Zheng Qing did not speak, and Qi Lian's soldiers rushed into Xiong's house like wolves.
Xiong Shiyuan was thrown down by a group of government officials, and he was firmly bound with handcuffs and fetters.
Xiong Shiyuan understood it now, and watched Zheng Qing anxiously roared: "Brother Zheng, you have to understand that Zhou Zhengyun is doing things backwards, and the court will not let him go! You follow him, not There will be a good end, but there is still time to look back!"
Zheng Qing is not stupid, naturally knowing that there will be consequences to doing so, but that is in the future, it is easy for Zhou Zheng to clean him now!
Is it dead or will it take a while
Everyone will choose to drag!
Zheng Qing's expression was tense, and without saying a word, he let the soldiers take down Xiong Shiyuan and rushed into the Xiong Mansion.
Countless voices soon came from the Xiong's compound. The servants resisted, the women cried, and the children cried.
Qi Lian walked out from behind Zheng Qing, entered the Xiong Mansion, and directed his soldiers to ransack his home.
Listening to the movement inside, Xiong Shiyuan's eyes were fierce, staring at Zheng Qing, gritted his teeth and said: "Zheng Qing, you should know that our Xiong family has a lot of old things in the capital!"
Zheng Qing glanced at him, but still did not speak.
No matter how old your family is, it's beyond the reach. You have the ability to suppress Zhou Zheng now, otherwise it's all nonsense!
Before long, the stolen items from the Xiong's family were placed in the large courtyard.
A soldier took an account book, and whispered to Qi Lian: "My lord, the Xiong family is really rich. These gold and silver jewelry, antique calligraphy and painting are worth tens of thousands of taels, and there are nearly 20,000 acres of land. The furniture is all up. Good sandalwood, pear wood... there are 100,000 household goods, less..."
Before Qi Lian had spoken, another soldier sent in and said: "My lord, some of the lords of the Xiong family have confessed to them about their beatings, and that they are colluding with the bandits. Anything that Xiong is fascinated by, as long as You can't buy it cheaply, let the bandits grab all of them. The Xiong family also helps the bandits sell the stolen goods, and the relationship with Zhang Yonglian is under test...
Qi Lian has been in Yongping Mansion for a long time, knowing all these things well, and said blankly: "Following the case, the evidence, and the confession must be truthful!"
"Yes!" the two soldiers responded.
The Xiong's compound cried and cursed. Xiong Shiyuan stood not far away, looking at the copied objects, his face was constantly agitated, his eyes were furious, as if he was about to eat people.
Qi Lian turned a blind eye and commanded the soldiers to ransack their homes, and then looked at the items of data, secretly stunned.
After more than an hour, Qi Lian looked at the organized account book, handed it to Zheng Qing, and said, "Master Zheng, can you take a look?"
After such a long time, Zheng Qing finally calmed down, glanced at Qi Lian, took it indifferently, and glanced around.
After a while, Zheng Qing's expression changed. He knew Xiong Jiafu, but he didn't expect to be so rich!
Not to mention that there are two thousand taels of cash in this compound, and other treasures are as high as five or six thousand. There are more than 50,000 acres and shops in Yongping Prefecture, but also in Suzhou and Yangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River. There are nearly 30,000 acres of land and ten shops. A lot of them, it's totally a daily gain!
Zheng Qing watched for a while, his throat moved, and looked up at Qi Lian, and said in a low voice, "This..."
Looking at Zheng Qing's expression, Qi Lian immediately knew what he was thinking, and decisively wiped it out, saying: "Master Zheng is responsible for ransacking the house. Naturally, Master Zheng should report to Master Inspection."
The corners of Zheng Qing's mouth moved and did not speak. He originally thought that it could be divided into parts according to the rules.
Qi Lian sneered in his heart, this one really couldn't tell the situation, and said: "My lord, there are four more. It's today's task."
Zheng Qing frowned, his head hurts a little, but there was nothing to say, but he didn't know whether it was an'um' or a'hum' in his nose.
After a while, some people returned to the government office with their things, and Zheng Qing'carried' Qi Lian and others to the other four.
These big households are all evildoers. The people dare to be angry but do not dare to speak up. They use all means to make money and become rich. The people can't even eat food, and from time to time they can't even guarantee basic life safety.
These giants also used all means to resist, and even ordered the servants to resist the officers and soldiers.
Qi Lian was not soft-handed, and the officers' swordsmen were not rusty. After killing more than a dozen people, they finally knew each other.
