"Be careful, what's in here is more important than your life! Move carefully!! ”

Steward Li said viciously, he commanded a group of wrestlers to move goods constantly.

These boxes are very sturdy, made of the finest black iron wood, not burned by fire, not broken by knife, and not rotten for thousands of years, the only drawback is that they are very heavy, and it takes a special wrestler to carry them.

These chests are filled with recently acquired treasure money.

Because it is a large-scale acquisition, the price is very low.

As the price of treasure money gets lower and lower, this thing is simply a hot potato, and it will be even more worthless every once in a while, and the treasure money worth 10,000 today may only be worth 9,000 next month.

In the case of continuous decline, almost everyone has lost confidence in the holding of treasure banknotes, and they are trying to spend it as soon as possible, and no one wants to keep a large amount in their hands

It is precisely because of this that no matter what kind of decree the imperial court issued, it could not stop the downward trend of treasure money.

That's pretty impressive.

The panic has spread so much that it has not yet triggered a large-scale sell-off, causing the price of the treasure to evaporate completely.

At the end of the day, it's just a fall.

If it weren't for the early years of Hongwu, the power of the Ming Dynasty was in full swing, and everything was thriving, this treasure would have long since become something worse than waste paper, and no one would be willing to pick it up even if it fell to the ground.

Dare to buy treasure money in such a situation, it is really a free go.

But.

As long as this decree is implemented, the price of the treasure banknote will immediately pick up and quickly return to its original price, even more sought-after than the same price of spirit stones, spirit silver, and spirit gold!

These people actually know that it is risky to do this, and if they are targeted by the above, most of them will be unlucky, so they used a lot of connections to make this matter go smoothly in secret.

It's a pity.

What they think is hidden is obviously only what they think is hidden.

Their whereabouts have long been targeted.

No matter how hidden this thing is, it is impossible not to be discovered.

In this situation where the treasure money is constantly declining, the acquisition of treasure money is as conspicuous as the candle flame in the dark night, and it will definitely cause a lot of discussion, and it is only a matter of time before it is targeted.

So.

Some people simply don't hide it.

For example, this Li is in charge.

Relying on the background of his master, he didn't take it to heart at all, moving goods and delivering goods, all in and out of the gate, and the main one was a high-sounding one.

In Steward Li's opinion, this is not a matter at all.

Is there anything wrong with buying treasure banknotes?

Who forbids the purchase of treasure money?

What law does it not allow the purchase of treasure money?

They used the treasure money purchased by the real spirit stones, they didn't steal or rob, and they didn't commit adultery, so what's wrong?

After the wrestlers had completely moved the goods in the carriage to the warehouse, they turned around and wanted to leave the mansion, but they were stopped directly.

A group of guards with knives dressed in gray clothes surrounded this mansion, and the person at the head was Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, at this moment, his eyes were wide with anger, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but sneer, and the whole person exuded a murderous and manic atmosphere.

These brocade guards are not wearing brocade clothes, they are fresh clothes and angry horses, and they do not have the standard configuration of flying fish clothes and embroidered spring knives.

The reason is very simple, not everyone is qualified to wear the Flying Fish suit, this dress is only qualified to be worn by the officials of Jinyi Wei Zheng Sanpintang, but it is not absolute, and there are a few special cases where Jinyi Wei is rewarded by the emperor below this official rank.

The big red python robe and the flying fish costume are all costumes rewarded by the emperor, and they are not something that can be worn if you want to.

In short, the Flying Fish suit is a symbol of honor and status for the Brocade Guard, and it must be worn on important occasions such as sacrificial events or when serving the emperor.

The four major costumes of the Ming Dynasty were python suits, flying fish suits, bullfighting suits, and unicorn suits, of which one product was a python, two products were flying fish, three products were bullfighting, and four and five products were unicorns.

But no matter what it is, it is impossible to wear it in private, it would be too eye-catching.

Therefore, most people don't know that they are Jinyiwei.

But they are like this, and they know at a glance that they are not easy to provoke.

The leader of the wrestlers hurriedly showed a flattering smile, bent down, and asked with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, what are you doing?" ”

"Where are the boxes you just transported, now let's move them out as they were!"

Mao Xiang sneered and said directly.

As soon as these words came out, the leader of the wrestlers suddenly showed a look of embarrassment, and he said helplessly: "My lord, we can't make decisions about this matter, we are just hired wrestlers, and we are all some bitter men who cultivate the body, how can we be qualified to decide the affairs of adults?" And ......"

