Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 429 Requirements on this point

Before Liao Shangshu died, he handed over the whereabouts of a total of [-] taels of silver.

This thing is hard to understand.

Liao Shuming passed the interrogation of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple, and should have checked his family property, but only [-] taels of silver were found.

Xia Hu, a weak woman, only used a box of needles and thread to obtain [-] taels. The reason for this is really hard to explain.

Liao Shuming's silver was hidden in nine places, and Emperor Chang Le went to dig each place himself, and a total of more than [-] taels was dug out.

Is there more than [-] taels left?

Xu Zhiqiong, as an official of the imperial court, naturally couldn't guard and steal from himself.

But this matter was done by Xia Hu.

Xia Hu is just a commoner girl, why should she contribute to the imperial court?Shouldn't they charge some hard-earned money?

But to say that Liao Shuming's character is really extraordinary. He doesn't eat alone, and the dozen or so officials who followed him in exile all spit out a lot of money. Deputy Shi, it's no problem to take out thousands of taels of silver.

The Ministry of Industry is such a great place!

Xia Hu led the servants to move for a whole day, and moved more than [-] taels of silver to Zhonglang Yuan.

Xu Zhiqiong said: "Why are you hiding in Zhonglang Yuan? Anyway, take some and put them in Zhonglang Pavilion!"

Xia Hu said: "The Zhonglang Pavilion is too eye-catching. If the evil division is such a bird, if he sees that I have so much money, he won't blow up the sky!"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "How did you manage Liao Shuming?"

"I didn't do much, just help him to sew. His skin is thick, so it's not easy to sew!" Xia Hu picked up a dozen of sin karma, "I should go to the underworld to receive meritorious service. I'm waiting for a good business, give me more Find some."

A side room was piled up with money, Xu Zhiqiong said: "Lady, we are so rich, we will stop selling oranges in the future!"

Xia Hu nodded seriously: "Oranges are out of season, so it's time to sell the folding fans I stocked up on earlier."

Xu Zhiqiong said helplessly: "Can't we not do business?"

"But how many times have I told you to sit and eat, don't you understand?"

"Then let's set up a shop!"

"What are you doing with that thing? You have to pay taxes."

"Don't you pay taxes for setting up a stall?"

"Run faster, you can hide!"

Xia Hu took the crime and went to the Department of Punishment first, then went to the Department of Yin, and when he got his meritorious service back, he arrived at Zhonglang Yuan. Xia Hu said to Xu Zhiqiong: "There are many people in the Department of Yin asking about your The news said that Yan Jun, surnamed Du, wanted to find you."

Du Yanjun is looking for me.

It must be for the crime of Emperor Zhaoxing.

If you look for me, I will definitely not go.

Rank [-] is upgraded to Rank [-], I don't need to eat beans, so why go to Yin Division?
"Miss, if you go to the Yin Division in the future, ask the servants to go for you. If the servants are detained, come to me directly. Don't argue with them yourself!"

Xia Hu blinked and said: "Otherwise, you can hand over the crimes of the bird emperor to the underworld. This matter must be settled."

"How can this matter be casual..." Xu Zhiqiong suddenly raised his head and said, "Do you remember the matter of gritting your teeth?"

Xia Hu covered Taozi and said, "What are you going to do again?"

"Show me first!"

"What do you see? Don't, you, you, just look at it, don't bite anymore!"

……

After verifying his integrity, Xu Zhiqiong took Xia Hu back to the Marquis's Mansion.

Han Di sent the news that the emperor invited Xu Zhiqiong into the palace.

Xu Zhiqiong said with a sullen face: "Liao Shuming has more than [-] yuan, and the other officials have more than [-] yuan together. I got him one million silver. If you want the [-] silver again, don't blame me for turning against me." !"

Xia Hu said: "It's not that we don't have money, so let's return the [-] silver to him."

"I can't pay it back, I can't explain the money!"

Xu Zhiqiong rushed to the palace angrily, but Emperor Chang Le didn't mention the matter of repaying the money, he was worried about another important matter: "Brother, do you understand river affairs?"

Xu Zhiqiong shook his head and said, "I don't understand!"

Emperor Changle sighed: "The few people in the Ministry of Industry who understand river affairs are all greedy. We can't let them take charge, at most let them help. Now the river embankment in Fuzhou needs to be repaired, and the river embankment in Huazhou must also be repaired." It has to be repaired, the embankment in Yunzhou is not solid,

Zhiqiong, Yunzhou is your fiefdom, if there is a flood this year, the money in the city will be gone. "

What are you talking about?It's useless for you to threaten me!

