Um?
This person's words made the cute Gu Qingwan, who was holding a bowl of instant noodles and drinking soup, immediately put down the paper bowl in her hand and looked at the middle-aged man with raised eyebrows.
After Lu Yuan blinked, he raised his eyebrows and said:
"What do you call this brother?"
After the man was stunned for a moment, he immediately raised his hands towards Lu Yuan and said:
"My boss, my name is Wang Shouqing, from northern Liaoning."
After Lu Yuan nodded slightly, he looked at Wang Shouqing and said curiously:
"What do you mean by this?"
After Wang Shouqing looked around, he leaned in front of Lu Yuan and said softly:
"My boss, you can't do business in northern Liaoning. There are too many details. Anyway, the government there is really shady. The little money you earn is not enough to honor them.
Boss, please listen to my advice. Now that the whole country is connected to railways, you said that you can't do business anywhere, but you insist on coming to this place. Let's go quickly.
I'm just going back to pack my things and prepare to go to the south. "
Lu Yuan looked at Wang Shouqing and blinked, um...
The system is already on.
Wang Shouqing's star rating is okay, three stars.
This is already a high star among people I just met.
I guess it was because I gave his son a bowl of instant noodles that I told him this.
As for Wang Shouqing's words, Lu Yuan believed them.
There is nothing to disbelieve.
After all, there is no reason for people to come here to lie to me.
Mainly, Lu Yuan also felt that with the various developments of the Zhou Dynasty, remote areas like this were really prone to such problems.
The Zhou Dynasty is really rich now. In order to develop infrastructure, the imperial court allocates various funds from the Ministry of Household Affairs to local governments.
As this money goes down layer by layer, it will naturally be exploited by officials at all levels.
There is no need to say this, it happens in every dynasty and every generation.
This depends on the intensity of the court's rectification.
If there is any slack in the imperial court, a large area will collapse below.
There is no other choice but to crack down on this kind of thing.
Originally, Lu Yuan planned to finish these two battles and then start again.
However, as of now, the following group of people are really fast.
How long did it take for the Zhou Dynasty to have money? I estimate it was only half a year.
Are these people starting again?
However, compared to this, Lu Yuan was more curious about...
“Then the situation here in Liaobei is so terrible, why don’t you go to the imperial city to petition.
There are trains here now. It only takes two days for you to go to the Imperial City by train. If you can't stand it anymore, just go directly to the Imperial City. "
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, Wang Shouqing looked helpless and said with a wry smile:
"Master, what you said...
The imperial city is so big. When we go there, how do we know who to look for and where to look for..."
Lu Yuan thought about it and thought about it.
Not to mention the Zhou Dynasty, which has not yet fully entered modern society.
Even if this is the earth, there is network and communication, but as long as there is no too serious situation, it is difficult for the corruption here to spread to the central government.
Now that there are railways, it can only ensure that the provincial places in the Zhou Dynasty will not have the situation where one county magistrate makes it impossible for everyone to survive.
There will be no situation where people cannot survive and have no choice but to revolt.
After all, if they really couldn't bear it anymore, who would rebel at the risk of beheading.
Now that there are railways, if you can’t survive locally, then go somewhere else.
All in all, the emergence of the railway would only raise the lower limit of the Zhou Dynasty, but there was no way to solve corruption.
This kind of thing still needs to be investigated and resolved by the court itself.
only……
Lu Yuan looked at Wang Shouqing strangely and said:
"Is it really so rampant? In recent years, the new emperor has made many reforms since he succeeded to the throne.
It’s completely different from before. Here in northern Liaoning, there’s no restraint at all? "
My daughter-in-law has been reforming the Zhou Dynasty since the day she ascended the throne five or six years ago.
Before Lu Yuan knew his wife, he thought that his wife was also a time traveler.
This is to focus on domestic affairs with one hand and gold with the other. It is not a bit fierce.
If we put this in the Tongliao universe, this is simply a fierce man descended from heaven from the Great Zhou Dynasty, not... a fierce woman descended from heaven.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was so dark before, but as a result, what the Great Zhou Dynasty has done now is a good one.
Moreover, Lu Yuan still remembered that his daughter-in-law was not very cruel to such corrupt officials.
That's no mercy at all.
For example, Yulan's father, Lu Yuan later found out that it was his own daughter-in-law who was killed.
