The proceedings in the capital lasted for two full hours today. By the time Liao Zhenghui came out, it was almost dusk.
His official position was in Chang'an. After the official salary system was re-established in the founding of the People's Republic of China, the county-level position was designated as the fifth rank. However, he was in the capital, so he was one level higher than the local government and was the fifth rank.
The reconstruction of the old city was approved by the imperial court, Liu Changqing made the decision, and Liao Zhenghui was mainly responsible.
He touched his stomach and felt hungry. After thinking about it for a moment, he got into the carriage and asked the driver to rush to a restaurant opened by his cousin.
It was dinner time, the restaurant was new, and there were still a lot of diners. As soon as Liao Zhenghui walked in, the waiter came up to him with sharp eyes, nodded and bowed: "Oh, Mr. Liao, you are here, hurry up and invite me, I will go there right away." Call the shopkeeper."
Obviously, all the waiters in the restaurant knew him. Liao Zhenghui nodded and was led into the private room on the second floor. There was no need to give special instructions, someone would arrange it properly.
After a while, his cousin, the owner of the restaurant, pushed open the door and walked in. He bowed with a smile on his face and said, "Brother is here, but I can't welcome you from far away. Please forgive me."
"Hey, my brother, why should I be so polite?" Liao Zhenghui smiled and said, "Rendong, please sit down and have two drinks with me today."
"My dear brother, it's an honor."
While Jiang Rendong was talking, the food and wine had been served, so he picked up the jug and poured a glass of wine for each of them. At the same time, he said, "Brother must be very busy with official duties these days. Why do you have time to visit my little brother?"
"I'm really busy." Liao Zhenghui sighed first, and then said: "Didn't I come to see you? By the way, I asked how the things I disclosed to you last time went."
"Brother, don't worry. With this news from you, everything is under control." Jiang Rendong said: "At that time, how much share brother wants to take is a matter of one sentence."
"Let's not talk about it for now." Liao Zhenghui took a bite of food and said: "This bill has been in the Kyoto Prefecture for almost a year. Today I suddenly received news from Liu Changqing and went to discuss it. Some officials from the Fangshi Department also attended the meeting. After the final discussion, seven days later, the Beijing government will officially implement the plan, and I will be mainly responsible."
"This is really great! I wish my brother a prosperous career and abundant financial resources!" Jiang Rendong toasted in celebration.
Liao Zhenghui bumped into him and looked very happy as well. He took a sip of wine and said, "It's still the same thing. I will tell you in advance about the land deed, including the plan of the capital, and the future commercial center of Qingyun Street in the southwest. You must put these things in advance." Get it done.”
"Don't worry, brother, I will definitely not disappoint you, and I will definitely make our cousin family rich and powerful."
It would be great to have a relative who is an official! Wherever the government wants to develop and what policies it has, we can all know in advance before they are promulgated, and then we can make plans as we please.
Thinking of the scene in Qingyun Street in the future, with gold and silver pouring into his pocket, Jiang Rendong couldn't help but be excited, and even his tone of voice trembled slightly when he spoke.
But after getting excited, he didn't forget to ask: "Brother, I heard that Liu Changqing is not an easy person to get along with. Is there any danger in this matter?"
"What danger could there be?" Liao Zhenghui asked: "You bought the land and the title. It is legal and compliant. Who can say anything?"
"That's true, that's true." Jiang Rendong nodded repeatedly. After hearing this, he not only felt completely at ease, but also had more and more bold ideas.
Seven days later.
Liu Changqing issued an order and the old city reconstruction plan was implemented.
The planning plan has been very detailed. The first thing to do now is to acquire those houses at a high price and clean up the mess, which is equivalent to demolition.
This matter was handled by a seventh-rank official from Kyoto Prefecture, leading a group of officials. However, two days later, he discovered a strange thing. All the important places in the planning were blocked, and details were blocked. Upon closer inspection, they all came from a small businessman named Jiang Rendong.
And upon further investigation, it was found that Jiang Rendong occupied all the important positions, and he had just purchased them from ordinary people at a low price some time ago.
That price is a bargain, many times lower than the current demolition and construction fees given by the government.
Because this place was dilapidated before, the house title deeds were naturally not worth much. When people saw someone offering money, they would not think much about it.
Now seeing the government's official price, it is conceivable that those who sold at low prices before regretted it, and at the same time they couldn't accept it psychologically, and began to go to the government one after another.
But there is no way. Your house has already been sold, and the formal procedures were followed at that time, so there is no wrangling.
In the study room of Kyoto Prefecture, the official responsible for this matter first reported on today's work, then moved the corners of his mouth, but stopped talking.
Seeing his appearance, Liu Changqing frowned and said: "The matter of Southwest Qingyun Street is very important. If you have any difficulties, just say it."
"It's not difficult at all. When the people saw the price, they were very happy and cooperative." The official said, "It's just that I discovered something strange."
He explained the situation in detail, and then said: "Sir, do you think this is strange? How could Jiang Rendong know about the court's decision? If he didn't know, how could he suddenly behave like this in recent days? It’s against common sense.”
After hearing this, Liu Changqing pondered for a moment: "Send someone to check on this Jiang Rendong, including his personal connections."
"Yes, let's take care of the humble job." The official took the order and left.
It is not easy for the Beijing government to investigate a small businessman. If you are really serious, you can find out all the eighteen generations of your ancestors.
Therefore, within a day, Liu Changqing received the news, and he immediately frowned: "You mean, this Jiang Rendong is Liao Zhenghui's cousin?"
"Yes." The official nodded, "Besides, they met in a restaurant yesterday."
Liu Changqing glanced at him: "Then do you think this matter has something to do with Liao Zhenghui?"
"This" the official did not dare to answer easily. After all, the other party was working in Chang'an. He paused and then said: "The official position is small and the position is low. I dare not make rash guesses, but I believe that you have already made up your mind."
"Okay, go ahead." Liu Changqing waved his hand.
"Yes, I resign from my humble position." The official saluted respectfully.
What else is there to say? Jiang Rendong is just a small businessman. What ability does he have to steal political information? Coupled with his relationship with Liao Zhenghui, Liu Changqing didn't need to spend too much energy. He only did a little research and spent three days. , and everything came to light.
Then people took Liao Zhenghui into custody.
The latter was asked to leave by an official from the capital. When he saw Liu Changqing, he was still dissatisfied and shouted: "Master Liu! Although the official is no more than the fifth rank, he is still a dignified Chang'an official and an official of the imperial court! Why do you detain me!"
"Although I can't sentence you now, if you are corrupt and bend the law, why not put you in temporary detention as a fifth-grade person!" Liu Changqing said sternly: "This is within the scope of my authority. If you are dissatisfied, you can file a lawsuit. The imperial court." (End of chapter)
