Still Daxing County.

Chongzhen arrived in Daxing County again.

When the guardian saw that the good guy, he must have a big head. He asked symbolically: "What's the point of this official coming here?"

Luo Yangxing hurriedly said, "Come to find your county magistrate, you should retreat quickly, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

The little officer was also tactful and did not dare to ask more questions or care about them.

Chongzhen and his men went in with great enthusiasm.

Those yamen were not as fast as Chongzhen. Before they could even come back to report to the magistrate, Chongzhen had already arrived at the gate of the magistrate's yamen.

Surrounded by a group of factory guards, the emperor strode in.

The current magistrate of Daxing County has been replaced by Zhang Decai. He was the magistrate of Yi County, Baoding Prefecture. It is said that he is a good official, so when he recommended the magistrate some time ago, he was recommended to come over.

They are all magistrates, but the magistrates of Daxing County must be a little higher than the magistrates of Yi County. After all, they are magistrates under the feet of the emperor!

Zhang Decai heard the noise outside and hurriedly brought the person out. As soon as he saw Chongzhen, he knew that this person had an extraordinary origin.

He had just been transferred to Shuntian Mansion, and there were many officials in Shuntian Mansion, so he naturally had a human being with his tail between his legs.

"What's the point of doing this official here?"

Luo Yangxing immediately brought a chair to Chongzhen. Chongzhen threw the hem of his skirt and sat down, saying, "If you remember correctly, are you Zhang Decai, the magistrate of Daxing County?"

"It's my official."

Luo Yangxing hurriedly said, "Bold! I won't kneel down when I see you today!"

Emperor?

Zhang Decai was slightly stunned and stared at Chongzhen for a few more times. He saw so many people again, and each of them wore embroidered spring swords.

He quickly knelt down and buried his head in his robe: "My minister Zhang Decai met His Majesty and failed to welcome the emperor. He deserves to die for his crime."

Zhang Decai didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly come.

This matter is a bit pitfall!

His ex was discovered by the emperor for a surprise attack without disaster relief, and his head was chopped off.

He was very cautious after taking office.

Disaster relief is very active.

He was very active and would never dare to think about the food for disaster relief. After all, when he took office on the first day, he was asked to look at his ex's head and watch for half an hour.

This was done by the emperor himself, and all the new magistrates must be watched.

After looking at your ex's head, you will have a better memory.

Until now, Zhang Decai was still worried, afraid that one day the emperor would come out to raid and run to Daxing County.

So, his Daxing County is a model county for disaster relief for Shuntian Prefecture.

"I have heard of your affairs, and disaster relief is done well."

"Thank you for your praise. As a minister, you should share the worries of the king and father and solve the problems of the people."

"Zhang Decai, I have a few questions to ask you."

"Please make it clear to you."

"Have I issued an imperial edict that will never be sent?"

Zhang Decai was shocked and sweat immediately oozed out of his palms: "Yes."

Chongzhen said lightly: "Then explain to me, why do you open your mouth and shut up and pay extra money if you are going to collect taxes?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know."

"You don't know? What you mean is that they send extra money privately?"

"Your Majesty, this is definitely a deceiving person below. It is absolutely impossible for me to do such a thing."

"Okay, I believe in Zhang Aiqing's character." Chongzhen said, "Since that's the case, let's wait for those yamen to come back and ask them in person."

Zhang Decai was so scared that his whole body began to sweat. He thought the emperor was just cheating him just now. Now it seems that the emperor probably encountered those tax collectors.

This is bad!

He stuttered, "Your Majesty, I have a word, don't you know whether to say it or not?"

"explain."

"Liu Nu is rampant in Liaodong, and thieves in Shaanxi and Shanxi are taking advantage of the chaos to rebel. The court needs money, so it is understandable that it is appropriate to add additional troops. Your Majesty is a benevolent and wise hero. He is deeply loved by the people and supported by the people. They can understand the good intentions of the court."

Although Zhang Decai didn't say directly that I had added a new job, every word began to defend himself.

Chongzhen stared at Zhang Decai with a smile: "So, do you let the people below go to the extra mission?"

"This... I did mention a word to them!" He hurriedly said, "I am all for the court, for His Majesty, for..."

"For me!" Chongzhen suddenly stood up and his tone became sharp, "You are so brave!"

Zhang Decai hurriedly buried his head again: "Your Majesty forgive me! I am all loyal!"

"So they just gave eight times more money! Take away all the last grain of rice from the people's home!"

"This... I only said three times the extra sect, but I only had three times the extra sect!"

Chongzhen took a deep breath, glanced around, waved his hand and said, "You all go out first, clean up the surroundings, I will talk to County Magistrate Zhang alone."

"yes!"

Everyone pushed it out, and even Tian Xiuying went out with her.

Only Zhang Decai and Chongzhen are left here.

"Zhang Aiqing, I have one thing I can't figure out, I want to ask you."

Zhang Decai was trembling all over and was trembling when he spoke: "Your Majesty, please make it clear."

"I have clearly issued an imperial edict, why do you still have to send additional envoys? Are you thinking that my imperial edict is in front of you?"

"Your Majesty, I..."

Zhang Decai had nothing to say for a moment.

This is the "muscle memory of the organization". The administration of the Ming Dynasty was very corrupt. The imperial court's government orders could be reached locally, but they would never be truly implemented.

This is a universal problem across the country, and it is the national condition of the Ming Dynasty. Every official has formed a habit under this national condition over time.

Do you think Zhang Decai knows that he wants to listen to the emperor's imperial edict?

Of course he knows!

Even if it was bad at the end of the Ming Dynasty, no official dared to say that he would not listen to the imperial edict.

But knowing is known and doing is done, these are two different things.

In Zhang Decai's mind, it is natural to add a student, and it is a very normal thing, just like a person who wants to eat when he is hungry.

"I am guilty. Please forgive me for this time because I am for the court."

"You did a good job in disaster relief. I originally planned to use you as a typical commendation and even get promoted to your position next year, but now it won't work!"

"His Majesty……"

"The court has the rules of the court, and my decree is for execution, not for resistance."

"His Majesty……"

"I asked you two questions at the end. Are there any additional assignments in other counties?"

"have!"

"You disobey my imperial edict and speak out your heart?"

Zhang Decai paused and still buried his head: "This, I think it is normal to add more people."

"So my imperial edict is wrong?"

"Your Majesty is the Holy Lord, wise and kind, and it is also the fault of the minister if he is wrong."

"Okay, I've asked all my questions." Chongzhen shouted outside, "Come here!"

The Jinyiwei rushed in immediately.

Chongzhen said lightly: "Drag it out and chop it."

Zhang Decai was shocked and kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, forgive me! Your Majesty, forgive me!"

"Your head cannot be kept. The imperial edict I have issued will not allow anyone to disobey."

"Your Majesty! You are all sending extras! Other counties are sending extras, and other provinces are also sending extras! Your Majesty, this is what people want! Your Majesty..."

After Zhang Decai was dragged out, Chongzhen sat down again.

What people want?
Chapter completed!