After talking to Wang Fuxiao for a few words, he took Sima Yu's hand and said with a smile: "Su Wen was praised as 'Sima Anyi, the Home of Wenhua'. Today I can see Brother Sima in person. As expected, he has extraordinary charm and restrained culture.
It’s better to meet each other than to be famous, haha!”
In fact, "Anyi Sima" is not well-known. He is barely in the top ten among the Hedong families and has nothing to show off. However, Fang Jun knew that this family had always been indifferent until the Song Dynasty.
The most representative figure in the rise of China is Sima Guang, a great scholar of the generation...
Although Sima Yu was extremely resistant and hostile to Fang Jun, he was flattered by the courtesy he received in front of everyone, and he quickly said: "Don't dare, don't dare, the Duke of Yue is so complimentary!"
If you don't hit the smiling person with your hand, how can you treat him with a cold face if they are giving you face like this?
Fang Jun obviously knew all the officials in the Hedong salt field in advance. He held hands with each of them and exchanged a few words without neglecting anyone. His expression was warm and refreshing, making all the salt field officials subconsciously think of a sentence: Meeting is better.
famous!
Who said this guy is a stick, and he will fall out if he is a dog? Even if they both know that it is difficult to get along with each other peacefully, and sooner or later they will have to go toe-to-toe to determine the winner, but at least he is gentle and kind on the surface, and the officialdom
The rules are implemented meticulously, and even though they are enemies but not friends, they still feel good about them.
Liu Changyun smiled and said: "The documents for Duke Yue's visit to the salt field for guidance have already arrived, and everyone at the salt field is ready to greet Duke Yue. Unexpectedly, you are traveling lightly and inadvertently. We are caught off guard, but we don't know whether you intend to surrender."
Make a private visit to see if there is any bullying of saltmen, corruption or dereliction of duty in this salt farm?"
The scene suddenly fell silent, and the saltworks official's expression suddenly changed. He held his breath and looked at Liu Changyun like a knife, wishing he could have this person imprisoned.
The atmosphere is so good, why talk like this?
Fang Jun stood with his hands behind his hands: "Is this Young Inspector Liu?"
Liu Changyun: "It's just a humble position."
Fang Jun nodded in greeting: "Then according to Liu Shaojian's wishes, do you want me to pay a private visit incognito?"
Liu Changyun shook his head and said: "Of course I don't want to... To be honest, although we are officials of the salt field, we always abide by the law and entertain the salt workers, but after all, the huge output of the salt field is astonishing every day, and there are all kinds of things up and down.
There are thousands of officials, clerks, saltmen, and civilians, how can we cover everything and be meticulous? It is inevitable that some dirty things will be obscured by the people below, causing us to be completely unaware. Even if some people know that you have paid a private visit incognito, they may not not
We will deliberately design some things to confuse your ears and eyes, causing you to mistakenly think that we have committed adultery, corruption and dereliction of duty. Even if we are full of words, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to defend ourselves."
Although everyone heaved a sigh of relief, they did not expect that this person would actually resort to dangerous tactics and try to dissuade Fang Jun from conducting a private visit incognito. Even if Fang Jun really sent someone to conduct a private visit and discovered any problems, he could use this excuse to evade.
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But this is Fang Jun after all, one of the best "sticks" in the court, and Liu Changyun is very courageous...
Fang Jun seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "It seems that Liu Shaojian still knows something about me. I am the most confused person and easily believe in people's words. If someone really designs something to deceive me, I may really believe it. Then I won't
It would be bad to use knives and guns against you indiscriminately to cause any unjust, false or wrongful convictions."
Saltworks official: “…”
Is this an in-person threat?
Fang Jun turned his head and said to Zheng Xuanguo behind him: "In this way, tomorrow morning you put up notices everywhere in the salt field, saying that I came to the salt field on the emperor's order to rectify the salt affairs. The first thing is to monitor all kinds of illegal activities in the salt field, whether it is
Anyone who suffers from injustice, oppression, or even persecution is welcome to come forward and make a report. I will treat everyone equally and investigate thoroughly. If the report is true, the reporter will be rewarded."
Zheng Xuanguo said in a muffled voice: "Here."
I cursed Liu Changyun in my heart, wishing I could throw this smart fool into a salt pond and drown him...
Fang Jun smiled again and said to the salt field officials: "Thanks to Mr. Liu's reminder, I realized my shortcomings. I just came to your place for the first time. I used this method to practice my ability to distinguish right from wrong."
Saltworks official: “…”
What else is there to say?
The salt field was originally under the supervision of the Shangshu Province, and the scope of the Shangshu Province's powers included supervising government affairs all over the country. It happened that Fang Jun also had the position of "Shang Shu Youpu She", and he was the third-ranking figure in the Shangshu Province.
His Majesty, who was named "Shang Shu Ling", and Li Ji, who was "Shang Shu Zuopu She", were considered to be the immediate superiors of all officials in the salt field.
Theoretically speaking, if Fang Jun wants to demote or even fire salt field officials, all he needs to do is stamp a large seal on a document...
All the officials looked at each other in confusion. They were previously thinking about how to stop Fang Jun from rectifying the salt affairs. Unexpectedly, they were given a slap on the wrist as soon as they met.
