Qingcheng laid off so many officials, Zhao Shuling immediately sent relevant memorials to the court, and after settling down the newly appointed officials, he went to the capital to report to Chu Xuanjin in person.

Chu Xuanjin glanced at the memorial sent by Zhao Shuling and asked him: "Why did you suddenly change so many officials? Do you know how much impact it will bring after the change?"

Zhao Shuling bowed to Chu Xuanjin and said, "Report to Your Majesty, the specific reason is clearly written after the memorial. In order to satisfy personal desires, the officials in Qingcheng maliciously increased the taxes in Qingcheng. Moreover, it was found that this part of the taxes had never been reported to the court, and most of them were in the wallet of the former prefect of Qingcheng Wang Qinhui."

"How many are there in total?" When Chu Xuanjin heard that an official had concealed the taxes privately, he suddenly became energetic.

In this way, can we get another income? If the money is enough, then he can build an imperial palace!

"Your Majesty, please look back, and you have written the specific amount clearly in detail." Zhao Shuling said.

When Chu Xuanjin finished reading the amount behind, he felt ecstatic. He didn't expect that Qingcheng had so much money.

But looking back, the joy on Chu Xuanjin's face gradually disappeared.

"Why is there so little that was taken back in the end?" Chu Xuanjin asked in a deep voice.

In the end, you can give the money to the treasury, not to mention building an open palace, even if you just renovate the palace for the concubines in the harem, it is not enough.

"Report to Your Majesty, most of the money Wang Qinhui has recovered has been spent, and there are only 40,000 taels left in the mansion." Zhao Shuling said.

"What about these 40,000 taels?" Chu Xuanjin asked afterwards.

Zhao Shuling said: "Because Wang Qinhui's pressure on the people, many people in Qingcheng were unable to eat, and a large part of this was taken directly by the Qingcheng government from the people. In addition, the rainy season was approaching, so I took part in part to dig canals and build dams, and the remaining silver was returned to the people in proportion."

"What did you say?! So the 40,000 taels of money were not even handed over to the court?!" Chu Xuanjin asked angrily.

Zhao Shuling said: "According to my investigation, according to the taxes stipulated by the court and the actual situation in Qingcheng, Qingcheng has paid a total of 8,000 taels of silver in the past three years. According to the law, the Qingcheng government needs to return three times, so a total of 24,000 taels of silver will be entered into the Ministry of Revenue. In addition, the silver obtained from other officials' offices is still 36,000 taels left to be used to dig canals and build dams in Qingcheng and compensate the people."

Before Chu Xuanjin got angry, Zhao Shuling specifically emphasized the people's sentiment in Qingcheng to Chu Xuanjin: "When I went to Qingcheng, the people were already angry and complaining about the sky. After the people reported the case, Wang Qinhui still had many lives, so I sentenced him to death. On the day of his execution, the people were angry. If the people could not appease the people's emotions in time, there would be greater violence and chaos. Now that the return of some of the silver can not only calm the public's anger, but also the people can thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

When he heard what Zhao Shuling said in the end, Chu Xuanjin's anger arises because of the lack of silver, he gradually calmed down a little.

"Where did the officials selected by Lord Zhao?" Zuo Ye, who had not spoken, suddenly asked Zhao Shuling.

Wang Qinhui and those idiots were greedy and were caught and made so ugly. This was his own fault.

But there are many radish pits here, including the prefect of one city and other officials.

Zhao Shuling said to Zuo Ye: "They are all transferred based on the latest official assessment of the Ministry of Personnel and the arrangements for transfer recommendations. The specific list is mentioned in the memorial to His Majesty, and the subordinate also copied an additional copy."

After saying that, Zhao Shuling handed over the list to Zuo Ye.

Zuo Ye took a look and found that although it was not all people who satisfied him, there were still many names in it that looked a little familiar to him, so he didn't care about some strange names.

"Yeah, that's OK." Zuo Ye closed the list and nodded with satisfaction.

"During this period, King Jing and Princess Jing have been in Qingcheng all the time?" Zuo Ye asked suddenly.

"Yes." Zhao Shuling nodded and said.

"What did they do in Qingcheng?

" Zuo Ye asked.

Zhao Shuling said: "It is said that Princess Jing is very satisfied with the bamboo forest near Qingcheng, so she quickly bought two houses for processing bamboo. Later, she bought a shop to open a shop called "Zhushanfang".

"Apart from these, is there anything special?" Zuo Ye continued to ask.

Zhao Shuling thought for a while and said, "At that time, the people were very dissatisfied with the tax affairs, so they went to the court. Princess Jing helped appease the people and suggested that Wang Qinhui, who was still the prefect at the time, lowered the taxes and used the taxes he had received to dig canals and build dams."

"Is it proposed by Princess Jing who dig canals and build dams?" Zuo Ye asked thoughtfully.

Zhao Shuling nodded, "I went to ask for it specifically. Princess Jing said that the small mountain village where she used to be was flooded twice due to floods. Once it was flooded, there was no food in the village for a long time. Everyone had a hard time. So after she learned that Qingcheng was also prone to flooding, she put forward this suggestion."

Chu Xuanjin looked at Zuo Ye and asked, "Is there anything else that the Grand Master wants to ask?"

Zuo Ye asked Zhao Shuling: "What did the people react after Princess Jing proposed this method?"

