In early February, the emperor personally sat in Tanzhou. Under the leadership of close officials such as Zheng Huan, Peng Pai, and He Ying, after a thorough investigation in March, a total of more than 4 million acres of hidden and enclosed farmland was discovered in the three states of Qinghe.
, the total amount of tax money embezzled by Xungui and government officials was more than 13 million taels, which was as huge as the national treasury revenue in the past two years during the Mingzhen period. The news shocked the government and the public.
In addition to more than 20 distinguished families in three states, nearly a thousand officials at all levels were involved in this case.
At the beginning of May, Lin Jinxiao was sitting in the Governor's Mansion, looking at the case reports from various states that were sent to him at his desk, and then he learned that the three states of Qinghe had been suffering from severe disasters in recent years. State officials asked the court for disaster relief funds every year.
It is not caused by natural disasters, but intentional actions by officials at all levels.
Even in years without disasters, disasters are reported as very serious.
The nobles not only exploited and oppressed the common people, but also regarded serving officials as a way to make money. Over time, the officialdom of the three states of Qinghe gradually became a tool for the nobles to profit from.
Lin Jinxiao was furious and immediately issued an edict, executing 132 masterminds involved in the case, sparing more than 70 officials from death, and exiled, dismissed, and imprisoned more than a thousand officials.
For a time, the official circles in the three Qinghe prefectures were in panic.
Everything was initially decided. At the end of the month, the weather gradually turned hot. Lin Jinxiao and Chu Nanzhi were strolling on the streets of Tanzhou City. They looked at the city that was once again lively and listened to the cheers of celebration and the continuous sound of firecrackers everywhere. Lin Jinxiao
The mood that had been tense for several months was completely calmed down at this moment.
"Peng Pai and He Ying have re-measured the land in each state, and funds for resettling the victims have been distributed to households in each state. I think this year will be a good one. The Queen can accompany her husband back to Jingling City to enjoy a few days in peace.
It’s time to have some free time.”
Lin Jinxiao held Chu Nanzhi's hand tightly, his palms were already sweating, but he was unwilling to let go for a moment.
Recalling the scene when she was besieged by the army when she first came to Tanzhou, what she was most worried about now was that she would leave him again.
"Your Majesty has issued an order, and I will naturally obey it."
Chu Nanzhi smiled faintly at him: "When Peng Pai has finished handling Qinghe's mess for Your Majesty, he will be transferred back to the capital. From now on, he will take over the Tingwei Mansion."
Although she has successfully settled the chaos in Tanzhou after being out for so long, Rui Ji and Rui Si will be one year old in a few days, and she has not been with them properly. She is not a good person.
Good mother.
Hearing this, Lin Jinxiao felt happy in his heart, but he said calmly: "My husband is not forcing you. If you can't let go of Tingwei Mansion, there is nothing wrong with continuing to take charge. Anyway, the emperor's grandmother likes it all day long."
Li is attached to Xiaobao, and the courtiers have never objected to the queen taking charge of the Tingwei Mansion. Naturally, a husband must comply with public opinion."
"You really think so?"
Chu Nanzhi couldn't tell that he was speaking politely, and deliberately tried to test: "Then when we return to Beijing, I will continue to patrol the states on behalf of Your Majesty. This will also ensure that there are fewer unjust, false and wrong cases in Tingwei Mansion."
"How can there be so many unjust, false and wrong cases? You personally released Peng Pai from the prison in Haikang County. You don't know his temperament. Now I am considered to be a powerful person in the world. No one dares to have such courage."
Lin Jinxiao was a little troubled. Ever since they came out of Luyan Port, the two of them had been together less and more apart. Now he could tolerate her staying in Beijing to take over the Tingwei Mansion, but in any case he did not want her to continue to patrol the states and spend time with the whole family.
Suffering from separation.
"Humph, what you say is not what you mean."
Chu Nanzhi held his arm and smiled evilly: "You are obviously afraid that you will become a loner if you live alone in the palace for a long time."
