If it was said that regarding the situation of Xungui, Emperor Liu had some restraint and could even calm down and listen to some detailed reports. However, when Wang Xuanzhen reported the results of his investigation, Emperor Liu stopped pretending.
He wasn't furious or hysterical. He just had a calm attitude, a perfunctory approach that was indifferent to cold. He didn't ask about the specific case details in detail, but simply accepted the list of prisoners submitted by Wang Xuanzhen in an understatement.
Such a reaction was a good thing for Wang Xuanzhen. He did not have to face Emperor Liu's questioning, which reduced the risk of being confused. But for Wang Jien, the mood was not so satisfactory. The official's report to him was to inquire into the details and details, but they did not ask any questions about Wang Xuanzhen. This difference in treatment was too obvious. Could it be that the official Ning Do you trust newcomers, but don’t trust yourself, an old slave?
When Wang Jien's heart was filled with soreness, Emperor Liu asked again: "What is the public opinion of the people of Xijing City about the Kang Ning case these days?"
This question was naturally asked of Wang Jien. After all, monitoring public opinion in Gyeonggi is one of the main responsibilities of the Imperial City Department. However, when I mentioned it at this time, I really wondered about Wang Jien. During this period, he had spent all his energy on digging into the situation of those nobles. He had no time to pay attention to the comments of ordinary people. They were all bullshit. People, talking like farts is not worthy of attention.
Muttering in his heart, Wang Jien did not panic at all. With a quick thought, he calmly reported: "Going back to the official family, Kang Ning is a famous businessman all over the world after all. The Kang family is deeply rooted in the capital. Kang Ning is If arrested, it is inevitable that there will be some repercussions among the people.
In the past few days, there has indeed been a lot of discussion among the people, and many of them are gloating about the misfortune. Of course, there are also people who are worried about implicating themselves, especially those who are directly related to the Kang family.
According to investigations, the Kang family employed thousands of people inside and outside the capital. Some of the Kang family's employees gathered to cause trouble, resulting in some riots and several cases of disability.
The specific reason was that even after Kang Ning was arrested, many of the Kang family's properties in the city were closed, causing the employees to lose their jobs and causing trouble. In the Southern City, a street run by the Kang family has also come to a standstill, causing the entire market to be somewhat depressed, with merchants complaining and ordinary people criticizing it."
Wang Jien's words can be regarded as half-truths and half-falsehoods. He just tried his best to recall and expanded the content based on some situations reported by his subordinates. This was not deceiving Emperor Liu, but a "reasonable deduction", and Wang Jien also believed that what he reported was what Emperor Liu was willing to hear, and even if there were some omissions, they could be made up for.
As Wang Jien spoke, Wang Xuanzhen couldn't help but glance sideways at Wang Jien. He was obviously moved, and he couldn't help but sigh at the old eunuch's boldness and cunning. Wang Xuanzhen was naturally aware of the problem he was talking about, but if he wanted to use it as an excuse for him, he would easily be asking for trouble.
At the same time, the Kang Ning case has been investigated to this point, and the situation has become very clear. Kang Ning and even the entire Kang family are just an introduction. Emperor Liu is obviously concerned about the problems reflected behind it, and he also wants to do something about it.
The main responsibility of the Imperial City Department and the Wude Department is to help Emperor Liu achieve his goals. Under this premise, the Kangning case cannot be repeated, and everything must be solid. This is the consciousness of being a minion.
Therefore, not to mention that there are no fatal loopholes in what Wang Jien said, even if there are, I am afraid that they must cooperate to help fill them now. The struggle between the two departments must be on the basis of not missing the emperor's important events. Without this understanding, Wang Xuanzhen would not be able to secure his position as a military envoy.
Emperor Liu naturally did not pay attention to the thoughts of these two kings, but listened carefully to Wang Jien's report. The smile on his old face became more and more obvious, but the arc at the corner of his mouth became more and more like a sickle harvesting lives.
"Where are the other merchants in Beijing? They all regard Kang Ning as an example of doing business and buying property. How did they react?" After thinking for a moment, Emperor Liu asked again.
