During this period they also bought a lot of things, but as soon as they came up with anything technology-related, someone would immediately stop them and they couldn't buy it even if they wanted to.

It was so uncomfortable to be under constant surveillance. The people of the Maurya Dynasty felt as uncomfortable as if they had eaten a fly.

They sent so many treasures to Daqin, but the people of Daqin still treated them like thieves. It was really too much.

"What do you mean? We just want to visit the textile factory, but you have to be on guard against us like this? You in the Great Qin don't lack these things, so is it necessary to be like this? Aren't you a benevolent ancient Eastern country?" The envoy asked loudly.

"Don't be angry, envoy. Kindness should be based on the person, right? The gems you sent are very common in your place. And the ivory, you have elephant soldiers and can tame elephants, which are not valuable items to you. You sent such ordinary things, why should we give you precious technology?" The Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple shook the folding fan in his hand and said with a smile.

He liked the folding fan in his hand very much. Since folding fans became popular, he took out the sandalwood he had hidden away and asked someone to make one at a high price. He also asked someone to write the words on it.

Ever since he got this folding fan, he never puts it down except when sleeping and eating.

He had no objection to being assigned to receive these envoys, but these people were always causing trouble, which made him very unhappy.

These people were suddenly embarrassed, because the most precious thing they sent was ivory.

After all, taming an elephant is a troublesome thing and it is impossible to tame it easily.

These ivory tusks were also in short supply in the Maurya Empire. Although the ones sent to Daqin this time were not few in number, they were also quite precious.

However, there are so many good things in the Qin Dynasty. As long as they learn a few of them and take them back, they will be able to make a lot of money.

"But we just want to take a look. There's no need to be so wary of us, right?" The leader of the envoys said dissatisfiedly, his voice lowered.

"Don't give me that. It's you, right? I noticed your hands were moving all the time. Are you remembering something? These things you see can be purchased. If you want the technology, you can't." The Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple said lightly.

His words immediately silenced the group of people. They were indeed recording things from Daqin.

The person he was pointing at had a very good memory and could basically remember anything he had seen.

This is also the reason why they suggested going to visit the textile factory. As long as they saw how fast they were weaving, they could go back and make it.

As long as you bring it back, it will not only make you money, but also be a great achievement.

I didn't expect that it was discovered by the people of Daqin. As expected, it is worthy of being a mysterious ancient oriental country, it is really powerful.

In the end, the meeting ended in a bad mood and these people returned to the embassy honestly.

Zhao Qingrui sat in the Zhangtai Palace, listening to the report from the Honglu Temple, and had a clear idea in his mind.

"Those whose salaries were secretly deducted will be compensated from other places." Zhao Qingrui glanced at Gongshu Yu and said, now the Craftsmen's Supervision Department has been placed under the Ministry of Works and is under the unified management of Gongshu Yu.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will make the arrangements right away."

"By the way, when you go out, call the Dali Temple Minister over." Seeing Gongshu Yu was about to leave, Zhao Qingrui hurriedly said.

"promise."

After a while, the Grand Secretary came over, and with him came Feng Quji and Censor Feng Jie. They all knew that His Majesty was going to inquire about the results of the interrogation of those people.

"Since you are all here, tell me the results of the review." Zhao Qingrui looked at these people.

"Your Majesty, this is the result of the review. I have already made a preliminary judgment. Please review it." The Minister of the Dali Temple respectfully presented the memorial.

Zhao Qingrui took it from the palace maid, and as he looked through it, his expression gradually turned cold.

Many of these people have actually committed crimes, especially the one about officials protecting each other, which is enough to make Zhao Qingrui angry.

"For officials involved who have committed minor offenses and are truly repentant, they will be given a warning, fined for two years' salary, and will not be allowed to be promoted within five years. For those who have committed serious offenses, they will all be sent to Liu Ji, who will supervise these people and do hard labor reform." Zhao Qingrui said coldly.

A bunch of officials were arrested during this investigation, which made Zhao Qingrui very unhappy. She had paid them such high salaries, but they were all corrupt.

They even bribed the censors. They are really bold.

"The Censorate must supervise more strictly in the future. Feng Jie failed to supervise effectively, so he will be fined for half a year's salary. He must reflect on himself at home for three days and then write a complete set of rules and regulations for the Censorate." Zhao Qingrui looked at Feng Jie.

"I obey your order." Feng Jie had no objection to the punishment of Zhao Qingrui.

"The Minister of Rites, Feng Quji, will be fined six months' salary."

After Zhao Qingrui arranged the punishment for these people, he felt a little uncomfortable and waved them away.

Staying alone in the Zhangtai Palace, the system of the Qin Dynasty was indeed not perfect enough. Once the calendar was calculated, the issue of the constitution would also have to be put on the agenda.

As for those who commit corruption, the punishment is not severe enough and they must be deterred.

At the grand court meeting on the second day, Zhao Qingrui had an imperial edict read out. It was about corruption. Any official who embezzled more than one hundred taels of silver would be given a serious warning in his file. In addition to the original punishment, his descendants for three generations would not be allowed to participate in official assessments, and would not be able to enjoy any preferential policies of the court within three generations.

Zhao Qingrui's decree was intended to deprive those officials of their political status.

Anyone who has served as an official can see the value of this decree.

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