Wen County, Zhang Rang's hometown, after Zhang Rang's elder brother received Zhang Rang's letter, he not only handed over the family's land to the government as government land as Zhang Rang instructed, but also distributed the family's grain to the people. He even personally handed over his two sons who had committed crimes to the government. In a short time, Zhang Gong's virtuous reputation spread throughout the entire Wen County.
This greatly annoyed the eunuch official who came to Wen County. However, after careful investigation, he found no evidence of any crimes committed by Zhang Rang and his clansmen. The eunuch official had no choice but to report the situation to Yang Qiu.
Upon seeing his subordinate's report, Yang Qiu felt helpless and apprehensive, and his desire to eliminate Zhang Rang only intensified.
Initially, because Dou Wu's men took the initiative, Wang Fu and Hou Lan's men suffered heavy losses. However, they were not to be outdone and instructed their own officials to implicate and attack Dou Wu's men. The two sides went back and forth, and Yang Qiu was also very busy. He arrested everyone, including Li Ying's disciples and Cheng Gui's subordinates. Yang Qiu treated them all equally without any mercy.
Those powerful and corrupt officials who were planning to take advantage of the spring planting season to plunder did not dare to make any moves when they saw this.
In Yangde Hall, the eunuch Lü Qiang, accompanied by a junior eunuch, reported to Liu Hong on the matter of reducing palace expenses.
"Your Majesty, this is a detailed list of the palace's expenses and the release of palace maids and servants. Please take a look."
Liu Hong took the bamboo slip from Lü Qiang's hand and examined it carefully. "Not bad, simple and clear. I didn't realize that Attendant Lü had such talent."
Upon receiving praise from Liu Hong, Lü Qiang humbly replied, "I was merely in charge of supervision; the one specifically responsible for recording and organizing is the person beside me."
"Oh?" Liu Hong glanced at the somewhat reserved-looking eunuch behind Lü Qiang. "What is your name?"
"Your Majesty, this servant is Zhao Zhong."
Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, Zhao Zhong immediately knelt down and answered truthfully.
"Hmm, I have observed your records; they are clear and concise. You seem to possess considerable talent. You shall remain by my side and serve me!"
"This servant thanks Your Majesty." Zhao Zhong was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude.
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