"That's why I have to let you stay in the palace, and we will be alone together."
Lin Jinxiao also showed a sly smile: "While the imperial grandmother is in good health, if we add the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth children as soon as possible, the palace will naturally become more lively."
"Are you still thinking about Lao Qi Lao Ba Lao Jiu Lao Ten?"
Recalling the pain of giving birth in Langzhou last year, Chu Nanzhi is still frightened, and immediately retorted: "You already have six now, which is not too much. I don't want to become a yellow-faced woman early on, and I have to worry about it.
The imperial court has finally settled down in the past few years, and now that I have returned to Jingling City, I want to live the happy life of a noble lady in the capital with Jin Shu, Jin Hui and the others."
"No, madam, I don't think these two things conflict with each other. Jin Shu is pregnant now, and Jin Hui, Jin Yun and Nan Xiang are also getting married. If you are pregnant again, then the sisters will not get together.
It would look out of place.”
"It's unreasonable, the joy of women getting together is not just about having children."
Chu Nanzhi said with a wicked smile: "When we return to Jinling City, I will find a way to make them come to the palace every day to listen to my teachings."
"Going to the palace every day?"
Lin Jinxiao then showed a look of displeasure: "I don't think it's necessary. Madams are not born with the same kind of people as them. Listening to them chatting about family affairs all day long will sooner or later make you bored. It's better to come to the palace every now and then to listen to all kinds of things.
In the rest of the time, let me tell you more about the affairs of the court, so that you can have the pleasure of not being in the court but still being there."
After a pause, he added in a serious tone: "You don't want to be just a girl in a boudoir, and only your husband can understand your thoughts. Although I don't want you to patrol the states anymore, you can stay more."
Time stays with me in one place, and it has the same effect as traveling around the states."
Listening to his serious nonsense, Chu Nanzhi just rolled her eyes with disdain and thought to herself: You obviously want to be with me all day long, but you have to beat around the bush and find so many high-sounding reasons.
The majestic king of a country has now become a clingy little goblin, and no one knows whose fault it is.
For a moment, she really wanted to take the initiative to get a few concubines for the pretty boy, but then she thought about it and gave up the idea.
It's hard to be a woman, but it's even harder to be the emperor's woman.
The deep palace compound is already a place of intrigue. Since you are so lucky to win each other's heart, why should you add unnecessary troubles to yourself.
She has little experience in controlling men, but she has always been sincere when it comes to relationships, letting things take their own course. She does not act like a white moonlight that is admired but not close to others, nor does she act like a cinnabar mole that is too dazzling.
Anyway, I have never had any intention of relying on men to live my whole life. If one day the pretty boy changes his mind, even if he is a king, I will still have the courage to choose to be alone.
When they chatted with him about matters in the palace, Chu Nanzhi couldn't help but think of the Ji family, and then asked: "Now that everyone in the Ji family is innocent, how will your majesty plan to settle General Rong Heng?"
With so many things happening, she now feels more and more that the safety of Kyoto, especially within the palace walls, is extremely important. If she hadn't noticed it in advance, it would have really been possible for Nandu Palace to take advantage of it.
To this day, Lin Jinxiao is completely relieved about Ji Rongheng, and he also heard the deep meaning of Chu Nanzhi's words, and replied with a smile: "Now He Ying is guarding the land of Qinghe, and Cen An has taken over the Shangshutai, so let Rong
Heng should return to the capital and become the commander of the internal bodyguards, and Jinhui will be able to stay in the capital to spend more time with you."
"That's fine."
Chu Nanzhi joked: "You always like to go on a killing spree. It will make you feel relieved to have Rong Heng on guard duty for you."
Although he looked very calm on the face, he was very satisfied with his arrangement.
After all, Ji Rongheng had been with him through many births and deaths regardless of his own safety, and Jinhui had tried his best to protect her during the most critical moment of her childbirth. It was also her wish that the two of them could have a good ending.