Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 22

The matter of Wu Yangchun has been figured out. There are two ministers and one servant, and they are all idle officials accompanying the capital Nanjing, so there is no problem for Taichang.

If it was the Shangshu and the servants in the capital, he might have to spend some time thinking about accompanying the capital in Nanjing, and it would only be that big of a deal to win them directly.

However, he can't reveal his identity at the moment, because what he came to Jiangnan to investigate are all major corruption cases involving hundreds of thousands or even millions of taels, and the number of officials involved is not known. In the investigation, these people will definitely do everything possible to cover up and even find a way to kill him.

He didn't want to startle the enemy, so he asked the imperial army to carry the dragon's chariot tightly sealed into the Nandu Palace, and at the same time released the news that he was seriously ill, making people think that he could do nothing while lying in bed.

In this way, the officials in Jiangnan will not take strict precautions. Although these people will restrain themselves, there will always be clues to follow.

If he is exposed, it will be difficult to investigate.

He thought for a while, and then asked: "Master Wu, if it's just these few ministers, I can still help you solve it, but I need some time to prepare, can you still handle it? Or, how long can you carry it?"

It's good if it can be solved!

Wu Yangchun said excitedly: "Thank you, my lord, for your help. Actually, I have been entrusting someone to take care of it in Jinling. In addition, our county magistrate and Huizhou magistrate are rare and good officials. I have no problem carrying it for a year or so. It’s just a little expensive.”

good official?

Are there still purely good officials these days?
Taichang asked curiously, "You said that the magistrate of She County and the prefect of Huizhou are both good officials? How good are they?"

Wu Yangchun said with emotion: "Master Ni, the magistrate, and Lord Shi, the magistrate, are indeed good officials who love the people like their sons. They really spared no effort to protect our Wu family. Master Ni has said that if he wants to move our Wu family, he must be withdrawn." , Master Shi, the prefect, also said that if those people dare to mess around, he will resign and become a monk, and go back to the mountains! Alas, for our Wu family, they really tried their best. for so long."

Fuck, are you working so hard?
Taichang subconsciously said: "These two people are so desperate to protect you, how much money did you give them?"

Uh, that's what I said.

Wu Yangchun quickly explained: "I just want to thank them for coming, but they don't take any money! They are really rare and good officials. I usually respond to their call and donate some money and food to repair roads and build rivers." Di, and gradually became acquainted with them, this time their help is really to protect the people under the rule, not for money, if it is really for money, the corrupt officials would not offend those high-ranking Jinling officials for our Wu family, would they?"

There really are such good officials in this world who are honest and upright in their duties and love the people like their sons!

Taichang thought for a while, then turned his head and asked, "Donglin?"

Bi Maoliang shook his head again and again, "No."

That's fine. Such a good official is rare and must be reused.

Immediately afterwards, he turned his head and asked Wu Yangchun: "What are the full names of Master Ni and Master Shi?"

Wu Yangchun is inexplicable, what are these two talking about?

He was a little surprised and said: "Master Ni, the county magistrate, is called Ni Yuangong, and Mr. Shi, the magistrate, is called Shi Wancheng."

Taichang nodded slightly, and then seriously said: "I also brought some treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings this time, Mr. Wu, can you help me sell them for cash?"

This is his line of work, his son-in-law, he must help with this job!

Wu Yangchun nodded without hesitation: "No problem."

If the treasures, antiques and calligraphy and paintings were handed over to Wu Yangchun, Taichang seemed to be able to go to other places to search. Such a large amount of goods would definitely not be sold out in a day or two, and he didn't have so much time to wait here.

All he needs to do is send a team of brocade guards to wait here, and the money will naturally be transported back to the capital.

Question, what should Wu Waner do?

After he leaves, he probably won't return to Huizhou again. With such a delicate beauty, why should he let her go to the capital by herself?

Taichang thought for a while, then whispered in Bi Maoliang's ear, "What's the rule of thumb for folk marriage?"

Bi Maokang was stunned for a moment, and then whispered in his ear: "If it is a high-ranking official, according to the ancient etiquette, it is divided into acceptance, asking name, accepting auspiciousness, accepting sign, asking for a date, and welcoming relatives. Dowry, sitting in a bridal sedan chair, face-to-face meeting, boarding a sedan chair, worshiping at the hall, congratulating guests with wine, and entering the bridal chamber."

Halo, so troublesome?

Taichang asked again, "How many days will it take?"

Bi Maokang reckoned, "At least half a month."

Just kidding!
Taichang thought for a while, and then whispered in his ear: "You can discuss it with the head of the country to see if it can be simpler, and I will handle this marriage in three days."

The head of the country has already called, Your Majesty, are you in such a hurry?
Besides, this is the business of the matchmaker, okay?

You asked me to be a matchmaker for you, a dignified minister of the third-rank household department of the imperial court!

Bi Maokang's entanglement, he has never been a matchmaker.

However, the emperor has a decree, he dare not disobey!

He struggled for a while, and finally said helplessly: "Your Majesty, how much dowry do you plan to offer?"

Dowry is easy to say.

Taichang directly turned his head to Wu Yangchun and said, "How about keeping [-]% of these treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings as dowry gifts?"

This relationship is good, and the man will basically not regret it after a betrothal gift.

Wu Yangchun nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay."

He didn't know how much [-]% was, he just wanted to finalize the marriage.

This matter was almost finished, and it was time to bring in the treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings from outside and hand them over to Wu Yangchun. Taichang said directly: "Why don't you order someone to make room and unload the goods first."

Want to make room?
Wu Yangchun couldn't help asking curiously: "How many treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings did you bring?"

Taichang said without hesitation: "There are more than 20 cars outside."

what?
Wu Yangchun's jaw almost dropped when he heard the words, there are more than 20 cars of treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings!

Is this thing Chinese cabbage?

He couldn't believe it: "More than 20 cars?"

Taichang nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, it's all on the truck outside."

My God, this Duke Cheng's mansion is too rich, right?
If the more than 20 cars of treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings were the kind of goods they just brought out, they would be worth at least tens of millions of taels!

After thinking about it, he got up and said, "This thing is too expensive, why don't we go and count it together?"

You want me, the emperor, to go and count this stuff with you?
Of course Taichang would not do this kind of thing, he was stunned for a moment, and then he said nonsense: "The rush these days really hurts my waist and legs, otherwise I won't go, what about Luo, you can go with Master Wu .”

The son of Cheng Guogong's family is naturally delicate and fleshy, Wu Yangchun didn't doubt it, he directly cupped his hands and said: "That's okay, Mr. Zhu, Mr. Bi, please sit down for a while."

After speaking, he led Luo Yangxing out.

Seeing this, Taichang immediately pouted at Bi Maoliang.

Bi Maoliang was stunned for a moment and then understood that the emperor asked him to discuss the marriage.

What can he do, he should be the matchmaker if he doesn't deserve it, so he can only stand up helplessly and follow.

Alas, the emperor is too impatient!

(End of this chapter)