "

"Where where..."

Huang Daozhong saw that his words were neither humble nor overbearing, and he didn't know how to answer for a while, so he could only vaguely respond with a little embarrassment.

They came here to pay New Year's greetings to Uncle Yongning, and to pay taxes to the imperial court.

In fact, the reason why Zhang Cheng paid taxes on their behalf was nothing more than wanting to control the land of the two states in this way. Although he had made some moves before, it was nothing more than reclaiming some abandoned fields.

"Tax money..."

When Huang Daozhong and Deng Rongxun saw Yongning Bo open his mouth, they both looked at him nervously, fearing that the next words would be a bolt from the blue.

You know, they paid the full amount of taxes to the imperial court last year and received an "excellent" evaluation. If they fail to pay the full amount of taxes this year as scheduled, not to mention that last year's credit will be buried, and what's more, they will be scorned by their colleagues. criticize.

"...According to last year's method, it is not impossible."

Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng seemed to say what he said casually, but it was very attractive to Huang Daozhong and Deng Rongxun, and they immediately waited nervously for the next words.

When the two of them were anxious, Uncle Yongning Zhang Cheng continued: "It's just that the army under Benbo's command has been granted the title of 'Brave Army' by the emperor, and now it has expanded to six battalions, which requires a lot of money and food. "

After Zhang Cheng glanced at the two of them, he continued: "Although Yanqing and Bao'an prefectures are quite vast and fertile, the grain they produce is not enough to offset the tax money. I lost money last year." Many, I am afraid it will be unsustainable now.

unless……"

"Unless what?"

Huang Daozhong, the magistrate of Yanqing, was most concerned about this year's evaluation. Hearing that Yongningbo seemed to have something to hide, he couldn't help asking questions.

Zhang Cheng pursed his lips and smiled, and said lightly: "Yanqing and Bao'an prefectures have quite a lot of land, but the land under the name of the government is not much. I don't know if it is the same as recorded in the 'Fish Scale Book'?"

"Fish... Fish Scale Book..."

Huang Daozhong seemed to have realized something when he heard the words, he couldn't stop muttering the word "Yu Scale Book", but from the corner of his eye, he glanced at Deng Rongxun, the prefect of the security guard beside him, observing the changes in his expression.

I saw that Deng Rongxun's hand holding the teacup stopped in mid-air, as if it was solidified with the air, and did not move. At the same time, his face was also uncertain, as if he was weighing something from left to right.

After a long time, Deng Rongxun, the prefect of Bao'an Prefecture, let out a long sigh of relief. He gently put down the teacup in his hand, and without looking at Zodiac, he clasped his fists to Uncle Yongning, Zhang Cheng, and said, "Rong Xun is grateful for how much Uncle Rong loves us, the people of Bao'an. Feelings."

He first thanked him, and then continued: "Taxing silver is the foundation of the country, but it is a matter that cannot be delayed for a moment. However, as the parent of a state, the superior cannot lose money to the imperial court, and the inferior cannot make the ruling The people in the inner city live in peace and prosperity, but every time I think about it now, I feel ashamed of the people in Bao’an, and even more ashamed of the court and the emperor.”

Deng Rongxun finally added in a firm tone: "The fish scale book. My job will send someone back to the security guard to take the fish scale book and hand it over to uncle."

After Zhang Cheng heard his statement, he smiled and said nothing, but looked directly at Huang Daozhong, Zhizhou of Yanqing.

After a while, Zhizhou Huang Daozhong seemed to have made up his mind, and he said, "Uncle, I will send someone back to Yanqing to fetch the fish scale book and present it to Uncle..."

"No need!"

After Zhang Cheng interrupted him, he continued, "If it's the New Year's Eve, don't let people rest. Let's wait for the fish scale book to be dealt with after the new year. There's no need to be in a hurry. Anyway, there are still some days before the beginning of spring." .”

As he spoke, he turned to Qi Yuchu, Huailong's soldier, and asked, "Is that right, the cavalry line?"

Although Qi Yuchu was talking softly with Liu Minshen at the moment, he didn't pay attention to what Zhang Cheng and others were talking about, but when he heard the word "fish scale book" just now, he also paid attention to the conversation here.

At this time, he saw Yongningbo Zhang Cheng asking what he meant, and because he didn't want to be involved in this innocent disaster, he replied vaguely: "No hurry, no hurry."

However, Huang Daozhong still felt a little uneasy, so he couldn't help but continue to ask: "Uncle, when will the tax money be sent to the court..."

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Cheng laughed when he heard the words, and after a while, he said, "There's no rush. Benbo will leave the letter to the household department, and the tax money from Yanqing and Baoan will fall on Benbo."

Now that the tax and bank matters have been settled, there is no need for Huang Daozhong and Deng Rongxun to stay longer. They talked with Yongningbo for a while, then got up and left, and left with the soldier Qi Yuchu.

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From the second day of the first lunar month, Yongningbo Zhang Cheng took all the female relatives in the mansion, under the retinue of the inner guards of the Niangzi Army, to Ruiyun Temple in the valley southwest of Chi Castle.

The reason why he brought all his family members here was mainly because he wanted to avoid the frequent harassment from the officials, generals and gentry, and also wanted to take this opportunity to accompany his relatives around him and experience the heat of Chicheng Hot Spring.

Although Zhang Cheng is not some "evil ghost in sex", as a normal man with a healthy body, his needs are naturally indispensable!

What's more, "food and sex are also sexual", "a fair lady, a gentleman likes a slut", isn't this the most normal thing?

But people are not rocks after all, and after getting along day and night, the relationship will naturally continue to heat up, especially after his wife Ji Xuanzhu gave birth to Liner for him, which made him feel more responsible for the family.

This kind of responsibility is not only to make money to support the family, but also to create a broader living space for the loved ones around, but also the obligation to accompany!
In Zhang Cheng's previous life, he seldom spent time with his family due to his busy schedule. Even if he occasionally had some time to spend with his family, it was mostly just eating and drinking.

At first, he didn't feel that there would be any problem, but after he traveled to this world, the longing for his family, especially the feeling of indebtedness to the family in his heart, tortured him a lot.

Therefore, when he gained a foothold in this strange world, the first thing he thought of was to spend as much time with his family as possible.

Maybe he wants to use this method to make up for the debt he owed in his previous life!
(End of this chapter)