Four hundred and six chapters rectify the salt ritual (seeking every month
Chapter 406: Rectifying the Salt Ritual (Please give me every monthly ticket!)
Staying at Shao Bo Yi that night, Fengyang Governor Yang Fu and Yang Zhongcheng sat quietly alone, thinking, and re-positioning themselves. Now there is only one core question: Can he control Li You, who can reach the sky and penetrate the earth?
After pondering for a long time, he concluded two points: First, Li You is not his relative, friend or junior, nor is he his disciple or former official, nor does he owe him any favors. Therefore, he has no means to restrain Li You from a human and moral perspective.
Second, Li You's future does not depend on himself. He can make things better or add insult to injury, but it is difficult to really control Li You's promotion. Therefore, it is also difficult for him to control Li You when it comes to personal encounters.
After Yang Futai understood these two key points, he could know that he could not control the unruly Li You. If he could not control Li You, then would Li You be willing to share half of the spoils with him in the reception affairs that he controlled?
(Is it half not a cup)?
Although Mr. Li's various surrender gestures looked quite beautiful, and the sincerity he showed was so full that they even confused him to the point of dazzling him. But in the end, they could not change the above-mentioned essence.
Rather than saying that Li You took the initiative to seek refuge, it would be better to say that Mr. Li came to speculate, or to use himself. Yang Futai could even imagine that Li You would do whatever he wanted without reporting anything, and he was forced to do it repeatedly.
An embarrassing situation that ended for him.
Comparing Li You and Luo Shenzheng, they are really two extremes. One has outstanding talents, but has practical information but is unreliable. The other has mediocre talents, lackluster but relatively reliable.
Yang Futai then summoned his aide Xu Shuqin for discussion. Xu Shuqin, a man from the capital, loved to travel when he was young and was well-informed. After failing the examination twice, he followed Yang Futai as his adviser and was highly valued.
After hearing a few words from the proprietor, Xu Shuqin said: "My Lord Ming's concerns are exactly what I am thinking, and I have just gained some information for your consideration. Now that I think about it, this Li You is an extraordinary person in all aspects."
, so we can’t take it lightly. Ming Gong might as well try another approach.”
"How to change the method?"
"When Duke Ming has something on his mind, he does not need to treat Li You as a subordinate, but rather treats him as an equal. At least he should put Li You and the Salt Transport Department on the same level."
Yang Futai laughed dumbly: "You want this department to treat a fifth-grade intellectual as an equal?"
"Sometimes we can't just judge by rank. The censor who patrols the imperial censor is only of the seventh rank, but who dares to regard it as a seventh rank? Or last month, Li Youna criticized the salt affairs memorial. If someone else did it, would it alarm the court?"
Speaking of this memorial, Yang Futai couldn't help but think to himself that the imperial court forwarded Li You's 108 articles to him for advice, which showed that the imperial court was paying attention, otherwise it would just be an extra memorial in the old paper pile of Ouchi.
.If it were someone else who was doing it, it might not have this effect.
It is said that after Mr. Yang lost his power over river and canal affairs, he evolved from the most important super governor to a moderate governor and was in urgent need of reinvigoration. Therefore, the salt affairs really made him excited at this time, and it was also an opportunity for him to make a comeback.
Once you have mastered the salt affairs, you will have benefits, prestige, status, and momentum. Bing Jing and Tan Jing who pay tribute to the capital every year will be better than others. In case of various critical moments, you can still collect countless money to bribe others.
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Seeing that the proprietor was silent, Xu Shuqin didn't know that Yang Futai had lost his mind. He thought he was still hesitating, so he continued to persuade: "Looking at the past, Li You is the best at catching others when they underestimate him.
If you make an omission and attack fiercely, Ming Gong must guard against it."
Yang Futai came back to his senses and tried to imagine himself competing with Li You and the Salt Transportation Department in his mind, and suddenly he felt a sense of enlightenment. It turns out that things can still be done this way...
