Chapter 52: The Shadow of Huaixi

"After all, in the middle of June in the West Lake, the scenery is not the same as the four seasons, the lotus leaves are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers are different red." He Xi said: "Although the West Lake can only be left now, it is left to listen to the sound of rain. But it has a different flavor. ”

Everything is settled.

Almost all the officials in Hangzhou were taken down. For a time, the whole of Hangzhou was shut down.

This is just the beginning, and Zhejiang's problems are not small. He also did not know how many issues would need to be investigated in the future.

He Xi understands the boundaries of his power. He came to investigate Guo Huan's case, not to act as a political envoy in Zhejiang. just focused on the case, although after Guo Huan was imprisoned, it seemed that he had lost his spirit in an instant. Dumbfounded, no matter how you ask, don't say a word.

But Jin Yiwei still has a way to get him to speak.

He Xi only needs to check the testimony of all parties, as well as the private accounts that Guo Huan hid.

It's just that I don't know if I don't check, and I'm shocked when I check it.

All kinds of summarization, Guo Huan was greedy for ink and embezzled. and the damage to the public, fat, and private, etc., totaling as much as 5 million stones.

The reason why the total number of greedy ink is grain, not money, is because there were not many copper coins in the early Ming Dynasty, but most of them were treasure money. The value of the treasure banknote is relatively not too stable. Therefore, it is most objective to use grain as statistics, and the Ming tax itself is grain.

Although it is not as good as the empty seal case, it can be regarded as a shocking case.

However, what caught He Xi's attention the most was actually what Guo Huan said.

Although Guo Huan is shameless, some of what he said still makes sense. Zhu Yuanzhang's painstakingly managed financial system restricted officials in many ways, but at the same time it also restricted the Ming court itself. Even He Xi felt that some of Guo Huan's behaviors were estimated to be a common phenomenon.

After all, Guo Huan arrived at the center a few years later. Soon the provincial envoys were connected. Historically, the Guo Huan case directly implicated all the political envoys in the country.

Now Guo Huan has not entered the center. However, it does not mean that the other political envoys are innocent.

It's just that if you are not in your position, you will not seek politics. He Xi will not express his opinion on this matter. After finishing the case, he began to wait for the palindrome from the imperial court while visiting the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou. Since you have come to Hangzhou, the West Lake is a must-see.

However, compared with the West Lake of later generations, today's West Lake has a more classical taste.

He Xi has been in West Lake for the past few days.

It's just that today, Yan'an Hou Tang Shengzong suddenly came. He Xi can only come to the reception.

When Tang Shengzong heard He Xi say this, he laughed and said, "I am a rough person and don't understand these poems. It's just that there are too many times to come and go to this West Lake. That's what it is. ”

He Xi said: "Master Hou is a natural hero, and he won't care about this. ”

Tang Shengzong smiled heartily: "Lord He, you are the prince's person. I'm not beating around the bush anymore. This paragraph is my temporary government affairs in Zhejiang. I also know that this case involves a lot. I don't know how Lord He, after going back, how to report to Your Majesty? ”

Zhejiang officials were almost wiped out, and there were even armed against Jinyiwei. It can be said that all the officials in Hangzhou have to go through the Dali Temple. The Chief Minister, according to the Judicial Division, is the hardest hit area. If one counts as one, it can't be said to be innocent.

If in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, this kind of thing of letting the military temporarily take over government affairs would not have happened. But at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the nobles were cheap. There is even such a provision if a certain place uses troops. The political envoy directly served as a long history of a certain general. That is, the shogunate officials of the Great Shogun. It's as if Fu Youde is the general of the expedition to the south this time. Civil officials in all parts of the southwest should be responsible to Fu Youde.

Therefore, officials in Zhejiang cannot be trusted. There is a time when officials are transferred from the center. It is also normal for Tang Shengzong to temporarily take charge of the government affairs of the entire Zhejiang.

Even for Tang Shengzong, it can't be regarded as a contribution.

After all, when following Zhu Yuanzhang to fight, civil, military and civil affairs were often inseparable. It is also common for these generals to get on their horses to manage the army and get off their horses to manage the people.

However, He Xi also knows. In the end, this is a different time.

Zhu Yuanzhang is restricting the power of military generals in all aspects, and this situation in Zhejiang cannot be maintained for a long time. It's just that He Xi didn't understand what Tang Shengzong meant when he suddenly came to him and said such a thing.

He Xi said: "Naturally, what is there, what do you say?" What else can be said? ”

Tang Shengzong said: "Indeed, naturally there is something to say. It's just that His Majesty wants you to investigate the case, I'm afraid it's not just about letting you say whatever you have. Just send someone over. ”

Tang Shengzong was right.

If it is just something to say, and the following situation is truthfully reflected to the above, although it is qualified, it is only qualified. If you want to shine, you need to prepare at least one treatment plan. I can't ask Zhu Yuanzhang, I don't know what to do.

He Xi also understood what Tang Shengzong meant at this moment.

Yes. He Xi has his own thoughts about Guo Huan's case. Now as the first person to handle this case. Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely ask He Xi's thoughts. And Tang Shengzong probably has his own ideas. I want to talk to He Xitong.

