Chapter 132 King Wei, he snatched her away!
"Come in, everyone..."
As Fang Xuanling spoke, the group exchanged glances before entering the main hall.
Looking around, one could see Fang Yi'ai standing to the side, his hands covering his buttocks, his whole body trembling.
There were no injuries on his face.
It is clear that Fang Xuanling managed to preserve the last vestiges of Fang Yi'ai's dignity.
"You may consult this salt register, but if you find nothing, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Fang Xuanling was usually kind and approachable, but when it came to serious matters, he exuded a strong sense of authority.
"Shuyu is willing to take full responsibility!"
Wei Shuyu stepped forward and bowed sincerely.
"Chu Suiliang and Ma Zhou are willing to bear all the punishments." Chu Suiliang and Ma Zhou both stepped forward.
"Taking responsibility is not just something to talk about..."
Fang Xuanling reprimanded him sternly, "Dismissal from office is only one aspect; if problems arise in the salt-producing areas in the future, it will lead to your death!"
"We are willing to shoulder this responsibility!"
The three bowed again.
"OK."
Fang Xuanling looked at the Left Vice Minister beside him and said, "Take them to investigate."
"promise."
After everyone had left, Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment, then got up and headed to the palace.
He originally planned to have the group go to Li Shimin to ask for the warrant themselves, but Fang Yi'ai's appearance made him change his mind.
He thought at that time...
Wei Shuyu became an official at the age of eleven, so why couldn't Fang Yi'ai?
Although Fang Yi'ai speaks without thinking, he has already gotten involved.
In addition, Fang Yi'ai had recently recovered the Imperial Seal of the State, and Fang Xuanling also had influence, which was enough for him to ask Li Shimin for an official position.
Even the lowest-ranking official position can have a significant impact on one's future.
"Remains, what happened to you?"
"My butt hurts."
"Oh, a trip to Wan Hua Ge will suffice."
"You were serious when you said you were treating us to dinner?"
"It's my treat, you pay."
"Cui is a liar."
"You worthless idiot, say that again?"
"Turtle Cui".
The two started bickering again, and Fang Yi'ai once again demonstrated this through his own experience...
My own flesh and blood, I can't kill it!
After wandering around for a while, the group arrived at the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The Ministry of Personnel (Shangshu Sheng) oversaw the Six Ministries, among which the Ministry of Revenue (Ministry of Finance) was responsible for the nation's finances and household registration...
Minister of Civil Affairs Dai Zhou was seriously ill and was recuperating at home. With the Left Vice Minister clearing the way, he did not encounter any obstacles.
After giving some instructions, the official brought over several stacks of books.
"so much……"
Several people couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
“No, there are too many. It might take us three to five days to look them all up,” Ma Zhou said solemnly.
Salt prices have skyrocketed.
Li Shimin couldn't wait that long, and neither could the people.
Moreover, they couldn't guarantee that they would be able to find anything in the salt register.
"That's already considered low."
The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel smiled and said, "In the whole world, besides grain, salt is the most important commodity."
"These are just the general ledgers recorded during the Zhenguan period."
"The Tang Dynasty had more than 300 prefectures, and each reported quarterly. If these were compiled into detailed booklets, there would be more than 10,000 volumes."
Wei Shuyu couldn't help but sigh, "This is the center of power in the Tang Dynasty."
Salt alone costs so much, not to mention grain, finances, household registration...
The amount of work involved is considerable.
Moreover, this is only the Civil Affairs Department, one of the six departments.
"Let's filter them..."
Wei Shuyu thought for a moment and said, "Looking at the last three years, the salt price should have been stable in the previous years."
Chu Suiliang nodded: "We can also filter by region, focusing on the areas around Jiangnan and Liangzhou..."
After a series of analyses, the three of them shortened the time to one day to complete the task!
"Then you all go ahead with your work. If anything comes up, you can send someone to let me know directly." The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel smiled.
"Thank you, sir."
Wei Shuyu and the other two bowed in gratitude.
After the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel left, the three of them immediately began their investigation.
Choi Shin-ki and Bang Yi-ae also wanted to help.
Wei Shuyu casually tossed two remote account books to the two men.
Wude Hall.
Li Taifu was writing poems at his desk.
Besides her intelligence, her hard work was also a factor in winning Li Shimin's favor.
His calligraphy, especially his cursive and clerical scripts, is truly exceptional.
"King Wei, something's happened!"
Just then, Wei Daijia hurriedly walked in.
Li Tai frowned. What he disliked most was being disturbed when he was practicing calligraphy.
However, Wei Daijia was a confidant, so he did not blame him.
"What is it?"
Li Tai replied without looking up.
"The Crown Prince has left the palace!"
Um?
Li Tai paused in writing, looked up, and subconsciously asked, "What task did Father Emperor assign him?"
Li Chengqian was very obedient in front of Li Shimin and rarely left the palace on his own initiative.
Once he left, it meant that Li Shimin had assigned him some task.
As an opponent, shouldn't I try to sabotage him?
"No mission."
Wei Daijia approached Li Tai and whispered, "According to the reports from the Crown Prince's spies, the Crown Prince is just taking a stroll this time."
"Given my brother's personality, would he dare to tell Father that he's going out for a stroll?" Li Tai simply couldn't believe it.
Even if Li Chengqian dared to speak up, Li Shimin would not agree.
It should be noted that Li Shimin was very strict with the crown prince and would not allow him to become obsessed with trivial matters.
"this……"
Wei Daijia couldn't understand it either, so he immediately told Wu Qiqi about it.
Is the Empress Dowager planning to marry Wu Qiqi to the Crown Prince?
Li Tai was even more confused...
Just then, Du Chuke, who had been kneeling to one side with his eyes closed, opened them.
Du Chuke.
Li Tai's confidant was also one of the people who strongly supported Li Tai's attempt to seize the throne.
Du Chuke also had another identity: Du Ruhui's younger brother.
Perhaps it was because of Du Ruhui's untimely death that the Du family had to plan ahead for their future.
Du Chuke supports Li Tai.
Du Ruhui's son, Du He, supported Li Chengqian.
The Du family can be said to have doubled their bets.
"Is Wu Qiqi the little girl who fought Songtsen Gampo to a draw in the art of imperial rule?" Du Chuke asked, frowning.
"right."
Li Tai nodded.
Du Chuke stroked his beard and said, "King Wei, seize her!"
Huh? Ah?
Li Tai was stunned.
"This... isn't quite right, she was chosen by the Empress Dowager," Li Tai replied awkwardly.
"We have to grab it."
Du Chuke said solemnly, "The Empress personally selected this woman to assist the Crown Prince."
"Probably not?"
Li Tai retorted, "The women of the inner palace are not allowed to interfere in politics. How can a woman like her get involved? Besides, she is so young that she is not a threat at all."
"Your Highness, that is not the point."
Du Chuke slowly explained, "The key point is that she was personally appointed by the Empress."
"What you mean by the empress dowager not interfering in politics is a matter for after the crown prince ascends the throne."
"This girl is here to reassure us!"
"If her affair with the Crown Prince succeeds, His Majesty will not easily consider changing the heir apparent."
"On the contrary, if you snatch her away, His Majesty and the Empress may turn their attention to you."
That sounds like it makes some sense.
Li Tai stroked his chubby double chin and pondered for a while.
With a wave of his hand...
"Let's go, leave the palace!"
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