Realizing This Is Wuxia World After Cultivating For 300 Years
Chapter 76
Trying to Oppress With Power
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Although Wang Jinsheng was unwilling, since his uncle had already said it, he could only wait here.
Thus, the singing begins again, and the dancers begin to move again.
Then, the music continues!
Shortly after, the sound of horses neighing could be heard outside.
Immediately after, there was the sound of the carriage opening and closing.
Someone's coming!
Wang Qingquan and Sun Liansheng stood up and walked towards the door with smiles on their faces.
Wang Jinsheng also followed, feeling a little excited.
He had already asked his uncle about the identity of this master.
He was Jiang Wanshan, the Chief Secretariat of the Imperial Court, and the manager of the external affairs of the Jiang family in Nanhe.
In Great Jin, the Head of the Secretariat is the highest official in the Central Secretariat. He was in charge of drafting the imperial edict and issuing it.
Although he was not as strong as the Minister of Records, he was still an Official Secretary-General. His words and actions could even influence the Emperor's decision.
Of course, in this chaotic world, even the Imperial Decree was difficult to leave the Central Continent. This was only a position in the Imperial Court, so Wang Qingquan did not take it seriously.
What really worried him was Jiang Wanshan's identity within the Jiang family in Nanhe, as well as the Emperor's decree in his hands.
The Jiang family of Nanhe and the Wang family of Langya were both part of the Seven Distinguished Families.
But if the Imperial Decree was pushed by the Head of the Secretariat who was part of the Seven Honoured Families, it would be very different.
“Hahaha, Mr. Jiang is coming on a starry night. I'm sorry for not coming out to greet you! Wang Qingquan laughed as she invited a middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties into the house.
"Greetings, Uncle Jiang." Wang Jinsheng walked over and bowed respectfully.
“Hahaha, so you're my nephew. When I saw you ten years ago, you were only this big. Jiang Wanshan laughed and pointed to his waist. Then, he sat down at the end of the table and asked, “How is your father?”
“My father is fine, and he misses you often, Uncle.” Wang Jinsheng pretended to obey.
“At that time, Prime Minister Wang was one of the three Dukes and even recorded official affairs. If it wasn't for his efforts, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
Jiang Wanshan first reminisced about the past before getting straight to the point. “I have always been a grateful person. This is the decree given by the Emperor. This coincidence can be used as payment for the kindness of Minister Wang.”
As he spoke, he took out a piece of yellow cloth with words written on his sleeve. He unfolded it and gave the contents to Wang Jinsheng, Wang Qingquan, and Sun Liansheng.
“... Cui Heng, district magistrate of Juhe County, has made a major contribution in defense against Yan rebel attacks. He will be given the title, General Weiyuan. He will be rewarded with 300 gold taels and an Army Seal. He can recruit 100,000 soldiers.”
Hissing! Hissing!
When Wang Jinsheng and the other two saw the contents of the decree, they could not help but gasp.
The awarding of titles is actually nothing. General Weiyuan's title was only equivalent to a fifth-grade military official. Although it was at the same level as the district governors, it was not enough for them to take it seriously.
What is truly outrageous is the last point.
Permission to recruit 100,000 soldiers!
This meant that one could officially gather 100,000 private soldiers. He no longer had to secretly raise a private army, nor did he have to worry about being morally criticized.
He could even attack others under the guise of serving the Imperial Court.
He could only rebel openly!
As long as he had this power, the position of the State Supervisor would be at his fingertips, and Fengzhou Immortal Opportunity would be within his grasp!
Such a gift was actually given to Cui Heng ?!
Wang Jinsheng was very angry and jealous. Red eyes.
"Why? Nephew looks so angry?” Jiang Wanshan noticed Wang Jinsheng's expression and smiled. “Do not worry, this gift has nothing to do with Cui Heng. It's all yours.”
Previously, Wang Qingquan had only told him that Jiang Wanshan would give him a huge advantage, but he had not expected it to be like this.
He could obtain the right to recruit 100,000 soldiers openly!
Especially taken from Cui Heng. It's very satisfying!
