During Zhang Fei's service, Xu Zhiqian was actually busier than him because Zhang Fei gave the task of investigating the residential area to Xu Zhiqian.
This is quite trivial.
Of course, Xu Zhiqian was only responsible for planning and coordination. The people from the office and Cao Dongdong's servants were the ones who actually conducted the in-depth investigation.
Compared with female lawyers who go to court to argue lawsuits, Zhang Fei believes that Xu Zhiqian is actually more suitable for charity and can just treat being a lawyer as a part-time job.
Because in Xu Zhiqian's heart, emotion still dominates her, but a lawyer must be rational, and even a little cold-blooded.
Xu Zhiqian can become a good legal counsel, but she will never be a great lawyer.
Therefore, Zhang Fei planned to hand over the charity work in the charity organization to Xu Zhiqian. This was exactly what he was not good at. Helping others actually required a lot of experience, and he knew how to spend money wisely.
Xu Zhiqian was also very interested in this.
"Third brother, you are finally back."
As soon as I entered the house, I heard Xiaotao's excited voice.
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Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Xiao Tao, did Madam miss me when I was away?"
“Yes!”
Xiao Tao was stunned and blinked: "Third brother, are you asking about my wife?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Xiao Tao said proudly: "The Madam is right here, why don't you just ask the Madam directly?"
“That’s right!”
Zhang Fei then looked at Gao Wenyin again.
Gao Wenyin gave him a coquettish look and said, "You're always chattering when you come back."
Xu Zhiqian smiled slyly and said, "Sister Gao is really becoming more and more like a lady."
Gao Wenyin said angrily: "Madam Xu, he is your husband."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Oh! Why are you being modest? It belongs to everyone, everyone. Haha."
If one were to ask what Zhang Fei's greatest comfort was when he came to the Northern Song Dynasty, it was undoubtedly these two women.
Xu Zhiqian quietly reached out her hand, grabbed the flesh around Zhang Fei's waist and twisted it gently.
Zhang Fei took a breath.
"What's wrong?" Gao Wenyin asked.
“I’m hungry!”
Zhang Fei said with tears in his eyes.
"Oh, the food is ready. Just take a short rest and you can eat soon."
Having said that, Gao Wenyin took Xiaotao and hurried to the kitchen to prepare.
Zhang Fei rubbed his waist and glanced at Xu Zhiqian depressedly, "Wow... You are so old, and you still use this trick."
Xu Zhiqian snorted softly, and suddenly saw an old man walking leisurely from the back door, and hurriedly shouted, "Daddy!"
The two of them immediately went over to meet him.
“I’m back!”
Xu Zun smiled and said to Zhang Fei: "You are retiring now that you have accomplished your mission!"
He naturally knew about this in the court.
Zhang Fei said self-deprecatingly: "I think he was kicked out."
Xu Zun laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if you retire after your success or you are kicked out, but you did a great job on this matter. I am proud of you."
Zhang Fei was flattered and said, "It's worth it to receive such praise from my father-in-law."
Although Xu Zun often exaggerates Fei, none of them are as direct and affirmative as this time.
Judging from this incident, the potential shown by Zhang Fei is truly surprising. Xu Zun is very happy and proud, and he is doubly happy as both a father-in-law and a mentor.
Xu Zhiqian said coquettishly: "Daddy, I have also made contributions, why don't you praise me."
Xu Zun laughed and said, "You don't know your limits. If I were to praise you, I'd be afraid you'd overdo it!"
No one knows a daughter better than her father!
Xu Zhiqian curled her lips and said, "It doesn't matter whether I praise you or not. My daughter has also been laid off."
“Lay off?”
Xu Zun was surprised.
Zhang Fei explained with a smile: "I have completed my service, and Zhiqian can no longer get involved."
"So that's what you mean." Xu Zun nodded, "This is natural. We have to follow the rules for everything."
Zhang Fei asked again: "I didn't cause any trouble to my father-in-law, did I?"
Xu Zun was stunned for a moment, then quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about me. In fact, I am not popular in the court. I only have a few good friends. On the contrary, the better you perform, the more they will be afraid of me."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Then I feel relieved."
Xu Zun asked again: "What are your plans next?"
Zhang Fei said: "Go back to the office and finish the backlog."
Xu Zun stroked his beard and asked, "You still don't want to enter the government?"
In the current social atmosphere, scholars and officials still pursue the goal of taking care of themselves if they are poor and helping the world if they are rich.
Now that Zhang Fei is deeply favored by the emperor, he naturally hopes that Zhang Fei can become an official.
Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment, "It's not the right time yet, but... it will probably be soon."
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously: "When is the timing?"
