Zhang Guifen naturally knows about her parents' love for her, and she doesn't need Li Hao to remind her.

However, Zhang Guifen still had some doubts about taking these people home, worried that Li Hao did not refuse just now because he had something difficult to say in front of his parents.

So he asked again, "Husband, are you really willing to let these people into the mansion?"

If you don't want to, in fact, it doesn't matter, I can go and talk to my father directly, just say that I don't want to let these people into the house, and my father won't say anything."

Seeing that Zhang Guifen could think about herself, Li Hao was quite pleased.

got up and sat down next to Zhang Guifen, hugged her and said, "I am naturally willing to do this, you can rest assured.

First, this can reassure your father-in-law, lest he worry that you will be bullied in the house, and he will have less worries.

Second, once the war really starts in the northwest, it will inevitably affect the whole body, although I am not in charge of military affairs now.

But there will definitely be a busy time, but I'm afraid I can't take care of you.

I can rest assured that my mother-in-law, who is smart and capable of doing things with her heart, takes care of you.

In addition, after the father-in-law goes on the expedition, the mother-in-law is left alone in the house, and you have to care more about it on weekdays."

Hearing Li Hao's words, Zhang Guifen felt very comfortable, and immediately agreed with a smile on her face.

However, these two people were fine, but so many people suddenly came to the house, and Li Hao was still questioned by Wei.

Fortunately, Wei is open-minded, and Li Hao took the initiative to talk, so Wei didn't say anything in the end.

Otherwise, if you want to change to someone else, your daughter-in-law's mother's family stuffs people with her own family like this, I'm afraid that even if you don't say it, I'm afraid that the mustard in your heart is indispensable.

Of course, this is a normal official family, not a shameless person like Sun Xiucai who lived by his own family.

Anyway, after placing these people, Li Hao was indeed busy later.

After all, the Salt and Iron Division also has the responsibility of manufacturing weapons, but there was no large-scale war in the Great Song Dynasty, and it was enough to use the reserved weapons and armor stomach.

Therefore, Li Hao was busy with the salt tax reform, so he didn't bother too much, just let the eucalyptus, stomach eucalyptus and iron eucalyptus remain in their original state and ensure production.

But thinking that there may be a large-scale battle this time, considering that the amount of weapon armor used will inevitably increase significantly.

At that time, it will definitely have to be rushed to build, so Li Hao came to inspect the specific situation of these three eucalyptus to see if he can hurry up and complete the task of rushing to build if necessary.

By the way, Li Hao also wanted to see if he could develop some secret weapons, which were different from the gas bombs and smoke bombs made by the small workshop under Li Hao's guidance.

This time, with the support of all kinds of mature and skilled craftsmen under the Salt and Iron Division, Li Hao wants to get some big guys out.

However, after some inspection, Li Hao couldn't help but be a little discouraged, although Li Hao had thought that the situation of these three eucalyptus would not be very good.

After all, since Li Hao took office, he has been focusing on increasing income, and his attention has been on commercial tax eucalyptus, salt eucalyptus, and tea eucalyptus.

It's true that he didn't care too much about the other eucalyptus, but they could be so bad that it was still beyond Li Hao's expectations.

First of all, there is the problem of manpower, because Li Hao was improvising when he went, so the judge in charge of the three eucalyptus did not have time to find someone to make up the number.

As a result, Li Hao was half angry at the scene he saw, originally according to the register, there should be 1,042 soldiers and 1,071 civilian craftsmen in the bow and crossbow making yard alone.

But in fact, there are less than 200 people working here, and they are basically old and weak.

In addition, Li Hao immediately rushed to the south and north workshops under the jurisdiction of the stomach courtyard, and found that the situation was similar to that of the bow and crossbow arrow making courtyard, and there were not one out of ten craftsmen in it.

Li Hao was immediately furious, and ordered someone to find Judge Xue who was in charge, and he was waiting in the North Workshop.

In fact, Li Hao didn't wait too long, after all, since Li Hao arrived at the Bow and Crossbow Arrow Yard, someone went to him to report the news.

So after only waiting for more than half an hour, Judge Xue came in a hurry, and when he saw Li Hao's face turned pale, he too

did not defend himself, but said directly:

"The lower official deserves to die for his crimes, but please give the lower official a chance to plead."

Li Hao snorted coldly and said, "Okay, this official will give you a chance to explain today, so that you can talk about it, where have all the craftsmen of this stomach eucalyptus gone!"

However, this official would like to remind you that although this official does not know whether the previous salt and iron envoys knew about this situation, why they did not pursue it.

But this official is different from others, this official has the emperor's grace, and he is not afraid of making things bigger, so if you want to use power to suppress people, then don't say it."

After hearing this, Judge Xue said, "Your Excellency is deeply trusted by the housekeeper, and the lower officials naturally know that they have no intention of dominating your lordship, they just want to tell the truth."

Hearing this, Li Hao pulled a chair and sat down, waiting for his truth.

I saw Judge Xue say, "The lack of craftsmen in the stomach eucalyptus is not a problem that has only appeared in recent years.

