Qin Xiao was still angry and threatened: "What else are you doing here?"
"I will have people thoroughly investigate Chong County."
"How much tax has been paid on Chong County's harvest over the years? How much tax has gone into Xu Mo's pocket, I want to find out!"
Soon, a large number of officials from the capital settled in Chong County.
Investigate all aspects of Chong County, taxation, finance, everything is thoroughly investigated.
not only.
Qin Xiao also issued an order to thoroughly investigate all officials in Yunzhou and Chong County.
What Qin Xiao didn't expect was.
There is a huge tax problem in Chong County, and even in Yunzhou, there is a tax problem!
According to the harvest, 800,000 dan of grain should have been paid, but only 300,000 dan were actually paid.
After receiving the report, Qin Xiao Longyan was furious.
"Lu Bin, the prefect of Yunzhou! What an upright and selfless person!!"
Qin Xiao's lungs were about to explode with anger, and he stared at the report document with fire in his eyes.
How many years has it been?
I have been kept in the dark all this time.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes in Chong County by chance, he wouldn't have known how long he would have been deceived.
"Integrity official Lu Bin?!"
"And Xu Mo, who benefits the people?!"
Qin Xiao's eyes were extremely cold, and murderous intent surged out.
"Officials big and small in Yunzhou are thrown into death row!"
As soon as Jinkou's words came out, not only the whole Yunzhou was shaken, the capital was shaken, and the world was shaken.
The emperor is going on a killing spree!
Everyone in the world knows that the emperor hates corrupt officials most in his life.
If such a big incident occurs, I don't know how many people will be implicated.
I am afraid that all officials in the capital will be affected.
For a time, the officials were all in danger.
In the capital city.
Too many officials look sad.
He was afraid that the trial of Yunzhou's corruption case would expand and implicate himself.
"Your Majesty is so angry that heads are about to fall to the ground again."
"Yes, His Majesty has never tolerated corruption. After getting to the bottom of it, it seems that many people will be thrown into disgrace."
"Dismissal from office is still a trivial matter. I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape unscathed."
"The prefect of Yunzhou, Lu Bin, has always loved the people like his own son and is strict and upright. How could he do such a stupid thing?"
"Hey, people's hearts are separated from each other!"
Outside the imperial city, officials waiting for the morning court were talking in succession.
At this time, the new prime minister Chen Yong also arrived.
"Master Prime Minister, what do you think of the Yunzhou Magistrate's case?"
Someone asked Chen Yong, Chen Yong sternly said with a sneer: "I have met that Lu Bin a few times, and he is quite capable!"
"Who would have thought."
Chen Yong kept sighing, but sneered in his heart.
In the past, he had thought about wooing Lu Bin for his own use, but Lu Bin refused without hesitation.
Put on an awe-inspiring look of not being party-minded and pursuing selfish interests.
Behind the scenes.
How dare you even be greedy for the royal rations? !
Chen Yong was also surprised when he heard the news.
He stole two to three hundred thousand shi of imperial food in one year.
This was just discovered.
There must be some that haven’t been checked out yet, and there are still some from previous years. I don’t know how many more there are.
However, something happened to the prefect of Yunzhou, which was a good thing for Chen Yong's calculations.
With Emperor Qin Xiao's deep hatred of corruption, officials from top to bottom of Yunzhou will conduct a large-scale liquidation.
Yunzhou, located on the border, has always been the most important place for Zhou Dynasty.
Naturally, the military system will not be easily changed, but it seems that the civil service system is about to undergo a major overhaul.
That's a good opportunity to plant close confidants.
Chen Yong felt happy.
Soon, it was morning time.
Hundreds of officials entered the Jinluan Hall.
Sure enough, the topic in the hall today mainly revolved around the Yunzhou case.
Not only Chen Yong, many people are eyeing Yunzhou's position.
Although Yunzhou was a bit harder, it was highly valued by the imperial court, and people often worked there for a few years and were promoted much faster than elsewhere.
It is the first choice for officials who are eager to rise to the top, and it is also a good opportunity to cultivate party members.
Qin Xiao's temper was very bad today, his face was as gloomy as water, and all the civil and military officials felt depressed and did not dare to express their anger.
Everyone lowered their heads and no one spoke.
Qin Xiao's cold voice echoed in the hall: "You guys like to chat, you must have heard about the big case in Yunzhou."
"Hundreds of officials from top to bottom in Yunzhou actually worked together to engage in corruption. It really opened my eyes and deeply shocked me!"
"How do you think we should deal with it?"
But under Qin Xiao's solemn gaze, no one dared to speak.
Only Chen Yong, who was standing at the forefront, stood up:
"Your Majesty, I think that Lu Bin, the prefect of Yunzhou, should be brought to the court and interrogated in public to serve as a warning to others!"
"Ask this person to tell the story of how he committed such an unforgivable crime in front of the civil and military officials of the court."
Chen Yong's suggestion immediately won the support of many ministers.
"Your Majesty, please interrogate Lu Bin in person."
"His sins must be exposed to the world!"
These words were in Qin Xiao's heart and he agreed immediately.
When Lu Bin, the prefect of Yunzhou, was brought to His Highness, he was wearing prison clothes, his hair was disheveled, and his whole body exuded a stench.
Pulling the iron shackles on his body, Lu Bin trembled and knelt down with a clattering sound.
"The guilty minister, please bow to your Majesty."
Qin Xiao's face was expressionless, barely suppressing the anger in his heart.
"Lu Bin, I want to ask you, is it true that Yunzhou has paid 300,000 shi less in taxes and grain in recent years?"
Lu Bin lay on the ground, not daring to raise his head.
"Your Majesty, it is true."
See Lu Bin plead guilty happily.
Not only did Qin Xiao not feel relieved, his face became even more gloomy and ugly.
"Lu Bin! You really disappoint me."
"I have always thought that you are fair and honest, a very upright official, and a good official."
"I never expected that behind your back, you turned out to be a huge corrupt official!"
Qin Xiao was angry and even more disappointed.
Even officials like Lu Bin, whom he deeply trusted, were corrupt and perverting the law.
Who in the entire court is trustworthy? !
Lu Bin lowered his head and did not defend himself.
Seeing him bowing his head and confessing his crime, Qin Xiao became even more angry:
"Tell me clearly, where did all the taxes and rations go? How many people are working with you?!"
He had to figure out how Lu Bin could swallow such a huge sum of money without anyone noticing.
Lu Bin replied tremblingly: "As far as your Majesty is concerned, the rest of the tax and grain will be stored in the Yunzhou grain depot."
"In Yunzhou Grain Depot?!"
Qin Xiao looked incredulous and asked in disbelief.
"All there? One stone kills a stone?!"
Lu Bin lowered his head: "Exactly."
After hearing this result, Qin Xiao somewhat relieved his anger.
None of the civil and military officials could have imagined that this would be the result.
However, this still does not change the fact that Lu Bin is a corrupt official.
Qin Xiao's mood improved and his tone became much calmer.
"Then tell me, since it's all imperial grain, why didn't you turn it over to the court, but it's still in Yunzhou's granary?"
