Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

"By the way, Master Su, what have you learned since you went out?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.

The two of them originally had a division of labor. Zhu Biao looked at the food book, while Su Jing went outside to inquire about the situation.

Su Jing nodded: "I actually learned something very interesting. The largest rice store owner in Yongjia County is the brother-in-law of the prefect Meng Song."

"Is there still this?"

Zhu Biao's expression changed and he said, "Then this Mi Xing is probably Meng Song's white glove."

The term "white gloves" naturally did not exist in the Ming Dynasty, but Su Jing had taught some before, and Zhu Biao learned and applied it flexibly.

"You dare to think about it, but it's the same as what I thought when I heard about it."

Su Jing said with a smile: "However, this rice shop has a very good reputation. It is well-known throughout Yongjia County, all because Meng Song is not biased."

Hearing this, Zhu Biao's eyes lit up: "That's right! Master Su, if Meng Song deliberately favors Mi Xing, then the student will think that the white gloves thing is not credible, but now the student has I’m 70 to 80 percent sure.”

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and said: "You mean that this white glove needs to be well-known to be useful, right? If you are used to bullying people, you will be easily targeted, and we will give priority to investigation."

White gloves are actually a tool for money laundering.

Of course, you can't do it if you have an embarrassing reputation. How can you be a 'white glove' if you are a hacker?

"Master Su can see clearly. This is what the student thinks. Meng Song can take out hundreds of taels at once, and with this rice line, this is most likely the case."

Zhu Biao said slowly, but the confusion or hesitation on his face did not dissipate.

Su Jing saw through Zhu Biao's doubts at a glance and said calmly: "Prince, are you thinking that the magistrate of Wenzhou Prefecture is obviously not a good official, but the people of Wenzhou Prefecture seem to be doing well. Between the two, , it seems very contradictory, right?”

Zhu Biao immediately said: "Students have this idea. My father always taught me that when officials are corrupt, the people will suffer. If the people suffer and cannot survive, they will naturally rise up. Therefore, I understand the law and treat corruption with special punishment. Heavy."

"The students thought that the people in Wenzhou Prefecture lived a prosperous and peaceful life, and that the officials in charge of the government, not only incorruptible and capable, must at least be mediocre people."

"However, now we see that the prefect Meng Song is not only a idiot, but also a corrupt official. The students really can't figure out why this is the case?"

Lao Zhu himself was a member of the peasant uprising, and he knew very well what the people would do if they were squeezed to a certain extent.

Therefore, he was extremely intolerant of corruption, especially the corruption of officials in the Ming Dynasty.

As Lao Zhu's most valued son and the future heir of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao must have never relaxed his teachings through words and deeds.

Su Jing stood up and said calmly: "Prince, I actually have the same doubts you have, but my doubts are slightly different from yours, and now I have a little bit of an answer."

"Please give me some advice from Master Su!"

Zhu Biao immediately cupped his hands towards Su Jing.

Su Jing waved her hand: "You are no worse than me now, so I will just tell you what I think."

Su Jing was not saying this as a compliment, but she really meant it.

Zhu Biao's growth is so fast that people are a bit unexpected.

"Master Su is very complimentary, students still need to study more."

Zhu Biao also immediately expressed his humility.

Su Jing did not dwell on this topic anymore and returned to the topic: "If you don't look at the current situation in Wenzhou Prefecture, it would be okay to describe it with four words: political intelligence and people."

"To be able to achieve this effect, first of all, it is definitely impossible to rely on Meng Song. There must be someone, although he is not the prefect, but he has completed the work of the prefect very well. This is why there is such a peaceful person. Wenzhou Prefecture."

Hearing this, Zhu Biao immediately said: "Master Su is talking about Fu Cheng Zhao Rongzhen."

"That's right!"

Su Jing nodded and said: "Zhao Rongzhen is definitely a capable official, and based on my observations and inquiries in the past two days, I roughly understand that Meng Song is basically in a hands-off state in the government office, and Zhao Rongzhen handles everything big and small. .”

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has personally checked over the granary. I think you should know very well that the only thing that happened in the granary was Zhao Rongzhen."

"This Zhao Fu Cheng is very capable. Wenzhou Mansion's current situation is all due to him. At the same time, his reputation in the government office is also quite good, and even the servants respect him."

"I am now basically certain that a certain balance has been reached between Meng Song and Zhao Rongzhen. Meng Song handed over power to Zhao Rongzhen, and Zhao Rongzhen helped Meng Song get money. Otherwise, with Meng Song's level, it would be impossible. Corruption of money and reputation are not bad."

