The government officials did not expect that the heads of the eight surnames and twelve families came with an attitude of asking questions, but when they left they were in very calm moods and couldn't help but look at each other in shock.
This new governor doesn’t seem to be very simple!
But as soon as they had this understanding, they didn't bother to think about it carefully.
The huge workload makes it difficult for them to come up with other ideas.
First, the government account books were reconstructed, and all tax items of the city and the prefectures, counties and villages under its jurisdiction were re-registered. Then people were sent to confirm and record the various industries, trade routes, types of commodities, etc. in the city. Finally, a large-scale population registration.
These tasks sound simple, but in fact they are very complicated and trivial. They often work for a whole day, and the whole person is dizzy, but only a small part is completed.
If you want to get a sense of accomplishment, you don’t have to complete everything.
And this kind of work, where rewards and efforts seemed particularly unequal in the early days, really made the officials and government servants in Shou'an City who were accustomed to leisure miserable.
Not that no one tried to resist. For example, Qiu Tongzhi, who was in charge of grain affairs, and Yan Tongpan, who was in charge of taxation, gave up their fight as if they were threatening.
Of course, the final result was that the two brothers went to enjoy their leisure in the inner prison of the inner guard station together.
It is said that the homes of these two men were also searched by the Internal Guard. Judging from the reactions of their family members, I am afraid that the two brothers will be escorted back to Beijing.
Thinking that the capital city was the territory of the new governor, the rest of the government officials couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
I'm afraid that Qiu Tongzhi and Yan Tongpan are going to go on an impoverished trip. As for whether the destination of the impoverished tour is in the southwest or the southeast, it depends on the distance of the exile arranged by the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.
I don’t know whether it was because the two senior officials were taken down, or because the internal guard station was re-established. Anyway, after Qiu Tongzhi and Yan Tongpan were brought under control, those who were originally lazy in the government office immediately rose up, no matter in their hearts. No matter what you think, you are extremely diligent and motivated at work, and your work efficiency has soared!
"Sister Yuan, what do you think about me and Commander Qin helping you there?" After the repair and reconstruction of the inner courtyard's backyard was completed, Anyu couldn't sit still and saw that the inner guard station was in ruins after being cleaned. , just thinking that if they went over to blend in, maybe they could help Sheng Yuan.
He had a good idea, but after listening to what he said, Sheng Yuan raised his head from the desk and said: "There are some things that I can take care of, but there are some things that I can't help with. So I just stepped in, and it's okay to say that I have no merit or fault. I'm afraid that if you perform too well, it will be difficult to get out."
Anyu was obedient and half-obedient. When he heard Sheng Yuan say that he was doing too well, he thought it was a compliment to him and started to laugh.
Seeing him like that, Sheng Yuan didn't have the nerve to disturb his mood: "If you still want to be a rich and idle man, don't bother, just enjoy your leisure like you did in Kyoto."
If Emperor Jinghe is still in power and Anyu wants to temporarily take up an official position in the Internal Guard Station, Shengyuan will not care too much and just treat it as a way to experience life. Anyway, as long as he does not rebel, it doesn't matter what Anyu does. No matter how big the deal is, or how suitable he is for the job of internal guard, Emperor Jinghe will fish him out just because he is raising him as his own son. He will definitely be reluctant to train him into the hands of the emperor. Sharp blade.
But today is different from the past. Today, they are Anyu's nominal cousin. Although they still have feelings for each other, it's hard to say whether the feelings are worth the time.
Since ancient times, those who serve as lonely ministers to the emperor may have a good ending, but those who serve as swordsmen for the emperor rarely end well.
It is true that Sheng Yuan was ambitious, but he never thought of interfering with Anyu's ambition.
What's wrong with wanting to be a salted fish?
The future couple can't both be kings of rolls, right?
Just like having a relaxing time is the right way, it is more suitable for a couple to be a king with salted fish!
"Forget it, I still prefer to arrange my time freely." Anyu thought he was recognized by Shengyuan, so after thinking about it for a while, he gave up his previous idea, "I promised you to be your master before I left the capital, how can I say that? Just leave!"
"...Thank you so much." Sheng Yuan glanced at the unaware person, not embarrassed to reveal that he had forgotten about his master in Java.
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Oh, by the way, I really have something to discuss with you. The veteran who was responsible for managing the repair yard was requisitioned by Deputy Commander Chen of the Internal Guard. Should we go to Shouping City to get more manpower? "
The previous Internal Guard garrison had long since sealed its ears and ignored the outside world, just pretending to be stupid and enjoying itself. Deputy Commander Chen found the former Internal Guard garrison that had changed its garrison and asked him to bring him there without saying a word. People take down these things that bear the divine grace.
Since then, there has been an investigation and reorganization, the extent of which is rarely known.
When Deputy Commander Chen visited Sheng Yuan again, the internal guard station was once again in the hands of the imperial court.
This is also the reason why Sheng Yuan was able to successfully capture Qiu Tongzhi and Yan Tongpan after indulging them for a period of time.
Since the interior guard station was renovated, the pressure on Shengyuan has been reduced a lot.
Even after the expansion, the escort team is slightly lacking in manpower due to the secondment of the inner guard army.
"It would be good to add more." Sheng Yuan thought for a while and nodded, "I am the governor and you are the young marquis. They have two escort teams. Even if the scale is slightly larger, it is okay. After all, the border town Land, a little bit can make sense."
Seeing that he had something to do, Anyu was so happy that he immediately ran to make arrangements.
Sheng Yuan looked at his back for a moment, shook his head in amusement, and focused on the plan he had made before.
Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste.
As an honest child who listened to the teachings of sages, Sheng Yuan naturally did not dare to disobey.
So before she came to guard An City, she was prepared to capture both business and taxation personnel at the same time.
In terms of commercial tax, even if there were no Eight Surnames and Twelve Families, she would not be able to increase the commercial tax rate endlessly.
However, tax rates must be raised to a limited extent, but tax items can be expanded on a large scale.
But this was the best way she could think of to quickly solve the government's finances in a short period of time.
As for how to revitalize Shou'an City's economy step by step in the future, that will need to be discussed at that time.
The top priority is to complete Shou'an City's talent replacement and expansion plan.
Regardless of the quality of Shou'an City government officials, Sheng Yuan felt that most of them should still be somewhat talented.
It's a pity that most of these people have become the minions of the Eight Surnames and Twelve Families.
Although Sheng Yuan always likes to be lazy, she also doesn't like to force others to make things difficult for them.
If it’s not your own help, why force it?
As for talents, you still have to select and train them yourself.
At this moment, the government officials who were working diligently at their desks shivered in unison.