Including Lin Fusheng, he was also a very corrupt official at that time. Later, he handed over all the things he obtained through corruption and saved his life.
Now he is prospering, rejuvenated, and has become the director of the Agriculture Bureau, right?
My daughter-in-law's punishment for corruption is not unusually strong.
Is Liaobei really not restrained at all?
When Lu Yuan finished speaking, Wang Shouqing smiled and shook his head:
"My boss, what are you talking about? You rarely came out before. Now the emperor is powerful. This is true, but there are some things that cannot be said to be effective just because the emperor is powerful.
I can be regarded as someone who has traveled south and north. Before the railway came out, it can be said that it was better than the Imperial City. Everyone has changed under the emperor's feet.
But that's not the case elsewhere.
That is to say, now that there is a railway, it is stronger. Otherwise, it can be said that the situation before and after the new emperor succeeded to the throne has not changed much. It may only be better for a few months. "
After saying this, Wang Shouqing smiled and then said:
"Especially, Northern Liaoning is different from the Zhou Dynasty. Northern Liaoning is the Protectorate's Palace."
oh……
When Lu Yuan heard this, he understood everything.
What does the Protectorate mean? Anyone who knows a little bit about history should understand that in simple terms, this thing actually belongs to an autonomous region.
Because in ancient times, transportation was underdeveloped.
It would be really difficult for the imperial court to manage the borders far away from the imperial city.
So we might as well build a Dufufu there, a military institution set up to guard the various ethnic groups on the border.
The Protector of the Protectorate's Mansion is a bit like a feudal official.
For example, in the Ming Dynasty on Earth, there were many Duhufufus. Even though the Ming Dynasty was so large in its heyday, there were many Duhufufus.
Of course, the place of the Protectorate must also be regarded as the territory of a dynasty.
It's just that the connection between the Duhu Mansion and the imperial court is not particularly great.
Of course, these things will change as transportation becomes more and more developed in the future.
Just like toast in the south, it is useless because of the railway.
In the future, as the railways became more and more developed, the imperial court could manage the frontiers more quickly, and the Duhufu was naturally no longer needed.
However, whether it is the chieftain in the south or the governor's palace on the border.
If the imperial court really wants to be abolished, these two parties will definitely be unwilling to do so.
Maybe there will be trouble.
Who can accept the loss of power?
But then again, if these two parties are trying to cause trouble, someone has to follow them.
Nowadays, the Zhou Dynasty is flourishing, and people from various provinces are also running around, accelerating the integration of various ethnic groups.
If you want to rebel, I'm afraid not many people will follow.
So, take advantage of the limited time to make more money?
Lu Yuan thought for a while, then looked at Wang Shouqing and said with a grin:
"I know, thank you brother, let's go have some fun this time and treat it as a trip.
However, I hear what you mean, are you going to do business somewhere else?
So are you back again? "
Wang Shouqing smiled helplessly and said:
"I came back to pack my things this time. If I hadn't been forced to do nothing by these beasts, I really wouldn't have wanted to leave."
Lu Yuan nodded.
Yes, who would be willing to leave their hometown if they didn't really have any other options?
Then Lu Yuan grinned and said:
"But don't worry, don't worry, the court will send someone to investigate soon."
As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, Wang Shouqing was excited, and then he looked at Lu Yuan and said excitedly:
"Really, your... boss..."
Having said this, Wang Shouqing swallowed, then looked at Lu Yuan and said:
"Boss, are you the leader..."
Lu Yuan looked at Wang Shouqing in front of him and grinned:
"We are really not leaders, but I live in the Imperial City. I know how powerful the emperor is today and how much he hates these corrupt officials. I am waiting for the matter with the Gilded Dynasty to be resolved.
If the emperor has his hands free, he will definitely continue to deal with these corrupt officials. Why don't you believe it? "
No wonder Wang Shouqing asked just now. Wang Shouqing really wanted to be the leader of the imperial court.
To be honest, people who have been harmed by local officials really don't trust the court too much.
But... Wang Shouqing's eyes lit up, and he nodded firmly:
“Of course I believe it, who doesn’t know how powerful the emperor is now!!
Look at today's railways, cars, and so many novelties, these are all today's holy gods..."
Before Wang Shouqing finished speaking, Gu Qingwan, who lived next to Lu Yuan, suddenly said:
"These were not done by the emperor, but by an earl. This earl's name is..."
