I was the emperor in the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 194 Three birds with one stone

Unable to figure it out for the time being, Li Tian put it aside, planning to find an opportunity to discuss with Yang Shiqi and others before making a decision.

Seeing that it was almost dawn, he was so tired that he yawned and went to rest.

The palace was quiet in the middle of the night, but the night in the capital was very lively.

Although Li Tian has strictly ordered everyone to keep secrets, this major corruption case must not be spread out.

But there is no impenetrable wall in the world.

The mansion of Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Ministry of Finance, who was at the center of the incident could be described as full of people.

Still brightly lit at night.

It's just that there are many people blocked at the door, but very few people can actually get in, but these people still tirelessly lined up in a long line, wanting to see this court lord.

At this time, in the inner hall of the Xia Mansion.

Xia Yuanji, who was in good spirits, sipped tea and said slowly to his servants and divisions,

"Even if the old man doesn't say anything, I believe you should all know about Guo Shilang's matter!"

Hearing this, several people got up quickly, "I know, I know!"

Xia Yuanji lightly tapped the table as if in deep thought.

"Since that's the case, the old man won't play tricks with you anymore, if any of you are involved, stand up yourself.

Otherwise, if His Majesty finds out that one of your buttocks is not clean in the future, you all know what the consequences will be! "

The official position of the household department has always been vacant, and it is a yamen where everyone wants to squeeze in after breaking their heads.

Few of these servants and ministers are really clean. Although they don't know if they will be involved in this matter, they are still scared and pale.

"Please Tangbe save me!"

Although Xia Yuanji has been an official for many years, he is not greedy for money.

Even if these servants wanted to bribe him, they would only humiliate themselves.

The only thing they can do is to plead with him based on their past friendship.

Looking at these unsatisfactory officials under his hands, Xia Yuanji didn't know that the people who could find him at this time were not people with clean backgrounds.

With the unknown of the holy will, he didn't know how things would develop.

Sighing, "It's useless to beg the old man, everything depends on His Majesty's sage talent to make a decision."

One sentence seemed to block the passage for them to escape.

Several people were heartbroken and kept kowtowing in pleading.

"Tangbu, please speak kindly in front of His Majesty, my wealth and life depend on you!"

After all, these people were his old subordinates for many years, how could Xia Yuanji see their heads fall one by one.

After pondering for a while, he slowly said,

"Although this matter seems to be furious and out of control for Long Yan, it is not without a turn for the better!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words, and they scrambled to say, "Please tell the Ministry clearly!"

"The Taicang corruption case involves a huge amount of money. In addition, the flooding in the city is serious and there are many people affected by the disaster. The follow-up relief work will definitely cost a lot of money."

He paused at this point, wanting to see if these people were up to the mark.

Immediately, there was a doctor who was seriously exposed and said excitedly,

"Does the Ministry mean that if we can assist His Majesty in handling this disaster relief matter, maybe there will be a turning point for this matter?"

Xia Yuanji nodded slightly with a smile on his lips, and said gratifiedly, "At last there are a few clever people among you."

What is lacking in disaster relief is nothing more than food and money.

As the servants of the household department and the chief officials of each department, I dare not say much about each of them's worth, but there are still several thousand taels or tens of thousands of taels.

"Isn't it just money and food? As long as I can survive this catastrophe, it's okay to let me spend all my wealth."

"That's right. Spending money is a small matter, but keeping one's life is a big one. After the money is gone, you can earn it again. As long as you keep your official position and your life, what are you afraid of?"

"Thank you for your guidance, I am very grateful!"

Xia Yuanji seemed to be thinking deeply, but in fact he already had a plan in mind.

At that time, he gave Li Tian several emergency measures, but Li Tian was only interested in calling on large grain storage households in the city to open warehouses to release grain.

He guessed at that time that Li Tianding was going to use this method to help the victims.

It just so happened that these unsatisfactory guys under his command came and asked him to help out with ideas.

Although, he still doesn't know what Li Tian's method is.

In line with this, if one more idea counts as one more idea, he will intentionally or unintentionally reveal this impossible way out to them.

As a result, officials from the entire household department actively donated money and materials to help the victims.

Not only can it win Li Tiankan's favor, but also let him see the noble virtues of the household officials under his management.

If it is done well, there is still a great chance for Li Tian to forget the impact of the Guo Wenyu incident on the entire household department.

I can also get out of the trouble of using improper and unknown people.

Not only can he win the gratitude of his subordinates, but also avoid the troubles of the Ministry of Finance, killing three birds with one stone, his trick can be said to be very sophisticated and prudent.

All the officials under him were satisfied with his guidance, and left happily.

And waiting outside, a large group of officials who had no chance to see Xia Yuanji rushed forward one after another, asking them for news.

At first they were not very willing to say it. After all, this information was the advice that they had been begging for a long time, and the Ministry reluctantly gave it.

However, unable to hold back the enthusiasm of the crowd, some people still couldn't help revealing it.

Now, the officials of this large group know that as long as they donate money and food, they will be safe.

One pass ten, ten pass a hundred.

Before dawn, almost all the officials in the capital knew the news.

Then launched the initiative of donating money and materials to rescue the victims and fill the vacancy of food storage in Taicang.

Before it was the turn of the big households in the capital, these enthusiastic officials were rounded up.

It was beyond Li Tian's expectation that things had developed to this point.

But these are only later.

Compared with the self-insecurity of the underground officials, the real high-ranking officials did not really take this major corruption case seriously.

At the mansion of Yang Shiqi, the chief assistant of the court, although Xia Yuanji's side is not as crowded at this time, there are not a few people who come here.

Yang Rong and others, who are also cabinet ministers, were all present.

"I don't know what the old man thinks about Guo Shilang's affairs!" Someone asked Yang Shiqi.

Yang Shiqi was mature and prudent, he did not speak bluntly, but smiled slightly.

"Since His Majesty personally ordered the investigation, I believe Governor Huang of Dongchang will give an answer soon. You asked the old man, but you are looking for the wrong person."

Some people are not willing to say,

"Your Majesty heard that this matter may also involve the frontier army, and His Majesty has just ascended to the Great Treasure and is not good at fighting.

I don't know much about the military affairs, if I don't handle it well, I'm afraid it will lead to a catastrophe! "

Before Yang Shiqi could reply, Huang Zhun said quietly,

"My lords, you don't need to worry too much. Your Majesty is young and powerful. Although he is a great treasure for the first time, since he took the throne, he has done one after another important things, but what is wrong?"

(End of this chapter)