It wasn't until late at night that today's ransacking operation was over.
Zheng Qing stood in Zhou Zheng's class room and handed over five account books respectfully, saying: "My lord, this is the account book that was not obtained today, please go through it."
Zhou Zheng actually knew the probabilities before he came. He took it and said with a smile: "Well, Master Zheng is vigorous and decisive. The officer is very satisfied. Let's go to rest early and go to the countryside tomorrow."
Zheng Qing's expression was stiff, but he raised his hand and said, "Yes, the next official retire."
In Zhou Zheng's class room, a group of people watched Zheng Qing leave.
Ding Qi said: "My lord, I don't think this person can be trusted."
Shangguan Lie hurriedly said: "My lord, I think so too. This person has no idea of doing things at all. There is no court or people in his eyes. He is completely different from us. He can't let him follow us anymore..."
Zhou Zheng looked at several people with almost the same expressions, and smiled and said: "Well, let him do something for us for the time being. If it is done well, I will recommend him a good position in the capital. If he wants to fight back, just let him do something for us. Take him directly!"
A few people were relieved, Zhang Heyi said: "My lord, what I can't copy today is really frightening to the officials. There are only five big households with a family capital of over one million. The entire Yongping Mansion’s tax revenue is only twenty thousand taels a year. Less than..."
Qi Lian, Yao Tongshun and others' expressions changed slightly, but they didn't speak.
This gap between the rich and the poor is so terrible, so terrible that they dare not speak!
Zhou Zheng picked up the teacup and sipped the tea gently.
Daming has many problems, but for more than two centuries, wealth has been flowing to officials and gentry. By now, it has reached the limit.
The official and gentry class held more than 90% of Ming's wealth, which not only caused the people to have nothing to rely on, but also caused the loss of more than 80% of the imperial taxation.
The imperial court can only ask for money from these people who have nothing to rely on.
If things go on like this, how can we continue
Zhou Zheng knew this well, thought about it for a moment, and said: "We are fighting corruption and crime. This is superficial work. The most important thing is to rebuild a fair order: the people have land to grow and eat. This is the root. ; Merchants can do business without distinction, this is the pillar; the court has taxes and can be stable, this is the sky; this is a necessary condition for the normal development of a country, and it is a necessary condition for the normal development and advancement of a country. At the local level, it is necessary to do things earnestly, do it steadily, and lay a solid foundation..."
A group of people listened to Zhou Zheng's words with solemn expressions.
Ding Qi raised her hand and said: "Xiaguan is willing to follow the adults forever, for my Ming and for my people, to go through the waters and fire, wherever you go!"
Yao Tongshun, Shangguan Lie, Zhang Heyi, Qi Lian and others hurriedly raised their hands, and said in a deep voice, "Xiaguan is willing to go through fire and water for the adults, and stay here!"
Zhou Zheng looked at the crowd, nodded lightly, and said: "We are looking for something for the country. Just be normal. Let's talk about it."
Seeing Zhou Zheng's lack of arrogance, everyone admired him more and more.
Qi Lian raised his hand and said, "Yes. My lord, the five big households were stolen today, which shocked the entire Yongping Mansion. Many people have come to the officials through people and said that they will obey the orders of the patrol master, absolutely nothing. Rebellious heart."
Shangguan Lie also said, "Me too. Many people give me gifts and say they are willing to help adults..."
Yao Tong said: "My lord, some former officials also found me and said they wanted to do something for the court and share the worries for the adults..."
Zhou Zheng smiled satisfied and said: "These are all caring people. You are so comfortable. If necessary, I will see you too. They will help us a lot."
"Yes." A group of people answered.
Speaking of this, Zhou Zhengdao: "For a few villages, you can't stop, you must be shocked. At this time, you can only advance, not retreat, and you can't stand still!"
Everyone responded, but Zhang Heyi said with a slightly condensed expression: "My lord, there is a message from the police station saying that someone is already impeaching my lord."
Zhang Heyi was originally a small official in Zhou Zheng's office, so it is not surprising to receive the news.
Yao Tongshun told Zhou Zheng earlier than him.
Zhou Zheng said with a hum, "I'll deal with it, and you will concentrate on doing things. Even if there is an imminent disaster in the future, I will guarantee you a future. This is my promise."
Everyone changed their faces and raised their hands one after another, saying: "We are willing to follow the adults and share the good and the bad, and never deviate!"