The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 332 Major Corruption Case
AD 1402, the 16th year of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty stopped using foreign troops. At this time, the territory of the Ming Dynasty stretched thousands of miles from east to west, north to south, from the vast sea in the east of the Dongying Province to the west to the plateau area of ​​the Western Regions.

From the south to the Ming Dynasty's navy galloping across the endless islands and reefs of the sea, to the north to the eternally frozen North Sea.

Everywhere in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, there are flags of the Ming Xuanniao flying.

When people from other countries see the Black Bird flag, they all know that they have reached the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"At this moment, the Ming Dynasty has returned to the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty!"

In the main hall of the Peiping Imperial Palace, the officials sang praises, with happy faces on their faces. In such a prosperous age, history books will also have special mentions in the future, and my name will also appear in the history books.

However, they also had another idea, so at this time, they all looked at Shi Miaorou, the general manager of Daming and Tongkang Association and the top commander of Tongkang Army of Daming.

According to time estimates, Shi Miaorou was already forty years old, but at this moment, the Shi Miaorou in front of them did not look old at all!

Therefore, they immediately understood that the divine bird must have given Shi Miaorou immortality!
This made their faces full of envy.

Listening to the words of the official below, Shi Miaorou's eyes moved slightly. She waited quietly for the official below to finish speaking. She pondered for a moment before continuing to ask: "How did you know that everyone in the world is panicking?"

The officials who came out never expected that Shi Miaorou would ask such a question, so they could only hesitantly say: "Everyone is like this...so..."

Seeing this, Shi Miaorou showed an incomprehensible smile, seeming to let him go, and asked: "Do you have any position in the court?"

But again, coincidentally, a fire broke out in the granary.

It has been twenty-four years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and the young people who were once have become middle-aged, and the generals who were once are all old. However, as the general manager of the Ming Dynasty, Shi Miaorou is still as elegant as ever.

Hearing Shi Miaorou's questioning, the official broke into a cold sweat and didn't know how to answer.

"Everyone in the world is frightened. Now that the Ming Dynasty has reached its peak, its civil and military skills far surpass those of the Han and Tang Dynasties. However, the Ming Dynasty has no emperor, no one who can manage them, and no one they respect. Therefore, they have fear in their hearts, and there are many things in their hearts. Empty, afraid that after Mr.’s death, there will be no wise people to succeed the Ming Dynasty..."

"Mr. Hui, I serve as an investigator, which is equivalent to the censor in the former Song Dynasty. I have the right to report rumors!"

Of course, Shi Miaorou did not say that if he really did not speak according to the facts, he would be punished. This would make the censor dare not speak anymore.

However, Shi Miaorou gained immortality at this time, so they had to change their mind.

"Is there something going on?"

In the main hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was already in his forties and looked old, but he was still in good spirits.

"Or do you do some research and send people to ask the thoughts of billions of people in the world one by one?"

According to reports from local Tongkang Association managers, the Henan Prefecture region has encountered drought again, resulting in a decline in field harvests. The field harvests cannot satisfy the people, so grain and grass relief from Tongkang Association is needed.

At this point, how come everyone still doesn’t know what Shi Miaorou is talking about?
The official who just came out to speak also lowered his head, and everyone present had a strange look on his face.

……

"Zhu Yuanzhang, what do you think of the rumors he said?"

Hearing this, Shi Miaorou suddenly smiled disdainfully, and even the laughter was clearly heard by everyone in the hall.

Of course, it is not surprising that a fire broke out in a small granary, but it is strange that a fire broke out in more than one granary!
Obviously, there is something very fishy about this.

Hearing this, Shi Miaorou looked at the officials below, and then a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Instead he continued:

Speaking of this, Shi Miaorou looked at everyone in the hall, and naturally saw everyone's expressions in her eyes, but she said no more and did not say all their thoughts.

After such a long time, when Shi Miaorou was dealing with political affairs, she once again saw something that puzzled her.

His face has never aged, and no one in Beiping City was surprised by this. They were even surprised when Shi Miaorou aged.

"So, in order to avoid what happened in the previous dynasty, in the future, I, the censor of the Ming Dynasty, must investigate clearly what he said in advance before hearing about it. Otherwise, if it is a rumor, wouldn't it encourage the spread of rumors?"

