I sat on the chair next to Quan Jue's desk and said: "As you can see, this is the benefit that natural science brings to mankind. Whether it is military or civilian, it is inseparable from the development of science and technology. Lin'an University, Royal Academy of Sciences To become a frontier base for driving the scientific and technological revolution, I plan to launch a scientific and technological revolution starting next year. This revolution will definitely change everyone’s understanding of the world, will bring about earth-shaking changes to our country, and will also become the foundation of our country. The key to whether we can move towards ZTE,”
Shi Yan said: "Your Majesty, if this is done, why worry about Mongolia not being destroyed?"
I smiled and said: "Dear dear friends, although the Mongols are the number one enemy of our dynasty at present, the ZTE I am talking about does not completely mean the annihilation of Mongolia. Recovering the mountains and rivers is only the basis of ZTE. The ZTE I am talking about is to make me great. The Song Dynasty has long stood at the pinnacle of the world,"
“The pinnacle of the world,”
"Yes, our land of China was once called the Celestial Empire. The Celestial Empire should be in a leading position in all aspects. To achieve this, technology is indispensable. The development of science and technology is the guarantee of leadership, and education is the foundation of leadership. "
"Your Majesty has great talents and great plans, and I can't wait to wait," Shi Yanzhi praised sincerely. Among their older generation of generals, they only wanted to regain the old mountains and rivers of the past. As for what is the pinnacle of the world, they have no concept. In the early Tang Dynasty, The so-called style of the Celestial Dynasty during that period is well known to everyone. If I use the Celestial Dynasty as a metaphor, they will understand it better.
"Shi Aiqing, you can visit the laboratory's military sandbox production later. Although it is not high-tech, I think it can become one of the compulsory courses at the Military University,"
With the completion of the restructuring of the Forbidden Army and the successful trial production of muskets earlier, I already have a certain degree of confidence in destroying the so-called invincible Mongolian cavalry. No matter how powerful the Mongols are, the master of cold weapons will not be the enemy of firearms. , I believe that the power of science and technology will be far greater than the power of warriors. As an American military officer later said, the Chinese scientist cannot be allowed to return to China. He can at least be worth the strength of three divisions.
The year is approaching, and each department is busy at different times. The busiest one is the household department. Statistical reports of various data must be completed at the end of the year, so they have to work overtime every day to prepare various reports. The staff department is busy with year-end reports to officials. The evaluation of the Ministry of Rites was also not easy for Ma Tingluan. Arranging ministers stationed abroad to return to Beijing to report on their duties was also extremely labor-intensive. Among the original ministries of the imperial court, only the Privy Council and the Zhongshu Ministry of Finance were divided because their main tasks were divided a lot by the Military Affairs Council and the Government Affairs Council. They seemed very laid-back, and people in these two departments knew very well that it wouldn't be long before they would be absorbed by the new department.
Compared with the previous few months, I have been quite leisurely. Originally, I was worried about the war between Gundam and Jianxiaofuzhai in central Sichuan. However, due to the bad weather in Sichuan this year and the Mongolians strengthening their defense, Gundam and others combined Finally, only half of the plan was implemented before it came to a standstill.
For several days in a row, Fang Ling and I visited the scenic spots in Lin'an and bought a lot of items, food and supplies. Fang Ling was going back to visit relatives in his clan, so it was natural for him to bring more gifts, and Chengwei The escort agency itself is an ancient logistics company. To ordinary people, these luggages are seriously overweight, but in their eyes, it is extremely easy.
Of course, I also packed a jar of the newly brewed high-strength liquor for Fang Ling. This high-strength liquor may be the most in-demand goods in Lin'an City these days. In Tongle Building, only one jar of liquor is provided every night, and each table has customers. Only one bowl is allowed. Xiao Tian told me that this is the hunger sales method he learned from me. In fact, the first batch of liquor brewed by Quanjue is only about ten jars. It can be imagined that the number of people in Tonglelou these days is Business is as good as it was when MSG was first launched.
Reluctantly, Fang Ling said goodbye to me, took big and small bags, and returned to his hometown with the main staff of the Chengwei Escort Bureau to celebrate the New Year. Spring Festival Transport armies have been around since ancient times. In ancient times, people could only rely on horses, carriages, or even cars to return home. On foot, the time spent on the road is much longer. Although there are fewer people on the road, the hardship is even greater. Especially when encountering bad weather, the hardship is unspeakable, but even if it is Even if it’s difficult, it’s inevitable to go home to celebrate the New Year. This is the Chinese people’s attachment to home, which has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
On the night I sent Fang Ling away, I received an investigation report about Jiang Yundi from the Longya Intelligence Department. After Lu Xiufu transferred to the Military Academy, part of the work of the Longya Intelligence Department was handed over to Yuan Ji and Lan Yu. Shen Mo came to do it.
"Guan family, Mr. Yuan wants to see you." I was just about to give instructions on the memorial when Xiao Qi came to report.
"Really, Xuan,"
Yuan Ji came here at night, so he certainly wouldn't have the wrong intention.
"Your Majesty, this is the investigation report on the Jiang Yundi case," Yuan Ji saluted and handed me a report.
After reading it, I roughly understood the reason.