Some things are difficult to know when you are a common person because the information is not equal.

And when you are in a higher position, you can see a lot more, and it is naturally easier to understand the truth of things.

After listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao fell silent.

After a moment, he said: "Master Su, if things are really as you said, then what is Zhao Rongzhen doing? Helping Meng Song make money, but he is trying his best to govern Wenzhou Mansion? Students always feel that these two This kind of behavior cannot be unified and self-consistent in one person."

It's not that Zhu Biao doesn't believe in officials who are dedicated to serving the public and caring for the people.

But such officials should not make money for their bosses like Zhao Rongzhen.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "I don't understand it now, and all this is just my guess, and there is no actual evidence."

"My suggestion is that, Prince, you should start to control Yongjia Rice Store. The account books of this rice store are very important."

"But remember not to alert the snake. Zhao Rongzhen is not a stupid person. He must keep it secret. During this period, we have to stabilize him and Meng Song, and wait until everything is settled before making it public."

Su Jing knew the distance between guessing and the truth.

It would be too hasty to decide the fate of a prefect or a prefect based on personal assumptions.

The laws of the Ming Dynasty were strict, and Zhu Biao was not an arbitrary prince.

"Yes, students understand, the student union will arrange this matter."

Zhu Biao replied immediately.

Su Jing nodded: "Okay, then you should continue to do this. I will talk about Mr. Zhao's tone when I have time in the afternoon."

……

The lunch break was fleeting, Zhu Biao continued to look at the food register, while Su Jing started running around in the government office.

"Master Zhao, I didn't disturb you."

In Fu Cheng's office, Su Jing looked at Zhao Rongzhen who was processing official documents with a smile on his face.

Zhao Rongzhen immediately stood up and said: "What are you talking about, Uncle Ren Yuan? Please sit down."

While he was talking, he was already going to call his servants to serve tea.

Su Jing hurriedly said: "Master Zhao, there is no need to go to such trouble. I just want to take a look. I don't need to eat or drink. If it is convenient for Mr. Zhao, I will have a few words with Mr. Zhao. If it is not convenient for Mr. Zhao, I will go out."

Zhao Rongzhen walked to Su Jing and sat down: "It must be convenient for Uncle Renyuan to come to visit. I wonder what Uncle Renyuan wants to ask?" Su Jing smiled and said, "What Mr. Zhao said is a shame. What can I do? His Royal Highness is in trouble, and I can't help him. Besides, the weather is hot and I don't want to go out, so I just want to chat with someone."

"What Uncle Ren Yuan said is that the weather has indeed been getting hotter and hotter recently."

Zhao Rongzhen nodded: "But I heard that summer in the capital is even hotter than this."

"Oh."

Su Jing was quite surprised and said: "Master Zhao, have you been to the capital?"

Then he laughed at himself and said: "What am I saying? Mr. Zhao is also the Prime Minister of a government after all. It is not a matter of course that he has been to the capital."

"Do not."

Zhao Rongzhen shook his head and said: "Xiaguan has never been to the capital. Even if the summer in the capital is very hot, Xiao Liu told me that it was Uncle Ren Yuan who told him."

Hearing this, Su Jing was slightly startled.

I was a little unsure of what Zhao Rongzhen meant, but he made it clear. Was Xiaoliu here to monitor him?

But judging from Zhao Rong's tone and attitude, it didn't seem like he meant a showdown.

"Xiao Liu is indeed very interesting. He also told me a lot about Mr. Zhao. Everyone in the government office and the government have great respect for Mr. Zhao! I really admire him."

Su Jing did not take the move and turned directly to Zhao Rongzhen.

Zhao Rongzhen said helplessly: "The people below are just in awe of me, so naturally they don't dare to say bad things about me. Don't take it seriously, Uncle Ren Yuan. If you tell His Highness the Crown Prince, and then your words and deeds are inconsistent, I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince will not misunderstand me." .”

It has to be said that Zhao Rongzhen's performance at this moment at least seems sincere.

Su Jing paused briefly, and then said: "Master Zhao is too humble. Although I have not served as an official in the court, I have met many people. I can still tell whether Xiao Liu's words are true or false."

"As the prime minister of the government, Mr. Zhao can also teach the young servants in the government office how to read, and even help them when their families are in trouble. I, Su Jing, think that Mr. Zhao must be a good official!"

"A good official?"

