Now, the original Shaofu of Xiahe County only took office when he was in his forties. He worked for more than ten years and died in office. Generally speaking, people who manage money should not be too young.
In the past ten years or so, all the landlords and gentry in Xiahe County had lived in peace with him and had a close relationship. There was always an endless stream of guests at the Shaofu's door during holidays and festivals. He was known as the best Shaofu in the history of Xiahe County.
What kind of accountant is a good accountant?
Dare to make false accounts.
The former Shaofu was such a person, which led to the situation where more was leaked than handed in.
The big families in the county were also waiting with concern for the change of young manor, and they were waiting to leave as soon as the change was completed. The other families had sent the news but not the Dou family. Dou Lai was both worried and a little angry.
What does it mean?
Facing Dou Lai's questioning tone, Huo Guang held Huo Zhongru's arm and said, "Shopkeeper Dou, it seems that he is a little dissatisfied with my father."
At this time, you must not lose in terms of momentum. If you lose in terms of momentum, people will know that you are easy to handle. This is how business war movies are played. These people don't care about right or wrong at all. Does it matter who is right and who is wrong?
unimportant!
What matters is profit.
I was wrong, so what, I must not let down the momentum.
Seeing Huo Guang's toughness, Dou Lai immediately apologized and said with a smile: "Young Master Huo has just taken office and is busy with affairs. I thought that your hard work for many days may not be good for your health, so I paid a special visit to the house."
Although he looked very powerful just now, he was actually very panicked. If he couldn't find out his identity and found out that Huo Zhongru's son was called Huo Qubing, then he should go home and take care of himself.
The newly appointed Shaofu's backstage was so tough that he could only please him, but he still couldn't receive news from him. Several other big business houses had news, and he was very worried that Huo Zhongru was going to take action on him.
His family mainly operates a grain store, a salt store, and a female household. If the previous accounts were checked, they would definitely not be correct.
But he couldn't show his timidity, so he seemed so confident and confident when he first arrived. Unexpectedly, Huo Guang and Huo Zhongru became even more confident and confident.
Huo Zhongru's tone changed when he saw Dou Lai. He looked at Huo Guang and said, "Shopkeeper Dou, I'm afraid there is something wrong with you coming here."
"What can happen? It's just that when Mr. Huo takes office, it can't be deserted. My best daughter-in-law in the next county has prepared fine wine and food for Mr. Huo to celebrate."
Huo Zhongru, who was about to laugh out loud, noticed that his son was beside him and immediately shied away: "I never go to places like that. Shopkeeper Dou, please respect yourself."
Doulai suddenly laughed, why was it different from the rumors.
"Father, Shopkeeper Dou has given you such a warm invitation. If you don't go, you won't be living up to Shopkeeper Dou's kindness."
Huo Guang's words shocked Huo Zhongru. What was going on? But he immediately thought that this must be Huo Guang's intention.
"If you don't go, how can your father go to that kind of place?"
"Huo Shaofu is really an upright man. Let's do this. I'll bring a few brothers to congratulate Huo Shaofu for the best restaurant in the next county." Doulai still didn't give up.
Huo Zhongru felt very sorry, but said: "Shopkeeper Dou is so kind, and it is difficult for me and my son to refuse."
Doulai cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll go get ready first. The Shaofu is busy with things. I'll send someone to pick up the Shaofu in the evening."
After Doulai left, Huo Guang said to himself curiously: "Why did he specially invite my father to the county next door?"
Huo Zhongru stroked his beard and said: "Silly boy, it's better not to let everyone see him blatantly inviting us to dinner. It seems that there are some things that need to be bribed and managed."
Huo Zhongru himself is familiar with this discipline.
Huo Zhongru turned the topic back to the previous matter: "Aguang, I was interrupted by Dou Lai just now. Regarding the salt tax evasion, I have decided to investigate."
Huo Guang looked at Huo Zhongru in surprise: "Father, you have made your decision. If we investigate, it will be very important and the danger will be considerable."
According to Huo Guang's understanding of his father, his lazy father did not seem like someone who would take the initiative to take on such a dangerous and heavy responsibility.
Huo Zhongru said seriously: "The salt tax in the county has been leaked so seriously. It must be the same for other things. The money has gone into the pockets of these big business houses. As a result, the salaries of those of us who are county officials have not been fully paid. Small merchants and hawkers have to make a living in order to make a living."
I have to succumb to these big business houses and raise fat tigers, which will be even more troublesome in the future. The big business houses have evaded so much tax, and the food, salt and rice that the people buy are more expensive. What is the reason?"
Suddenly, Huo Zhongru's sense of justice was overwhelming. Huo Guang was a little surprised. His father looked lazy, but occasionally his sense of justice would burst out, just like when he saved Ah Hao in a restaurant.
No matter how good a person is at acting, there will always be times when he is exposed.
He is such a person at heart.
After Huo Guang confirmed Huo Zhongru's thoughts, he asked: "Father, how are you going to investigate?"
"Hey... um... I haven't thought about it yet."
Speechlessness rose again in Huo Guang's heart.
Huo Zhongru had never done this before, but he asked tentatively: "Aguang, do you think that each household should start investigating five years ago?"
"Father, look for any information from five years ago."
Huo Zhongru rummaged around and found that the latest information was from three years ago. How could there be so much information left for you to check? The information from two or three years ago was also scattered, and only the information from last year was considered complete.
Huo Zhongru lamented: "If that doesn't work, just check last year's salt. You also said before that last year's salt leakage was very serious. Just check it as you said. I will make these people vomit water."
"Father, we checked, found something and then fined you. After the fine, the situation will be slightly better, but they will even join forces to deceive you. Your work will be more difficult in the future, and your safety will even become a hidden danger.
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"What am I afraid of? My eldest son will come back soon to show them the majesty of the general. Who dares to be disobedient?"
Huo Guang smiled. Unexpectedly, Huo Zhongru had thought of this and knew how to use his eldest son to suppress others. But after all, Huo Qubing couldn't stay in this small county. After he went back, wouldn't Huo Zhongru have to do it himself? Shangao Road
Far away, something really happened to Huo Zhongru. Huo Qubing was probably already cold when he got the news.
"Father, checking is not a long-term solution."
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Huo Guang knocked on the table and said: "It involves the officials of the Shaofu Court, the large and small business houses in the county, other county officials, and the people in the county. Father, let's make a set of rules for him."
"Ah?" Huo Zhongru looked puzzled: "There have been rules for a long time. Salt tax is 15 yuan, and grain tax is 30 yuan..."
"Father, there must be another set of rules underneath this set of rules to make them all obey our rules."