At night, in a private room in Xinkangji, one of the eight buildings in Yijing, which was bustling with people and guests, Zhang Zhiwen, the chief envoy of Youyan, and Zhuang Shanhe, the inspector-general of Youyan, were exchanging glasses of wine!
Although the two of them had competed for the position of Chief Envoy of Youyan before, they had not had much contact in the past, so naturally there was no personal grudge between them... ·
Therefore, although Zhuang Shanhe was a little regretful that he lost the competition and did not become the chief envoy of Youyan, he did not hold any grudge against Zhang Zhiwen in his heart.
After Zhang Zhiwen came to serve as the chief minister of Youyan, although the relationship between the two was not very good, it was not bad at all. At least they were able to get along in terms of face, and they could cooperate with each other in work. This is why Zhang Zhiwen issued the invitation. Finally, the reason why Zhuang Shanhe was willing to give face to the appointment.
As the inspector in charge of Youyan's criminal justice, there are too many people who want to treat Zhuang Shanhe to dinner. It is bragging to say that people who want to treat him to dinner can go around Yi Jing. But as long as Zhuang Shanhe is willing, he can do it in a year For three hundred and sixty-five days, someone invited him to a restaurant for a banquet every time!
But Zhuang Shanhe still has a bottom line. Faced with such banquet invitations, he will try his best to refuse them.
Therefore, when facing Zhang Zhiwen, Zhuang Shanhe had a relatively straightforward temperament. After exchanging pleasantries and eating two bites of fish, he directly asked Zhang Zhiwen:
"Master Zhang, why are you inviting me here this time?"
Although he had some understanding of Zhuang Shanhe's simple and direct way of working, Zhang Zhiwen was a little surprised to see Zhuang Shanhe go straight to the topic before taking two bites of his meal... ·····
Although he originally planned to ask after three rounds of wine and five delicacies, but facing Zhuang Shanhe's questioning eyes, Zhang Zhiwen pondered for a while and then spoke:
"I heard that your police department has solved several major cases in a row recently?"
Zhuang Shanhe's expression did not change when he heard this, but he began to think quickly in his mind. Since he took up the post of Youyan's Inspector General, the Inspector Division can be said to be operating at full capacity. There are important cases almost every month. He now has There are several cases to investigate!
Judging from Zhang Zhiwen's words, could it be that a certain case in his hands is related to him, so he wants to finish it by himself?
But I know almost all the backgrounds of the people involved in the cases in my hands. I haven't found anyone related to Zhang Zhiwen?
If it wasn't related to Zhang Zhiwen, could it be that someone was involved in a certain case, so someone asked Zhang Zhiwen to say hello to him?
After realizing this, the more Zhuang Shanhe thought about it, the more likely he felt that it was very possible. What made him even more surprised was that Zhang Zhiwen, the chief envoy, was not an ordinary chief envoy. He was qualified to invite him to greet the entire army. The Yijing court can count the dozen with two hands?
But I didn’t realize that such heavyweights were involved in those cases?
After secretly doubting for a while, Zhuang Shanhe also tested Zhang Zhiwen and asked:
"There are quite a few cases in the Inspection Division. I don't know which one you are referring to, Mr. Zhang?"
Facing Zhuang Shanhe's inquiry, Zhang Zhiwen first looked at him deeply and then said:
"Wan Xinghe, Yu Defeng..."
Hearing Zhang Zhiwen say these two names, Zhuang Shanhe couldn't help but frown slightly. He knew that Wanxing and the company belonged to the Bai family. The Bai family was reported to have tax problems, and the mines that the Bai family was responsible for developing also appeared. The murder thing!
Because the evidence was conclusive, and the fact that his employer, the Bai family, did not have much power in the Fengwu Army, and Mrs. Bai was not too favored by the commander, Zhuang Shanhe did not care. Even if the old man of the Bai family hosted a banquet for him later, he would not No matter why I didn’t go, I still acted impartially!
As for the Yu Defeng Company, it was also reported that it had tax problems and was related to an underground Q-bank suspected of lending usury.
So yesterday he ordered the closure of this business and traced the relevant persons, because he had just ordered the investigation of Zhuang Shanhe and
He didn't know the background of this business. He only knew that the owner of the business was a man named Feng Yuning, who might have some military connections. But because the evidence was solid, Zhuang Shanhe didn't care about those things and directly ordered the closure of this jade shop. Defeng Company!
