The warehouse of Hangzhou Bosi Yamen was suddenly leaked, and all the accounts for the past years were burned to the ground.
After hearing the news, Ding Wei immediately understood the fishiness involved.
If you don't catch fire early, you won't catch fire late. But it happens before you take office.
This fire is really just right.
In addition, if the governor of Hangzhou at this time was someone else, Ding Wei would not be so angry.
But the current magistrate of Hangzhou is Hu Ze.
This confidant whom he single-handedly raised.
In fact, Ding Wei was well aware of the fact that the Shibo Company was rich in oil and water. It was unusual for the chief official of the Shibo Company to not be greedy.
The difference is just a question of how much.
Looking at the trembling Hu Ze, Ding Wei's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The water in Shibosi may be deeper than he thought.
If it was just petty greed, why would Hu Ze jump over the wall and burn down the warehouse?
"Zizheng (Hu Ze's word), I will give you a chance now. If you can honestly explain the problem, I may not be able to help you."
"If you refuse to explain, I'm afraid the friendship between you and our family will end here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Ze's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
Does the friendship end here?
These words were not said casually. Ding Wei's implication was that the matter would be handled impartially.
"What an injustice!"
Immediately afterwards, Hu Ze looked miserable and said.
"Master Xiang, this matter...this matter is really not my doing."
"On that day, I happened to go to Yuhang County to inspect the seawall. When I came back, I learned that there was a fire in the Municipal Shipping Department's Yamen, and I immediately controlled all the people involved."
"Right now, all those involved are in jail."
"hehe."
A cold light flashed in Ding Wei's eyes. Hu Ze's words were fine for deceiving others, but they were useless to him.
There was a fire in the warehouse and all the accounts for the past years were destroyed.
There are no problems, there are problems!
Although a copy of the accounts of the Shibosi Yamen is sent to the prefecture Yamen every year, the copies of the accounts are all copies.
The original account books are still in the Shibosi Yamen.
Ding said that he is a master of financial management. It is not difficult to falsify accounts. As long as the falsified accounts are done beautifully, the problems will not be discovered at all.
Only by thoroughly examining the original account books can we get a clear picture.
"Zizheng, you and I have known each other for more than thirty years. You should know very well who I am."
"Since I said I would give you a chance, I will give you a chance."
"If you don't tell me now, no one will be able to save you when I find out!"
Hearing this, Hu Ze couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart.
He also wanted to tell Ding Wei the truth honestly, but when he thought of the amount of money involved, all the courage in his heart disappeared.
The amount of money he embezzled was not hundreds of guan, thousands of guan, or tens of thousands of guan, but hundreds of thousands of guan.
If he really told the truth and the case was brought before the imperial court, what awaited him would not only be the loss of his official position, but at the very least, he would be exiled to Salman Island.
Where is Salmon Island?
An isolated island in the sea, a barren land. People who go there have not yet come out alive.
Exile to Salmon Island is tantamount to death.
In this case, how could Hu Ze dare to plead guilty?
If you can stand it, stand it!
Even if you can’t stand it, you have to stand it!
"Master Xiang, I...I was really wronged."
"I swear to God, if it is really me who did this, I will be struck by thunder and die!"
Hearing this, Ding Wei narrowed his eyes slightly and hesitated.
Did he really misunderstand Hu Ze?
In ancient times, such an oath was not made casually.
However, Ding Wei quickly suppressed his doubts.
This matter must be thoroughly investigated!
After getting to the bottom of the investigation, no matter who is involved in the case, he will not show favoritism!
After all, Shibosi is his capital to return to the center. Whoever dares to stop him will be his life and death enemy.
"So, I misunderstood you?"
"You have a straight beard, are fair and strict, honest and self-disciplined?"
"Master Xiang, I..."
After being squeezed by Ding Wei like this, even Hu Ze, whose skin was as thick as a city wall, couldn't help but blush.
The two have known each other for more than thirty years, and they know each other well. If they say that they are not greedy, let alone Ding Wei, even Hu Ze himself will not believe it.
"Tell me, how much have you been greedy for?"
a long time.
Hu Ze stretched out his palm and spread his fingers.
"Five thousand strings?"
"The prime minister knows everything clearly."
Upon hearing this, Hu Ze nodded hurriedly.
right!
He was just greedy for five thousand guan.
This number is neither too big nor too small. Based on his friendship with Ding Xiang, Ding Xiang would not give up on him just because of this little money.
However, Hu Ze had no idea what Shibosi meant to Ding Wei.
Not to mention five thousand guan, even if it were 500 guan, Ding Wei would not protect him!
On the other side, Ding Wei looked at Hu Ze expressionlessly, but secretly sneered in his heart.
Most of the money Hu Ze embezzled was more than 5,000 guan.
The real number is probably in tens of thousands.
"Zizheng, how do I treat you?"
During the conversation, Ding Wei stood up and came to Hu Ze, patting him heavily on the shoulder.
"The prime minister has treated me with great kindness, and Zizheng has nothing to repay."
"No, you deserve it."
Ding Wei slowly shook his head: "You have to bear down the thunder from Shibo Division."
Ding!
As soon as these words came out, Hu Ze was dumbfounded.
Prime Minister wants to give up on himself?
"Don't worry, I will intercede for you."
Seeing Hu Ze frozen on the spot, looking like he couldn't accept it, Ding Wei sighed and comforted him.
"Even if you are dismissed from office, Mrs. Hu will still have an old man to take care of you."
"Master Xiang!"
thump!
The next second, Hu Ze fell to his knees with a plop, crying with runny nose and tears.
"Please, Mr. Prime Minister, go around me once."
"Just this once!"
"Next time, I won't dare."
"Um?"
Ding Wei snorted coldly, this guy was really shameless, but considering the relationship of benefit transfer, even if he was sullen, he could only give him good words.
"Zizheng, what are you doing?"
"If you are greedy for five thousand guan, if I intercede for you, the most you can do is lose your official position."
"Come to think of it, you have gained a lot in these years. Even if you lose your official position and return to your hometown, you can still become a rich man."
"Master Xiang?"
Hu Ze slowly raised his head and looked at Ding Wei in disbelief.
"well."
Ding Wei sighed again.
"That's fine."
"I will talk to you."
"Zizheng, you probably don't know how important Shibosi is to me."
"Your Majesty once asked me for my opinion on where I am going on my trip this time. Your Majesty was kind enough to give me several choices."
"But, do you know why I chose Shibosi?"
Ding said that he did not give Hu Ze a chance to answer, but asked and answered his own questions.
"Because it's profitable."
"To tell you the truth, the Shipping Department is related to whether I can return to the center."
"so."
"Zizheng, you have to make a choice."
After saying this, Ding Wei remained silent and stood there, patiently waiting for Hu Ze's reply.