Gao Qiu is over, completely over.
In just three days, after discovering some things involving Gao Qiu, he was immediately dismissed from his post and imprisoned. The Kaifeng Mansion cooperated with Dali Temple to start a comprehensive investigation of Gao Qiu's involvement in these years.
Gao Qiu has done a lot of dirty things over the years, embezzling public property, reselling public property, and embezzling land, all of which are necessary for corrupt officials. Although he was very careful in what he did, he was the Third Duke of the Song Dynasty and had great power, so if he was careful, there would always be traces of where he could go.
The criminal investigators of this era are also very capable. It can only be said that the criminal investigation methods are inferior and there are not many high-tech aids, but the brains are no worse than anyone else's, they are all the same. With Zhao Ji's tacit approval, the Qingliu officials responsible for investigating the matter frantically expanded the scope of their attack, with the intention of repaying Song Qingtian. But they attacked only those who were favored by Zhao Ji, as well as some hostile political opponents. There is no doubt that they were all enemies of Zhao Ji's people.
But to be honest, there is nothing wrong with what they are cracking down on. These people are all corrupt officials. Relying on getting money for Zhao Ji, he suppressed dissidents in the court and harmed the people in the local area.
Zhao Ji is not a fool. How can he continue to indulge in this? He hastily stopped it, otherwise there will be no one of his in the court. Again, doesn't he know what these people are doing? Don’t you know that the people down there are miserable? He knows it all. But what he didn't know was that these people swallowed so much money in the middle, which made the lives of the people below even worse. This was what made him unhappy. But if they all die, of course he won't do it.
People who are flattering are always more likable than those who rigidly stick to the rules. They can cater to their hearts and are comfortable to use. They are much better than those so-called good officials. Moreover, the emperor always has to balance his subordinates. He cannot balance the court which is full of upright officials, so he can only coexist loyalties and traitors.
So in the end, I just got some people below me, and no more horizontal attacks were made. However, the officials in charge also followed the clues and informed Zhao Ji of some small connections between Gao Qiu and Tong Guan, Cai Jing and others, which made it clear that they were disgusting.
After nearly half a year, Gao Qiu’s matter has come to an end. The property and property assets were searched for 1.2 million yuan, one percent of the annual income of the Song Dynasty. The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, including the emperor Zhao Ji, were all stunned. The difference was that the former was acting, but the latter really didn't know.
Zhao Ji knew that all his good ministers were more or less greedy, but he never expected that they were so greedy. This number is much higher than the hundreds of thousands Guan mentioned by Wang Yan before.
Wang Yan didn't know the specific number, he just said it casually. After all, Gao Qiu was a close minister who followed Zhao Ji when he was hiding in his residence, and he was not an honest person. In the past twenty years, there were hundreds of thousands of coins. It's ordinary. Even if it is now 1.2 million yuan, he is not surprised, and even looks down upon it. After all, after so many years, he has been in the position of Taiwei for a long time. Now, the average amount found out now is only 60,000 to 70,000 yuan a year, which is still barely worth it.
Of course, this number doesn't mean anything to him, but it means something different to Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji has more than one high request, he also has Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng, etc., these people are all good ministers that he trusts. Gao Qiu has 1.2 million yuan, and the others are not bad at all. Zhao Ji successfully opened the door to a new world...
Gao Qiu's end was not good. Not only his bullying relatives were killed, but also a group of businessmen were involved, and a lot of money was found. He himself was even appointed to Cangzhou and became a small soldier in the army. Cangzhou belongs to Hebei, and Hebei is the front line against Liao. It was not his duty as a military officer in wartime, but he had to go to the battlefield in wartime. The intention was obviously to kill him.
Gao Qiu understood this very well. He also knew how many people he had offended over the years, and when he got to the local level, those soldiers would not tolerate him. After all, he used to be a big shot, but now he is in trouble. People like him have always been happy. Not to mention, he really wanted to go, whether he could get there smoothly or not was a question.
So Gao Qiu died, saying that he knew that he had sinned deeply and had failed the emperor's favor, so he committed suicide in prison.
With the death of Gao Qiu, many things were implicated, and the big incident that caused turmoil in the court and the local area was completely completed, but then it was Wang Yan's turn.
