The first thing Guan Ning looked at was the summary amount at the bottom, which was 7.1 million taels.

He was secretly shocked.

These people are so rich!

During the reign of Emperor Longjing, corruption among officials was rampant. He was aware of all this, but he did not expect it to be so serious that this fraud came out.

Guan Ning had checked some people, but it was impossible to know them all. He only caught a few typical people that morning.

Lu Ying is a typical example.

It scared them all. This was a direct confession.

It was said in the name that the imperial court needed to raise funds to build additional inns, but in fact it was asking them to hand over black money.

Guan Ning understood.

To be an emperor, you still have to convince people with reason.

His consistent killing style scared them all.

Look at this person, it was Shi Hongcai who was named by him and donated 980,000 taels.

Not bad, not bad.

Guan Ning looked at it one by one. As long as he donated it sincerely, he was not prepared to liquidate it.

You can't take money with the front foot and kill people with the back foot. This is too unkind.

After taking the throne for more than a month, Guan Ning has probably figured out that the people he left behind are all useful people.

Either they have talents themselves, or they can play a role in balancing factions.

This is also the reason why he has always tolerated Wang Chengen.

The court itself is a place where there is no distinction between black and white.

So do officials.

When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people are careful, there will be no disciples. As long as it is within the controllable range, the key is how to use people?

Strictly speaking, what Guan Ning hates most is not corrupt officials, but mediocre officials.

A mediocre official occupies a position, does nothing, and does nothing. He is really not as good as a corrupt official who does things.

For example, this Shi Hongcai is an expert in water control.

In ancient times, officials who knew how to control floods were highly regarded, and they were generally tolerant of them.

Another reason is that these people donated their family wealth, which means he got caught.

Take this Shi Hongcai as an example. With so much money, everyone knows that it comes from evil sources, which gives him a reason to dispose of it at any time.

If he puts past the blame and forgives him.

He will be grateful.

The superior's way of controlling his subordinates is to give both grace and power.

"This list hasn't been leaked, has it?"

"No."

Xue Qing said: "Only your subordinates know."

Of course he knew what this list meant.

"good."

Guan Ning is still very satisfied with the father-in-law. He can always rely on him, and he is also very capable.

The Hubu department is now known as the first of the six departments.

He has to control the land and collect taxes. Besides the weight, the affairs are also very complicated.

All reforms are brand new, including the formulation of commercial tax collection standards, which has never happened before.

Guan Ning combined the experience of his previous life to change, and Xue Qing was also very receptive and could understand quickly...

Watch and chat at the same time.

Guan Ning asked again: "How is the birth of a son going?"

Xue Qing was slightly startled.

The topic changed too quickly. He shook his head and said: "There is no movement yet."

"Work harder, you are only in your early forties, you should be fine. I will name your son myself if I have one."

The old Xue family is pretty good.

From being enemies in the past to being kings and ministers today, it can be considered a good story.

Especially Xue Huairen, no matter what the purpose or starting point was, he really worked hard.

He recited the insults and counted the money.

No, Xue Huairen has received more infamy than him.

People didn't dare to scold the emperor, they dared to scold him.

Guan Ning thought about imitating Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty and building Lingyan Pavilion to create portraits for the heroes.

The first is to display his merits and inform the world. This is his kindness.

The second is to win over people's hearts and let the heroes know what contributions they have made and what social status they can get.

The third is to balance the forces, let the heroes check each other, and prevent anyone from taking credit and being arrogant!

In this ancient culture and system, don't underestimate such a small Lingyan Pavilion. This is the destination that many people in the world dream of. Who doesn't want to make contributions, become a general, become a prime minister, and be famous throughout the ages.

This can also set an example for officials, big and small, and inspire motivation.

Fame and fortune, fame and wealth.

Fame comes first, and profit comes last.

This is the lifelong pursuit of officials, and nothing else has any meaning.

Moreover, this is also a means for the emperor to win over people's hearts, and it also tells the world that if you have merit, you will be rewarded, so do it well.

This can also be regarded as an adjustment after killing.

Guan Ning also had a flash of inspiration and felt that this was necessary.

Xue Huairen should enter Lingyan Pavilion and not have his spine stabbed until he dies...

Thinking like this, Guan Ning continued to watch, and he suddenly frowned.

Lu Lian, donate two thousand taels?

"Is this detailed record correct?"

"No."

Xue Qing opened his mouth and said: "I am always right. Do you want to ask Lu Lian?"

"right."

"He just donated two thousand taels, and I personally collected it."

"This damn thing has a knife on his neck, but he's still lucky. I mentioned his name in vain at the court meeting!"

Guan Ning was filled with anger.

This Lu Lian was in trouble, because he sent the Jinyi guards to check his details and knew his background.

Lu Lian was once a doctor in the Qing Li Department of the Ministry of Etiquette, and was a fifth-rank official.

It is not a high-level department, but it is a department with real power. It is the first department of the Ministry of Etiquette, responsible for ceremonial ceremonies, military etiquette, and management of academic affairs and imperial examinations.

His family fortune was also accumulated during this period.

There is a lot of money involved in managing the imperial examinations.

Later, when the New Dynasty was established, he was promoted from Langzhong, the Minister of Ceremony and Qing Dynasty, to the Right Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

To be able to continue to use him is already a sign of great favor from the emperor.

But he is so ignorant of praise.

His family property should have been one million taels, but he only took out two thousand taels?

How ridiculous!

Want money rather than life!

If such a person continues to be employed, he may not even know what restraint means.

"Pass an edict to execute the Lu and Lian clan and confiscate all their property!"

Guan Ning's face was as cold as ice.

Your family has benefited from your corruption and bribery. In this case, you should be punished together.
To be continued...