Looking at the cold numbers on the folds, Zhang Lingyang's face was gloomy like water.

After a long time, Zhang Lingyang spoke: "Someone is coming, Zhang Zhiyuan, the first assistant of the Suxuan cabinet, Zhou Shanning, the secretary of the ministry, Li Guangtai, the imperial history of the left capital of the Inspectorate, Qian Du, the commander of Jinyiwei, and Feng Xi, the commander of the East Factory, came to meet him. ”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Lingyang thought about it again, and called out to the little eunuch who went to interrogate: "By the way, there is also Sun Ding'an, the prince of Ningguo, who also called together." ”

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Zhang Zhiyuan, Li Guangtai, Zhou Shanning and others came to the front of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

But there was some worry on their faces.

Because, from the mouth of the little eunuch, when they learned that the emperor ordered them to come over, their faces were very gloomy, and they actually called Ning Guogong Sun Ding'an, the commander of Jinyiwei, Qian Du, and Feng Xi, the commander of Dongchang, also called over, this is obviously the rhythm of something big to happen.

At this time, Sun Sheng, the eunuch of the master of ceremonies, walked out of the hall and said to Zhang Zhiyuan and Sun Dingan: "A few adults, Your Majesty announces a few adults to enter the palace!" ”

Under the guidance of Sun Sheng, Zhang Zhiyuan and a few people came to the main hall, but saw that Zheng Yongji, who had just been promoted to the head of the household department, was also here, and he couldn't help but be a little curious.

After Zhang Zhiyuan and a few people saluted and took their seats, Zhang Lingyang picked up Zheng Yongji's recital and said: "This is Zheng Aiqing's recital just now, a few Aiqing might as well take a look first!" ”

As he spoke, Zhang Lingyang handed Zheng Yongji's recital to Sun Sheng.

After Sun Sheng took it, he first handed it to Sun Ding'an, who was sitting first on the left.

Looking at the twists and turns, Sun Dingan's face also began to be gloomy.

Then he handed it to Zhang Zhiyuan without saying a word.

Zhang Zhiyuan saw that Sun Ding'an's face was very ugly, so he knew that it was written on the fold, but he was afraid that nine times out of ten it would be a big thing that broke the sky, so he hurriedly took it and looked at it carefully.

At first glance, it was not true!

The more he looked at it, the tighter Zhang Zhiyuan's brows locked, and finally handed the fold to Zhou Shanning who was next without saying a word.

…… In the end, after Feng Xi, the commander of Dongchang, finished reading it, Zhang Lingyang said: "After reading it, what do you Aiqing think?" ”

As a heavenly eagle dog, the commander of the Jinyi Guard made Qian Du speak first: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that this matter should be thoroughly investigated and all those moths of the country should be imprisoned. ”

Li Guangtai, the imperial historian of the left capital, also spoke: "The minister also thinks that His Majesty should issue a thorough investigation. ”

At this time, Zhang Zhiyuan said: "The matter is big, and we need to be cautious." ”

Li Guangtai retorted: "Elder Zhang Ge, how can you be cautious? Seeing that the treasury is extremely empty, those moths are still swallowing taxes, and if this continues, the country will not be a country. According to the minister's meaning, this matter must not only be thoroughly investigated, but also investigated to the end. ”

Li Guangtai's last sentence was said to Zhang Lingyang.

Zhang Zhiyuan said: "The old man didn't say that he would not investigate this matter thoroughly, but this matter is very important, and the interest groups behind it are only afraid that it is not trivial, once the people behind it are forced to be urgent, they are only afraid of ...... I'm afraid that those people will take risks. ”

Sun Dingan opened his mouth at this time: "Zhang Ge is a little worried! ”

Saying that, Sun Dingan hugged his fists to Zhang Lingyang and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, as long as the old minister is still in the day, I guarantee that those people will not dare to mess around." ”

Sun Dingan has the confidence to say this.

Although it is not yet known who the interest groups behind the Jiangnan salt tax are, Sun Ding'an, as the head of the martial arts, has influence all over the army.

As long as there is no chaos in the military, no matter how the interest groups stir up trouble, they will not be able to turn the sky upside down.

Seeing Sun Dingan say this, Zhang Zhiyuan could only keep silent.

The reason why Sun Ding'an said this is because his identity is the hereditary Ning Guogong of the Great Zhou, and his own interests are closely related to the interests of the Great Zhou.

As long as Da Zhou still exists for one day, he will still be the Duke of Ning Guo, a very human minister.

But once the Great Zhou is over, the Ningguo Mansion will also be finished.

