The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 596

The Dayan Dynasty had regulations that officials were not allowed to hold posts in their native places.Therefore, it is impossible for Xia Zhou to serve as the county magistrate in the place where his family is located.

However, Shen Shikang's intention for asking this question was not here, his purpose was still behind.

"Exactly!" Seeing that the emperor didn't stop him, Xia Qing had no choice but to answer his question even though he thought Shen Shikang was troublesome.

"Well, I have some doubts. I wonder if Mr. Shoufu can help me." Shen Shikang looked stern, but his eyes were shining when he looked at Xia Qing.

"How much money did Xia Zhou of your clan embezzle ink, and how did he embezzle ink? Other subordinate officials think it is not important, so you should explain these clearly first."

Xia Qing didn't rush to answer when she heard the words.He wiped his tears with a handkerchief, but he was thinking in his heart, what amount should the emperor be satisfied with?

After thinking for a moment, he felt that he could not say too much, but he could not say too little.Otherwise, the emperor will not leave him any room.

"In Yishui County, in the name of a humble official, he accepted bribes from some merchants, and colluded with other merchants to murder merchants who had interests in them. These patriarchs did not go into details in the letter, but only gave a rough idea. "

He knew about Xia Zhou. Previously, Xia Zhou's parents were very close to his parents, and they were very flattering and flattering, so the two families walked around quite frequently.

Later, his parents passed away one after another, and then the relationship gradually faded away.

However, this Xia Zhou is a man who is very good at drilling.I have been to his house several times to give him some annual gifts from the clan.

This person is very good-natured and eloquent, and in the name of New Year's gifts, he has given him many benefits in private.

Because he came every year, and the gifts he gave were very expensive.Xia Qing specially sent someone to inquire about this person, and only then did he know the general situation of this person.

This person used his reputation in Yishui County to steal a lot of money, so naturally more people would honor him every year.

For the sake of money, he also turned a blind eye to this.

The reason why he was chosen was because he was familiar with the source of this person's money. If the emperor sent someone to Yishui County to check, then he would not be afraid.

The second is because he has the most money in his greed, and if he wants to satisfy the emperor, too little will not work.

Xia Zhou has been greedy for a lot of ink over the years, and what filial piety gave him must have been only a part of it, not even half of it.

Before, he restrained himself because he was afraid that the censor would stare at him. He planned to deal with this person slowly in the future, and insisted on frying more oil and water.I didn't expect it, but now it's cheaper for the emperor.

"How much is that? Did the patriarch of your family mention it?" Shen Shikang became a little anxious when he saw that Xia Qing was still playing tricks.

If there is too much money, the emperor might punish Xia Qing with it.If Xia Qing kept it hidden, he would definitely be exposed in the future.

The emperor would send imperial envoys to investigate the case if he couldn't believe it. Xia Zhou himself accepted bribes, so what about his Shangfeng?Doesn't the magistrate of Yishui County know anything about it?
"It's about 80 taels. I have sent a letter back overnight, and I am going to interrogate this person."

After deliberating for a while, Xia Qing said this number.

"Huh? 80 taels? So much?"

As soon as Xia Qing said this, there was an uproar in the hall.These people didn't expect that a small county magistrate would let him greedy so much money.

When the emperor heard this, his face turned livid. He didn't expect that the Xia family could give out so much money.It seems that the Xia family has been able to embezzle so much silver thanks to Xia Qing's official position in the court in the past few years.

"Are you sure it's 80 taels? Hmph! A small county magistrate has the guts to covet so much taels of silver, and he's not afraid of the money biting his hand."

The emperor snorted coldly, he never thought that Xia Qing would be so willing this time.It can be seen from this that Xia Qing really has nothing to do this time.

"Then why didn't your patriarch report to you earlier? What is he doing with this person now? Does the magistrate of Yishui County know about this?"

When Shen Shikang heard that there were so many silver taels, he couldn't help but feel excited.

80 taels!If it is filled to the national treasury, it will be able to maintain the court's expenditure for a period of time.

Immediately, he suddenly had another flash of inspiration.The old man wants to solve the issue of side pay!

He settled 80 taels by himself, and the Ministry of Households had no reason to blame him for the rest of the money.

Shen Shikang couldn't help but hate secretly, Xia Qing was really ruthless!

Even the clansmen can be abandoned, and Xia Zhou's filial piety to him every year will definitely not be less.Nowadays, whenever something happens, they cross the river and demolish the bridge, and push it out as a scapegoat.

"This Xia Zhou doesn't work in the county where his family is located. How could his family members know? It is impossible for him to do this blatantly. The patriarch learned about it from someone who knew."

Xia Qing clung to Shen Shikang, a little annoyed.But at this moment, he couldn't attack again, so he could only endure it.

"Hmph! Let me ask you, did the magistrate of Yishui County know about the amount of money he accepted in bribes? Did the magistrate of Yingnan Prefecture know about it?"

The emperor does not believe that a county magistrate has such a great ability, if it is not for the protection of officials, how can this person be so smooth?

The magistrate of Yishui County had received a lot, and the magistrate of Yingnan Prefecture also needed to check.

"Returning to the emperor, the patriarch is a commoner, so how dare he investigate these two adults? He stated in the letter that he only found a reason to tie Xia Zhou at home, and outsiders don't know the real reason."

After Xia Qing had made a plan, he had already made arrangements, and the county magistrate of Yishui County was also corrupted a lot.

This time they uprooted them, and he had to push out Nazhi County to stand in the way for him, so as to atone for his crime.

Based on Xia Zhou's weight alone, it may not be possible to satisfy the emperor.

"Xia Aiqing! Is there anyone in your clan colluding with this person? Don't you want to hide it and protect your clansman!"

What the emperor said made Xia Qing's heart skip a beat. Could it be that the emperor is not satisfied?Many people in his clan had dirty hands and feet, and it was impossible for him to push them all out.

Xia Qing quickly explained: "Your Majesty, Xia Zhou doesn't have much contact with the family, and the letter shows that his family is also not aware of this matter."

In the end, Xia Qing felt a little guilty. He had already stated in the letter sent back that leaving one of Xia Zhou's legitimate sons was regarded as leaving him a bloodline.

At the same time, let Xia Zhou know what to say and what not to say.

All the books related to him are destroyed, and this person can no longer implicate him.The patriarch will definitely do what he says, and he is not worried about this.

"Since he has plundered so much money, he must be involved in a lot. Why is it only now that someone exposes it? Xia Aiqing, it seems that you are famous, who dares not to give you face?"

The emperor sneered, his eyes looking at Xia Qing were no longer calm.

"Your Majesty! I have been wronged! I haven't returned to my hometown for a long time, and I don't know what the clansmen have done. This time, it was the patriarch who wrote a letter to report, and then he found out about it."

　Thank you Time Wutong Kongxin for your reward!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)