Lu Zhengyuan was traveling on an official ship. He did not conceal his identity. Instead, he informed the news in advance and even deliberately appeared high-profile.

He had a bad feeling.

After learning about the history of Daning on the road, this premonition became even stronger.

The bureaucrats in the Jianghuai area must have resented the imperial court and had a strong desire to resist.

It is precisely because of the unified payment of grain between officials and gentry that His Majesty implemented at the beginning of the establishment of the new dynasty.

Lu Zhengyuan read the tax rolls at the Ministry of Household Affairs. The officials and gentry paid a considerable amount of taxes and grains to the court, even more than the common people at some times!

During the war, the imperial court inevitably increased taxes. The common people increased taxes, and the officials and gentry also increased taxes.

In the Jianghuai area, the gentry group is extremely large, and these people are really big taxpayers!

Officials are officials.

The gentry is the gentry, also known as the landlord, who invades and annexes land.

Your Majesty never cheats the poor.

Lu Zhengyuan had long heard that officials and gentry were required to pay grain together. At that time, officials in the Liang State proposed to follow the example of Daning, but there was not even a splash.

The officials and gentry are such a huge group, and more importantly, they control the resources and power. Taking food from them will definitely cause turmoil.

Lu Zhengyuan thought he was just talking about it in Daning, but he actually implemented it!

What surprised him even more was that after so many years, these people did not rebel or do anything transgressive.

sharp!

However, after understanding the history, Lu Zhengyuan also understood that the continued implementation was entirely the result of His Majesty's massive killings.

If convincing people with reason fails, then convince them with force.

But it is undeniable that there is resentment in people’s hearts!

Now, the test method is here again!

Can they continue to endure it?

Lu Zhengyuan was deeply suspicious...

"Wenyuan, don't take everyone with you, but have backup. If something unexpected happens to us, we can immediately send back emergency reports."

"What accident are you referring to?"

"What else could it be?"

Wen Yuan smiled and said: "Master Inspector, you are worrying too much. You are the head of the state. With this status, who dares to touch you?"

"I think His Majesty also had this consideration in mind when using you."

Lu Zhengyuan said in a deep voice: "What if they rebel?"

"rebel?"

Wen Yuan shook his head and said: "The Inspector is too worried. Since the establishment of the new dynasty, no one has rebelled. Who dares to rebel against Your Majesty?"

Seeing that Lu Zhengyuan still looked worried, he said again: "With our protection, your safety will not be a problem."

The people on this official ship are all Jin Yiwei, and even the sailors and laborers are peripheral members of the Jin Yiwei.

"If something happens, you can report it back to Beijing as soon as possible."

Wen Yuan said, trying to dispel Lu Zhengyuan's concerns. After all, this job is not easy, and it is normal to be stressed.

Lu Zhengyuan said no more.

He was thinking about what he should do if something like this really happened?

The ship was moving forward and had reached the area of ​​Huaizhou. After nearly an hour, a magnificent city appeared...it was Huaijiang City, the capital of Huaizhou.

The Food Collection Agency was originally located in Lin'an, the capital of Jiangzhou, so he should go to Lin'an City.

However, Lu Zhengyuan felt that if he wanted to investigate the grain levy administration, he should first pay a visit to the Huaizhou Prefectural Shepherd.

He wanted to open a breakthrough through Uncle Zhongyong first. As long as Fang Jie was willing to cooperate, he believed that the investigation would not be difficult.

It’s just that I don’t know how deeply this state pastor was involved...and the situation has also changed, and he has been removed from his post!

This could have two outcomes.

One is to be lenient if you confess, and the other is to jump over the wall in a hurry.

Lu Zhengyuan took a deep breath, and now he could only face it.

He had already left the cabin and stood on the deck. He saw many boats coming and going on the water, including merchant ships and fishing boats. It was a lively scene.

The Jianghuai area is really prosperous.

However, the imperial court protected this place very well. The war had already reached the south, but it had not affected this place.

Moreover, the imperial court also gave a lot of support. Many people only saw His Majesty's implementation of strict policies and laws, but ignored many favorable policies.

It’s really unfair!

"Sir, the person to greet you is here!"

Wen Yuan pointed to the north bank and saw a crowd of people gathered together with some government officials nearby.

"It seems they attach great importance to you."

Lu Zhengyuan said nothing, but his expression became more solemn.

For some reason, he felt very uneasy.

"Did you notice anything was wrong?"

Wenyuan looked around.

"Nothing has been found yet."

He pointed to an inconspicuous boat not far away and said, "That was arranged by me, and there are people guarding it inside."

"And that one."

"There are more than a hundred security guards in total. After arriving here, you can also mobilize the local guards..."

This lord is the father-in-law of the country. As Wen Yuan is accompanying him, he naturally does not dare to neglect him. If something happens to the father-in-law, he does not have to go back alive.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen here. If the situation changes, the Jin Yiwei will make an emergency secret report."

Lu Zhengyuan could not deny it.

Wen Yuan thought that Jin Yiwei would not collude with the local government, and he was convinced of this, so naturally he would not have these concerns.

Lu Zhengyuan didn't want to think about it anymore, he just wanted to make peace with it.

I am the head of the state of Daning, who am I afraid of?

The official ship docked at the pier, and then the steps were set up. The royal guards in military uniforms on the ship disembarked one after another and formed two teams.

Lu Zhengyuan was the last to walk out, followed by Wen Yuan.

It seems quite grand.

"I've met the Inspector, and it's been a good journey, Inspector..."

When they reached the shore, Fang Jie came up to him.

"I've heard about the reputation of the Inspector for a long time, but seeing him today is really extraordinary."

This is a cliché.

"By the way, I am Zhongyongbo Fangchi."

Lu Zhengyuan said hurriedly: "It turns out to be Mr. Fang, disrespectful!"

"The documents from the Ministry of Personnel have been sent to me. I am no longer the governor of Huaizhou. It is no longer appropriate to call me sir."

Fang Chi said: "This is Lord Mu Wen of Jiangzhou Prefecture, Fang is just accompanying you."

"oh?"

Lu Zhengyuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

The governor of Jiangzhou went to Huaijiang instead of staying in Lin'an City. What was he going to do?

Looking at the people behind him, more than ten people should be accompanying officials.

He felt something was wrong.

"I've seen the Inspector."

Wen Xu made a common courtesy and said with a smile: "I heard that the Inspector was coming, so Wen came here specially from Jiangzhou."

"It's time to work."

The two sides exchanged greetings, but there was nothing unusual so far.

At this time, Lu Zhengyuan noticed the change in Wen Xu's expression.

"We already know that the inspector's main mission here is to inspect the world's granaries."

Wen Xu said: "The Food Recruitment Administration paid a lot during the war. If it weren't for us, it would be difficult to supply military supplies. Now that the war is over, the court has begun to liquidate. It is really unfair. I wonder if the inspector can be considerate. Open the Internet.

It’s just a formality, don’t let the meritorious people feel cold!”

This is quite straightforward.

Lu Zhengyuan was startled for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Lu came here on an errand on an edict, how could he fail to live up to the holy will? I hope Mr. Wen can forgive me."

"It seems that Inspector Lu is not prepared to use his discretion?"

Lu Zhengyuan ignored him and turned to Fang Jie.

"I wonder when Uncle Zhongyong will leave to return to Beijing?"
Chapter completed!