The heavens start with letting the bullets fly

Chapter 494 Small patrol visits the prefect (1)

Chen Zhaoke not only arrested the Zhao family, but Zhou Wenbin, a celebrity who colluded with Zhao Shanhe, was also arrested by Chen Zhao.

But although Zhou Wenbin is a celebrity, there are many such celebrities in Yangzhou City, and his weight cannot be compared with Zhao Shanhe at all.

In addition, there were several other small salt merchants, all of whom had deep relationships with the Zhao family, and their homes were ransacked by Chen Zhao's men.

However, compared to the Zhao family, their weight is too small, and they can't afford to splash any water at all.

But among ordinary people, their weight is greater,

As a result, Yangzhou City suddenly fell into a panic. Chen Zhao's name can be said to have changed color. I don't know how many businessmen hid in their homes on this day and trembled, fearing that the door would be knocked open the next moment, and the whole family would be killed one by one. Captured and confiscated property.

In the evening, the Heying garrison, Cao Biao and other soldiers were fully dispatched to assist the Xunyan Yushi Yamen, and transported the confiscated property, gold, silver jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings to the special arrangement of the Xunyan Yushi Yamen. In the courtyard, these things directly filled several big houses. Not to mention other things, the Zhao family alone confiscated 10 taels of gold, 300 million taels of silver, and countless other jade and jewelry.

In addition, there are dozens of shops of various kinds and thousands of acres of fertile land, which are of amazing value.

You must know that this is just the property of the Zhao family in Yangzhou City. As a family that has monopolized the Ming Dynasty's salt industry for so many years, I am afraid that the wealth accumulated in the family's ancestral land will be even more amazing. Wan's gold and silver Chen Zhao would not find it strange.

Of course, Chen Zhao didn't let these soldiers run errands for nothing, he used the gold and silver contributed by the Zhao family to sprinkle it down, and soon all these people cheered and jumped for joy.

In the study room, Liu Xiangshan watched Lin Ruhai and Chen Zhao put down the thick statistical account books that confiscated the property of each family, and said with a bit of joy on his face: "Lin Yushi, no matter how those people in the central and local governments jump up and down this time, , with these tens of millions of taels of property, Lin Yushi will definitely be in the heart of the emperor, and his favor will never fade!"

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

As a former detective and a doctor of Lantai Temple for many years, he knows everything about the officialdom, and he understands exactly what the newly enthroned emperor needs most.

As long as the tens of millions of gold and silver are sent to the palace, and there is solid evidence to support him, those people will not be able to make money at all.

Even if someone talks too much in front of the Supreme Emperor, can they send tens of millions of gold and silver to the palace?

Just the corruption and perversion of the law involved in the letters found by the Zhao family, I am afraid that the princes and ministers in the court will rush to sever ties with the Zhao family, because of those criminal evidences, whoever gets involved will die.

This is also the reason why the Yangzhou officialdom became so ruthless when they saw the Salt Patrol Censor Yamen coming.

You must know that the current annual taxes and cash of the imperial court are only a few million taels. In addition, the Supreme Emperor has been in power for many years and enjoyed extravagant luxury in his later years. With only one eye, the treasury was empty and the money inside was like a wash.

It is conceivable how amazing this tens of millions of taels of property is. There are not many people in this world who do not love money. They have just accepted 700 million taels of silver. Naturally, they are looking forward to the tens of millions of taels of gold and silver today.

With this money, he can win over more people, use more methods, and gather more loyalty.

What can the Supreme Emperor do?
Without money and fame, how could he compare with the emperor?

As long as the current emperor doesn't make any foolish moves, it is predictable that people will turn against each other.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help looking at Chen Zhao.

My nephew, he really is a martial artist.

Hit the snake seven inches, and accurately find the biggest flaw among the Yangzhou salt merchants.

The most powerful family is also the family that will cause the least backlash.

But if it weren't for Chen Zhaohui's judgment, I don't know how long I would have to deal with these profiteers.

"My dear nephew, what should we do next? What are your chances?"

Lin Ruhai pondered for a moment, then asked.

Chen Zhao smiled slightly: "We have already formed a sufficient deterrent to the Yangzhou salt merchants by killing the chickens to warn the monkeys. Next, we have to cut them piecemeal, bit by bit, and cut them willingly."

"Oh, you mean to put forward that plan?" Lin Ruhai's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Based on his knowledge, he knew that pushing out that plan at this time would be detrimental to the imperial court.

But for those salt merchants, it is a way to cut off their vitality, so these salt rats are not afraid.

Chen Zhao said with a smile: "Once this plan is launched, wealthy merchants all over the world will support it with both hands and feet, but the salt merchants in Yangzhou will completely collapse. As long as we use this plan to frighten them, not only will they be able to pay enough taxes, It also makes them spit out the money they already put in their pockets."

"That's right, Zhao'er's idea is really unconstrained. I have already submitted a memorial to the emperor, reporting your achievements truthfully. Your Majesty loves talent like a thirst, and will definitely promote you heavily."

Chen Zhao smiled slightly: "Being Tian Shelang in the morning and going to the Emperor's Hall in the evening, to be able to serve the Great Zhou, to be loyal to the Emperor, to caress the people, and to make contributions with his uncle. This is Zhaozhi's wish."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Didn't you always want to go to the Imperial College in Beijing to study? The law stipulates that once this matter is over, I will recommend you to go."