Although everyone knew that Gao Qiu died after losing the Holy Scroll, it was indeed the reason why Wang Yan encouraged Song Jiang to file an imperial complaint without respecting martial ethics. They could not defeat Zhao Ji, but they wanted to disgust Wang Yan. Therefore, some officials from Hebei and Shandong participated in Wang Yan's performance and caused trouble in the area. The generals who were kicked out of the Northern Army participated in Wang Yan's performance to eliminate dissidents and wanted to form a private army.
To Wang Yan, these things are just trivial matters, and there is no problem at all. There is no one who doesn't make mistakes. Even tigers take a nap. Wasn't he, Wang Daguan, also pulled down by Song Jiang? But these are all trivial matters. Only when the value is so great that it outweighs the small flaws, can you have an indestructible golden body. Unless there is another person who contributes more than one million yuan to Zhao Ji's inner treasury every year, maybe he can get hold of Wang Daguan, but obviously, that is impossible.
So Zhao Ji just invited him into the palace to chat, and the conversation was still about how to spend the newly obtained wealth, the last fortune left to him by his good ministers. As for being impeached, Zhao Ji didn't even mention it.
Of course those people know it's useless, but they still won't give up, they just have to play it if nothing happens. This is a matter of impression. Public opinion is the best. One person and two people, one or two days, is no problem, but if the time is extended, it will be different. Who knows when Zhao Ji will no longer want to see this good son-in-law. By then, the impeachment will be just a reason to find trouble, and he will just deal with it casually.
It's true to think so, but the day they think about will never come in their lifetime. Moreover, Wang Yan also compiled a list of those who impeached him...
He is broad-minded, but he is not big-minded, and he also holds grudges.
Besides, every one of the contestants participating in his impeachment at this time is not a good person. After all, he, Wang, was a loyal minister of the Song Dynasty, a capable minister who led the people to become rich, seized foreign money for his own use, and greatly alleviated internal conflicts. As long as you are not a fool, anyone with eyes can understand. Anyone who dislikes him is not a good person, good or bad, it's as simple as that.
Song Jiang, who led troops to defeat Tian Hu in Hebei Province, had already received the news. Of course he was happy, and shamelessly took all the credit, so as to clear up his presence with Lin Chong. Lin Chong didn't know what was going on. Although he couldn't avenge himself personally, now that his elder brother had, he was filled with gratitude and his illness seemed to be cured instantly. In order to repay his brother's great kindness, his fighting power exploded and he exerted a lot of effort.
The other leaders of Liangshan, as well as the helpless soldiers, were also happy, their morale was like a rainbow, and Song Jiang's prestige was even higher. But in March, Tian Hu was killed and the stronghold was destroyed. Now the class is on its way south to Huaixi...
After casually burning Song Jiang's thank-you letter, Wang Yan shook his head. How could a person who died faster as he went south get closer to him?
What he said before was very clear. Only when something is valuable does it have a reason to live. The further down the Song Jiang River, the less valuable it becomes. It now seems that Song Jiang did not realize the seriousness of the problem. In other words, he was aware of it, but he didn't believe that Zhao Song would treat the hero like that. Maybe this time Zhao Ji killed Gao Qiu, which showed Song Jiang that he must be loyal to the end.
Of course, even if Song Jiang is a genius and breaks the deadlock this time, it will happen next time. Zhao Ji would not let Song Jiang go, and neither would he. Death is Liangshan's mission.
No longer paying attention to Song Jiang's matter, Wang Yan got up and left the study to go to the newly built house in the backyard.
"Official." Zhao Yupan, who was sitting on the bed looking at the child in the room as warm as spring, greeted in a low voice.
Wang Yan nodded in response, slowly approached, and looked at his youngest son who was sleeping peacefully on the bed. Less than a month after he was born, his biological father named him Qinghan. Children of this generation all have two-character names, such as Qingfeng, Qingbai, Qinglian, Qingbo, etc., with Qing in the middle. As for the next generation, he doesn't care. The children can do whatever they want. He is tired.
"How have you been these past two days?"
"Much better." After giving birth to a child, Zhao Yupan obviously added a touch of motherly glory to her nobility. She combed her broken hair behind her ears and smiled softly: "The official's medicinal diet is so good, and his medical skills are also very superb. Why have I never heard of it before?”
