The next day, before the morning court, Emperor Ning was having breakfast in the Yangshen Temple. There were no dishes on the table, just a bowl of hot porridge and two plates of side dishes. However, there were unknown amounts of expensive food added to the porridge.
He picked up a small spoon and drank the ingredients, shaking his head: "With so many things, it's not as delicious as plain porridge."
Hearing this, the official of the Shangshi Bureau who was in charge of catering was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I will go and prepare the porridge right now."
Emperor Ning waved his hand: "I just mentioned it casually and will do it tomorrow. Get up."
Hearing this, the Shangshi Bureau official breathed a sigh of relief and slowly stood up.
Not long after, Bai Chang walked in from outside the hall and moved directly to the table.
Emperor Ning put the spoon back into the bowl, frowned slightly, and asked in a deep voice: "How is it? Have you found out?"
Bai Chang didn't answer, instead he lowered his eyebrows and looked around.
Emperor Ning quickly understood what he meant and waved his sleeves lightly: "Everyone, please step aside."
Soon, there were only two guarding eunuchs left in the health palace. Bai Chang bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, according to the investigation of the Star Guards, those eight people are all Jianghu people and desperadoes. They were reviewed by secret sentries in the city.
, I am sure I just entered Kyoto City yesterday, and I haven’t found any information related to the person behind the scenes.”
"This kid Tang Ji is causing trouble everywhere, and there are probably a lot of people who hate him, but Qin'er and the Yang family are still more suspicious." Ning Huang breathed a little heavier, exhaled the turbid breath, shook his head and said: "That's all.
Since I failed to track down the murderer, I have no choice but to compensate that boy. Have you drafted the imperial edict that you ordered yesterday?"
"Your Majesty, it has been drawn up." Bai Chang bowed and replied.
Just at this time, a young eunuch shouted outside the door: "Your Majesty, you can go to court!"
"Change it!" Emperor Ning stopped eating and slowly stood up without saying a word. As he walked towards the palace door, he asked, "How is the situation at the Ministry of Finance?"
Bai Chang followed him and whispered back: "Your Majesty, you can take action at any time."
Emperor Ning's expression became serious, he narrowed his eyes slightly and looked forward, and replied in a deep voice: "Let the imperial army wait outside the palace."
...
Because he was assassinated again yesterday, Tang Ji couldn't sleep well at night. He had dark circles under his eyes in the morning and was wandering feebly on the palace road. Suddenly he saw an acquaintance in front of him, and he quickly waved and said hello: "Master Chen!
"
When Chen Zehan heard this familiar shout, he turned around quickly and saw Tang Jihou walking over quickly: "Master Tang, I heard that someone was assassinated yesterday? Are there any injuries? These assassins are so bold that they actually committed crimes in the street!
"
Tang Ji looked at the other party with suspicion. Did the news of his assassination spread so quickly?
But the next second, Chen Zehan answered his question.
"You don't know that His Majesty was furious in the morning about this matter. He also ordered the Imperial Guards in the city to strengthen their vigilance and increase the number of patrols." When Chen Zehan said this, he couldn't help but cast an envious look at him again. His Majesty rarely did this.
Officials come forward, let alone speak for a ninth-grade official.
Tang Ji is probably the first!
No, he may be the first since the founding of the People's Republic of China!
Tang Ji rubbed his head helplessly. Being assassinated was not a glorious thing. Is it necessary to make it known to the whole city?
The two walked into Shangshu Province. Tang Ji found several forbidden soldiers standing outside the Hubu Yamen. He glanced inside and found that there were countless soldiers wearing armor inside. He couldn't help asking: "Hubu is making a fuss."
Is it so lively?"
Chen Zehan nodded: "It is true that there are rats, and each one is fatter than the other. Early in the morning, His Majesty was angry not only because Master Tang was assassinated, but also because of the corruption in the Ministry of Revenue. Song Kui, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was pointed at by Your Majesty.
After cursing for a full quarter of an hour, more than ten people, from the principal to the two ministers, were thrown into the prison, and almost half of the household was overthrown."
Having said this, Chen Zehan couldn't help but feel a little lucky. Fortunately, he was not transferred to the household department, otherwise he would definitely be implicated.
Tang Ji was slightly shocked. No wonder after going back last night, Li Yu told himself that Song Kui was called to the palace by His Majesty. He did not expect that such a serious corruption case would occur. The Ministry of Revenue was in contact with the treasury. He reached into the treasury. These dozen people
An official is bound to die in a dead end without any discussion.
But having said that, the corruption in the Ministry of Revenue had nothing to do with them as officials from the Ministry of Works. The two of them just stood there and watched the excitement for a while, then walked back to the Yamen of the Ministry of Works.
As soon as he entered the courtyard of the Ministry of Industry, Tang Ji was surrounded by many officials.
"Master Tang, are you okay? This assassin is so bold, he actually assassinated you on the street!"
"Master Tang, you need to bring two more guards with you when you go out in the future. If you can't find them, my son-in-law is strong and strong, so he will be a good guard for you!"
"Master Zhu, I thought you were going to betroth your daughter to Master Tang, hahaha, but it's great to see that Master Tang is fine."
"Yes, yes, Master Tang is a pillar of talent. If something happens, our country, Ning, will suffer huge losses!"
"..."
Listening to everyone's concerns, Tang Ji had no choice but to politely return the favor.
In an instant, a figure walked out of the government office on the side and said in a deep voice: "Are you all idle? Or have I indulged you too much?"
When everyone heard Chen Jue's scolding, they all shut their mouths and ran to their own offices.
Chen Jue shook his head and turned his attention to Tang Ji. He suddenly felt pity and walked slowly to him, stretched out his hand and patted his shoulder: "I really like you!"
"Alas~" Chen Jue sighed again and walked straight to the room in front of him.
Tang Ji was stunned by the sudden "I like you" and looked at the other person's back in confusion.
No way!
This old man will not exercise his superior's power over him. Although he is fair and tender, the key point is that he is a man, a male boss and a male subordinate? Is it possible that this old man has some special hobby?
This is not a romance film about an island country!
Just when he was thinking about how to escape Chen Jue's clutches and not become the leading actor or heroine, several forbidden soldiers suddenly walked in from outside the courtyard, followed by two eunuchs.
Chen Zehan couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Could it be that someone in their Ministry of Industry was corrupt and perverting the law?
Just when he was thinking wildly, he suddenly heard his name being read. He hurriedly stepped forward and shouted: "Eunuch Qin, have you made a mistake? I have been an official in the dynasty for more than ten years and have never received more money."
The imperial court only has a copper plate, but he is diligent and down-to-earth in his work!"
The eunuch whose arm was grabbed looked suspicious and took a step back to throw away his hand: "Master Chen, what are you doing? I'm here to announce the order, why don't you kneel down quickly to accept it!"
What?
Accept the order?
Chen Zehan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was not arrested, he had indeed been bribed by his subordinates when he was in the Ministry of Revenue. At that time, he had a full fifteen taels of silver. He went to a brothel that day and ordered two girls. Fortunately,
It wasn't something that had happened. I didn't think about it any more and quickly fell to my knees.
Eunuch Qin turned his attention to Tang Ji again and urged: "Master Tang, I have accepted the order!"
Tang Ji shook the evil Chen Jue out of his mind, blinked his eyes, and pointed at himself: "Still have me?"