"Thank you uncle." Chen Zhao said with a faint smile.

If he wanted to study in the Imperial College, he could go at any time, so why would he care about any official position?
But before going again, Daiyu must be taken down.

"Tomorrow, I'm going to visit the prefect of Yangzhou and ask him to be a middleman." Lin Ruhai said.

Chen Zhao sneered: "It's just a fourth-rank magistrate of Yangzhou. Why do you need a seventh-rank inspector to pay a visit? I, Chen Xunjian, a low-ranking officer, brought a few subordinates to visit Gaozhifu. How dare he greet him grandly?"

While speaking, there was a murderous look.

Lin Ruhai frowned slightly, then unfurled it, and smiled: "Zhaoer, you are trying to make the Yamen of the Xunyan Yushi superior to all the officials in Yangzhou!"

There was no life in the words.

Because in the past two months, he has really seen through the ghosts and ghosts of Yangzhou officialdom.

There must be a guy with a strong fist to deal with them.

After all, he is a scholar, and he is only a seventh-grade official, so he may not be able to suppress them.

And Chen Zhao was so brave that his hands were stained with the blood of thousands of people, which was enough to deter these civil servants who only played tricks.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai nodded slightly, and said to a few subordinates standing beside him: "I ask you gentlemen to pay close attention to the matter of copying those people's property. Officials don't show affection."

Those subordinates were very obedient at this time, and Liu Xiangshan, the leader, straightened his expression and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yushi. If anyone dares to stretch out his hands indiscriminately, we don't need Yushi to do it, and Chen Xunjian doesn't need to ask. I'll take them away later." Beheaded!"

On the second day, the sky was bright, and the huge city of Yangzhou felt a bit bleak, but it was affected by the aftermath of yesterday's arrest by the Yushi Yamen and the confiscation of some merchants and wealthy gentry families.

Chen Zhao took Zhang Heqing, Han Xiaozhong, and a few subordinates along the long street on horseback. Wherever they passed, no one dared to look at them directly. Pointing, not even daring to speak aloud.

In front of the gate of Gao Liangyu's mansion, the magistrate of Yangzhou, Chen Zhao and his party stood on horseback.

The two servants in front of the door naturally knew Chen Zhao, and seeing Chen Zhao and his party stopped in front of the mansion, their expressions changed drastically. One of them rushed to the mansion, while the other was cautious and even took a few Walking down the steps in awe, he bowed respectfully to Chen Zhao and said, "I have seen Chen Xunjian, but I don't know Chen Xunjian..."

Chen Zhao said indifferently: "Go to Tong Bing and say that Chen Zhao, the inspector of the Yangzhou Yushi Yamen, is here to pay a visit to the magistrate!"

The person who went in to report was Gao Changkong, the son of the Gao family, who had followed Gao Liangyu as an official for many years, with bright eyes and a strong mind, otherwise he would not have deliberately guarded the main entrance.

But now he was frightened, his face turned pale, and he couldn't help but tremble when he thought of what he had seen and heard yesterday.

Chen Zhao was ruthless and decisive, and ransacked the homes of more than a dozen salt merchants in one go. Although there was only one big salt merchant, this one was the largest in Yangzhou.

Thinking of Chen Zhao's unscrupulous appearance, and thinking that even two thousand households have defected to his house, is he going to attack their magistrates?
Thinking of this, Gao Changkong's body trembled suddenly, and he fell to the ground with a thud, and fell several somersaults in a row.

When Gao Liangyu saw his appearance, he couldn't help frowning: "You guys are in such a panic, how decent are you?"

When Gao Changkong saw his master, his expression relaxed, and he fell to the ground out of hunger, and shouted, "Master, something is wrong, then...then Chen Zhao...Chen Zhao..."

"Chen Zhao!" Gao Liangyu paused for a moment, and asked, "You're talking about the small patrol inspector of Yan Yushi Yamen, Chen Zhao?"

Gao Changkong nodded repeatedly and said: "It is Chen Zhao who is right outside the door, accompanied by Zhang Yanei who guards the Qianhu family in Heying, and Han Yanei who guards the Qianhu family in Caobiao..."

Although Gao Changkong didn't say it clearly, Gao Liangyu knew what he wanted to say, and smiled lightly: "He brought two yamen over here, it doesn't seem to be hostile, but he is just a patrol...Come here, change my clothes, I will Let's welcome this inspector Chen!"

Gao Changkong was startled for a moment.

He thought that his master would gather everyone to protect himself, and at the same time ordered him to invite Chen Zhao in.

Unexpectedly, he went out to greet him in person.

This Chen Zhao's deterrent power is so great?

At the gate, there was a sound of footsteps. Chen Zhao turned his head and saw the parents and officials of Yangzhou Prefecture. Gao Liangyu, the prefect of Yangzhou, walked quickly with a smile on his face. Before he arrived, the laughter came and said: " Hahaha, Inspector Chen is famous across the rivers, and this officer is like a thunderbolt, seeing a young hero like you today, I feel much younger!"

Turning over from his horse, Chen Zhao strode forward, smiled at Gao Liangyu and said, "Master Zhifu is too polite, it's a subordinate official who came here to disturb you, Lord Zhifu, don't be offended!"

(End of this chapter)