This answer caused no uproar.

Although most people think that what Pei Yue planned today is substandard, they still firmly believe that Pei Yue will not even know the details of the other party. If Zhong Chengxiang denies it, maybe Ouyang Jing can come up with it next

Evidence, expose his lies in public, then he will undoubtedly be in a more dangerous situation.

After receiving the affirmative answer, Ouyang Jing let go of Zhong Chengxiang, who was starting to tremble, and then asked Jin San: "Shopkeeper Jin, according to this shopkeeper Zhong, more than 1.9 million yuan was spent on purchasing related properties this time.

The two pieces of silver were actually taken out by Zhulou, right?"

After all, Jin San had seen the world and could barely maintain his composure. Facing this young censor with a calm tone but sharp eyes, he said cautiously: "My lord, it is indeed true."

Ouyang Jing calmly turned around and saluted Emperor Kaiping: "Your Majesty, I have finished asking questions."

There was silence in the palace.

Emperor Kaiping had no expression on his face and said calmly: "More than 1.9 million taels of silver...I am suddenly very curious about something, Lu Zhitao."

Lu Zhitao, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance with slightly white hair on his temples, immediately left the office and said: "I am here."

Emperor Kaiping asked: "How much tax did Qinzhou, Lingzhou and Huazhou pay to the treasury last year?"

Lu Zhitao recalled for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, the taxes paid by Qinzhou last year were more than 3,750,000 taels in silver, and the taxes paid by Lingzhou were more than 3,140,000 taels. I need to explain something to your majesty. Lingzhou

It suffered a war the year before last, and it has not fully recovered last year. Qinzhou suffered from a severe drought last year. Although commercial taxes were the most important among the state taxes, they still had a very big impact. As for Huazhou, the taxes paid last year were 2.03 million

There is more than enough."

Liu Yun said in a trembling voice: "Father, I have always been cautious, and I never dared to do anything wrong. If people knew that the bamboo house under my name could give out two million taels of silver at a time, the government and the public would be in a rage.

Even though I was so careful and repeatedly told Jin San not to show off, he was still found out. I really didn’t want to cause such a thing and make my father worried and burdened, but in the end it backfired."

The last sentence is striking.

He didn't dare to wipe the tears from the corner of his eyes, raised his head to meet Emperor Kaiping's unusual gaze, and continued: "It just so happened that the Marquis of Zhongshan was going to sell some properties this time. I know that he has the ability to turn stone into gold, Xiangyun Hao and Qinyuan

They are both excellent livelihoods. Although my sons and ministers do not know what they are doing,

Why did he want to do this, but he finally thought of what he could do. So he mortgaged the bamboo house and all valuable things, including the palace of the prince, to the Taiping Bank, and borrowed two million taels of silver from there.

Acquire more properties from Zhongshan Hou."

After hearing Emperor Kaiping's shout, he immediately left the office and saluted with excitement, saying: "My son is here."

He looked at Emperor Kaiping and said sincerely: "Father, although my son is dull and clumsy, he also knows the laws and rules of the court. How dare you misappropriate the money deposited by the Ministry of Industry?"

Since then, he has been following the rules, not to mention embezzling the imperial silver.

, even the detailed affairs of the ministry must be carefully considered. Today, when Ouyang Yushi impeached his son, he certainly did not do it out of selfish motives, but why did such remarks circulate in the public? Why did Ouyang Yushi know so much in detail? Why could he do so?

Get all the secrets easily?"

After the news came out that Pei Yue was going to sell his property, Wang Pingzhang concluded that this was a trap and formulated a counterattack strategy for him.

Emperor Kaiping glanced at Liu Xian at this time and couldn't help but feel relieved to see that the eldest son was not agitated at all. Then he said to Liu Yun: "I know that this bamboo house is actually your property."

Liu Yun saw with his own eyes that the situation was developing for the best, and his hands in his sleeves could not help but tremble slightly. Thinking of the secret conversation with Queen Chen that day, his heart was filled with thunder and lightning, and at the same time he felt grateful to Wang Pingzhang.

Emperor Kaiping's slender eyes flashed with a complex light, and he said slowly: "I have never prohibited you from getting involved in these things. Why don't you dare to acquire Pei Yue's industry in an open and honest manner, but instead use others' hands to do it?"

He raised his head slightly, with tears in his eyes, and choked with sobs: "My son is unfilial, I beg your father to punish me!"

It's just that he is consistent, but the second prince seems to have suddenly enlightened.

Pei Yue was in the middle of the commotion, and suddenly he wanted Taohua to see what it meant to be a true master, and to stop uttering those innocent and ignorant words.

Liu Yun's eyes were red, his condition was gradually getting better, and he said with sadness and guilt: "My father is diligent and loves the people, and is extremely frugal in the palace. He never does any large-scale construction projects, and even saves as much as possible on food and clothing. I feel pain in my eyes when I see this.

In my heart, I only hate myself

I don’t have much ability. I can’t do anything for my father, the emperor, and my empress, even if it’s building a summer garden! Zhulou has been doing business in a regular manner over the years, and the business tax has been a lot. In fact, it’s just an empty shelf.

