I Am Immortal In The Cultivation World

Jiajing Mansion.

city ​​gate.

The soldiers on duty were leaning against the wall and dozing off when suddenly there was a rumbling sound in their ears, and the ground under their feet trembled.

Waking up suddenly, he looked up and saw hundreds of black riders approaching from a distance.

The headed person wears black gauze on his head, a purple red cape, and an embroidered picture of a dragon soaring through the clouds.

"People from Dongchang!"

The team was screaming, and hurriedly rushed the people into the city, completely emptied the city gate, and scolded the lazy soldiers to stand up, they must use the energy to go to Yihonglou to stand guard.

Dongchang's original duty was to supervise and measure land, but after the crony case, it has the power to supervise officials.

If you see which soldier is not pleasing to the eye, put it on the label of dereliction of duty, and then investigate the charges of blackmailing the people, at least it is a confiscation of the house and exile.

After a while.

Hei rode to the outside of the city gate, Zhou Yi glanced at the team, and rushed into the city without paying attention.

Hundreds of black knights followed closely behind, all of them full of evil spirits.

Especially the old eunuchs including Eunuch Wen, who hadn't been out of the capital for many years. They traveled through mountains and rivers along the way, and felt that the depression accumulated in their hearts had dissipated a lot.

"Our family joined the servants at the age of twelve and hadn't been out of the palace for thirty years. We originally thought that one day we would die of old age quietly."

Wen Tongzhi said with a smile: "Thanks to the governor, after joining the Supervision Department, he also went to various interesting places in central Beijing, and now he sees the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River again, even if he dies, he will have no regrets!"

Zhou Yi asked: "Where is Mr.'s home, you can let the younger generation be on duty in the Supervision Department."

Wen Tongzhi took a deep look at Zhou Yi, he must have investigated our family behind his back: "Our ancestors went to the northwest, and were overthrown by an earth dragon, so we are the only ones left in the Nine Clans!"

"It turned out to be like this."

Zhou Yi was dubious in his heart, but the Supervision Department did not find any members of Duke Wen's clan, so he pondered for a moment and said.

"Mr. is looking for someone who will take care of you in the future. Our family will arrange his future. If he likes to study, he will become a civil servant, and if he likes to practice martial arts, he will become a general."

"If you can't write, you can't do martial arts. Our Dongchang has plenty of positions. Since then, Mr. Wen has been the first page of the family tree!"

Wen Tongzhi's face showed emotion, he has a few cadres under his command, but they are all servants in the palace, they can only serve and order around on weekdays, they cannot carry on the family line.

"The duke is so kind, our family will be smashed to pieces to repay it!"

No one can deny that the genealogy starts from itself, and how many generations will be passed on in the future. When worshiping ancestors during festivals, they must offer incense and recite a sentence of the ancestor's kindness.

People are doomed to die, but the name can be passed down, and it can survive for the alternative.

when speaking.

Heiqi walked through several streets and came to the gate of the government office.

Zeng Fu Yin led the yamen and the subordinate county officials, who had long been waiting at the gate of the yamen.

"My subordinate, Zeng Zhiyuan, pay my respects to Lord Dugong!"

Sigh!

Zhou Yi tightened the reins, and the horse's front hooves were raised high, almost stepping on Zeng Fu Yin's head.

Zeng Fu Yin's complexion changed slightly, and then his smile returned immediately, and he patted his horse and said: "Master Dugong is really good at riding!"

"Master Zeng, there is no need to be like this, our family and yours are not in the same system."

Zhou Yi immediately looked down at Zengfu Yin: "Your Majesty said that officials do not need to be afraid of the Supervision Department if they are not corrupt or break the law. Is there something wrong with Mr. Zeng?"

Doesn't it mean that the Supervision Department has the final say on what's going on!

Mr. Zeng's Fu Yin slandered in his heart, how can there be no problems with being an official, even if the famous and upright officials are strictly targeted according to the law, they will often violate the system.