Thinking of this, Zhuang Shanhe also looked at Zhang Zhiwen a little strangely, because he was the inspector and Zhang Zhiwen was the chief envoy. The two of them worked together in Youyan to make ends meet, so he also knew about Zhang Zhiwen through various channels. The person’s behavior and Zhang Zhiwen’s possible background relationship.
Therefore, according to his understanding, Zhang Zhiwen was considered a practical person in the Fengwu Army and was not deeply involved with various people in the Yijing court. At the same time, he was not keen on participating in some overt and covert struggles within the court. He suffered a setback in Jiyu in 2011, but this time the commander-in-chief promoted him to Youyan Chief Envoy...
Although there is a Mrs. Bai in the Bai family who can barely be regarded as a relative, the Bai family is not very powerful. There is only Bai Changjiu, who is the deputy chief envoy in Anqing, and Bai Changsong, who is the reserve general, so Zhuang Shanhe is also a little curious. , how did the Bai family invite Zhang Zhiwen to say hello?
And there was Yu Defeng Company. What he knew at first was that the owner of this business, Feng Yuning, had a relationship with someone in the army, so it was a bit surprising that Zhang Zhiwen came out to say hello now!
Although he was a little confused about how Zhang Zhiwen got involved in these two things, Zhuang Shanhe hesitated for a moment and said:
"Master Zhang, it's not that I don't give you face, it's just that whether it's Wan Xinghe's case or Yu Defeng's case, the evidence is conclusive, both in person and in physical evidence!"
After saying that, Zhuang Shanhe also looked at Zhang Zhiwen with an embarrassed look. Although some people outside called him Zhuang Qingtian, Zhuang Shanhe knew in his heart that he was not Qingtian. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to get to where he is today. Some Sometimes you still need to open one eye and close one!
But having said that, although Zhang Zhiwen is the chief envoy, and according to convention, his status and authority are higher than his own, but this does not mean that he has much face with him. If he wants to show his favor, he has to see what conditions he pays!
Just when Zhuang Shanhe was ready to sell, Zhang Zhiwen felt the meaning of Zhuang Shanhe's words. Looking at Zhuang Shanhe's troubled face, he also realized that the Youyan Inspector seemed to have misunderstood what he meant. Think of yourself as those who greet him·····················
Thinking of this, in order to avoid Zhuang Shanhe's further misunderstanding, Zhang Zhiwen also said directly:
"Whether it's the matter of Wanxing Company or Yu Defeng Company, Mr. Zhuang, you can do whatever the Chief Secretary does. We, the Chief Secretary, have absolutely no other intentions!"
Listening to Zhang Zhiwen's categorical words, Zhuang Shanhe was a little confused for a moment. He was a little confused. Since you, Zhang Zhiwen, are not here to say hello, what do you mean by inviting me here for dinner alone, and then mentioning these two businesses to me?
Zhang Zhiwen also seemed to notice Zhuang Shanhe's confusion, and immediately reminded him in a low voice:
"I just advise Mr. Zhuang not to be half-hearted, to focus more on your work, and not to be used as a weapon by others!"
Zhuang Shanhe was even more confused as soon as these words came out, and immediately he said angrily:
"Master Zhang, why did you say this?"
"Why am I half-hearted and not focusing on work?"
"Catching criminals and punishing crimes is the scope of our work according to the prosecutor's office. Mr. Zhang, I have told you that whether it is the matter of Wanxinghe Company or the matter of Yudefeng Company, the evidence and witnesses are conclusive. The physical evidence is there, why was I used as a gun?"
Zhuang Shanhe became angrier as he spoke, and after he finished speaking, he stared at Zhang Zhiwen sternly. He must ask Zhang Zhiwen to explain what he said to him today... ····
Looking at the indignant Zhuang Shanhe, Zhang Zhiwen frowned slightly and wondered whether Zhuang Shanhe really didn't know or was just acting in front of him!
After observing Zhuang Shanhe's expression, Zhang Zhiwen couldn't help but ask:
"Master Zhuang, I just want to ask you, do you know the inside story of this?"
At this time, Zhuang Shanhe was a little angry, so he directly said:
"I don't know what's inside or not. I'm an inspector. I only know that if there is evidence, I will investigate and arrest people!"
