The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 124 You are right, but I feel uncomfortable
Today, the three of them originally wanted to see the effects of the New Deal.

But because of what he just said, Zhu Xiongying immediately lost interest and walked ahead with some wan interest.

Chen Jingke shook his head secretly, this child still needs to learn a lot.

"Old Xu, how's the counterfeit banknote investigation going? Do you have any clues?"

Xu Yungong nodded and said: "Yes, it is certain that six provinces, including Yingtian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Huguang, Shandong, and Henan, are the hardest hit areas for counterfeit banknotes."

Chen Jingke was not surprised: "These six provinces are the core areas of the Ming Dynasty and have the most prosperous economies. It is reasonable that there are many counterfeit banknotes."

"What clues can we find?"

Xu Yungong said slightly excitedly: "We have found a few and have locked several targets. There will be a big operation in the near future."

Chen Jingke said puzzledly: "Why are you so anxious? If you start now, you will definitely scare the snake."

"Those who have not been identified may destroy the evidence."

"It will be difficult to find them out in the future."

Xu Yungong smiled and said, "It seems you don't know everything."

Chen Jingke squinted and said, "Hey, you're ready. Come and explain to me the secrets."

Zhu Xiongying's ears also perked up. There was something that Jing Ke didn't know about. I must listen carefully.

Xu Yungong did not sell out, saying: "It was difficult for treasure banknotes to circulate in the past, and those people did not dare to make too many counterfeit banknotes."

If you make too much, you won't be able to spend it, and it will easily drive down the price of treasure notes and increase the risk of exposure.

"But now that the new policies are in effect, there is no longer any concern in this regard. They will definitely produce large quantities of them."

"If there are too many counterfeit banknotes on the market, I'm afraid all the efforts of the court will be in vain."

Chen Jingke suddenly realized and said: "So before a large number of counterfeit banknotes appear, we must use thunderous means to destroy a group of counterfeiters, which will have the effect of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger."

Xu Yungong nodded and said, "Yes, as for those counterfeiters who have not yet been exposed, it would be fine if they just stop here."

"If they still don't know how to live or die, it's not too late to deal with them."

Zhu Xiongying couldn't help but interjected: "But wouldn't this be too advantageous for them?"

Xu Yungong explained: "There is no way to do this. It is impossible to get rid of all counterfeiters. This is unrealistic."

"The purpose of the Audit Department is not to eliminate all counterfeiters, but to control the situation within a range acceptable to the court."

Chen Jingke took the opportunity to teach: "In fact, many things are like this...At this time, you must learn to compromise."

Zhu Xiongying was silent again. In this moment, he heard two truths that were difficult for him to accept.

It turns out that this world is not as either right or wrong as he thought, and there are not so many pleasures and grudges.

What's more, it's unsatisfactory, and even the court can't do anything about it.

He knew what Chen Jingke said was right, but the more this happened, the harder it was for him to accept it.

Xu Yungong gave Chen Jingke a questioning look: Is it okay to hit a child like this?
Chen Jingke replied: I am sensible.

Xu Yungong stopped mentioning the matter and said:

"We don't do it casually. We basically target big local households, and they are widely involved."

"We made a rough estimate and found that the warehouses built by the prince can be filled with the confiscated materials."

"These materials will be allocated to various monetary and banknote bureaus to build material warehouses."

"Prepare for the new banknotes to be issued in three months."

Chen Jingke was speechless. Zhu Biaoxiu had built more than 100 warehouses.

The wealthy people in these places are too rich.

This was the case only 16 years after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. I really can’t imagine how rich the wealth of these local powerful people could be in the middle and later stages of the dynasty.
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Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province, Yanzhou Prefecture, Sui'an County, Lingquan Mountain.

It is night, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse.

A man in gray clothes is like an ape, jumping and walking in the mountains, as if walking on flat ground.

Every time you go a certain distance, a mark will be left in a conspicuous place.

About 50 meters behind him, a group of big men in gray clothes were following closely behind him.

This group of men in gray were well-trained and did not make any sound along the way.

Even the sound of footsteps was kept to a minimum.

After walking about a mile, the man in gray who was exploring the road ahead seemed to have discovered something, and suddenly he lowered himself to hide his figure.

Then slowly retreat until they meet up with the large army. "Yuanwai Lang, there are sentries ahead."

"How many people are there? Is there a hidden whistle?" A big man walked out of the crowd and asked in a low voice.

Surprisingly, it was Du Tongli.

Because of his ability... and his relationship with Chen Jingke, he was promoted to Yuan Wai Lang of the Audit Department.

His status is second only to the doctor Xu Yungong.

It was natural for him to participate in such a big operation.

The man in gray in front replied: "There are two people on the left and one on the right, but they are not vigilant enough. One of them is sleeping."

"I observed it. If there is a hidden sentry, it will definitely be placed on the cliff on the left. It is hidden and condescending."

Du Tongli frowned and said, "Can I go up the cliff?"

The man said: "The left side of the cliff is steeper, but there are trees growing there. I can climb over it."

Du Tongli patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, I will repay you when I get back."

The man's face was filled with joy: "Thank you, Yuanwai Lang."

Then a plan was made, and that person should leave first.

Then four more people secretly approached the open whistle and lurked quietly.

The waiting time is always anxious, but the people present are all veterans and have enough patience.

About two-quarters of an hour later, the cry of a night owl sounded from the cliff.

This was the agreed signal, indicating that the superiors had succeeded.

The moment they heard the secret signal, the four people lurking in the dark suddenly rushed out and eliminated the exposed sentry.

Du Tongli was very happy that the operation went so smoothly, and he waved his hand and continued to move forward with the large troops.

After walking about a mile further, I saw a cave ahead with a fire burning inside.

No matter how fierce the counterfeiters are, they are just a group of guerrillas.

The Audit Department is a militarized force. If they touch you, the rest will be very simple.

The spies went over to quietly observe the situation inside, and then shot him with a crossbow.

Then the remaining people fought in together and successfully controlled everyone.

Du Tongli was the last one to enter. The cave was not deep, but it contained dozens of people.

There is also a spring on the ground, and clear spring water is gurgling out.

No wonder the counterfeiting den is located here.

There are dozens of carved blocks stacked on a wooden shelf, all of which are carved blocks of banknotes of various denominations.

There were five or six large boxes on the ground, filled with counterfeit money.

Judging from the ink marks, they were all freshly printed.

Seeing so many counterfeit banknotes, Du Tongli couldn't help but feel a toothache.

If this leaks out, Bao Chao's reputation will be completely ruined.

No wonder the prince asked everyone to take action in advance, he was so good at predicting events.

While Du Tongli was arresting people, Sui'an County also launched an operation.

The Zhao family, the largest local wealthy family, was captured by the Inspection Department.

The county magistrate was also arrested by the Jin Yiwei who broke in. Also arrested were the chief bookkeeper, the head catcher and others.

In the capital city of Yanzhou, Jin Yiwei and the Inspection Department jointly took over the Sun family, a wealthy businessman.

The Sun family and the Zhao family are related by marriage.

Similar actions were carried out in the six most prosperous chief secretaries of the Ming Dynasty.

The leader of the operation was the Inspection Department, and the cooperating actions were the Jinyi Guards and the local health offices.

In just a few days, dozens of local wealthy businessmen were investigated for counterfeiting treasure banknotes.

Hundreds of officials were implicated and imprisoned.

The thunderous action really calmed many people.

(End of this chapter)