, just right——"

"I second the proposal, and I sincerely request your Majesty to order a thorough investigation!"

Many ministers nodded frequently, especially those Qing noble civil servants and Wu Xun nobles who supported the second prince.

In today's era, pure filial piety can always win praise, and Jun Bu Mian, the eldest prince Liu Xian, has gradually turned his reputation around.

"Father, I definitely don't doubt Ouyang Yushi, but there must be someone behind this incident who wants to completely destroy my reputation, and even wants to discredit the dignity of the Tian family. My own safety is not a big deal, so I can't just sit back and watch.

Someone has ulterior motives, so I beg my father to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Emperor Kaiping said: "Speak."

Liu Yun said obediently: "I dare not deceive my father in any way. The Bamboo House is indeed my property."

It's time.

After all, after the early stages of the prince's dispute, the second prince and Pei Yue were completely opposed to each other. In addition, Liu Fei suffered a big loss some time ago. The second prince would definitely not easily fall into such a crude trap.

Emperor Kaiping nodded with satisfaction, and then said in an erratic tone: "I have heard of this Bamboo House, a famous wine shop in the city. Not to mention that compared with a big business like Xiangyun, it is inferior even in Qinyuan.

Quite a few. Who would have thought that a mere wine shop could easily bring out nearly two million silver, which is already comparable to the tax revenue of the entire Yunzhou under my rule."

Emperor Kaiping asked expressionlessly: "Why?"

As for what Jin San said, it is very simple to verify it.

Qinzhou is the core of the five southern states, and Lingzhou has developed rapidly in the past ten years. The two have gone hand in hand, and both are leaders among the thirteen states in Daliang. Taking the second year of Kaiping as an example, the national tax revenue exceeded 4

Twelve million taels, of which Qinzhou and Lingzhou jointly contributed more than a quarter, making it the most important silver warehouse in Daliang outside Kyoto.

Jin San trembled and said: "Reporting to your majesty, this money was borrowed from the Taiping Bank by the common people to use bamboo buildings and other properties. This matter is absolutely true, and the common people dare not tell any lies."

Emperor Kaiping said softly: "What then?"

This is considered normal.

Emperor Kaiping ordered the ministers to stand up, and then looked at Jin San indifferently. The latter was still kneeling on the ground, as if sensing the emperor's gaze, he immediately kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, it is a capital crime for ordinary people, so... those silver coins are not actually bamboo buildings.

I took it out myself.”

If this is the case, should we say that Pei Yue is too lucky, or that the second prince and the Minister of Industry, Xue Ji, are too stupid?

Emperor Kaiping asked slowly: "Where does the silver come from?"

The wave that had just built momentum suddenly returned to calm.

I don't know how many times I have rehearsed these words, but at this moment, it seems that the true feelings are revealed impeccably. In Pei Yue's understanding of the second prince, this should be the time when he performed his best.

Emperor Kaiping sighed softly in his heart and asked again: "Since you know that the matter is difficult to handle, why do you have to do it?"

Many loud voices echoed in the Chengtian Palace. More than thirty ministers who had already expressed their support for the second prince suddenly fell to their knees, forming a huge wave and officially sounded the clarion call for counterattack.

hiss!

Some people couldn't help but gasped. Could it be that the money from Zhulou was really misappropriated from the Ministry of Industry's bank deposits?

Liu Yun seemed to be greatly encouraged, and his tone became increasingly high-pitched: "Jin San and Zhong Chengxiang are handing over to the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion these days. I will only wait for the completion of the matter before sending the ten branches and Qinyuan's shares to the palace."

Among them, I gave it to my father, the emperor, and my mother, which is a small token of filial piety from my sons and ministers!"

No one knows how much effort the second prince spent to suppress the impulse in his heart today. In fact, when Emperor Kaiping asked about the origin of the money, he wanted to stand up and tell the truth. This feeling of holding the trump card without panic even

It made him a little confused.

Then the second prince said aggrievedly: "Father, I just don't want this situation to happen, so my father worked so hard that he asked Jin San not to come forward directly."

However, in the eyes of Emperor Kaiping and other ministers, this was no longer necessary, so the emperor said calmly: "Liu Yun."

Liu Yun looked hesitant.

Jin San is not a businessman like Zhong Chengxiang who has never seen the world. As the uncle of King Qi's concubine, he is also considered the number one figure in the capital. He knows what to say and what not to say, as long as he is not crazy.

Will talk nonsense in Chengtian Hall.

He paused, looked at the princes in the court and said quietly: "This shows that I, the emperor, are very incompetent."

The ministers were horrified. They fell down instantly like a wheat field after autumn, shouting "Your Majesty." Young officials like Ouyang Jing turned red with shame and even cried bitterly in the hall.

Emperor Kaiping was slightly moved, and the important officials in front of the palace also looked solemn.

The eldest prince looked calm, while the sixth prince lowered his eyes.

Among the ministers who were still standing, some were puzzled and some looked worried.

Some people shook their heads slightly. This is what happens in court disputes. Since you took the initiative and made a mistake, the other party will definitely not miss the opportunity.

Pei Yue looked at such a grand formation and sighed sincerely in his heart: "What a great acting skill, what a pity."
Chapter completed!