There is a report on Zhao Ning's desk, which was asked by the Imperial City Secretary last night.

After Nie Chang read the report, he immediately said: "Guan family, I'm afraid most of the official accounts have problems."

"You're right, this is just one of the things we discovered. There will only be more that we haven't discovered."

Nie Chang said: "If I remember correctly, the purpose of building officialdom is to recruit private business companies. The salaries of these workers should be paid by private business companies."

"The problem arises here. The private trading company does not pay salaries. Otherwise, why would this family come all the way to the capital?"

Nie Chang, who has been dealing with corrupt officials for many years, immediately turned around and said: "It seems that those who cultivate officialdom are trading companies composed of local rich and powerful people. Even if no money is paid and the people want to sue, the local government will

If it is not accepted, someone from the local government must have collected the money."

"Then how do you think this matter should be investigated?"

"Inspecting local trading companies is the responsibility of the local government. It is not the responsibility of the Su Provincial Yuan. If there is no local salary, it means that there are problems with the local trading companies. If there are problems with the local commercial companies, it means that the government is not managing it well. Some people are using their power for personal gain. This is what the Su Provincial Yuan should be responsible for.

Yes, so I think the key point is to investigate the local officials."

"Zhang Jiucheng is coordinating the entire official system. Ask him to send people to cooperate with your people."

"yes."

"The mother and son were caught near Tokyo City from Shangdang to the capital. It is not easy to chase them from Hebei to the capital!" Zhao Ning sighed, "What does it mean to be able to do this?"

Nie Chang replied: "It means that I have sent greetings to all checkpoints in various states to pay attention to the mother and son, probably in the name of wanted criminals."

"What level of official can do this?"

"It is definitely higher than the prefect, otherwise it would be impossible to issue orders quickly across multiple state capitals."

"So, this matter needs to be investigated closely. The other party probably doesn't know that the person is already in the Imperial City Division. Don't alert the enemy, but quietly send someone to the party to find the person quickly. It's best to find the key person and check behind the scenes.

"

"Yes, I know!"

"Send a trustworthy person over there who dares to do things and offend others." Zhao Ning said, "I have a vague feeling that there is something not simple behind this matter."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The people I sent there are all people who dare to risk their lives."

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Shangdang has light snow.

"Commander Zhang, the Shangdang is ahead." Liu Zhenfang handed over the kettle, "Let's have a drink of water."

After Zhang Xun took a sip of water, he saw some people looming in the wind and snow in front of him.

"Let's go into the city before dark."

They started to continue on their way.

The majestic Taihang Mountains are already covered with snow.

At the foot of the mountain, in an inconspicuous place, some unremarkable people spontaneously walked to the front and took out a garden.

There is a tall stone monument in the garden. The wintersweet trees around the stone monument are in full bloom, and their fragrance is blowing in the wind.

The words "Heroes are immortal" on the stone tablet are still vigorous and powerful.

The crowd swept away the snow in front of the stone monument, and some people were still talking.

Some people saluted the stone tablet.

Liu Zhenfang looked at it from a distance and asked, "What are they doing?"

"That was the tomb of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Shangdang in the third year of Jingkang. They were sweeping the tombs."

"It turns out to be a mausoleum for fallen soldiers. Let's go and pay our respects."

Everyone walked over and got off their horses.

The surrounding Bailian danced in the wind and snow, as if those departed heroes had returned.

After the prayers were completed, Zhang Xun and others continued on their way.

In the afternoon, Zhang Xun followed the clues provided by the Huangcheng Division and found Zhujia Village in the south of Shangdang County.

During this Chinese New Year, the village is full of New Year spirit.

Hedong is exempt from taxes and has undergone land reform. It can be seen that the people's harvest is not bad.

Several groups of children were having a snowball fight at the end of the village. When they saw Zhang Xun and others riding horses, they ran over curiously and gathered around to watch.

"What is this?" a child asked, pointing to the horse.

"This is a horse."

"Is this a horse?" the child shouted excitedly, "I only heard about it from my private school teacher, but this is the first time I've seen it!"

"Child, let me ask you, are your parents here?"

"inside."

The child pointed into the village.

However, at this time, some adults in the village ran out, hugged their children and ran into the house.

Soon, everyone was gone.

Zhang Xun, a man who had caught corrupt officials in various places, immediately sensed something was wrong.

He had seen this situation more than once.

He walked to the village and said, "We are from the government. We are here to check the population and ensure that the chief comes out."

Not long after, the door of a house opened, and a middle-aged man came out, walked over, bowed and said: "I am the security chief here, may I ask which yamen Shangguan is from?"

Liu Zhenfang took out his waistband and said, "Let me show it to you. Do you understand?"

The security guard looked at the silver waist badge, was stunned for a moment, and said: "We just checked the population last month, why do we need to check again today? I didn't receive a notice!"

"Don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked. Call everyone out? Go quickly!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

After a while, everyone in the village was called out.

Old people were holding crutches, women were holding children, and young people were also coming out.

There were a few people squatting aside and eating steamed buns.

"We are from the government!" Liu Zhenfang said, "Let me ask you, who among you has participated in cultivating officialdom?"

Everyone was confused.

A young man stood up and said, "I have participated."

Several other middle-aged men also stood up and said, "I've been involved too."

"Have your salaries been paid?"

"It's... it's gone." The young man who stood up just now stammered.

Liu Zhenfang walked over and said, "What's your name?"

The young man replied: "My name is Zhu Wugui."

"Come, come here and come with me to talk."

Zhu Wugui hesitated and did not dare to go there.

"Don't worry, I don't eat people."

Zhu Wugui then walked over, and Liu Zhenfang asked privately: "How many months have you been doing this?"

"I did it for six months."

"How many were given?"

"Several times."

"How many times?"

"Three passes!"

"Okay, I understand, you can go back."

"Can I go back?"

"Let's go back."

After Zhu Wugui returned, Liu Zhenfang called another person.

"May I have your name?"

"My name is Zhu Sanchang."

"How many months have you been doing this?"

"For six months, our village went together."

"How much did you receive?"

"I've made it...I've made it five times."

"You all gave out the same amount?"

"Yes, it is."

"You go back."
Chapter completed!