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Bohan shook his head: "Governor, you must be joking. Desa Province's storehouse is still stocked, and there's still enough food to last three months."
Du Wei sighed: "If that's the case, then let's not talk about the past. Since the summer's income is 210,000 gold coins, then I ask your lordship to explain, why is there only 190,000 gold coins left in my storehouse? "
Bohan's tone was bitter: "Daily necessities, there will always be expenses!"
"Nonsense!" Du Wei suddenly got angry. He slammed the table and stood up: "Governor Bohan! Do you really think I'm a child who doesn't know anything! The Empire's financial management, there's a budget at the beginning of the season. The summer's income should be used in the fall! Summer hasn't even passed yet, and you've already spent this season's income?! Humph! Could it be that the Nuling Province you govern is also like this?! "
Bohan was stunned.
Du Wei suddenly pulled out something from his chest and threw it in front of Bohan: "On my way here, I've passed by four cities in Nuling Province. The summer's income for these four cities hasn't been handed over to you yet! Governor Bohan! Your Nuling Province's summer income hasn't been used yet, how can my Desa Province's income be spent first?! "
Bohan's face turned red.
Du Wei's accusation, he really couldn't answer.
As early as a few months ago, news came from the capital that Desa Province was designated as Du Wei's territory. Governor Bohan's heart was very dissatisfied. He's a financial expert, and also a capable official of the Empire's Northwest, but that doesn't mean he's a good guy without ambition. In his heart, he's dedicated himself to the Northwest. Originally, he had two provinces under his control, but suddenly an order came and half of it was given away. Naturally, he was very angry.
In for a penny, in for a pound, in for a pound. In the past few months, he's squeezed out all of the Desa Province's income. His Nuling Province's storehouse was full, and in the past few months, he's been using the Desa Province's money to support his territory.
When Du Wei comes, he'll be faced with an almost empty Desa Province!
At that time, let's see what this kid with no money and no food can do in the northwest! As long as he can't continue, sooner or later the Desa Province will be his!
Since Du Wei has already made it clear, Bohan can no longer pretend. Bracing himself, he asked: "Duke, what do you want?"
Du Wei suddenly retracted his anger and smiled faintly, "Nothing much. Since you've already spent all the money and grain for the summer, that's fine. Governor Bohan, since you can't give me a reasonable explanation, then I can only report this matter to the Empire's finance department and the Inspector General's office. "
With that, Du Wei suddenly stood up, turned around and walked outside. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Bohan: "Oh right, Governor, by the way, I've been to the prison. The conditions are very good."
These words made Bohan's face extremely gloomy. His heart was extremely angry, but he didn't put Du Wei's threat in his heart.
Although Du Wei is famous in the capital, but this is the Northwest! Bohan has been operating in the Northwest for many years, so he naturally has some authority. He firmly believes that the Empire needs him to govern the Northwest, and the Northwest can't do without him. Moreover, for him to be able to establish himself in the Northwest, it's not like he doesn't have a backer!
Moreover, from Bohan's point of view, he has been in the Northwest for many years, far from the capital, so he doesn't have a very detailed understanding of the situation here. He only has a general idea that this young Duke made a great contribution during the coup, which earned him the appreciation of Prince Son.
In his heart, his evaluation of Du Wei is nothing more than a young prince's favorite! 'You want to pull me down?' What a joke!
Out of Bohan's room, Philip, who was waiting at the door, quickly followed behind Du Wei. This young man heard the conversation inside, so he couldn't help but worry: "My Lord, if we fall out with Governor Bohan now, I'm afraid … …"
Du Wei didn't say anything, but Longbottom next to him laughed: "Kid, you don't understand. The Northwest is different from the South. The hypocrisy of the South won't work here. In this place, if you take one step back, others will take two steps forward! If you show any weakness, others will really dare to ride on your head! If the Duke showed any weakness just now, I'm afraid this Governor Bohan would be even more thorough. Not to mention 190,000 gold coins, we wouldn't even be left with a strand of hair. "
Listening to this, Philip thoughtfully nodded his head.
