Zhu Zhu felt relieved, and then he expressed his worries.
He said: "Your Majesty, the thirteen officials and ministers Zhang Chun submitted know that some of them are still serving as officials, some have returned to their hometowns, and some have even died.
I think that the officials in the court have not yet reached a consensus on the new law. At this time, if 13 officials are investigated and prosecuted one after another, I am afraid that it will cause uneasiness among the officials and misunderstand that your majesty is using Zhang Chun's case to punish them. This may be detrimental to your majesty.
Clear reputation."
"Good reputation? If I care about my good reputation, how can I support the new law? How can I offend those civil servants?"
Zhao Yun had a calm expression on his face and did not take his reputation, which was the most important thing in the world, into consideration at all.
"The Qing family only needs to know one sentence. Failure to investigate the case is tantamount to connivance. If things go on like this, the national law will be in vain."
When Zhao Yun reached this point, Zhu Zhu naturally had no reason to evade. He raised his hand respectfully and said: "I accept the order."
Just when Zhao Yun summoned Zhu Zhu, Zhen Dexiu hurriedly found Qiao Xingjian in the political hall. He raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, please lend me a moment to speak."
Qiao Xingjian was surprised, and the subordinate officials around him also looked at Zhen Dexiu in confusion, guessing that something had happened, it was so mysterious.
Qiao Xingjian and Zhen Dexiu came to the garden not far from the political hall together.
The two of them were walking along the garden path with no one around. Qiao Xingjian asked: "Why is the envoy so mysterious? What happened?"
Having said this, Qiao Xingjian paused, and then said nervously: "Is it possible that some powerful people rebelled?"
With the implementation of the farmland-to-household law, what Qiao Xingjian, Yuan Shao, Zhen Dexiu and others were most worried about was rebellion and rebellion by the powerful. This was like a sword hanging in their hearts, and they were always worried about it falling.
Zhen Dexiu shook his head, then took out a handout from his sleeve and said, "Please take a look at it."
Qiao Xingjian took the jiaozi with confusion and looked at it carefully. He saw that its face value was twenty guan. The surface was slightly damaged, but it was generally clear and legible. It could also be seen from the font and anti-counterfeiting parts that it was a real jiaozi.
Qiao Xingjian was puzzled and said: "What do you mean by this? Is there something wrong with this Jiaozi? No, it seems true."
Zhen Dexiu frowned and said: "There is nothing wrong with the jiaozi. It's the people who have the problem. This jiaozi was destroyed ten days ago, but now it appears in the market again."
"What, this happened?" Qiao Xingjian was so surprised that her face changed color.
In any era, the design, issuance, circulation, destruction, and archiving of currency are all top-notch events. If there is a slight mistake, the chain reaction and final consequences will be unimaginable.
And if, as Zhen Dexiu said, a piece of Jiaozi that had been destroyed reappears, then the problem here is too big, and I don’t know how many people were involved. Once verified, everyone’s head will fall on the ground.
Even if it's a minor crime, the clan may be killed.
After thinking about it again and again, Qiao Xingjian said: "Who is responsible for destroying Jiaozi? And who is approving it?"
Zhen Dexiu replied: "Li Qin, the deputy envoy of the Third Division, Wang Chongshi, the top doctor of the Third Division, He Mengcai, a member of the Jin Department of the Ministry of Revenue, and Wu Yuankai, a member of the Department of Finance and Branch, were responsible for the destruction of Jiaozi. The reasons for the approval were
I am personally responsible for it.”
"Ah, you are responsible for approval?"
Qiao Xingjian's eyes widened with disbelief on his face, "Your Majesty, since you approved it, why did this happen?"
"Why."
Zhen Dexiu sighed and said: "Since the official decided to destroy Jiaozi and print banknotes, since that day, Jiaozi has been destroyed four times, with a total face value of 330,000 guan.
Every time it is destroyed, I will supervise Li Qin, Wang Chongshi, He Mengcai and Wu Yuankai on the spot, immediately approve the accounting documents, check the Jiaozi number and face value one by one, and finally send it to the fire to be burned."
Qiao Xingjian was puzzled, "Isn't this very strict? Why did Jiaozi escape? Is it possible that Jiaozi still has an indestructible body and cannot be burned?"
Zhen Dexiu smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "Sir, please stop teasing me and think of a solution. If the officials find out about this matter, how will it end?"
Qiao Xingjian was silent for a while, and then said leisurely: "Is it possible that this matter can be kept from the officials?"
"What do you mean by your words?"
"The official purpose of strengthening the Imperial City Division is not only to implement new laws, but also to monitor hundreds of officials. Now all the actions of you and me are under the surveillance of the Imperial City Division. Maybe there is a pair of eyes in any corner now.
Watching us."
Zhen Dexiu was frightened and looked around subconsciously, but soon realized that it was even more inappropriate to do so. He hurriedly tried to regain his composure and not let outsiders see.
Qiao Xingjian raised his hand, indicating that he was walking and talking. The two of them walked side by side on the garden path, and their mood suddenly became serious and dull.
Qiao Xingjian said: "It's best not to hide this matter from the officials. If the officials find out, it will be even more difficult for the officials to trust the officials. If this happens, it will be a disaster for everyone."
Zhen Dexiu turned his head to look at Qiao Xingjian, his steps stopped still, and finally he shook his head helplessly and continued to walk forward, but his figure became more desolate and lonely.
Officials are benevolent and not bloodthirsty, but they are wary and suspicious of all officials. Such an official is a blessing or a curse to all officials.
Funing Hall, main hall.
Zhao Yun stood condescendingly, looking at His Highness's true virtue with piercing eyes, and remained silent for a long time.
Zhen Dexiu felt that she had neglected her duty and felt guilty. She stood in a depressed mood, not daring to meet Zhao Yun's eyes and just lowered her head.
But even so, he could still feel a strong oppressive force surrounding him.
After a while, Zhao Yun said: "How many "King Kong is not broken" Jiaozi were found in total, and what is their total face value?"
Zhen Dexiu raised his hand and said truthfully: "Your Majesty, I have received a total of five Jiaozi, with a total face value of two hundred and eighty guan."
"Why was it obtained instead of found?"
"Back to Your Majesty, this matter was obtained accidentally when Inuko Shinshido went to the bank to exchange money. Because the matter may be serious, I came to report to Your Majesty in a hurry, so I have not started to investigate it yet."
"I got it accidentally, and there were two hundred and eighty. If I traced it deliberately, wouldn't it be even more? Qing family, you are in charge of approving the destruction of Jiaozi. Now that such a big case has happened under your nose, what crime should you be responsible for?
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Zhen Dexiu was silent, and finally he knelt down, bowed his head, and said: "I am willing to accept the crime, but please punish me."
"I order you to investigate this matter within ten days. If you can't find the mastermind behind it, please resign and return home."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey the order." Zhen Dexiu raised his hand to accept the order, with a heavy heart.