Chapter 74 Those who try to use power to oppress others
Although Wang Jinsheng was unwilling, since his uncle had said so, he had no choice but to wait here.
So, the singing started again, and the dancers started moving again.
Then the music continued and the dancing continued!
Not long after, the sound of horses neighing came from outside.
Then there was the sound of carriage doors opening and closing.
Someone is coming!
Wang Qingquan and Sun Liansheng both stood up and walked towards the door with smiles on their faces.
Wang Jinsheng followed, feeling a little excited.
He had just asked his uncle about the identity of this adult.
Jiang Wanshan, the current Zhongshujian and the head of the Nanhe Jiang family's outer room.
In the Great Jin Dynasty, the Zhongshujian was the highest official of the Zhongshu Province, in charge of drafting the emperor's edicts, issuing edicts, and other duties.
Although he was not as important as the Recorder of the Secretariat, he was also an important minister, and his every word and action could affect the emperor's decrees.
Of course, in this chaotic world, it was difficult for the emperor's decrees to leave Zhongzhou, but Wang Qingquan would not attach so much importance to the position in the court.
What really concerned him was Jiang Wanshan's identity in the Nanhe Jiang family and the imperial edict in his hand.
The Nanhe Jiang family and the Langya Wang family are both among the seven famous surnames.
If the emperor's edict was promoted by the Zhongshujian, who was a member of a prominent family, it would be completely different.
"Hahaha, Lord Jiang came at night, and I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar!" Wang Qingquan laughed and welcomed a middle-aged man in casual clothes who looked to be about fifty years old into the house.
"My boy Wang Jinsheng, meet Uncle Jiang." Wang Jinsheng stepped forward at the right time and saluted respectfully.
"Hahaha, so you are my nephew. When I saw you ten years ago, you were only this old." Jiang Wanshan laughed and gestured at his waist, then sat on the main seat at the table and asked, "Is your father okay?"
"My father is fine, and he often misses you, uncle." Wang Jinsheng pretended to be well-behaved now. "
Back then, Wang Xiang was one of the three highest officials, and was also the recorder of the Shangshu. If it weren't for his promotion, I wouldn't be who I am today."
Jiang Wanshan first recalled the past, and then went straight to the point, "I have always been grateful. Here is an imperial decree from the emperor, which is just right for repaying Wang Xiang's kindness."
As he said that, he took out a piece of yellow silk with words written on it from his sleeve, spread it out, and presented the contents in front of Wang Jinsheng, Wang Qingquan, and Sun Liansheng.
"…Juhe County Magistrate Cui Heng has made great contributions in defeating the rebel Yan bandits. He is to be awarded the title of General Weiyuan, three hundred taels of gold, a military token, and the ability to recruit 100,000 soldiers."
Hiss!
Wang Jinsheng and the other two couldn't help but gasp after seeing the content of this decree.
The previous titles were actually nothing. General Weiyuan was only a fifth-rank military officer. Although he was at the same level as the county magistrate, they didn't take him seriously.
The last point was really outrageous.
A hundred thousand soldiers could be recruited!
This meant that one could recruit a hundred thousand soldiers legitimately, without having to raise private soldiers secretly, and without having to worry about being attacked by the crowd without a righteous cause.
One could even attack others under the banner of serving the court.
It was like a rebellion openly!
As long as he has this power, the position of governor will be within his grasp, and Fengzhou's fate will also be in his hands!
Such a title is actually going to be given to that Cui Heng? !
Wang Jinsheng was angry and jealous, his eyes were red.
"Why, nephew, you look very angry?" Jiang Wanshan noticed Wang Jinsheng's expression and smiled, "Don't worry, this title has nothing to do with Cui Heng written on it, it's yours."
"What?" Wang Jinsheng was surprised and happy.
Previously, Wang Qingquan only told him that Jiang Wanshan would bring him great benefits, but he didn't expect it to be this.
He can get the power to recruit 100,000 soldiers!
And it was snatched from Cui Heng, this is very cool!
However, he had some doubts, and looked at Jiang Wanshan and asked, "Uncle, but what is written on the edict is clearly..."
