Sure enough, after hearing this, Song Youwei was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Then I feel relieved."
Soon, the brother and sister stopped dwelling on this matter and started talking about some interesting things that happened recently.
And it was at this time.
Zhao Lingying has completed the approval of Song Gongwen's memorial.
After thinking about the seriousness of the matter, she did not hesitate and directly asked the eunuch to deliver the memorial.
Because as long as the issue of the gentry is resolved as soon as possible, the recent turmoil in the capital will be settled.
Besides, the court’s two projects are being carried out in full swing.
She had seen Song Yingxing's memorial a few days ago.
The initial conscription of hundreds of thousands of corvée laborers has been completed, and the construction of the Grand Canal is about to begin. Next, a large amount of silver will definitely be needed.
But now the court's tax revenue has all been spent, and the Ministry of Revenue certainly has no money. The only way to fill the money gap is to confiscate the property of those Jiangnan gentry, right?
In addition, Song Gongwen also served as the Minister of Revenue, so he must have known the importance of this matter.
And now, it is almost evening.
Song Gongwen, who was in Jingzhao Prefecture handling the affairs of the gentry, was furious.
Because he had seen that the crimes confessed and submitted by the Jiangnan gentry were shocking.
Those people not only colluded with the Baiyi Sect, but also handed over some of their industries directly to the Baiyi Sect. They colluded with each other, controlled the local area, and enslaved the people.
What’s more important is that these things started in the late period of Emperor Taizu Gao.
The reason why the Baiyi Sect could not be eradicated for many years was not only because of the protection provided by local nobles and gentry.
It is they who contribute a sum of money every year.
To support the development and growth of Baiyimen.
No wonder after all these years.
The imperial court was unable to wipe out the White Robe Sect because of these insects!
Song Gongwen had never imagined that the nobles would be so bold as to do such a thing...
At this moment, his face was filled with anger. He slapped the table in the lobby of the Jingzhao government office, then threw all these things to a middle-aged man in official robes next to him and said, "Master Gao, take a closer look and see if these nobles deserve to die!"
Mr. Gao is the current prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture. Because he is in charge of the capital, his official position is the third rank.
Also, because it was not controlled by the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple, its actual power was very great.
Of course, he is still inferior to the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet.
Previously, Song Gongwen was arresting and interrogating the gentry.
It was because of the support of this Lord Gao that we were able to bypass the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple.
The reason for this choice was that Song Gongwen knew that this person was not from the gentry and was known for his fairness and openness, so he asked for his help. In addition, the gentry had already arrived in the capital, so he had a suitable excuse.
As for why we did not choose to borrow people from the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple, the reason is very simple.
There were also officials belonging to the aristocratic faction in these two yamen.
Just in case some news gets out.
Wouldn’t that be a waste of Wang Shouyuan’s efforts?
At this time, Lord Gao, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, hesitated for a moment after hearing what Song Gongwen said, then picked up the indictment listing the crimes of the gentry and said, "Lord Song, please calm down. These gentry are indeed very bold and dare to collude with the White Clothes Sect."
"However, you have already submitted a memorial to His Majesty. How to deal with it now depends on His Majesty's wishes."
This sentence seems to be speaking for the gentry.
But Song Gongwen nodded in response.
Because he knew this Mr. Gao very well.
He is fair and just, and has a strong ability to solve cases. When he was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, he often asked him for advice on solving cases, so it is impossible for him to speak for the gentry.
The reason why the other party did this was simply because they were worried about the power behind the gentry.
Even in recent days, those officials who support the gentry have said nothing.
But one thing is certain, they must be planning something behind the scenes.
For example, to make this matter smaller...
Colluding with the White Robe Sect is indeed a serious crime.
But the noble families implicated this time were not just one or two, but many people.
If at this time, there are many people pleading and all parties running around, then we must be extremely cautious in handling the matter.
That is why a special memorial was submitted. Only His Majesty can make a decision on this matter.
"I know all of this." Upon hearing this, Song Gongwen calmed down, realizing the seriousness of the situation. Killing those nobles was easy, but the problem was, what would happen after that?
Unless Your Majesty can make up his mind and suppress this matter forcefully, the balance of power among all parties will be lost.
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and continued, "Now, it depends on your majesty's decision."
Lord Gao, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, who was standing next to him, also nodded.
But this memorial was just submitted today.
Generally, the fastest delivery will be tomorrow.
In fact, if it is just an ordinary case, according to Mr. Gao’s idea, it can be dealt with directly according to national law.
But the situation is too sensitive now, and there are too many people moving in. If we follow the national law, who knows how many people will die, and there will be rivers of blood...
So he felt that at this time, it would be better to remain calm. At worst, there would be a reckoning later.
Immediately, the two of them stopped talking.
Continue looking at the charges, trying to dig out something more from them.
But at this moment.
A eunuch suddenly walked in from outside.
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