If it was said that Emperor Liu had some restraint regarding Xungui's situation, he could even calm down and listen to some detailed reports. However, when Wang Xuanzhen reported the results of his investigation, Emperor Liu stopped pretending.
He was not furious or hysterical, but his attitude was dull, a kind of indifferent and perfunctory. He did not inquire about the specific situation in detail, but simply accepted the list of prisoners submitted by Wang Xuanzhen.
Such a reaction was a good thing for Wang Xuanzhen. He did not have to face Emperor Liu's questioning, which reduced the risk of being confused. But for Wang Jien, the mood was not so satisfactory. The official's report to him was to inquire into the details and investigate the details.
But that brat Wang Xuanzhen didn't even ask. The difference in treatment was too obvious. Could it be that the officials would rather trust the newcomers than the old slave himself?
When Wang Jien's heart was filled with soreness, Emperor Liu asked again: "What is the public opinion of the people of Xijing City towards Kang Ning Gu these days?"
This question was naturally asked to Wang Jien. After all, monitoring public opinion in Gyeonggi is one of the main responsibilities of the Imperial City Department. However, when I mentioned it at this time, I really asked Wang Jien. During this period, he has focused all his energy on those honorary officials.
After digging into your situation, you have no time to pay attention to the comments of ordinary people. They are all farts, and their words are just like farts. They are not worthy of attention...
His heart was churning, but Wang Jien didn't panic at all. With a quick thought, he calmly reported: "Going back to the official family, after all, Kang Ning is a famous businessman all over the world. The Kang family can be said to be deeply rooted in the capital. Kang Ning
After being arrested, it is inevitable that there will be some repercussions among the people.
In the past few days, there has been a lot of discussion among the people, and many of them are gloating about the misfortune. Of course, there are also people who are worried about their own lives, especially those who are directly related to the Kang family.
According to investigations, the Kang family employed thousands of people inside and outside the capital. Some of the Kang family's employees gathered to cause trouble, resulting in some riots and several cases of disability.
The specific reason was that even after Kang Ning was arrested, many of the Kang family's properties in the city were closed, causing the employees to lose their jobs and causing trouble. In Nan City, a street run by the Kang family also came to a standstill, causing the entire
The market is a bit depressed, merchants are complaining, and ordinary people are criticizing..."
Wang Jien's words can be regarded as half-truths and half-falsehoods. He just tried his best to recall and expanded the content based on some situations reported by his subordinates. This was not to deceive Emperor Liu, but a "reasonable deduction", and Wang Jien also believed that,
What he reported was what Emperor Liu was willing to listen to, and even if there were some omissions, they could be made up for.
As Wang Jien spoke, Wang Xuanzhen couldn't help but cast a sidelong glance at Wang Jien. It was obvious that he was moved, and he couldn't help but sigh at the old eunuch's boldness and cunning. Naturally, Wang Xuanzhen also understood the problem he was talking about, but if he wanted to
Using this as a way to catch him can easily lead to trouble.
At the same time, with the investigation of Kang Ning's case to this point, the situation has become very clear. Kang Ning and even the entire Kang family are just an introduction. Emperor Liu is obviously concerned about the problems reflected behind it, and he also wants to do something about it.
The main responsibility of the Imperial City Department and the Wude Department is to help Emperor Liu achieve his goals. Under this premise, Kang Ningyu cannot make any mistakes and everything must be done solidly. This is the consciousness of being a minion.
Therefore, not to mention that there are no fatal loopholes in what Wang Jien said, even if there are, I am afraid that they must cooperate to help fill them now. The struggle between the two departments must be on the basis of not missing the emperor's important affairs. Without this understanding, Wang Xuan really can't
I can't hold my position as a military commander.
Emperor Liu naturally did not pay attention to the thoughts of these two kings, but listened carefully to Wang Jien's report. The smile on his old face became more and more obvious, but the arc at the corner of his mouth became more and more like a sickle harvesting lives.
"Where are the other merchants in Beijing? They all take Kang Ning as an example of doing business and buying property. How do they react?" After thinking for a moment, Emperor Liu asked again.
