Ding Wei glared at Hu Ze with an angry expression. Although he knew that Hu Ze was a little greedy, what he didn't expect was that Hu Ze was more than just a little bit greedy!
In Hu Ze's house in Hangzhou alone, three cartloads of various items, including ivory, gold and silver, and rare treasures worth twenty thousand guan were found.
This should all be your own money!
That's right.
As Hu Ze's protective umbrella, it is only natural that the people below should pay tribute to the protective umbrella.
However, Ding Wei did not expect that the number Hu Ze concealed was so large.
The 20,000 yuan worth of things were only from Hu Ze's residence in Hangzhou.
Who knows how many more there will be in Yongkang (Jinhua), Hu Ze’s hometown?
Yongkang is not far from Hangzhou, so it is very convenient to transport things back.
"Tell me the truth, how much have you been greedy for?"
"Did you do the fire in the warehouse?"
"ah?"
"Also, who are the conspirators?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Ze was instantly dumbfounded.
This...this is different from what we discussed before!
According to the secret agreement between him and Ding Wei, the case ends with him and will not bring harm to his family.
Yongkang's hometown has agreed not to investigate.
"Um?"
Following Ding Wei's angry groan, Hu Ze suddenly understood the point.
Complicity is the point!
What the Prime Minister means is that the disaster will not harm his family.
Indeed, Hu Ze's guess was correct.
Ding said that he had to pull out the carrot and bring out the mud, and turn the warehouse fire case into a major case and a nest case.
Just a nonsense can't satisfy his appetite.
Only by completing major and serious cases can we attract the attention of the officials and create a sense of presence in front of them.
The sense of existence is an extremely important thing.
Coming to Hangzhou means staying away from the center. Ding Wei, who was the prime minister, knew how many things happened every day in the Song Dynasty and how many letters were delivered to the capital.
If he doesn't make any noise, the officials will probably forget about him over time.
Of course, Ding Wei would not tell Hu Ze directly about these things. Hu Ze needed to understand these things himself.
"I'm going to report the Fuyang Xie family!"
While talking, Hu Ze secretly apologized to Xie Tao.
'Thank you, Censor, you can't blame me.'
'This is all forced by the Prime Minister!'
It is well known that maritime trade is profitable, especially for wealthy families in coastal areas.
Of course, knowing is one thing, and whether to participate is another.
For those top wealthy families, they can still reap enough profits without personally participating in transoceanic trade.
After all, they control the distribution channels and supply channels.
The geese have to be plucked when they pass by.
By doing this, the top wealthy families can not only share the huge profits of sea trade, but also avoid the risks of sea trade.
However, it is only limited to the top wealthy families.
Such as the Qian family of Wuyue.
During the Five Dynasties, the Qian family of Wuyue dominated the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, so they would naturally not forget sea trade.
Although the Wuyue Qian family was no longer in glory, the Song Dynasty treated the Wu Yue Qian family very well due to their active contribution.
In addition, due to the management of several generations of the Wuyue Qian family, even though the Wuyue Qian family is not currently the ruler of the Wuyue region, the Wuyue Qian family is still the top wealthy family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Hu Ze is a native of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, and no one knows the influence of the Qian family better than him. Throughout the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, the influence of the Qian family in Wuyue is absolutely unmatched.
Therefore, of course, he cannot afford to offend a wealthy family like the Qian family.
But the Fuyang Xie family is different.
The Xie family moved to Fuyang only a few decades ago, and their background is still shallow. Moreover, the real rise of the Xie family is due to Xie Tao.
Before Xie Tao, although the three generations above had held official positions, they were all local officials under the Qian family of Wuyue.
The quality is not high.
It was not until Xie Tao rose through the ranks in recent years that the influence of the Xie family gradually increased. It was also because of this that the Xie family was officially integrated into Fuyang.
It is not wrong at all to describe the Xie family in Fuyang as having a shallow foundation.
Of course, a rising wealthy family like the Xie family cannot be like the Qian family. They can only follow the Qian family and drink some soup.
Xie Tao's younger brother Xie Tan was deeply involved in maritime trade.
Hu Ze was also dragged into the trap by Xie Tan.
Therefore, when Hu Ze reported on Mr. Xie, he felt that Mr. Xie was easy to bully, and at the same time he could avenge his hatred.
"Fuyang Xie family?"
Ding Wei frowned: "But the Xie Yushi family?"
"Exactly!"
Immediately afterwards, Hu Ze told Ding Wei and Liu Maoqin who were sitting aside to listen to the trial, including how Xie Tan dragged him into the water and how the two parties were divided.
In addition to the Xie family, Hu Ze also brought out several small families.
"very good."
After a long while, Ding Wei nodded with satisfaction. He was very satisfied with what Hu Ze explained.
Especially the Xie family in Fuyang.
Xie Tao was a very naughty guy. He had wanted to treat him for a long time. Now that he was cured, Hu Ze directly handed the knife to his hand.
All it takes is one poke and the Xie family is doomed.
"Envoy Liu, in my opinion, all of these people should be summoned here for interrogation."
"I wonder what Ambassador Liu Zhong thinks?"
Before formally issuing the order, Ding Wei did not forget to consult Liu Maoqin. After all, he was a popular figure in the eyes of the officials.
Even if he is in a humble position, he cannot be ignored.
"It's all up to your husband to make the decision!"
Liu Maoqin knew his position very well. He came to Hangzhou not so much to investigate cases, but to supervise.
Originally, he was a little worried about whether Ding Wei would cover up.
But now, he is completely relieved.
Now, even if he does nothing, he can still follow behind and take the credit.
Liu Maoqin vaguely remembered that the official family didn't seem to like Xie Yushi very much.
Coincidentally, Mr. Xie was also involved in the affairs of the Shipping Department.
Taking advantage of this case to bring down Xie Tao is exactly what the officials want.
"In that case, I will make the decision."
After saying this, Ding Wei gave instructions to the officials on the side.
"Here comes someone."
"Arrest all the relevant persons mentioned by the criminal officer Hu Ze and take them to prison!"
Following Ding Wei's order, the city of Hangzhou instantly fell into chaos.
All those families involved in sea trade are frightened.
Ding said he was no better than others, he was a former prime minister.
Even his crony Hu Ze was arrested. What is this?
This is Zhuge Liang killing Ma Su with tears!
Who knows if he will be the next Hu Ze?
the other side.
The emissary sent by Lei Yungong also arrived in Hangzhou. According to Lei Yungong's wishes, the emissary immediately visited Liu Maoqin after arriving in Hangzhou.
However, the emissary was dumbfounded.
His mission when he was sent to Hangzhou was to investigate the Xie family's seizure of civilian land.
As a result, Xie himself revealed the problem before he started investigating. It can be said that he had completed half of the task before it even started.
Once Xie Tao's younger brother goes to jail, shouldn't he let him mess around with the rest?