Thief Emperor

Chapter 96 Live Pig!

After all, Master Xue was a Jinshi, and his language organization ability was still very strong. He quickly told Li Yun the whole story, then slapped the table and said angrily: "Don't even think about it."

"He was appointed as the governor of Xuanzhou after someone saw the rebellion in Yuezhou. When the rebellion in Yuezhou was quelled, he provided money and food, so naturally his contribution was not small."

"In one or two years at most, I will be transferred back to the capital from Xuanzhou, and maybe even promoted to the first rank."

"It will also be a nice addition to your resume at the Ministry of Personnel."

Xue Song said in a muffled voice: "No one cares about the situation in Xuanzhou."

Li Yun listened to it once, then smiled and said, "It seems that the prime minister in the court is really considerate and has paved a wide road for his children."

At this point, Mr. Li paused and continued, "It's just that Governor Cui is too impatient. He doesn't need to be so anxious. He just needs to follow the procedures and secure his position as governor, and then use gentler methods to raise food and grass for the front line. He has connections in the court, so he will definitely be credited with this achievement."

"He came here in a hurry."

Master Xue said angrily: "Secondly, he relied on his family background and didn't take us, his subordinates, seriously at all."

"Now, this old man has completely offended him."

Mr. Xue lowered his head and counted on his fingers, then said, "Calculated, the documents from here to the court, back and forth, plus the Ministry of Personnel's deliberations, it will take at most a month for the court to issue the dismissal document."

"So fast?"

Li Yun was somewhat surprised: "That recruiting envoy hasn't arrived for almost half a year. How could the dismissal document arrive so quickly?"

"The recruitment and suppression envoys need to be discussed slowly between the Ministry of Personnel and other ministries."

Mr. Xue shook his head and said, "There is no need to dwell on Cui Shao's documents for so long. Even if we ignore his family background, his superiors always get the correct answer when they report to his subordinates."

Although in theory, the appointment and dismissal of county magistrates in various places need to be decided by the Ministry of Personnel, this is just a procedure after all.

Generally speaking, whenever a superior impeached his subordinates, the Ministry of Personnel would approve it, because if the Ministry of Personnel did not approve it, then the superior’s prestige in the local area would be gone.

There was no way to carry out the work.

This is also the reason why Xue Song was certain that he would be dismissed from office.

At least he will be transferred away from Xuanzhou.

Li Yun touched his chin and thought seriously.

He did not want County Magistrate Xue to be transferred away from Qingyang, at least not in the next two years. After all, both his white and black careers had to be carried out in Qingyang.

Once County Magistrate Xue leaves Qingyang, it will be impossible for Li Yun to follow him back home or go to other places. After all, his current roots are in Qingyang, and his future career development will probably radiate outward from Qingyang and Xuanzhou.

After thinking for a while, before he could speak, Master Xue patted him on the shoulder and sighed, "Don't think too much. I don't take this county magistrate to heart. Both of my sons have started families, so it's time for me to return home and retire."

At this point, Master Xue snorted, "That Cui guy is so arrogant and domineering, I don't have to wait for him to impeach me. I will also write a letter to the court to explain the situation, take the initiative to resign, and return home!"

"Let the man surnamed Cui do his best in Xuanzhou."

"Don't worry, County Master."

Li Yun thought about it and said with a smile: "You can write a letter to defend yourself, but there is no rush to retire and return home. Maybe things will turn around."

Master Xue was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something, frowned and said: "This is my own business, don't mess around, and don't use those people from Cangshan Village..."

"It's going to be a big mess!"

"Besides, a man like Cui Shao must have a lot of guards around him."

"Don't worry, Your Excellency. I have always abided by the law and will not do anything reckless."

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In the evening, Li Dadutou returned to his yard with wine and food. Li Zheng was reading a book in his hand. When he saw Li Yun coming back, he quickly put it away, looking a little flustered.

Zhang Hu was fiddling with a bow at the moment. When he saw Li Yun coming back, he stood up and said with a smile, "Second brother is back."

Li Yun put down the food and drinks in his hand and glanced at Li Zheng: "What are you looking at?"

Li Zheng hesitated and didn't say anything.

Zhang Hu complained, "Second brother, the skinny monkey has been watching me all afternoon. I called him but he didn't respond!"

Li Zheng's face turned even redder, and he didn't know what to say.

Li Dazhaizhu glanced at him and said unhappily, "It's not a serious book, is it?"

"Serious, serious."

Li Zheng quickly said, "Very serious."

