Su Yizhao opened the file and read it. After thinking about it for a long time after reading it from beginning to end, he realized that there were two details in it that were a little inappropriate.
To be honest, I would have turned a blind eye to these two details in previous years.
Perhaps someone at the border gate was watching, so the account books on the capital side were checked.
The real account books are not available yet, otherwise the emperor would not have to find anyone to check them.
Liang Yiheng, the censor of Zuoqiandu, was a member of the Fourth Prince's party. It seemed that the Fourth Prince had been paying close attention to every move at the border.
After being reviewed by officials at the border, the Ministry of War handed it over to the censor staying at the border for review before sending it to the capital.
Fu Chunwei, a doctor in the Ministry of War, was a member of the Chai Jia Qing Li Department of the Ministry of War. He was in charge of the national horse administration and document delivery, and was also responsible for the selection of officers to be appointed as Luanyi Guardsmen.
After all horse sales at the border are sent to the capital, this person will be the first to review them. If something goes wrong at the border, there must be something wrong with this person.
After all, the account books have to be leveled, and without this person's help, it would never be possible to do it in such detail.
There is also the Qing Dynasty Department of Civil Affairs that handles border affairs within the Ministry of Finance. The doctor’s name is Shen Mingquan.
The purchase of horses was first reviewed by the Ministry of War, and then reviewed by the Ministry of Household Affairs before the money was released. This set of procedures involved many people.
The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs have to be signed by Shang Feng, and the Supervisory Office will check the files of each ministry every month. This also involves the Supervisory Office, which is actually a huge project.
"I have secretly taken Fu Chunwei and Shen Mingquan into custody. This matter has been handed over to Dali Temple. The files in their hands have been handed over to the custody of Dali Temple. You can ask Dali Temple to assist you in the investigation."
"However, this matter should not be alarmed. If you are so bold, you must have done it before, but now you are just repeating the same old tricks."
Su Yizhao suddenly thought of Zong Zeming, could it be this guy? Didn't this guy secretly trade with the border?
This was taken from the imperial court's account. As long as it is not discovered, it is the best cover. No one will doubt the imperial court's supplies.
But if the account books are not done well, or the identity is discovered, it will be a big loophole.
No matter how beautiful the account books are, it is still difficult to balance them all, and there will always be omissions.
The fourth prince is silent, but he is a powerful person.
"I want to find out the person behind the scenes, and I must not let it go this time. The war is imminent, and military supplies are so important to the border soldiers. If someone enriches his own pockets, or even has other ideas, how will the imperial court deal with it?"
The emperor was also very worried at the moment. He was worried about internal and external troubles and could not sleep at night.
"Your Majesty, no one can withstand the punishment of Dali Temple."
These two people entered Dali Temple. Even if they were not involved, they would be derelict in their duties.
In the end, you will have to endure a torture, and you don't know if you will survive.
"But I'm afraid they only know the surface!" The emperor was worried about this, so he had an idea in mind.
"But I am only an official of the Hanlin Academy and have no right to interfere with this matter!" Su Yizhao said immediately.
"I will give you a gold medal. You must investigate this matter thoroughly in the capital first, as soon as possible. If it doesn't work, you can only rush to the border."
As the emperor spoke, he took off the gold medal from his waist and placed it on the chessboard.
Su Yizhao sighed. In fact, she didn't want to go to the border. The person behind it must be powerful. If she digs deep and digs out a certain prince, what will the emperor do?
If you handle it lightly, won't you be resented by the other party?
"Su Aiqing, this is also a helpless move. If you are greedy for money, you will be greedy. But if the people behind this are conspiring with outsiders for their own selfish purposes, then our Dayun Dynasty will be in danger! There are no eggs left in the nest, and only the common people can survive.
After several years of lull, this country can no longer withstand the turmoil!"
The emperor was extremely sad. He had the world in his heart, but it was a pity that it was too difficult to defend the country.
Su Yizhao naturally couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to kneel down and accept the order.
"As soon as my illness took a break in the morning, those monsters and monsters came out. They thought their chance had come, so they started to act blatantly."
"You must not expose your identity before this matter is investigated. I will send an official from Dali Temple to assist you. If you need any files, just ask him to do it. But you must remember that before this, you must not reveal this matter.
Including your family."
The emperor's expression was solemn. He believed in Su Yizhao, but this matter was not trivial and might involve big fish behind it.
Su Yizhao immediately agreed, which was a warning to her not to talk to Su Jinxun.
After all, Su Jinxun is the Minister of Household Affairs. Wouldn't it be easier to get the files from him? But the emperor avoided him.
"It's just that if I don't go to the Hanlin Academy for a few days, it will be difficult for the Hanlin Academy to explain."
"Don't worry about this, I will personally explain it to Zhang He. It will be spread to the outside world that you are sick and you need to recuperate at home."
Su Yizhao was speechless. The reason was obvious enough.
She is young, so it is not easy for her to get seriously ill, right? What should she do if others come to visit her?
"Actually, I think it's better to find an excuse, just say that I have offended the emperor, and send the official to be punished in the palace to think about his mistakes. It seems that the reason is more sufficient?"
When the emperor heard this, he thought this plan was very clever and said, "Then I'll do it as you wish."
"After I find out more about this, if I go to the border again, it will definitely delay time. Your Majesty also said that the war at the border is about to break out. I think it is better to send another person to the border to check the accounts, and we can cooperate with you here in the capital. Can this be done as soon as possible?
Where are the people behind the scenes?"
After thinking for a moment, the emperor also felt that what Su Yizhao said made sense.
"But choosing the right person to go to the border is a difficult problem."
He frowned and walked back and forth in the imperial study, still unable to decide on a candidate.
Suddenly, he realized that there were not many people in the court whom he could trust.
"Do you have anyone in mind?" The emperor turned to Su Yizhao and asked. He had a headache.
After Su Yizhao was silent for a moment, he said, "Master Cao is supervising the water transportation. I'm afraid he won't be able to go to the border in time."
"That's right!" The emperor nodded regretfully, and he also believed that Cao Jincheng was the most suitable candidate.
"What does the emperor think of Mr. Song Shuqing, the censor of Youqiandu?" Su Yizhao said suddenly.
"Song Shuqing?" The emperor thought for a moment and then remembered this person.
Because Song Shuqing was too low-key, although he was the censor, he never impeached officials in court and rarely appeared in court.
If the emperor had not had a good memory, he might not even be able to remember his name.
"I remember that this person seems to have served as the censor of Youqiandu in the Hanlin Academy for a long time? And this person is already at an age where he knows his destiny. Is he probably already waiting to become an official?"
The emperor finally remembered this person. In his impression, Song Shuqing was very smooth and never offended anyone.
But the censor was originally responsible for guarding all officials. Who wouldn't offend anyone? Some officials even wanted to bite off a piece of their flesh.
"Why would you recommend this person? This person is not good!" The emperor frowned and refused.
"Your Majesty, I just think this person is feasible. If you want to know why I recommend him, why not call him here and ask him before making a decision?"
The emperor was surprised by Su Yizhao's affirmation of this person, so he ordered Xu Luo to secretly convey this person.