"There is no distinction between medicine and martial arts. It is not unusual for me to know some medical skills. As for the reputation that has not spread widely, I only occasionally treat the farmers in my village. I have never seen any outsiders. How can it spread so far. It is in this county. I see doctors all the time in the medical clinic I run, and the doctors there are all very capable. How can I have my reputation? Besides, I am the God of Wealth. Under this name, no matter how many abilities I have , are all hidden under money."
"Indeed, everyone in the world knows that officials are good at making new things and making money, but no one sees that officials are capable of civil and military skills." Zhao Yupan shook his head and smiled: "Dad wrote today and said that he will take his child to Beijing next year. Go and show him."
"Well, it's time to go back and take a look. You have been away from Bianjing for more than a year, and next year it will be nearly two years. Do you miss those brothers and sisters too?"
"It's not bad. It's not like the officials don't know about the intrigues in the palace. My sisters are okay, but my brothers, the officials know about it, and they all fight at our house. I just want to see my empress when I go back, but I don't want to Pay no attention to my brothers."
Of course Wang Yan knows the situation. Now Zhao Ji's sons have grown up one by one. The young men of seventeen or eighteen years old understand everything they should know. How can there be a prince who doesn't want to be the emperor?
Zhao Heng is the prince, but Zhao Ji, the father, likes his third son, Zhao Kai. He even got the top prize last year and was quite talented in poetry, calligraphy and painting. Zhao Ji said, "This son is like me", so he promoted him to the throne. City Secretary.
Such pampering naturally made him have some different thoughts in his mind. Zhao Heng could do the position of prince, but Zhao Kai couldn't do it?
As the reincarnation of the God of Wealth, the richest man in the Song Dynasty, and Zhao Ji's most trusted minister, of course he was competing to win over him. This was the case before Zhao Yupan married him. Now that Zhao Yupan married him, Zhao Heng, who was born from the same mother as Zhao Yupan, was naturally happy and went crazy with joy. But Zhao Kai hasn't given up yet, and he always wants to win over one or two from time to time. Because Wang Yan had never expressed his position or communicated with them, he felt that there was still hope. Although the methods from the royal family are immature, they are actually pretty good.
It's just that Wang Yan is not willing to pay attention to them. Several brats want to win his heart. How much leisure does he have to have the leisure to play with the brats? He had time to take care of his children and engage in parent-child activities, which was not much more comfortable than that.
"When will we return to Beijing next year?"
"Let's wait until spring next year. It will be neither too cold nor too hot, so we can travel slowly and not easily get sick. Then we can stay there for a few months before returning."
As he was talking, the little one pouted his mouth, visibly wet the meson, then opened his eyes and looked, grinning widely and howling. The little palace maid on the side quickly came over and wiped her body with warm water, and then wiped it clean with dry cotton cloth. Then the crying gradually stopped, and then she was held by Zhao Yupan to nurse. His three wives all had plenty of milk. After giving birth to so many children, they all fed them by themselves and never needed a wet nurse.
Seeing the little one sucking her breasts vigorously, Wang Yan stretched out his hand and patted the little thing's ass, said to Zhao Yupan and left. When he got to the next door, he listened to the maid reading and sat for a while in the golden lotus room where clothes and shoes were made, until the old man The butler came to look for her and then left.
As for Sanniang, she is restless. Now that the mountains are closed due to heavy snow, she has gone hunting in the mountains with a bunch of children and a bunch of nurses. She is having a lot of fun every day.
"My boss, Zide and Li Tu are drinking tea in the front hall." Wang Fusheng said happily. His most promising eldest son was back and he was very happy.
"Let's go meet them." Wang Yan shook his head and smiled, then walked through his main room and went to the front hall.
There were two people drinking tea quietly in the front hall. One was thin and the other was tall and thick. They looked particularly happy together.
Seeing Wang Yan come in, the two people who were drinking tea and eating cakes quickly put down their tea cups, swallowed the small cakes in their mouths, stood up, and bowed in worship.
"I'm proud to have met my boss."
"Student Mingyuan has met the General."
Wang Yan stepped forward with a smile and helped the two of them sit down: "Brother An, Mingyuan, we are all our own people, why are you so polite? Sit down, sit down."