In this regard, Wang Jien almost without thinking, followed Shicai's train of thought and spoke in a deep voice: "The officials are really insightful and aware of every detail. If we talk about the reaction of the people to Kang Ning's arrest, it must be the merchants in Beijing.
However, their reactions are also different. Most of the small businessmen have nothing to do with themselves, while most of the middle-class businessmen are concerned and remain silent.
Of course, among small and medium-sized merchants, there are also those who like to hear about it, because Kang's often bullies and dominates the market, infringing on their business and interests. Now that Kang's has been investigated, many people are running to tell each other and are celebrating...
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"Is there such a thing?" Emperor Liu interrupted Wang Jien and said sarcastically: "It seems that the Kang family is not like what some people said. It is a good businessman and a righteous businessman. And such a
A big businessman can actually affect the prosperity of the market and affect the livelihood of thousands of people. No wonder he is so unscrupulous!"
After saying this, Emperor Liu changed his stern tone and asked calmly: "In terms of influence, a hundred small and medium-sized merchants are probably not as good as one so-called wealthy merchant! Kang Ning is not the only one of the great merchants in the Han Dynasty. It is said that he is as famous as him."
There are several of them, what are their reactions?"
Wang Jien immediately said: "Your Majesty, according to our supervisor's knowledge, the big businessmen in Beijing are most concerned about Kang Ning. It is their instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. After the Kang Ning incident, most of them have been with Kang Ning.
We have lost contact with each other, especially those with whom we had close contacts in the past, but they are secretly trying to get information through various means.
There are even those who are far away from the capital and are on the run..."
At this point, Emperor Liu did not continue to ask any more questions, but fell into deep thinking again. If what Wang Jien said was true, then a picture of various aspects of life in the market had already been sketched in his mind. Obviously, Kang Ning's Eucalyptus
The impact is not only on the court and the dignitaries, but also on the business and people's livelihood in the market. It is also a significant impact, and even looks more serious on the surface. It is almost immediate.
However, it was precisely because of this that the murderous intent in Emperor Liu's heart became more boiling and uncontrollable. He had always encouraged business, but that did not mean unconditional support. Once his psychological bottom line was exceeded, there would only be severe punishment.
Reminiscent of the reports about the Kang family, their servants, tenants, and employees numbered tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands. These were well-organized people who were well fed by the Kang family's money and food. Emperor Liu still remembers the rebellion of the Yulin heroes.
You Xin, that's just a local tycoon on the border. If a big family like the Kang family also tried such a trick on the court, what would be the result...
Thinking of this, Emperor Liu's mood was not shuddering, but his vigilance and suspicion skyrocketed.
While Emperor Liu was thinking, Wang Xuanzhen added another timely comment: "Your Majesty, I received news from the Guannai Road today that Emperor Sun Wenhuan met a young man named Kang Mingrui on his way back to Beijing. According to investigation, he is The grandson of Kang Ning..."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Liu made no secret of his murderous intention, and his fierce eyes were simply frightening.
As he pondered, Emperor Liu's back also straightened up. Sensing the change, the two kings and Yan Tuo all became serious at the same time. Apparently, they were all ready to accept the holy teaching.
Whenever they were asked to wait for too long, Emperor Liu raised his hand and directly ordered: "Imperial City, Wude, the Third Inspection Department, Luoyang Mansion, and the Fourth Yamen cooperated to arrest the Kang family for the crime of treason. , no one is allowed to escape, but anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes!" Wang Jien and Wang Xuanzhen responded without any hesitation, both looking straightforward.
"Both of your divisions have been under control for a long time. Just be careful that no one escapes!" Emperor Liu looked at the two kings coldly.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jien said with a serious face: "Don't worry, officials!"
"I am a member of the Kang clan, but if I escape, I am willing to accept the blame!" Wang Xuanzhen also looked very confident.
In fact, the two departments of Imperial City and Wude have already deployed and controlled the main personnel of the Kang family. A large net has been formed around Luoyang, and it can be closed at any time just waiting for Emperor Liu's order.
And Kang's fate was doomed long ago. No one in the world can bear the crime of rebellion.
"I dare to ask the officials, how should these nobles and officials involved in the case be dealt with?"
Emperor Liu looked sideways at Wang Jien who asked this question. After a long time, he said: "We'll discuss it later!"