Zhao Shuling said, "Although Princess Jing mentioned it, Wang Qinhui did not have the intention to consider the execution, so the people's emotions could only be slightly appeased, but they were not completely appeased. Until the ministers came and arrested Wang Qinhui, the people of Qingcheng had less complaints. Finally, it was not until Wang Qinhui was sentenced to death that the people's resentment was revealed. When they learned that the court was willing to return their silver, they were very grateful to the court and His Majesty."

Listening to what Zhao Shuling said, Chu Xuanjin was satisfied, but in the end it would be possible, it still depends on Zuo Ye.

Zuo Ye naturally sent someone to watch Shen Zhao and Sheng Qingyuan in Qingcheng. Knowing that Zhao Shuling was right, he said to Chu Xuanjin: "I have nothing to ask. After all, Lord Zhao is the governor of Qinglin Road, and his abilities are very good. This time the matter is handled quite well. Your Majesty should give him a reward."

"This is what I should do." Zhao Shuling said quickly.

Chu Xuanjin said, "Then according to the Grand Master's wishes, I will reward Zhao Qing with 100 taels of silver, 100 pieces of silk, and 2 pieces of gold and jade."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhao Shuling hurriedly thanked.

After Zhao Shuling left, Chu Xuanjin asked Zuo Ye: "Does the Grand Master think that King Jing and Princess Jing may be doing something in Qingcheng?"

Zuo Ye said, "I am just careful, but there is nothing unusual about it when I report to Lord Zhao and the spies I sent to me."

"That's fine. I'm tired, so the Grand Master will go back and rest early." Chu Xuanjin waved his hand and said.

His most annoying thing is to deal with these things.

Fortunately, I didn’t get anything today, and I had at least more than 20,000 taels of silver. Which concubine can I renovate the palace?

As soon as Zuo Ye left the palace gate, Zhao Shuling immediately met him.

"Why haven't Lord Zhao left yet?" Zuo Ye raised his eyebrows and asked.

Zhao Shuling stuffed a red envelope to Zuo Ye and said with a smile: "For today's affairs, I have to thank the Lord for helping you speak, otherwise your Majesty will be unhappy."

"Mr. Zhao is so polite." Zuo Ye accepted the red envelope calmly.

"Xiaoguan heard that the tea from Zuo's family was excellent. Xiaguan was a little tired from traveling a long distance. I wonder if I could have this honor to taste it?" Zhao Shuling asked.

Zuo Ye's smile fell a little deeper: "Since Lord Zhao said that, the official will naturally welcome you very much. Please, Lord Zhao."

This time I went, I didn't leave until the sun was about to set.

"Sir, do you think there is something wrong with what Lord Zhao said just now?" Liu Beichuan asked Zuo Ye.

Zuo Ye took a sip of tea lightly and asked, "Why do you ask that?"

Liu Beichuan said tentatively: "When the Lord Zhao gave him some gifts and said so many words of flattery, you don't seem to care very much."

Zuo Ye glanced at Liu Beichuan indifferently: "If I

Your thoughts can be seen through by you, a martial artist, so how can everyone in the court see this officer clearly?"

Liu Beichuan, who was invisibly stepped on, could only swallow the discount resentment.

"The lower official is stupid."

Now he can only hold Zuo Ye's big tree. If he is kicked away by Zuo Ye one day, let alone others, just Zuo Hong will tear him to pieces!

"Zhao Shuling has always been a smart person. He knows how to best protect himself and also knows how to leave a way out for himself." Zuo Ye said with some meaning.

"Sir, I think... Lord Zhao wants to please you and King Jing?" Liu Beichuan asked.

Zuo Ye smiled gently, with a little disdain: "Zhao Shuling dared not do this. He doesn't have the courage to disobey me. At most, he will not step on King Jing, but want to please King Jing? Are his eyesight blind as his official?"

"The things in the officialdom are not as powerful as big as a fist. Zhao Shuling's background is not much better than you. But now he can become a governor all the way. If he goes up, he should enter the cabinet. You should learn more." Zuo Ye said.

Liu Beichuan hurriedly said, "The officials are educated."

When Zhao Shuling left, he looked honored and received some rewards from Zuo Ye when he left. He looked very happy, but after getting on the carriage, all the smile on his face immediately became restrained.

Zhao Shuling couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He was so tired of talking to Zuo Ye. He had to always pay attention to the changes in his face and carefully guess his true thoughts.

Especially now he has his own position and has to speak more carefully.

However, fortunately, the words I said in the Imperial Study Room and the things I just said in the Zuo Mansion should dispel His Majesty and Zuo Ye’s concerns about Princess Jing Yu Qianqian, right?

After he reported on Qingcheng, he felt heartbroken when he saw what His Majesty and the Grand Master cared about.

They don’t consider the life or death of so many people.

What Your Majesty cares about is how much money you can get into his pocket, and what Your Majesty cares about is whether King Jing and Princess Jing have done something that will affect His Majesty's position.

Thinking about everything that Princess Jing and His Highness Jing did, Zhao Shuling's decision became more and more firm.

When he returned to Qingcheng, Zhao Shuling found an opportunity to quietly go to the backyard of Zhushanfang.

"Mr. Zhao is here for us this evening. I don't have any pastries for you now." Sheng Qingyuan sat in the yard drinking tea leisurely, looking at Zhao Shuling with a light face.

Looking at Chen Zhao again, he was not surprised at all when he saw him.

"The prince and the princess guessed that the officials would come?" Zhao Shuling asked.
Chapter completed!