After listening to Qi Fei's words, Wang Jiaping sighed. It was obvious that Qi Fei was determined to get a case from him today.
He had no choice but to agree. If he didn't, he would lose his position as an official.
Looking at Qi Fei's smiling face, Wang Jiaping didn't know why he was so angry.
He didn't know if this anger was directed at Qi Fei or at himself. After a while, Wang Jiaping let out a sigh of relief and slowly said, "Then start from the top. The case of Assistant Minister Zhao Deqian selling his official position."
Wang Jiaping's words made Qi Fei slightly stunned. She immediately stood up and bowed, "I will obey your orders!"
Looking at Qi Fei, Wang Jiaping nodded and said, "Investigate well. If there is any progress, report to me immediately!" After saying this, Wang Jiaping waved his sleeves and walked out of the room.
No matter what Wang Jiaping thought, this time, Qi Fei wanted to make a name for the Department of Law Enforcement.
Returning to his own room, Qi Fei looked at the people waiting there and shook the document bag in his hand. Then he said, "Your Excellency has approved a case for us."
"This is the case information. I will have someone distribute it to everyone."
"I will say the ugly words first. If anyone leaks the news of this case, I don't need to say it. Everyone will know the result." Qi Fei said as he handed the document bag to the clerk beside him and let them distribute the information.
"You guys watch, I will speak!" After the information was distributed, Qi Fei said.
Seeing that no one objected, Qi Fei said, "This case is very big, so everyone must pay attention. If anyone messes up, don't blame me for being merciless."
"The target of this investigation is the Right Assistant Minister Zhao Deqian."
"This case was triggered by a High Scholar named Qian He. One time, after drinking, he bragged to someone that not only would he be able to pick an official quickly, but he would also be able to become the Prefectural Judge."
Everyone present exchanged glances with each other, and their gazes became solemn.
Everyone was an official and knew what it meant to be a Prefectural Judge. A Prefectural Judge was in charge of matters such as grain transportation, farmland, water conservancy, and litigation. He was responsible for supervising the Prefectural Judge.
Not to mention a High Scholar, even a County Magistrate with a Jinshi background would find it extremely difficult to be promoted to such a position.
Qian He was a High Scholar, how could he be so sure?
In Daming, the most famous High Scholar was Hai Rui.
What did Hai Rui do with the status of a High Scholar?
How could Qian He, the lecturer of Fujian's Nanping County, dare to say that he could be a general judge?
Even if he was a Prefectural Judge, he would not be able to do it.
Of course, if the Civil Affairs Department of the Ministry of Personnel really did choose Qian He as the Lower Province Minister, it would be acceptable from the official point of view.
"After many investigations, after Qian He arrived in the capital, he once spent 150,000 silver taels in an antique shop to purchase various antiques. He was very generous. The antique shop's name was Wen Xin Zhai."
"After our investigation, the owner of this Heart Questioning House is a person called Li Qisheng."
"This Li Qisheng has nothing to do with the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Zhao Deqian. However, Li Qisheng's sister is married to Zhao Deqian's cousin, Zhao Dekun." Qi Fei's expression gradually turned serious.
He is not related to Zhao Deqian. However, his sister is married to Zhao Deqian's cousin, Zhao Dekun. "Qi Fei's face turned serious.
"Qian He said he was going to be a Prefectural Judge."
No one doubted that Zhao Deqian was selling his position through the so-called antique trade.
Selling a Prefectural Judge for 150,000 taels of silver was a big deal.
After everyone had digested the information, Qi Fei said, "Let's start. Yang Bin, bring some people to secretly capture Qian He. He will be leaving tomorrow. Make sure he is far away."
"After you capture him, lock him up and interrogate him."
Yang Bin, who was sitting below, stood up and said loudly, "This lowly official obeys."
"Qi Lian, bring some people to Wen Xin Zhai. Find out the details of this shop, especially their source of goods. Find out if they know that the antiques are fake."
"Our people went to Wen Xin Zhai. Most of the antiques there are fake."
Qi Lian also stood up and said, "I will do as you bid."
Qi Fei nodded and said, "Jiang Li, send some people to keep an eye on Wen Xin Zhai. Find out the identity of everyone who goes there to buy things. I want to know what they want to do."
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Jiang Li said.
"Wang Bian, send some people to keep an eye on Li Qisheng. He is a key figure in this matter. He must be a key figure. Keep an eye on him and see who he is in contact with."
"Yes, Your Excellency. I understand!" Wang Bian replied loudly.
