Zhao Ning got up early on the fifth day of October.

He drank a lot of wine at Qian's house last night and was still a little dizzy. He drank some tea, ate some cakes, and sat for a while doing simple exercises before he felt relieved.

"Official, Lieutenant Wang would like to see you."

"Let him in."

After Wang Zonglio came in, he said: "Guan family, what's the matter with Xuan Chen?"

"About the mass production of sea salt, I have reached an agreement with Miss Qian. You have to arrange for people to help her settle the local affairs in Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Don't let them be controlled by others. The sea salt matter is related to the War of Song and Xia, which is a major military and national matter.

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"When did the official family reach an agreement with Lady Qian?" Wang Zonglio was greatly surprised. "Could it be that the official family went to see Lady Qian last night?"

"has a problem?"

"No problem, I just think it's not appropriate for an official to go to the home of an unmarried girl so late at night."

"Hey, I said Lieutenant Wang is actually concerned about me."

"Haha, the official family, aren't you worried that the rich lady won't be able to marry in the future?"

"You should worry more about me about the implementation of the banknote transfer in the north. This matter is of great importance. If it cannot be handled well, I can still care about family ties, but Gao Qiu and the others are watching you every day!"

"Guan Jia, Gao Qiu is not a good person. You must not believe him!"

At this time, Wang Huaiji said at the door: "Guan family, Captain Gao wants to see you."

"Xuan come in."

Wang Zonglio immediately became energetic: "Guan Jia, I will reveal the true face of that villain Gao Qiu in front of you today..."

"You should retreat first."

"Guan Jia, I..."

"Gao Qiu and I have important matters to discuss."

"This... I will retire."

Wang Zongliu reluctantly left Wende Hall and met Gao Qiu at the gate of Wende Hall.

As soon as Gao Qiu saw Wang Zonglio, a smile broke out on his face and he rushed towards him: "Wang Taiwei!"

Wang Zonglio was shocked: "Get away!"

"Oh, Lieutenant Wang, I'm just kidding you, don't take it seriously."

"Ahem..."

Zhao Guan's voice came from the hall, and Gao Qiu hurried in.

"Official family."

"What's the matter?"

"The interrogation is out."

Zhao Ning took it over and took a look, his face immediately darkened and became more and more gloomy: "Is this true?"

"It's not yet certain whether what she said is true or false."

"Have you found this Wang Xiucai?"

"They said they got separated while entering the city, and they have sent people to look for him."

"Wang Huaiji."

"Guan family, what's the matter?"

"Where is Mr. Zhang Jun?"

"Xianggong Zhang left for Jingzhao Mansion yesterday, and Xianggong Zong and Xianggong Li also went back separately."

"Go, tell my uncle, Mr. Xianggong and Mr. Zhao are coming, go quickly!"

"yes!"

"You quickly send someone to find that Wang Xiucai. You have to turn the capital upside down to find him. He is the most critical person!"

"Yes!" Gao Qiu was about to go out when he came back, "Your Majesty, do you want to capture that Zhang Wencai?"

"Don't arrest him yet, so as not to alert the enemy. Monitor him closely. If he wants to escape, do it easily."

"Yes! I will do it now!"

After Gao Qiu went out, he was the only one left in the Hall of Wende, and he felt as if a stormy sea was rolling in his chest.

He remembered very clearly that during the Third Battle of Song and Jin Dynasties, the Yan'an Prefecture reported to the army that the number of dead in the battle was as many as 120,000.

One hundred thousand people were even beheaded by the Jin army and piled into the Jingguan.

Before the Third Song-Jin War broke out, recruitment propaganda went out about thirty guan pension for the war dead, and countless people were willing to sell their lives in exchange for 30 guan.

In this era, many backward places have a small-scale peasant economy and are self-sufficient. Many people may have never seen consistent money in their lives.

What can you do for those who died serving our country?

In addition to setting up a Martyrs' Shrine to commend the world, perhaps the most practical thing is to provide sufficient pensions!

Zhao Ning walked back and forth in Wende Palace. He didn't know how many times he had walked.

He couldn't stop. It seemed that as soon as he stopped, his emotions would erupt like a volcano, making him uncontrollable.

One life, thirty strings!

One sheep, ninety!

What a fucking irony in this world!

A ninety-pound sheep can be bought by powerful men without blinking an eye.

They took the money from a human life without batting an eyelid!

After waiting for a while, the overwhelming emotion in my heart was finally slowly suppressed.

Zhang Shuye and Zhao Ding are here.

Zhao Ning silently showed the confession to the two of them.

After the two of them read it, their expressions changed drastically.

At this time, Xixia had gained huge profits from two years of business, and mobilized people in the Hengshan area to smelt iron and hoard grain and grass. It was extremely ambitious!

It is only a matter of time before the next war breaks out between Song and Xia.

And if the Northwestern Forbidden Army's embezzlement of pension funds is true, how many people will be involved?

This is only in Yan'an Prefecture on Yanyan Road. Will this happen in other places as well?

At a time when foreign aggression is becoming increasingly acute, if there is a large-scale reorganization of the army, it will undoubtedly be...

Zhang Shuye said: "Why has no one ever reported this matter? Such a big matter cannot be airtight."

Zhao Ding said: "The people are afraid of officials. As long as the people can get a little bit, they will not meddle. Since the people do not complain to the officials, many things are unclear, and the lower-level officials will not risk their careers by meddling in their own affairs."

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It can be said that Zhao Ding explained the essence of officialdom in the Song Dynasty in a few simple sentences.

He continued: "Moreover, this matter may be very involved. It cannot be done by one or two people. It may also form a network of relationships, and the key figures at every node of this network have taken money."

When he said this, Zhang Shuye took a deep breath.

Zhang Shuye said: "It is impossible for Mr. Zhang not to know."

The three of them were silent, and Zhao Ning said: "He has his difficulties."

Yes, Zhang Jun has Zhang Jun's difficulties.

Could it be that if Zhang Jun knew about it, there would be a strict investigation?

Zhang Jun has the responsibility he bears. The Sixth Route of the Northwest Forbidden Army is under his control, and he has to maintain the entire plate.

What if once a thorough investigation is made, the matter becomes a big deal, the market collapses, and the Xixia army invades the country?

You know, Song and Jin had just ceased war.

In the past period, if the northwest collapsed, it meant that the Jin Kingdom might launch another large-scale war at any time regardless of the cost.

The suffering in Zhang Jun's heart is probably not something that ordinary people can understand.

Zhao Ning asked: "Mr. Uncle Ye, do you want to investigate this matter?"

Zhang Shuye frowned and said: "The case of Xi Gong and Liu Guangshi will definitely stir up waves in the northwest. If this matter is investigated seriously now, I am most worried that some of the upper-level generals of the Northwest Forbidden Army will defect to Xixia."

Zhao Ding said: "But if there is no investigation, no matter how many new troops the imperial court sends, it will not help. The Western Xia Dynasty is getting stronger. If our military affairs in the northwest of the Song Dynasty are like this, how will we fight the Xixia people in the future, and how will we fight the Jin people?"

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"Investigate! Get to the bottom of it!" Zhao Ning said in a sonorous and forceful tone, "I promised thirty war dead, not a penny less! Even if it means digging a hole in the northwest boundary, I will investigate this matter

It must be clear and clear!”

"Go and report Yang Yizhong, the Military Governor's Office will personally send someone to investigate!"

Just when Zhao Ning made up his mind to conduct a strict investigation, an extremely urgent secret report came from the Kingdom of Jin.

On September 28, Liu Yu received the official canonization of the Jin Kingdom and became the Emperor of Qi.
Chapter completed!