Jiang Yundi has been an official for many years and has never been able to buy a house in Lin'an. His wife is the daughter of a large family in Lin'an City. She is quite dissatisfied with this and often makes excuses to say that the new Lin'an University site project is Jiang Yundi's first time in the Ministry of Household Affairs in many years. The project was independently managed, and it happened to be after I strictly enforced the anti-corruption policy. Jiang Yundi was worried that he would not have another chance in the future, so he made up his mind and accepted a house and utensils and furniture as gifts from the contractor.
Yuan Ji saw that I had finished reading and said: "Your Majesty, although this matter is very clear, the only strange thing is that the contractor's boss, the person who paid the bribe, died of excessive drinking a few days ago."
I was a little surprised: "Drinking too much,"
"Exactly,"
"The concentration of liquor on the market is not very high, how could it be?"
"Your Majesty, the big shopkeeper's only hobby is drinking. A few days ago, it happened to be his sixty-eighth birthday. He drank several drinks in excitement, and left that night. According to the news obtained by Long Ya, the big shopkeeper The doctor who treated the patient said that the big shopkeeper’s body had long been emptied by alcohol, and it was considered a miracle that he lived to be sixty-eight years old.”
"From this point of view, it is considered a normal death,"
"Judging from the current situation, it is indeed true,"
Everything seems to be reasonable, and the truth is often hidden behind the flawless appearance. This is my experience when I read detective novels in later generations. If there is another secret, what is the purpose? Jiang Yundi is just a household official. The doctor usually behaves in a low-key manner and rarely gets into trouble with others. Could it be that I am neurotic?
I thought about it and said, "Sir, please continue to investigate this matter secretly. I always feel it is too coincidental."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand," Yuan Ji said, "Your Majesty, did the censor Chen Yizhong tell you about his source of information that day?"
I shook my head, but then I thought: "You said it was an anonymous report, sir, is that what you meant?"
"Your Majesty, I am just guessing whether it may be related to Mr. Chen."
"Chen Yizhong is also considered an important member of the court. He shouldn't have trouble with Jiang Yundi, a small doctor. Jiang,,,,,,"
"Yes, Your Majesty, at the beginning of October, Jiang Shangshu once said that the Grand Master's meeting for several days was against the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers. Although Your Majesty did not express it clearly that day, I think Jia Sidao would have a grudge. In addition, Jiang Shangshu Every time he was at odds with Jia Sidao, Jia Sidao would inevitably be angry and plot to oust him. However, Chen Yizhong was promoted to the court only because of Jia Sidao's recommendation. The connection may or may not be true. "
"Well, I just believe that Jiang Wanli was not involved, so what can Jia Sidao do?"
"Your Majesty, I also believe in Jiang Shangshu's character. Although our court is not jointly responsible, Jiang Shangshu specializes in governing Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism. He does not allow himself to be unclean, and does not allow people around him to be dirty. Jiang Yundi is his nephew. , If I were Mr. Jiang, I would have no choice but to resign to clear my name,"
"Yes, sir, what you said makes sense,"
The interrogation report of Dali Temple was submitted to the court the next day. It was jointly signed by Jia Sidao, the Ministry of Punishment and the Yushitai. It was the same as the investigation results of the Longya Intelligence Department. The bribed items and bribers were basically the same. Jiang Yundi himself also Admitted to taking bribes.
"Your Majesty, how should we deal with this case," Qin Mi, the minister of Dali Temple, said.
"Qin Aiqing, how should we deal with it according to the laws of our court?"
"Your Majesty, according to the laws of our country, the death penalty can be imposed for corruption and bribery cases in which the amount exceeds 1,500 taels."
"How much is the total bribe Jiang Yundi received?"
"Your Majesty, because the bribes Jiang Yundi received were mainly houses. Based on the current housing prices in Lin'an City, including some of the furniture, the total price is between one thousand three hundred taels and one thousand four hundred taels."
When I heard that the total value of Jiang Yundi's bribes was more than 1,300 taels, I saw Jiang Wanli's nervous expression slightly relieved.
"Besides this time, has Jiang Yundi committed any other illegal acts?"
"Your Majesty, it has been verified that there is no such thing."
"Well, Qin Aiqing, for the bribery case of 1,300 taels, according to the laws and practices of our dynasty, how will your Dali Temple sentence it?"
"Your Majesty, this,,,,,,"
I saw Qin Mi hesitate in his words and said loudly: "Qin Mi, tell me."
Qin Mi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, according to the law, you can be sentenced to fifteen years or more in prison. If you follow the practice, this bribery case of more than one thousand taels will basically not be sentenced. "After talking about it, Qin Mi's voice became smaller and smaller.
I immediately understood the reason for Qin Mi's evasiveness. It was because the way I asked the question made him feel embarrassed, because handling things according to law and handling things according to convention are completely different results.
More than 1,000 taels of silver totaled about 500,000 yuan in later generations. To the ministers in the court, it was nothing. In the previous court where corruption was prevalent, they might still be considered "upright officials."
I said with a solemn expression: "My dear friends, please listen to me. I don't want to care about the past practices, but from now on, our court must try and judge cases in accordance with the law, whether it is Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, or all levels. If the government fails to resolve the case in accordance with the law, it will be punished by law."
"Yes, I obey the order,"
"Your Majesty, I have sent you a memorial from Jiang Wanli,"