On the seventh day of the second lunar month in the ninth year of Jinghe, Governor Fengyang arrived in Yangzhou City. No matter what the yamen thought, at this time, in addition to envoy Ding Yun of the Salt Transportation Department, many officials from each yamen came out to welcome Shili.
And Ding Yunshi did not mean to be negligent. He was punished by the court for three months of self-examination. Before the time limit was up, he could not show up to welcome him. If he wanted to show up in public, he had to wait until March.
In addition, the government offices took the lead, and all government offices jointly held a grand banquet to welcome the governor to move to Yangzhou. Yang Futai talked and laughed, and was very amiable to everyone, as if the spring breeze was blowing on his face.
Returning to his yamen office, with the bright moon in the sky and the gentle evening breeze, Mr. Li locked himself in his study.
First, he reflected on his personal gains and losses during this trip, and concluded with eight words: "The lesson is profound, but too much is too little." Then he picked up the pen and wrote this memorial according to his own draft.
"Since the dismissal of the Salt Patrol Censor, the supervision of salt affairs has been ineffective and has accumulated abuses to this day. There are many untimely things. The most urgent task is to put order first. The emperor is about to tour the south, and I sincerely request the imperial court to quickly send an important minister to Yangzhou for order.
Salt Law to protect the interests of the country’s salt affairs.”
This is a petition to the imperial court to send ministers to rectify the salt affairs. Although Li You's "ministerial minister" candidate is limited to his fifth-grade status, and it is not convenient to name the recommended candidates to avoid appearing arrogant, anyone with a discerning eye can see it.
, the most suitable person is the Governor of Fengyang who has just moved to Yangzhou.
First, Yang Futai had nothing to do with the salt affairs before he came here, and since he had just arrived in Yangzhou, there were not many constraints due to human relations and sophistication, so it was convenient for him to organize the salt affairs. Secondly, if another important minister was sent to Yangzhou, it would seem to be a squeeze on Yang Futai. Thirdly,
Since Yang Futai himself has a foundation in the Jiangbei area, he can rely on the momentum to organize his affairs, and the effect will be better than that of the airborne minister.
When Li You was in the capital, he knew that the Salt Transportation Department had too much power in salt affairs in recent years, and the imperial court, which felt that it was in danger of being sidelined, had some objections to this. Presumably, these memorials were very popular with the imperial court and a certain princess.
stop.
Regardless of whether Yang Futai was able to befriend Yang Futai or not, the strategy of driving Yang Futai to engage in salt affairs was imperative. The only difference was that it was done in different ways, either to lure and instigate him or to force him to do so.
But if we can't get along well with the governor and cooperate closely, the consequences of this plan to drive away tigers and devour wolves will be unpredictable. Mr. Li, who likes to have everything under control, is a little worried.
Fortunately, there are plans for both consequences. If Yang Futai defeats the Salt Transportation Division, he can take advantage of the emperor's southern tour in April and May to persuade the Princess to pick peaches. If Yang Futai cannot shake the Salt Transportation Division, he may still
I have to ask him to help me with boxing, and then we'll have to wait and see what happens.
There was a reason why Li You pushed Yang Futai to rectify the salt affairs.
No matter what, it is better to find some trouble for the governor and let him deal with the salt affairs than to have him focus on the reception affairs, Lord Li thought.
In his mind, the reception of the emperor on his first southern tour was his forbidden affair, which was related to his officialdom plan for fifty years (if he could live to be seventy years old)!
This limelight must not be let out. If you cannot reach a tacit understanding of mutual trust with Yang Futai, then you should be careful.
After Yang Futai arrived in Yangzhou City, he settled in a temporary office that had been converted from the Procuratorate, which was also located in the old city. Fortunately, the governor's office adopted a single-official system and had no subordinate officials. There were only dozens of clerks and staff in each room, so
The placement in the halls and official residences is relatively simple, and the specifications of the procuratorate are basically sufficient.
In addition, Yang Futai did not use the three methods of stirring up trouble in the city as a new official. He was very peaceful and calm. Of course, he was not a new official, he just moved to Yangzhou Prefecture to work.
