Eunuch Hong entered the Bai Mansion alone. Even if he was alone, the most senior eunuch in front of the emperor could win the welcome of Prime Minister Bai personally. Seeing the Bai family father and son, Eunuch Hong smiled and said: "I have met Vice Prime Minister Bai, I have met Mr. Bai."

, I came to visit you late at night, it’s so annoying.”

"How dare you, how dare you." Bai Beitang said seriously: "Eunuch Hong came to visit late at night, but His Majesty has an oral message?"

Eunuch Hong thought to himself that this man was probably crazy for wanting to sit in the position of left prime minister. How could he come to talk about serious matters in the middle of the night?

He sneered in his heart, but the smile on his face was very sincere: "Vice Prime Minister Bai, it is indeed His Majesty who brought our family out of the palace today, but there was no oral instructions, but there is a son's offering for Deputy Prime Minister Bai to see."

After saying that, Eunuch Hong took out the folded paper from his sleeve and presented it with both hands respectfully.

Bai Beitang took it and took a look. After a few glances, his eyes were splitting. He knelt down and said, "Eunuch Hong, please tell your Majesty that I can explain this confession. This is..."

"Is this Mr. Tang's slander?" Eunuch Hong smiled and finished the rest of his words for him, with a rather regretful tone: "Why Vice Prime Minister Bai thinks your majesty did not hand over the affairs of Prime Minister Tang to your Excellency is because of the embarrassment of Vice Prime Minister Bai's identity.

, so that adults can avoid suspicion."

As expected of the father-in-law who has been with His Majesty for a long time, he frightened Deputy Prime Minister Bai with just one sentence. Eunuch Hong said calmly: "Now Prime Minister Tang's crime has not been carried out, it is only in the investigation stage, but now this matter is getting more and more involved.

It’s bigger.”

In order to protect himself, Prime Minister Tang began to take the path of making meritorious deeds. He actually involved Bai Beitang and reported that Bai Beitang had sold his official position in his early years. "Your Majesty detests the thing of greed for power and stealing power, and selling your official position to win titles. Vice Prime Minister Bai had already made plans for it."

good."

Have you made plans early? Bai Beitang had a change of heart and suddenly thought that if His Majesty had not thought of it, the person coming tonight should not be Eunuch Hong.

Those involved in these cases should be people from Dali Temple!

Bai Beitang seemed to have realized something and hurriedly said to Bai Lianzhou: "You go down first and have a private conversation with Eunuch Hong for your father's sake."

Bai Lianzhou's heart was stuck in his throat. Although he didn't see what was written on the son's offering, Eunuch Hong mentioned the words "stealing power and selling one's official position". His heart beat wildly and he hurriedly retreated.

Bai Beitang's palms were full of sweat, and he led Eunuch Hong to sit down. The offering son in his hand was a hot potato, and he didn't dare to throw it away because it was hot.

Your Majesty has sent Eunuch Hong to beat him up. These days, all the officials are murmuring about his failure to take over the affairs of Prime Minister Tang. He is like a man with a back, and he has been under great pressure in going to court these days.

Now these eight words can explain why he is in this situation. He only feels weak in his legs. He also heard Eunuch Hong say: "Your Majesty said that Vice Prime Minister Bai has handled the important military affairs properly since he took office. It can be said that he is on par with Prime Minister Tang.

Everything is in His Majesty’s eyes.”

"It's just that this time because of the death of the eldest prince and the secret map of the day, you were pulled away. Your Majesty just lamented that it was a pity. Deputy Prime Minister Bai was a useful talent, so he allowed our family to make this trip. Please, Deputy Prime Minister Bai

Tell the truth so that His Majesty can have confidence in his heart."

Are you not preparing to cross the road? Bai Beitang felt relieved. Although this dynasty did not explicitly allow the deduction of names, the donation of officials has been popular in recent years to replenish the national treasury, especially for some low-ranking officials.

You can get money and things.

There is an unwritten rule in East Vietnam. All official positions below the eighth rank can be donated, but above the eighth rank, only those holding vacuous positions can be donated!