Zhang Fei smiled.
Xu Zhiqian pouted, "So mysterious."
Xu Zun didn't care, nodded and smiled: "As long as you have a plan."
While they were still chatting, Gao Wenyin, Xiaotao and Li Si had already brought the wine and food to the table. Zhang Fei, who had not been home for several days, missed Gao Wenyin and Xiaotao's cooking skills very much.
I didn't drink much wine, but I finished two large bowls of rice.
After dinner, Xu Zun and Xu Zhiqian went home. Both Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian were very tired.
After seeing the father and daughter off, Zhang Fei went straight into the bathroom and took a bath. Although he was not a germaphobe, he still felt very dirty after not being home for a few days. He even had the urge to burn all his clothes.
In the bedroom.
Zhang Fei made a "Tai" shape and lay on the **.
Gao Wenyin sat beside the bed and gently massaged his shoulders.
Zhang Fei moaned in pleasure, "Huh... It's so comfortable... Madam, you know, after I came out of Kaifeng Mansion today, I have been thinking about this moment, taking a bath, lying on the bed, and letting Madam massage me. It feels better than I imagined."
Gao Wenyin pursed her lips and smiled, then said, "Sanlang must have suffered a lot outside, right?"
"What do you mean, ma'am?"
"I feel like Saburo seems to have lost a lot of weight."
“It’s not skinny!”
Zhang Fei suddenly turned over and roughly pulled open his pajamas.
"What are you doing?"
Gao Wenyin was startled.
"Madam, where are you going? Please be serious."
Zhang Fei patted his abdomen and said, "Look, these are real abdominal muscles, not just painted on."
Gao Wenyin took a sneak peek and couldn't help blushing, "I saw it! Turn around quickly."
Zhang Fei lay back down and said, "Madam, do you still remember the first day I was a patrolman and I had several big blisters on my feet?"
Gao Wenyin nodded and said, "Of course I remember."
Zhang Fei said: "At that time, I made up my mind to train my body well. I am so young and I can't compare with Long Wu, Daniu and others. I accept it, but I can't be inferior to Lao Tao.
So these days when I'm at the police station and have nothing to do, I exercise with them. If I were to shovel manure again, I would definitely be the best at it. Lao Tao is no match for me. "
Gao Wenyin smiled softly and said, "Sanlang is really open-minded."
"It's not a big deal. There's nothing to worry about."
After a pause, Zhang Fei sighed again: "To be honest, Madam, actually...actually, I don't have such a good personality. This is the feeling I got after coming here. Now, no matter how big the difficulties are, they are nothing in front of me."
"Does this refer to Bianliang?"
"Hmm... huh..."
Gao Wenyin wanted to ask more questions, but suddenly she heard a slight snoring sound. A hint of pity flashed across her beautiful eyes. She gently helped Zhang Fei turn around, covered him with the quilt, turned off the lights, and then left.
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Dong Dong Dong!
Zhang Fei was awakened by a knock on the door.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Fei hugged the quilt tightly, as if in his final resistance.
"Sanlang, Grand Scholar Wang is here."
"Grand Scholar Wang?"
Zhang Fei opened his eyes and asked, "What time is it?"
Gao Wenyin said: "It's already the hour."
"Ah...is it so late?"
Zhang Fei stretched out his hands, lay on his back and said, "I don't want to move. Madam, come in and help me move."
......
A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Fei yawned and walked out of the door, slowly walking towards the front yard. But when he arrived at the front yard, he suddenly quickened his pace, stumbled into the hall, and panted heavily, "Aiya! I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I kept Wang Daxueshi waiting for a long time."
Wang Anshi waved his hand and said, "It's okay! It's okay! You are really tired these days, haha! Have you had breakfast? If not, you can eat first. I am free today, there is no rush."
"I just ate a little bit."
Zhang Fei asked again, "I wonder what Master Wang wants to do for you?"
Wang Anshi was not one to beat around the bush, so he said directly: "I hope you can go to the Regulations Office of the Second Prefecture to help me."
Zhang Fei had guessed this a long time ago, and pretended to be surprised. After a moment, he suddenly clasped his fists and said, "I am really grateful that Grand Secretary Wang thinks highly of me. I am also willing to share Grand Secretary Wang's worries, but...but I don't want to enter the Regulations Office of the Second Prefecture."
Wang Anshi asked, "Why?"
Zhang Fei smiled awkwardly: "Because I don't want to cause trouble."
After hearing this, Wang Anshi burst into laughter.
Zhang Fei asked curiously, "Why is Grand Secretary Wang laughing?"