"You are joking, the governor. I am not afraid of you, but I admire you very much! The Mao family in Fucheng, relying on the emperor's relatives, wantonly encloses acres of land, and the subordinate officials dare not control them."

"Fortunately, the Supervision Department reported it to His Majesty, and the whole family was exiled in Lingnan. This action saved countless people!"

"This is a matter of duty."

Zhou Yi stood up and got off his horse: "Our family is here to investigate the rebels in Tianjianmen. Master Zeng, as a parent officer, needs to know a thing or two."

"Please, Governor!"

Zeng Fu Yin bowed to lead the way, his appearance and posture were the same as those of the servants in the palace.

There is no difference between eunuchs serving nobles and junior officials serving superiors.

Those scholars scold the eunuchs for sycophancy every day, but compared to the sycophant routines of literati in official circles, there are many kinds of names, and the servants can't catch up even if they try their best.

The back hall of the government office.

Half a month ago, Zengfu Yin heard the news, and immediately recruited craftsmen to transform it, and specially used it to entertain people from the East Factory.

When Zhou Yi entered, he saw a maid serving dishes.

There is no need to describe the delicacies of mountains and seas. What is rare is that in this inland city, all kinds of sea food can be kept fresh.

"Master Zeng has a heart!"

Dongchang set off from the capital city and traveled for more than a month. It is not sure when it will arrive here, so fresh ingredients have to be brought in every day, so sit down and wait.

If Zhou Yi doesn't come for a day, a table of banquets will be wasted.

"This is the job of a subordinate official."

Zengfu Yin led Zhouyi to the top, and two beautiful women on the left and right served wine and vegetables, and stepped back to serve Hou Wen Tongzhi, Yu Qianshi and other internal servants.

Once the internal servants were done serving, the officials who were waiting outside were allowed in and sat down on the seat under the Supervision Department.

Fortunately, the back hall of the government office is extremely spacious, and it was converted into a banquet hall after the craftsmen worked overtime to accommodate more than a hundred people at the same time.

Zhou Yi sat at the head, tasted a century-old wine, and glanced at the officials.

"When the supervisory department ransacked Mao's house, he got a lot of account books and letters, and sent them to our family for inspection. You should know what is written in them."

After the words fell, nine out of ten officials in the hall looked pale.

The Governor of Zeng Fu was the most terrified, and no one in the court knew that the governor of Dongchang liked to arrest the governor and the county magistrate the most, but he often let off the judges and the like.

According to the Dugong's original words, if you catch him, you should grab the leader, and don't take the blame on a subordinate official!

"However, our family is the most kind-hearted. We covered up the matter and reported to His Majesty that you were pressured by that concubine to indulge the Mao family!"

"Thank you Duchess."

Zeng Fuyin reacted the fastest, and went out to kneel in the lobby, not paying any attention to the strange eyes of his colleagues.

Other people related to the case of enclosing the fields of the Mao family also had to come out and knelt on the ground to thank them. This time, 80% of the officials knelt down, and only a few of them were still sitting in their seats.

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, looking at the remaining officials.

There was no need to speak, and they were so scared that they were sweating profusely. There was no choice for such a situation.

If they dared not kneel down today, they could be squeezed out to death by the colleagues of the Jiajing Mansion without the intervention of the Supervision Department, not to mention that Zeng Fu Yin is the immediate boss.

"Thank you Duchess!"

After all, the six people were reluctant to part with their black hats, so they left their seats and knelt down on the ground.

Zhou Yi waved his hands in satisfaction, and the officials returned to their seats.

"Master Zeng, how many soldiers are there in Jiajing Mansion now? Don't report those false numbers, our family needs soldiers who can fight!"

The local government soldiers have long been corrupted. This is a well-known fact, and the reasons for it are quite complicated.

According to the regulations of the state, there should be 5,000 soldiers in a mansion, but excluding the empty-paid and the old, weak, sick and disabled, it is not bad to have 3,000 soldiers who can fight.

