When eunuchs caused trouble in the Ming Dynasty and the government was in chaos, there was basically a premise that the eunuchs took advantage of the emperor's trust in him, and the imperial power actually became a protective umbrella for these people to cause chaos, or the emperor himself misused the imperial power.
At this time, no matter how many other people have the means, they can only try their best to make things right under this premise.
On the other hand, this is the current situation.
Those who benefit can actually do very little, but no one will easily accept their tragic ending and fate.
As the direct executor of imperial power, Ye Guan will definitely face such power.
In fact, before he even left the capital, someone had been telling him something, just like what the father-in-law sitting opposite him asked at this moment,
"I don't know Ye Qianhu, how to deal with this?"
These questions were annoying, but the identity of the other party made Ye Guan fearful. It was always difficult to offend the factory guards and the people in the palace.
"Of course we will follow the imperial edict."
The person who came was wearing a black cloak, his face hidden under it, "The imperial edict is to investigate and deal with those who sell illegal salt, so naturally those who sell it will be arrested, and those who do not will not be arrested."
Ye Kan nodded, "What my father-in-law said is true. This is the truth."
"Yes, yes, there is always a principle to be followed when doing things. However, Ye Qianhu came to Yangzhou with such majesty and majesty that we really envy him. People outside say that Ye Qianhu is now the living king of hell in Yangzhou City. You If someone is selling it, no one can stop selling it."
"Father-in-law, do you have someone you want to protect?"
Ye Guan's words were direct and naturally made people feel comfortable.
This man lifted his black hat and revealed his face. If you look closely, he looks a bit old. The skin on his face is wrinkled and dark, and he doesn't have any beard.
Ye Guan looked familiar, having seen him in the palace.
"We don't have it at home. There is one from above."
"But you can't tell your subordinates, right?"
After the new king came to the throne, he tightened the control over the internal officials such as Si Li Jian, Yu Ma Jian, and Nei Guan Jian. Moreover, in the civil service system, there was Wang Hua who was "corrupting officials according to orders" in Zhejiang.
So people now are cautious.
Can't say the name easily.
This is also a policy from above and countermeasures from below. What if Ye Guan turns around and complains when he says it here?
"Ye Qianhu knows the situation in the palace. We really can't tell you the name. You just need to say what you need? No matter whether it can be done or not, our family will do our best."
"Then can you ask me a question. If I can't be saved, what will I face?"
The father-in-law shook his head, "Our family doesn't want this, and Ye Qianhu definitely doesn't want this either."
"Father, it's not that Ye wants to be like this. But now in Yangzhou City, in addition to the Criminal Office of the Northern Division, there is also the Internal Security Office of the Southern Division. You also know that there is a competition between Deputy Envoy Han and Deputy Envoy Mao. , if something happens, don’t mention Your Majesty, Deputy Ambassador Mao will take my skin off."
"It's up to our family to tell Deputy Ambassador Mao."
Ye Guan tilted his head and thought, "What are you bragging about?"
They didn't even give me a name, so they thought I'd take such a risk.
If all kinds of things are covered, wouldn’t it mean that cats and dogs are also covered?
So he kicked the ball directly, "If father-in-law can persuade Deputy Mao, why bother to come to me? How dare Ye not obey Deputy Mao's words?"
The father-in-law narrowed his eyes, there was something interesting about this.
"Ye Qianhu, this case is very extensive. If the wrong person is arrested, we can't afford it."
"For my father-in-law, Ye can be slow for a few days, but in the end whether he will be guaranteed or not depends on whether Deputy Mao opens his mouth. Also, if my father-in-law can persuade the Internal Security Bureau, then Ye will have no objection."
Of course people like Gu Zuo are still in the minority.
For Ye Kan, as long as it doesn't affect his business, he doesn't resist the flexibly operable parts.
The key is the inner security center.
The man named Luo is also in Yangzhou.
The father-in-law on the opposite side asked: "Where are the people from the inner security office?"
"I don't know." Ye Kan shook his head.
"It is said that Nansi has a secret intelligence department. There won't be any of their people in Yunsi Yamen, right?"
Unfortunately, Ye Guan still shook his head, "I don't know."
"Do not know at all?"
The question was asked with contempt. Ye Guan was unhappy and raised his eyebrows, "My father-in-law is also a member of the palace. I wonder what kind of emperor your majesty is?"
The Internal Security Office is so low-key,
How would they know if it was His Majesty's order?
Thinking about it this way, the father-in-law doesn't blame Ye Guan so much. The matter in Yangzhou does require a "certain amount of face" to allow Ye Guan to take risks.
But anyway, he still left two names behind.
At dawn the next day, Yangzhou City was somewhat deserted. Unfortunately, the poor people can't take care of that much, and they can't afford to delay a small business for a day, so they still go out to set up stalls.
Luo Chenglin went to the roadside to eat tofu naoer while looking at the main gate of Yunsi Yamen.
After doing this kind of work for a long time, he has become accustomed to looking at the surrounding environment. He can distinguish the smell here at a glance.
"...that guy Ye Guan has become a local emperor. Now all the gods of wealth in Yangzhou City are queuing up to see him, and they are sending people to keep an eye on him."
"It seems that there are people from the palace as well." said the subordinate sitting opposite him.
Luo Chenglin was surprised, "Oh? How can you see that?"
