Tang Qian did not disappoint Chen Qing. That night, he found a large amount of wealth from the eighteen high-ranking officials of the Qi Dynasty in Bianliang. The other twelve families would not let go, and twelve search teams rushed to various places.
Unlike Qian Huang, these high-ranking officials had Liu Yu sending troops to help, and their wealth could not be transported out at all. Although Wanyan Wushu let them go, Wanyan Wushu's generals were all staring at these fat men!
Fortunately, Wanyan Wushu had been stationed in Bianliang, so his generals had no chance to make a move, and the senior officials of the puppet Qi Dynasty did not dare to act rashly. If Chen Qing's army arrived one day later, Du Rong would definitely make the first move.
Overnight, all eighteen families of high-ranking officials in the puppet state went bankrupt. It was not just bankruptcy. They were different from Qian Huang. Qian Huang was the head of the state and he only focused on making money or embezzling military rations. He did not have any specific duties. However, these The high-ranking officials of the puppet Qi followed Liu Yu in squeezing the people, and they committed many crimes. Chen Qing ordered that all eighteen high-ranking officials of the puppet Qi be taken outside the city and beheaded. Their properties were all confiscated, their servants were dismissed, and their families were sent to settle in Yan'an Prefecture.
In fact, not only them, but also some petty officials who committed serious crimes were also arrested and beheaded, and their property was confiscated.
At this time, Lin'an was also in a commotion, and the city was searched.
The fire in Yangzhou completely destroyed the hope of the imperial army's Northern Expedition. Without food and grass, the 200,000 troops could not stay for a day, so they hurriedly withdrew from Xuzhou and headed south.
When the news reached Lin'an, Emperor Zhao Gou was furious and immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the arson incident, and all those involved were severely punished.
Soon it was discovered that there was a mole in the court, and Zhao Gou ordered the censor Zhongcheng Wan Qixi to be responsible for investigating the mole case and must dig out the mole.
In fact, it was not difficult to check, and Wan Qixi quickly found the clues.
In Qin Hui's official room, Wan Qixi presented a preliminary investigation report to Qin Hui.
‘Master Bo Gu Yanxin’, Qin Hui drew a thick line under the name and asked: “Why is it him?”
"Beizhi received forged documents sent from Yangzhou and found that there were three people who could use their power to forge them. He sent someone to identify the handwriting and found that it was very similar to Gu Yanxin's handwriting. Then he went to the warehouse to collect a batch of official flags. This batch The official flag is on those ships, so it can only be Gu Yanxin."
Qin Hui asked anxiously: "Where is he now? Has he been arrested?"
Wan Qixi hesitated and said, "Bizhi led people to arrest Gu Yanxin this morning, but they couldn't find him."
"What do you mean you can't find him? Have you been to his home?"
"He has left his humble job. His house is empty and there is dust on the table. His neighbors said that he has not seen his family for at least seven days."
"Bang!" Qin Hui slapped the table and gritted his teeth and said: "You idiot, you can't even handle this little thing, and you actually let people run away. How can I explain to the emperor?"
Wan Qixi said helplessly: "This matter cannot be blamed on Beizhi. Beizhi just took over the investigation task two days ago, but the criminal ran away seven days ago. It is impossible for Beizhi to have the ability to predict!"
Qin Hui also knew that Wan Qixi was telling the truth, but the officials would not think so. The task was entrusted to you, and if you did not complete it, it meant that the matter was not done well, and he was not satisfied.
Qin Hui paced back and forth with his hands behind his hands, thinking about how to explain to the emperor?
Wan Qixi whispered again: "My lord, I may have a way to explain to the emperor."
"What can we do?" Qin Hui stopped and looked at him.
"The humble position can create a fake scene in Gu Yanxin's house where he committed suicide out of fear of crime. The report said that Gu Yanxin committed suicide out of fear of crime, and then focused on the Western Army spies in Lin'an, and concluded that the Yangzhou fire incident was the work of Western Army intelligence spies. The official attention
So he was transferred to the Western Army’s intelligence spies, and then Yang Yizhong failed to do things well, and the spies haven’t been caught yet.”
Qin Hui nodded, this is a good idea. As long as Gu Yanxin dies and the official's chest is filled with evil spirits, the responsibility on his end will be cleared, and he can also put some shoes on Yang Yizhong, so why not?
"Hurry up and rewrite the report. I'll give it to the emperor in the afternoon. He's already urging me.
"I humbly obey orders!"
Wan Qixi bowed and hurried down.
Qin Hui looked at his back and snorted, this bastard was really good at deceiving others.
Zhao Gou was so angry that he couldn't sleep and eat well these days. He was full of hope and sent troops to the Northern Expedition. Others used the name of the Northern Expedition to hold back Chen Qing and prevent Chen Qing's army from occupying Bianliang. However, he did not expect that Chen Qing would use the bottom of the cauldron to burn down Yangzhou.