"My lord, the Jiajing Mansion is located in the hinterland, and it is in a time of peace, so the mansion cannot afford to support so many soldiers..."

Zeng Fu Yin found three plausible reasons: "Those who are capable of fighting today, counting the city gates, warehouses and other soldiers, there are about... two thousand?"

Unsure of the real number, he turned his head and looked down to Xie Guerrilla.

Xie Guerrilla said: "Grand Du, it's the busy season of farming, and most of the soldiers go home to farm, so we can only get together a thousand."

"Hmph, it's really nonsense!"

Zhou Yi didn't bother to find out why it was still busy in September, and he ordered: "After half a month, our family will see five thousand young and strong soldiers. Can Lord Zeng do it?"

"Yes, definitely!"

Zeng Fu Yin issued a military order: "It doesn't take half a month, and the officials can be assembled in five days."

As long as the yamen can spare enough money, it is easy to gather five thousand young and strong, not to mention that there is no need for large-scale recruitment, and the number of family guards raised by the various clans in Jiajing Mansion is enough for most of the number.

These guards danced with guns and clubs on weekdays, and their physique was much better than that of the soldiers. With a little training, they became elite soldiers!

"Master Zeng, you are very good."

Since Zhou Yi came to the government office, he finally showed a smile: "Next year the Ministry of Officials will be assessed by the Ministry of Officials, and it will definitely be the top one. If there is a vacancy in the capital, our family will be an official in the same dynasty as you!"

Zeng Fu Yin said gratefully: "The Dugong's kindness is unforgettable, and if there is an order in the future, I will do my best."

Zhou Yi took the fine wine served by the maid, raised his glass and said.

"Gentlemen, drink Sheng!"

...

Tianjian Mountain.

Located in the south of Jiajingfu.

A solitary peak rises from the plain, its shape is like a sword, and it is more than three hundred feet high.

It was late autumn.

The maple leaves all over the mountain are red, and the setting sun shines like blood like fire.

today.

The disciples on duty at the mountain gate saw a large crowd coming from the north.

More than 5,000 people gathered together, and there was no end to it.

Most of the people who came were dressed in the uniform of government soldiers, and a few were dressed in black clothes. Among them were more than five hundred cavalrymen, and the sound of horseshoes was like thunder.

"The castrated dog is here!"

The disciple recognized the Tiqi in black, immediately screamed, and rushed to the door to report the news.

The government soldiers stopped at the foot of the mountain and divided into five army formations, surrounding Tianjian Gate like a semicircle.

"Our family doesn't understand military formations, so everything is under the command of Xie Guerrilla."

Zhou Yi said: "The extermination of Tianjianmen this time is a major event to quell the rebellion. If you can do your best to thank Guerrilla, our family will ask His Majesty to ask for credit for you."

"Don't worry, Governor."

Xie Guerrilla was full of confidence: "There are only three hundred soldiers in Tianjianmen, and five thousand soldiers encircled and suppressed them. Even the master of martial arts can only escape for his life."

A martial arts master can easily kill ten soldiers, but when soldiers form an army formation, they can easily kill eleven martial arts masters.

After Xie Guerrilla finished speaking, he reined in his horse and entered the army formation.

It has been more than a month since Zhou Yi entered the government office, and the five thousand soldiers have undergone simple training and already know the flag orders.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

With three shouts in a row, the five armies rushed to Tianjian Gate.

The pace is a little chaotic, but it can maintain the formation and looks quite imposing.

Riding on the horse, Zhou Yi couldn't help feeling a little emotional as he watched the army rushing to kill.

"It's only 5,000 soldiers. The man in the north is said to have 300,000 soldiers. How powerful is he? That man really used the banner to rebel. Even if Daqing doesn't fall, it will hurt the foundation!"

With his thoughts turned, Zhou Yi pondered how he could use King Zhenbei to achieve his own goals.

There is no permanent enemy in the world. The current Zhouyi is targeting the north, all out of the need of the orthodox emperor. One day, if it is no longer needed or the dragon chair is replaced, it is completely possible to join forces with King Zhenbei.

