Cao Bin and others boarded the boat from Yu County, exited the canal, entered the Yao River, and went down the river. It only took half a day to reach Yuyao County.
As soon as the ship stopped, several small boats rushed over, and everyone was stunned.
"Dear guest, my house is built exactly like the Sodu House in Tokyo. There are all kinds of fighting games. Come and play!"
"When distinguished guests come to my house, my brothel has a chef from Hangzhou, as well as girls from Korea, Japan and other countries. It is an absolutely fairy-like experience..."
Many small boats gathered around, all talking and describing it vividly, which made everyone confused.
Bao Zheng was a little embarrassed. Looking at the people's customs and appearance, he still felt that he preferred the indifferent and polite style of Yu County.
This kid Bao Mian has completely learned the wrong lesson from Cao Bin!
Cao Bin didn't take it seriously, but couldn't help but complain, why is this so similar to the station in later generations? I couldn't help but recall the fantastic experience at the station hotel.
Zhu Min was bored by the noise and directly put his hands behind his back and shouted angrily:
"Everyone stand down!"
As the transfer envoy between Zhejiang and Zhejiang, a feudal official at the same level as Cao Bin is still very powerful.
Before his guards could step forward, the people soliciting customers had been frightened into silence and were running away in a hurry.
Seeing that his ears were finally clear, he looked at Bao Zheng and sneered:
"The people under the rule are so rogue, it shows what kind of person the head of a county is!"
Seeing Bao Zheng silent, Cao Bin smiled and said:
"It's difficult for ordinary people to make a living. I'm afraid Mr. Zhu, an important official in the imperial court, is rare?"
As long as you are not cheating or robbing, although this behavior is a bit annoying, it is understandable.
It is said that the human heart is ancient, but these are only sages recorded in history books.
Most of the people at the bottom have a simple appearance, and more often than not they do whatever it takes to make a living.
A certain bearded man named Su in official history once felt this deeply.
Hearing Cao Bin's words, Zhu Min was a little speechless. You, a noble man born in a playboy, dare to say that I don't know the sufferings of the world?
When it comes to enjoying luxury, the three of me combined are no match for you.
It’s true that a horse doesn’t know how long its face is, and an ox doesn’t know how long its horns are.
However, he was too lazy to argue with Cao Bin. His first priority now was to capture Bao Mian.
After everyone got off the boat, they went straight to Yuyao County without any delay.
But before everyone reached the city gate, they were stunned by the scene in front of them. Bao Zheng could not help but twitch a few times in the corners of his eyes.
I saw that a large piece of the county wall had collapsed. No one had repaired it, and no one was guarding it. It looked dilapidated. Those who didn't know better thought it was an abandoned city.
The governor of Hangzhou said in horror:
"Could it be that there was a banditry and Yuyao County was invaded?"
But he suddenly reacted and said:
"That's not right, there are still people coming in and out, it doesn't look like there is a bandit trouble."
The people walked in and out freely where the city wall collapsed, and they showed no signs of panic.
At this time, Zhu Min's men brought a commoner. He looked like you are making a fuss and said:
"Is this strange? My county magistrate Bao originally thought the city wall was dilapidated, so he wanted to demolish it and rebuild it."
"Who would have thought that after it was demolished, it would be discovered that the county government had no money, so it could only look like this."
Everyone was speechless when they heard this. Damn, this reason is really "reasonable".
How did he demolish the city wall without being reported?
Bao Zheng couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth a few times, deeply doubting whether it was a wrong choice for Bao Mian to study and become an official.
Zhu Min's eyes were filled with joy at the good fortune, but he pretended to be angry and said:
"What a bold Bao Mian, how dare you act so recklessly, pretending that the imperial court does not exist..."
When the people heard Zhu Min's words, they became angry:
"How dare you scold my county magistrate? I'm going to report you to the county government office and expect bad luck."
As he said that, he was about to run to the county town. Seeing this, Zhu Min's men directly knocked him down and held him up, saying:
"Be honest with me."
