"I don't know. This yard has been abandoned for many years. I really don't know who stored all this rice here!
Please, Your Majesty and the Imperial Envoy, clear my name!"
He Wenqin was originally a censor, and he hated corruption among officials the most!
Not only is Jia Wensheng corrupt, he also disregards the lives of the people during years of disaster. This is adding crime to crime!
He shouted:
"Come here, take off Jia Wensheng's hat, take him away, and keep him under strict supervision!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two officials came forward and wanted to take Jia Wensheng away!
Jia Wensheng immediately cried out, "Sir, I just bought that rice!"
He Wenqin stared into his eyes and said:
"Whether it was purchased or taxed, this official and His Royal Highness Prince An will investigate thoroughly!"
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and had Jia Wensheng dragged away.
Then he turned around and ordered:
"Officer Zhao, take your men and quickly surround the Jia Mansion. Keep the women in the backyard under strict surveillance. They are not allowed to leave the courtyard!"
The official immediately clasped his fists and strode away!
After He Wenqin arranged this matter, he said to Qi Nancheng:
"Your Majesty, the grain we brought from the capital has been distributed to the various counties, and now the grain in the city has run out.
I wonder if these confiscated rice and grain can be sent to the counties first?
I will write a letter and send it to Jianzhou as fast as I can to present it to the Emperor?"
Qi Nancheng immediately said:
"Lord He cares about the people, and is a blessing to the people of Xuzhou!
As an imperial envoy, you can naturally take charge of this matter! I believe that the emperor will praise you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Fu Tong say:
"Master He, please look."
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