"Long-winded!"

Mao Xiao didn't have the patience to listen to this guy's explanation at all, and with a flash of the knife, the head of the leader Lux had already rolled to the ground, and the blood on his neck sprayed out like a fountain, and then fell straight to the ground.

"How dare you stall in front of me? I really don't know whether to live or die! ”

Mao Xiao sneered, then glanced at the wrestlers not far away, and said lightly: "Either be obedient or die!" ”

These wrestlers looked at their leader's head in horror, they didn't even see how Mao Xiang came out with the knife just now, the boss's head was already rolling on the ground, this kind of strength, they couldn't resist at all.

"It must be the only one for adults!" The wrestlers said one after another, how dare they not be obedient.

At this moment, the movement here was noticed by Steward Li, and although he felt that something was wrong, he still rushed over.

Steward Li asked sharply, "Do you know what kind of place this is?" Do you know who the owner of this place is? ”

"Your master?" Mao Xiang said disdainfully: "I know who your master is, and I know who your master's backer is, the Xuanning Marquis Cao Tai of the dynasty!" ”

"Then you dare to ......?!" Steward Li's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief.

"What about Xuanning Hou?" Mao Xiang sneered, "We will find out how much this matter has to do with Xuanning Hou Cao Tai, if the evidence is found, even he can't escape!" ”

Cao Tai, Marquis of Xuanning, was the son of Cao Liangchen, the founding general of the Ming Dynasty.

Cao Liangchen gathered troops to protect the township in his early years, and later returned to Zhu Yuanzhang, and successively served as a political officer in Jianghuai Province, Zuo Cheng, and Pingzhang in Shanxi Province.

After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, he followed Xu Da's Northern Expedition, broke the capital, guarded Tongzhou, made outstanding achievements, and was named the Marquis of Xuanning.

In the fifth year of Hongwu, Cao Liangchen once again accompanied the army to the Northern Expedition, died in the battle of the Aluhun River, and was posthumously named the Duke of Anguo, and was called loyal and strong.

After Cao Liangchen's death, his son Cao Tai inherited the title and was very close to Lan Yu, which was considered a standard princeling.

It was for this reason that Zhu Biao first learned the news, and then inadvertently told Su Che.

Otherwise, Su Che really couldn't know so quickly.

It's not that Lao Zhu's control has declined, but at the beginning, he gave a lot of power to Zhu Biao, and he supported the princelings openly, not worrying that the princelings' power would affect him at all.

At this moment, when Steward Li heard Mao Xiang's words, his eyes widened in disbelief, "You...... Who are you? ”

"Jin Yiwei commands Mao Xiang!"

Mao Xiang laughed, he didn't care if he would be retaliated against or anything like that, Jin Yiwei acted and didn't make trouble for others, and it was his turn for others to find trouble for them?!

His original plan was to make a name for himself, and this Xuanning Hou was the best target!

Hearing this harsh name, Steward Li only felt like falling into an ice cave, and suddenly felt that something was wrong, but he didn't want to give up like this, if the treasure money in those boxes was confiscated by Jinyiwei, such a big loss, he couldn't survive at all!

Steward Li hurriedly said: "You can't do this, even if you don't give face to Xuanning Hou, you can't help but give Liang Guogong a face!" ”

"Moreover, whether it is the Duke of Liangguo or the Marquis of Xuanning, they are the wings of the current prince, you have to think about it before acting!"

Steward Li raised the banner, hoping that the commander of the Jinyi Guard would give face, as long as nothing happened, then everything would be easy to say.

Who knew that even if Steward Li mentioned these names, Mao Xiang didn't care at all, he sneered: "I don't care who your background is, Jinyiwei only acts on the orders of the Son of Heaven, and if you dare to stop it, there will be no mercy!" ”

These words were murderous, which completely made Steward Li desperate, he sat directly on the ground, and couldn't help muttering, "It's over...... It's all over......"

……

"After investigation, Xuanning Hou Cao Tai, Ouyang Lun, and Guo Heng, the household servant, are all buying treasure banknotes on a large scale, which is the account book of their purchase of treasure money, as well as the evidence of colluding with them with major wealthy businessmen, secretly sheltering and colluding with each other."

The commander of Jinyiwei made Mao Xiang kneel in front of Su Che, and said respectfully, in the past few days, the purchase of treasure money has almost turned the entire Ying Tianfu upside down, making a chicken and dog restless.