Adults should also know that a considerable number of craftsmen under the jurisdiction of Stomach Eucalyptus come from the Xiang Army, and since the Qingli period, the generals in the army have mostly diverted the Xiang Army for private use and worked for themselves.

And every time I use the eucalyptus in my stomach, I am always prevaricated by it, but I just don't let it go.

We have also reported these things to the previous salt and iron envoys, but there is always no news, and we have no choice.

Therefore, in order to ensure that the number of weapons required by the imperial court can be completed, we have to appoint a large number of civilian craftsmen to complete the work.

It's just that the wages of the corresponding craftsmen are much higher than those of the craftsmen, so we can only gather people when we need them, and when we finish the work, we can only dismiss them, and we really can't afford to support them."

After hearing this, Li Hao sneered, and then said, "If you say so, do I still have to reward you for your loyalty to the country, and respect for your duties."

Judge Xue could naturally hear that Li Hao was talking back, and he didn't dare to say anything.

Li Hao said, "You said that all the salt and iron envoys knew about this, so why didn't anyone tell me.

Well, even if you think I'm going to be like the other salt and iron envoys, you don't want to offend people, or you don't want to get me in trouble.

But I just want to ask, since the previous salt and iron envoy knew the situation, as the last third envoy, the current Ouyang Grand Minister, has you been told.

In addition, the current Third Envoy, Lord Chen, have you ever explained the actual situation?"

After finishing speaking, Li Hao paused before he said, "Remember to tell the truth, because I can take you to the Prime Minister's Mansion and confront you directly.

Of course, if you want to go to Master Chen, I can also bring you there."

Seeing Li Hao's reaction, Judge Xue's heart sank, and he understood that the trick of showing the enemy to be weak would not work.

As for the routine of overwhelming people with power, it is okay to deal with those who used to do so, after all, they need to consider the impact.

This time there was external pressure, coupled with their deliberate co-optation, and the fall was quite fast.

But Li Hao is different, with his background, he is afraid that the people behind him will not be able to scare Li Hao.

I had to hesitate and say, "We really haven't talked about this matter with the prime minister and the prime minister."

After hearing this, Li Hao said, "Then it seems that you haven't thought much about solving this matter, are you also making a lot of benefits in it?"

After hearing this, Judge Xue knelt directly on the ground and said, "Xia Guan really didn't get any benefits from it, he was just forced to go with the flow out of desperation."

Li Hao really didn't believe what he said, but Li Hao wouldn't take him down directly, because it had no practical effect.

Compared with the official eunuchs who may be involved in this matter, Judge Xue is only a small part of it.

In fact, in this matter, the most Li Hao can do is to get people back, as for dealing with so many people involved in accordance with the law.

At this time, Li Hao didn't expect it at all, and it might be possible to put it in the Qingli period.

In addition, Li Hao was also worried that this matter would not be investigated to the end, and his father-in-law's family, Gu Tingye's family, Yang Wenyuan's family, and those who were close to him would be found out

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So he said, "I'll have people check this, and if you really didn't deliberately take bribes and bend the law, this official promises to deal with you leniently.

But what you need to do now is to go and talk to the people who have taken possession of the craftsmen, and tell them to release them back to me immediately."

But Judge Xue really didn't have confidence in this, and said, "Your Majesty is only afraid that these people won't listen."

Li Hao said, "You don't have to care if they listen or not, go and bring the words first, and tell them that I said this.

If someone returns it, it's best if it doesn't, write down your name and give it to me at that time.

Remember that I want a list of people who insist on not returning them, and no one else's needs to be remembered, do you know what I mean?"

Judge Xue has been an official for so many years, and if he says such a simple word, he will not be unable to understand it, so he hurriedly said: "Xia Guan understands, he will start preparing after he goes back today, and tomorrow Xia Guan will start to visit his door to ensure that the word is transmitted.

However, we need to set a date for this matter and tell everyone to prepare in advance."

Li Hao thought for a while and said, "Then it's set at twenty days, and when the time comes, you will report the list to this official."

After Judge Xue agreed, Li Hao left directly.

However, Li Hao did not go to other places, but rushed to the British mansion to confirm the situation while his father-in-law had not left.

After meeting the British duke, Li Hao directly explained his intention and asked him if he had been involved in this matter.

And the British Duke was not angry at Li Hao's directness, after all, this attitude was more than a twisted temptation, at least it showed that Li Hao did not doubt himself too much.

The British duke replied, "I have not called on the army to work, but I know what you said.

It was quite common for the eunuchs in Bianjing to use the Xiang army to do private work.

You don't have to come forward for this matter first, now I'm going to lead the troops to the battle, just to help you talk about it.

There shouldn't be any big problems with the Wuxun family, but there are still a lot of civil officials involved in this matter, and I can't say anything there."

Hearing the words of this old man, Li Hao couldn't help but feel that this reliance was very reliable.

He answered, "As long as the Wuxun family retreats here, I plan to go to Ouyang Daxianggong for the rest of the civil officials and ask him to help."