In the early years, Prime Minister Tang made a lot of money by relying on this rule. Many people spent a lot of money to buy an official position. After taking office, they had to earn back the money for buying an official position. Many people donated their official positions.

embarked on a path of corruption.

However, the criminal law supervision of this dynasty is limited, and there are indeed people who buy official positions and not only recoup their costs. Although they are not in high positions, they are still officials. However, Bai Beitang knows very well that when the historical governance is broken, there will be people who exploit the people's wealth and make money.

How can you think about doing anything when you get your money back?

In order to replenish the treasury, Emperor Yuan deliberately opened his mouth when he ascended the throne. Prime Minister Tang was in power at that time. He followed Prime Minister Tang and fished in troubled waters. How should he explain it at this time?

"Eunuch Hong, I was indeed foolish and sold my official position with my mentor back then. But you know very well that at that time, His Majesty had just ascended the throne and had experienced the war with Bei Mo. In addition to what happened that year, His Majesty ascended the throne and became the treasury.

It’s not enough, so I took this path.”

"But I can guarantee that I only got 10% back then. It was just a small benefit that the teacher gave to the students to travel around." Bai Beitang finally made up his mind: "In fact, compared to this donation, the teacher still paid back 10%."

There have been other things worth investigating more deeply.”

Eunuch Hong blinked, it was true that Mr. Zuo had mentioned something about the Bai family, and now he understood it.

Bai Beitang would be stupid if he didn't know what Emperor Yuan was going to do by this time. What Zuo Pingdao said last time has come true here.

Under Eunuch Hong's scorching eyes, Bai Beitang said: "I will send you an invitation tomorrow, and I would like to ask for your Majesty's advice."

Tsk, this is a smart man. Eunuch Hong said with a smile: "It's good that Deputy Prime Minister Bai can think like this, but he just needs to know the rules. We will go back to the palace to report to His Majesty, and Deputy Prime Minister Bai should rest early."

When sending Eunuch Hong to the door, Bai Beitang couldn't help but give him some benefits. He got a thick stack of banknotes. Eunuch Hong sat in the carriage and counted them leisurely. After finishing, he curled his lips and said: "This Bai family is not as good as our former prince-in-law."

It’s so generous.”

Forget it, put it away first so that your hard work is not in vain.

Returning to the palace this time, Eunuch Hong went straight to Emperor Yuan's palace and kowtowed in greeting with a smile: "Back to Your Majesty, the matter has been settled. Vice Prime Minister Bai found out that he was bitten by Prime Minister Tang, and he was really anxious."

"It's only a matter of time before they start biting each other. Prime Minister Tang is suspected of both things this time, but I won't accept it." Emperor Yuan was wearing bright yellow pajamas and was studying a booklet in his hand. It was from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The Minister's petition regarding maritime trade taxation.

The Nanyang envoy is still here, and the withdrawal of troops, trade taxes, etc. have not yet been settled.

Killing He Yong on the spot and settling Princess Rouji's marriage was obviously not enough to make them back down. That Master Qian was indeed the most valued person of the Emperor of Nanying. He was capable of bending and stretching, and was very cunning.

"Since Deputy Prime Minister Bai has said something, he should have shown something. Your Majesty, please rest assured. What time has it been? Don't worry about it any more. This old slave will serve Your Majesty to sleep in peace."

Emperor Yuan waved his hands and suddenly thought of something, and said, "Have you been to the imperial concubine?"

"I have been there. The imperial concubine said that she just wanted to comfort the concubine after his wife lost his wife. There was no other intention. If your majesty is not happy, he will never act like this in the future." Eunuch Hong said: "The imperial concubine is a shrewd person.

I’ll think about it.”

Emperor Yuan groaned, Jinhua was his favorite daughter, and he knew the princess's consort's social circle very well.

The second prince had sent spies to the princess's house. How could Jinhua get close to such a royal brother, let alone the concubine who was quite distant? However, he had no time to think about Concubine Yuan's sudden desire to get close to Qin Feng.

Why.
Chapter completed!