Qi Fei nodded and finally concluded, "I'll tell you the ugly truth first. Whoever messes up the work inside, makes a mistake, or leaks the news will be severely punished."
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Everyone bowed and said in unison.
Qi Fei nodded and said, "Let's do it!"
In the Hall of Wenhua in the Forbidden City.
Zhu Yijun put down the memorial in his hand, glanced at Zhang Jing, and asked, "You said there is something in the Department of Law and Discipline?
What is it?
Do you know? "
"Your Majesty, Old Slave doesn't know." Zhang Jing shook his head quickly.
In fact, Zhang Jing really didn't know. He only knew that the Department of Law and Discipline had taken action. This was not a surprise. If there was any movement in the capital, it would definitely not be hidden from Dongchang.
Many things depended on whether Dongchang wanted to know or not. Obviously, Dongchang couldn't want to know about the Department of Law and Discipline.
If he secretly investigated the Department of Law and Discipline, Zhang Jing estimated that he would be punished. Now, he just needed to report it and it would be over.
If the Imperial Majesty asked him to investigate, then he would do it. Otherwise, it would be over.
"It's good that you don't know!" Zhu Yijun sighed faintly. "It's rare to be confused in life."
"Imperial Majesty is right!" Zhang Jing quickly said, "This servant understands."
Zhu Yijun nodded. "Don't worry about the Department of Law and Discipline. Let them do it themselves. You just need to keep an eye on the capital. When Xu De is not around, you need to be more careful."
"The transfer of petty officials to civil servants is about to begin. Don't make any mistakes."
"Hai Rui is about to take on the role of the Imperial Censor of all 5 cities. I'm sure you know what he has to do. First, let's get the East Control Department to get a feel of the situation. Don't let them be blinded and get backstabbed."
"Hai Rui is already so old. If he is plotted against, he probably won't be able to live."
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Zhang Jing quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Imperial Majesty. Old Slave understands. I will go back and arrange people. I will not delay Lord Hai's matter. Keep an eye on everyone."
Zhu Yijun nodded. This matter was naturally not a problem for Zhang Jing to do.
Days passed. The matters of the imperial court were also progressing steadily. The promotion of the new crop was also going smoothly.
With the promotion a few years ago, it was not that difficult for people to accept the new crop.
After all, the new crop had a high yield. The yield of the experimental field in Daxing County had long been known.
Although the price of the seeds on the street was a little high, it was still within an acceptable range.
Honours and officials began to plant. After all, they were the ones who understood the new crop the best.
The civil servants moved into the Shun Tian Prefecture. The old petty officials were transferred to civil servants. Zhang Guoyan carried out everything in an orderly manner.
It had to be said that Zhang Guoyan was steady and reliable. When these matters were handed over to him, not only did there not be any problems, they were also carried out very quickly. This advantage was incomparable to others.
Under the support of the cabinet and the Ministry of Personnel, the Five Cities Imperial Censor's office was almost set up. They only needed to confirm the candidates for the Five Cities Imperial Censor's office before the office could open its doors.
There was also a candidate for the Five Cities Commander. Zhu Yijun transferred him from the Tax Department. His name was Fang Ming.
This person had made great contributions during the implementation of the system of unifying the officials and the gentry. He was promoted to the head of the Tax Department. This time, Zhu Yijun transferred him to the Five Cities Commander's office to serve as the Five Cities Commander.
Zhu Yijun valued him not because of his past achievements, but because Fang Ming was bold and meticulous, and dared to do things.
This was especially important in the Five Cities Commander's office. If a soft persimmon came, then the person in the position would not be able to do anything.
After all, there were many things here, and most of them offended people.
The Tax Department's Wang Yongji also rushed back from Nanjing. The Jiangnan system of unifying the officials and gentry had been peacefully completed. Wang Yongji's mission in Nanjing had also been completed.
Next, the court's agricultural taxes were basically to maintain stability and continue to deepen.
Xu De and Zhao Lian were still investigating the pirates along the southeast coast. They had investigated a few rich and heartless sea merchants. Big cases like the Zhen family had not been exposed.
Zhu Yijun looked at the reports for this period of time and nodded with satisfaction.
At the Tianjin Port, Song Yingchang had also sent a report. The construction of the shipyard had also entered the right track. It was estimated that the first dock would be completed before autumn. The shipyard could then attempt to build its first warship.
The Imperial Navy's Admiral Yin Zhengmao had also sent a report. The 5,000 naval soldiers had been trained for more than half a year.