While thinking, Zeng Fu Yin asked beside him.

"Duke, why did Your Majesty let you destroy the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

This time the supervisory department went south, of course it was under the banner of the orthodox emperor, and it had to be ordered by His Majesty, otherwise the deployment of troops would be suspected of treason.

"Master Zeng, what you said is wrong, Your Majesty did not want our family to destroy the Heavenly Sword Sect..."

Zhou Yi pointed to Tianjian Mountain and said, "Have you paid the tax for the mountain occupied by Tianjianmen?"

Zeng Fu Yin was puzzled and said: "No, of course not. After all, people in Jianghu founded a sect, and there has never been any talk of paying taxes."

"According to the laws of the country, you must pay taxes!"

Zhou Yi said coldly: "Our family's destruction of Tianjianmen is to give other sects a choice, either pay the money obediently, or the imperial court takes back the land."

"I see."

Zeng Fu Yin frowned and said: "Duke, this sect's tax is not easy to collect."

The martial arts sect of Jianghu Zongmen is powerful, and the tax collectors dare not go up the mountain to ask for money, saying that they may fall into the cliff by accident, or feed the wolves, tigers and leopards in the mountain.

"Jie jie jie..."

Zhou Yi laughed strangely: "Our family and His Majesty have asked for an order. If any sect reports any tax resistance, the tax of the same amount of land can be exempted."

The sects of the rivers and lakes are not united, and there are many bloody cases in each sect and faction, not to mention the feud between good and evil.

When this rule is promulgated, they must report each other's enemies and sects.

Even if someone calls for cooperation, it is not necessary. Human nature is selfish and greedy, and they will report each other no matter what.

"The governor is wise!"

Zeng Fu Yin thought about it carefully, and felt that this method was more and more wonderful: "I don't know if the lower officials can learn a thing or two from it?"

Zhou Yi asked: "What kind of reference?"

"Mr. Du, it is very difficult to measure the acres at present. Those big families try their best to hide it. The number of local officials is limited, and the investigation and handling are extremely troublesome, so many people have concealed it."

Zeng Fu Yin said: "Your majesty will write a memorial to His Majesty, just like the governor, whoever reports and hides the land will be exempted from the corresponding amount of taxes."

Zhou Yi shook his head and said, "This method is absolutely impossible!"

Zeng Fu Yin asked suspiciously: "Why?"

"The mountain land occupied by the sect has no taxes. The imperial court collects more or less, which is an extra income. Moreover, the people in the rivers and lakes are fierce, so they cannot be forced too hard."

Zhou Yi said: "If you report the tax exemption for the fields, someone must take advantage of the loopholes. In the end, many fields will be exempted from taxes, and the original intention of measuring the land will be lost!"

Zeng Fu Yin scratched his ears and said: "This official is dull, please ask Duke Du for advice."

Zhou Yi glanced at this fellow, as expected of being a scholar, the eunuch of Bi Nei Shisi can speak, with Zeng Fu Yin's mind, how could there be no perfect method.

"Master Zeng, you will report the tax reduction and exemption, and change the hidden land to the whistleblower!"

In this way, the whistleblower is full of motivation, and the court will not collect less taxes.

"The governor is wise, and it's not a case of dismissal."

Yin of Zeng Fu applauded repeatedly: "After returning to the government office, the subordinate officials will immediately play the performance, and will sign the name of the governor at the end, explaining the origin of the country's good policy."

"No need."

Zhou Yi shook his head and said: "It is inconvenient for our family to communicate with the courtiers. Mr. Zeng will record this matter, and he will go to the capital next year to take up a post, so he must remember our family."

Emperor Zhengtong was determined to measure the acres of land, and Zeng Fu Yin made a memorial, which would greatly speed up the process.

Being able to find out many hidden land acres is exactly what the emperor wants. Next year, Zeng Fu Yin will surely be promoted, and he is likely to be on duty in the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Fu Yin took this crucial step, and may join the cabinet in the future!