In this regard, Wang Jien almost without thinking, followed Shicai's train of thought and said in a deep voice: "The officials are really insightful and aware of every detail. If we talk about the public response to Kang Ning's arrest, it must be the merchants in Beijing.
However, their reactions are also different. Most of the small merchants have nothing to do with themselves, while the middle-class merchants, although they are concerned, are mostly silent.
Of course, among small and medium-sized merchants, there are also those who like to hear about it, because Kang's often bullies and dominates the market, infringing on their business and interests. Now that Kang's has been investigated, many people are running to tell each other and are celebrating."
"Is there such a thing?" Emperor Liu interrupted Wang Jien and said sarcastically: "It seems that the Kang family is not a good businessman and a righteous businessman like some people say, and such a A big businessman can actually affect the prosperity of the market and the livelihood of thousands of people, no wonder he is so unscrupulous!"
After saying this, Emperor Liu changed his stern tone and asked calmly: "In terms of influence, a hundred small and medium-sized merchants are probably not as good as one so-called wealthy merchant! Kang Ning is not the only big merchant in the Han Dynasty. It is said that he is equally famous. There are several of them, what’s their reaction?”
Wang Jien immediately said: "Your Majesty, according to our supervisor's knowledge, the big businessmen in Beijing are most concerned about the Kang Ning case. It is their instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm. After the Kang Ning incident, most of them have been with Kang Ning. The family has lost all contact, especially those who had close contact in the past, but they all secretly use various methods to get information.
There are even some who are far away from the capital and act like they are on the run.”
At this point, Emperor Liu did not continue to ask any more questions, but fell into deep thinking again. If what Wang Jien said is true, then a picture of life in the market has been sketched out in his mind. Obviously, the impact of Kang Ning's case is not only on the dignitaries of the court, but also on the business and people's livelihood in the market. Serious, even more serious on the surface, it was immediate.
However, it was precisely because of this that the murderous aura in Emperor Liu's heart became more boiling and uncontrollable. He has always encouraged business, but this does not mean unconditional support. Once his psychological bottom line is exceeded, there will only be severe punishment.
Reminiscent of the reports about the Kang family, their servants, tenants, and employees numbered in the tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands. These were organized people who were well fed by the Kang family's money and food. Emperor Liu's memory of the Yulin tycoon's rebellion is still fresh. He was just a local tycoon on the border. If a big family like the Kang family also tried such a trick on the imperial court, what would be the result?
Thinking of this, Emperor Liu's mood was not shuddering, but his vigilance and suspicion skyrocketed.
While Emperor Liu was thinking, Wang Xuanzhen added another timely comment: "Your Majesty, I received news from the Guan Nei Road today that Emperor Sun Wenhuan met a young man named Kang Mingrui on his way back to Beijing. According to investigation, he is Grandson of Kang Ning."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Liu made no secret of his murderous intention, and his fierce eyes were simply frightening.
As he pondered, Emperor Liu's back straightened up. Sensing the change, the two kings and Yantuo both became serious at the same time. Apparently, they were all ready to accept the holy teaching.
Whenever he kept them waiting for too long, Emperor Liu raised his hand and directly ordered: "Imperial City, Wude, Third Inspection Department and Luoyang Mansion, the four yamen cooperated to arrest the Kang family for the crime of treason. , No one is allowed to escape, but anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes!" Wang Jien and Wang Xuanzhen responded without any hesitation, both looking straightforward.
"Both of your divisions have been under control for a long time. Just be careful that no one escapes!" Emperor Liu looked at the two kings coldly.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jien said with a serious face: "Don't worry, officials!"
"I am a member of the Kang clan, but if I escape, I am willing to accept the blame!" Wang Xuanzhen also looked very confident.
In fact, the two departments of Imperial City and Wude have already deployed and controlled the main personnel of the Kang family. A large net has been formed around Luoyang, and it can be closed at any time just waiting for Emperor Liu's order.
And Kang's fate was doomed early on. Conspiracy, no one in the world can bear such a crime.
"I dare to ask the officials, how should these nobles and officials involved in the case be dealt with?"
Emperor Liu looked sideways at Wang Jien who asked this question. After a long time, he said: "We'll discuss it later!"
