Chang Feng carefully checked the accounts and the amount of gold and silver with his brothers.
The verification was correct, just in case the three brothers of the Wan family had something to hide. He and Fatty Xu spent another day checking Bazang.
In the end, more than three hundred taels of silver were found on the eaves and tiles of Wanfu.
The three hundred taels of silver were not intentionally concealed by Wantong. I simply forgot about it.
After sorting out the accounts and sealing all the belongings, Chang Feng and Fatty Xu returned to Jinyiwei to resume their duties.
Zhu Ji looked at the account books carefully. When he saw the total of 420,000 taels, he was also surprised: "The Wan family can really make money."
Changfeng remained silent. He knew that Zhu Ji didn't like his subordinates to interrupt.
Zhu Ji closed the account books: "From today on, the Jinyi Guards have established a new rule. Twenty-one percent of the proceeds from confiscating the house will be put into the private treasury of the guard."
This is not because Zhu Ji was greedy.
There are 8,000 Jinyiwei personnel, but in two capitals and thirteen provinces, there are a full 30,000 unemployed eyes and ears.
These eyes and ears are not paid by the court. They can't do it in vain.
It costs money to bribe Tatars, Oaras, Jurchens, and Annans to collect enemy intelligence.
Paoze will be rewarded for meritorious services, and money for soup and medicine will be given for injuries.
When you go out to run secret errands, you need to spend money on eating, drinking, sleeping, walking, sleeping, and walking.
Because it is a secret errand, we cannot make a list and ask the household department for verification.
In the words of later generations, a large part of Jinyiwei's unit expenditures did not have financial allocations.
This is not a situation unique to the Ming Dynasty’s spy agencies.
In later generations, the CIA will set fire to nine out of ten places in the world, and it will not set the remaining one, but it will pour oil on the fire.
The CIA's funding does not rely solely on grants. In the 1960s and 1970s, the CIA even engaged in the scandal of selling white goods to raise funds.
In short, Jinyiwei has always had private treasury since the beginning of the Hongwu Dynasty.
When Wantong was in charge of Jinyiwei, his private treasury income was often obtained by blackmailing officials and wealthy households.
Zhu Ji is a person with a bottom line and disdains extortion. He could only focus on the stolen money gained from ransacking his house.
One out of twenty is not too much. It's not to satisfy selfish desires, it's for official business.
Chang Feng cupped his hands and said, "Yes. Remember Commander Jun's order and take one out of twenty."
Zhu Ji then ordered: "Wantong is really ridiculous. The grain, pepper, and sappan wood collected were borrowed from the user's warehouse for storage."
"It also saves us having to deal with the Ministry of Household Affairs."
"By the way, all the gems, Eastern beads, animal skins, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings and other miscellaneous items that were copied will be handed over to the inner transport warehouse and presented to the emperor."
At dawn the next day, Chang Feng asked his men to transport 20,000 taels of cash back to Jinyiwei's private treasury. He also sent people to make an appointment with the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Internal Affairs Bureau to hand over the property in Wanfu.
Because the amount of 400,000 taels was too large, Li Min, the Minister of Household Affairs, came in person.
Li Min is a wise minister. Last year, he was promoted to the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Household Affairs, thanks to Huaien's recommendation.
After Li Min saw Chang Feng, he ignored the etiquette and held Chang Feng's hand with both hands: "Chang Qianhu, you helped the Ministry of Household Affairs solve a big problem!"
Whenever a new emperor ascends the throne, it has become a rule that he must free money and food from all over the world to win people's hearts.
Emperor Hongzhi also wanted to provide free food and money. The Ministry of Household Affairs is worried about the lack of money, and there is no confidence in the general exemption of money and grain.
Unexpectedly, a huge fortune was made out of thin air.
Chang Feng knew that Li Min had a good relationship with Huai En, and Li Min regarded him as one of his own.
Chang Feng lowered his voice: "Don't worry, Li Butang. This is just the first stolen money that Jin Yiwei has handed over to the Hu Bu. In the next few days, there will be a steady stream of large amounts of money handed over to the Hu Bu."