As for the stubborn ones, I will find a way to hit the first bird, in short, I can't control the other places for the time being, but the salt and iron division must not have such a problem."

Seeing that Li Hao was still measured, and did not spread the blow widely, the British Duke was relieved.

Then the British duke helped his son-in-law to bring a message to several leading families, and I have to say that the British duke's face is still powerful.

Of course, it may also be because the core interests have not been touched, so everyone is willing to give face.

The few families who got the letter quickly returned the people, and before Judge Xue came to the door, the people returned to their stomachs.

And with the retreat of these leaders, the rest also got the news at this time, and they took the initiative to send people back.

Seeing this scene, Li Hao went to find Ouyang Xiu, but this time, Li Hao made an unexpected discovery.

Originally, Li Hao really thought that Ouyang Xiu didn't know that the craftsman of the stomach eucalyptus was misappropriated.

But as soon as Li Hao said it, Ouyang Xiu mentioned that he had actually known about it for a long time.

So Li Hao asked, "Uncle, since you already know about it, why don't you take care of it?"

Ouyang Xiu explained: "It's not just the stomach eucalyptus, in fact, the building of the Household Department is even worse, because they themselves are in charge of the work of the capital and the eight works of terracotta, the shore workshop, the Zhuku book, and the school of the Zhuzhou barracks, official houses, bridges, bamboo and wood, and rafts.

So I am often dragged by the eunuchs to repair houses and build houses, so you can still have some people left, but they often don't have a single person.

I've been hearing about these things since I first took office, but I haven't dealt with them all since."

After speaking, seeing Li Hao's incomprehensible look, Ouyang Xiu continued: "This matter is not a matter of one or two families

will implicate most of the court.

Not everyone is like you, there is a prestigious old man who can come forward to help."

Hearing this, Li Hao understood in his heart that Ouyang Xiu mainly felt that there were too many people involved in the original and was worried that they would be connected into an iron plate, so he didn't deal with it.

Of course, Li Hao felt that the reason why Ouyang Xiu didn't pay too much attention to it was that he didn't take this matter to heart at all, and he didn't think that this matter was very important.

But now that the situation has changed, after the Wuxun family returned the people, it would be much easier to deal with just a few Wenchen.

So Li Hao said, "With the current situation, it's time for my uncle to come forward."

Ouyang Xiu agreed, "Okay, how can I talk to someone next, I promise to help you get someone back."

Li Hao answered, "Then thank you uncle, but this matter always has to give people a warning.

I have to trouble my uncle to find a chicken out of it and kill it, so that everyone else knows that there is a price to be paid for doing something wrong."

After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu also agreed: "Okay, I'll handle this matter, you go back and wait for the news."

After waiting for a few days, all the craftsmen of the stomach eucalyptus returned, and at the same time, several officials of the third grade were demoted out of Beijing, and the matter came to an end.

To be honest, Li Hao really didn't think that this would be so easy.

Of course, the main reason for the ease this time was that the two giants of the British Gong and Ouyang Xiu, the two giants of literature and martial arts, were dispatched, which fully reflected the situation that there were people in the DPRK and China who were easy to handle.

Otherwise, even if one of them helps, it will be very troublesome to really solve this matter, and if you look at it this way, you are indeed full-fledged in the court.

But soon, one of Li Hao's wings will leave Bianjing.

On the day when the British company set off for the northwest, Li Hao accompanied Zhang Guifen to see him off outside the city gate.

Of course, the British Duke didn't show too much emotion in front of everyone, just said hello, and went away in the eyes of Li Hao and Zhang Guifen.

After sending people off, it happened that the craftsmen of the stomach eucalyptus had returned, and Li Hao planned to continue to study the invention and creation.

Of course, Li Hao mainly talked about the ideas of firearms in later generations with the craftsmen to see if they could realize it.

It's just that what Li Hao said is somewhat general, most of them are just a direction, and there are no specific steps and structures.

Therefore, the progress of this experiment was somewhat slow, which made Li Hao sigh with emotion, why didn't he think about studying weapon manufacturing in the first place, how practical this is.

It's just that it's too late to regret it now, after all, I didn't know in advance that I could travel to the Song Dynasty, otherwise I would have to understand the firearms manufacturing in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Now it's time to let people stare at it and see the specific progress before deciding on the next step.

As for the candidates to stare at, Li Hao chose Judge Xue.

After all, it is better to make a mistake than to make a mistake, and Li Hao really didn't find out that he had any corruption and perverted the law, but if he neglected his government a little, Li Hao could still accept it.

After that, Li Hao's scope of work was expanded, in addition to the original salt tax, he would also go to the stomach in a few days to see the progress of weapon research and development.

As for the court, it has been quite calm recently, except for the northwest side, which is a little touching, nothing else has happened.

But this thing just couldn't stand the chatter, and just thought that there was nothing wrong, but Sheng Hong, who had just arrived in Yizhou, sent a letter, saying that the situation in Yizhou was a little unstable.

Immediately afterwards, the message from the Yizhou transfer envoy also arrived, confirming the news from Sheng Hong.

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