"Sir, I'm afraid this wooden box is full of silver. There are almost a thousand taels in each box. This..." This is at least more than 10,000 taels of silver!
Sun Baihu couldn't help but feel moved. Although he once ransacked officials' homes under the leadership of Shangguan, all the money found had to be reported to the court.
But this time it was different. It was in a remote location, there was no supervision, and he and Mr. Su were the ones leading the team...
Su Ziji casually picked up an ingot and weighed it. The silver ingot was so dazzling that all the county soldiers stared straight at it. They weighed it with their eyes and sneered: "With so much silver, I don't know how many people's blood I have sucked."
The former Wei Dynasty was considered corrupt in the late dynasty. A prime minister's annual income, allowed by hidden rules, was only 10,000 yuan a year.
In the previous dynasty, the chaos was suppressed, and the official was promoted to the first rank. Jiang Chengguo, a famous official who was awarded the title of Hongyi Marquis, had an inventory of his inheritance after his death, and found that it was only 18,000 taels.
The former Prime Minister Yu Zicheng had power in the government and the public for eleven years. In the end, the property confiscated was only 130,000 taels of gold and silver, and 4,500 acres of land.
Zheng succeeded the Wei system, but it was still in the founding stage. The officials were clean and honest, and their semi-legal gray income was only half that of the former Wei Dynasty, which was only five or six thousand taels of silver per year.
Therefore, these ten thousand taels are indeed a lot. This is the astonishing wealth gained from smuggling.
Su Ziji turned around, looked at Sun Baihu, and waved the county soldiers to go down. Only the people from the Imperial City Division were left. Seeing a few people from the Imperial City Division watching eagerly, he couldn't help but smile, and calmly stretched out a finger and said
He said: "Your Imperial City Department has people who specialize in ransacking homes. They will take action tonight. All real estate and residences will be handed over to the county."
Sun Baihu nodded. Even if he acted on his own, he still had to share some of his efforts with the local counties. Otherwise, many things would be difficult to do.
"Half of the money found will be recorded in the official list and handed over to the court."
Sun Baihu is still holding his tongue. If he doesn't hand over the money, it's just a matter of attitude. Once he checks it, it's accurate. If he pays the money, it's just a matter of wrangling as to how much he should hand over.
"The remaining half, 50% must be dedicated to Eunuch Zhao. For the remaining 50%, you take three and I take two, how about it?"
"You are indeed a kind person. I would like to thank Mr. Su on behalf of the brothers outside!" Sun Baihu was overjoyed.
It would be good to have one county soldier. In other words, the Imperial City Division and Su Ziji are divided equally. It seems a bit disadvantageous, but this is the rule that Shangguan should follow.
Moreover, don’t look at the division, not many will fall into your hands, but it also depends on the total number!
This cavalry team, which has the weakest financial resources, has made at least more than 10,000 taels of silver. Even if it is only 30% of half, it is quite impressive for several cavalry teams to collect it!
Besides, which big business owner only keeps cash when they have money?
Of course, the treasury is a big one, but the wealth is also not small. Just by searching for the silks and women's jewelry that can be taken away, everyone can make another windfall.
This is indeed a fat and oily job!
Sun Baihu is now not only grateful to Mr. Su who is willing to make a fortune with them, but also grateful to Eunuch Zhao for leaving him behind. 50% of the half is given to Eunuch Zhao. There is no objection and it is also a rule!
Su Ziji was the leader and intelligence provider of this operation, and he was not dissatisfied with receiving half of it.
Looking at Sun Baihu's expression, Su Ziji's lips moved. He wanted to say that the jewelry of the women's family was actually not much in silver. It was the last capital they had. It was better not to search for it. But if they wanted to get this big crime, even the imperial city
If the people in the department didn't search, the local government officials would also search. He swallowed his words again.
"Master Su, please let me go out first and talk to my brothers so that they can be happy." Sun Baihu smiled and raised his hand to Su Ziji.
Tonight's first victory must have a finishing time. The few remaining cavalry teams are not nearby. It is too late to wait for a while before leaving.
Su Ziji did not really want to wipe out all the cavalry, it was just one of the purposes.
So Su Ziji nodded: "Sun Baihu, please."
"But we can only go to one of the six cavalry teams. I'm afraid it will be a struggle for a while." Su Ziji said, "I'll give you an hour, is that okay?"
As he said that, his expression became cold again: "Also, I don't care about the issue of the female family members, but you can't do that. Otherwise, I will ask the father-in-law to kill you."
He emphasized the tone of his inquiry, indicating that he fully understood what you wanted to do.