Those officials who were involved in it, after hearing the news, the whole person was stupid, and the reaction speed of the imperial court was much faster than they imagined.

And this kind of thing is easy to find out.

Now the most important question is - what is the emperor's attitude towards this case?

The answer is obvious, no!

The rich businessmen who colluded with Xuanning Hou Cao Tai, Ouyang Lun, and Guo Heng, the household servant, as well as their private purchase of treasure money, the figures can be described as shocking, and they are sure that this wave can make a big profit.

Su Che looked at these incriminating evidence seriously, and was in a very good mood.

"Okay, these guys, good."

Su Che said softly.

If it is according to Zhu Yuanzhang's character, most of them will start to kill at this moment, and these moths of the country that have brought disaster to the country and the people are really not a pity to die.

But Su Che wasn't ready to do that.

Kill, definitely to kill.

But it will not be to the Zhu clan, and it will not implicate countless people.

Not to mention the killing spree!

Su Che thought very simply.

Kill the first wave of evildoers, then fill all the treasure money they bought back into the treasury, return all to the public, and then fine, and then send all the coolies into exile!

Aren't they doing this for money?

All right.

Punish them to the point that there are no pants left, and then deprive them of their political rights! Then send them to exile from the bitter cold land.

These people love money the most, even if they are killed, even if they are peeling and pulling grass, it is not enough to deter!

But fines are different.

Destroying all their hard-earned property and everything in their names is not over, they must be sent into exile and let them become the labor force to develop the frontier!

It's a pity to just kill, so much labor has been wasted!

Su Che is soft-hearted, he can't see blood, and he doesn't want to see people's heads rolling, so it's best to deal with it in this way.

A few days later.

In the middle of the edict, Xuanning Hou Cao Tai roared unwillingly: "I just bought treasure money, what's wrong with this?" What's the sin of this, and why did you arrest me! ”

"Hurry up and bring me a word, let Liang Guogong come and save me!"

"Or bring a message to the prince and let him come and see me!"

"It's been a few days, and no one has come to see me, you can't treat a Hou Ye like this!"

"Even if you are guilty, you can't do this to me, what about people, what about people! Come on!! ”

Cao Ning's madness finally attracted a jailer.

The jailer looked at Cao Tai, who was embarrassed in front of him, and couldn't help but smile, as a prison guard, he liked to see these big people who were high in the sky before, falling into the clouds and falling into the dirt!

Of course, you can't be offended, what if someone else is let out and makes a comeback?

The jailer smiled and said, "Master Hou, the imperial court didn't send anyone to try you, it should have already been convicted of you, so there is no need to try you." ”

"What?!" Cao Tai's eyes widened, and he said incoherently, "Why don't you interrogate? I'm the Marquis of Xuanning, I'm just selling treasure money, such a trivial matter, don't directly condemn me!! ”

The jailer smiled and continued: "Then you are wrong, just now the imperial court has announced your crimes, you buy treasure money, use the country's decree to obtain profits, this is to obstruct the implementation of the decree, it is a crime to obstruct the national policy, the crime is unforgivable, this is a capital crime!" ”

Hearing this, Xuanning Hou Cao Tai immediately panicked, he obviously realized that this matter was not simple, otherwise he would not have been arrested directly, let alone gone uninterrogated for so many days.

Driven by a strong desire to survive, he shook the solid prison door and said unwillingly: "No, you can't kill me, I have a Danshu iron coupon at home, a gold medal to avoid death, and I can avoid death!" I can't be put to death! ”

"I can't be put to death! Even if it's a capital offense!! ”

When the jailer heard this, he smiled again and said, "Yes, you are a noble person, not an ordinary person, and of course I will not execute you." ”

Cao Taigang breathed a sigh of relief, but heard the jailer continue: "So the court said that all your family property will be fined, and then you will be sent to exile......"

As soon as these words came out, Cao Tai's face darkened, which was even more uncomfortable than killing him!!

Not only Cao Tai, but also many wealthy businessmen involved in this matter were punished with their bottom pants gone, although this time there was no large-scale killing, and the heads were rolling, but countless fines, as well as distribution and exile, were better than the killing effect.

Because it's a murderous act!

For these people who value money more than their own lives, punishing them with everything and then sending them into exile is not too much torture than a slash!

(End of chapter)