"What is written on the edict is not decided by me, the Zhongshujian?" Jiang Wanshan laughed when he heard it, picked up a pen and directly crossed out Cui Heng's name, and wrote Wang Jinsheng's name.
Then, he smiled and said, "He is just a small county magistrate, not a member of our noble family, just a dog. How can he be blessed to enjoy such a reward.
"Don't worry, nephew, as long as the things granted are true, there will be no problem."
"Can it be like this? "Wang Jinsheng was a little confused.
He usually thought he was very arrogant, but he didn't expect that he was so far away from being truly arrogant. He
could even rewrite the emperor's edict so easily.
It was as if he had just changed a typo!
"Jinsheng, don't be surprised." Wang Qingquan patted Wang Jinsheng on the shoulder lightly and said with a smile, "Dajin was established with the support of prominent families like us, and the power is naturally exercised by us.
"As long as you don't fabricate the emperor's edict out of thin air and just take care of the emperor's face on the surface, don't you think so, Lord Jiang?"
"Hahaha." Jiang Wanshan also laughed when he heard this, and said to Wang Jinsheng with a hint of meaning, "I, a small Zhongshujian, dare not fabricate an edict out of thin air."
The implication is that the recorder of the Shangshu affairs who is higher than him, that is, the prime minister in the true sense, may not be able to do so.
For example, Wang Jinsheng's father, the former prime minister.
"Thank you, Uncle Jiang!"
Wang Jinsheng bowed and thanked him, pretending not to hear the hidden meaning in Jiang Wanshan's words.
Now he felt extremely happy.
After all, these titles were originally given to Cui Heng, but now he intercepted them.
This made him feel like he had avenged a great vengeance, and he felt so happy that he wanted to dance with joy.
So what if you have the hearts of the people of Lu County? !
So what if you have the best of the world by your side? !
"Compared with a prestigious family like mine, you are just an ant who can be manipulated at will. I took away your title without even knowing it!"
Wang Jinsheng's face flushed with excitement, and he even wanted to jump in front of Cui Heng to mock him, in order to vent his previous frustration and anger.
"Master Jiang, in fact, Cui Heng deserved it." At this time, Wang Qingquan suddenly laughed.
"Oh, what do you mean?" Jiang Wanshan asked with interest.
"It's like this, Cui Heng is in Lu County..." Wang Qingquan briefly told Cui Heng about the industry of the sect family.
"Is this true?" Jiang Wanshan's eyes turned cold and he sneered, "These peasants are getting more and more restless."
"That's right, a small county magistrate actually dared to touch our industry in Lu County!" Wang Qingquan nodded in agreement, "He is simply courting death!"
"Sir Jiang, should we try to punish him?" Sun Liansheng said flatteringly, "Otherwise, the county magistrate may go too far. Now he is only eyeing our industry in Lu County City, but in the future he may be after the entire Lu County."
“Well, we really can’t let this guy go.”
Jiang Wanshan nodded, a fierce look on his face, “Killing him directly is the best way, but that’s too easy for him. Since he dares to use the industry of my family to exchange for the hearts of the people, then I will make him lose the hearts of the people and let him die being cursed by the people!
“After returning to the capital, I will report to His Majesty that Lu County is adjacent to the Hong River and is the waterway hub of Fengzhou. It should have become a major commercial city, but its current development is far from achieving that goal. It can be seen that the county magistrate’s ability to govern is not good.
"Furthermore, the county magistrate has unreasonably seized the industries of those who have been doing business for generations and handed them over to ordinary people to run
. This has greatly dampened the enthusiasm of merchants and prevented the people from farming and producing food with peace of mind. This is a loss to the country and a disaster to the world!" "All these are due to the county magistrate's poor governance. Your Majesty should draft an imperial edict to reform. Ordinary people should be taxed 50%, and those who have been doing business for generations should be taxed 50%. This should allow the business of Lu County to revive, and allow the people to farm with peace of mind, thus achieving the best of both worlds.
"At that time, I will personally come to Lu County to promote the implementation of the imperial edict. What do you think?"
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