"I really don't understand river affairs, and it won't help if you hacked my money!"

Liang Yuyao said: "I do know a person who understands river affairs, but I don't know if this person can be reused."

Emperor Chang Le said: "Who?"

"Censor, Zhang Zhuyang."

Emperor Chang Le waved his hand and said: "No use! I know this person, he has talent and learning, but he is very greedy for money.

I checked the previous account books of the Ministry of Industry and allocated [-] silver to repair the embankment.
If Zhang Zhuyang were to be in charge, he would probably be more greedy than those servants from the Ministry of Industry.

I don't have any extra money on hand now, so I have to put every penny into practice, and I have to find someone who is really clean and honest to take care of this matter. "

"Really honest people..." Liang Yuyao was troubled, "Wang Yanyang, Qiu Dongcai, such people are honest, but they don't understand river affairs."

Emperor Chang Le picked up the roster and evaluations submitted by the official department, and looked through them one by one: "I declare that there are so many ministers, I don't believe that I can't find a suitable person!"

After searching for a while, I found that those who understand river affairs are not honest officials, and even honest officials do not understand river affairs.

The more Emperor Chang Le thought about it, the more annoyed he became, and he said angrily: "As long as the embankment is repaired, officials and ranks will be added, but their benefits will not be missed, so why not just ask them not to be greedy this time?"

Liang Yuyao sighed: "There is no one who is not greedy for things like river affairs, road construction, and disaster relief. You have to leave some money for them!"

"I can't keep it. I really can't keep it this time. You know how much money I have. Fuzhou still needs money for disaster relief..."

The two were arguing, Xu Zhiqiong said: "For the disaster relief, you should think of a good candidate, and for the repair of the embankment, leave it to Zhang Zhuyang."

Emperor Chang Le said: "Didn't Shi just say that I have no money to feed him!"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "I'll go talk to him, he's a sensible person, he can understand what I say."

……

On the Wang'an River, on the painted boat, Xu Zhiqiong told Zhang Zhuyang about the construction of the river.

"I recommended you, you must know the pros and cons!" Xu Zhiqiong poured a glass of wine and handed it to Zhang Zhuyang.

Zhang Zhuyang was overwhelmed by the flattery, so he quickly picked up the wine glass and drank it down: "Zhang was supported by Lord Hou, the kindness of knowing you, I will never forget it."

"It's nonsense to say that you will never forget it!" Xu Zhiqiong poured another glass for Zhang Zhuyang, "I recommend you because you have real skills, not only the ability to manage river affairs, but also the ability to understand honesty,
My next sentence is the truth, you must listen carefully. After the river affairs are cured, you will be indispensable for being promoted, but when doing things, you must not be greedy, not a single person! "

Zhang Zhuyang smiled and said: "Master Hou, you are joking, Zhang is not the one who is corrupt and perverts the law."

Xu Zhiqiong didn't smile.

Zhang Zhuyang pursed his lips and said: "There were some things that violated the rules before, but I can still tell the difference between right and wrong."

Xu Zhiqiong still looked cold.

Zhang Zhuyang bit his lips, and asked cautiously: "Master Hou, please give me a clear indication, what exactly do you mean by what you said just now?"

Xu Zhiqiong lowered his voice and said: "That's what I mean, I tell you not to be greedy, not to be greedy at all."

"However, to build a river embankment without moving a single stone is not easy to do. I certainly don't lack the money, so it's hard for my subordinates..."

Xu Zhiqiong silently looked at Zhang Zhuyang.

Looking at the sin karma on his head, looking at his embarrassed expression.

According to Xu Zhiqiong's temperament, Zhang Zhuyang deserved to die long ago.

The reason why he has been kept until now is because he can understand people's language and can handle some personnel affairs.

"Don't be greedy, I will know if you are greedy for a copper coin, you don't need to control other people, just control your own hands, do you understand?"

Xu Zhiqiong left a bag of silver on the table, which was enough for the boat and meals.

This was the first time Xu Zhiqiong invited Zhang Zhuyang to dinner.

Holding the money bag, Zhang Zhuyang weighed it carefully.

Three days later, Emperor Changle appointed thirteen officials, seven of whom were commanded by Zhang Zhuyang to build embankments in various places, three officials were commanded by household doctor Jia Xingbang to go to Fuzhou for disaster relief, and the remaining three officials were commanded by Yu Shi. Commanded by Wei Dongliang, he is responsible for supervising the use of funds.

