King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Liu Jin and others were also shocked by Li Guang's death, but they thought the same as Zhu Houzhao, that it was Zhu Tan's doing.

Both the fire-proof talisman and the huge explosion were related to the Second Uncle. Liu Jin and his eight tigers were also frightened.

Following Chu Xian's order, Zhu Houzhao led eight tigers, one on the left and one on the right, towards Li Guang's residence.

Although Li Guang was reprimanded by the Empress Dowager, he was not punished, and the cause of his death was somewhat strange, so Zhu Tan did not do anything to him.

After meeting up with Zhang Wei and the others, the first thing Wang Chong did was to look for the talisman that Zhu Youtang had always wanted, that strange talisman.

Liu Jin did a good job. He quickly found out the accounts of Li Guang's corruption.

As Zhu Youtang's most trusted eunuch, Li Guang did not have much influence on the government. He only knew how to embezzle, accept bribes, rob land, and engage in smuggling.

However, when Zhu Tan took over the bribe account, he was stunned, because there were several grains and several rice on the bribe list. He thought to himself that Li Guang really could eat!
Liu Jin snorted and answered Zhu Tan's question.

The white rice and white rice here are gold and silver.

Zhu Tan seemed to understand something, winked at Liu Jin, and took the "divine book" to report to Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang was thinking about the talisman left by Li Guang and had been waiting in the palace for a long time.

Finally, Chu Pipa presented a rough account book, which recorded bribes from many officials, including civil officials and military generals, and sent thousands of kilograms of grain and food.

Like Zhu Tan, Zhu Youtang was also surprised and asked, "How can Li Guang eat so much? How many years can this food sustain him?"

Zhu Tan learned it immediately and stepped forward to explain: "Brother-in-law, these are all metaphors. Rice is gold, rice is silver. There is no such thing as talismans, but I found it here."

Zhu Tan took out a booklet, which contained some knowledge about physics and chemistry that he had once taught Zhu Houzhao.

Things like "subduing demons and monsters" and "grabbing the frying pan with bare hands" are all tricks.

Zhu Youtang was the inventor of the toothbrush. He had a very high IQ. When he saw this article, his face turned red all of a sudden, probably because he was embarrassed.

He was also furious when his tricks were exposed and his scam was revealed.

"Pass on my order. All of Li Guang's property and those who bribed Li Guang must be recorded. I will investigate and deal with them properly."

When Zhu Tan received the order from Zhu Youtang, he was puzzled as to how Li Guang died.

Who could have done this? He would never commit suicide out of fear!
In order to conduct a thorough investigation, it is necessary to rely on the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Zhu Tan conveyed a message to Guo Ning, who was to be led by the general in the red helmet.

He asked someone to call Xu Guangzuo over. The three great talents of the capital had not seen each other for a long time, so naturally they wanted to catch up. Compared with others, Zhu Tan knew these two guys better, so it was a good choice for him to come forward.

Zhu Houzhao was naturally just there to watch, and Liu Jin and others followed closely behind. They came to Li Guang's residence and began to search.

Because Guo Ning was going to join the Jinyiwei, Xu Guangzuo was locked up at home. If Zhu Tan hadn't been using the name of Emperor Zhu Youtang, he would probably still be waiting at home!
So when Xu Guangzuo saw Zhu Tan, it was like he saw his own family.

It kept patting Chu Mu's shoulders, but due to the height difference, it jumped around in a very funny way.

"Brother, it's your turn! You're still thinking about me. If you don't let me go out, I'll go crazy."

Xu Guangzuo was really bored, so he let Xu Yongning, who was a duke with a salary and no career, do things according to military regulations.

Being imprisoned, like being imprisoned, that feeling is really horrible.

Zhu Tan laughed and said, "Brother, this is a rare opportunity. Third brother, you should be careful too. The three of us in the capital must complete the task assigned to us by the emperor."

"What? He is indeed an official appointed by the imperial court!" Xu Guangzuo said in surprise.

"Second brother, was Li Guang really killed?" Guo Ning had also heard some rumors and asked in confusion.

"Of course it's true. Second uncle did a great job."

A childish voice sounded. Zhu Houzhao blurted out the words even though he had not yet reached puberty. Fortunately, Zhu Tan gave him a look and stopped him.

"Li Guang scribbled and burned the entire palace. I suspect he committed suicide. Now, we have found the account books of corruption and bribery in his home. The emperor is furious and wants to confiscate his property. This is a good opportunity to make a fortune. We must seize it."

