Zhangtai Palace.
Ying Zheng was sitting alone on the high platform, looking at the records on the table, with strong interest in his eyes, but more importantly, he was greedy!
That's right! It's greed!
An emperor with a heart to expand the land has a unique greed for the land!
Those words written by Ran Fang are written on it. There is a bigger world outside Da Qin!
He had never heard anyone mention these things.
It seems too ridiculous now.
But if it is true, doesn’t it mean that Da Qin can become even bigger?!
These territories will be included in the territory of Da Qin in the future!
At this moment, Zhao Gao came back from outside the palace and came directly to find Ying Zheng.
Especially his visit to Xianyang Prison was impossible to hide from Ying Zheng's eyes. He might as well come in person.
"I see you, Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng raised his head, glanced at Zhao Gao, and said slowly: "Get up."
From his tone, Zhao Gao didn't hear any displeasure, so he felt relieved.
He stood there and saluted Ying Zheng respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Second Young Master's troops have left Xianyang."
"all the best."
After saying that, he stood there and paused for a few seconds before continuing: "I also went to Xianyang Prison and wanted to see Mr. Fusu and Mr. Ran Fang."
"I was afraid that I would reveal my secrets by talking too much, so I just exchanged a few pleasantries and came out."
Ying Zheng's expression didn't change much, and he didn't seem to care about this matter.
This attitude made Zhao Gao a little confused. Does His Majesty know it or not?
Or should I say that I don’t blame myself even if I know it?
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Seeing Zhao Gao admitting his mistake, Ying Zheng stared at him with burning eyes, as if he wanted to see something else in his eyes.
"No problem."
Having said that, what Ran Fang said came to his mind. Is this Zhao Gao really a traitor?
Thinking of the last refined salt case and looking at what Ran Rang said this time, Ying Zheng became more and more suspicious of him.
The time spent returning from Xianyang Prison to Zhangtai Palace will not be too long.
But now, Zhao Gao has delayed his return for half an hour. So where has he been for half an hour?
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng's eyes changed somewhat, and there was a hint of threat when he looked at Zhao Gao.
"You know Hu Hai best. Do you think he can investigate the corruption case in Surabaya County clearly?"
This question stunned Zhao Gao for a second. His Majesty asked him this question last time in the refined salt case, and then he was inexplicably imprisoned in Xianyang Prison for so long, and even lost a Yan Le.
Now he asked again, is he going to be sent to Xianyang Prison again?
Zhao Gao's heart trembled, and he didn't know how to answer this question for a while.
"Your Majesty, with the intelligence of the second young master, this matter should not be a problem."
"The only thing I'm worried about is that there have been changes in the officials of Surabaya County over the years. It may be difficult to investigate those old cases."
"However, Your Majesty has always been thorough in doing things, so he should have a perfect method."
After hearing his answer, Ying Zheng lowered his head slightly, thinking of what Zhao Gao said in Xianyang Prison.
Regarding the food issue, he also said that the DPRK and China had a solution. Now he still says the same about the corruption case. Is this because he had an idea?
Or does he think that someone in the DPRK can solve it?
Because he had some trust in Zhao Gao before, Ying Zheng would not deliberately investigate anything he did.
It was different now. Ying Zheng began to doubt Zhao Gao. Then Ying Zheng began to re-evaluate what he said and did.
"Zhao Gao, do you think the little governor of Sishui County can accomplish this kind of corruption?"
Perhaps he didn't expect Ying Zheng to ask such a question, but the surprise in his eyes did not escape Ying Zheng's gaze.
And the guilty conscience in that moment was also clearly seen by Ying Zheng.
Just for a moment, he immediately lowered his head, fearing that his other thoughts would be seen through by Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance, and I dare not speak nonsense."
"However, I think your Majesty's words are reasonable. There is a lot of money for disaster relief, but a county governor alone does not have such great ability."
"If there is really a corrupt person, then the ministers in this court will definitely be involved."
"Why don't your Majesty secretly send someone to investigate and check the ministers in this court to see if they are involved in the corruption case."
When he said this, Zhao Gao was also thinking about it in his heart.
He was afraid that if he accidentally said some real names, he would be guilty of a serious crime.
Especially his own people, if His Majesty finds them, they really won't be able to survive.
After speaking, he carefully raised his head and made sure that Ying Zheng's expression had not changed much before he felt relieved.
Just when he thought Ying Zheng was just asking a question, he heard Ying Zheng say: "Who do you think is the right person to investigate this matter?"
This is another proposition.
Zhao Gao wiped the sweat from his forehead. Your Majesty always speaks and acts in the same way now.
His Majesty would ask him questions before, but they were all casual questions and would not worry him much.
It was different now. He always felt that there was something in Ying Zheng's words, as if if he just said a name, His Majesty would really use this person.
Thinking about it this way, he would have to think carefully about this matter.
"Your Majesty, this matter is a major matter in the court, and I dare not speak nonsense."
"There are so many capable people in the court. As long as they are capable officials in Da Qin, this matter can be left to them."
"I trust your Majesty's judgment."
After saying that, he raised his head and met Ying Zheng's eyes that were half-smiling but not smiling, which made his heart tighten.
It was as if his mind had been broken, which was very unsettling.
Just when he was thinking too much, he heard Ying Zheng say: "It makes sense."
"Then I'll leave this matter to you to investigate."
"We must get to the bottom of this corrupt person! No one can be spared!"
Upon hearing Ying Zheng's words, Zhao Gao knelt on the ground with a start.
Now was the critical moment. He had just passed the matter to Feng Quji, and now he was about to take the case from His Majesty...
This matter is a hot potato, and no one dares to take it.
And he is the person who knows the inside story best. If he is asked to investigate, how should he investigate?
Normally he would have accepted it, but now he was a thorn in His Majesty's side. At this juncture of his investigation, he did not dare to do anything.
"His Majesty……"
"This slave is only willing to follow His Majesty and serve His Majesty diligently. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle such a big task!"
"I hope your Majesty will be considerate and choose another person."
Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao with a gloomy look. This was a test for Zhao Gao.
If he had taken on this matter openly, he might have felt that Ran Fang's words might be biased, but now that Zhao Gao has repeatedly declined, it seems that there is something fishy about the matter.
Moreover, Ran Fang was assassinated in Xianyang Prison. This incident happened at the same time that Zhao Gao went to Xianyang Prison. How could it be such a coincidence?
It’s hard not to think of these two things.
Especially Ying Zheng, who was suspicious by nature, was even more suspicious of Zhao Gao.
He suddenly had his own thoughts in his mind and said in a deep voice: "No need, you will investigate this matter."
"If you have any clues, please report them in time."
"As for the corrupt person, he will be sent directly to Xianyang Prison!"
Now that Ying Zheng has said this, the matter is finalized. Even if Zhao Gao is unwilling, he must take this matter forward.
"Here!"
"This slave will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations."