The people shouted:
"Don't think that because you have some power, you dare to act recklessly in Yuyao."
"My county magistrate teacher is Lord Zhongjing Hou Cao, and my uncle is Lord Bao Zheng. I am not afraid of anyone!"
Even Cao Bin was a little speechless this time. Damn it, his unsavory reputation was actually used by that kid Bao Mian?
What a beast!
But when I think about how I often did things under the banner of Master Pang, I understand a little bit more.
Bao Zheng now wanted to die. He felt that Bao Mian was hopeless. He waved his hands with anger and said:
"Let's go, I want to see for myself how he serves as an official."
Seeing everyone entering the city and capturing the people's guards, he said proudly:
"Did you see that, those are Lord Cao, Lord Bao, and Lord Zhu Min, the transfer envoy..."
"This time I'm here to check on your county magistrate, so you better be honest."
As he said that, regardless of the expressions of the people, he pushed him to follow the officials quickly.
However, to everyone's surprise, after entering the city, they found that the place was very prosperous and was almost unaffected by tax increases and unrest.
There wasn't even a single refugee in sight.
The magistrate of Hangzhou said in confusion:
"Baozhi County has kicked out all the refugees, right?"
The common people became honest at this time and said quickly:
"My lord, have you misunderstood? Are all the refugees assigned to work by the county magistrate?"
When everyone arrived near the county government office, they realized that hundreds of people were busy building manors under the command of the government officials.
The magistrate of Hangzhou said in confusion:
"Why did Baozhi County build a manor? Where did he get the money and food to provide relief for work?"
"Could it be that tax money was embezzled?"
Everyone knows that when working for relief, the money and food provided must be at least three times that of simply giving soup, otherwise the refugees are likely to die of exhaustion.
But Yu County’s simple relief efforts are already exhausted. Where did Baomian’s Yuyao get so much money and food?
He was not Cao Bin. He directly accused the Wang family of treason and confiscated so much money and food.
The only remaining method is to embezzle tax money, which is a serious crime...
Zhu Min couldn't wait any longer, so he led his people to rush towards the county government office. Just as the gatekeeper was about to stop them, the guard held up his tooth sign to fend them off, and said aggressively:
"My lords are here, why don't you step back?"
Everyone went on a rampage and soon saw Bao Mian in the back office.
At this time, he was hosting a banquet for two people, accompanied by several beauties. When he saw so many big shots suddenly barging in, he was startled.
He stood up hurriedly and said:
"Master Marquis, Uncle...Master Bao, Master Zhu, what are you doing?"
Bao Zheng looked at the lively scene in the room and shook his head in disappointment, but Cao Bin gave him a look that was asking for blessings and said with a smile:
"Bao Mian, we are here to check on you..."
Zhu Min interrupted directly:
"Bao Mian, take us to the county treasury immediately!"
At this time, he already knew that Bao Mian could be taken down just for the crime of tax theft, so he was very decisive.
Although Bao Mian was puzzled, he did not dare to refute Shangguan's order, not to mention that Cao Bin and Bao Zheng were present?
So he hurriedly called the master and went straight to the treasury.
Seeing Bao Mian holding the key and opening the treasury, Zhu Min already showed a confident smile. However, when he saw the treasury filled with money and grain, he was stunned.
Even Bao Zheng couldn't believe his eyes.
Zhu Min looked gloomy and said:
"Come here, check the accounts! Check carefully for me!"
Among the officials who followed, there were people in charge of the treasury. They were not lacking in professional abilities. Even a county treasury could not handle them.
Soon after, I returned to report:
"Sir, the materials stored in the treasury are twice the taxable money and grain. The Yuyao treasury is full and there is no danger of shortage or hunger!"
"I......."
For a moment, everyone was stunned, it was so awesome!
It’s hard for others to save money and food, but your taxes are twice as much. Is there any justice?
How did you do it?