Zide is Wang Fusheng's son, named Wang Mingan. "Zide" is his epitome. Of course, it does not express the meaning of "Zide", but it is taken from Mencius' meaning of a gentleman's further study. He was four years older than him. With his support, he had a smooth career as a Jinshi. He had served as a capital official and county magistrate. Now he was about to be transferred to the prefect of Cangzhou, the front line against the Liao Dynasty. Before taking office, he was granted three months of family leave to take his wife and children home for the New Year.
As for the other big man named Mingyuan, it was Li Tu who had been engaged in retrospection before. He had made meritorious service after a trip to the battlefield. Zhao Ji had already promised him to be a county captain, but he refused. He also opened a club opposite Yingtian Academy and once again made his voice heard. To restore ancient times, you should first restore your body and spirit, and start to debate the meaning of the scriptures with professors from Yingtian Academy.
Although they were protected on the battlefield this time, they could not really be protected. Dozens of people were killed and more than a dozen died. Perhaps this time, after experiencing life and death, this kid became enlightened.
After all, it is Confucianism and we must explain the classics and principles. But he was not a great scholar of the classics, and people did not recognize the meaning of the classics he taught. Then he thought of a good way to argue with the classics scholars and reorganize the meaning of the scriptures he wanted. He does not need to win all the debates. As long as he is undefeated in more than half of the debates, then he is qualified to establish a sect.
Now this boy can be regarded as a small person. He teaches his disciples how to practice martial arts and swordsmanship, and studies the scriptures and meanings with his colleagues every day. Whenever he travels, he must have many fans, which makes him quite impressive. If it really happens, it will be no match for Cheng and Zhu.
After saying a few words to Wang Mingan, Wang Yan turned to talk to Li Tu.
The main purpose this time is to meet Li Tu, specifically. Because Li Tu became enlightened and did better than he thought, then this is not a child who can be discarded at any time, but a confidant who should be cultivated by spending resources.
Of course, he couldn't let Zhao Ji know that he was behind the retro-sect that was shaking its foundation. So this time, Wang Ming'an went home to visit relatives, and Li Tu came with him in the name of visiting friends and took the opportunity to meet. When Zhao Ji asked about it afterwards, he was able to get rid of the relationship.
And what he wanted to tell Li Tu was none other than Wang's Confucianism. It was also after he learned what Li Tu had done before that he began to make up the fundamental tenets of the catechism. It can be said that it is covered with a layer of Confucian skin, but it can indeed be explained. The core thing is the people. Restoring Wu is just a disguise, but Wu must also be restored. After all, he has always supported everyone's fighting ability. He hoped that Li Tu would absorb and get his own things instead of transporting his things. From this it spread and a sect was established.
He has this kind of mind. There is no one family in the world. If his descendants are really bad, then there is nothing wrong with being betrayed and changing careers. He has never thought about the Millennium Dynasty.
If Li Tu and others only rely on their own improvements, they will be miserable for the rest of their lives. Because the current knowledge is the knowledge of officials. If they have never been an official or a high official, they will not be able to build a high-level position. This is what they lack. At the same time, they have torn away their idea of serving the king and changed it to serve the people. Don’t take the wrong path.
As for the imperial examination, let's just let it happen and don't force it. It only takes a few years, and there will always be a place for them to make use of.
The most important thing is to spread knowledge and get more disciples. As far as he knows, people in their thirties or those with family backgrounds disdain retroism. There are many people who can see things clearly. They know that it is difficult for them to last long and grow stronger, and they have always scorned the retro style.
Therefore, the disciples gathered now are mostly from poor families with no eyesight, children from poor families, and some children from businessmen's families. Most of these people are in their twenties.
There is no shortage of food and food for the training of the disciples. Several businessmen that Wang Yan found support them, and they are responsible for food, water and martial arts training. They provide all pens, inks, paper and inkstones. This is the key for those children from poor and poor families to join the group. Of course, it is not ruled out that there are really passionate young people, this is normal.
Li Tu is useful and wise. Maybe the reason why I failed the imperial examination before was because I was not as enlightened as I am now. Anyway, when he heard Wang Yan speak, his eyes lit up and he wished he could spread the word immediately.
He talked from noon to evening, stayed for a meal, and then gave the book he had compiled to Li Tu, asking him to go back and absorb it himself and then burn it to carry out his restoration work.
Even if it doesn't work, throwing a stone into water will cause ripples...