Everyone in the hall couldn't help but look at each other. They had also longed for Shi Miaorou to grow old as soon as possible. No matter whether Shi Miaorou would become the emperor or not, the person who succeeded the general manager of the Ming Dynasty would definitely become the emperor!
By that time, people like them will naturally get the rewards they deserve.

Shi Miaorou had a disdainful smile on her face, and her voice was full of contempt, "In the end, it became the right of some officials to seek personal gain!"

At this moment, an official suddenly came out and said, "Reporting to Sir, there have been a lot of complaints among the people recently, and it has even caused a certain amount of panic among the people!"

“So, be realistic and baseless, just guessing without any evidence, so there’s no need to say more!”

Obviously, this is Zhu Yuanzhang's personal opinion.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Shi Miaorou immediately added:
"However, when the censors of the current dynasty exercised their right to report things based on rumors, they often only understood the surface of the matter from the people, without going deep into the real situation of the matter, so they hurriedly reported everything to the emperor. What you saw and heard!”

Upon hearing Shi Miaorou's inquiry, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment before he considered and said: "The so-called "hearing and reporting" was the right established by the previous dynasty to inspect the behavior of officials, and it was also a right given to officials to report the situation of the people to the emperor. "

As for the others, they were probably very wise emperors.

"Ah!"

Live forever!
Who in this world does not desire immortality? !
But they also understand that the divine bird does not just grant immortality to people at will. Looking back at history, only those favored by the divine bird will receive immortality!

Official: "This..."

They did not expect that Shi Miaorou would see through all of their wishful thinking, and that they would be stripped naked and placed in front of them.

"Oh? The people have complaints? What complaints are there?"

"In fact, no matter whether what they reported is a rumor or not, after all, in their view, as long as the thing happened, and there are corresponding rumors, it will definitely happen. After all, it will not be groundless..."

AD 1410, the 24th year of the Ming Dynasty.

"For example, there are officials who deliberately spread rumors in the city that are beneficial to themselves for their own selfish interests, and then get wind of it and make trouble, so that the emperor can satisfy themselves!"

"It seems that some people in the grassroots community have been eroded by glory and wealth!"

Shi Miaorou sighed and couldn't help but look at Bai Zhi who was standing aside, and asked: "Shenniao, do you think people's greed really cannot be controlled?"

"Greed is human nature!"

When Bai Zhi heard about the fire in the granary, he already understood what happened. Hearing Shi Miaorou's doubts again, he couldn't help but said: "If people's desires can really be satisfied, I'm afraid everyone in this world will be Master Kong!"

"Then no one in this world needs to learn the Analects of Confucius!"

"Yes!"

Hearing what Bai Zhi said, Shi Miaorou couldn't help but nod. If people in this world could really control their desires, I'm afraid everyone in this world would be saints!

However, even if the Analects of Confucius by Confucius has been handed down and many people study the Analects, how many people have cultivated their moral character?

Instead, the Three Books and Five Classics became tools for rulers to rule the world, and the so-called scholars only studied these to be able to serve as officials.

"It seems that we need to take good care of the grassroots Tongkang Association!"

Shi Miaorou put down the brush in her hand and sighed.

"What are you going to do?"

Bai Zhi asked.

"I plan to go in person..."

Shi Miaorou was silent for a moment, and then suddenly said.

"After all, it's okay to leave matters in the DPRK to the officials below, but this matter... must be treated with caution!"

Shi Miaorou's face showed a solemn look.

Bai Zhi also understood that problems should not arise at the grassroots level, so he nodded and said:
"That's okay, but when dealing with it, you need to use thunderous means and you can't be indecisive!"

"I see!"

Shi Miaorou nodded heavily. Henan Prefecture, Shangqiu City.

As the capital of the Song Dynasty during the pre-Qin period, and rumored to be the ancestral land of the Shang Dynasty, the ancient city of Shangqiu is also very tall and majestic.

On the remaining ancient city walls, there are traces of hacking with swords and axes everywhere, but more of them are city walls built only after the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

In front of the city gate, there is a lot of traffic. It is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains. Almost all merchants from the north and the south will pass through the ancient city of Shangqiu. There is also a canal crossing Shangqiu, creating a prosperous Shangqiu city.

However, even the place where merchants come and go is still desolate due to drought, the fields are dry and cracked, the wheat is withered in large areas, and the ears of wheat are shriveled.

Although the common people are not sallow and thin, the sadness on their faces can be clearly seen. There is also some weight loss on the face, obviously due to the skin.

