Chapter 214 Capture and Kill the Eight Great Masters of Shanxi Merchants
Qian Qiancheng is the direct line among Zhao Xing's direct line. After being summoned by Zhao Xing, he immediately took a step forward: "Sir, according to the list you sent here before, there should be no mistakes in the secret surveillance and investigation of your subordinates."
Looking at a group of inexplicable subordinates, Zhao Xing asked again: "Is there any food in the capital?"
Qian Qiancheng immediately responded: "The capital city is not short of food. The reason why it is like this is because some people have hoarded the food in advance."
All the officials and subordinates were not surprised. If the unscrupulous merchants did not take advantage of the national crisis, they should have been surprised.
Zhao Xing shook off the list: "The eight Shanxi merchants have a total of 50 grain merchants, how many are they stored?"
Qian Qiancheng said: "After getting this list, we closely monitored the every move of these fifty families as directed by the Lord. Just before Jiannu invaded the capital, these 50 grain merchants purchased the grain in the capital together, with a total of no less than 500,000 stones. They hoarded no less than one million stones of beans hidden outside the city. Then after Jiannu invaded, they deliberately created panic, and their hearts could be punished."
At this time, Guo Guangsheng, who was in charge of the matter, sighed: "The traitors of the country, they thought they were doing it perfectly, but they didn't expect that the mantis stalked the cicada and the oriole was behind. I really admire our adults. When I was in Shaanxi, I knew the eight major Shanxi merchants, but they didn't take action. It turned out that it was for today. Five hundred thousand stones, not only could they prepare enough for the adults, but they could also inspire the soldiers of the capital. Hahaha, how could the profiteering businessmen fight over the wise adults?"
Zhu Chenguang couldn't help but admire Zhao Xing's hidden means. If 500,000 stones of grain were invested in the market, what a great stability effect would be for the current panic-hunting soldiers of the capital. Then, all the things the emperor gave would be solved.
Looking at his confused subordinates, Zhao Xing proudly revealed the mystery: "I am in Shanxi, and I collected the unscrupulous businessman led by Fan Wendou, secretly contacted Jiannu, and reselled supplies and resources for the enemy." Then he patted the box in front of him: "This is all the real evidence that the eight families colluded with the enemy. I didn't handle him at that time, just let them buy grain for us in the capital, and wait for me to use it today. Hehe, with their money, I bought and stored grain for us. How cost-effective it is."
Hearing this, all the officials suddenly realized and admired Zhao Xing's preparations. Of course, some people were pale and panicked.
At this time, a commander Jianshi suddenly let out a roar, then ran out, covered his stomach and accused Zhao Xing: "My commander, my subordinates are anxious, take a leave."
Zhao Xing looked at him coldly for a long time and suddenly smiled: "I didn't expect that all the eight masters had bribed our Jinyiwei. You are still as high as yours. At this critical moment, you will be exposed to inform us."
The commander cried out: "Sir, you misunderstood. I am really anxious."
Zhao Xing said coldly: "Then you stand here and don't move. For a moment, you pull in your crotch and I will apologize to you. If not, just wait and ask for the crime." Then he ignored him and continued to explain to all your subordinates about his past in the Shanxi and Shaanxi land, as well as the same and certain evidence.
For a quarter of an hour, even if the poliest tried hard, he could not see any shit and urine. "Zhifeng, take him down for me and interrogate him carefully. We must not have any thieves."
As soon as he heard what the thief said, the commander spitted out his feces and urine, but it was too late. Everyone knew that this guy was scared.
The commander was taken away, and Zhao Xing incited the smell of shit, pee and fart left in front of his nose and said to everyone: "Don't worry, this guy jumped out automatically. I have to do it. I must not let him ruin my big event. But there are also those who have collected eight major money from you. That is the past. I don't care and just pretend that it has not happened. But in the future, I hope everyone will calm down. As for your losses, I will give it to you openly."
When everyone heard Zhao Xing say this, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and even those pale faces eased down with gratitude.
"Qian Qiancheng, immediately lead your subordinates to search for the wings, capture the shops of the eight Shanxi merchants in Beijing, and confiscate their grain property."
Qian Qiancheng was already radiant at this time and stood up and replied loudly to Zhao Xing: "I am the Lord."
Zhao Xing said solemnly: "Our action will inevitably cause chaos among other merchants. Therefore, I ask you to bring the evidence you and I have collected. Every time you search for a profiteer, you will immediately publish sufficient evidence in the street, so that people can calm their hearts. Go and eliminate traitors for the country and collect supplies for the embarrassing capital."
Qian Qiancheng received the order loudly, then mobilized his own troops and immediately rushed towards the shops of the Eight Great Masters distributed in various places in the capital, and began a big search.
"As soon as we move here, the eight great masters of Shanxi and Shaanxi will get news, either fleeing or transferring their property, so Hou Zhiwang."
Hou Zhiwang agreed loudly: "I am here."
"You immediately take all the thousands of households in your Pacification Division. Once you enter the two horses, you will immediately leave Beijing, day and night." Then you glanced at the officials in the hall: "You must hurry to everyone who can report to the Eight Great Masters and arrive in Shanxi, first order the Guguan County Magistrate and the Jinyiwei to block Guguan and isolate the closest passage between Zhili and the northwest. Don't worry, they are ours long ago. Then you command all the Jinyiwei in Shanxi, and immediately follow my account list to search and arrest people. You must catch all the eight stolen families in one place. If Shanxi officials dare to intervene and stop them, one will catch the other. Once someone dares to resist, you must not be ruthless and timid in killing the spot."
Faced with this murderous order, Hou Zhiwang answered the order loudly without hesitation.
"Remember, you must be quick. I can only discuss official duties with you in this lobby until dark."
After watching Hou Zhiwang jogging out, he apologized to all subordinates: "No matter what you think, I am here to do your own good."
All the officials understood that this thundering method against the eight great Shanxi merchants who treasoned the country would cause an earthquake to the Ming Dynasty. I don’t know how many people, the heads fell, and how many officials were involved in it. Zhao Xing did this to really protect everyone. So everyone bowed together: "Thank you for your compassion, thank you for giving us the opportunity to prove your innocence."
Zhao Xing looked at his subordinate who understood his good intentions and nodded with satisfaction: "It's good to know my good intentions. I'll apologize to you after the storm."
Faced with such a rare boss, everyone bowed to thank him again. From now on, Luo Yangxing wants to come back, but he can't come back.
Everyone continued to discuss the important matters. When lunch was over, someone naturally brought it to the door of the lobby, and the brothers of Tiqi came in. After eating, the bowls and chopsticks were piled up in the lobby to prevent someone from using the bowls and chopsticks to send out the news. If they wanted to go to the toilet, Mao Shouyi followed directly with his two brothers, and then stood in front of the guy, staring at him with big eyes.
Embarrassing? Give up first, this is much better than being suspected of stolen from the country.
Chapter completed!