Jingzhou, Xiangyang City.

It is winter and snowflakes fall.

The streets, which were crowded in the past, became much deserted at this time, and a thin layer of snowflakes fell evenly, covering the city of Xiangyang.

Outside the city, Zhang Xiu looked at Xiangyang, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and finally came back.

If it is two days later, the heavy snow will be closed, and it will be difficult to come back then.

Near the city gate.

Jia Xu did not show off, but just led a few servants to greet him. At this time, he bowed and said loudly: "Welcome the lord to return in triumphant success."

Jia Xu's collar and hair were covered with snowflakes. Zhang Xiu quickly turned over and got off the horse, helped it up in person, and then carefully wiped the snowflakes with his sleeve.

"Wenhe doesn't have to be too polite. During the period when I left, I felt guilty when I had to work hard on Wenhe's government affairs." Looking at Jia Xu's gray hair, Zhang Xiu said with guilt.

Since he started his army, it has been a pity for Jia Xu.

Although he can control internal affairs, he is good at making tricks, while Xu Shu is proficient in combat formations. As for Kuai Liang, he is not bad, but he is too utilitarian for family.

Chen Qun and Cui Jun each have their own strengths, one is good at formulating laws, but the other is not outstanding, and the only one lacks the talent in internal affairs.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu took a deep breath.

It seems that I have to take the time to go to Wolonggang. Zhuge Liang should be seventeen or eighteen years old at this time, but after Xu Shu praised him, he thought that Zhuge Liang was already very talented.

Otherwise, how could he dare to compare himself with Guan Zhong and Le Yi?

Although it cannot be compared with his peak, it is still easy to recruit children to manage Jingzhou.

"The lord's words are so serious, this is Xu's duty." Jia Xu was flattered and bowed again.

Zhang Xiu helped him up, held his hand, and walked into the city regardless of the wind and snow.

He personally sent him back to his residence and said sternly: "Wenhe, you should rest with peace of mind today, and I will deal with government affairs."

"You are optimistic about the mansion. If I let me know that you let Wenhe leave the mansion, I will never let you go." Zhang Xiu shouted to the generals on both sides of the mansion.

Listening to Zhang Xiu's words, Jia Xu's heart was filled with slight turmoil. He was over fifty years old and was actually given to Zhang Xiu...

Looking at Zhang Xiu's leaving figure, Jia Xu shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Well, that's all, I'll take a day off today."

A few moments, not far away.

Looking at Hu Cheer who was rushing toward him, Zhang Xiu said seriously: "Mrs. Gan, have Mrs. Du arranged it?"

"Don't worry, lord, it's already arranged. It's right next to Cao Cao's concubine's yard. lord can..." Speaking of this, Hu Che'er smiled and looked like hello you know the lord.

"Uh!" Zhang Xiu was speechless, it was becoming more and more distorted.

Rolling his eyes and then said, "I'll tell you when I go back to my house and say I'll go back to the sunset and send someone else to invite Xu Shu to the general's mansion."

"No!" Hu Cheer nodded and responded.

...

After a while, the mansion was in full swing.

When the Chinese officials in the mansion saw Zhang Xiu coming, they all stood up to greet him.

Zhang Xiu waved his hand, looked at the documents piled up at the first place, and couldn't help but shake his head. There were quite a lot of trivial matters in a state.

You know, this has been screened by civil servants.

After sitting down, Zhang Xiu took a sip of tea, calmed down and took a document, and glanced at it, saying that the taxes in Changsha Luo County were not up to par.

Zhang Xiu frowned slightly. In ancient times, the source of income of the imperial court relied on taxes, but tax evasion was repeated, especially the cap tax, which allowed some aristocratic families to take advantage of loopholes and save slaves and avoid taxes, which was a cancer.

This trend cannot be promoted and must be destroyed.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu fell into deep thought, thinking about how this kind of thing was handled by all dynasties.

After a long time, a cold light flashed out of his eyes. It was forbidden to store slaves and avoid taxes in ancient and modern times. Those who hold privately can be punished severely or even confiscated their homes.

"I came and told Chen Qun to come over and said I had something important to discuss." Zhang Xiu patted the document and shouted in a low voice.

