Qianqing Hall.
When Liang Jing was reviewing the memorials, Lu Yun walked in.
"Your Majesty, why are you so worried?"
"Alas... I'm really at my wit's end lately because of money matters. Taxes from all over the country haven't been collected.
Now that such a big thing has happened, the treasury is extremely tight. I don’t know how to spend so much money.”
"I really can't come up with so much money in a short time."
Lu Yun suddenly realized and had an idea, "Your Majesty, it's very simple to have no money."
"I have a way to help you raise money quickly."
Liang Jing asked curiously, "What?"
"Your Majesty, it's very simple! Ask these ministers for it!"
"Our Western Factory is omnipresent. With so many ministers in the Great Zhou, they must have embezzled a lot of money."
"This amount of money will definitely be able to solve this urgent problem."
"What?" Liang Jing was still a little confused.
"Do you mean to confiscate the house?"
"That's right! Confiscate their property! We can also give them a chance. If someone can voluntarily take out the money, then Your Majesty can forgive their crime of corruption."
"Even if they still retain a small portion, Your Majesty can let it go. But if you let the people from the Western Factory take action, then not only will they lose money, but they will also lose lives, and their descendants will suffer as well."
"If anyone harbors such a lucky mentality, then Your Majesty, do not allow the people of the Western Factory to take action."
"Oh?" Liang Jing raised his eyebrows and suddenly felt that this was a very reasonable thing.
As the saying goes, take from the people and give back to the people. These ministers have taken so much money, and now it is time for them to repay.
"Okay, I understand."
Soon, it was time to go to court.
Liang Jing expressed his true thoughts.
"I know it's not easy for everyone to sit in this position. There's a saying that goes, being an official is about getting paid. If you don't get paid, why come here?
Everyone has their own interests, I will give you a chance."
"If you secretly take out the stolen money, I can forgive you for it, but if I catch you, I will not let you go easily!"
"I also hope that you can be more honest. Even if you keep a small portion, I will be willing to do so. After all, people die for money and birds die for food."
"Your Majesty, this... your servants dare not!"
In the court, many people naturally feel tough inside, even though they know what they are doing.
Maybe the emperor knew it, but he absolutely could not admit it in front of so many people.
Liang Jing didn't want to give them this face, and smiled lightly, "Don't worry, no one knows about this."
"Just tell Eunuch Lu and no one will leak it. But if I find out that you've embezzled it, don't blame me for being rude."
“…”
At once, all the ministers present realized that His Majesty's move was truly ruthless!
Let these ministers pay, and they can also collect the money from their hands.
The key is not to rob, but because they really did something wrong.
What else can they say?
Soon after the court was dismissed, Lu Yun received whispered messages from several great gods, saying that they had indeed embezzled the money and were willing to hand it over, but they only hoped that Eunuch Lu would show mercy.
Of course, these people were all ministers with relatively small courage, and they just wanted the people from the Western Factory to be omnipresent.
If they really have evidence in their hands and don’t hand it over, they will be in real trouble!
But some people are bold, they think that the people in the West Field cannot possibly know their secrets, and they cannot possibly find their minister...
Liang Jing gave them a full five days. As long as they could produce enough stolen money within these five days, the emperor would forgive them.
But if you don't take it out and continue to hide it, you will naturally not be polite to them.
During these few days, Lu Yun also asked the people from the Western Factory to try their best to find the grandmaster in the portrait.
It took several days before a clue was found.
“Got it!”
Ye Jiajia trotted in, looking somewhat excited.
"We found the person. He is from the capital. His identity is very secretive and few people have seen him."
"But some people have seen him going in and out of many restaurants and brothels."
"This person's identity has always been kept secret, but someone has seen him. He once appeared at the home of the Minister of Rites."
"What!"
Lu Yun was also confused. What was going on?
Is this true or false?
At the home of the Minister of Rites? I don't seem to have any connection with the Minister of Rites, nor do I have any hatred towards him, so why would he want to kill me?
"No one knows this man's name. We only know his name is Young Master Sun."
"Understood."
Lu Yun didn't want to miss this news. Since he had found the clue, he would go directly to the Minister of Rites to see what his relationship with this person was.
After a while, Lu Yun brought people from the Western Factory to surround the entire residence of the Minister of Rites.
"Mr. Minister!" Lu Yun walked into the mansion in a calm tone.
The Minister of Rites also looked silly and asked curiously, "What's wrong, Eunuch Lu?"
"It is truly unbelievable that Eunuch Lu has come to visit me."
"You don't have to be so polite, my Lord."
Without saying anything, Lu Yun took out the scroll, handed it to him, and asked in a cold voice.
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