In addition, Emperor Changle also appointed Xu Zhiqiong as the imperial envoy, taking a vacant post to supervise river affairs and disaster relief.

Xu Zhiqiong did not go south with a group of officials, it was Emperor Changle's will, after all Xu Zhiqiong hadn't fully recovered yet.

Before leaving, Xu Zhiqiong summoned the thirteen officials together. He was supposed to treat them to a glass of wine and say a few words of honor, but Xu Zhiqiong was not in the mood.

He stared at the thirteen people, saw the crimes on their heads, and recorded them one by one.

Zhang Zhuyang's criminal karma has changed from five inches to three inches and seven. He has indeed done a lot of personnel work recently, and his criminal karma has been reduced a lot.

Jia Xingbang's criminal karma is five inches and two inches. He is a veteran of collecting money, but he has a good reputation for incorruptibility. Therefore, Emperor Changle asked him to direct disaster relief, hoping that he could do some personnel work like Zhang Zhuyang.

Wei Dongliang, who has a criminal karma of eight inches, can be regarded as a clear stream among this group of officials. It is considered that he has used the right person to supervise the resources.

The crimes of the thirteen people have been tested one by one, and Xu Zhiqiong only said a few words: "When you have settled the matter and come back, I will ask the emperor for your credit, and each of you will be promoted to a higher level.
But don't be greedy, don't be greedy, even if you are greedy for a copper coin, I will let your heads fall to the ground! "

The conditions are clearly stated, and they should understand.

The censor Wei Dongliang was very displeased: "Yun Hou, what are you talking about, but you look down on our character?"

Jia Xingbang, a doctor in the household department, sighed: "The humble official only knows to do his best for the imperial court, but what the Marquis said made the humble official feel cold.

This time we rushed to Fuzhou, we didn’t need the court to pay for the porridge and meals, we took care of it ourselves, as long as the victims can get through this difficult time, even if Jia disperses all his wealth, he is willing! "

"Excellent!" Xu Zhiqiong praised, "I can trust Jia Langzhong!"

Zhang Zhuyang didn't speak.

Don't be greedy.

He knew the weight of these two words.

He knows how difficult these two words are.

Thirteen officials came to Fuzhou first with the help of the yin and yang magic circle.

Jia Xingbang led people to count the number of victims, which is actually easy to do. When Xu Zhiqiong was in Fuzhou, he had already counted. There were more than [-] survivors on the list, and the list was ready-made.

But this time the count was different.

He Jianzhong, head of the household department, presented a list: "My lord, this is the list of victims recorded overnight by the humble official. Please have a look. There are more than [-] victims in Fuzhou."

"More than [-]?" Jia Xingbang was startled, "This is far from what Yunhou said."

"There is a specialization in art, my lord, this is what our household department does. Yunhou counted the number less, and many old and weak women and children were not counted!"

Did Xu Zhiqiong count people as fewer?

How can it be!

Several onmyojis who are good at counting set up a magic circle, and the number of victims counted together with Xu Zhiqiong, how could it be considered less?
False reporting is only the first step.

Another director, Bao Dexing, said: "This is the list of rice purchases, please go through it."

Jia Xingbang looked at it, frowned and said, "Why is the price of rice so expensive?"

Bao Dexing said: "Last year's harvest was not good, and the price of rice in the surrounding counties increased several times. I worked so hard to find a few conscientious grain merchants. My lord, I will never lie to you."

Jia Xingbang sighed and said: "The imperial court allocated [-] taels of silver to relieve the disaster. Originally, it was thought that there were only more than [-] victims of the disaster. Counting them on the head, each person was nearly seven taels of silver. At least it was enough for them to eat twice a day, buy some clothes, and have some money. A place to live, but in this way..."

He Jianzhong said: "My lord, don't think about cooking rice, don't think about anything else, one meal of porridge a day, I'm afraid I have to add some chaff."

Bao Dexing said: "My lord, this errand for us is difficult."

Jia Xingbang sighed: "It's not easy to do, but you have to do it. Don't forget the order of the Marquis. It's not the first time I've come out to help a disaster. Some things, you just need to know them in your heart!"

The two principals looked at each other and smiled: "I understand."

Bao Dexing asked: "Censor Wei Dongliang's side, should they also..."

"What do you think?" Jia Xingbang frowned, "If he doesn't settle the matter over there, can this matter be handled cleanly?"

(End of this chapter)