The two people looked confused and went to find the person who had directed them, Guo Zonggao, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, who was reported by the chief clerk below. After the disciples heard that they had gone to the imperial city, they also chased them to the imperial city.
"You two are here just in time, let's take a look."
Prince Yu said in a calm tone to the two panting magistrates and ministers of punishment who were kneeling in front of them.
By this time, Magistrate Yingtian was filled with regret, because it was obvious that he knew this file was a major case before he even read it, and he could have reported it to the Ministry of Punishment and then returned to the Yamen to ignore it.
Why did they follow him here to wade through the muddy waters by some strange coincidence?
The current situation in Nanjing is so complicated that no official dares to issue orders rashly. Because there are too many merchants under the three Xu families, it is possible to choose sides casually.
Regret is regret, since King Yu asked me to read it, I started reading it together with the Minister of Punishment. There is quite a lot of information.
But, after reading it. There is no divine turn in prayer at all.
In the real major case, Gao Shengguang actually killed thirty-eight senior officials of seventh grade or above. The list below includes at least several hundred officials, including officials.
This is tantamount to the fact that Xu Ge’s hometown has only been in office for one year, but he has already infiltrated the officialdom of South Zhili into a sieve.
The Xu family bought cotton and tea from fields in Songjiang Prefecture, and obtained licenses from wholesale merchants throughout South Zhili. Any merchant with a name had to charge 10% to 50% of the dry stock.
Are you trying to overthrow Mr. Xu Ge?
Both of them could not believe it. They must know that Mr. Xu Ge had always been the biggest helper for King Yu to win the throne.
Are they trying to demolish the bridge before they have even crossed the river? Are they trying to imitate Jiajing and Yang Tinghe? These father and son really have the same virtues, they are truly father and son.
The two little transparent men looked at each other and handed back the file without saying a word.
"After reading this, why don't you say anything? Let's talk." King Yu was now used to testing his ministers' attitude in advance, instead of being anxious to set the tone himself.
"Master Guo, we also learned about this case rashly, and we are very surprised. It is so confusing and unbelievable. Master Guo, can you give me some advice?"
The Minister of Punishment is naturally a human being. This was not the time to scold Xu Jie, because he had no idea whether King Yu really wanted to overthrow Xu or was using it as a bargaining chip to exchange for something with Mr. Xu Ge. If it's the latter, then a new little shrimp like him will be abandoned as soon as the big guys from both sides make peace.
Since the Minister of War has already been involved, it is best to ask politely about his attitude first. If no hint is given, just ask for an answer. This means that the Xu family may have to wait until later, and I am afraid that I will bear the brunt of King Yu's blow.
"South Zhili is afraid that it is not just Mr. Xuge's family that is issuing merchant certificates indiscriminately. Who else is issuing merchant certificates? Now commercial tax has accounted for more than half of the agricultural tax in South Zhili. Honorable Sir Officials are undermining the foundation of the Ming Dynasty by issuing certificates to merchants indiscriminately. The Ministry of Punishment and Yingtian Mansion are aware of the situation."
Obviously., Guo Zonggao was still very polite, and he said this. There were two people in the scene who didn't know how to deal with it.
As a result, with Ying Tianfu as the leader, and under the supervision of the Ministry of Punishment, the inspection of merchants who issued excessive warrants was officially launched.
Only when the two of them are ready to go out and have a big fight after showing their flattery and loyalty in various ways.
Prince Yu’s voice came from behind.
"In that file, Qi Shengguang mostly used blessing and longevity ointment to open the way, and he was always successful. There were more than ten officials who relied on this thing to let go. While you are inspecting, you should also check to see what this thing is. Why do so many officials flock to it?"
The two of them thought it was an arrangement to catch rabbits, so they naturally turned around and agreed, and then went out happily. It was completely unexpected that this would directly offend the man in the Longevity Palace.
Both King Yu and Guo Zonggao breathed a sigh of relief. With the Ministry of Punishment taking the lead, even if it develops into a joint trial among the three departments, the matter will definitely end in public opinion. At the same time, King Yu's trick also pushed the responsibility of the inventory of Fushou drugs away. Although I still don’t understand it yet, my intuition tells me that this thing will be a big deal. Otherwise, Emperor Jiajing would not have finalized a strict ban on the use of addictive drugs in the clan last year.
The reason why these two people are so happy to take on the job is mainly because they are public-spirited. As long as you don't offend just one or two of the three Xus, that's fine. If you follow the process with a public heart, you will be responsible for doing things. Moreover, this kind of work that offends Sanxu at the same time will not be easy to burn the bridge once it comes to light. Once King Yu doesn't protect himself afterwards, no one will dare to take matters seriously in the future. Please remember to collect it, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft