Qingzhou, east of the city, manor cellar.
Xiaosi, who pretended to be a scholar, held the account book in his hand, looked at the data on it, and said softly: "Sir, we have already counted it clearly, 10 million taels of silver, a total of 23 antique calligraphy and paintings, and 15 rare treasures. There are a total of 364 letters, involving most of the prefects, county magistrates, and even some officials in the imperial court in Qingzhou."
Zhou Zhenwen nodded slightly, took out a letter, read it, and said: "Without the protection of senior officials in the capital, the annual inspections cannot be concealed. Qingzhou is the granary of the wilderness, and the Ministry of Household Affairs sends people to count the amount of grain every year. There is no one in the Ministry of Revenue to support Zhang Qi, so it is impossible for him to empty Qingzhou’s grain reserves without anyone noticing.”
"This evidence is enough to bring down a large number of people."
"Don't worry, leave it to the little emperor. Please sort it out and give me a list of the people involved in this matter. Those who can be won over, those who can be subdued, secretly subdued, and silently control the household department. The household department is the Qingliu Party If you want to get a piece of the territory, you have to use this matter to make a fuss!"
"All the people on the list will be investigated. Those who are too deeply involved with the Qingliu Party and cannot be won over will be dealt with first. This merit will be given to Feng Qian to help him get promoted."
"Yes, sir." Xiaosi understood what Zhou Zhenwen meant and nodded quickly.
"I'm going back to the capital first. Claiming illness is not a long-term solution."
"After these accounts and letters are sorted out, they will be transported back to the capital. Qingzhou Prefect's county seal, you find an opportunity to hand it over to Feng Qian and let him control Qingzhou. Seventy percent of these silver taels will be transported back to the capital, and the remaining 30% will be left to you to take care of! "
"Also... crops are a top priority and are related to the fate of the country. Don't be careless!"
After Zhou Zhenwen finished explaining, he left Qingzhou and rushed towards the capital.
...
The next day, after the morning court, Empress Liang Zhao disguised herself and secretly left the palace.
Today is the day for her private visit incognito.
She didn't believe that Zhou Zhenwen was sick.
If Zhou Zhenwen was a weak scholar, he would be sick if he got sick!
But Zhou Zhenwen is a second-grade martial arts master with a lot of martial arts training. Although he is aging quickly, he has a strong body and is almost immune to all diseases.
"Actually, I also have a guess in my mind!"
"That's the mysterious master who handles the affairs in Qingzhou, you, Zhou Zhenwen!"
"After all, when we first simulated the Qingzhou Incident, you were the one who killed the master master of the Sirius Kingdom!"
"If there is anyone else in the wilderness who has such strength, I can't think of anyone else besides you."
"The master of Tianlang Kingdom was just killed in Qingzhou, and you became "sick"?"
"Isn't this too coincidental?"
Empress Liang Zhao's thoughts were spinning, and she still planned to go to Zhou Mansion to find out the truth.
If Zhou Zhenwen is really not here, then it can be certain that the other party secretly went to Qingzhou to help the court and deal with the master of Tianlang Kingdom.
If Zhou Zhenwen is still in the capital, it means that Zhou Zhenwen has been doing something very important recently and is not even free to attend the morning court. This requires special attention.
"It's something that needs to be dealt with even if you don't want to go to court in the morning because you're sick. It's worth a trip in person!"
Empress Liang Zhao stood at the door of Zhou Mansion, her eyes twinkling, and she commanded: "Go and knock on the door!"
"yes!"
A member of the Dragon Guard immediately understood and knocked on the door of Zhou Mansion.
"Zhiya!"
The door opened, revealing a gap, and the servant asked: "Who are you looking for?"
"The nobles in the palace know that Academician Zhou is ill at home, so he came here to visit!"
The member of the Dragon Guard took out a special silver medal from his arms and handed it to the servant.
The servant looked at the words on the silver medal and was immediately shocked.
[The emperor personally guards, protects the dragon and protects the country! 】
"Sir, please wait a moment. I will go and pass the message immediately." The servant did not dare to neglect, quickly closed the door and ran towards the inner courtyard.
"Uncle Fu, there is a noble person in the palace who wants to visit the master." The servant quickly handed the silver medal to Uncle Fu, an official of the Zhou Mansion.
Uncle Fu frowned as he looked at the words on it, thought for a moment, and then ordered: "Don't be lazy, take them to the front hall first, serve them tea, and I'll ask the master."
"Yes, Uncle Fu." The servant nodded, turned and left.
Uncle Fu quickly walked towards the courtyard where Zhou Zhenwen lived. After entering the courtyard, he stopped in the courtyard, facing the closed door, he said in a deep voice: "Master, a nobleman came from the palace, and he was given a silver medal. "
Zhou Zhenwen's voice came out from the room:
"Send the silver medal in."
"Yes." Uncle Fu opened the door, walked in, and handed the silver medal in through the curtain.
"Where are the people?" Zhou Zhenwen's voice sounded again.
Uncle Fu replied: "Master, we have arranged for them to take a rest in the front hall."
"Tell them that I am infected with the cold and it is inconvenient to see guests. Let them invite them back." Zhou Zhenwen's voice came from behind the curtain.
"Yes." Fu Bo took the silver medal and left quickly.
Behind the curtain, the stout Xiaoliu was lying on the bed, with deep eyes, murmuring: "The emperor's personal guard, protect the dragon and protect the country! The people of the dragon guard... Unexpectedly, the emperor You actually came here in person?”
...
"What?"
"No time?"
"Do you know who is coming?"
The members of the Dragon Guard were furious and pointed at Uncle Fu, wanting to scold him harshly and ask him to open his eyes to see the identity of the noble man in front of him.
"Okay." Empress Liang Zhao put down her tea cup and waved her hand to stop the dragon guard's next words.
"Since Academician Zhou is infected with the cold, I want to see him even more!"
After empress Liang Zhao finished speaking, she took out a gold medal and slapped it on the table.
Uncle Fu looked at the five-clawed golden dragon on the gold medal and the word "I" in the young man's mouth. He was so frightened that his legs weakened and he knelt down: "A common man, Zhou Fu, has met the emperor."
The maids and servants serving around him also knelt down and trembled.
Empress Liang Zhao ignored these people and strode toward the inner courtyard.
"You, stand up and lead the way." Empress Liang Zhao ordered.
Uncle Fu quickly stood up and followed quickly.
After a while, Empress Liang Zhao came to Zhou Zhenwen's courtyard.
"Zhou Aiqing, I heard that you were sick, so I came here to see you." Empress Liang looked at the open door, but did not go in. Instead, she stood in the yard and said.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm sorry that I'm weak and can't come out to salute!" Zhou Zhenwen's slightly weak voice came from the room.
"You go out first." Empress Liang Zhao glanced at the members of the Dragon Guard beside her and ordered.
The members of the Dragon Guard bowed and said, "Yes."
After the members of the Dragon Guard left, Empress Liang Zhao did not rush in, but said directly: "Zhou Aiqing, I got the news that the Sirius Kingdom sent masters to Qingzhou, and the plan you mentioned failed..."
"Zhou Aiqing, with your intelligence, you should have other plans, right?"
"Why don't you teach me a lesson?"