Sun Baihu nodded repeatedly and immediately said: "Don't worry, the court also has clear rules in this regard, and this will never happen. As for other cavalry, such cavalry that colluded with the rebels, we will attack them without hesitation. What will we do next?"
, Young Master, just follow your orders!"
When Sun Baihu left, Su Ziji could hear cheers for a moment while he stayed in the warehouse.
At the same time, a company camp had been set up in a woodland outside the mountain.
This place is considered to be a sloping land, and it is covered by sparse forests. Even if someone is found camping here, trying to explore the situation from the mountain will be hindered.
There are still five or six miles away from Zadao Mountain. Passing through the mountain road of Zadao Mountain, and going deeper into it, is the boundary where the elite enemy chiefs are entrenched.
Because they arrived here in a hurry, the two imperial envoys did not intend to let the tired soldiers go to meet the enemy immediately. They camped on the same spot and ordered a temporary rest.
Qian Zhidong's army camped at the back, connected and clearly separated from the camps of the two imperial envoys.
But in order to reassure the two imperial envoys, Qian Zhidong set up his tent not far from the imperial envoys' main tent.
I just went to discuss matters with the two imperial envoys. After coming out, several generals followed me and held a small meeting in Qian Zhidong's tent.
At this time, Jian Qu, the staff member, lifted the curtain from outside and came in.
Qian Zhidong saw that Jian Qu had a calm expression on his face, but his eyes were bright, and his heart moved. After a few more words, he gave orders and asked the generals to go about their work, and then asked Jian Qu: "Is there something wrong?"
Jian Qu asked Qian Zhidong: "Have you ever thought about whether the commander-in-chief will let the commander-in-chief stay and guard the southwest after this war is over and there are successive victories?"
Qian Zhidong was a little unhappy. They had speculated about this kind of thing before. Jian Qu mentioned it for no reason at this time. Was it to ridicule him?
No, Jian Qu didn't dare.
"Have you thought of any way to make me stay?" Qian Zhidong asked, it would be great if I could stay, this is the Southwest King!
"The thunder and rain are all your kindness. The emperor has an idea. How can a small staff like me stop it? And with all due respect, no matter whether you win or lose this battle, I am afraid that the court will not let you stay in Xinan."
Qian Zhidong stood up and walked around the tent. Although he looked unhappy, he did not speak.
"But you are the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Army, with direct access to Tianting. As long as the emperor thinks that you have made great achievements, even if you go back, you may not be better than you are now."
No matter how prosperous the country is in the southwest, it is nothing more than being a local emperor, having to endure the imperial court urging war, and fighting enemy chiefs, all of which are unsettling.
You may return to the court with a great victory, and be granted the title of marquis or uncle. Not only will your own glory be enjoyed, but your descendants will also benefit from it, and they will become nobles.
The hereditary title is extremely tempting for military commanders who are getting older.
Although Jian Qu didn't say it explicitly and only made hints, Qian Zhidong understood what Jian Qu said.
Although due to different identities, this opinion is actually biased. Qian Zhidong would rather be the king of the southwest than go to the center. But since it is impossible, then this opinion is actually good.
Qian Zhidong's expression seemed to be inspired, and he muttered: "I need to think about this matter."
"You go back, you have to wait for a few more victories before you can report your merits to the court."
"At that time, you will be needed as a staff member to draft documents."
"This is my subordinate's honor." Jian Qu smiled, watching Jian Qu leave with a smile on his face, Qian Zhidong stood in the tent with a smile on his face and a gloomy look on his face.
"Humph, are you even thinking of a way out?"
Strictly speaking, Jian Qu did not betray Qian Zhidong, but as soon as he thought about it, all his generals and counselors were thinking only of retreat, rewards, and retirement, and the team dispersed.
Qian Zhidong felt a burst of sadness in his heart.
I remember when I was a teenager and conquered the world. Although there were few people following me, I was as powerful as a tiger. In a trance, I felt like I was destined to be destined.
But this time was too short. In the blink of an eye, Dazheng was established. Although his power was small at the time, he only had a thousand people. He followed the dragon early and was not regarded as an outsider by Dazheng. He was promoted step by step in the future. But now, he is not only a counselor
, many generals who have been with him for more than ten or twenty years just want to make their wives and protect their children and grandchildren.
This is the general trend. What can Qian Zhidong do to compete with the imperial court?
"Forget it, I just want to get a piece of it at the end, but it's just a competition for credit? What does this slight inclination in the text mean? How many points can I win? Jian Qu is still too petty!"
"If you want to fight, you have to fight for a big one!"
Qian Zhidong also stepped out and looked at the mountains in the distance under the night, his expression cold and full of loneliness.
The light of the generals is gradually fading, is it now my turn?
It's not that I don't accept my fate, but I'm still a little bit unwilling.