Chapter 851 854. Lost
Before they could react after leaving the court, the Ministry of Revenue's account books had already been checked.
Everyone has always known that the emperor has such a group of account-checking experts at his disposal, but they have not taken any action for many years. Their sudden action caught them off guard.
The ministers immediately looked to the Crown Prince for help, Hua Zhang, "It's useless for you to watch me. This is my father's anger. You should think about how to remedy it."
Hua Zhang has deeply experienced this these days. As the future emperor, he naturally has to stand on the side of his father.
Among these court officials, some have already developed an enlarged appetite, and if left unchecked, it would be harmful to him as well.
It was a great thing for him that his father was willing to order a thorough investigation at this moment. How could he possibly stop it?
By the way, he was very envious of the talents his father had, and he didn't know if his subordinates could learn from them.
Speaking of this, I seem to have heard that this was all trained with the help of Master Gu Wen Heng Gu...
Actually, when he thinks about it, what his mother said is right. Although he has never met this Lord Gu, he is capable and has a good heart. Having such a person by his side will save him a lot of worries even if there are many conflicts.
I felt a little awkward before, after all, these were the people given by my father. Now I see that I was short-sighted.
Although the court officials were talking at once and trying to persuade me to come forward, it was probably because of these days that they had given them the illusion that I was easy to talk to.
"My Lords, don't worry. My father has been in power for so many years and has always handled matters impartially. As long as you don't break the law or violate taboos, I think you will be safe."
Seeing everyone's slightly changed expressions, Hua Zhang just raised his eyebrows.
Two months ago, he would have been angry.
But my father once said that there are no fish in clear water. As long as there is no fatal fault, those in power can turn a blind eye.
I just don’t know how these people provoked my father this time, otherwise, he has been with my father for so long, it is impossible that he didn’t notice it at all.
Lu Gaoning's face turned pale. The prince had not given any answer, and the Ministry of Revenue had been thoroughly investigated. The ominous premonition in his heart became stronger and stronger.
Back then, he took over the Ministry of Revenue from Minister Zhou, and the account books of that year were all clearly accounted for under the witness of Lord Zhou and the emperor.
Managing such a large account department, with so many daily income and expenditure, how could he guarantee that there would be no mistakes?
What's more, there are several accounts involved. If they are discovered, no one in his family will be in good shape.
"Your Highness," Lu Gaoning stopped Hua Zhang with a sweat on his forehead, "Can I have a word with you?"
Hua Zhang, "...Lord Lu, I believe that it won't be long before the Emperor will summon you. How about you come with me to the Imperial Study?"
Lu Gaoning, "... Your Majesty..."
He now doesn't know what to choose. Should he leave the palace first to appease the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, or find a way out for himself first?
Once he arrived at the imperial study, he would face the emperor's wrath, and he might not even be able to escape with his life.
Hua Zhang saw through his hesitation at a glance, but didn't care. He smiled at him and left with his hands behind his back.
It’s great that his father helped him clean up these things. It turns out that he is the prince that his father likes.
As for those brothers who just changed their faces and left in a hurry, I think they should be running to the harem to ask for help.
But so what? As long as they really committed a crime and fell into the hands of the emperor, it would only benefit him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had a good mother and a good uncle. They taught him to do his duty when he was young, otherwise he would not be in the position of a winner today.
The more he thought about it, the happier he felt. He even ignored the courtiers gathered in the court and strode towards the back hall.
Hua Shunming quickly noticed his actions and expressions.
"How can I feel at ease? I have already told him that showing his emotions easily is his biggest weakness. It's been so long, and he still can't calm down?
Even with him like this, his inner thoughts are not easy to be caught by others. It's a pity that there is not much time to hone him. It seems that he really has to make a choice. "
Le San stood silently by, not daring to say anything. The emperor was becoming more and more dissatisfied with the prince, which was not a good sign.
Fortunately, the other princes also revealed their flaws this time, otherwise, the position of the crown prince would be in jeopardy.
"Send someone out to stop the prince. I don't want to see him now." As soon as Hua Shunming finished speaking, the eunuch left.
"Prepare the pen and ink. I want to write the imperial edict myself."
Le San did not dare to delay, so he dismissed his attendants and served him personally.
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Gu Wenheng didn't expect that the previous audit was just a feint, and the emperor was serious this time.
Even if Ding You was at home, there were still people coming to ask for help.
Looking at the letters that were sent urgently from Shangjing, Gu Wenheng felt that these people were really desperate and were trying every possible means.
Even if they had some friendship with me in the past, I am in mourning now. How can I help them?
"They want to use you to curry favor with Lord Zhou," Jin Qianqian glanced at them and expressed her guess. "If that doesn't work, I think there are people in the court who are willing to do this through your connections."
Gu Wenheng, "These people really think highly of me. How stupid would I be to get involved during this period of imperial power transition?
It seems that power is really dazzling. Wu Yichen has only been in Beijing for a short time and he has already chosen a team. "
The person who wrote this time was Wu Yichen, who used to be the magistrate of Lucheng with him. Because of his political achievements in Lucheng and his family's desire to restore its former glory, he used all his connections on him, and in the past ten years, he was promoted several levels and became a fourth-rank prefect.
He was also a studious person and took refuge with Chen Zishu, the mother's family of the Sixth Prince.
These people are tied together, and inevitably there are interests involved. During his tenure, funds were transferred from the national treasury several times without reason. If he doesn't explain the accounts clearly this time, he will probably be out of office forever.
Jin Qianqian, "We can't get involved in this matter. Do you want to write a letter to refuse?"
Gu Wenheng shook his head, put the letter away, and handed it to Jin Qianqian. "Put it away first. I'll send someone to tell them about this. We are in mourning now, so we won't be involved in any mundane matters."
Gu Wenheng, "He is not trying to find a cure out of desperation, but his master is using this opportunity to extend an olive branch to me, and it depends on whether I accept it or not."
Gu Wenheng guessed the other party's intention after just a moment's thought. If he took sides at this moment, the Sixth Prince would help him to be reinstated in the future.
I really don't understand. Now that the crown prince has been decided and the emperor is about to abdicate, why are these people still making such a fuss?
"I didn't expect this person to change so quickly," Jin Qianqian also recalled the years in Lucheng, when everyone faced difficulties together and relied on their integrity.
It is really the power and wealth that are so fascinating that officials who were originally dedicated to serving the people have learned to scheme and form cliques.
Gu Wenheng also felt a little disappointed, "I'm afraid that such things will become common in the future..."
(End of this chapter)
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