Under the attention of the whole city, the governor did nothing in political affairs, but the one thing he did most was to attend banquets. Today he had dinner with the host, and tomorrow he had dinner with the west. He had more than ten luxurious banquets in more than half a month, which was very tiring.
Condescend.
This is a bit confusing. It was not until the end of the month that Mr. Li gradually relaxed his vigilance. Calculating the time, the imperial court should have responded to his memorial.
But on February 24, when Li Qingtian, who was trying the case at the county government office, reported that Yang Futai suddenly went to the north of the city to inspect the palace construction site!
Did he finally lose control? Mr. Li never dared to ignore this. He immediately left the hall, summoned the honor guard, and boarded a sedan to go to the construction site.
After leaving the Gongchen Gate and entering the palace, I saw a group of people gathered under the steps of the front hall and pointing. Among them was Yang Futai, accompanied by Luo Shenzheng and the supervisor Guo Xiancheng.
Li You stepped forward and bowed, Yang Futai smiled and said: "I happened to have nothing to do today, so I came to check on the palace affairs."
Li You replied respectfully: "The palace was built thanks to the active efforts of the people in Jiangdu County. Today's visit to Futai is enough to boost the morale of the workers."
Luo Shenzheng looked like he was loyal to protect his master, and immediately scolded Li You: "Master Li does not distinguish between superiority and inferiority, it is too rude!"
Checking or sightseeing... Yang Futai laughed softly a few times, and without saying anything, he and everyone left the front hall and walked back.
Luo Shenzheng was directly ignored by Li You, but it always felt like a punch to the cotton. Why wasn't Yang Futai angry?
Suddenly, there were hurried steps behind him, and a junior official from the same magistrate's office rushed over and reported to Li You: "A imperial edict came to the office a moment ago, and it was specially sent to the eldest sir to read it!"
Li You knew very well that this must be the imperial court's approval regarding the rectification of salt affairs. He had ordered that as long as there was an imperial edict, it must be passed to him as soon as possible no matter what.
He politely said to Futai, "I'll take a look first."
After taking it apart and looking at it carefully, Li You was overjoyed when he first saw "Zhaozhunsuo".
Looking down quickly, Mr. Li's face immediately changed drastically, and his eyes bulged out of his eyes. In this edict, the court actually "let Li You also organize the salt rituals", and there is not a single word related to Yang Futai.
Li You was so shocked that he went crazy. Didn't he recommend Yang Futai to rectify the salt affairs? Why did it fall on him? With his own weight, he couldn't shake the Salt Transportation Department and the Nanjing combination! Being soft will have no effect and is a waste of opportunities. Hard.
The only solution is to hit your forehead with a rock!
He can do this job, and he also has the desire to do it. Who doesn't want to get involved in the salt affairs? But it must be after the southern tour, not now! Are the big guys in the court, including His Highness Chitose, blind? Besides, he is still busy now.
With everything going on, how can you think about rectifying the salt affairs?
Li You looked up blankly, only to see Yang Futai looking at him with interest, and said with a smile: "Is it a matter of salt affairs? At the beginning of this month, the imperial court sent your memorial to me for advice, and I then
I recommend you to the imperial court to rectify the salt law. It seems that the imperial court is also discerning about people, so I will trouble Mr. Li more about the salt work in the future."
It turned out that the governor recommended him...Li You didn't know what to say about this. He dug a hole, but others may not be fools and insist on jumping down.
Suddenly, another official from the governor's Yamen rushed over and reported to Yang Futai: "There is an imperial edict on salt affairs."
Yang Futai was a little dissatisfied and frowned and said: "The dignified governor's yamen receives edicts later than the county yamen. This express delivery shop really needs to be reorganized!"
He opened the edict and read it, and saw only one line: Prime Minister Yang Fu ordered the salt ritual...
Mr. Yang's mind was shaken by the shock, and he suddenly turned his head and asked Li You: "You also recommended the headquarters hospital?"
Also? Li You thought this word was very strange. Could it be that the edict in Yang Futai's hand was not the same as the one in his hand?