Before Gu Qingwan finished speaking, Wang Shouqing smiled and waved his hands and said:
"This is not important. What is important is that the current emperor is so powerful. Why couldn't the emperors before this do it?"
"Anyway, we believe that becoming the Holy Emperor can make the Great Zhou Dynasty continue to improve, but we just hope it can be done quickly."
Gu Qingwan opened her mouth, thinking of saying that these things had nothing to do with her, it was all because of her man's power.
However, before Gu Qingwan could say anything, Lu Yuan's hand reached out and pinched himself, meaning there was no need to argue this with others.
At this time, Lu Yuan looked at Wang Shouqing with a smile and said:
"Don't worry, it will definitely be quick."
even……
There is no need to wait for the war with the Gilded Dynasty to end.
In two weeks, there will be a lot of people coming.
The emperor is on a tour, how can the minister not follow him?
Can the Imperial Guard come?
It will definitely be resolved by then.
However, Lu Yuan will not participate in this matter.
Just like Lu Yuan said to Gu Lie before, everyone has something that everyone should do.
The commander-in-chief is responsible for strategizing. If you have a good strategy and can win a big victory, then you are qualified. Otherwise, no matter how close you are to the people and how much you can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, you will fail.
What Lu Yuan has to do is to come up with various things.
Then strengthen Gu Lie's Long Live Army.
Punishing corruption is his daughter-in-law's strong point. If he leaves it to his daughter-in-law, Lu Yuan will never ask.
Chatted with Wang Shouqing again.
This time, instead of talking about these unpleasant things, Lu Yuan asked where there was fun and delicious food in northern Liaoning.
The two of them had a pretty good chat.
While chatting, it was two or three o'clock in the afternoon and we arrived at the station.
Wang Shouqing was carrying a large bag of things. He looked at Lu Yuan and the others and said curiously:
"My boss, since you have to stay in Liaobei for ten days and a half, why not stay at my house for a while? We also have a wing."
Lu Yuan thought for a while, and finally smiled and waved his hand in refusal:
"That's no need. We can rent a separate house when the time comes."
How can any kid from a rich family live in the same courtyard as others?
Besides, it’s not convenient, right?
This is not the Chonghua Palace. If there is any movement here at night, people in the west room and the east room can hear it clearly.
Wang Shouqing looked at Lu Yuan and blinked, but he understood that Wang Shouqing immediately looked at Lu Yuan and said:
"Boss, do you have any plans where to live? If not, several families in our community have moved away and their houses and yards are empty. Can I contact you?"
When Lu Yuan heard this, he immediately nodded and said:
"That's okay."
"Walk."
Then everyone took rickshaws and followed Wang Shouqing to his home.
On the way, Wang Shouqing looked at Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan and said curiously:
"My boss, madam, why haven't I seen you saluting?"
Lu Yuan was startled, then smiled and said:
"Someone else sent our things later."
Hearing this, Wang Shouqing had no doubts. Looking at the clothes these two people were wearing, they were not ordinary people.
It looks like he is really rich.
Wang Shouqing immediately laughed and said:
"Then you can tell them that they don't need to move now. When Liaobei gets better, it won't be too late to move."
Lu Yuan smiled but said nothing.
Soon, he followed Wang Shouqing to the city.
This place in Northern Liaoning is not like an imperial city, with all the courtyards being courtyards. Basically, all the courtyards here are independent.
It's just a normal community. It's called a community, but that's what it's called in the city, but it's actually no different from a village.
First, he went home with Wang Shouqing to put down his things, and then took Lu Yuan to see the house.
On the way, Wang Shouqing also told Lu Yuan that in their community, basically everyone who could afford to leave had left.
They are all squeezed hard by the officials here.
In addition, Wang Shouqing also told Lu Yuan that northern Liaoning is not just a problem of corrupt officials.
For ordinary people, corrupt officials are not the most difficult thing to deal with.
The most difficult thing is... there are several gangs in northern Liaoning, and they are really domineering.
I heard the connections there are great.
Not only is it related to the Protectorate, but it is also said to be related to the Imperial Army.
Lu Yuan couldn't help but blinked after hearing Wang Shoucai's words.
What?
Is there a fish seller in northern Liaoning? ?
(You may not believe it, but I played a game at three o'clock in the night and a weapon was released and sold for 40,000 yuan, hahahaha, and then I overplayed it when I was excited)
(End of chapter)
