Not far from the minting department's yamen, two sedan chairs slowly came over at this time.

After coming to the gate of the Mint Division, two sedan chairs immediately fell to the ground, and two officials in official uniforms came out of them.

One of them is Chen Xiaoting's old acquaintance, Ji Zhirong, a member of the Criminal Department, and the other is Han Jinshan, a member of the Ministry of Works.

"It turned out to be Lord Ji, long time no see!" Han Jinshan spoke first.

Ji Zhirong arched his hand and said: "It turned out to be Lord Han, it's been good lately!" ”

"It's all good, the court has been short of money recently, and many projects have been put on hold temporarily, but we people are idle!" Han Jinshan said a little self-deprecatingly.

"It's time to rest, the court has the difficulties of the court!" Ji Zhirong said a little helplessly.

In fact, this is all nonsense, and what the situation is in the court now, anyone with a discerning eye can see it clearly.

There were too many places for the imperial court to spend money, the Japanese in the southeast, the Golden Horde in the northwest, and the disaster victims who needed relief from time to time......

Thinking of this, anyone will feel that their heads are big, but fortunately, the two of them are not cabinet ministers, and this pressure is not on their shoulders.

"But I don't know, why is Lord Ji here?" Han Jinshan asked tentatively.

There is nothing to say, Ji Zhirong said directly: "I heard that the people of Jinyiwei found the Mint Division, and Lord Yu specially asked me to come over to see if it was related to the counterfeit money case!" ”

"If so, I just happen to know the progress of this case, after all, it has been delayed for a long time in the East Factory!"

Han Jinshan nodded, and then said, "I see, I'm here for this too!" ”

"The Mint Division is directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, and if there is really any problem, the Ministry of Industry is also responsible!"

"In that case, then Lord Han...... Let's please! Ji Zhirong said with a smile.

Just when the two of them were about to go to the yamen, Chen Xiaoting had already brought people out, and the yamen became very lively for a while.

The people on both sides looked at each other, and there was a look of doubt in their eyes.

Chen ...... Chen Baihu! Ji Zhirong said tentatively, for fear that he was far away and he didn't see it clearly.

"It turned out to be Master Ji, but I haven't seen Lu Yang for a long time when I said goodbye!" Chen Xiaoting's expression was serious, and he didn't have the joy of reunion after a long absence.

Although I don't understand why Ji Zhirong and Chen Xiaoting know each other, Han Jinshan's attention is not secondary, and Hu Sichun and others who were arrested behind Chen Xiaoting.

As a foreigner in charge of the minting department, Han Jinshan certainly knew Hu Sichun, and at this time the other party was arrested and let him know that something was wrong.

Ji Zhirong also saw that Chen Xiaoting had arrested someone, and combined with Han Jinshan's expression at this time, he also knew that something must have happened.

"Lord Han, this is Chen Baihu of Jinyiwei!" Ji Zhirong introduced in a timely manner, which can be regarded as a matchmaking for Han Jinshan.

Sure enough, after listening to Ji Zhirong's introduction, Han Jinshan hugged his fists at Chen Xiaoting and said: "Chen Baihu, Han Jinshan, a member of the official work department, but I don't know...... Why did you arrest the officials of the Mint! ”

As a member of the Wupin Ministry of Labor, Han Jinshan is a bit more "backbone" than Liu Yong and others, so he claims to be the official.

For these details, Chen Xiaoting didn't care about it, and only listened to him speak: "Jin Yiwei handled the case, and there is nothing to advise the outside world, but I want to ask you, why did you come here?" ”

Being denied face by Chen Xiaoting like this, Han Jinshan's face collapsed suddenly, but he didn't have a seizure.

In order to ease the atmosphere, Ji Zhirong opened his mouth and said: "That's the case, Jin Yiwei recently took over the coinage case, I am here to see if you have anything to do with this case!" ”

"This case is handled by Jinyiwei, why do you want to come to the Criminal Department?" Chen Xiaoting frowned.

Ji Zhirong explained: "This case was first hung in the Criminal Department, then handed over to Dongchang, and finally arrived at Jinyi Wei......"

"In the future, if this case is solved, it will still be returned to the Criminal Department for trial, so the Ministry will pay close attention!"

