Zhao Ning stole a glance at Zhu Lian and saw that Zhu Lian was holding back tears. Zhao Ning said kindly: "Chen'er, you are thirteen years old. You have to start learning some things gradually, and you also need to know that your identity is special.

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"As a prince and a heir apparent, there will naturally be countless people who want to get close to you and strive for an official career for themselves. You have to learn to identify them, do you understand?"

Zhao Chen nodded.

"Once some people get close to you, they will use your name to do what they want. There are many things you don't know, so you have to learn to identify them."

"That's what daddy taught you."

"Li Jing deceived his superiors and deceived his subordinates, colluded with smugglers, and violated national law. He has been punished on the spot by me. I will reassign someone to you later."

Zhao Chen's heart trembled, a look of fear appeared on his face, and he said, "Chen'er knows."

"You go down."

"Chen'er excuses himself."

After Zhao Chen left, Zhu Lian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Guan family, Chen'er is still young."

Zhao Ning did not think about expanding on this issue. After all, Zhao Chen was the prince and Zhu Lian was pregnant. If he wanted to punish Zhao Chen, it would be bad if he irritated Zhu Lian.

Zhao Ning helped Zhu Lian up, hugged Zhu Lian gently, and said, "You don't have to worry, Chen'er's matter has passed. I will find a good teacher for him and educate him well in the future."

"Um."

"You can raise your baby with peace of mind. If you want to eat mutton, I'll keep some of it."

"Thank you, officials."

"Go back and rest. I'll see you after I finish my work."

"Concubine, please retire."

Looking at Zhu Lian's leaving figure, Zhao Ning sighed with emotion, feeling somewhat sorry for Zhu Lian in his heart.

Although Zhao Ning sometimes has a bad temper, he still has a strong sense of family.

What's more, Zhu Lian was the first person to care about him after he traveled through time.

Men, as creatures, have been competing since primitive times. Competition is a male's nature.

But no matter how strong a man is, he still needs tenderness.

Zhao Ning hopes to have a home of his own in this world, and he will take care of this home.

That night, the imperial city commander arrived at the gate of Hongcu's residence.

Zuo Jianyi's doctor Hong Chu was invited to the Imperial City Department for tea.

In the middle of the night, all the involved businessmen recruited by Hong Chu were invited to the Imperial City Division.

In addition, ten officials involved were arrested.

Of course, there are far more officials involved than this.

Early in the morning on the fourth day of October, a complete confession was placed on Zhao Ning's desk.

Of course, there are still several copies placed on the desks of the governors of the East Prefecture.

The smuggling chains slowly surfaced.

It involves the smuggling of tea, salt, sheep, horses and other items from Tokyo City to Qingyuan Prefecture and Zhending Prefecture in the north. The amount of money involved is shocking.

On this day, Cai Mao, who had just returned from Huaixi, was going to the palace to report on the situation in Huaixi, but was pulled to the political hall.

On the way to the political hall, Cai Mao asked Li Chunyou: "What happened?"

Li Chunyou said with a bitter look on his face: "Smuggling."

"smuggling?"

"A group of sheep were smuggled from the north."

"really?"

"We've all arrived at the official's royal ranch!" When he said this, Li Chunyou almost cried.

Judging from the current situation of this smuggling incident, the imperial court will never turn it into a major event and turn it into a trivial matter.

It is no secret that Hong Chu belongs to the old school. The old school is more or less slowly turning its attention to the prince, starting from the prince, to fight against the New Deal faction.

But now, the smuggling case has swollen the face of the old school again.

I don't know how many officials on the Northern Line will be investigated and punished now.

Cai Mao's face also darkened.

Damn you! I just came back from Huaixi, and before I can calm down, you gave me such a big surprise!

Li Chunyou sighed: "I heard that Luo Jing also smuggled some of it."

That’s the stronghold of the old school!

After Sima Guang and his group resigned, they all stayed idle in Luojing.

If Luo Jing is also involved in a group of officials, the New Deal faction will probably take this opportunity to dismiss officials en masse.

After Cai Mao walked in, he and Li Chunyou found a place to sit down.

Wang Zongliu, the president of Dasong Bank, sat in a corner and drank a cup of tea. The others had already come in.

"Xianggong Cai is back."

"Xianggong Cai."

Cai Mao returned the courtesy one by one.

Wang Zonglio yawned and said: "Everyone, let's get to the point quickly. The smuggling of 700,000 yuan is all copper coins. Don't waste your time!"

Xu Han said: "Everyone, today's topic is about smuggling. Please take a look at the documents in front of you first."

Everyone picked it up and started to read it. After reading it, everyone's face showed a look of shock.

Shao Pu, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, said: "This needs to be investigated strictly! It needs to be investigated strictly!"

Wang Zongliu glanced at Shao Pu, tilted his mouth, showed a sarcastic smile, and said lightly: "Okay, Minister Shao, the investigation has begun now. Today's discussion is to come up with strategies to curb the outflow of copper coins."

"Copper coins flowing out?"

"Let me tell you what you, the Minister of Household Affairs, are doing. This smuggling is obviously the outflow of copper coins!" Wang Zonglio became a little impatient. "It was the Jin people who deliberately sucked away our copper coins. Didn't you see it?"

Being offended by Wang Zongli, Shao Pu immediately refused to be outdone. Civil servants like him, who had risen through the imperial examinations step by step, looked down on relatives like Wang Zongli the most.

He said: "Wang Taiwei, what does the smuggling matter have to do with my household department? If you have the ability, you can stop it!"

"Master! Look! Look at this man. As an official of the imperial court, he actually said such words!" Wang Zonglio immediately looked like he hated iron, "Is this what an official of the Song Dynasty said?

!The current outflow of copper coins is a loss for the Song Dynasty. As His Majesty’s ministers, we should share His Majesty’s worries!”

Shao Pu was unconvinced and said: "Wang Taiwei, why didn't I share your Majesty's worries?"

"How can you share His Majesty's worries?"

"Why didn't I share your worries for Your Majesty?"

Wang Zongliu wiped the saliva from his face, increased his force, and sprayed towards Shao Pu: "How can you share your Majesty's worries?"

"Why didn't I share your worries for Your Majesty?"

"..."

Soon, Wang Zonglio's people and Shao Pu's people joined in.

For a time, the political hall was filled with saliva.

Zhao Ding said loudly: "Quiet!"

Everyone became quiet now.

Zhao Ding said: "Everyone, this matter involves the outflow of copper coins. Copper coins are the foundation of trade. If it is not resolved, it may shake the foundation of the Song Dynasty's trade. If you have anything to say today, please feel free to speak."

Quiet, no one spoke.

After a while, Zhao Ding said: "Mr. Cai, do you have anything to say?"

Cai Mao rubbed his throat and said, "This matter is very serious."

Everyone murmured in their hearts: Isn’t this nonsense!

Cai Mao emphasized again: "This matter is very serious and must be investigated strictly!"

Zhao Ding nodded and agreed. He said: "Strict investigation is indeed necessary, but strict investigation alone is not enough to eliminate it."

The atmosphere suddenly reached a tense moment.
Chapter completed!