However, he had some doubts. He looked at Jiang Wanshan and asked, "Uncle, but the decision clearly said ..."
"Isn't it up to me to decide what to write in the decree?" Jiang Wanshan immediately laughed when she heard this. He took out a pen and directly crossed out Cui Heng's name on it.
Then, he smiled and said, “A small area judge is not like us. He's just a dog. How could he enjoy such a gift?
Don't worry, Nephew. As long as the given thing is real, there will be no problem.”
"You can even do that?" Wang Jinsheng was a little surprised.
He usually felt that he was already extremely arrogant, but he did not expect that he was still far from actual arrogance.
He could actually rewrite the Emperor's edict easily.
It was as if he had just corrected a misspelled word!
"Jinsheng, no need to be surprised." Wang Qingquan patted Wang Jinsheng's shoulder gently and said with a smile, “The Great Jin was established with the support of our prominent family, so we naturally have the right to exercise our authority.
As long as you don't make the Emperor's edict just like that, it's fine as long as you show consideration to the Emperor's face on the surface. Don't you think so, Master Jiang?
"Ha ha ha." Jiang Wanshan also laughed when she heard this. He said to Wang Jinsheng as if he was hinting at something, "As a mere Secretariat, I really don't dare to make an edict just like that."
In other words, it is not necessarily the same for higher officials, namely the true Prime Minister.
Wang Jinsheng's father, former Prime Minister Wang.
"Thank you, Uncle Jiang!"
Wang Jinsheng bowed and thanked him, pretending not to hear Jiang Wanshan's words.
Now, he only felt very happy in his heart.
After all, this gift was originally for Cui Heng, but now, he had intercepted it.
It made her feel like she had taken revenge. She felt so good that she wanted to dance.
So what if you have won the hearts of the people in Lu County?!
So what if you have a top expert on your side?!
“Compared to a superior family like my family, you're just an ant that deserves to be casually manipulated. You don't even know that you've been given a gift before being snatched away by me!
Wang Jinsheng's face reddened with excitement. He even wanted to jump in front of Cui Heng and mock him to vent his grievances and anger.
"Mr Jiang, actually, Cui Heng deserves that reward." At this moment, Wang Qingquan suddenly said with a smile.
“Oh, what do you mean?” Jiang Wanshan asked with interest.
"Like this. Cui Heng was in Lu County City.. ”Wang Qingquan briefly explained how Cui Heng targeted the business of aristocratic sects and families.
"Are there really things like that?" Jiang Wanshan's gaze turned cold as she sneered, "This hickhead is really becoming more and more agitated."
"That's fine. A district governor actually dared to touch our assets in Lu County!” Wang Qingquan nodded in agreement. "He's just chasing death!"
"Sir Jiang, shouldn't we think of a way to deal with it?" Sun Liansheng said with a fawning expression, “If not, the governor of the area might force his luck. He only likes our assets in Lu county now. In the future, it might even be the entire Lu.” County
"Yes, we can't leave this guy alone."
Jiang Wanshan nodded and revealed a cruel expression. “Killing him directly was the best way, but it was too easy for him. Since he dares to use our noble family business to exchange the hearts of the people, I will make him lose the hearts of the people and let him be cursed to death by the people!
After returning to the capital, I will report to His Majesty that Lu County borders the Hong River and is in the middle of the Fengzhou waterway. It was supposed to be a major trading city, but its current development was far from reaching that level. It can be seen that the ability of district governors to govern is less good.
Moreover, the district governor deprived the merchant generation of business for no reason and left it to the common people to manage. This greatly affected the enthusiasm of the traders and made it impossible for people to farm and produce food in peace. This is a loss for the country and a disaster for the world!
This was all due to the inability of the district governor in regulating. His Majesty must draft a decree to reform the city. Taxes for ordinary people who operate stores must be raised by 50%, while merchants who have run businesses for generations will receive a tax deduction of 50%. In this way, the trade in Lu County was able to recover and the people were able to farm peacefully. It's the best of both worlds.
At that time, I will personally go to Lu County to carry out the decision. What say?"