This reason is barely clear, but the arrival of these two still makes Chen Xiaoting feel like an uninvited guest.

"Then Lord Han, why are you here? Who notified you to come? Chen Xiaoting asked coldly.

Although he didn't bother to answer, he came with dignity, so what could he not say.

"The Mint Department is directly under the Ministry of Industry and is managed by this official, can't this official come and take a look?" Han Jinshan's tone was also very stiff.

Civil officials are such stinky tempers, and there is always a bit of self-satisfaction.

Chen Xiaoting took a step forward and pointed to Hu Sichun and the others behind him: "Since you are in charge, do you know how many loopholes there are in such an important place as the Mint Division?" ”

"The mold used for coinage is unmanaged, and the craftsmen involved in coinage are not counted, this is the minting department you manage? Then you can't help but manage it too well! ”

Han Jinshan is worthy of being mixed in the officialdom for many years, and his face has not changed at all at this time, but he is thinking quickly in his heart.

"The counterfeit coins that appear in the capital are exquisitely made, almost no different from real money, could it be the mold that flows out of the mint?" Chen Xiaoting continued to question.

At this time, Han Jinshan finally couldn't help but scold: "You don't want to spew blood, isn't it what you are good at fabricating charges...... The whole Mint is loyal and good, and it is not for you to frame him! ”

"Is it a frame-up, do you want to ask him?" Chen Xiaoting pulled Hu Sichun to the front.

"Ask him, there can be a special person in the workshop to manage the mold, and there can be a special person to manage the craftsman!"

Chen Xiaoting asked loudly, making Han Jinshan unable to speak for a while, he roughly knew what was going on inside the Minting Division.

These are the unspoken rules of officialdom, everyone will turn a blind eye and pass it, not to mention that Han Jinshan has also benefited.

"Lord Han, you should think about it yourself now, how can you prove your innocence!" Chen Xiaoting said coldly.

Then he paid more attention to it, and strode out of the yamen, where two other lieutenants were left at the gate of the Mint, which was simply under close surveillance.

When he walked behind Han Jinshan and the others, Chen Xiaoting stopped and said slowly: "In addition, don't go in with the two minting divisions, otherwise you really can't tell!" ”

Leaving this sentence, Chen Xiaoting directly led people away, leaving Han Jinshan trembling with anger.

After Chen Xiaoting and the others walked away, Han Jinshan said angrily: "Rampant, it's just too rampant!" ”

At this time, Ji Zhirong persuaded on the side: "Lord Han, stop your anger...... It's not worth it to be angry! ”

"The court ordered the official, without any evidence, he said that he would be arrested, is there no royal law in this Ming Dynasty?"

Speaking of this, Han Jinshan turned to Ji Zhirong and said, "Master Ji, you are in charge of the punishment, why don't you refute it with me?" ”

Ji Zhirong doesn't like to listen to this, the Ministry of Industry himself was caught, why should he be asked to help speak.

Besides, is that what Han Jinshan called a refutation? Obviously, he was reprimanded by Chen Xiaoting.

It's ridiculous that he doesn't fight for himself, but that others don't uphold justice.

Although he was unhappy, Ji Zhirong still smiled: "Lord Han, the ministry just asked me to come over and take a look, but it didn't let me meddle in the case, and it is not good to overstep my authority!" ”

"On the contrary, it's you, shouldn't you waste time here now, or go back to the ministry earlier!"

Speaking of this, Ji Zhirong took off his official hat and said: "The people of Jinyiwei are right, now it is the most important thing to prove one's innocence, otherwise, ...... I don't know how many people in the Ministry of Industry are going to be framed by them! ”

Ji Zhirong knows a lot about Chen Xiaoting's methods.

He planted it once at the beginning, and he will never forget it in his life, and it also makes him more cautious in doing things in the future.

Han Jinshan had nothing to say, and got into the sedan chair after snorting coldly.

"Go back to the Yamen!" Han Jinshan gave orders in a cold voice.

At this time, the mint was in this pool of dirty water, and he really didn't dare to go inside, so he could only go back as soon as possible and report it at this time.

This matter is no longer something he can settle down.

As Ji Zhirong said, I don't know how many people's official hats will be knocked to the ground in this matter.