However, just recently, a large number of soldiers and horses suddenly arrived outside the city. The people on the road quickly moved out of the way, and at the same time looked at the passing Tongkang army, without much awe on their faces.

"Why are there so many soldiers and horses?"

someone asked in a low voice.

"Could it be that he was transferred from the Tongkang Association?"

"There haven't been any gangsters outside the city recently?"

"Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty more than 20 years ago, there haven't been any gangsters outside the city..."

"However, these Tongkang troops do not seem to be local soldiers..."

Someone who was well-informed couldn't help but say this as he looked at the Tongkang army passing by.

"Not a local Tongkang Army?"

Surprise also appeared on other people's faces.

"This... seems to be the symbol of Peiping!"

"Beiping...the capital of the country?!"

"..."

……

"The manager of Shangqiu City Tongkang Association and the political administrator have met Mr. Daming!"

"The manager of Tongkanghui in Shangqiu City and the general of Tongkang Army have met Mr. Daming!"

"..."

Entering Shangqiu City, Shi Miaorou's face did not show signs of exhaustion from the long journey, but instead she was full of energy.

Looking at the two people in front of him who introduced themselves, Shi Miaorou nodded slightly, and then sat on the top without hesitation.

"Along the way, the faces of the people in Shangqiu have become so charming..."

Shi Miaorou sighed.

"It's...the minister's negligence that caused the people to starve..."

The political manager of Tongkang Society is a middle-aged man with a rather smooth behavior.

Hearing Shi Miaorou's sigh at this time, he immediately took the initiative to take the blame on himself.

Hearing this, Shi Miaorou smiled slightly and couldn't help but said: "You don't have to call yourself a minister. After all, I am not an emperor. Speaking as a member of Tongkang Society, you and I are equal, but we have different responsibilities!"

"sit!"

Shi Miaorou said in a relaxed tone.

"Yes……"

Both of them sat aside hesitantly.

There was a lot of guilt in his eyes, but he still had the courage to sit aside and maintain his composure.

"As you just said, this is a natural disaster. We have no control over it. How can we put the blame on humans?"

Shi Miaorou took the initiative to explain to the other party, but when her words changed, she looked at the other party sharply and said:

"But, do you know about the leakage of water in the granary?"

"...Understand, understand..."

The manager of the Shangqiu Tongkang Association nodded quickly, and sweat began to appear on his forehead, showing his guilty conscience.

Seeing the other party's reaction, Shi Miaorou frowned slightly. With this mentality, did the other party have the guts to do something like greedy Mo's granary?
Obviously, there must be someone behind the other party!

Therefore, careful investigation is needed.

"Sir, are you here this time to investigate the leakage of water in the granary?"

The other party asked knowingly.

"That's right! If there is water leakage in one granary, it is normal, but if there are more than a dozen granaries leaking water, it may not be simple!"

As if afraid that the other party would not understand, Shi Miaorou added again: "In Xuzhou City, not far from Shangqiu City, there are several large granaries leaking water..."

Hearing this, the Tongkang Association manager felt even more guilty, and the sweat on his forehead flowed down like soybeans.

"Do you feel hot?"

Seeing the other party like this, Shi Miaorou expressed concern.

"No! It's not hot..."

The manager of Shangqiu City quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead and shook his head.

That's it!

Shi Miaorou knew that the person in front of him was obviously an unimportant person, and there must be someone behind him.

Shi Miaorou looked at the commander of the Tongkang Army on the side and saw that the other party had a magnanimous expression.

"Arrange a place for me to stay. I'll leave the city first, and you don't have to follow me."

"Yes……"

Looking at Shi Miaorou's back as he walked out, she slumped down on the chair until she was far away.

"What should I do, what should I do? Sir has already noticed this!"

But the commander of the Tongkang Army on the side still looked calm, "Don't worry, so what if sir knows?"

"Not to mention Xuzhou City, I'm afraid the entire Tongkang Association in Henan Prefecture will not be clean!"

"It won't be just you!"

Seeing that the political managers were still afraid, he couldn't help but said:

"D!"

"This is what Lord Zhang in the court thinks!"

"There is so much food in the granary. If you don't take it, how can I get it? If I don't take it, how can Mr. Zhang get it?!"

"As for Mr. Daming... Humph, is it possible that the entire Tongkang Association managers in Henan Prefecture can be punished?!"

(End of this chapter)