Wang Chang couldn't even speak a word, so Chen E choked and was a little speechless.
A seemingly polite man turned out to be a stubborn old man.
No wonder they are so close to Xiao Chen, their tempers are so similar, they are both the kind of people who can't get rid of the dirt in their eyes.
However, Chen E likes this kind of person.
Because he himself is such a person.
After the emperor told him about this, Chen E did not agree directly. Instead, he tried to explain it by saying that Wang Changlian might not accept him.
In fact, Chen E also wanted to know what kind of person Wang Changlian was.
Chen E would not be willing to work with someone who did not like him. Although he and Xiao Chen were relatively close, who could guarantee that Xiao Chen would be very good at judging people?
However, after hearing what Wang Changlian said, Chen E was completely relieved.
Smiling, Chen E said: "I wonder, Mr. Wang, have you included the lower officials in your inspection scope?"
Wang Changlian was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed: "Master Chen, are you recommending yourself today?"
The dignified Yin of Shuntian Prefecture is a powerful courtier, and he should not be so interested in the position of Minister of Rites. Although the official position is higher, he would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. Most people understand this truth.
"Your Majesty, you are right. I really volunteered myself today and want to recommend myself to Mr. Wang." Chen E said with a smile, without any hint of embarrassment on his face.
Chen E, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, had already heard about it before Wang Changlian took up his post in the Ministry of Rites. Especially when handling cases, even the prince did not shy away, and it became a good story.
"Master Chen, can you give up the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture and come to my Ministry of Etiquette to be a minister?" Wang Changlian asked with a smile.
"Shuntian Prefecture is in charge of the capital. There is no suitable candidate. The emperor will not agree to my transfer. However, if Mr. Wang agrees that I work with you in the Ministry of Rites and work part-time in Shuntian Prefecture, it is also possible." Chen E chuckled.
"Master Chen's integrity has long been known to me when I was in the opposition and serving the people. If Master Chen can come to work with the Ministry of Rites, I really want it. This matter has been settled. I will be clear to the emperor tomorrow morning."
The sun had risen high, and the two shadows fell on the ground, and they walked out of the palace gate together.
But far away in Hangzhou, Xiao Chen appeared alone under the shade of a tree.
Although he was accompanied by Duan Tianming, a powerful thug, he did not know who to mention his suspicions about Wang Dachuan's identity and analyze them together.
There were many officials involved in this fall, as many as one hundred. Wang Dachuan recorded the detailed process every time, which really makes people doubt his motives.
What he said is right, there is collusion between government and businessmen, and the initiative rests with the government. But when faced with so much money, there are a few people who can remain unmoved.
He deliberately pulled officials in one by one and followed him to hell. Why did he do this?
Is he targeting the imperial court and using his own efforts to corrupt the imperial officials?
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen was shocked.
In Qinghedian, someone destroyed the people's will and promoted their laziness. In Hangzhou Prefecture, Wang Dachuan used money to corrupt court officials. If these two things were related, it would be terrible.
The two places are thousands of miles apart, and one government and one people are involved at the same time. The scope of the other party's bureau is really not small.
Did they do this to dismantle the Ming Dynasty and subvert the imperial court?
Are they dissatisfied with the Battle of Jingnan or the emperor?
The one who is most dissatisfied with the current emperor is undoubtedly Emperor Jianwen, whose whereabouts have long been unknown. But based on Xiao Chen's knowledge, even if Emperor Jianwen is still alive, he does not have this ability.
Even Liao Xianghe, who has absolute power, and Wang Dachuan, who is extremely wealthy in Hangzhou, are just pawns in the game. They may not know each other, and they just silently do what they should do.
So, who is the person behind this plan?
Xiao Chen's thoughts were extremely confused. This matter was like a thorn in his heart, but he couldn't pull it out for a while.
Wang Dachuan, who was in the room, also followed him out, standing respectfully behind him, not like a criminal whom Xiao Chen was investigating, but more like one of his servants.
Xiao Chen couldn't help but want to laugh.
Before revealing his identity, Wang Dachuan looked aloof and repulsive. But now, he acted respectfully like a watchdog. This man is too realistic.
Turning over the account book in his hand, little bits of sunlight fell on the lines of writing.
When he turned to the second picture, Xiao Chen suddenly stopped and couldn't help but look back at Wang Dachuan.
"Master Wang, do you have 1.5 million pieces of silk in your warehouse?"
"There are so many goods, I can't remember the exact number. What's in the ledger is what's in the warehouse," Wang Dachuan said.
After closing the ledger, Xiao Chen couldn't help but turn around and carefully looked at the bloated middle-aged man again.
The imperial treasure ship went out to sea. For such a large fleet, the demand for silk was only 500,000 pieces. However, Wang Dachuan's private warehouse contained 1.5 million pieces, which was three times the demand for the treasure ship.
And Wang Dachuan's answer was even more outrageous. He actually said that there were too many goods and he couldn't remember them clearly.
"Master Wang, how many taels of silver are the goods in your warehouse?" Xiao Chen asked calmly.
"Haha, I haven't thought about this, but it should be enough to buy a Hangzhou mansion." Wang Dachuan said naively.
"Hangzhou Mansion is too small. I see what you have in your warehouse. It's no problem to buy three Hangzhou Mansion." Xiao Chen stared at the other party with blazing eyes.
Wang Dachuan seemed a little guilty and avoided Xiao Chen's gaze.
"Hangzhou is so big, and it's a rich area. If you want to buy three, I'm afraid it won't be enough."
"The things in this warehouse are much richer than our Ming Dynasty's treasury. The head of the Wang family is just a wealthy family in Hangzhou, so why doesn't he have a lot of wealth?" Xiao Chen took the account book and looked through it one by one, but his words were vague.
Alluded to.
"Who would dislike having a lot of money? If there is such a thing as contentment, wouldn't the world be peaceful?" Wang Dachuan said with a smile.
It seems to be defending oneself, but in fact it is counterattacking with chaos in the world.
But how could Xiao Chen not hear the implication?
As expected, I guessed right. This Wang Dachuan lives in Hangzhou, but he cares about the world.
"Chief Wang, I promised you that I would protect your life and the lives of your people. However, I'm afraid your freedom will be subject to some restrictions. Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to explain to the emperor." Xiao Chen said calmly.
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"Of course. I am already an important criminal in the imperial court, and it is an accident that I can survive in this world. It all depends on your Majesty's fortune."
"I will place you in Dongchang Prison. But it is not a detention, but a restriction. You can move around freely in the courtyard of Dongchang Prison, but you cannot leave the hospital."
"It all depends on your master's arrangement." Wang Dachuan bowed and said.
It seems that he doesn't care at all whether he is imprisoned or restricted.
