"Lin Qingfeng, you are so bold!"

The Imperial Study.

Zhu Tianzheng had a gloomy face and glared at Lin Bai, "Who gave you the courage to spread rumors and spend money to atone for your sins?" It just doesn't make sense. ”

Yan Zhenlin was also on the side, bowing his head and saying nothing.

It's not that your old man wants money.

Lin Bai complained in his heart, but naturally he wouldn't admit it.

With a look of sincere fear, "Your Majesty is wronged, the minister did not say such a thing, it must be a rumor." ”

"Presumptuous!"

Zhu Tianzheng shouted, "The civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty have spread all over the country, do you dare to say that it is a rumor?" ”

"I asked you to check the accounts, you don't check the accounts well, you do all these sideways, and dare to quibble, do you really think that I am reluctant to treat you for offending?"

mmp！ Really?

That's not interesting enough!

Lin Bai showed a blank look and said, "Your Majesty said that you will check the accounts?" The minister should die, and the minister thought that he was just raising disaster relief money. ”

Zhu Tianzheng was stunned for a moment, this, it seems that he really hasn't said it.

"Even so, who gave you the courage to spend money to forgive their sins?"

“……”

Outside the Imperial Study.

Zhu Ziyan noticed that the situation was wrong and followed, and when she heard the movement inside, she became even more anxious, "Gonggong Cao, what's wrong with my father?" ”

Cao Gong said fairly: "Princess, Lord Lin has violated the taboo, and only His Majesty is qualified to pardon officials." ”

“……”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has never said such a thing, the minister only said that the crime can be mitigated, and according to the law of my departure from the court, if I take the initiative to hand over the proceeds of corruption, the sentence can indeed be commuted."

Lin Bai replied calmly.

Zhu Tianzheng choked and glanced at Yan Zhenlin.

The latter said: "Back to Your Majesty, there is indeed this article in the law of the dynasty. ”

Zhu Tianzheng snorted: "Even so, it is a commutation, and it is not the same as a commutation." ”

"Moreover, it is unforgivable to openly proclaim that spending money to reduce the crime is unforgivable, and you can check the accounts, why do you have to make it full of storms, are you deliberately shielding someone?"

I see!

The emotional emperor Lao'er suspected that he was mixed with Yang Guozhong, to be exact, the fourth prince.

After all, in Lao Zhu's planning, he wants to be a lonely minister.

Lin Bai said: "Back to Your Majesty, you are taking the initiative to hand over the proceeds of corruption, not spending money, and there is an essential difference between the two. ”

"In addition, when the minister first entered the court, he was not familiar with all the adults, and the reason why he did not check the accounts was not because he was selfish but because he couldn't."

A flash of surprise flashed in Zhu Tianzheng's eyes, "Can't?" What do you mean by that? ”

Lin Bai replied: "At present, the disaster in Hedong is serious, and the grassland is about to erupt, which can be described as internal and external troubles. At that time, the entire court will inevitably be panicked, who still has the heart to do things? ”

"Based on this, the minister thought of this method, on the one hand, he can raise silver taels, and on the other hand, he can also make the hundred officials feel at ease, and the hundred officials are grateful for His Majesty's Longen, and they will definitely do their best in the future."

There is undoubtedly some truth in this.

Five million taels, if you really want to check the accounts and collect so many silver taels, you will inevitably have to make a big move, and the entire court will be bloody.

Yan Zhenlin nodded subconsciously.

Zhu Tianzheng's eyes flickered, and he asked, "What about Han Sanqian?" Everyone else is fine, but he went to prison, are you announcing a personal vendetta? ”

All right! This can't be fooled.

Lin Bai had no choice but to say: "Yes!" ”

"The minister set this strategy, naturally he must kill the chicken and make an example of the monkey, otherwise those corrupt officials will not give in, Han Sanqian's corruption is a fact, since he wants to kill the chicken, the minister will naturally choose a minister who usually pecks."

Scold!

Zhu Tianzheng sighed, "You're pretty ...... simply."

"Father!"

At this time, Zhu Ziyan couldn't help it and had already rushed in.

Zhu Tianzheng frowned, "Xiao Qi, why are you here?" ”

Zhu Ziyan said: "Father, this matter was decided by the sons and sons and Lord Lin together, if you want to condemn the crime, please condemn the sons and daughters together." ”

Zhu Tianzheng was stunned for a moment, the corners of his eyes jumped, where did he go, and ran out to take the blame? 33

Lin Bai was a little floating.