Jingzhou must be rigorous in the law, and those who hear it are terrified. If it is really impossible to collect evidence of the hiding slaves of aristocratic families, and directly send troops to destroy the family.

One is not enough to destroy two families,

This kind of mute loss has been eaten by aristocratic families in history.

I also took documents and looked at them, most of them were related to population and taxes. In the farming era, these two were money, and almost all the problems were caused.

Bang,

Zhang Xiu patted the table with a gloomy expression.

After a long time, Chen Qun arrived first.

Looking at Zhang Xiu, he clasped his fists and bowed, "General, what's the matter with calling the group?"

Zhang Xiu did not speak, but handed the document directly to Chen Qun.

The latter raised his eyebrows and took it up and down to scan it.

After a long time, Chen Qun frowned slightly and said, "It is not surprising that he has been there in ancient and modern times. Is the lord trying to kill this matter?"

"Is there any good idea?"

"Storing slaves and avoiding taxes is caused by the relaxation of laws and the government's inaction. The lord can declare the laws and regulations. If necessary, he can kill the chicken to warn the monkey and order a thorough investigation of the matter."

"In this way, I think the aristocratic family will have some effect when they are afraid of the weapons." Chen Qun replied with his fists.

"If I want you to be the cruel official of Jingzhou and make a decision for you alone in the palace, how dare you do it?" Zhang Xiu said with a sharp look and a solemn expression.

The Chen family is famous for Yingchuan. If this person enforces the law, even the seven tribes of Jingxiang will not dare to say much.

Chen Qun frowned and fell into deep thought.

He represents the Chen family, and he cannot easily respond. After thinking for a long time, Chen Qun clasped his fists and replied: "Thank you for your kindness, but I am not talented and knowledgeable, so I may not be able to serve as a cruel official. I hope the general will be replaced by others."

Zhang Xiu slapped the table and shouted, "I, the cruel official in Jingzhou, no one can be appointed except you Chen Qun. If you don't, who dares to respond?"

"If you respond, you will leave your name in history. If you don't respond, then I, Jingzhou, may not tolerate you."

After saying that, Zhang Xiu shook his sleeves and turned around.

He had to strictly regulate the laws before, but what he didn't expect was that all localities still regarded the laws as a joke. How could he not be angry?

Chen Qun lowered his head and looked up at Zhang Xiu with his eyebrows slightly.

He could see Zhang Xiu's determination. If Zhang Xiu had the full help, it might be possible. If he could promote new laws, it would be no problem to keep it in history.

Thinking of this, Chen Qun bowed and bowed.

"Lord, the group is willing to help him, but it is not a joke. The group needs the lord to help him with all his strength, otherwise the ruling law will not be empty talk." Chen Qun looked solemn.

He began to refuse to agree because of his identity, but on the other hand, the vision and strength of the executor. The reason why he agreed was that he saw Zhang Xiu's desire.

Zhang Xiu turned around, personally helped Chen Qun up, and said solemnly: "Now, I will ask you to open a house for you to strictly investigate any illegal matters."

"In addition, I personally give you a sword. You can mobilize the troops in the city, take action first and then report, and spread the world for me and return the peace of Jingzhou."

"The crowd should do their best."

Chen Qun looked a little excited. This right was overwhelming, and it also showed Zhang Xiu's trust in him.

In this way, he was in the seven counties of Jingxiang, showing his ideals and ambitions, not seeking glory and wealth, but only seeking to leave his name in history.

"A long article, I'll discuss it with Wenhe later. He should have evidence of tax avoidance in various families. It can be appropriate to kill the chicken and warn the monkey."

"As for the seven tribes in the city, I will beat them up." Zhang Xiu said with a serious expression.

Only by effectively weakening the aristocratic families in Jingzhou can we improve the government status, increase taxes, improve the living standards of the people, and allow them to live a good life.

"No!" Chen Qun responded, and explained to Zhang Xiu a few more words, then took the file and went straight to Jia's house. I think Jia Xu had a hard time resting today.

As soon as Chen Qun left, Xu Shu walked over.

After dusting the snowflakes on his clothes, Xu Shu clasped his fists and said in a deep voice: "Lord, I don't know what the matter is to call Shu at this point?"
Chapter completed!