Ying Yuan left the Ministry of Revenue cursing in his heart.
Heshen saw him off with great joy.
He thought to himself.
After this battle, his position in Ying Yuan's mind is definitely irreplaceable.
In the future, we must make greater use of our own value to make money for His Majesty and for the country.
As for corruption...
He hasn't thought about it yet.
The main reason is that the East Factory’s scrutiny of officials is too strict.
If there is anything wrong, they will target you.
In this case, who would dare to embezzle?
Now the East Factory organization has enormous power, like a sword hanging over the heads of all officials.
No one dares to touch its edge.
Even the ministers of various ministries had to be polite when meeting Wei Zhongxian, the governor of the East Factory.
This shows how far-reaching the influence of the East Factory was in the Qin Dynasty.
......
After returning to the palace, Ying Yuan couldn't sleep because he was thinking about it.
He called Wei Zhongxian and asked, "Have any officials in the court been corrupt or offering bribes recently?"
The latter responded, “Your Majesty, since the disturbance a few days ago, the civil and military officials have become much more honest.
In addition, the war situation on the front lines is tense now, so no one dares to embezzle at this critical juncture."
"Where is the Minister of Revenue Heshen?" Ying Yuan asked.
Wei Zhongxian said bluntly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the national finances, so it is naturally the top priority for our East Factory to investigate strictly.
So far, I haven't found anything wrong with the adults.
"Your Majesty, have you discovered any clues?"
Hearing this, Ying Yuan shook his head and said, "I was just asking casually, go away."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
Wei Zhongxian slowly left here.
Ying Yuan fell into deep thought.
He didn't believe that Heshen would not engage in corruption.
After all, in his previous life, he was a ruthless person who embezzled hundreds of millions of taels of silver.
Is it possible for a person like this not to be corrupt?
Since it is impossible, then why did the East Factory say that there was nothing wrong with Heshen?
Could it be that the East Factory has become corrupt with Heshen and others?
Covering up for each other?
Thinking of this, Ying Yuan felt a little unhappy.
He hoped that all officials would be corrupt, but the prerequisite was that he knew they were corrupt.
He didn't want his eyes to be blinded.
The East Factory was originally established to monitor all officials, which caused panic among the people in the court and the country.
This will then make the world call him a tyrant and gradually weaken the country's strength.
However, now, this idea seems to have fallen through.
Because no matter what the East Factory did, Ying Yuan could always hear voices from the people praising his wisdom and bravery.
This made him very uncomfortable.
"Since the East Factory doesn't work, then I'll create another organization. I don't believe it's that difficult to let the people call me a tyrant!"
Ying Yuan immediately summoned the Minister of Justice Lai Junchen to the Xuanzheng Hall.
To be honest, Lai Junchen's reputation in official circles is not very good.
Because everyone, including Cai Jing, Qin Hui and others, agreed that he was a cruel official.
If someone ends up in the Ministry of Justice jail without a ransom or connections, even if he has committed a minor offense.
When the day comes when he is released from prison, he will be carried out by someone.
At present, more than half of the ten cruel tortures of the Qin Dynasty were created by Lai Junchen.
"Junchen, this seems to be the first time since I ascended the throne that I have summoned you alone."
Ying Yuan saw Lai Junchen bending down with his head down and said with a smile.
The latter immediately kowtowed and knelt, saying, "I am terrified."
For no reason, the emperor suddenly summoned him. Who wouldn't be nervous?
"Get up and talk."
Ying Yuan sat upright.
Every word he said now would be heard by Lai Junchen.
Because, at this moment in the Qin court, no one dared to refute Ying Yuan's voice.
He became the supreme ruler.
Even with just one word, he could depose Cai Jing and Qin Hui from their positions as prime ministers at any time.
Then no one dared to say anything.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lai Junchen slowly stood up.
Ying Yuan said seriously, "I summoned you here today because I have something for you to do."
Lai Junchen bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do my best."
"I heard that you have a bad reputation in official circles, and are called a cruel official by people in the court and the country. Is that true?" Ying Yuan asked with a smile.
Lai Junchen was startled and said quickly:
"Your Majesty, I have served in the Ministry of Justice for many years. Although I have earned a reputation as a cruel official, none of the cases I have handled have resulted in injustice or miscarriage of justice. I beg your Majesty to understand this."
Ying Yuan nodded and said, "I have no intention of punishing you. On the contrary, I believe that people calling you a cruel official is actually a compliment to you.
I plan to establish a new organization called the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This organization will be similar in nature to the Eastern Depot and can also monitor officials and arrest people at will.
But I have only one request, everyone you capture must be severely tortured and then announced to the world.
I wonder if you can do it?"
Hear the sound.
Lai Junchen was shocked.
Jinyiwei?
Is it similar in nature to the East Factory?
We already have the East Factory, so why does Your Majesty want to create the Embroidered Uniform Guard?
Do you want these two to restrain each other?
This is a good idea.
After all, the East Factory organization is a bit too lawless now.
Not to mention the six ministers, even the two prime ministers on the left and right could not suppress each other.
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