coobybook Chapter 1435 Lord Sun has a criminal record, he can't be trusted!
Chapter 1435 Lord Sun has a criminal record, he can't be trusted!
Sun Shan kept a full attendance record because he believed that "more work, more pay; less work, less pay."
Wages are calculated based on whether the employee works regular hours or overtime.
Of course, the calculation methods for basic salary and overtime pay are different, and the final interpretation of how to calculate it rests with Sun Shan.
It took Inspector Liang a lot of effort to figure out how many days he had worked and how many days he had worked overtime, and he finally found that his number was the highest.
Puzzled, he asked, "Sir, I work every day, and I get extra pay every day?"
Does his perfect attendance and overtime mean he gets the highest salary?
Sun Shan said definitively, "Yes, you are the highest."
He paused, then continued, "Your salary is also the highest."
Because of the busy summer harvest and planting season, Inspector Liang was assigned to inspect various places in Yuanlu, and he only had lunch breaks during the entire trip.
Not only does he have perfect attendance, but he also works overtime every day. Plus, he's the head of the department, so his salary is at the highest level.
By this calculation, the salary in the entire government office is the highest, even higher than that of Sun Shan.
Inspector Liang's eyes widened, and he said happily, "Sir, my salary is the highest? How much must it be?"
Wow, I never thought I'd become the top salesperson, the best in the entire government office. This feels so good!
Looking at the full number, Inspector Liang thought happily: I can earn back the medical and nutritional expenses I paid to Old Madam Sun.
Oh my, I'm so happy, what should I do?
Sun Shan gave a wicked smile, his lips curling upwards, and his triangular eyes, held high, looked meaningfully at Inspector Liang.
He said softly, "Inspector Liang, don't worry, you'll know how much your salary is when you go to collect it."
Inspector Liang was completely oblivious to the cunning in Sun Shan's eyes, and was immersed in his joy.
He nodded repeatedly: "Yes, sir, I understand."
Although salaries are not always kept secret, it's not appropriate to talk about them in front of so many colleagues.
If his colleagues knew about his high salary, they would definitely feel heavy-hearted, sour, and uncomfortable.
They were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Lord Sun is very thoughtful; when it comes to matters of money and silk, one must be discreet.
Wang, the county magistrate, secretly observed everything, then glanced at his own attendance sheet, which showed the lowest attendance in the entire yamen, and he was furious.
Just as he was about to burst into a tirade, pointing at Sun Shan and accusing him of writing nonsense, he happened to catch a glimpse of the calculating look in Sun Shan's eyes. Suddenly, he realized that something was amiss and that this was not the kind of good thing he had imagined.
Remembering how he had to replenish the bad rice and was fined three months' salary because of the "granary" incident, Magistrate Wang knew that Sun Shan was a greedy person who only took in money and never gave it back.
He would never be so quick to fine his subordinates.
Oh dear, there's definitely something fishy going on here, we have to be careful.
Fortunately, I am a rich man and do not rely on a salary to make a living, otherwise I would have starved to death long ago.
Hmph, this is the first time Magistrate Wang has ever seen such a ruthless superior as Sun Shan.
It's definitely not right to give bonuses in addition to a regular salary these days.
So Magistrate Wang remained unchanged and continued to secretly spy on Sun Shan.
If Sun Shan knew that Magistrate Wang was once again "speculating wildly and making wild guesses," he would definitely give him a good whack.
Is he such a person?
Hmph, what a bad person! They see everyone as a bad person!
The attendance sheet was released, and a few days later, all the staff of the government office went to the household registration office to collect their salaries.
Inspector Liang arrived early in the morning and rushed inside as soon as Qiao Wenshu opened the door.
He called out urgently, "Scholar Qiao, I've come to collect my salary today."
Qiao Wenshu yawned and looked outside. Was it too early? There was still dew on the vegetables that Grandpa Sun had planted.
Inspector Liang is not young anymore, why is he still in such a hurry?
This has never happened before.
Qiao Wenshu smiled and said, "Inspector Liang, please wait a moment. I need to take out the accounts to check them."
Inspector Liang nodded generously: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
After waiting for more than half an hour,
Qiao Wenshu began, "Inspector Liang, the taxes collected by the yamen were recently sent to Chenzhou Prefecture, and the yamen's treasury is currently empty... this..."
In addition to transporting the grain, the grain tax sent to Chenzhou Prefecture also required the payment of other miscellaneous taxes in silver.
The yamen's treasury didn't have much cash to begin with, and after it was handed over, it was completely empty.
As a result, they can't even pay the salaries of the government officials.
Inspector Liang: ......
Is Lord Sun issuing a blank check?
They're not even paying salaries? Aren't they afraid of a rebellion from their subordinates?
Inspector Liang was furious, not because of his salary, but because he had been deceived by Sun Shan and was now furious at being taken for granted.
I can't help but want to confront Sun Shan. Humph, even if he's the county magistrate, I still want to punch him.
Qiao Wenshu quickly stopped him, advising, "Inspector Liang, Lord Sun said that the treasury is empty, but the granary has grain. Lord Sun also said that one can choose to receive either silver or grain as salary."
Inspector Liang rolled his eyes and said bluntly, "Scholar Qiao, I know the granary is full of grain even if you don't say it. What I want is the money!"
The government office in Yuanlu County lacked everything except food, which made the rats in the office plump and round, just like Miss Sun.
Inspector Liang strongly suspected that like master, like servant, even rats were no exception.
Uncle Qiao said awkwardly, "Hehe, Inspector Liang, grain is good. With grain, we won't go hungry. It's not bad to have grain."
Inspector Liang rolled his eyes again and said rudely, "My family has plenty of grain. Humph, what would I need so much grain for!"
As a hereditary inspector, Inspector Liang came from a wealthy and powerful family. Although he was shorter than Magistrate Wang, he was an undeniable figure among outsiders.
The Liang family were also large landowners; with so much land, they naturally had plenty of grain.
Qiao Wenshu said helplessly, "Inspector Liang, you know better than I how much money is in the yamen's slush fund. Alas, Lord Sun has no choice. He can only use grain instead of silver. If we want silver, we'll have to wait until Lord Sun sells the grain and gets the money before we can issue it."
He then added, "Inspector Liang, Lord Sun is helpless. He hasn't embezzled a single copper coin; he simply has no money. Forcing him won't help. But don't worry, Lord Sun is always a man of his word. What's due will eventually be paid; it's just a matter of sooner or later."
Inspector Liang still wanted to confront Sun Shan, but the ledgers were clearly there, and he knew for sure that Sun Shan hadn't embezzled anything. Even if he beat him up, he still wouldn't get the money.
Finally, hardening his heart, he snorted coldly: "Give me all the grain. Today's wages must be settled."
Qiao Wenshu asked in surprise, "Inspector Liang, why don't we wait a bit? We can sell the grain in a few days, get the money, and then come back to collect it. That would be more convenient."
Inspector Liang refused without hesitation: "I need grain. You don't need to transport it. I'll send my servants to transport it. Just make sure there's not a single grain missing."
Inspector Liang thought to himself that only what he actually got his hands on was real; everything else was just fluff.
I feel at ease only when the bag is safe and secure, and I keep it at home.
Lord Sun's words are not to be trusted, let alone when we will go to sell the grain.
What if they sell it back, then move it around and don't pay salaries?
Lord Sun has a criminal record; he cannot be trusted!