Up until now, it had basically entered the right track. Qi Jiguang's nephew, Qi Jin, had performed very well. In Yin Zhengmao's words, Qi Jin had deeply learned Qi Jiguang's teachings. He was proficient in both naval and land warfare.
He also had his own unique views on training soldiers. He was a rare talent.
Yin Zhengmao also requested to expand the Imperial Navy at the end of the report. In Yin Zhengmao's words, 5,000 people were not enough.
Now that the training of 5,000 people was completed, it was time to expand. This time, the target was 20,000 people.
Zhu Yijun thought about it and agreed. Now, money and food were not a problem.
The Imperial Navy did indeed need manpower. Once the ships were launched, it would not be just one or two ships. At that time, it would be too late to expand. Now was a good time.
Xuan Da also sent a report. Ceng Shengwu's Xuan Fu military reform was about to come to an end.
The land distribution was completed, and the recruitment system was also completed. Everything was going smoothly.
The commercial tax of Datong Prefecture had also begun to be collected. The money was naturally very considerable.
With the Ministry of Internal Affairs taking the lead, other businessmen did not dare to make trouble.
The new market, now called the trading market, was also opened in May.
The new commercial tax was also tried out. Transaction tax and business tax were now the main taxes.
Everything was also going well in the woolen mill. Now, everyone was stocking up. After autumn, woolen materials and wool would be sold.
In the 15 years of Wanli, although there were many disturbances outside, everything in Daming was carried out in an orderly manner according to Zhu Yijun's plan.
Shanxi, Taiyuan, Jin Wangfu.
Since receiving the news that the Cabinet Scholar Wang Xijue was coming to Jin Wangfu, the whole Jin Wangfu was preparing.
In fact, Jin Wangfu was still a little afraid. After all, the news that the court wanted to open the vassal state had long been spread.
This Cabinet Scholar Wang Xijue strongly advocated opening the vassal state. He also entered the cabinet because of opening the vassal state.
When such a person came to Jin Wangfu, it would be a lie to say that they were not afraid.
To the outside, the Wangfu was glorious, but to the inside, the royal family's attitude towards the vassal states was not very good.
After Zhu Yunwen removed the vassal states, there was the battle of Jing Nan. After Emperor Yongle became the emperor, he continued to remove the vassal states.
After Ning Wang's rebellion, the emperor's restrictions on the vassal states became more serious. At this time, the vassal states were basically a decoration, eating and waiting to die all day long.
Jin Wangfu was a very, very unpopular branch of the vassal states.
Now that the court wanted to open the vassal state, Wang Xijue came to Taiyuan. It was clear that he wanted to make a move on Jin Wangfu. If Jin Wangfu did not panic, then there would be a ghost.
It's just that they were meat on the chopping block, so they could only sigh helplessly.
This generation's Prince Jin was Zhu Minchun. According to the seniority, he was Zhu Yijun's nephew.
This young Prince Jin inherited the title of Prince Jin in the 13th year of Wanli. It was only a little more than a year until now.
He was not old, only 17 years old, very young.
His father, Jinhui Prince Zhu Shenren, only lived for 39 years and died at a young age.
In the 30th year of Jiajing, Zhu Shenren was conferred the title of General Fuguo, and in the 7th year of Wanli, he was conferred the title of Prince Jin.
Zhu Shenren died in the same year, and was conferred the title of Jinhui Prince.
Zhu Minchun became an adult in Wanli 13 years ago, and inherited the title of Prince Jin.
If you look at Prince Jin's family table in detail, you will find that Prince Jin's bloodline has been cut off several times. He basically had no children, and then he died early.
This also reflected the state of survival of the vassal states. He had nothing to do all day long. If he wasn't refining pills, he was playing with women.
His body collapsed at a young age, and he either had no children or died early.
Zhu Minchun was only 17 years old. He was good at sleeping with women, but he was not good at other things. He was worse than a rich playboy and an idiot.
His whole person was basically wasted. His father died early, and he grew up in the hands of his mother. The mother and son depended on each other. Wangfei Lee doted on him very much.
Unlike Queen Dowager Li's strict discipline of Zhu Yijun, Zhu Minchun's mother, Lee Lee, doted on her son very much.
In addition, the officials and eunuchs around him were trying to make him a waste. It was hard for him not to become a waste.
In this case, the imperial court sent Wang Xijue. The whole Prince Jin's Mansion panicked and suddenly lost its backbone.
Although Zhu Minchun was not old and was also a rich playboy, he was not stupid. He knew that this time, he will be finished.
Although he had the title of a vassal state, he was not related to the emperor in the capital. It was a bit too much, but it was almost the same.