Looking at his back, Liu Changqing's position remained firm even though his thoughts were changing.
Not long after, Qi Ying also walked in, grinning secretly: "Sir, that... that is the order of Liangzhou..."
Knowing his worries, Liu Changqing took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry about it, official food is important!"
Li Yong was not joking with Liu Changqing. He came to visit. Liu Changqing insisted on this as the inspector of Liangzhou. He had no choice but to take into account the situation in Liangzhou. He immediately wrote a letter and sent it directly to Xiao Yuan.
A few days later, Qinzhou.
After receiving his letter, Xiao Yuan undoubtedly frowned after reading it.
In his letter, Li Yong elaborated on the impact and harm Liu Changqing's actions would have on the entire Liangdi, and asked the king to make a clear decision.
As a monarch, Xiao Yuan has to consider not only the investigation and punishment of corrupt officials, but also a larger level.
He pondered for a long time, but did not reply to Li Yong immediately. Instead, he mentioned it to Gu Xue during dinner.
He said: "Liu Changqing does things regardless of the consequences. This is good for investigating and punishing corrupt officials, but at the same time, it will also cause unrest in Liangdi. I don't want to see things get out of hand in the end. Please ask the Prime Minister to come over tomorrow."
"What do you mean, husband..." Gu Xue asked tentatively.
Xiao Yuandao: "Let him investigate major corruption cases. This is an order personally given by the king. Can you take it back now? If you can't take it back, I can't say anything anymore. I can only let him continue to investigate. But Xue'er, you, You can talk.”
"Tomorrow, as Princess Qin, you can mention it to the Prime Minister."
"Liu Yuzhi is an all-rounder. You don't have to explain yourself too clearly. He can understand."
After hearing what he said, Gu Xue could only say: "Well, whenever something like this happens, you always use me as a shield, and people will say that the king's determination to investigate corrupt officials has not changed at all, and it was the princess who said enough is enough. "
Xiao Yuan smiled and said comfortably: "Madam still understands me."
The next morning, Prince Qin’s Mansion.
Liu Yuzhi hurried over, and after meeting Gu Xue, he hurriedly saluted: "I am here to see you, the princess."
"Prime Minister, please excuse me." Gu Xue motioned for him to take a seat and asked for tea.
Liu Yuzhi is not only the prime minister of Qin, but also the matchmaker between Xiao Yuan and Gu Xue from a personal perspective.
When the tea was served, he quickly bent over and said, "Your Majesty, you are too polite. I am so sorry for you. I just don't know what I want you to do when I call you here today."
"What are you talking about, Prime Minister?" Gu Xue said first, then smiled slightly and said, "By the way, is the Prime Minister's Office busy with official duties recently?"
"It's... not bad." Liu Yuzhi didn't know what Gu Xue meant.
Gu Xue added: "The Prime Minister is worried about the country and the people. He has been working hard on state affairs. It is rare for him to relax. During this period, if he is not too busy, he can go to Liangzhou to relax and help the king to inspect the public sentiment in Liangdi."
"Ah?" Liu Yuzhi didn't react.
Gu Xue added: "Sometimes, when something is too big and involves too many things, it is not a good thing. What do you think, Prime Minister?"
As soon as he said this, Liu Yuzhi immediately reacted. Now he is going to Liangzhou to relax. What is happening there?
Thinking of this, his mind was spinning, and he soon understood that this must be what the king meant.
Therefore, he raised his hands and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Wei Chen really wants to go to Liangzhou recently. It just so happens that I can take a look."
Gu Xue smiled: "So, Prime Minister, you have a good journey. You should enjoy the sightseeing tour and relax your mood."
"Thank you, empress." Liu Yuzhi said again.
"Okay, I am also a little tired. Prime Minister, if you have nothing else to do, please retreat first."
"Yes, I will leave." Liu Yuzhi stood up in a hurry, bowed and left.
Xiao Yuan's meaning is obvious. Corrupt officials must be investigated, but at the same time, the overall situation must be considered and a certain degree of control must be taken. This is an issue that the king must consider.
Liu Yuzhi is so shrewd that he can understand its meaning.
After being summoned by Princess Qin, he did not delay and immediately set off for Liangzhou.
This matter was not explained clearly in the letter, and it was impossible for Xiao Yuan to give a direct order to prevent Liu Changqing from investigating, so the prime minister had to come forward.
It was said that Liu Yuzhi was asked to travel around the mountains and rivers, but he was not in the mood. He also knew the seriousness of the current problem in Liangdi, so he hurried all the way and arrived in Liangzhou in a dusty journey.
Considering his safety issues, Xiao Yuan naturally arranged many elite masters from the Duwei camp to act as followers around him.
Upon arriving in Liangzhou, Liu Yuzhi rested for a night and found Liu Changqing's place the next morning.
At this time, the official grain case has not yet come to an end. Instead, it has become more and more involved, and more and more officials and wealthy businessmen have been arrested.
In the official office, Liu Changqing was sitting behind the case, checking a series of official documents.
Qi Ying walked in quickly, and as soon as he came in, he said urgently: "Sir, the Prime Minister is here."
"What!?" Hearing this, Liu Changqing was startled, and immediately put down his work and hurriedly walked out of the hall.
Not long after, the two met.
The prime minister of a country has such an identity. When he saw him, Liu Changqing also hurriedly bowed his hands and gave a deep salute: "Your Majesty, Liu Changqing, I have met the prime minister."
"Master Liu, you are polite." Liu Yuzhi also cupped his hands and said with a smile.
After straightening up, Liu Changqing immediately extended his hand and said: "Prime Minister, please."
"please."
The two of them entered the house and sat down in the living room.
Liu Changqing felt a little uncomfortable. He didn't understand why Xiangguo came here at this time. Just when he was about to speak tentatively, Liu Yuzhi put down the tea cup and said:
"Master Liu, how is the investigation of the official ration case going?"
He was the Prime Minister, and Liu Changqing did not hide it. He said bluntly: "The Prime Minister will be shocked if I tell you about this case. It is so involved and has a wide impact that it can be called the largest case in our country. Although the progress is good now, there is still a long way to go. It’s not time to close the net yet.”
"How many people have been arrested?" Liu Yu asked subconsciously.
Liu Changqing laughed dryly and said: "This... the Prime Minister inquires about it, and the subordinate will naturally know everything, but..."
Liu Yuzhi was stunned, then he realized what he was doing, and he laughed and said: "Okay, okay, I don't know the truth, you are checking you, it's just Mr. Liu. If you do this, a lot of businessmen will flee, right? Liangdi Business, hurry up Are you on the verge of collapse?"
"This is not under the jurisdiction of the lower official." Liu Changqing said.
Liu Yuzhi shook his head slightly: "Master Liu, actually I want to say, don't be too radical in everything. Sometimes, it will do more harm than good."
"I don't know what the Prime Minister means." Liu Changqing's heart moved, and he had a bad feeling.
Liu Yuzhi smiled gently and said: "Corrupt officials must be punished, there is no doubt about it, but only by controlling the right amount can we achieve the best results. What do you think, Mr. Liu?"
When Liu Changqing heard this, his expression suddenly changed: "The prime minister's intention is not to let the subordinates continue the investigation? Just stop it?"
"The truth didn't say that, and I didn't dare to say that. To get to the bottom of it, it depends on how Mr. Liu understands the top meaning." Liu Yuzhi said insinuating.
Liu Changqing's expression changed again, but after a moment, he stood up and said:
"In order to prevent my subordinates from continuing the investigation, there is only one possibility. Please take back the king's order and the king's sword."
