Zhenguan Han-in-law

Chapter 444
Chapter 440

Those patriarchs came to look for Wei Hao, and Wei Hao didn't know why they came looking for him at this time. Now that the case has been settled, they came to look for him, and he couldn't help him. Wei Hao also saved the person who should be saved. .

"Shen Yong, this time we still hope that you can take action and rescue some people, especially those who were exiled. They went to Lingnan, and if one out of ten can survive, that would be good. Shen Yong, those exiled people, Many of them are Yinger, children, women, they, hey!" Cui Xian just sat down, and immediately said to Wei Hao in distress.

"One out of ten?" Wei Hao looked at Cui Xian in shock.

"It's true. If you don't believe me, you can ask. What is Lingnan? It's full of lofty mountains, wild beasts are rampant, and miasma is everywhere. If you are not careful, you will be buried in Lingnan. Shenyong, save them! Just let them They just don’t want to go to Lingnan, do you think it’s okay?” Cui Xian nodded, looked at Wei Hao and said.

"Is this serious?" Wei Hao frowned and looked at the patriarchs.

"Then it can be fake, we all know about it!" Wang Hairuo also nodded and said.

"Shen Yong, they are wrong. Those county magistrates asked to beheaded. Hey, there is nothing we can do about it now, but their relatives, we really don't want them to go. Of course, their husband and father broke the law. There is nothing we can do about it." Things, but it would be nice if they could go to other places, exile them all, that would be a bit too cruel!" Wang Hairuo also said to Wei Hao.

"Well, it's a bit tragic, but, hey, let me try, I can't say that I can convince Father, Father is very angry this time, and those officials are too bold in this matter, and I heard that you threatened His Majesty , I don’t know if it’s true?” Wei Hao sat there, looked at them and asked.

"Well, where do we dare to be? We were also angry at the beginning. The establishment of the Tang Dynasty was due to our credit. Now that the Tang Dynasty is stable, it ignores our family. It's a bit unreasonable? It's still stuck in the neck of our family. , we can't stand it either, we said some angry words at the beginning,
However, Shen Yong, you said what is the use of us saying those angry words now, what else can we do, now our power is being weakened step by step! "Cui Xian spread his hands, looked at Wei Hao and said,

After hearing this, Wei Hao nodded. Now the aristocratic family really has no possibility of jumping around. Several colleges and book buildings have been opened, so that many scholars in the world have a place to study. Now there are many children from poor families who have passed the imperial examination After entering the court and becoming an official, ten years later, the children of the aristocratic family may not be able to occupy even [-]% of the capital.

"Well, okay, let me talk about it, but let's talk about it first, I just don't let them be exiled to Lingnan, but they still have to serve their sentences, and they may need to go to other places to work as coolies. This matter must be made clear!" Wei Hao sat there and said to them.

"Success, success, it's okay to do coolies, there's no problem with that!" Cui Xian nodded quickly and said,
After Wei Hao heard this, he was relieved a lot, and after chatting for a while, the people from those aristocratic families went back, while Wei Hao sat there thinking about things,

The next day, Wei Hao originally wanted to finish his work first, and then go to the palace. He just wanted to see how the new palace was being built. Before he was ready to go, he was notified by the people in the palace to go to Ganlu Hall, Wei Hao hurried to the Ganlu Hall.After entering the study, I saw Li Shimin sitting there watching the memorial.

"I have seen my father!" Wei Hao said and immediately bowed his hands.

Li Shimin heard it, raised his head, looked at Wei Hao, then put down the memorial and cursed: "You son of a bitch, I haven't come to the Ganlu Palace for almost 20 days, and I don't come to court, you son of a bitch, have you forgotten me?" gone?"

"How can that be? I just thought about coming here in the afternoon. Really, I have already planned it. Last night, the heads of those aristocratic families came to see me. I thought, it's time to come to the palace!" Wei Hao laughed immediately. Said to Li Shimin.

"Aren't they a bit late looking for you? They should look for you sooner!" Li Shimin said with a smile when he heard it.

"I came to look for them before, but I didn't see them. Now that I heard that the case has been settled, I will see them!" Wei Hao said with a smile, and Li Shimin also came down from the desk and went to the tea table next to the screen.

"You, what are you afraid of? See you as soon as you should. What are you worried about? How can Father believe you?" Li Shimin sat down and said to Wei Hao.

"It's not a matter of father trusting me or not, but I don't want to save them. Why save them? They have a huge impact on our border. Once there is a war, our frontline soldiers may suffer heavy casualties. Those soldiers Should they die? They have to pay for the crimes they have committed themselves!" Sitting there, Wei Hao said angrily.

"Well, so my father is very relieved of you. The few people you asked me to release before are all small people. People who don't know anything but know how to work. It doesn't matter if my father let them go, because they are not The mastermind is not the main culprit, but those officials are not good, they know that the pig iron is sent to other countries, and if they dare to do it, then don’t blame the real butcher!” Li Shimin said through gritted teeth.