When these words were spoken, both Xu Guangzuo and Guo Ning were stunned.

He burned down the Empress Dowager's bedroom and the imperial kitchen. Li Guang was really playing big games. I'm afraid he must have been scared to death by himself!

Zhu Tan was worried that the brat Zhu Houzhao would talk nonsense again, so he took Zhu Houzhao into Li Guang's house and started a robbery.

Those who came were nobles, relatives of the emperor, and princes. Although Zhu Houzhao did not understand the ways of the world, how could Liu Jin and the others not see it?
What is that? It's a looting!

Li Guang has been pampered over the years;

He must give an explanation to the emperor, but as long as he makes a move, he can make a lot of money!

Zhang Wei had already sent people to keep an eye on Li Guang's residence, but now he wanted to capture Su Yu and others.

Under the bright lights, boxes of Li Guang's wealth were looted by Su Yu.

Zhu Tan felt that he was well-informed. After all, in the future, with advanced information, all kinds of images and videos could be seen.

However, when he saw the pile of treasure, he was stunned.

Not to mention gold and silver, there are hundreds of treasures alone. Su Yu couldn't help but sigh, Li Guang really knows how to make money!

The ones searching for the valuables were Guo Ning's personal bodyguard, Zhang Wei and a few other hooligans, who were writing something on a blank paper.

Even Zhu Tan found it very novel, like a mutton-fat white jade pot called "Bing Xin", which cost at least more than one thousand and two taels of silver.

Like the works of the famous calligrapher Mi Fu, the Eight Treasures Rotating Lamp, the Seven-Color Glass Cup, and many other things.

Zhu Tan believed that any of these things would be top-level treasures if put in a future auction house, and the starting price would be at least 10 million.

Zhu Tan turned around and saw Zhu Houzhao playing with a gold basin inlaid with gold and jade. He immediately showed his love for it and said, "A Shou, do you like it? Pick some food for me!"

Zhu Houzhao was surprised and said, "Uncle, this is a golden bowl from the Tang Dynasty. Judging from the style, it seems to be something from the Li Tang royal family. I wonder if I can take it away?"

"Whatever you mean, it doesn't matter whether it is or not. Your Majesty will tell me when the time comes. You can accept it."

Zhu Tan was a generous person, so naturally he didn't care.

Zhu Houzhao was delighted and couldn't let go of the golden bowl.

The butter candles sparkled under the light, like colorful gems, very rare. While the uncle and nephew were talking, Xu Guangzuo, Guo Ning, Zhang Wei, and Liu Jin were also searching.

Zhu Tan made it very clear that this time he was here to take advantage, and Uncle Zhang Erguo would bear all the responsibilities.

It would have been a shame if he didn't take big gulps of the drink during this meal. Uncle Zhang Erguo helped him!
He worked until late at night and finally figured out some things, such as gems, antiques, calligraphy and paintings.

In addition to the cash, he also received a huge sum of money, including the land of the villa.

Xu Guangzuo's face changed and he looked at Zhu Tan: "Second brother, this Li Guang is such an unlucky guy! They have at least three million taels of silver. In just a few years, they have accumulated so much wealth. We can't do that."

Zhu Tan only took a cursory look and came up with this number.

"More than three million taels of gold. If you add the rising prices, Li Guang is definitely a eunuch worth tens of billions!"

Guo Ning laughed at the side: "Boss, second brother, I think three million taels is too low. Just looking at the accounts, let alone five million taels, even if it is five million taels, it may not be able to stop it."

Guo Ning and the Embroidered Uniform Guards found another account book in a wooden box, which recorded the bribes in more detail.

A certain official once gave Li Guang a considerable fortune.

Li Guang even made a bribery list, and anyone on the list would be burned to death the next day!
Zhu Tan understood immediately after taking a look.

He believed that those on the list would do whatever it takes to get himself off the list.

This book is simply a butcher's list!

If this is the case, how much power can he form by colluding with a few ministers?
This is a treasure, its potential far exceeds that of gold and gems.

"Original version? There's only one?" Zhu Tan said.

Xu Guangzuo didn't understand, but Guo Ning nodded: "Only one copy."

Zhu Tan immediately put the account book away and said, "Third brother, spread the news about this thing tomorrow. Don't make it too clear. Try to be vague."

