Zhang Bingyi's expression moved, turned around, and smiled and said to Wang Chengming: "What did the imperial edicts Wang plan for these stolen goods?"

Wang Chengming hurriedly turned sideways to show his respect and said, "According to the rules, the people from the Censorate, or the Southern Censorate, will come to accept it and eventually be charged into the treasury."

Zhang Bingyi pretended to think, saying: "The governor's yamen in Zhejiang Road and Suzhou Prefecture have punishment rooms. According to the rules, should the punishment room be temporarily detained?"

Wang Chengming looked at Zhang Bingyi calmly and said, "What the governor said is correct."

Zhang Bingyi thought Wang Chengming understood and said happily: "Okay, let's follow the old rules."

Wang Chengming's eyes changed slightly, and this chapter was so impatient?

The so-called "old rules" means that the people below will be given one point, and then the rest will be handed over to the court. This "old rules" is at least 50%!

Wang Chengming didn't say anything more, went out straight, recruited some people, and explained it.

Then, he went to see Sima Xiangde, checked the many stolen goods, and registered a detailed account book.

Zhang Bingyi was bored sitting in the living room, so he found an excuse and left.

After Wang Chengming waited for him to leave, he put in his account book, left Sima's mansion, and went straight to the Zhuangyuan Building.

Second floor.

Zhao Xu and Chu You were talking, and Wang Chengming came.

Chu You was originally sitting opposite Zhao Xu, and quickly stood up.

"Official family, this is the account book I just copied and picked up." Wang Chengming was extremely respectful and handed over the account book.

Zhao Xu held the teacup in one hand and flipped through the account book with the other hand. Seeing that the pen was not dry, he smiled and said, "How much is this?"

Wang Chengming was shocked and knelt down with a thud, saying, "I have reported to the official family that although it was written in a hurry, it is definitely not much different from the total amount. I have no way of getting enough for me. If I am greedy, I am willing to be punished!"

Zhao Xu glanced at him, slowly flipped through the account book, and saw the last one: 482 million guan, with a thoughtful look on his face.

Sima Xiangde has been in Suzhou Prefecture for many years, levying heavy taxes, insulting the court, and bullying the people from the lower levels. The court has long been unable to bear it.

The four-and-eight million yuan is just the rest. Over the years, he has eaten many people's paste, as well as officials from all over the Suzhou Prefecture, all over the world, big and small, who are in love with him.

Zhao Xu slowly closed, took a sip of tea, and said, "What do you think of Zhang Bingyi?"

Wang Chengming never expected that Zhao Xu did not ask Sima Xiangde about the search of the house, but instead asked Zhang Bingyi.

Wang Chengming looked at Zhao Xu cautiously, and remained silent for a moment, saying, "When returning to the official family, Governor Zhang, has a prominent background, has long been famous, has outstanding talents, and has outstanding political achievements in Jingluo. My ministers have only heard of it and dare not comment."

Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows, what is Wang Chengming talking about?

Regardless of whether Wang Chengming said or not, Zhao Xu had almost checked this chapter and shook his head secretly.

Whether it is the "Wang Anshi Reform" of the Shenzong Dynasty or the "Shaosheng New Policy" he is now promoting, it is still difficult for people to explain clearly.

The Lu family, who had firmly opposed the reform, produced a Lu Huiqing who had firmly opposed the reform. Now the Zhang family, who had firmly committed the reform, has issued a few opposing the reform. It is not surprising that there are snakes and rats at both ends?

Zhao Xu thought for a long time, shook his head, threw the account book to Wang Chengming on the ground, and said, "Your affairs will be done without any blame. I will clean up my new prefect. The court will select the new prefect as soon as possible. You will take the time to go."

Wang Chengming took the account book, raised his hand, and said in a deep voice: "I will receive the order, thank you!"

When Wang Chengming left, Zhao Xu sat on the stool, thought carefully for a long time, stood up in a bit bored, looked at Chu You and said, "You stay in Suzhou Prefecture and rectify the military affairs of Zhejiang Road. Hu Zhongwei, Guo Cheng, go and get on the boat."

"I will receive the order!"

The crowd responded.

Zhao Xu walked straight to his room, half lying on the bed, his mind full of what he saw and heard from Suzhou Prefecture.

‘This is a society that has been solidified. Without major changes, it will continue like this. It is hopeless...’

From politics, economy, and culture, Zhao Xu thought of Sima Xiangde all the way, and then merchants and people, all the states pointed to a fact--reform is not easy.

‘Walk slowly, watch slowly…’

Zhao Xu took a breath inwardly, suppressing his restless heart.

He picked up a pear and gnawed it while looking out the window, still thinking.

If Zhang Dun, Cai Bian and others were clearly expressed, Zhao Xu's eagerness was even more restrained and had almost no leakage.

This is still the case. Zhao Xu's eagerness is more urgent and anxious than Zhang Dun and others.

But he just hides it well.

Zhao Xu was very clear about his mentality. After eating a few bites of pear, he threw it out and shouted outside: "Let Zhao Si, Master Zhong go to Quanzhou to wait for me."

"Yes." It seemed that someone was hit outside and quickly responded.

Zhao Xu smacked his lips, looked around, and wrote a book. His clothes were very messy and he was too lazy to clean up. He pulled over the quilt and fell asleep.

But after a while, he sat up again, his face full of helplessness.

"I've seen the ghost..."

Zhao Xu noticed something wrong with his emotions, thought about it, got up again, went out of the door, came to the railing, patted the railing, and looked into the direction of the sea.

‘Suzhou Prefecture is like this, Jiangnan West Road is probably even more unbearable…’

Zhao Xu felt a little depressed.

This reform changes policies and people's hearts. Policies are easy to change, and the key is people's hearts.

The "New Party" led by Zhang Dun is actually not a majority, but an absolute minority. This forced reform has countless bloody and tears in history.

"Time, time..."

Zhao Xu looked at the sky and murmured to himself.

Time is urgent for him, and it takes a long time. What is urgent is that reform cannot be delayed, and internal and external crises are constantly expanding. If it takes a long time, it means that reform needs to be accepted by most people. This requires time and subtle influence.

Meng Tang stood quietly behind him, vaguely listening to you something, and he wanted to speak but stopped.

Zhao Xu stood for a long time, let out a long breath, waved his hand behind him, and said, "Okay, pack up, let's go."

He turned around and went straight downstairs.

Hu Zhongwei followed Zhao Xu, his expression did not change at all.

Meng Tang, Li Ke, Wang Jichang and others came out and followed Zhao Xu downstairs.

The carriage downstairs had been ready, so Zhao Xu got on the carriage straight away.

Meng Tang and others stood behind, with a respectful expression and bent over slightly.

They were all kept and each had their own tasks.

The carriage quickly moved and headed straight for Songjiang Mansion.

Hu Zhongwei and Guo Cheng followed behind them on horseback, and behind them were many secret guards and soldiers who looked like wealthy servants.

When Zhao Xu left the Zhuangyuan Building, Wang Chengming had already returned to Sima's Mansion.

With the confiscation and interrogation progress, Wang Chengming is already deploying personnel to prepare to arrest corrupt officials in Suzhou Prefecture.

Zhao Xu didn't care about these things anymore. He got on the boat on the river at noon the next day, and soon arrived at the port where the navy temporarily stopped.
Chapter completed!