Song Qi came to the emperor's study with apprehension, and Han Qi and Bao Zheng had already arrived early, because the yamen where the two of them worked was relatively close to the imperial city.

The emperor didn't seem to be down to business yet, knowing that Song Qi had also arrived, Emperor Zhao Zhen raised his hand and signaled to the eunuchs on the side.

The eunuch came in from the outside with a large plate full of white flour.

Han Qi looked at Song Qi, and Song Qi stubbornly went up and asked, "Your Majesty, I don't know what this means?" ”

Han Qi raised his hand and said, "This is fifteen catties of noodles, dare to ask...... How can a person eat these fifteen catties of noodles in a day? ”

The emperor came out with the exam questions, and Song Qi hurriedly thought, how can a person eat fifteen catties of noodles in a day? If these noodles are made into baked cakes or steamed buns, they can't fit in a basket, how can a person eat them in one day?

Song Qi frowned and thought bitterly.

Bao Zheng had already stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, it is impossible for a person to eat fifteen catties of noodles in one day no matter what. ”

Zhao Zhen waved his hand: "No, there are people who can eat it, and more than one person has such a big belly, Bao Qing, do you think this matter is strange?" ”

Bao Zheng was also stunned when he heard this, and asked seriously: "Your Majesty, is there really a person in the world who has such a big appetite?" ”

Song Qi was in a panic, and he didn't mean to come. Bao Zheng didn't know what was going on, and he didn't know what the emperor was talking about.

Han Qi was smart, and when he turned his head, he thought that the matter was in the grain, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, but there is a mistake in the account of the disaster relief money and grain?" If there is an error in the accounts, the minister will definitely investigate it in detail, and he will definitely bring the corrupt person to justice in order to set an example. ”

Song Qi suddenly realized, this Nima was pitted by Wang Anshi?

Unexpectedly, the emperor immediately said: "There is nothing wrong with the accounts, the coming and going of dozens of stones, and the reasonable things do not need to be checked in detail." ”

Song Qi's atmosphere was relieved, fortunately, Wang Anshi didn't pit himself, this newcomer to the Sansi Yamen who had no relationship with his feet, still knew how to advance and retreat.

Han Qi opened his mouth and asked again: "Your Majesty, I don't know where something went wrong?" ”

Emperor Zhao Zhen actually smiled and asked, "Is there anyone in this world who can eat fifteen catties of noodles a day?" ”

Bao Zheng was stunned and said: "Didn't His Majesty say that there are such people?" ”

Han Qi understood a rough idea and replied, "Your Majesty was joking just now, how can someone in the world eat fifteen catties of noodles in one day." ”

Zhao Zhen nodded, and said: "What Han Qing said is reasonable, there should be no such person in the world who can eat, why can the four thousand people sent out by the Privy Council to transport grain eat more than ten catties of noodles a day?" ”

That's a problem.

Han Qi looked shocked for the first time and replied, "Is there anything else?" ”

Zhao Zhen spread out the two accounts, and then said: "Tokyo sent 128,610 stones, Kuizhou received 109,000 and 5 stones, and about 19,000 stones were spent on the way, how is this grain spent?" ”

Han Qi's brows furrowed, and he turned his head to look at Song Qi, who also changed his face.

What's going on? The reason is that both of them went back to check the accounts, and they didn't check together. Before this incident, Han Qi only thought that he was raising money and food everywhere, and he had a lot of credit, but now that the disaster has stabilized, he has shown his face in front of the emperor again, and the position of prime minister has become more and more stable.

Song Qi returned to Beijing, it was also beautiful, just returned to Beijing to take office, with the credit of personal disaster relief, when he first came back, the emperor Zhao Zhen at the court, that is also a good praise of Song Qi, hard work, and the stability of the country.

Both of them only thought about their own meritorious service, and the emperor also praised it. Where did you think that something would happen when you turned your head?

Where did you think that something would happen because of money and food?

He, Han Qi, a wealthy family in Xiangzhou, made a fortune on these few stones of grain? What kind of corruption is this kind of thing, he Han Daxianggong can't see it at all.

He Song Qi, that is also a rich family, since the late Tang Dynasty, their family has produced big officials, a scholarly family, a rich place, how can it be related to corruption?

