He Chuanbao has never been so ashamed in his life.
God, if he wasn't on duty, he wouldn't have known that the family shop had done such a shameful thing.
When the minister mentioned that his shop had business dealings with the Zhou family, He Chuanbao couldn't hold his head up.
Taking the document issued by the Ministry of Punishment, He Chuanbao took his wife to the shop, went directly to the shopkeeper, put the document in his hand, frowned, "Hurry up and hand over all the account books of your business dealings with the Zhou family.
, I shouldn’t win money to make up for it.”
The shopkeeper of the He family bowed to his young master first, served him some warm tea, then picked up the paperwork on the counter and said with a smile, "What's the matter? A Bao is so anxious."
He Chuanbao was sitting and drinking tea, "Third uncle, aren't you very good at business? Why did your family's business go so wrong?"
The shopkeeper of the He family looked innocent and told He Chuanbao that he was also a victim. He complained, "No one expected this."
"Not to mention those things, the court will not pursue them. They just want to make up for the money from selling leaked jade materials. You can quickly take the account book and make up for it." He Chuanbao said, "Don't make yourself uncomfortable for the money. Yamen
I’m checking this now.”
The shopkeeper of the He family said, "It's not the little ones who can decide what happens in the shop. For such a big thing, the little ones have to report back to the old lady and the eldest lady."
He Chuanbao was innocent and nodded, "Then go back. Let's handle this matter as soon as possible. Don't delay. The Yamen is in a hurry."
"Yes. Don't worry, Abao, I won't let you be in trouble in the Yamen."
He Chuanbao naively thought that the matter was over, so he returned to the Yamen to continue his errand after passing the news to him.
Cheng Shilang has read countless people and can see that this young man is really innocent. By the way, since you brought the message to me, why don't you ask about the follow-up?
Cheng Shilang was about to tactfully remind He Chuanbao. Mu Anzhi knew that the jade merchant was still unwilling to cooperate in handing over the account books and replenishing the money, so he directly said to Cheng Shilang, "How verbose. You are a minister, not a merchant who bargains."
Directly ordered Shilang Cheng to issue a document, ordering the merchants involved in the case to hand over all their account books and make up the money within three days. If it exceeds one day, the fine will be doubled and they will be in chains for ten days. If it exceeds two days, they will be fined twice as much and they will be in chains for twenty days.
. By analogy, there is no upper limit.
As soon as the documents from the Ministry of Punishment came out, the jade merchant who was a good friend of Zhu Yue immediately handed over the money account book to the Ministry of Punishment without any delay.
As for everyone else, they are all looking at the He family's intentions.
Three days later.
The Ministry of Punishment sent out detectives to seal down dozens of jade shops according to the list. All the shopkeepers were arrested, shackled, and taken to the outside of the Ministry of Punishment for public display.
Both Li Dong and the shopkeeper of the He family were among them.
As for the account books and money, they were not required to hand them over voluntarily, and the Ministry of Punishment confiscated them all.
Mu An's thunderbolt attack shook the entire imperial capital city.
What was copied was not just the jade case, there were two sets of accounting books, large and small, large and small deeds, forged documents, bribery of tax officials, everything was revealed.
No matter how generous the courtesy was, no official from the Ministry of Punishment would dare to accept anyone who came to say nice things and ask for favors.
Even among the experts who showed themselves to the public, no one dared to exchange the twenty-pound torture cane for something lighter.
How could the usually pampered shopkeeper of his employer endure such suffering? Dai Jia begged with a grimace for a long time, willing to hand over the account books and make up for the money, but at this moment he could no longer help them.
After Li Shangshu learned about Li Dong's affairs, he specially summoned Cheng Shilang to inquire about the matter in detail.
Cheng Shilang answered truthfully, and Li Shangshu said angrily, "Others wear Jia for ten days, but he does it for twenty."
Cheng Shilang whispered, "Your Highness is really angry. There were several merchants who united together and refused to hand over their account books. Your Highness was so angry that he ordered the shop to be raided. Now, in addition to the jade case, there is also a case of tax evasion."
case."
Li Shangshu said coldly, "No matter which case you take, you don't have to take it into account, you must investigate it based on the facts. Then, you will be sentenced as you should!"
"Yes." Cheng Shilang advised, "Sir, you don't need to worry about this, it's just a matter of money."
Li Shangshu let out a long sigh, "Li Dong is just a member of my clan who came out of the fifth service. He is so arrogant and arrogant. How can we not make people feel alarmed?"
After speaking, Li Shangshu asked some questions about the jade case, and said to Minister Cheng, "This case is closely related to the military ration case. Your Highness must handle it seriously. You have an idea."
Cheng Shilang bowed deeply and said, "Yes, I have remembered it."
With the people and account books in hand, the case was heard quickly and smoothly.
These are not serious cases, and they are mostly settled with fines. Of course, the amount of fines is enough to make these bosses regret it.
But compared to what happened to Li Dong and the two shopkeepers of the He family, the others were fortunate that they were only fined a silver fine.
The fines for the Li and He jade cases were limited, but the amount of tax evasion was huge. Therefore, in addition to the huge fines, both of them were sentenced to more than ten years in prison.
Mu Anzhi didn't care what happened to the two merchants, and waited until Du Changshi came over quickly to report, "Your Highness, I have asked."
Mu Anzhi straightened his upper body and said, "Speak quickly!"
Du Changshi's handsome face showed obvious fatigue, but his eyes were bright and lively. He first handed over the file in his hand, "Li Dong was originally engaged in the business of gold and silver jewelry building. He didn't have much jade material. Zhou Zhou
The chief steward of the family made friends with Li Dong and revealed to him about the low-priced jade. This is how the He family's jade business came about. I also interrogated the confessions of other jade dealers. Some of them had heard about the rumors and took the initiative to deal with the Zhou family.
There are several businesses that this big manager personally delivered to your door. The list is here."
Du Changzhi rubbed his hands excitedly, "Your Highness, are you going to interrogate Manager Zhou immediately?"
Mu Anzhi pressed his hand heavily, "Now!"
There is actually a huge loophole in the Zhou family case, that is, how greedy the Zhou family of Song Dynasty did all kinds of evil things, and it is understandable that they dragged the Nan'an Marquis Mansion into trouble. This jade case is very troublesome for both the Li family and the He family.
How can it be pricking without making people suspicious? Could it be that the Zhou family, the butcher family who had just made their fortune on the back of the Nan'an Marquis Mansion more than ten years ago, had such a vision to pull the Li family and the He family into trouble?
It is impossible for the Zhou family to have such wisdom, so who is the person who did this?
Why would a person with such vision be willing to be driven by the Zhou family?
The author has something to say: ps: Happy Christmas Eve and good night!