"People came last night, and then my people followed, and finally entered Gaoji Cloth Shop. There are people from the needlework bureau and the silversmith bureau in the palace."
"you sure?"
"Confirmed. The eunuchs are greedy for the benefits of salt and have been releasing people here for some time."
Seeing Luo Chenglin thinking, his subordinate asked: "Qianhu, do you want to report this to Deputy Ambassador Han?"
"want!"
He was good friends with Han Ziren, and he would definitely let him know about such a discovery. As for whether to report it to the emperor, that was Han Ziren's consideration. But the matter would not be hidden from him, Luo Chenglin, otherwise how could he feel at ease?
On the other side,
Ye Guan didn't get good news either.
They still haven't found anyone from the Internal Security Center.
But this group of people must have entered Yangzhou.
"I can't control that much anymore and start arresting people."
In fact, there was more than one father-in-law who wanted to take his path?
But he himself was also under pressure. If there was no news after arriving in Yangzhou, it would be a big deal if it reached the emperor's ears.
They came from the capital and had a list in hand.
With the list in hand, what is there to hesitate about?
When they arrived at the door, someone came over to report, "Ye Qianhu, someone gave you a lot of money and wants to see you."
Snapped!
Ye Guan gave this subordinate a slap in the face without hesitation.
At this time, you can surrender to power, but you cannot surrender to money. Don’t even think about why people give you money for no reason.
"What good can come out of meeting me at this time? Let him go! If you are fine, stay at home. If something happens, I will take the initiative to find him!"
Ye Guan guessed something as he said, "Did you take the money?"
The subordinates lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.
"Send it back."
I couldn't find it in any guard station, and the cashiers were all happy. How can Ye Guan be happy?
In the alley outside the Yamen, Yu Mingquan sat in a sedan and waited anxiously.
Finally, when I saw a group of uniformed guards leaving the yamen, my heart began to sink.
Then, the side door opened, and a small wooden box that could be carried with one hand was brought out.
"No! Take your things and go back!"
The servants led by Yu Mingquan were annoyed when they saw these people being so arrogant. They were even more surprised when they took the wooden box in their hands because the weight was wrong.
He immediately opened it and exclaimed to his employer, "It's half missing!"
"It's just money, it doesn't count. The thing is done, but it's not done, so just take half. Let's go back."
Tao Du, the prefect of Yangzhou Prefecture, has been arrested and is being interrogated by the Jin Yiwei.
We are also arresting people today.
Your life is about to be lost, why do you still care about a little money?
But Yu Mingquan felt strange.
It seems that Jin Yiwei this time is just as greedy for money as those in the past, but why can't money be used easily?
Now from top to bottom, these people gave him a feeling that he was reluctant to accept them, but he didn't know why it was different.
on the road,
Ye Guan's subordinates have been telling him about the people they want to arrest today.
"...This person is a distant relative of Marquis Yongkang. Although he is not related by blood, he is more attentive than the one who is close. So Marquis Yongkang gradually trusted him more, and the silver on the salt was also important to the Marquis Mansion, so this Someone who is far away and loyal has become the best choice."
"Bad luck." Ye Kan said this.
Because the salt merchant recruited by Marquis Yongkang was also named Ye, and his name was Ye Qijun.
In the past, with the background of the Marquis, it was really majestic, but now that the Marquis is gone, do you think this is unfair?
The people in Jinyiwei are no strangers to arresting people.
Hundreds of people rushed into the house, first pulled out everyone and knelt down, and then ransacked their homes and sealed the house.
Ye Qijun was also tied up and brought to Ye Guan,
"There are only women in the family, but no sons," Ye Kan smiled, "I received bad news from Marquis Yongkang in advance and let my son escape, right?"
"A villain only has daughters and no sons." He replied coldly.
After a while,
A hundred households came to report, "Thousand households, the cellar is open, but there is no money, only two boxes of salt!"
Ye Guan was on fire.
He must look for more money, because salt merchants are rich in everyone's eyes. If these people are arrested and these houses are ransacked but no large sum of money can be found in the end,
How did he explain it to Deputy Envoy Mao, and how did Deputy Envoy Mao explain it to the Emperor?
Will the emperor suspect that they are the ones who tampered with this?
Especially since he had met his father-in-law in the palace.
Therefore, it is best to send a memorial to these matters in Yangzhou, carry dozens of boxes of silver to the treasury, and let the emperor know.
Otherwise, if you have long nights and lots of dreams, who knows what will happen? !
Ye Kan reached out and pinched the wealthy businessman's chin, "You guys are usually pretty, but now I want to see if you are a man."
Ye Qijun looked very understanding. He said: "We are all working hard for others. You and I both know that we won't get much. Even if we do, they will all be sent to the Yongkang Marquis Mansion. Besides, His Majesty has a decree, and the Jin Yiwei must not be good at it." Use torture! Do you dare to disobey the imperial decree?"
Ye Guan sneered, "The imperial decree also said that selling illegal salt is not allowed. Did you listen? How dare a lowly businessman with no official status dare to mention the imperial decree to me?"
Ye Guan could accept it if one person told the truth. After all, dozens of people were arrested at one time. How could the court pursue the case if there was one person missing?
But the cellar was empty, which was absolutely not okay.
"It's interesting. I really don't think the court can catch them."
