First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Zhang Ximeng had insomnia, tossed and turned in the first half of the night, and had difficulty falling asleep in the second half of the night... Zhu Ying, this little bastard, actually gave herself such a generous gift.

He was challenging his weakness, and it was unfortunate that Zhang Ximeng couldn't hold it anymore.

Where did the money come from?

There is no doubt that it was either a salary or Zhu Ying received it from a merchant and gave it to herself.

If Zhang Ximeng is really unselfish, it is estimated that this kid will be arrested and brought to justice.

But the problem is that Zhang Ximeng is not such a person!

It's just that outsiders think he's innocent, Zhang Ximeng also wants to enjoy it, and the little **** said that he is marrying a daughter-in-law... By the way, he really doesn't have a wife's book!

Marriage is expensive, the mansion needs to be renovated, painted, repainted, and some new furniture installed. The bamboo bed should also be replaced by a thousand-worker bed. In addition, there will be a banquet, at least a shark fin feast.

And the dowry, it's a big deal!

After getting married, there will be a baby soon, and the cost of raising a baby is not small... It's dead!

Zhang Ximeng did the math, or it would be too much trouble getting married.

In any case, Zhu Ying, this bastard, succeeded in letting his eldest brother break the defense.

Zhang Ximeng got up early the next day, got some cold water to wash up, and sat there immediately. In the end, cowardly or cowardly. Even taking Zhu Ying's money is called greed for ink!

Windfall wealth from heaven, it is not clear to say, that is also a sin!

Although Zhang Ximeng felt that it was unnecessary to punish Zhu Ying for this, he still had to tell Lao Zhu that we are pure ministers and cannot sigh about corruption and accepting bribes.

I, Zhang Ximeng, stand tall and stand up to the test!

Zhang Ximeng shook his heart, got up and left the mansion.

He is going to go to the door to see first, see if there are any government affairs that need to be reported, or have an excuse to enter the palace, and then find a chance to talk about it, perfect!

Zhang Ximeng came to Menxia Province, and coincidentally, Jiang Nan was also there... Although it was planned that the Du Branch Bureau would be placed under the Budget Department and managed by Zhongshu Province, the reform of the Ministry of Households has not yet been finalized.

Jiang Nan still works in Menxia Province, and the yamen has just been built, which is much more comfortable than Zhang's residence. After all, there is a special small cafeteria here, where you can order meals without having to eat noodles every day.

"Zhang Xiang, your duty room still has a small garden, just some bamboos and orchids. Do you think you need something else?"

"Change it? Can I change it to spinach and radish?"

"No!" Jiang Nan laughed angrily, "Zhang Xiang, you just harm your own family, this is the province of the family, anyway, leave some elegance!"

Zhang Ximeng grinned helplessly, "Then do as you say! By the way, come here and I'll ask about something."

Called Jiang Nan to his duty room, and Zhang Ximeng poured her a cup of tea.

"Let's drink it first! It's estimated that we can't raise goats... That Jiang Tiju, I, let me make an analogy! Let's see how to deal with this..."

Seeing that Zhang Ximeng was serious, Jiang Nan also straightened his back and listened humbly.

"Think about it! There is a person with high authority and the top of the hundred officials. If he suddenly receives a sum of money, a lot of money, how will this be calculated?"

Jiang Nan's heart was beating wildly, what do you mean? Zhang Xiang has caught Li Shanchang's evidence? Ready to do this old guy?

After getting rid of a large group of silverfish in the household department, he is about to attack Li Shanchang. Zhang Xiang is really fighting spirit!

Jiang Nan thought about it for a while, but didn't dare to point it out. Anyway, if you use an analogy, I'll just listen!

"Naturally, we have to figure out the source of his money, is he greedy for ink?"

"No!" Zhang Ximeng said simply: "Absolutely not. The source of the money is fairly legitimate, and there is nothing illegal."

"Then, that's not right." Jiang Nan said puzzledly: "I only said that people must ask for something when they are courteous, not to mention that it is a heavy gift. Even if there is no temporary, it is a long line to catch big fish. I See, it must be severely punished! Arrest the gift-giver! Torture and interrogate, you won’t be able to find out the truth!”

Zhang Ximeng's face darkened, Zhu Ying, I wanted to protect you too, but they didn't agree!

After being stunned for a while, Zhang Ximeng simply said: "This really doesn't count as long-line fishing for big fish. It's a little different from what you think. It's just to send some money gifts between relatives.

Jiang Nan pondered silently, and after a while, he said in a low voice, "Zhang Xiang, do you mean that Li Qi gave Li Xianggong a gift?"

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, his expression changed slightly, and he could only say embarrassedly: "That... an analogy, an analogy, don't take it seriously!"

Now it's confirmed, that's what happened!

Jiang Nan thought that the old guy Li Shanchang was really dishonest. He sent his son to Lingnan to make a fortune. Otherwise, why would he be so active!

It seems that Zhang Xiang wants to do Lao Li, but this situation is indeed a bit troublesome.

"Zhang Xiang, the land of Lingnan, although it can't be regarded as a foreigner, but it is obviously not the same as Yingtian's law. If Li Qi gets money from there, it will be difficult to convict him for a while."

No conviction, Zhang Ximeng breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Nan added: "If a child gives a gift to his father, even if the gift is larger and the amount is larger, it cannot be regarded as a bribe." Gu Lin

The half-suspended heart was completely put into the stomach, and it seemed that it was all right.

