So Mao Xiang and others set off directly to get the account books.
Hu Changan also followed the young eunuch and walked towards the side hall.
After Hu Changan stayed in the side hall for a while, the account books of the ministers' families were sent over one after another by the royal guards.
Upon seeing this, Hu Changan also packed up the account books in the side hall.
In the evening, all the account books of the ministers' homes were collected by the royal guards in the side hall.
Hu Changan and Mao Xiang discussed for a while and decided to continue the investigation the next day.
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The next day, Hu Changan came to the side hall early.
At this time, Mao Xiang was leading a group of Jinyi guards to sort out the account books.
Seeing Hu Changan coming, Mao Xiang hurriedly greeted him: "Shilang Hu, you are finally here."
"A group of us have been sorting it out here for a long time. Please come over quickly and help us take a look."
"There are so many ledgers, we can't handle them all."
Indeed, this is also difficult for Mao Xiang and his party.
After all, the Jinyiwei are military attachés. They are good at wielding swords and guns, but they may not be good at cultural tasks such as checking accounts.
These royal guards came over early in the morning to sort out the account books. As a result, they became more and more chaotic as they sorted them out. They were extremely busy.
When Hu Changan saw this, he couldn't help laughing.
Indeed, it is indeed a bit difficult for these big bosses to handle such delicate work.
However, in this troubled time, Zhu Yuanzhang only believed in the sharp blade in his hand.
Although these royal guards are a bit rough, at least they are loyal.
Only by letting Jin Yiwei handle this matter could Zhu Yuanzhang feel relieved.
Seeing this, Hu Changan quickly said to everyone: "Everyone, you can tie each minister's account book into a bundle with rope to prevent it from falling apart."
"Then the account books of these ministers can be arranged according to departments and official positions."
"Focus on those with high official positions, and briefly investigate those with low official positions."
There are also skills to auditing accounts.
Officials with high official positions can commit corruption a lot, so it is natural to focus on checking first.
As for those officials with low official positions, even if they want to be corrupt, they may not be able to do much.
The account books of these petty officials can be checked later.
When the Jin Yiwei heard this, they suddenly realized.
What Hu Changan said does make sense.
According to this classification, wouldn't these account books be clear at a glance?
Then everyone started to move.
A bundle of ledgers, a bundle of ledgers, a classification of categories.
Soon, a large room of ledgers were sorted into different categories.
Next, the formal audit will begin.
Hu Changan cleared his throat and said to everyone: "Next, just calculate the total expenditure of each minister for a year."
"You can conduct inspections in groups of ten. I think it should be about the same as inspecting one household in three days."
Hearing this, all the Jinyi guards were stunned.
Inspecting one household in three days?
How can this be?
Did Mr. Hu really think that they were skilled household officials?
Besides, even well-trained officials can’t inspect a house in three days!
You should know that most of the official family accounts are extremely complicated.
For example, if you buy a vegetable today, a vase tomorrow, etc., you must list them all in the register.
Just adding this up is not a small amount.
What's more important is that this audit not only requires checking the numbers on the accounts, but also comparing the numbers on the accounts with the actual situation at the official's home.
Because sometimes, those careful officials may deliberately keep some valuable items obtained through bribery out of their accounts and put them directly in the warehouse at home.
At this time, people need to enter the house to take inventory one by one.
This is definitely no small project.
In the eyes of these Jinyi guards, checking one house in half a month is already the limit.
How dare Hu Changan brazenly say that he would search one household in three days?
On the spot, a Jin Yiwei retorted to Hu Changan and said, "Shilang Hu, I know that you are eager to handle the case, but even so, you must consider the actual situation!"
"How can it be possible to check so many complicated accounts in three days?"
"I'm afraid no one in the world can check a house in three days!"
The words of this Jin Yiwei immediately gained support from all the Jin Yiwei present.
No one thinks Hu Changan's words are feasible.
Even Mao Xiang looked at Hu Changan with an embarrassed look on his face and said, "Shilang Hu, we are all rough people. Even if we speak frankly, don't take it too seriously."
"But what these little guys say makes sense. Your requirements are indeed a bit high."
"Why don't you, Mr. Hu, ask for a lower level? As long as we work seriously, His Majesty won't blame us."
Hearing this, Hu Changan also chuckled.
If they work slowly, Zhu Yuanzhang may indeed not make it difficult for them, but Zhu Yuanzhang will not be able to wait!
Once Zhu Yuanzhang can't wait any longer, won't he go on a killing spree and go back to his old ways?
Hu Changan will never allow this kind of thing to happen under his nose.
Right now, the only way to save everyone's lives is to complete the mission as soon as possible!
Facing the restless looks of the guards, Hu Changan said loudly: "Who said no one can complete the inventory within three days?"
"then I can!"
"Not only that, I don't even need three days."
"As long as you give me two days, I can check a house by myself!"
What Hu Changan said was not too polite.
But this is also a helpless move.
Except for His Majesty and the commander Mao Xiang, basically no one among these royal guards obeyed.
In order to get the imperial guards to return home as quickly as possible, the only way is to shock them severely.
After all, everyone loves strength, especially these generals.
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
They never expected that Hu Changan would look so honest but be so arrogant in his heart!
In two days, one person can check a house?
This is simply a fantasy!
At that moment, someone questioned: "Shilang Hu, wouldn't you choose the simplest household for inspection?"
"If you deliberately choose the easiest household to inspect, then we will not be convinced!"
When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled slightly and said, "I won't do such boring things."
"It's up to you to decide which one to check."
Seeing Hu Changan's confident look, everyone was speechless.
This Hu Changan is probably a little too confident.
This is, at best, self-confidence; at worst, it is blind arrogance!
Even Mao Xiang, the commander of Jin Yiwei, couldn't help but hold his forehead when he saw this.
When Hu Changan said this, it would be difficult for him to stop it even if he wanted to.
Soon, one of the Jinyi guards took out a bundle of account books and said to Hu Changan: "Shilang Hu, what do you think of this family?" This chapter has been completed!