"It costs so much to make offerings to the back mountain every month."
"The steward is still so loyal to my father."
"It's a pity that my father likes peace and quiet."
"The robes I wore were washed, washed, and sewn again, and I couldn't bear to change them."
"Where did these expenses go in the accounts?"
Zhou Lang has already met Taoist Master Suwu.
I saw that the Taoist robes, whisk, and shoes and socks on his body all looked old.
How is it possible to receive a huge amount of tribute from the steward every month?
"The accounts are so clear."
“Every expense is on it.”
"Your Majesty, please don't think of wronging this servant!"
Manager Zhou is still talking harshly.
"Xiao Shunzi, slap me!"
"Let him think it through before talking."
Zhou Lang was too lazy to pay attention to him and continued to check the accounts.
Zhou Xiaoshun walked straight to the manager and waved his arms fiercely.
But in my mind was the scene where the master taught Zhou Xiangcheng a lesson last night...
Bang bang bang!
Three consecutive slaps caused blood to bleed from the corner of the manager's mouth.
He stared at Zhou Xiaoshun in disbelief.
"The prince asked me to fight him."
"It would be better for you, Chief, to be quiet."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
Zhou Xiaoshun warned.
Zhou Lang quickly checked the account book.
The monthly expenses documented above are almost a dime a dozen.
He was now certain that the manager was transferring money under clever pretexts.
"Counter, what's in those boxes?"
After Zhou Lang finished reading the account book, his eyes shifted to some wooden boxes in the corner.
"Reporting to the crown prince...that is the food and fiefdom account book of the county prince's palace."
The accountant didn't dare to be harsh now and answered immediately.
Zhou Lang quickly asked Zhou Xiaoshun to open the box, which contained many ledgers.
After taking some and checking them out.
Zhou Lang frowned.
The title of Linping County Prince, the fiefdom is a farm in Linping County.
There are only 300 households with food and 2,000 acres of fertile land.
This is a fiefdom awarded by the emperor.
It can ensure that Linping County Prince's lineage has no worries about food and clothing.
However, Zhou Lang couldn't understand the annual income from the grain fields recorded in the accounts.
Because the content recorded above is exactly what the manager said.
It was true that 70% of it was confiscated by the Ministry of War, leaving only 30% to be transported to the prince's palace.
Moreover, there is the seal and signature of a military officer on it.
Ge Ping...
Zhou Lang lowered his head and thought, if there is the seal and signature of Noriji of the Ministry of War.
He could no longer continue investigating the fiefdom's income.
After all, he only had status in the Zhou Dynasty, but did not have any official position or power.
Zhou Lang raised his head and looked at Manager Zhou Fu, whose face was covered in blood after being beaten.
I seem to have guessed something...
"Xiao Shunzi, before the steward follows my father."
"What was your original last name?"
Zhou Lang asked thoughtfully.
"This... little one doesn't know."
Zhou Xiaoshun shook his head.
"Most of the servants outside are relatives of the manager."
"What's their last name?"
Zhou Lang asked.
"This little one knows."
"The servants in our county prince's palace are all arranged by the general manager."
"They are all from Gejia Village outside the city."
"Gejia Village..."
"I see!"
Zhou Lang stood up with a sneer and walked up to Zhou Fu with the fiefdom accounts.
"The steward's original surname is Ge."
"After following my father, the Queen, I changed my surname to Zhou."
"That Mr. Tonji from the Ministry of War."
"They must be members of the same race as the steward, right?"
Zhou Lang slapped the account on his face and asked insidiously.
"you……"
"Your Majesty, spare your life!"
"For the sake of my servant serving His Highness the County King wholeheartedly."
"Your Majesty, let's forget about this matter..."
Manager Zhou only understood this in his heart after being slapped three times.
In front of him was the young prince who he had watched grow up.
Now it has become an existence that he cannot afford to mess with!
It was nothing if he could see through the money accounts of the county prince's palace at a glance.
As long as His Highness the County Prince looks at his old love, he can at least spare his life.
But the prince saw through the fishy food in the fiefdom.
Once the investigation continues, he won't be the only one involved.
But the entire Ge family!
"never mind?"
"You colluded with outsiders to obtain money from the county prince's palace."
"What a courageous dog!"
"As long as you give me the money and food and return it honestly."
"Perhaps I can look back on my past kindness and spare your life!"
Zhou Lang sneered.
"Your Majesty, I still have some money at home."
"I am willing to hand it all over to His Highness!"
Manager Zhou is still begging for mercy.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Lang turned around and issued an order directly to the guard captain.
"Commander Zhang, what's going on at our county prince's palace now."
"Have you seen everything clearly?"
"I just heard clearly what the manager did."
"Please also ask the Crown Prince to order this person to be brought to the clan mansion for disposal."
The commander of the guards of the county prince's palace who was standing at the door immediately replied.
"No need to bother."
"After all, he is my father's companion to study."
"I won't take it out to be embarrassed."
"Please also ask the commander to bring the guards on duty in the front yard."
"Follow Xiao Shunzi to search the manager's home."
Zhou Lang informed the guard commander and Zhou Xiaoshun of his plan one by one.
"clear."
The two of them rushed out of the accounting room, taking with them the few guards who were still on duty in the front yard.
Go straight to a courtyard on the west side of the Duke's Mansion.
That's where the steward's family usually lives.
Zhou Lang, on the other hand, continued to inquire about the situation in the accounting room...
In less than an hour, Zhou Xiaoshun rushed into the accounting room carrying a cloth bag in surprise.
He took out a stack of land deeds from his arms and put them together on the table.
"Your Highness, this is from the wife of the young steward."
"Various house deeds and title deeds found."
"There are also one hundred taels of gold ingots worth four thousand taels of silver..."
Zhou Xiaoshun placed the cloth bag on the table with a heavy sound.
As the baggage was untied, Zhou Lang was surprised to see the golden gold.
Now it's better, at least I can afford the cost of Qingye Pavilion last night.
But they still couldn't get enough money to redeem Jiang Li'er.
But no matter what, Zhou Lang finally had some capital.
"Where did these title deeds and house deeds come from?"
"How much is it worth?"
Zhou Lang looked at the manager coldly.
"Land deeds and house deeds are obtained by slaves in exchange for the benefits obtained from the grain of the fief."
"They are all far away in the countryside, worth tens of thousands of taels of silver..."
"Your Majesty, the money has been returned to you."
"You must keep your word..."
The steward quickly begged for mercy.
"The fief still has half of its income."
"It's in the hands of Ge Ping, the director of the Ministry of War, right?"
Zhou Lang asked.
He was very surprised now. He didn't expect that the county prince's palace had been embezzled over the years.
The general manager was reluctant to squander the money and actually hid it in his mansion for his future retirement.
Now I have vomited everything back.
"yes……"
The manager was like a deflated rubber ball, with his head lowered and not daring to say anything.
"Okay, Xiao Shunzi, put his family in the prison in the back house."
"Food will be provided every day. After I have checked everything, I will send him to the back mountain to practice Taoism with his father."
"Those servants in the front yard must be driven back."
Zhou Lang didn't want to talk to this person anymore.