Xu Guangzuo was slow to react, but he quickly thought of Zhu Tan and Guo Ning, and said with excitement: "Second brother, your house is almost full of people, no, I want to go too."

Zhu Tan laughed, "Brother, what are you talking about? The three of us are the three heroes of Beijing. If there is anything good, of course we have to share it together!"

Zhu Tan said so, and he did as he was told. It was time to distribute the wealth.

Based on the property confiscated this time, a rough estimate is that there are about three million taels of silver.

This Spring and Autumn pen was in Zhu Tan's hand. Zhu Youtang asked Zhu Tan to copy it, so it was naturally up to him to decide how many to copy.

Zhu Tan wrote and drew on the book with a pen, and said as he wrote: "A Shou, you are not well off now, and it is not good to carry these things with you, and they are not comfortable to look at, so I will give you 300,000 taels of silver notes and a box of jewelry."

What? Zhu Houzhao was stunned. This is three hundred thousand taels!

He didn't understand the market conditions, nor did he know that the Ming Dynasty's currency had fallen sharply, but he could see that it was more than 300,000 taels of genuine silver.

All the gold and silver jewelry belonged to him, and he felt like his head was about to explode.

"Uncle, this isn't good, is it? This is too exaggerated!"

For a teenager, a huge sum of hundreds of thousands of taels was a bit too much for him, even if he was a prince.

Zhu Tan curled his lips and said, "Look at you, what's the big deal about these few taels of money? You will be the emperor in the future. When you are rich and powerful, the whole world will be your home. The whole world belongs to you. What's wrong with taking these small things?"

Zhu Houzhao immediately felt that what Zhu Tan said made sense, and also felt that something was wrong. However, he was immediately overwhelmed by this sudden windfall, and he smiled and said:
"Big Brother, Third Brother, 10 taels each!

Xu Guangzuo and Guo Ning shuddered even more, because they knew that the value of gold and silver far exceeded the currency of the Ming Dynasty.

All added together, they are almost catching up with Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Tan looked at Zhang Wei, Liu Jin and the other eight generals and said, "Each of you take five thousand taels of silver. My servants and guards, each take three thousand taels of silver. Take them back to the mansion quickly and put them in your own bags. If you delay, something bad will happen!"

Liu Jin originally wanted Zhu Houzhao to pay attention to the difference between Ming Dynasty currency and cash, but unexpectedly Zhu Tan had already prepared his share. What should he do?

Zhang Yong, Ma Yongcheng and the others were all poor people and did not have much money on them. When they heard that there was five thousand taels, they were as excited as children.

The servants who worked alongside the Embroidered Uniform Guards and Zhu Tan also received a lot of benefits. They all thought this was a good job, so everyone was very happy and no one dared to say a word.

Only Li Guang had an ugly expression on his face, but at this moment, no one looked at him except Zhu Tan.

While loading the treasures, Zhu Tan walked to Li Guang's body.

Although he was not a professional, he could tell that Li Guang was poisoned to death, and the poison was so strong that his entire face turned dark green.

During the surgical treatment for Zhu Xiurong, Zhu Tan placed some convenient tools in a small bag to hold the silver needles.

He opened the small package and checked it using the methods he knew to confirm whether it was poisonous. He believed that "Crane's Beak Red" was just a legend and there was no real medicinal ingredient.

"It should be 'aconitine'. The only person who could have taken this poison without Li Guang's knowledge is someone closest to Li Guang."

Thinking of this, Zhu Tan stood up and waved to Zhang Yongzhao.

"Search all of Li Guang's residences and arrest all the people around Li Guang."

Zhang Yong was slightly startled, then said, "Uncle, Liu Jin has an adopted son who works in Li Guang's house. At the beginning, he also got a copy of the account book from him."

Zhu Tan hummed, turned to look at Liu Jin, and saw that he was busy in the distance.

He knew that he must never underestimate this famous eunuch leader, as Li Guang's death was closely related to Liu Jin.

Keeping this matter in mind, Zhu Tan led his men and several carriages filled with gold and gems back to the palace.

Zhu Youtang had a blank expression on his face. He seemed to have calmed down after his initial anger. He said, "Have you investigated that bastard Li Guang?"

Zhu Tan handed a copied memorial to Zhu Youtang.

"Brother-in-law, we have already counted it. Including the farmland and land, the total is more than 1.5 million taels."

Zhu Tan immediately cut the price in half, which was much more cruel than his brother trying to kill him. (End of this chapter)