After interpenetrating with Lord Hou, he became addicted to house fighting

Rong Jin asked sincerely: "Madam, can you tell me about the specific matters?"

"That's it," Chu Yin thought for a moment and said, "First sort out their family relationships. Take Cui Jiutang as an example.

"Cui Jiutang is a court official. If he has any private transactions, he is unlikely to come forward directly. In that case, only members of the Wife clan can handle the matter.

“Or there are relatives on his brother’s side.

"Most of the bribes received will not be recorded in their own names, or they will not be large amounts of cash, but may be antique calligraphy and paintings.

“But antique calligraphy and paintings need someone to identify them, because these are the easiest to fake.

“Since you need to have a trustworthy antique shop guy or someone with connections in this field to identify, you can find out a lot of useful things along this line.

"In addition to relatives, there are also Cui Jiutang's capable subordinates. Their social circles, accounting transactions, including family members' social circles and sources of income must be carefully investigated.

"Ah, by the way, we also need to check the property. I remember hearing that so-and-so would raise private soldiers on his farm.

"For a high-ranking official like Cui Jiutang, who has a huge fortune, it is impossible not to raise some thugs in order to protect his family and property.

"It's okay if the quantity is small. If the quantity is too much, we have to think more deeply."

Rong Jin couldn't help but nod, "Madam, you are very considerate. I will investigate carefully."

Chu Yin chuckled and said: "Let's work together. If you think of anything, you can tell me. If there are not enough people, I can also assign some to you here.

"Salesmen, embroiderers, and waiters in restaurants and tea shops are all good at finding out information."

Rong Jin thought about it carefully and said, "I really need to ask Madam to allocate some manpower. There are many officials in the Western Region. I want to investigate clearly as soon as possible. These subordinates are really not enough."

Chu Yin nodded, "Okay, then you make a plan first to see how many people are missing and in what areas."

After a pause, he added: "I'm afraid it's too late today, so don't be too anxious. Just let me know when you've sorted it out."

Rong Jin stood up and left.

Chu Yin asked Mu Xiang to send him off, while he continued to look through the compiled roster.

Zisu took the little maid to hold the lamp and advised: "Madam, take a rest, be careful not to hurt your eyes."

"It doesn't matter," Chu Yin sighed softly, "Xirong is eyeing us, and the officialdom of the Western Region is in chaos.

"I'm not afraid of anything else, I'm just afraid that they will stab Mr. Hou in the back. Injuries from one's own people are often fatal.

"If nothing else, if they reveal the terrain here to Xirong even a little bit, they may put the Marquis into a passive position.

“If Lord Marquis and the others fail, the people directly affected will be the ordinary people in the Western Region.

"The people have suffered, what's the point of us coming here?"

Zi Su moved the hot brazier closer, "Then you should rest when you should! If you are exhausted, we people will have no backbone!"

When Mu Xiang came back, she brought a plate of freshly made snacks and said, "Madam, have something to eat, drink some water and take a rest.

"It's completely dark outside, but it's not even dinner time yet."

While walking behind Chu Yin, he rubbed her shoulders and neck.

Chu Yin relaxed, closed his eyes slightly, and sighed, "From a young age to an adult, judging from the way Cui Jiutang's nephew behaves today, Cui Jiutang will not be a good official.

"Birds of a feather flock together, how many good ones can he have at his disposal?"