Li Min said: "How wonderful! The emperor is the first to ascend the throne and clarify the administration of officials. It is time for the dirty money of those corrupt officials to be used by the people!"
The person who came to hand over the treasure from the internal officials and supervisors was Li Guang, the palm printr.
It took Chang Feng a whole day to complete the handover of the huge amount of property with Li Min and Li Guang.
The first errand that Chang Feng received in the new dynasty was finally completed.
The job was hardly difficult. The main reason is that the three Wan brothers are too cooperative.
When Chang Feng was about to leave Wanfu, Shi Wenyi, who had just raised the general flag, walked up to him.
Shi Wenyi whispered: "Master Chang, I saw Eunuch Li put a large gem into the sleeve of his robe during the handover."
Chang Feng frowned and thought to himself: Li Guang is the handprint of the official supervisor in the hall, and he is about to enter the ceremonial supervisor as a pen-holder. Isn't it too low-key?
You have to be greedy for a box of gems. What's wrong with stealing a piece? What's the difference between him and the little thief on the street?
Li Guang is such a person who has no courage and is good at taking advantage.
Chang Feng told Shi Wenyi: "Don't let this matter spread. It's just a gem. There is no need for the Jin Yiwei and the internal officials to fall out."
It was already dusk. After a busy day, Chang Feng planned to go to Fuxingyuan to buy some soy sauce meat, and then go home to have a good dinner with Xiaoyan and Tangtang. Then she gave Xiaoyan a good beating and had a good sleep.
As soon as he left the gate of Wanfu, he met Liu Jin.
Liu Jin cupped her hands towards Chang Feng and said, "Chang Qianhu. Eunuch Huai'en invites your whole family to have dinner outside."
Through the change of dynasties, not only Chang Feng was promoted. Liu Jin was also promoted from the eighth-level fire master to the sixth-level Dianbook, with the rank of sixth rank.
Chang Feng said: "Sure. I'm afraid that the old man will be too busy after returning to Beijing. I don't dare to bother him at home yet."
"I'll go home to pick up my wife and roommate."
"Jiannai" is a word that has been criticized by later generations of pastoral female boxers.
In fact, it is the rural female boxers who lack culture. The word "bitter wife" does not mean "my bitchy wife".
"Jian" refers to myself, it's just a modesty.
In the same way, "Zhuo" in Zhuo Jing is also a modest term for men in ancient times.
Chang Feng returned home, picked up Liu Xiaoyan and Tangtang, and came to Huaien's foreign residence.
When Tangtang saw Wynn, she jumped directly into his arms: "Fat Grandpa, Fat Grandpa, what is something delicious to treat Tangtang to tonight?"
Chang Feng said quickly: "Tangtang, don't be rude."
Wynn smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. I have already regarded Tangtang as my granddaughter! From now on, you can call me Tangtang instead of father-in-law. Just call me grandpa."
Chang Feng's first reaction was: This old man took advantage of me.
Then I thought: I know the internal minister of the Ming Dynasty, and the chief shopkeeper of Jingying, Tuanying, and Factory Guard is the director, and I don't seem to suffer much.
After all, this godfather still has a certain status in the court.
Chang Feng quickly knelt down: "Master, from today on, you treat me as your grandson! My grandson will definitely honor you well in the future!"
At the critical moment, Liu Xiaoyan, who is usually a bit aggressive, did not lose her temper. She made a Wanfu gift: "My grandson's daughter-in-law, Xiaoyan, has met my grandpa."
Wynn's chubby face smiled from ear to ear: "Okay, okay! Liu Jin, the meal is ready. I want to have a good drink with my grandson, granddaughter, and grandson-in-law."
The four of them entered the dining room, and just as they were about to use their chopsticks, Liu Jintong reported: "Eunuch, Wan'an wants to see you."
Huaien said: "You came just in time. I was just looking for him. Women cannot eat at the same table with him. Liu Jin, please ask the kitchen to cook another table of dishes, and take Tangtang and Xiaoyan to eat in the garden pavilion."
Chang Feng also stood up: "Master, I also resigned."
Wynn waved his hand: "You don't have to leave. Just stay here."