A prime minister, a three-envoy, and an official have all reached such a point, and there is no need to be corrupt.

From the very beginning, the two did not think about corruption.

The two looked at each other frequently, Bao Zheng already had a black face, waved his big hand, and said in a loud voice: "How can this be true!" The money and food for disaster relief also dare to be greedy for ink, and they must be strictly investigated and severely punished. ”

Bao Zheng's loud voice almost shook the dust off the beams.

Han Qi hurriedly echoed: "What Bao Zhongcheng said is extremely true, there are people who dare to be greedy for the money for disaster relief, and they must be strictly investigated, and they must be strictly investigated, Your Majesty can rest assured, after the minister goes back, he will immediately send someone to strictly investigate, and once it is found, he will be severely punished." ”

Bao Zheng said again: "Your Majesty, this matter must first be investigated by the Privy Council, and then the yamen of the transfer envoys from all over the country must be investigated, and no one who handles this matter will be let go." ”

Sometimes, that's how it goes. If you really want to talk about thousands of stone of grain, what is it in this rich Bianliang City? However, when it comes to thousands of dollars, those really wealthy families have to waste so much in a year when they are generous. But in the eyes of King Bao Pen, it is a great deal, and if you really want to find out, whoever gets involved in this matter, even if it is just a meal and a bowl of tea, no one can teach them to run.

Han Qi heard Bao Zheng say this, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister immediately started this matter, and immediately brought these people to the capital first and interrogated them strictly." ”

Although Han Qi didn't say it, Han Qi was already fighting with Bao Zheng for the right to handle the matter, and the right to handle it was the initiative.

The old emperor Zhao Zhen Xingxing saw it, but Xing didn't see it, but he said: "The matter of impeaching officials is more suitable for Yushitai, and this matter will be handled by Bao Zheng." Not only this time, but also all the escorts that have been kept in the accounts in recent years, among which the corruption and perversion of the law are shocking, and I can't bear to look at them, so we must investigate them thoroughly. ”

There was no fight for the right to handle it, Han Qi was disappointed only in his heart, but his mouth was still righteous and awe-inspiring: "Bao Zhongcheng, this matter must be handled strictly." ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister will investigate thoroughly." Bao Zheng naturally nodded, how could there be loose in his hands? If you don't die, you have to shed your skin.

The old emperor was also tired of fighting, and he didn't say much, but said: "This matter was handled by Han Qing and Song Qing personally, and if there was a mistake, Han Qing was responsible for negligence, and Song Qing took over the grain, but he didn't check it himself, and the responsibility for negligence was even worse." ”

Han Qi hurriedly bowed and bowed: "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty!" ”

Song Qi looked confused, and he looked like a person: "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty of a big crime." ”

The younger brother makes a mistake, and the eldest brother takes the blame. This kind of thing seems to have been a bit like this throughout the ages, just like the shot Gan Qi received, not wronged.

Suddenly, Bao Zheng also opened his mouth: "Your Majesty, Song Xianggong did not observe this matter when he was busy in the disaster area, but it is understandable, why did he come to the capital and already sit in the third division, but he still failed to detect this matter, which is really dereliction of duty." ”

I don't know if Bao Zheng remembers the "hatred" of Song Qi and his brother Song Zhen, or if he really talks about things.

Song Qi bowed down again: "Your Majesty, the minister is a big crime!" ”

Bao Zheng was about to exert his authority, and said again: "The Sansi Yamen is an important place in the imperial court and the foundation of national politics, so dereliction of duty, how can you still sit firmly in the Sansi Yamen?" Your Majesty has entrusted such a heavy trust, how can a dereliction of duty steal it? ”

Bao Zheng This means that Song Qi wants to get out.

Song Qi looked up at Bao Zheng, this ass hasn't been hot yet? Are you going to get out?

Han Qi also frowned, Song Qi was recommended by him, and he also inherited his recommendation, why did Bao Zheng stare at Song Qi like this? Song Qi is gone, who will take on this responsibility? Does he Bao Zheng want to be this official?

Han Qi took a sentence: "Bao Zhongcheng doesn't need to be so indignant, Envoy Song has just taken office, and there should be a familiar process for the affairs of the new yamen, Envoy Song has always been quite talented, and he is still worthy of this position." ”