"Well, that's for sure. However, my father and my ministers heard that when they are sent to Lingnan, none of the ten will survive. Is that true? Is that place so evil?" Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin and continued to ask.

"Well, yes, what's the matter, they want you to tell me about this?" Li Shimin asked.

"Yes, at first I didn't want to agree, but when I thought about it, if these people died, it would be a loss to me, Datang. They can still work, and it's not worthwhile for me to die like this. Ah!" Sitting there, Wei Hao said, frowning at Li Shimin.

"What do you mean?" Li Shimin looked at Wei Hao incomprehensibly, wondering what it meant to be uneconomical.

"Father, think about it. The population of our Tang Dynasty is not large. If no one dies, it will be a loss to the Tang Dynasty. If they can survive and have children, those children will be great to us in the future." Tang also contributed, not to mention other things, the land can grow a few acres, and the population can support a few more, right? Just died like this, tsk, what a pity!" Wei Hao said solemnly while sitting there, Li Shimin But looking at him.

"Father, can you see if this works? My son took a look at the prisoners who were exiled this time. There were almost 1200 in total. They were sent directly to the iron workshop to dig coal. Those adults only need to dig coal for ten years to be able to Let it out, those children, when they grow up, also need to dig coal in the coal mine for three years, as atonement for their parents, look good,

Of course, it is also required that the coal mine must ensure their safety and ensure that they can have enough food. In this case, we can save a lot of money. Think about it, now hire one person to dig coal, and the average daily payment It is 7 Wen, and they, the court covered their food and clothing, and the average day is only 2 Wen, which saved 5 Wen. 1200 people saved [-] Guan a day, which is not a lot in a year. ,
Father, instead of letting them die, it is better to let them dig coal. Women can also wash clothes for those men there, or do some manual work. Men just do work. In addition, over there The people watching also need to warn them not to bully those women. Although they are criminals, it doesn't mean that they can be bullied at will. As long as men dare to bully them, they will be punished as criminals if they are caught. Father , you see it works! "Wei Hao sat there, looked at Li Shimin and said.

Li Shimin's heart was already moved, but he still wanted to hear more. He knew that Wei Hao had something in his stomach.

"Can other ordinary crimes be done?" Li Shimin stared at Wei Hao and asked.

"Of course, the Ministry of Criminal Justice can keep them for free. Even those officials who were killed after autumn can be sent to work now. If they behave well, the emperor can commute their sentences to a two-year reprieve.

If they have nothing else to do within two years, the sentence will be reduced to life imprisonment, that is, they will work all the time. If they still perform well, the sentence will be reduced to 25 years. If they still perform well,
In the end, the sentence was commuted to 18 years, and it cannot be reduced. My son thought about it. Although those people are hateful, they are not rebellious. If they are rebellious, they must be killed. Second, they did not directly cause death. Third , Now my Datang population is not enough, as for the criminals, kill them as carefully as possible! "Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin and said.

"But, according to what you say, Hou Junji won't have to die when the time comes!" Li Shimin asked Wei Hao with a smile.

"But this is actually the most uncomfortable thing for Hou Junji, isn't it? Although Hou Junji did not die, he saw his son and grandson digging coal, and he himself was digging coal. Originally, he was superior Minister of the Ministry of War, Duke Lu, now, not to mention being a prisoner, the whole family is there, even those babies, when they grow up, need to be dug for three years,

Father, think about it, what could be more severe than punishing Hou Junji like this, Hou Junji is now more than 30, the fastest, it will take 22 years, that is more than 50, people who dig coal every day, I don't know if he can live that long. Besides, even if he can live that long, what else can he do after he comes out?
There is nothing more uncomfortable than watching your family fall from wealth to prison. Killing him is no longer important. "Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin and said,
Li Shimin heard it, nodded, and then stood up, walking in the study with his hands behind his back, while Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin.

"You write a memorial. Tomorrow happens to be the Great Court Meeting. I will let the ministers discuss it, okay?" Li Shimin stopped, looked at Wei Hao and asked.

"Okay, father, don't worry, I will write it at night, and I will send it to you early tomorrow morning!" Wei Hao nodded, looked at Li Shimin and said.

"Well, as you said, the population of my Tang Dynasty is short of words. We can't just let them die like this. They still need to work. After they die, let them be relieved. It's not worth it!" Li Shimin nodded, facing Wei Hao Said, Wei Hao laughed.

Then Li Shimin returned to the main seat, continued to make tea for Wei Hao, and then said: "There is a trend now, that is, there are more and more corrupt officials. It may be that the common people have money, and many people demand money. They are doing business, so those officials started to do it. In the past two years, the court has exempted many places from taxation, but some officials did not notify them, and still collected taxes as usual, and now they are also under investigation!"

"Then such a person should be allowed to dig coal for a lifetime. There is nothing to say. For some corrupt officials, they should be allowed to dig coal forever!" Wei Hao immediately said to Li Shimin.