It seems that I ignored Xiao Qi before, this girl can handle it, and she really dares to do something.

It's just too rushed.

He can see that the emperor is just making a show to the officials, and if he really wants to, he won't talk nonsense.

"Don't mess around, meritorious deeds, excessive punishments, Lin Qingfeng acted without authorization, which undermined the majesty of the imperial court's laws, so naturally it cannot be easily forgiven."

Zhu Tianzheng looked at Gonggong Cao as he spoke, and asked, "Who went tonight and how many silver taels were raised?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, there are only a few officials attending the meeting, most of them are ordinary people and businessmen, if you want to find out, I'm afraid it will take some time, as for raising silver and two ......."

Father-in-law Cao said and opened the account book.

The next moment, his face changed, and he stammered, "Total...... and a total of one thousand six hundred fifty-four thousand three hundred taels of silver. ”

"How much?"

Zhu Tianzheng almost fell off the dragon chair, his eyes wide open.

Yan Zhenlin's incredulous gaze also looked over.

Gonggong Cao's hands trembled a little, and he said in a trembling voice: "Return...... Back to Your Majesty, a total of 1,6254,300 taels of silver......"

As he spoke, he trotted and presented the ledger.

Zhu Tianzheng hurriedly grabbed it, confirmed the number on it, and the whole person was stunned.

Then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.

But soon he pressed down again, as an emperor, he should have collapsed in front of Taishan and his face would not change, not to mention that he had just reprimanded someone.

It's just that the excitement in his eyes can't be suppressed.

It is no wonder that the treasury is empty, Zhu Tianzheng is already poor, and it is conceivable that such a large sum of money suddenly popped up.

Lin Bai was also stunned when he saw the string of numbers before.

It's completely beyond his expectations.

According to his pre-estimate, it would be good to be able to raise five million taels, and when he actually raised it, he knew that the goal should be easy, but he still didn't expect the number to exceed so much.

At this moment, he found Zhu Tianzheng's expression, and said deliberately: "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty, the minister deeply understands that it is wrong, and the impact of spending money to reduce the crime is far-reaching, and the hundred officials will definitely have nothing to fear in the future, so the minister hopes to correct it in time, return the silver to the hundred officials, and is willing to accept His Majesty's punishment." ”

Yes?

Send back? What do you think?

The corners of Zhu Tianzheng's mouth twitched, and he subconsciously looked at Yan Zhenlin.

Yan Zhenlin understood and said, "Your Majesty! It is indeed inappropriate for Lord Lin to act without authorization, but what he said is not unreasonable, at present, there are internal and external troubles, and it is not appropriate for the court to change too much, and Lord Lin has made meritorious contributions in raising disaster relief food, and the ministers think that the merits are offset by the merits. ”

Zhu Ziyan also felt the taste, and interjected, "Lord Yan, this doesn't seem to be good!" If these people are investigated in the future, should the crime be mitigated? If it is not reduced, will it not trap the father and the emperor in injustice? After all, everyone knew that Lord Lin was on the orders of his father to raise disaster relief food. ”

Not bad!

You have to give Xiao Qi a thumbs up.

Lin Bai's heart was happy.

The corners of Zhu Tianzheng's mouth twitched, and the gaze he looked at his daughter was no longer as doting as before.

Yan Zhenlin said: "Lord Lin is acting on orders this time, although he is at fault, but after all, he is doing things for the imperial court, and according to the law, taking the initiative to hand over the stolen money can indeed reduce the sentence, and this time it is for the disaster area, the minister thinks that if these people are really investigated in the future, the crime can be reduced as appropriate." ”

Zhu Tianzheng nodded hurriedly, "Yan Aiqing is reasonable. ”

"Lin Qingfeng, this time I read that you have made meritorious contributions in raising disaster relief food, and if the merits and demerits are offset, I will not care, if you do it again next time, you will definitely not be spared."

"Alright, stand down!"

Very good! It's really shameless.

Lin Bai finally knew why Yan Zhenlin was so trusted by Lao Zhu.

This pair of monarchs and ministers is simply ......

With a look from Lao Zhu, Yan Zhenlin knew what he wanted to do, and arranged the back road or something properly, who doesn't like such a courtier.

But that's not the end of it!

Lin Bai said, "Your Majesty! There is no opinion on handing over the stolen money to the Treasurer, but half of it is invested by merchants, and the money is ......"

……

Some people died, but not completely......