Wang Anshi said angrily and amusedly, "Don't be so modest here. Are you afraid of getting into trouble? You are much better at getting into trouble than I am."
"Thank you for your compliment, Grand Secretary Wang!" Zhang Fei nodded with a smile, and suddenly asked, "But Grand Secretary Wang, do you know why I can always turn danger into safety?"
Wang Anshi hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why?"
Zhang Fei said, "Because I am just an informant, they don't have to fight me. If I were to enter the Regulations Department of the Second Prefecture, the situation might be different. It might be a life-and-death struggle. Besides, I have to consider my father-in-law."
Wang Anshi could not help but frown when he heard this. How could he not know how dangerous the reform was? He added: "But if it can succeed, you will have a bright future at your age."
Why did Zhao Xu waver? Zhang Fei's age was a key factor. Whether it was Zhao Xu, Wang Anshi, or Sima Guang, they all valued Zhang Fei's potential.
Zhang Fei smiled innocently and said, "I think I have a promising future now, right?"
Wang Anshi blinked.
really!
It is really too easy for Zhang Fei to become an official.
Zhang Fei added: "In fact, Wang Xueshi wanted to recruit me to the Regulations Department of the Two Prefectures, just hoping that I could help Wang Xueshi with advice. But I can also help Wang Xueshi in the office. There is no difference between the two, but the risk I take is much higher than if I stay in the office."
Wang Anshi thought for a moment and then asked, "Are you willing to help me?"
Having said that, the difference is that if you don't enter the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures, then everyone will not be on the same boat. You can become, and then Lu Huiqing will always be suspicious of Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei said firmly: "As long as Wang Daxueshi needs me, I will do my best, just like I helped Wang Daxueshi in the lawsuit before. If Wang Daxueshi doesn't believe me, I can sign a contract with him."
Wang Anshi was startled, then smiled and said, "That's not necessary. Once you sign the contract, you have to pay."
"Ah?" Zhang Fei was stunned, and suddenly an idea came to his mind, "Talking about money really hurts feelings. In fact, Wang Daxueshi can also compensate me in other ways."
Wang Anshi asked curiously, "What method?"
Zhang Fei said: "Now that the autumn tax collection is imminent, it would be good if Grand Secretary Wang could keep a closer eye on this matter."
Wang Anshi was confused and asked, "What does this mean?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "As long as Grand Secretary Wang keeps a closer eye on things, those dignitaries will definitely become suspicious and think that Grand Secretary Wang might want to reform the tax system.
If someone offers them a way to legally avoid taxes, they will try it.”
Wang Anshi asked: "Legal tax avoidance?"
"Yes!"
Zhang Fei nodded. "For example, if you donate the land to my charity, you don't have to pay taxes for charity."
Wang Anshi stood up suddenly and asked, "So your charity is used to provide them with tax evasion?"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
"Asshole!"
Wang Anshi angrily scolded: "I really misjudged you. I didn't expect that you are no different from those greedy villains."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Master Wang, calm down..."
"Don't say anything more. I tell you, I will never let you succeed." Wang Anshi said with a wave of his sleeves.
Zhang Fei said: "But those lands have not paid taxes in the first place, why not think of a way to get them to use some of the money to do charity."
Wang Anshi said: "The reason I came to you is to ask you to help me find a way to collect those taxes, not to ask you to help them evade taxes."
Zhang Fei spread his hands and said, "This is my way!"
Wang Anshi said: "You are aiding and abetting the tyrant."
Zhang Fei asked, "It's the same thing as handing the money over to the court, so why not donate it?"
Wang Anshi asked, "Who would be willing to donate money?"
Zhang Fei said: "I have already donated a sum of money to the Jinzouyuan. Isn't this voluntary?"
Wang Anshi was stunned. This was really a case of being too ungrateful and too soft-hearted. His confidence was a little weak: "But can you guarantee that every inch of land will donate money equal to the tax amount?"
Zhang Fei asked in return: "Can Grand Secretary Wang guarantee that every inch of land will be taxed?"
Wang Anshi said: "I can't do it myself, but you can't do it either."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "I can really do it, and no more, no less."
Wang Anshi couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei suspiciously.
Zhang Fei said: "Master Wang, let's talk about the facts. They have many ways to evade taxes. No matter how much the law is changed, many people can still evade taxes through various means. They just won't pay taxes. In this case, why don't we provide them with a legal tax evasion channel, at least it is still under our control."
Wang Anshi asked: "Why do you expect them to donate their money willingly?"
Zhang Fei said: "Because I can help them earn back the tax money and also gain reputation. How can they refuse the idea of gaining both fame and fortune? But at the beginning, we still need Wang Daxueshi to put some pressure on them."
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