Of course Wang Chuanqing was not an iron man. He wanted to see the emperor himself, and he did not believe in the cakes drawn by others.

But if the emperor himself does not honor the pie he drew, how will he convince others in the future?

Who dares to believe what the emperor says?

Wang Chuanqing smiled mysteriously, maybe because he had hurt the wound on his face, and immediately started to scream again.

Gao Qiu said on the side: "It's so weird! If you don't say anything, continue to fight!"

"Talk about it!"

"In the official family, I made an account book and recorded the details of all the people who received tea from me. Who sent the people and how much they received are all recorded. You only need to follow the records of the minister to find the recipients.

If you ask someone, you will know."

"Where is the ledger?"

"Right at my home."

Zhao Ning thought for a while, if an official wanted to receive goods from Wang Chuanqing and sent someone there, he would naturally have to identify himself. Otherwise, who would dare to give good goods to people who do not identify themselves?

Even if you want to bribe someone, you have to make sure that person is the target of your bribery, right?

That person sends his own people to get your bribe. You also need to confirm that the people sent are sent by your target, right?

Therefore, there is a saying that if you don’t want others to know, don’t do anything except yourself.

It is impossible to do sneaky things without leaving traces. Everyone is not stupid, they all know to check their identity, and they all know to keep something safe for themselves.

Wang Chuanqing smiled at Zhao Ning, as if he was trying to please Zhao Guan's family.

But in Zhao Ning's opinion, this smile is as obscene as it gets.

"Officials, I also have a roster here, I also have a roster!" Zhang Fu, the chief bookkeeper of Du Tea House, shouted to this side.

Zhao Ning signaled, and Gao Qiu led people over to question them one by one.

The inventory has begun, let's get the roster first.

When it was getting dark, the faint sound of dogs barking could be heard on the street.

Groups of imperial city commanders wearing brocade robes and black boots acted separately.

There are thirty-eight officials in total.

Some are employed and some are idle.

Late that night, they were all arrested and taken to the Imperial City Division.

The news spread quickly throughout Tokyo, and officials were all shocked.

Some officials even wanted to enter the palace late at night to meet the saint.

There were obviously more guards at the palace gate tonight, and not even a fly could fly in.

So far, no one knows why those officials were arrested.

Dazai Zhao Ding was not in the capital, and the minister of political affairs was vacant. Mo Chou, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel... fell asleep and saw no one.

For a time, people were panicked.

The next day, early in the morning, before dawn, Gao Qiu arrived at the palace gate with the confession.

If Gao Qiu wants to enter the palace, there will be no problem.

Like an industrious old bee, he ran to the Wende Hall to wait for the Holy Spirit.

Zhao Ning also woke up very early. Not only was he waiting for the results of the interrogation, but today there would also be a ceremony to pay homage to the Martyrs' Shrine to mourn the souls of those who died in the war who guarded Tokyo City.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites and officials in charge of the Yamen (the Yamen responsible for offering sacrifices, supplying animal tokens, holding stones, and burning incense) were all dispatched.

When Gao Qiu arrived at Wende Hall, Qin Hui was also waiting in front of Wende Hall.

Qin Hui bowed: "I have seen Lieutenant Gao."

Gao Qiu nodded. Qin Hui was very different from him in terms of rank and position, but he didn't take Qin Hui seriously.

"I heard that you manage the Tokyo Daily News?"

"Yes, I am in charge of the Tokyo Daily News."

"What will the Tokyo Daily News publish today?"

"There will be publications praising the war dead, with their names, family members, and deeds."

Gao Qiu asked again: "Hey, I have always had a doubt, what should we do with those who are illiterate?"

"Teahouses and restaurants all have storytellers, and they are all used by the court."

At this time, Zhao Ning came.

"I will visit the official's house."

"Come in and talk." Zhao Ning stepped into the Hall of Wende.

Breakfast has been prepared. It is very simple, just a few steamed buns and a bowl of broth.

The same goes for the emperor's breakfast.

"how?"

Gao Qiu first took out the confession: "We have all been admitted. This is the confession. At this time, Wang Chuanqing and Zhang Fu provided a list of the properties, real estate, and account books that I sent people to search their houses overnight."

Good guy, it seems that Lieutenant Gao didn't sleep a wink all night!

Looking at Gao Qiu with two big dark circles under his eyes, some people thought he was a good minister who cared about the country and the people.

This old boy must have gotten a lot of kickbacks!

Zhao Ning didn't ask much about this matter.

After reading these carefully, he couldn't help but be shocked.

He mainly looked at the following points:

1. Land, which is the means of production.

Second, commercial property, this is money.

Third, real estate, this is still money.

Good guy, the minimum farmland is 3,000 acres!

The average number is 4,000 acres, with a total of 38 officials, about 150,000 acres!

Assume that an ordinary family has 10 acres of land to support their family. If 150,000 is divided, there will be 15,000 households. Each household has an average of 5 people, which can feed at least 75,000 people!

The means of production of 75,000 people are firmly in the hands of 38 people!

This reflects the most authentic aspect of the Song Dynasty today.

There are also commercial properties, hey, good guy, sell tea and salt to the north?

north?

It’s talking about the three northern towns (Taiyuan, Zhongshan, and Hejian) before it was sold!

Zhao Ning asked: "Gao Qiu, when they sold tea and salt to the north, did they sell it to the border or have they passed the border?"

Gao Qiu was slightly startled, "Guan family, isn't this written all about it?"

But he reacted immediately. Since everything was written clearly and the official still asked, that meant...

Gao Qiu replied: "Although they said they sold it to the border, according to the actual situation, as long as they cross the border, the price of tea can triple. I think they definitely sold tea to the Liao and Jin countries!"

During the Northern Song Dynasty, tea was not cultivated in the north. Tea was not a commodity, but a luxury product consumed by the rich and powerful.

There is also salt, which is a commodity and a necessity.

Eating vegetables without salt is like chewing wax.

Zhao Ning said angrily: "These people are so courageous! They dare to do business with the enemy country!"

This matter was nothing if it was left to the Song and Liao Dynasties in the past. The two countries are brotherly countries and have the Chanyuan Alliance of non-aggression against each other. Border transactions are quite normal.

But now and then, at this time, the Jin Kingdom was about to overthrow the Song Dynasty.

"Gao Qiu."

"My lord, have the records of these people been recorded?"

"Everything has been recorded in the Imperial City Department."

"Okay, hand it over to Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment. Let the people from Yushitai also participate. The three ministries will review it. You can arrange this matter. You can go as soon as possible."

"I accept the decree."

After receiving the order, Gao Qiu left the Hall of Wende. He knew that the joint trial of the three departments was just a formality. The charges were basically decided last night. As for the outcome...

Gao Qiu didn't dare to think about it either.

"return!"

"Guan family, what else can I do?"

"In the Wang Xun case, King Yun hasn't been found yet?"

"This... the official family is sorry, the steward of Prince Yun's palace seems to have disappeared from the world."

It seems that King Yun is doing everything right!

No wonder he can get the top spot in the examination, King Yun's IQ is absolutely online.

"Go ahead."

Gao Qiu came out of the Hall of Wende and broke into a cold sweat. After all, among the 38 officials, some of them were involved in high-ranking officials, and even a clan was involved.

Taizong’s great-great-grandson, Pu Wang Zhao Zhongli!

This guy stole a lot of tea from Du Tea House, worth thirty thousand guan!

It is enough to provide two months' salary for an army of 30,000 people.

What is the total assets of these 38 people?
Chapter completed!