Chapter 990 Obvious Preference
"Your Majesty, the transactions of the secret door in the past few years are all here. Please ask Your Majesty to decide on the list of transactions. As for the accounts, I have sent people to the hiding place to collect the stolen goods. After counting, they will be directly entered into the treasury."
After listening to Ma Fuyin's report, Emperor Cheng Xuan nodded and was in a good mood.
"My dear, this matter was handled safely. I am very pleased that the security of Kyoto is in your hands."
"It is the duty of a minister to share the worries of His Majesty. I dare not take credit for it."
As Ma Fuyin said this, he glanced at Bai Hanlin, who had an upright posture, from the corner of his eye. His thoughts changed a little, and he spoke seriously,
"This case is progressing smoothly, thanks to Bai Hanlin's help. Without his guidance, I may have to delay it for a few days."
"Well, it's really hard for Bai Aiqing to be frightened again and again." Emperor Cheng Xuan looked at Xiao Wu standing there with a low eyebrow, curled the corners of his mouth, and softly comforted him.
Look, this is the favorite, so he needs to mention it more.
"It's true that I was shocked. It's hard work. It's all Master Ma who acted resolutely and found the hideout in time to catch them all. This not only stabilizes the security of Kyoto, but also increases the treasury of the Holy Lord."
Bai Xiaowu bowed with a righteous face.
"Okay, stop complimenting each other. We all have merit and deserve rewards."
Emperor Cheng Xuan looked at the account book and felt really comfortable. This small secret door organization, in just three years, has made as much as one million taels in revenue, which is a huge profit.
I didn't expect that the business of avenging others and helping others kill people and buy goods could actually make so much money. He was richer than the emperor himself, and he didn't even have that much cash in his personal treasury.
Emperor Cheng Xuan looked at the two books in front of him, picked up the list, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
These people are really well-off, and they start with just ten thousand taels, which is so generous.
A few years ago, when the court encountered disasters, everyone complained to the late emperor about poverty and had to wear patched clothes to go to court.
While the book was in hand, he had to think carefully about how he could get some money out of their mouths to fill his private treasury. A few years ago, in order to provide disaster relief, the imperial court still owed the border guards a year's military expenses and did not renew it.
After Ma Fuyin reported it, seeing that nothing happened to him, he immediately resigned with a wink.
After walking out of the Wende Hall, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He looked back at Bai Hanlin and had to admire him. He was worthy of being the famous person next to the Holy Emperor. He was confident and casual.
Unlike him, his legs became weak after staying for a while.
Emperor Cheng Xuan threw the booklet on the desk and nuzzled at Xiaowu, "Ai Qing, take a look."
Xiao Wu was not polite. He picked up the book and read it quickly, then put it on the desk. "As expected of a well-established century-old clan, they are really rich."
Emperor Chengxuan: "..."
Poke him in the heart, right?
"The border guards have had a bit of a hard time in the past few years, especially in cold places like the northwest and northeast. They are still owed one year of military expenses. The imperial treasury is empty and can only barely provide rations. I have always wanted to supplement their military pay. But the Ministry of Finance can’t come up with any money, what can Aiqing do?”
Listening to the official's inquiry, Xiao Wu twirled his little finger, wondering if there was anything he didn't understand.
I'm so greedy for the money from those aristocratic families.
"The Holy One cares about the country and the people, which is admirable. Although I come from a poor family, I am still willing to do my little bit. As the saying goes, when the country is in trouble, everyone has a responsibility. Naturally, those aristocratic families with hundreds of years of hairpins will not just sit idly by. I am willing to be a pawn on the horse, as an example.”
"I feel my love for you, my loyalty to you, and my patriotism. Let's go."
Emperor Cheng Xuan waved his hands with satisfaction and watched Xiao Wu leave. He picked up the book and read it over and over again, his face darkening.
Everyone is the richest in the world, only the treasury's purse is flat and poor.
"Manager Wang, why do they have to go against me?"
Hearing the official's inquiry, Wang Deren was frightened and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. With Bai Hanlin stepping in, there should be no problem with the military supplies for the border guards."
How should he, a chamberlain, answer the topic of ministers being richer than officials?
Fortunately, Bai Hanlin usually accompanies the Holy Spirit to talk and solve problems, which saves them a lot of worry as they serve closely.
Look, with just one casual word from an official, the head on his neck can be lost if he is not careful.
Looking back, he must have a good relationship with Bai Hanlin, which can save lives at critical moments.
Sure enough, when Wang Deren mentioned Bai Hanlin, Emperor Cheng Xuan immediately felt much better, "Bai Hanlin is indeed good and thoughtful."
"His Majesty's eyes are so far away that he can tell at a glance that Bai Hanlin is the thousand-mile horse."
You are Bole, please spare us little shrimps, right?
The slaves couldn't bear such a surprise.
Bai Xiaowu returned to his home, first visited his son and his father-in-law and his mother-in-law, and then his mother, telling her the news that the secret door had been stolen.
"After this incident, Kyoto will be quieter for a while, and my mother will feel more at ease when she goes out."
Listening to the news brought back by Xiao Wu, Bai Yunxi's eyes lit up, "Is there any unexpected gain?"
If you destroy an organization in one pot, you will definitely gain a lot of good things.
"My mother's guess is good. There are more than one million taels of cash stored in the secret door. This is the income in the past three years. As for how much there was in the past, it is no longer possible to calculate."
Baiyunxi: "..."
So profitable?
"In addition, there is a list of people who have done business with the secret door in the past three years. Among them are many court officials and local gentry."
Hearing this, Baiyunxi was stunned. Was he named?
If this was placed on the official desk, would you still want to live?
How miserable!
"Did the officials leave this matter to you?"
"Mother is indeed very good at foresight. The government is very worried about the delay in paying the border troops. If someone generously donates money to help the government and do their best for the court, everything will be fine."
Xiao Wu said, laughing softly, "Although our family is poor, we can barely donate 180 taels, focusing on unity and concerted efforts."
Hearing Xiao Wu's tone, Bai Yunxi's mouth twitched,
"That being said, we also have to be strategic. You must know that these aristocratic families have worked hard for several generations to get to where they are today, so their methods are naturally not good. It's not easy to underestimate them. If you want them to pay, it's probably not easy."
"I know this, so we have to think of a way to have the best of both worlds. We don't have to follow them around and ask for it, but we have to let them send it on their own initiative."
Bai Yunxi looked at him blankly, and his mouth twitched, "That's pure silver, do you think it's cabbage and radish that are everywhere on the street?"
"The handle is in the hands of the government, and it's human nature to spend money to avoid disaster."
Xiao Wu didn't know what method he thought of. His eyes were deep and his mouth was slightly raised, which made people scared.
A few days later, rumors suddenly emerged on the street that made everyone applaud, saying that Jingzhao Prefecture had taken down the den of the Anmen in one go, not only confiscating a large amount of stolen money but also a list of people who had traded with the Anmen over the years.
Anyone who had traded with the Anmen was on the list.