The content of this royal edict is simple and clear.
All the officials knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "I will obey the king's order——"
After getting up, many people's faces were gloomy and uncertain. Ruan Ming was the first to greet him. He nodded and bowed and said: "Oh, Sir Inspector, I haven't received the news before. I didn't know that your Majesty is coming. I am sorry to welcome you from afar. I am disappointed." Welcome from afar..."
As soon as he opened his mouth, other officials immediately gathered around him and started talking nonsense.
"My lord, when you arrive in Liangzhou today, you should notify me as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you, so I can greet you early..."
"Yes, Your Excellency, you have had a long journey all the way, so I will ask you to prepare a banquet, and let Your Excellency receive the wind and wash away the dust first..."
The officials said whatever they wanted and gathered them in the middle.
"No, you sirs are too polite." Liu Changqing returned the courtesy to Zhou Zhou, and then said: "There is no need for a banquet. We will talk about other miscellaneous things later. Let's go to the capital first."
The capital of Liangzhou is the first official office in Liangzhou. When Liu Changqing directly refused the banquet, everyone was stunned at first, and then they all put on smiles.
"Yes, yes, sir, please..."
Qi Ying, who was behind him, saw this scene and couldn't help but curled his lips and said secretly: "Tsk, this is officialdom."
Subsequently, one thousand Central Army troops served as the imperial guards. Surrounded by a group of officials, Liu Changqing was invited to the first official office.
Liangzhou is a big place, and by the time they arrived, it was already night.
After sitting down at the main seat in the hall, Liu Changqing also said directly: "After the face-to-face fight, you adults don't need to stay here anymore. You can all go back to your homes. However, after returning, you will immediately report to each government office what has been done in recent times." All official documents are sent here, and I will personally review them."
"This..." Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other subconsciously.
"Do you have any objections?" Liu Changqing glanced down.
Seeing this, someone hurriedly said: "No, no, no, the inspector has an order. If you dare to disobey me, go and do it right away. Go and do it right away..."
"In that case, let's do this for today. From now on, I will work here. If you have any questions, you can come to me to discuss it." Liu Changqing said again.
"Yes, I'll take my leave -" People bowed their hands and bowed.
After leaving the hall, officials gathered together immediately.
"What does this mean?"
"Suddenly Liangzhou came. As soon as it arrived, the army sealed off the city and had to read all the official documents..."
"Oh, I am an inspector, and I have a royal sword in my hand..."
"hateful!"
"What should I do..."
In the hall.
After all the officials left, Qi Ying couldn't help but say: "Sir, is this a bit of a shock?"
Liu Changqing said: "Since the identity has been exposed earlier, secret visits are not possible, so we can only come in the open. What I want is to alert the snakes and make them chaos!"
That night, there was no word. The next day, many official documents were sent over, and they kept coming. Among them were not only Liangzhou officials, but also the officials under their control.
Liu Changqing began to look through them one by one in the study.
Qi Ying was beside him, helping to watch the rolls.
I don’t know how long it took, Liu Changqing put down a volume of silk books, frowned slightly and said: "These official documents seem to have no problems, but they always feel that something is wrong. It is really strange..."
"You can feel this way even in humble positions." Qi Ying replied, and then said: "But sir, I found a doubt."
"Oh?" Liu Changqing was shocked.
Qi Ying was very good at investigating cases, so he observed the details, and immediately took out two silk letters, spread them on the table, and explained: "Sir, please see, these two official documents are from Liangzhou, Mr. Wei Hands, but look at the handwriting."
Liu Changqing checked it carefully as he was told, and then couldn't help but take a breath: "Hiss... Ordinary official documents, and official documents related to grain and grain, have different handwriting. They don't seem to be written by one person, but his official seal is stamped it's here."
"Yes, sir, what did you think of?" Qi Ying said.
Liu Changqing narrowed his eyes and said solemnly: "If that's the case, then their courage is too great!"
"My lord, what you mean is..."
"Arrest the Liangzhou officials first!" Liu Changqing said directly.
Hearing this, Qi Ying was startled and said immediately: "Sir, is it inappropriate to do this? Liangzhou is engaged in it, Tangtang Fourth Grade, there is insufficient evidence now. If the wrong person is arrested, we may not be able to bear the consequences." Let’s go.”
He was right. Officials of the imperial court are not arrested at your request. In the end, if they cannot be convicted, they will definitely be brought before the king. By then, even Liu Changqing, the inspector of Liangzhou, will have to finish!
But Liu Changqing didn't care and said seriously: "You just go and arrest me. I will bear all the consequences. In addition, I am here to take charge. You can secretly visit the people in private, especially some grain merchants, and check the recent grain and rice trade in Liangzhou." , whether there is a problem.”
"Okay, I understand." Qi Ying responded.
Under his order, the soldiers invited Liangzhou officials over that afternoon.
After the latter was brought over, he had a look of displeasure on his face. After raising his arms and pushing the soldiers away, he couldn't help but frown and looked at Liu Changqing: "Master Liu, what do you mean?"
Liu Changqing looked him over and said straight to the point: "Why are there two kinds of handwriting in Mr. Wei's official documents?"
"What?" Wei Zhong panicked for a moment, but then calmed down again: "Xiaguan is sometimes very busy with official duties, so he will ask his subordinates to write for him, and then he will personally check it, and after confirming that it is correct, he will stamp it with the official seal. Why, this Are there any questions too?"
His answer was close to perfect. After listening to it, Liu Changqing couldn't help but frown secretly, and said on his face: "What Mr. Wei said is reasonable, but why does the handwriting appear different on the official grain document? Is this too wrong?" Is it a coincidence?"
"Oh? Really? That might be a coincidence." Wei Zhong said.
"No, I don't think so, so I have to temporarily aggrieve Mr. Wei." Liu Changqing said, and also gestured to the soldiers.
The sergeant understood and moved to the left and right to take Wei Zhong into custody.
When the latter saw this, he immediately shouted: "Master Liu! I am also a dignified official of the court! Although you are an inspector, why should you arrest me! Be careful in the end, you won't be able to stop it!"
"This will stop Mr. Wei from worrying. If in the end, Mr. Wei is indeed wronged, then Mr. Wei can sue the king."
"you!"
This is why Liu Changqing was able to handle this major case.
Other officials may be timid for some reasons when they come down.
Or maybe it's impossible to do it due to various power relations.
Or just eat and drink, go through the motions and then go back.
But Liu Changqing doesn't. He is a person who only accepts death.