With dozens of grains and fodder, the 200,000-strong army could only last for three days, so they had to retreat southward in panic, and were ridiculed by everyone in the world.
He deeply resented that all his ministers were ineffective and irresponsible, and there were loopholes everywhere, so that others could succeed so easily.
Zhao Gou was upset and pacing in the imperial study. He did not dare to read the "Beijing News" for the past two days, for fear that the "Beijing News" would publish the news of the Western Army's recapture of Bianliang.
He really hated and feared Chen Qing. Why did the imperial army suffer a complete defeat against the Jin soldiers, but Chen Qing was able to win against the Jin soldiers repeatedly. What was the problem? In order to raise his military salary, he had done nothing in the past few years.
I haven't even changed my robe, and I have saved money and used it for the army. But is this how the army repays itself?
At this time, the eunuch Kangshun whispered: "Your Majesty, Mr. Qin wants to see you!"
"Let him in!" Zhao Gou was also about to summon Qin Hui to ask about the progress of the investigation.
Not long after, Qin Hui hurriedly walked into the imperial study, bowed and said: "See your majesty!"
"I love you, no gift!"
Zhao Gou waved his hand and asked urgently: "What's going on? How far has Wan Qi Zhongcheng's investigation reached?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the investigation is over. This is the investigation report!" Qin Hui presented a new investigation report to Zhao Gou.
Zhao Gou felt surprised for the first time in so many days. Did he finish the investigation in just two days? This Wanqixi is very powerful!
He quickly took the report and said to Qin Hui: "I'll take a closer look later. Just tell me briefly, who is the mole?"
"The mole is a chief official of the Privy Council, named Gu Yanxin. He colluded with Western Army spies, forged documents, and applied for an official flag. The evidence is conclusive. Unfortunately, this man knew that the matter was exposed and hanged himself at home."
"Dead, hum! He's so cheap. Who recommended him?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, his recommender is Zhao Ding."
"It's him again. No wonder his son ran away to Chen Qing to become a high-ranking official. They burned incense and made bets. Do you really think I'm that easy to talk to?"
Qin Hui knew in his heart that in order to create public opinion for the Northern Expedition, the emperor recalled Zhao Ding and Zhang Jun to serve as prime ministers and put on a show. Once the Northern Expedition failed, these two people would definitely be demoted again, especially Zhang Jun who recommended Liu Ziyu to serve as Jing Dynasty.
Hubei Road Xuanfu Envoy.
Liu Ziyu's son and nephew are both generals under Chen Qing, so the emperor will let him take over the military power? Besides, the emperor is now cutting down vassals, and it was so easy to cut off one Yue Fei, how could he support another Liu Ziyu? Zhang Jun was too selfish, and he followed
If you don't keep up with the situation, you will be demoted sooner or later.
Qin Hui no longer cares much about Zhao Ding and Zhang Jun. He now wants to continue to perform on the Yangzhou case.
"Your Majesty, Wan Qi Zhongcheng has found out that the intelligence spies of the Western Army played a key role in the Yangzhou fire. Wei Chen even suspected that Gu Yanxin was killed by the intelligence spies of the Western Army and made it look like he committed suicide. Wei Chen suggested that a severe crackdown be carried out
Western Army intelligence spies, pull out this thorn buried in Lin'an."
Zhao Gou was deeply convinced. He still remembered the fire at the Jinguo Pavilion. Wasn't it them? The old hatred had not gone away, but the new hatred had come again. He really had to make up his mind to eradicate this cancer.
He immediately said: "Go quickly and summon Yang Yizhong to see me!"
Yang Yizhong was patrolling near the palace at the moment. When he heard that the emperor had summoned him, he hurried over.
"I am here to see Your Majesty!"
Zhao Gou picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea slowly and asked: "General Yang, I remember that I asked you to eliminate the Western Army intelligence spies in Lin'an a few months ago. You seem to have never reported to me?"
Yang Yi was stunned and said quickly: "I have reported before that if the city wall by the West Lake is not built, it will be easy for him to escape from Lin'an. The city wall must be built first!"
Zhao Gou was so angry that he almost dropped the cup in his hand. What a bullshit excuse. If Yang Yizhong hadn't been his confidant, he would have pushed him out and beheaded him.
"General Yang, there is no wall in Lin'an, but the army has a wall. If you send two thousand people to surround their lair, can they escape?"
Yang Yizhong was sweating profusely and said: "Your Majesty, please give me some more time. I will definitely find their lair and catch them all!"
"Okay! I'll give you three more days. If you can't find your old nest, don't be the one who controls the whole palace."
"I humble my duty and obey my decree!"
Yang Yi glanced at Qin Hui with great dissatisfaction in the center. It must be this bastard who is stirring up trouble and wearing small shoes for himself.