In the afternoon, the first batch of clean-up lists finally came out. Jiang Zheng had been busy doing statistics at the Quanzhou Bosi Yamen since yesterday, and he was very busy. When he came to see Fang Zian with the booklet, his eyes were dark and his hair was messy.

The whole person is sloppy and does not look like a human being.

"My lord, I'm going to make a fortune now. Do you know how much money this guy has? In terms of gold, silver, and jewelry alone, it's a million taels. Not to mention the real estate, goods, and ships. Now, my lord, you are fat."

Yeah. Hee hee."

Fang Zian frowned and said, "What do you mean? I'm getting fat? These are all property that will be added to the national treasury, how can I do anything about it? If someone heard what you said, they would think that I was lining my own pockets and embezzling the property. You

Did that eye see me taking a tael of silver?"

Jiang Zheng said in astonishment: "This... That's not what I mean. I mean..."

Fang Zian said: "Do you really think I'm here to knock Zheng Zhilong out for a sum of money? I'm afraid you're really confused. I want to knock out money, so why come all the way to Quanzhou? Even if I send someone to say hello, this

How dare you deny face to the man named Zheng? Didn't you read the notice from the Yamen? The Zheng family has committed so many serious crimes, do you think I'm retaliating against them because I didn't extort money? I was to eliminate hidden dangers for the imperial court, and by the way, I was also working on the northern expedition for the imperial court.

Get a military budget, do you understand?"

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Jiang Zheng suddenly realized that he really thought that Fang Zian was here to extort money. The Mr. Fang acted so much like him before, making it seem like he was really a greedy person, but he didn't expect that he had such a serious purpose.

Come. No wonder there are 800 guards around the prince. I should have understood this a long time ago.

"Jiang Zheng, I brought you here not to let you go sightseeing. I wanted you to see the consequences of those who corrupted the imperial court's tax money. You performed well this time. I originally wanted to go back.

I will take you into custody later, along with those merchants who worked with you to embezzle money. But if you know how to repent, I will not be able to spare you." Fang Zian said solemnly.

Jiang Zheng hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "Sir, I must repent. Please give me a chance."

Fang Zian looked at his tired and dejected look and said, "Get up, Mr. Jiang, do your work well, and I will forgive you. Tell me about the Zheng family's property status."

Jiang Zheng hurriedly thanked him and stood up. He held the book and said: "A total of 10,000 taels of gold tickets and 350,000 taels of silver notes were found from the Zheng family. They are all bank notes from our Dasong Datong bank account. They can be redeemed whenever they come. In addition,

There are also three boxes of cash, all containing 10 taels of silver ingots, totaling 100,000 taels. There are also 18 gold bricks, 1,000 taels each, totaling more than 200,000 yuan in silver. In addition, there are some jade pendants, hairpin rings, etc.

The items add up to a million taels."

Fang Zian was surprised and said: "A gold brick worth one thousand taels each weighs fifty or sixty kilograms, doesn't it?"

Jiang Zheng nodded and said: "Isn't it? Xiaguan has never seen such a heavy gold nugget. It's not a gold ingot, but a real brick. Xiaguan thought he could pick it up with his hand, but he almost broke his wrist.

.”

Fang Zian nodded and said: "So awesome? Eighteen yuan?"

Jiang Zhengdao: "Exactly

, eighteen yuan, no more, no more, no less."

Fang Zian took a sip of tea and said nothing. Jiang Zheng looked at Fang Zian uneasily, wondering why Master Fang didn't speak. Suddenly, he understood. He said in a deep voice: "Sir, the count of humble positions is wrong. Gold Brick

It doesn’t seem to be 18 yuan, it seems to be 10 yuan or 8 yuan, I can’t remember. Damn it for your humble job, go back and count it again.”

Fang Zian said: "I estimate it is twelve yuan, not as much as eighteen yuan."

Jiang Zheng nodded hurriedly and said: "Yes, yes, twelve yuan. Your Excellency is really wise. You don't need to look to see how much it is."

Fang Zian whispered: "Send it to my residence and give it to Miss Qin to keep. It is a gift I prepared for the prince alone. The prince's east palace has a lot of expenses, and the treasury regulations are not enough for his expenses. I have to think about it for him."

Jiang Zheng nodded quickly and thought: I believe you, you are obviously the one who wants to make a fortune, and you still say it in a high-sounding way. But in this way, Jiang Zheng is relieved. Since Fang Zian does not shy away from himself, he instructs himself.

By doing this kind of thing, he would be sparing himself. Otherwise, how could he leave any excuse for himself?

Of course, Fang Zian is not the kind of upright and innocent person. With so much property confiscated this time, Fang Zian will naturally have to pay for the hard work. The money is too heavy, and the silver and gold bills are all signed. If you go to the acceptance, you will leave evidence. Listen.

When Jiang Zheng said that there were such big gold bricks, Fang Zian was moved. Not to mention the weight of the gold bricks, the size was definitely not big. At most, it was about the size of a book. It was easy to carry and affordable.