Zhang Ximeng asked curiously again: "Then look, there is no problem at all in this matter?"

Jiang Nan thought hard, and it took a long time before he said, "Zhang Xiang, if you must be convicted, there is still a way."

"What way?" Zhang Ximeng said hurriedly.

"Although there is no bribery in this situation, it is still no problem to count as a gift. If Li Shanchang did not declare his taxes truthfully, that is to say, there is still a problem with the money. It is just how to determine the tax rates for gifts and inheritances, Hu Shangshu said that Bian doesn't seem to have come to a conclusion so quickly. He has trouble collecting business taxes now, but he doesn't have the heart to care about it. If Zhang Xiang wants to do this to Li Shanchang, it's best to urge Hu Weiyong, and let them bite the dog at that time."

Jiang Nan patiently gave Zhang Ximeng advice.

"Okay, very good! Jiang Tiju has helped me a lot!" Zhang Ximeng said very moved: "I'll slaughter the sheep later, please come and eat the roast leg of lamb!"

Jiang Nan readily agreed, "Just the leg of lamb is meaningless. If you can overwhelm the old man, how about adding a puffer fish?"

Zhang Ximeng grinned, "The puffer fish has to invite a chef from outside, or shad or shad!"

Jiang Nan smiled, "I heard that the queen said that she is gluttonous with fish and meat, and she likes shad the most. It turns out that your monarchs and ministers have similar tastes!"

Zhang Ximeng's face darkened, what does it mean to taste the same, it was clearly the recipe that Zhu Yuanzhang and his wife stole from him, and it was me who improved their taste.

"Since I know that the lord likes it, I will entertain you with a royal banquet, are you still not satisfied?"

"I'm satisfied, I'm very satisfied with my humble position!" Jiang Nan smiled and said, "I can wait for Zhang Xiang to eradicate the evil!"

What can Zhang Ximeng say? When Jiang Nan left, he waved a knife around his neck, which was quite scary.

Don't say anything, just call Hu Weiyong over!

"Financial and taxation is the foundation of a country, and there is no need to be careless. The reform of the Ministry of Households cannot be pushed forward for the time being. It is just that the expenditure is too much, and the income received is seriously insufficient... I am also more than enough now, but the balance is not enough!"

Hu Weiyong's heart thumped when he heard Zhang Ximeng say this. As a vicious dog, the most fearful thing is that there is no prey. Now that Zhang Xiang has ordered it, he has no reason not to work hard!

"Xiang Zhang, I'm sure to double the revenue of the tax department within half a year!"

Zhang Ximeng raised his eyelids and said with a smile: "Good ambition... But the core of the moment is to focus on the big and let go of the small. First, figure out the business tax, tariff, and salt tax. There is also foreign trade. Lingnan has to make efforts, your tax department. Let's cooperate and focus on combating smuggling, understand?"

"clear!"

Hu Weiyong immediately said: "I have already thought about my humble position. I will ask the navy to help me and strictly investigate the private trade!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded again and again, and said a few words casually, and let Hu Weiyong go down.

After sending Lao Hu away, Zhang Ximeng breathed a sigh of relief, it should be all right!

In other words, from now on, even if you are rich!

At a young age, there are 300,000 pieces.

Don't hesitate to go to the restaurant again, just fry one!

For breakfast, order two bowls of soy milk, drink a bowl and pour a bowl!

Buy a roast duck and get a whole one!

Dare you think!

The life of the rich is so arrogant!

But before being arrogant, there is one more thing, and that is to go to Lao Zhu to find out.

Zhang Ximeng came to see Lao Zhu, and Zhu Yuanzhang was pacing and furious, cracking and smashing a lot of things... Zhang Ximeng's heart fluttered, wouldn't it be for himself?

"Sir, you are here! We, we shouldn't condone raising rape!" Zhu Yuanzhang was full of artillery fire as soon as he came up, making Zhang Ximeng's heart beat even more.

"My lord, is this an accident?"

"Ok!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted angrily and said, "When dealing with the Ministry of Households, Zheng Shiyuan had a three-year-old son. Let's hold our hands high and spare his life. The Ministry of Punishment temporarily sent this child to his uncle for foster care. Who knew that his uncle Zheng Shili would actually Ran!"

"Ran?"

"Yes! According to the news, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com he was on a ship heading for Wuchang, and he should have taken refuge with Chen Youliang!" Lao Zhu said angrily: "Zheng Shiyuan is an official in the Ministry of Housing, and his brother is studying in the Guozijian. ...We, we are worthy of their brothers! We didn't embarrass Zheng Shiyuan's youngest son, and naturally we didn't do anything to his brother, I really didn't expect that this ungrateful thing would betray us, shameless!"

Zhang Ximeng was suddenly shocked. It turned out that it had nothing to do with his own business, but he went to Chen Youliang's place... So, this Zheng Shili is also dying!

"My lord, since that's the case, I think it's better to use this as an excuse to start a war with Chen Youliang and destroy this scourge as soon as possible!"

"Destroy Chen?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered: "We have always advocated the northern expedition to the Yuan court, won't destroying Chen affect people's hearts?"

"Probably not." Zhang Ximeng said: "Destroying Chen is also for the purpose of all-out northern expedition. This time Chen Youliang hid criminals, and there were several conflicts in the past. This time is when the power of the newspaper is exerted, let's unite and swear to destroy Chen Youliang!"