a week ago.
The warehouse of Hangzhou Bosi Yamen was suddenly leaked, and all the accounts for the past years were burned to the ground.
After learning the news, Ding Wei immediately understood the fishiness involved.
It's better to catch fire early than to catch fire late, but it happened before he took office.
This fire is really just right.
In addition, if the governor of Hangzhou at this time was someone else, Ding Wei would not be so angry.
But the current magistrate of Hangzhou is Hu Ze.
This confidant whom he single-handedly raised.
In fact, Ding Wei is well aware of the fact that Shibo Division is rich in oil and water. It is unusual for the chief official of Shibo Division to be not greedy.
The difference is just a matter of how much.
Looking at the trembling Hu Ze, Ding Wei's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The water in Shibosi may be deeper than he thought.
If it was just petty greed, why would Hu Ze jump over the wall and burn down the warehouse?
"Zizheng (Hu Ze's word), I will give you a chance now. If you can honestly explain the problem, I may not be able to help you."
"If you refuse to explain, I'm afraid the friendship between you and our family will end here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Ze's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
Does the friendship end here?
These words were not said casually. Ding Wei's implication was that the matter would be handled impartially.
"What an injustice!"
Immediately afterwards, Hu Ze said with a sad expression.
"Master Xiang, this matter...this matter is really not my doing."
"On that day, I happened to go to Yuhang County to inspect the seawall. When I came back, I learned that there was a fire at the Municipal Shipping Department's Yamen, and I immediately controlled all those involved."
"Currently, all those involved are in jail."
"hehe."
A cold light flashed in Ding Wei's eyes. Hu Ze's words were fine for deceiving others, but they were useless to him.
There was a fire in the warehouse and all the accounts for the past years were destroyed.
There are no problems, there are problems!
Although a copy of the accounts of the Shibosi Yamen is sent to the state government every year, the copies of the accounts are all copies.
The original account books are still in Shibosi Yamen.
Ding said that he is a master of financial management. It is not difficult to fake accounts. As long as the fake accounts are done beautifully, there will be no problems at all.
Only by thoroughly investigating the original accounts can we get a clear picture.
"Zizheng, you and I have known each other for more than thirty years. You should know very well who I am."
"Since I said I would give you a chance, I will give you a chance."
"If you don't tell me now, no one will be able to save you when I find out!"
Hearing this, Hu Ze couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart.
He also wanted to tell Ding Wei the truth honestly, but when he thought of the amount of money involved, all the courage in his heart disappeared.
The amount of money he embezzled was not hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of guan, but hundreds of thousands of guan.
If he really told the truth, what awaited him when Eucalyptus arrived at the imperial court was not only the loss of his official position, but also the possibility of being exiled to Salmon Island at the very least.
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Where is Salmon Island?
An isolated island in the sea, a barren land. People who go there have not come out alive.
Exile to Samana Island is equivalent to death.
In this case, how could Hu Ze dare to plead guilty?
If you can stand it, stand it!
Even if you can’t stand it, you have to stand it!
"Master Xiang, I...I am really wronged."
"I swear to God, if it is really me who did this, I will be struck by thunder and die!"
Hearing this, Ding Wei narrowed his eyes slightly and hesitated.
Did he really misunderstand Hu Ze?
In ancient times, such an oath was not made casually.
However, Ding Wei quickly suppressed his doubts.
This matter must be thoroughly investigated!
After getting to the bottom of it, no matter who is involved in this incident, he will not show favoritism!
After all, Shibosi is his capital to return to the center. Whoever dares to stop him will be his life and death enemy.
"So, I misunderstood you?"
"You have a straight beard, are fair and strict, and are honest and self-disciplined?"
"Master Xiang, I..."
After being squeezed by Ding Wei like this, Hu Ze was as thick-skinned as a city wall and couldn't help but blush.
The two have known each other for more than thirty years, and they know each other well. If they want to say that they are not greedy, not to mention Ding Wei, even Hu Ze himself will not believe it.
"Tell me, how much have you been greedy for?"
a long time.
Hu Ze stretched out his palm and spread his fingers.
"Five thousand strings?"
"The prime minister is aware of everything."
Upon hearing this, Hu Ze nodded hurriedly.
right!
He was just greedy for five thousand guan.
This number is neither too big nor too small. Based on his friendship with Ding Xiang, Ding Xiang will not give up on him just because of this little money.
However, Hu Ze had no idea what Shibosi meant to Ding Wei.
Not to mention five thousand strings, even five hundred strings, Ding Wei would not protect him!
On the other side, Ding Wei looked at Hu Ze expressionlessly, but secretly sneered in his heart.
The amount of money Hu Ze embezzled was probably more than 5,000 guan.
The real number is probably in tens of thousands.
"Zizheng, how do I treat you?"
During the conversation, Ding Wei stood up and came to Hu Ze, patting him heavily on the shoulder.
"The prime minister has treated me with great kindness, and Zizheng has nothing to repay."
"No, you deserve it."
Ding Wei slowly shook his head: "You have to bear the thunder from Shibo Division."
Ding!
As soon as these words came out, Hu Ze was dumbfounded.
Prime Minister wants to give up on himself?
"Don't worry, I will intercede for you."
Seeing Hu Ze frozen in place, looking like he couldn't accept it, Ding Wei sighed and comforted him.
"Even if you are dismissed from office, Mr. Hu will still have an old man to take care of you."
"Master Prime Minister!"
thump!
The next second, Hu Ze fell to his knees with a plop, crying with runny nose and tears.
"Please, Mr. Prime Minister, go around me once."
"Just this once!"
"Next time, I won't dare."
"Um?"
Ding Wei snorted coldly, this guy was really shameless, but considering the relationship of benefit transfer, even if he was sullen, he could only give him good advice.
"Zizheng, what are you doing?"
"You are greedy for five thousand guans. If I intercede for you, the most you can do is lose your official position."
"Come to think of it, you have gained a lot in these years. Even if you lose your official position, you can still be a rich man when you return to your hometown."
"Master Xiang?"
Hu Ze slowly raised his head and looked at Ding Wei in disbelief.
"well."
Ding Wei sighed again.
"That's fine."
"I will talk to you."
"Zizheng, you probably don't know how important Shibosi is to me."
"Your Majesty once asked me for my opinion on where I am going on my trip this time. Your Majesty was kind enough to give me several choices."
"But, do you know why I chose Shibosi?"
Ding said that he did not give Hu Ze a chance to answer, but asked and answered his own questions.
"Because it's so profitable."
"To tell you the truth, the City Shipping Department is related to whether I can return to the center."
"so."
"Zizheng, you have to make a choice."
After saying this, Ding Wei remained silent and stood there, patiently waiting for Hu Ze's reply.