Li Yun sighed: "It seems that it is really time for you to talk about your wives."

Li Zheng smiled and sat next to Li Yun: "Second brother, what delicious food did you bring back today?"

"Don't change the subject."

Li Dazhaizhu sat in the main seat with a majestic look. He glanced at Li Zheng and said slowly, "I'll find you a wife in two years. These two years are a critical time for our village. You should focus more on the main business."

Li Zheng nodded quickly: "I understand, second brother." The three of them opened the wine and food, ate some food, and drank a few glasses of wine. Li Yun looked at Li Zheng and said, "Skinny monkey, the state is preparing to collect money and grain from all counties."

"You tell me, should we give him a try?"

"what?"

Li Zheng was stunned by the question. He scratched his head and whispered, "Second brother, aren't we officials from Qingyang now? What do you want to monitor... monitor for self-theft?"

"Theft by the insider."

Li Yun reminded.

Although Skinny Monkey can read, his cultural level is really not that good, but it's not his fault.

Growing up in a mountain village, it was his mother's credit that he could read. People like Zhang Hu might not even know his own name.

"Yes, embezzlement!"

Li Zheng scratched his head: "But second brother, Mr. Xue treats you very well, and Miss Xue often comes to see you. Let's do this, right..."

"Isn't that a bit disloyal?"

Li Yun glared at him and said unhappily, "Qingyang will not send money and food to the state for the time being, so there is no need to rob Qingyang."

"Robbery from other counties?"

Li Zheng thought about it and nodded, "That's fine, but there are so many counties in Xuanzhou and we don't have that many people. Which county do you want to rob, second brother?"

"Otherwise, let's go and rob Shidai's."

The skinny monkey took a bite of rice and said vaguely, "Shidai is close to us."

“No need to go to each county to rob.”

Li Dazhaizhu took a big bite of meat and said, "Each county will definitely send all the money and grain to Xuanzhou, or somewhere else. In short, they must be gathered together and then transferred to Yuezhou."

"what?"

Li Zheng was a little confused and scratched his head: "Why? Aren't some counties close to Yuezhou? Can't the counties just send the supplies themselves?"

"You do not understand."

Li Yun smiled and said, "Because some people want to make contributions. If the state allows the grain of each county to be transported to one place, then this new governor has some brains. If he orders the money and grain of each county to be sent to Xuanzhou City, and then escorted to Yuezhou from Xuanzhou City, then this Governor Cui..."

"It really is a live pig."

Li Zheng scratched his head, still not understanding, but he patted his chest and said, "Second brother, your words are too complicated, I don't understand, but you just need to say something about what to do."

"The brothers didn't say a word!"

Li Yun nodded and said, "Then tomorrow, Shouhou, you go back to Shiwangzhai and discuss this matter with Laojiu. Send a few smart ones to investigate the situation near Xuanzhou."

"I will also inquire about the situation from the official sources these days. When I have gathered enough information, I will return to the Ten Kings Village to discuss how to proceed."

Li Zheng nodded quickly in agreement.

"I know, second brother."

After responding to this, he suddenly thought of a question: "Second brother, Xuanzhou is not Qingyang. I heard that there are thousands of soldiers. If we go to do their work, isn't it a bit dangerous..."

"Thousands?"

Li Yun grinned: "Don't worry, they don't have so many people."

"Maybe there are less than 300 people, and even with these 300 people, the impatient Master Cui may not be able to move them. Do these young masters from the capital really think that they can dominate a region with a piece of paper and a few seals?"

"If the interests cannot be balanced, everyone will only pretend to obey him but actually disobey him."

Knowing that Li Zheng didn't understand what he said, Li Yun patted his shoulder again and said slowly: "You don't have to think about these things, just do as I say. If we can rob these money and grain, it will be of great benefit to our village."

Li Zheng nodded quickly, finished the last bite of his meal, then took the mysterious little book and slipped back to his room.

Village leader Li looked at his back and said unhappily.

"Watch less!"

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In the next few days, in addition to hanging out in the county government office, Li Yun would occasionally ride out of the city on horseback to visit various places.

On the third day, he finally got the exact news.

The newly appointed governor, Cui Shao, ordered all counties in Xuanzhou to escort all the corresponding money and grain to Xuanzhou city, which would then send them to the front line of Yuezhou.

When he heard the news, Li Yun was looking through a geographical atlas. He opened the map of Xuanzhou, looked at the location of Xuanzhou City, and couldn't help muttering to himself.

“Is this a descendant of a noble family?”

“Isn’t this a live pig?”

(End of this chapter)