Hearing what Zhuang Shanhe said, Zhang Zhiwen began to believe that Zhuang Shanhe really didn't know, and immediately spoke again:
"May I ask Mr. Zhuang who provided you with the evidence?"
Faced with Zhang Zhiwen's question, Zhuang Shanhe also had some reaction. He did not answer Zhang Zhiwen's question immediately but asked instead:
"Master Zhang, please explain clearly, what is going on?"
"Did the gods along the way make you come to me?"
Zhang Zhiwen did not answer Zhuang Shanhe's question but said in a deep voice:
"I just suggest that Mr. Zhuang, you can focus on the affairs of Youyan Anchasi and don't get involved in the fight above. This will be good for everyone!"
Seeing Zhang Zhiwen talking to him, Zhuang Shanhe seemed to realize something with his eyes slightly closed, but he still said to Zhang Zhiwen:
"Master Zhang, you don't need to tell me. I naturally want to do my job well, but as the inspector, the evidence is before me. Are you going to let me suppress the matter by inaction?"
"What do you want me to do if the higher ups ask me?"
Faced with Zhuang Shanhe's two questions in a row, Zhang Zhiwen didn't know how to answer. After pondering for a moment, he slowly said:
"Of course things have to be done, but everyone recommends that you stay away from Z rule and fights!"
Hearing the meaningful word "everyone" in Zhang Zhiwen's mouth, Zhuang Shanhe's expression became serious, and he immediately expressed his stance:
"Please rest assured on this point, I, Zhuang Shanhe, still have some sense of propriety..."
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Qilu, Koh Tao
Under the protection of thousands of guards and accompanied by hundreds of officials, Ye Mingsheng climbed onto a temporary tower and quietly watched the sea in front of him.
During this trip to Qilu, Ye Mingsheng's first priority was to inspect the official governance situation and see what impact the previous thorough investigation of Sun Jingan's party members had on Qilu.
The second point is to inspect the economy to promote the development of foreign trade, and one of the key points is to inspect Qin Town. In Ma Runchuan’s previous report to Ye Mingsheng, the Qilu Chief Envoy proposed a bold proposal to Ye Mingsheng The idea is to build a new city around a natural harbor!
Then use this new city to promote overseas trade in Qilu and even the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, as well as the development and construction of the navy!
And the natural harbor mentioned by Ma Runchuan is the Koh Tao where Ye Mingsheng is now!
While Ye Mingsheng was observing, Ma Runchuan on the side couldn't help but introduce:
"Commander, look at the natural harbor to the north. I sent people to investigate where the water is at least a hundred meters deep and there is no sedimentation. What's even more rare is that this is a natural ice-free harbor. In winter, You can still go to sea normally!"
"I believe that as long as we invest manpower and material resources here to build the port, this place will definitely become the center of our foreign trade in the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future!"
"Commander, this will be a good thing that will benefit the present generation and benefit the future..."
After listening to Ma Runchuan's words, Ye Mingsheng pondered for a moment and asked:
"How much money do you need to build the port?"
After hearing this, Ma Runchuan preached without thinking:
"Commander, it is a big project to completely build the port. I have researched that it will cost at least 1.3 million taels of silver or even more!"
"But Marshal, we don't need to complete the entire construction immediately. We can build it in phases. In my expectation, as long as we complete the first phase
After construction, the port can be put into operation and generate benefits. At that time, we can use the money earned at the port to continue to support the subsequent construction of the port! "
"How much money will you need for the first phase of construction?"
Facing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Ma Runchuan said solemnly:
"Preliminary calculation is six hundred thousand taels of silver!"
After saying that Ma Runchuan himself had too much money, he looked at Ye Mingsheng anxiously, trying to read some of Ye Mingsheng's true thoughts from Ye Mingsheng's facial expressions.
However, Ye Mingsheng's expression was as indifferent as ever, making it impossible for Ma Runchuan to see what he was thinking. Ye Mingsheng thought for a while and said:
"The Ministry of Industry will send people over for inspection in a while. Then Ma Runchuan, please explain your ideas and the basis for your cost to the Ministry of Industry!"
"If there is indeed a need to build this port, and it is something that is beneficial to the Zhou Dynasty and the people, then the imperial court will seriously consider it..."