He Xi said: "The younger generation is ignorant, this matter is too important, and I can't think of anything for a while." Please also ask Master Hou for advice. ”

Tang Shengzong smiled slightly and said, "You are Your Majesty's nephew, and you can be regarded as our own person." I won't hide it from you. My meaning is very simple, this matter must be strict and serious, and make an example of the chickens and monkeys. We have beaten down this world. We must not let these people be a scourge. ”

He Xi was stunned for a moment and said: "If you follow this approach, I'm afraid more than 10,000 people will be implicated." ”

Tang Shengzong said; "It's okay, it's just 10,000 people. No matter how many people there are, they can't break Your Majesty's laws. You say, don't you? ”

He Xi hesitated and said, "What Master Hou said is extremely true. ”

He Xi couldn't figure out what Tang Shengzong meant for a while. is because Zhu Yuanzhang's law enforcement is too strict. So much so that this Hou Ye had a complaint. Let Jiangnan Shilin, who participated in Guo Huan's case, enjoy Zhu Yuanzhang's care. Or have other ideas.

Tang Shengzong said: "Now that officials at all levels in Zhejiang are vacant, I can't find enough people for a while. Does Secretary Ho have a recommended candidate? I'm good at making arrangements. ”

He Xi was stunned for a moment and said, "That's not necessary." ”

Tang Shengzong said: "Hey. Wherever you say, this world is the world we are waiting for. You can't let these turbans take over. Tang Shengzong's words were explicit enough to say this, and then he didn't say anything else. Instead, he talked to He Xi about the customs of Hangzhou.

When He Xi finally sent Tang Shengzong away, Tang Shengzong also told He Xi to send the list to him. He'll arrange it.

He Xi watched Tang Shengzong's back. suddenly understood why there was a break between Zhu Yuanzhang and the founding heroes. The reason is simple.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt that the Ming Dynasty belonged to the Zhu family. And these founding heroes feel that the Ming Dynasty is certainly Zhu Yuanzhang's. But also theirs. They single-handedly brought it down. Political and economic privileges are a matter of course.

If it is said that these founding heroes such as Li Shanchang have the intention of rebellion. This is naturally fake. But there are those who want to get a piece of the pie from the Daming Dynasty and maintain the power of the Li family.

And Tang Shengzong has a good relationship with Li Shanchang. It is a bit too much to say that he is Li Shanchang. After all, they are all founding heroes. Even if the title is a little low, it is difficult to be a lackey. Even if this person is Li Shanchang. However, at the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang's army, Li Shanchang was good at dancing with long sleeves. There was a conflict between the generals, and Li Shanchang was the mediator.

Almost all of the Wenchen who founded the Ming Dynasty were Li Shanchang's subordinates, and Li Shanchang's connections in the army were also very thick. Tang Shengzong and Li Shanchang's friendship for so many years is also somewhat similar in many political views.

Even if he was demoted out of Beijing. Tang Shengzong still hasn't changed.

Now the Ming Imperial Examination has been dismissed. Officials are mostly recommended. And Tang Shengzong advocated a large-scale cleanup, not because he cared much about Zhu Yuanzhang's law, but because he used it to clean up many official positions. Let Tang Shengzong, a group of Huaixi nobles, be able to place manpower in many key positions.

He Xi even had some doubts.

Hangzhou is so monolithic. Guo Huan is so arrogant. Tang Shengzong was not in Zhejiang for a day. He really doesn't know at all, he's really innocent. Still is-----.

When He Xi thought of this, he didn't dare to think about it anymore.

After all, the chaos in front of you is big. But in fact, Guo Huan's foundation is not thick, and today's Zhexi Group has almost dissipated. At most, tear down a few Shangshu. If in other dynasties, a few Shangshu are involved, it can be regarded as a shocking case.

But just now, that is, last year. Zhu Yuanzhang handled Hu Weiyong's case, and he has already handled all the six Shangshu and the Imperial History. Again, it's nothing.

It's just that if Tang Shengzong is involved, it will be different.

Not to mention, Li Shanchang is still alive, although he is in the wild. But such a figure, as long as he continues to be angry, his political influence cannot be ignored. And the Ming Dynasty has just set off a conquest of the south. Even next year there will be troops outside the plug.

At this time, it is really not the right time to use a knife against Huaixi Xungui.

And there is no evidence for He Xi. After all, Tang Shengzong turned the tide. Only then did the situation in Hangzhou be saved. is even more involved in the aftermath, even if there is evidence, it is wiped out. Not to mention. He Xi had a deeper worry.

is just one Guo Huan, and he is in a hurry to rebel.

And a founding general like Tang Shengzong. The prestige is ten times that of Guo Huan. There is also a huge Huaixi Group behind it. Even after the Hu Weiyong case was cracked down, it was still a behemoth and could not be moved lightly.

It doesn't matter what comes to mind. must be forgotten.

He Xi suddenly felt a little sympathetic to Zhu Yuanzhang. The Huaixi Xungui Group, which could have been relied on, gradually drifted away. It's even about to go their separate ways. And the Shidafu group he is ready to support is not the same heart as him.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor, he did not have a political group to support. It's also dangerous.

This is also one of the reasons why Zhu Yuanzhang has repeatedly involved major cases.

He's so insecure.