As for why he asked Jiang Zheng to do it for him, that was just a way to win over him. People like Jiang Zheng were still useful. He had raided the Zheng family, and the military expenses of the imperial army were enough, so there was no need for the gang in the capital to move.

.Besides, he has big plans in the future that require their cooperation, so simply letting Jiang Zheng know is equivalent to giving Jiang Zheng a handle to handle things for him with peace of mind. In fact, even if Jiang Zheng knew, he would not dare to betray him.

Because his butt is not clean, unless he wants to die.

"The Zheng family still has properties and houses, which are being counted. In addition, the goods on the dock and the ships of the shipping company are also being valued. I will try to count all the property tomorrow," Jiang Zhengdao.

Fang Zian nodded and said: "Okay, you did a good job. Mr. Jiang, do you find it particularly exciting to work with me? Did you expect this result before coming here?"

Jiang Zheng said hurriedly: "I didn't expect it at all. Your Excellency is really powerful. His arrangements were clear and simple. I didn't expect that Your Excellency would strike like a thunderbolt and finish off the Zheng family in one go. It's exciting. It's really exciting. But it's a bit more exciting.

It's just that Xiaguan was frightened half to death. On the boat that day, Xiaguan thought that we were going to die. Unexpectedly... Hey, let's not talk about it. In short, your Excellency is the most powerful person I have ever seen. No wonder there are rumors in the capital that Qin Hui

Your Excellency overthrew him with one hand. Your Excellency is not greedy for merit, and the Prince refuses to serve as Prime Minister or Privy Council. What do you call this? This is called trouble, so you just throw away your clothes and hide your merit and fame."

Fang Zian laughed loudly and said: "You can go to Honglu Temple with your mouth. Next time you negotiate with the Jin people, I will suggest that the court send you there."

Jiang Zheng was so frightened that he quickly said: "But

I don’t dare, but I must spare my life.”

…

In the evening, Fang Zian bid farewell to Feng Yiming and his entourage outside the North City Gate. Following Feng Yiming back to the capital were the bodies of a group of prisoners from the Zheng family and Qin Hui's illegitimate son Lin Yifei. In addition, there were two large carts of gold and silver treasures.

Feng Yiming was worried that Fang Zian was short of manpower, so he deliberately left a hundred guards and horses at Fang Zian's disposal. In fact, the current situation is no longer necessary. Fang Zian has two hundred firemen around him, so there is no need to worry. Unless it is Fujian

Officials on the road mobilized troops to retaliate, but that was tantamount to open rebellion, and no one should do this. But since Feng Yiming tried his best to ask for this, Fang Zianyele had many people around him to protect him.

"Brother Zian, I will leave first and leave the matters here to you. When I return to Beijing this time, I will have a good talk with the prince. Although I am soft-spoken, I will make my attitude clear. You, Fang Zian, are the one

He cannot treat you like this to someone he should absolutely trust." Before leaving, Feng Yiming couldn't help but say.

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Don't ask for trouble, otherwise the prince will think that I said something to you. You and I are close friends, it's as long as you have this intention, but this is my choice, not that the prince does not use me.

After you return to Beijing, you should remind the prince that the Northern Expedition must wait until he ascends the throne. That is the final bottom line. If you rush into action without ascending the throne, the risk is too great."

Feng Yiming said: "You mean, if it fails, the prince will not be able to succeed?"

Fang Zian nodded and said: "It's not that I'm pessimistic, everything must be carefully considered, let alone such a major event. If the Northern Expedition fails while on the throne, it won't matter. But if the Northern Expedition fails while in the position of the prince, the consequences will be disastrous.

I believe that the prince understands this truth. If you feel that the prince may not listen to your words, you can go to my father-in-law, Mr. Shi, and talk to him."

Feng Yiming said: "When you return to Beijing, you can tell him yourself."

Fang Zian shook his head with a smile and said: "I finally came out and wanted to have a good time. I'm done here. I'll take a good tour of the famous mountains and rivers on my way back. I'm afraid it will take a month or two before I can return to Beijing."

Feng Yiming said in shock: "So long? Are you hiding something?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "What am I hiding from? It doesn't matter whether I am in the capital or not. If I am here, some people will act unhappy. Just let them do their own thing and perform well. If I am in the capital, I am afraid something will happen. You forgot

I told you, did Tang Sidui interfere in the affairs of Shibosi? He made money from Shibosi. Do you think I have no control over it? But at this time, the imperial court was focused on the Northern Expedition, and Tang Situi tried his best to

The person who supports the prince’s idea is also the prime minister. I don’t want to be the troublemaker, but I also don’t want to watch him jump up and down.”

Feng Yiming smiled bitterly and said, "You brought him here."

Fang Zian said: "Yes, but I can still get him down. It's getting late. Brother Yiming, have a nice trip. See you in the capital."
Chapter completed!