Throughout the history books, there are only nobles who are related to the country, and there are no civil servants who are related to the country.

Because Wenchen patted his buttocks, he could take refuge in the new master, and continue to enjoy the high-ranking officials, but the nobles couldn't.

Therefore, even if it is for the sake of Ning Guofu's own interests, Sun Dingan will support a thorough investigation.

Sun Ding'an saw this very clearly, so he strongly agreed with a thorough investigation of the Jiangnan salt tax.

Zhang Lingyang didn't open his mouth all the time, just to see the attitude of the ministers on this matter.

Now, seeing that Li Guangtai, Sun Dingan, Zheng Yongji and other ministers mostly support a thorough investigation of this matter, Zhang Lingyang said: "Li Guangtai, the imperial history of the left capital, listens to the seal!" ”

"Li Guangtai is here!"

Looking at Li Guangtai, who was kneeling on the ground, Zhang Lingyang said, "I appointed you as the minister of the Qin Mission, gave Shang Fang the sword, and had the right to cut the officials of the five grades and below, and went to Jiangnan three days later to thoroughly investigate the salt tax." ”

"Minister Li Guangtai obeys the order!"

After Li Guangtai got up, Zhang Lingyang looked at Qian Du and Feng Xi again, and said, "I also instructed Jinyiwei and Dongchang to transfer a team of people from Li Guangtai to the south. All actions are at the behest of Li Guangtai. ”

"Ministers/minions obey!" Qian Du and Feng Xi replied at the same time.

After everyone retired, Zhang Lingyang thought about it and felt that there was nothing wrong, so he put his mind at ease.

Then, Zhang Lingyang thought that the day of the Chef God Contest was getting closer and closer, so he ordered someone to call Xiao Fuzi and asked: "Xiao Fuzi, the day of the first Chef God Contest in my Great Zhou is getting closer and closer, can you choose the location of the competition?" ”

Xiao Fuzi replied: "Long live the Lord Qiqi, the place has been chosen, it is near the Yan'en Temple in the southern suburbs of the capital, where the place is open, and the slave thinks it is suitable to hold the competition, do you want to go and see it?" ”

"You don't have to, you just need to choose the right location." Zhang Lingyang waved his hand.

"This time, Li Guangtai's old stubbornness is out of Beijing, and my ears can be clean for a few days." Zhang Lingyang said secretly in his heart.

In fact, Li Guangtai did not have to go to inspect the salt tax in Jiangnan this time.

But if Li Guangtai doesn't go, I'm afraid that when the Chef God Contest is held, he will have to say something like "playthings are demoralized, mediocre and incompetent" in Zhang Lingyang's ear.

For this kind of person, Zhang Lingyang likes and dislikes.

Joy is to like their loyalty and uprightness; Evil is disgusted with their stinking and hard temper.

Therefore, this time, Zhang Lingyang transferred him out of Beijing with the matter of inspecting the salt tax in Jiangnan.

Besides, Qian Du, after leaving the palace, hurriedly returned to the Yamen of the Jinyi Guard Command, and ordered someone to call Han Xiao of Qianhu.

After seeing Han Xiao, Qian Du said, "This official has something important to discuss with you......

As he spoke, Qian Du informed Han Xiao of Zhang Lingyang's desire to thoroughly investigate the Jiangnan salt tax.

When Han Xiao heard this, he was immediately taken aback: "The matter of the salt tax in Jiangnan is very involved, isn't Your Majesty afraid of causing riots in Jiangnan?" ”

Qian Du said: "It is precisely because of this that Your Majesty ordered Dongchang and our Jinyi Wei to transfer a team of people from Li Guangtai to the south. The first is to protect Li Guangtai's safety, and the second is because our Jinyi Wei has a lot of eyeliner in Jiangnan, and once there is something to do, we can also respond quickly. ”

Immediately afterwards, Qian Du said: "This official plans to let you follow Li Guangtai to the south together, so that you can make great contributions, and you will be promoted in the future." ”

Although Han Xiao understood Qian Du's hard work, he was still a little reluctant in his heart, and said: "Li Guangtai's temper is stinky and hard, and you don't know it, my lord, my subordinates are afraid that they won't be able to pee in the same pot with him." ”

"What kind of bastards!" Qian Du scolded Han Xiao and said, "This time when I go south, whether it is Jinyiwei or Dongchang, they are all under Li Guangtai's orders. ”

Han Xiao is Qian Du's cronies, so Qian Du also knows Han Xiao's temper very well, and warned: "This time I followed Li Guangtai south, I have to listen more, do more, and talk less, do you know?" ”

Han Xiao replied weakly: "My subordinates understand! ”

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