Du Wei leisurely muttered to himself: "I'm not angry, I was just putting on a show for that guy. But after seeing this Bohan today … … Sigh, I'm really disappointed. This guy should have some ability, but his mind is too narrow. I haven't even come to the Northwest yet and he already sees me as an enemy. Humph, trying to show me who's boss? Let's see who will have the last laugh. "
Then Du Wei bitterly smiled: "I didn't expect that after coming to the Northwest, I didn't encounter the Northwestern Army, I didn't even encounter those barbarians, but this Governor of the Empire."
"This … … Sir, do you really want to report this to the Empire's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Supervision?" Philip cautiously asked. After all, in this young man's heart, he still admires Governor Bohan's achievements in the Northwest.
"Report! Of course I'll report. "Du Wei lightly said:" If I don't do anything, he will really think I'm afraid of him. But I also know that there's not much use in reporting. The Regent isn't a fool, he won't do anything to Bohan at this time. Although this Bohan's character isn't good, he still has some ability. The Empire is counting on him to govern the Northwest. But it's good to cause some trouble for him. "
Philip was stunned: "That's it?"
In his opinion, this approach is too childish. A typical example of harming others without benefiting oneself. Although he's a political rookie, he still knows this approach is a bit naive.
"This is only the first step." Du Wei patiently explained to this young man: "It's just a gesture to let Bohan understand that we can't be easily bullied. I naturally have other ways to make this Bohan yield ….. Humph, he swallowed an entire province's treasury! I want him to spit it out the same way he swallowed it! "
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Since he doesn't see eye to eye with Governor Bohan, Du Wei didn't have any reason to stay in Mulan City. After replenishing the supplies and drinking water, the convoy set off for Desa Province on the same day.
Finally, after a few days, the convoy entered Desa Province's borders. Looking at the desolate land, Philip who was beside Du Wei repeatedly shook his head: "Sigh, such a place, no wonder it's called the most barren area in the Empire."
As far as the eye could see, it was covered in yellow soil. Everywhere they passed, even the villages and towns were sparsely populated, and they seemed half-dead. After two days of travel, they finally arrived at the first small city. But the current situation made Du Wei very angry!
This Governor Bohan really went all out! The officials waiting for the handover were obviously from Bohan's faction. The sealed treasury was empty. On the surface, these people were very respectful towards Du Wei, but after handing over the accounts, they didn't even want to stay for a moment and left as fast as they could.
Du Wei was too lazy to waste his saliva on these guys. The eighty disciples of Blue Ocean began to take over the local government.
As a result, Du Wei's speed of progress was greatly reduced. Fortunately, Governor Bohan's actions also simplified the handover process: That's only natural. After all, all that's left is an empty territory with little money.
After wandering around Desa Province for a full fifteen days, Du Wei finally arrived at the capital city of Desa Province: Anglia City.
Anglia City is located in the northern part of Desa Province, with the Kilimanjaro Mountains as its back. From the city, one can see the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountains in the distance, like a long dragon lying on the ground.
As the convoy entered Anglia City, the last remaining officials came out to greet them. Du Wei was too lazy to be polite with Bohan's people, so he directly led them to the treasury to check.
Sure enough, there were some reserves in the treasury, the same as the data he got from Bohan the other day.
In the treasury of a dignified province, there were only a thousand weapons and equipment, only enough food for a season, and gold coins … … 190,000?
However, Du Wei wasn't short on money right now. His business in the capital had earned him a lot of wealth, and … … the United Kingdom of the Southern Seas, there's a whole fleet of wealth waiting for him.
Anglia City's dilapidated state was in sharp contrast to Bohan's Mulan City. This dignified capital city only has a population of 80,000. The city walls were even more dilapidated. Du Wei even suspected that since the war 20 years ago, the city walls haven't been repaired.
In fact, this is indeed the case.
The city is also very small, the length of the city walls is less than ten miles … … Such a small place really doesn't match the status of a provincial capital.
"My Lord, I think we should repair the city walls." Longbottom took a look and frowned: "With such a dilapidated city wall, once there's a large group of mounted bandits or an enemy attack, it won't have much of a defensive effect."
Indeed, one of the walls in the south had already collapsed. As long as the enemy attacked, they would be able to rush up the wall from the collapsed slope with a single charge.
"Repair?" Du Wei curled his lips: "Such a dilapidated city wall, there's no value in repairing it. It's better to rebuild a big city!"
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