"Well, I thought about it, not everyone digs coal, those who are exiled can dig coal, but those corrupt officials, as the main culprits, still have to be killed, such as those sentenced Those who ask to be beheaded cannot be kept, even including Hou Junji,
In fact, I asked you to come here today because I want you to do something for me, to see Hou Junji, I don’t worry about other people going, but I don’t worry if you go! " Li Shimin sat there, looked at Wei Hao and said.

"Look at Hou Junji, father, why are you watching him?" Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin puzzled and asked.

"I want to ask him, why is Wei Hao ignoring the soldiers on the front line, in fact, I want to go with you, but I need to listen in the dark, I will change into casual clothes, and go with you, How are you?" Li Shimin looked at Wei Hao and asked.

"Okay, just ask him why he did this?" Wei Hao nodded, looked at Li Shimin and asked.

"That's right, wait for me for a while, I'm going to change!" Li Shimin said to Wei Hao, Wei Hao nodded,
Soon, Li Shimin changed his clothes, took some guards, went out in a carriage, and went straight to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.
After arriving at the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Wei Hao took Li Shimin in directly, and then arranged him in a room, which happened to be able to see the opposite room, but the opposite room was brighter, and this side was darker, and the opposite room could not see the situation of this room clearly of.

"Father, did I have someone bring him here?" Wei Hao looked at Li Shimin and asked in a low voice, Li Shimin nodded,

Soon, Wei Hao notified the officials of the Ministry of Punishment and asked them to bring Hou Junji over.

After a while, Hou Junji came over. Wei Hao almost didn't recognize him when he saw it. Before that, Hou Junji was very energetic, and his face was fierce. sluggish.

"Who did I think wanted to see me? I didn't expect it to be you!" After seeing Wei Hao, Hou Junji sneered and said.

"Well, I don't want to come to see you. It's the father who asked me to come and ask you why you did this. The father is not mean to you. Since you are nothing, you have been named Lu Guogong, and you are still the Minister of the Ministry of War. It can be said that he is already an extremely human minister, why would he do such a thing?" Wei Hao also looked at Hou Junji with a sneer and said.

"Why, haha, why? You still mean to ask why?" Hou Junji looked at Wei Hao with a big laugh and shouted after hearing Wei Hao's words.

"Why am I ashamed to ask, I didn't do those things." Wei Hao stared at Hou Junji and said.

"I ask you, why did you take Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Baolin, and even Hejian Wang Jiangxia to make money, why didn't you take me? Well, have I, Hou Junji, offended you?
Yes, I have a conflict with Li Jing, you, as his future son-in-law, have objections to me because of this matter, but I reported on Li Jing before, did I make a mistake?Is that what I want to sue?If it wasn't for His Majesty's instruction, I would do such a thing. Your Majesty will do all the good things, and I will be a villain. What did I say?

In the past few years, no matter how the master has treated me, I have never said anything or explained, but the master, has he understood me?Cheng Yaojin has so many sons, the master lent him money, and me, do you know how many sons I have?My son is more rich than Cheng Yaojin, what should I do?Am I not worried? "Hou Junji shouted at Wei Hao at this moment,
Wei Hao was stunned for a moment when he heard it, he didn't expect that he could also hear something secret, that Hou Junji's denunciation of Li Jing was actually ordered by Li Shimin.

"Stop talking nonsense, my father can still do such a thing?" Wei Hao immediately slapped the table, angrily scolded Hou Junji and said, there is no way, Li Shimin is right next to him.

"Haha, am I talking nonsense? Just ask His Majesty and you will know. Also, I was indeed wrong about this matter. I was not convinced at the beginning. Cheng Yaojin, a martial artist, can earn so much through you money,

As for me, I have nothing. As soon as people from the aristocratic family came to me, I went. I feel sorry for the soldiers on the front line. My Datang has a lot of pig iron, so it’s okay to sell it to them.
Their current national strength is very weak, even if they are given pig iron, they are still no match for my Tang Jun, and the profits are so high, they will not sell for nothing, thinking that after a few years of earning, those countries will not need pig iron, just fine,

I just didn't expect that the officials of the aristocratic family were so greedy and smuggled so much a year. At that time, I thought that it would be fine to smuggle 200 million catties a year. In the end, they got at least 500 million catties. I didn't know this of! "Hou Junji sat there and said with a sigh.

"Nothing else?" Wei Hao then asked.

"Yes, I am not convinced by you. What virtue and ability do you think you have to be granted the title of two dukes? I, Hou Junji, have fought many battles for His Majesty before, but I was only given the title of a duke. Even my master Li Jing is a Duke, why do you have two?" Hou Junji pointed to Wei Hao and said.

"You don't know my merits. You don't know many things at all. Of course, I am a Duke, and my father thinks highly of me. I didn't expect you to be jealous of this!" Wei Hao smiled wryly when he heard this. Said.

"What credit do you have? Isn't it just that you produced paper and helped His Majesty earn a lot of money? This is also called credit?" Hou Junji said unconvinced.

"Well, you just said that those countries are very weak now, whose idea do you think?" Wei Hao smiled, looked at him and asked.

"You?" Hou Junji looked at Wei Hao in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)