Wang Fukiao glared at Liu Changyun bitterly, and said with a forced smile: "The Duke of Yue is joking, you are an excellent poet, versatile in both civil and military affairs, and you are one of the most intelligent people in the world. You are from the Ming Dynasty, how can anyone fool you? Haha.
, It’s cold here, so why not go to the official house and have a cup of tea, and when the meal is ready, we will take care of you.”
Fang Jun followed the good advice: "Then I won't disturb you all, that's all for the food. I'll get whatever comes. I'm not picky about food, but the wine must be good. When I first come to your place, I must have a good meal with you 'sit-down tigers'."
Let’s keep in touch with each other to avoid any conflicts in the future that may lead to estrangement.”
All the officials in the salt field have become numb again. Now, who doesn’t know that Fang Jun, apart from being the best in poetry and poetry, is unparalleled in the world?
…
The official house was built halfway up a mound a little away from the salt pond. Although Fang Jun arrived inadvertently and the salt field officials were completely unprepared, fortunately the salt field was wealthy and there were many unused rooms. Wang Fijiao assigned personnel to clean up more than ten rooms.
They prepared a room with brand new bedding and daily necessities, burned a fire, and added a charcoal basin. By the evening, the room would be very hot, and it was just in time to move in.
Then he led a group of officials to greet Fang Jun in the cafeteria...
The salt farm is the most prosperous. As long as the brine is introduced into the farmland and exposed to the wind and sun, white salt can be produced. If it is transported to various places and sold, countless money will be harvested. Therefore, the daily expenses are very high, and it is responsible for all aspects of the salt farm.
Officials holding similar positions are all descendants of aristocratic families, how can they be willing to wrong themselves?
The reception banquet hosted by Fang Jun was filled with delicacies from the mountains and seas, fine wines, and was very luxurious and extravagant.
As expected, from Wangfujiao onwards, all the saltworks officials were knocked down one by one by Fang Jun and became extremely drunk...
The key point is that the big ones do not bully the small ones. No matter how big or small the official position is, the wine is drunk until the cup is dry. Although the officials are knocked to the ground, every one of them is convinced.
The next morning, Wang Fukiao, who was hungover, reluctantly opened his eyes, and was dazzled by the sunlight coming in from the window. Then the saltworks supervisor suddenly woke up with a jolt all over his body, jumped up from the bed with great agility, and shouted:
"Clothes! Clothes! Quickly serve me and get dressed!"
The commander hurriedly entered the room, got some clothes and helped Wang Fijiao put them on. He asked curiously: "Mr. Sir, is there something urgent to do?"
While Wang Fukiao was arranging his clothes, he was getting anxious: "Fang Jun said yesterday that he was going to be reported to the salt quarry. How could I not keep an eye on him? If there really is that blind idiot who goes to report to him, something bad will happen!"
Although the salt field is controlled by the Hedong family, even the most ordinary salt man has his whole family under control. No one has the courage to go past him and report to Fang Jun... But what if?
He never underestimates the lower limit of a person's intelligence. He can only be stupider, not the stupidest. What should he do if an idiot with no brains comes to report him?
As long as someone makes a report, no matter whether there is evidence or not, a knife will be handed to Fang Jun, and it may fall on who...
Changsui, who had been following Wang Fujiao for many years, was surprised when he heard this: "Have you forgotten? Yesterday during the banquet, the second room mate had already accepted the advice from the husband of the Zheng family and canceled the so-called report. Early this morning
, Fang Er got up and ran around outside. When he came back, he said that the dishes at yesterday's banquet were very good, the wine was mellow, and the banquet atmosphere was great, and he planned to have another banquet today..."
Wang Fukiao paused: "Is this the case?"
The commander nodded repeatedly: "That's true. Why don't you ask Mr. Sima about it?"
Wang Fijiao was shocked and confused. Could it be that the so-called prosecution yesterday was just Fang Jun's bluff?
I quickly washed up, left my residence and arrived at the official residence. I happened to see Sima Yu approaching with distracted eyes and sloppy steps. I quickly pulled him aside and asked about yesterday's banquet.
During the banquet, he was spotted by Fang Jun, and he was the first one to knock him down, but then everything was forgotten...
Sima Yu rubbed his temples, resisting the dizziness after a hangover. His whole body was sore, and he said helplessly: "I did say something like canceling the report... But this guy is probably drunk, and he actually asked to continue today."
Wang Fuxiao had a grimace on his face. He was not very happy because Fang Jun canceled the report. He was frightened just thinking about Fang Jun's drinking capacity: "If this guy is partying every day, what should he do?"
You guys can't just soak in a wine vat every day, right?
I really can't stand it...
Sima Yu looked hopeless: "But what can we do? Not only is this guy famous all over the world and deeply trusted by His Majesty, he is responsible for the important task of rectifying the salt affairs. He is also the right servant of Shangshu, our nominal superior...
… Even if we can stop him from rectifying his salt affairs, we can’t stop him from drinking wine?”
When they first learned that Fang Jun was coming to rectify the salt affairs, everyone made harsh remarks one by one, saying that the Hedong family gathered together and were not afraid of Fang Jun, but who would be willing to fall out with an important minister like Fang Jun unless they had to?
?
Wang Fuxiao shook his head and sighed: "You have a banquet, and I'll go find Zheng Xuanguo and ask him what Fang Jun is planning."
It's a good thing to use a mallet instead of chasing after rectifying the salt affairs, but who can stand drinking wine every day?