Zhao Rongzhen was obviously startled for a moment, and then said: "Uncle Ren Yuan is joking. I, Zhao Rongzhen, am not a good official. I just try my best to do something for the people of Wenzhou Prefecture."

Su Jing immediately said: "What Mr. Zhao said, I said before that the people in Wenzhou Prefecture live a prosperous, peaceful and happy life. It may be a compliment to you, but after walking around in the past two days, it is definitely not a compliment."

"As the saying goes, serving as an official will bring benefits to one party. I think Mr. Zhao is such a good official!"

Su Jing continued to flatter Zhao Rongzhen, wanting to see Zhao Rongzhen's reaction.

"Uncle Ren Yuan is so complimentary. I'm just the magistrate. The fact that Wenzhou Prefecture can be managed so well is mainly due to the work of the magistrate."

Zhao Rongzhen directly put the credit on the prefect Meng Song.

After all, the official in charge of a government must be the prefect.

Wenzhou Prefecture has been governed so well. If the court wants to commend him, Meng Song must be the first to be commended.

Of course, if something goes wrong, Meng Song will be the first to take responsibility.

"Ah~"

Su Jing sighed, looked at Zhao Rongzhen, then shook her head, stood up and left.

As soon as they arrived at the door, Zhao Rongzhen's voice sounded: "I wonder why Uncle Renyuan sighed? If it's because of his lower position, please let Uncle Renyuan speak clearly."

Hearing this, Su Jing turned around and said, "Mr. Zhao, you and I have only known each other for a few days, but to be honest, I really feel unfair for you!"

Su Jing was really emotional at this moment, and seemed to be really angry for Zhao Rongzhen.

Zhao Rongzhen didn't react for a moment, he hesitated and said: "Uncle Renyuan, what do you mean by this? I don't quite understand."

Su Jing glanced at the door to confirm that no one was there, and then said: "Master Zhao, since there are only you and me here, let me tell you directly, who is the person in charge of Wenzhou Mansion?"

Zhao Rongzhen's expression changed and he immediately said: "What are you talking about, Uncle Ren Yuan? The person in charge of Wenzhou Mansion is naturally the prefect. This is decided by the imperial court!"

Su Jing shook her head and said: "Come on! Mr. Zhao, I have said so, what else are you hiding? His Highness the Crown Prince has told me that this prefect is just a idiot! This kind of prefect will wait until His Highness the Crown Prince returns to the capital. It’s definitely going to be taken.”

"what!"

Zhao Rongzhen's expression was completely unbearable now: "Uncle Renyuan, are you kidding me?"

Su Jing whispered: "Mr. Zhao, if you say that, then I will leave now. I just think that the prefect is an idiot, but the Wenzhou Prefecture is managed so well. It must be you, Mr. Zhao." I feel unfair to you, so I came here to talk to you."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rongzhen fell silent.

He was completely unsure whether Su Jing's words were true or false, and whether there was any trap in them.

Su Jing was not in a hurry and just waited for Zhao Rongzhen.

After all, you can't give an immediate reply when you hear something like this.

After a while, Zhao Rongzhen said: "Xiaoguan thanks Uncle Ren Yuan for his kindness, but the magistrate is the superior of Xiaguan. If Uncle Renyuan wants to investigate the magistrate, Xiaguan will naturally cooperate, but slander is plotting against him. I, Zhao Rongzhen, cannot be your boss."

Zhao Rongzhen said these words very righteously.

Su Jing was a little surprised. It must be said that Zhao Rongzhen's reaction exceeded Su Jing's expectations.

"Alas! Mr. Zhao is a gentleman. I have nothing to say, but... alas... it's a pity."

Su Jing sighed and left Zhao Rongzhen's office.

Zhao Rongzhen watched Su Jing leave, his eyes gradually becoming sharper.

"Su Jing, what do you want to do? Is this your own intention, or..."

Zhao Rongzhen said to himself, wanting to think about Su Jing, but he couldn't figure anything out.

Su Jing's sudden appearance and the content of the discussion really surprised Zhao Rongzhen.

Some of the information was deliberately revealed to Su Jing by Xiao Liu, but some of it was not.

What Su Jing said just now also surprised Zhao Rongzhen extremely.

"It seems that some things need to be stepped up."

Zhao Rongzhen said something again, then returned to the case and continued working.

Outside the door, Su Jing also felt as if she had been punched on cotton.

"This Zhao Rongzhen is so impeccable that he can't even catch a word of gossip."

Su Jing looked back and shook her head slightly. (End of chapter)