Da Qin: I exposed myself as a time traveler, why are you Zhao Gao panicking?

Chapter 218 A thorough investigation of profiteers!

When Qin Chi heard this, his heart moved.

He knew that what Old Master Lu said was true. Education was indeed crucial to the long-term development of Qin and the well-being of the people.

He put down the wine glass in his hand and replied respectfully: "What my father-in-law said is absolutely true. I also know the importance of education and have planned this in my heart."

"I'm just busy with court affairs and haven't had time to make detailed plans. It's really a great blessing that my father-in-law mentioned it today."

"Building a teaching school is actually a move that benefits the country and the people. My son-in-law will find a suitable place for my father-in-law tomorrow to help you realize your ambition."

"I am willing to fully support my father-in-law's ambition and work together to benefit the people of Xianyang."

When Old Master Lu heard Qin Chi's answer, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.

He knew that his noble son-in-law not only had extraordinary talent and wisdom, but also had the same heart for the people as himself.

He raised his wine glass and signaled to Qin Chi: "Okay! With these words of a worthy son-in-law, I feel relieved. The days are long and we will plan this matter together."

Qin Chi nodded in agreement, and the girls also agreed, rejoicing at the decision made by Qin Chi and Old Madam Lu.

After dinner, Qin Chi drank tea and discussed Taoism with Grandpa Lu and the other ladies until late at night.

It was night, the lights were brightly lit in the mansion, and there were endless laughter and laughter, creating a harmonious and warm scene.

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The next day, the sky was filled with morning glow and the sun was shining.

Qin Chi straightened his clothes and went out with his daughters, hoping to find a good place to build a school for Mrs. Lu.

However, not long after they left the house, the group was surprised by the scene in the market.

The market was bustling with people.

Qin Chi and the women were walking among them, and suddenly they felt a loud crowd of people, which was different from usual.

Looking up, I saw people gathered in groups in front of the grain store, pointing and talking endlessly.

Qin Chi was suspicious and thought to himself: "There must be something fishy here."

He then stepped forward to find out what happened.

As soon as I got close, I could hear the people talking, with anger and helplessness in their voices!

"Why did the price of food rise so ridiculously overnight!"

"Yes, yesterday we could barely buy rice, but today it is out of reach."

"How do we, the common people, live like this? Aren't we going to starve to death?"

The more Qin Chi heard, the more shocked he became. He looked around and saw that the people were disheveled and ragged, obviously living in poverty.

He couldn't help but feel anger rising in his heart: "This rice is the foundation of people's lives. Who dares to raise the price so wantonly and put the people in trouble?"

He scanned everyone in front of the grain store with piercing eyes, trying to find clues from their words and expressions.

However, the people just shook their heads and sighed helplessly, as if they were accustomed to all this.

Qin Chi took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.

He knew that this matter was not trivial and he had to find out the truth and give an explanation to the people.

He turned around and said to the girls: "You guys go back to the mansion and wait, I will be back immediately." After that, he strode toward the government office, ready to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Qin Chi hurriedly stepped into the gate of Zhisu Neishi Mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, he heard thunderous and angry voices coming from the hall, which made his eardrums buzz.

He looked up and saw Zhi Su Naishi with an angry face, sternly reprimanding the officials in the hall.

"As an official of the imperial court, you are so lazy and negligent, allowing merchants to take advantage of it, driving up prices and disrupting the market. What crime should you be guilty of!"

Zhisu Neishi's voice was loud and powerful, and every word hit the officials' hearts like a heavy hammer.

When Qin Chi saw this, he couldn't help but trembled in his heart.

He knew very well the temper of Zhi Su Naishi, and he would never get so angry if the situation was not serious!

So, he hurriedly took a step forward, bowed and saluted: "Lord Neishi, calm down, may I ask what happened?"

Hearing the sound, Zhisu Neishi raised his head and saw that it was Qin Chi, and his expression softened slightly.

He pointed at the officials in the hall and said angrily: "Ask them yourself! These merchants took advantage of the court's tax increase to drive up prices and make huge profits, and they, as regulators of the market, The officials knew nothing about this and allowed the situation to deteriorate. What do you think we should do?"

"These profiteers are so greedy and lawless!" Qin Chi was furious when he heard this, "How can we allow them to act so wantonly, corrupt the government, and disrupt people's livelihood!"

He knew that this matter was not a trivial matter, and if it was not dealt with in time, it might cause even greater trouble.

So, he turned around and said to the officials in the hall: "Listen, this matter is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. We must investigate it thoroughly. If there is any concealment and no report, we will be severely punished!"

Zhi Su Neishi was also furious, and immediately ordered: "Subordinate officials, listen to the order! Make every effort to arrest those profiteers who are driving up prices and disrupting the market. We must catch them all to serve as a warning to others!"

After saying this, he glanced at everyone in the hall with eyes like a torch, his majesty unquestionable.

For a time, the governor of Su Nei Shi Mansion felt like facing a formidable enemy, with government officials shuttled back and forth and documents flying around.

The subordinate officials were ordered to go out in all directions, with sonorous steps and a murderous look on their faces.

Everyone knows that this matter is of great importance, and Jiu Qing's anger is not trivial, so they all have a death wish and vow to solve this case!

The officials in the government are not slacking off, and they are immersed in the vast account books, looking for clues in order to prove the crime of profiteers!

They may be chatting in low voices, or they may be writing quickly. Every stroke and every stroke is related to the livelihood of the country and the people.

"There seems to be something fishy in this account book. Look at the number of purchases and shipments. There is such a big difference!" An official pointed at the account book, frowning and said to his companion.

Upon hearing this, the companion came forward, looked at it carefully for a moment, and nodded: "Yes, this must be evidence of tax evasion by profiteers. It needs to be verified carefully to make sure there is no mistake."

The interrogation of witnesses was also carried out in full swing.

In Zhisu Naishi's mansion, the interrogation room was brightly lit for several days.

As the investigation deepens, more and more people are called to testify.

They were either indignant, sad, or filled with righteous indignation. The statements of each witness were like pieces of a puzzle, gradually piecing together the truth about the crimes of profiteers.

One evening, a middle-aged man was brought into the interrogation room.

His face was weathered and his hands were covered with calluses from work.

Before the official could speak, he took the initiative and said: "I am a regular customer of the rice shop in the city. I personally saw that the profiteer increased the price of rice three times a day. Many common people like me can only look at the rice and sigh."

Then, a young woman walked in holding a baby.

Her tears were still wet, and she had obviously cried just now.

The woman choked and said, "I wanted to buy some rice for my children to make porridge, but the price of rice was so high. My husband worked so hard, but the money he earned couldn't even afford the food rations for the family."

(End of this chapter)