The most arrogant in history

Youcai squinted his eyes and said, "Brother-in-law, it's not He Quan who is bullying me, it's your people who are bullying us."

Jiang Yourong heard something wrong and quickly winked at him, "Third sister, don't talk nonsense. How could the emperor's people bully you?"

Ye Kun also vaguely knew what was going on and said with a smile:

"Yes, Third Sister, tell me how my people bullied you. As long as you have a point, I will definitely support you."

Since last year, Gongsun Erniang has sent Mohists to secretly investigate the accounts of textile factories and cotton textile industries in various places.

And there is He Quan, and what he did in Xingyang.

According to Gongsun Erniang, He Quan was arbitrary and autocratic in Xingyang, like a local tyrant.

Youcai was in charge of the national cotton textile industry and large textile factories, but he was lazy and idle all day long, and his account management was a mess.

Ye Kun hadn't caused any trouble for He Quan and his third aunt yet, but he didn't expect that she would be the first to complain and come to their door.

Sure enough, Youcai snorted and said indignantly:

"I found out that someone is secretly investigating me and He Quan. Brother-in-law, do you think this is bullying me?"

"Is there such a thing? I don't understand."

Ye Kun smiled unchanged and consoled her, "Since you are here, Third Sister, stay and talk to your sister. And you should also accompany our mother. I will learn about what you said and give you justice."

The old father-in-law is dead, but Ye Kun's mother-in-law is still alive.

Since my third aunt has come to Zhuo County, she has to stay for a few days.

Youcai calmed down after hearing this and nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for my brother-in-law to give me an explanation."

Ye Kun smiled throughout the whole process and enthusiastically urged people to drink and eat.

After dinner, Jiang Youcai went to visit his mother.

Jiang Yourong was worried and asked Ye Kun in a low voice: "Your Majesty, is the matter between my third sister and He Quan a big deal?"

Over the years, Jiang Yourong has been constantly learning and growing.

She knew that her third sister was spoiled and ignorant, and she also knew that this matter was not a small matter!

"It's okay, it's just that big."

Ye Kun gestured with his little finger and said comfortingly: "I treat Third Sister like my own sister. No matter what happens, I will protect them."

Jiang Yourong's eyes turned red, and she snuggled into Ye Kun's arms: "It's my fault that I didn't discipline my third sister well, and caused His Majesty to worry."

"It's okay, I'll keep it low-key."

Ye Kun sighed, and then told Jiang Yourong the truth.

According to Gongsun Erniang's investigation, the textile factories and cotton spinning industry had about three million taels of silver that could not be matched with their accounts!

This is almost as serious as the canal corruption case!

Jiang Yourong was surprised: "Why is Third Sister so confused that she leaves all the things to her subordinates?"

Ye Kun shook his head: "The specific results of the investigation have not come out yet. Since the third sister is here, let her stay and let the inspection team investigate. As for He Quan, I will invite him as well. Please bear with it for now and wait until the investigation is clear."

Jiang Yourong nodded and whispered, "Your Majesty, I dare not participate in politics, nor do I dare to protect my third sister and her husband. But I hope to spare their lives. In the future... I will set aside a portion of my salary to support them."

"My lady, it's not that serious."

Ye Kun held Jiang Yourong's hand and said, "I promise to save the reputation of my third sister and her husband, and also save their lives for the rest of their lives."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Silly girl, we are husband and wife, what are you thanking me for?" Ye Kun hugged Jiang Yourong in his arms.

In the afternoon, Gongsun Erniang came to the imperial study with the investigation report and reported to Ye Kun.

Ye Kun took a look and was shocked.

Youcai himself may not have been corrupt, but the major textile factories under his control were plagued by serious corruption.

Procurement, storage, transportation, sales, factory management, workers’ wages and meals, factory construction, almost every link involves things that cannot be seen in the light!

The joint supervisory team of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Finance and Taxation were also collectively corrupted and all went bankrupt.

Preliminary investigation revealed that there are more than 400 people involved in the case!

If we go down the chain, there must be thousands of middle and low-level managers!

Ye Kun sneered: "No wonder the profits of the cotton textile industry always fail to meet expectations. It turns out that the profits are all here."

Gongsun Erniang said with a smile: "Brother, if we investigate this, we have to investigate from top to bottom and wipe out everything."

Ye Kun pondered in silence.

Gongsun Erniang asked, "Brother, are you in a difficult situation and want to protect Jiang Youcai?"

Ye Kun asked: "Jiang Youcai, did you commit corruption? Is the evidence clear?"

"If they hadn't embezzled, how could He Quan and his wife have such a luxurious life?"

Gongsun Erniang smiled and said, "We have already found out that Jiang Youcai used the name of office to transfer a medium-sized yacht for his family to use. He often travels back and forth between the Grand Canal and the Yangtze River. Even this cruise ship is not something that ordinary people can afford."

The new cruise ships were steam-powered, which was an absolute luxury in that era.

Even a sail-powered cruise ship requires a lot of people to operate it.

"You are talented, but you disappoint me."

Ye Kun sighed and asked again: "This matter must be thoroughly investigated. But for the sake of the Queen, I must save the face and lives of my third sister and her husband. Their property can be confiscated and taken into the national treasury. Junior sister, please help me this time and let Jiang Youcai go. Let Ma Zhao handle all the others."

Gongsun Erniang thought for a moment and said with a wry smile:

"Then when I collect evidence, I will cover up the parts that are unfavorable to Jiang Youcai. Put all the responsibility on Jiang Youcai's subordinates."

Ye Kun bowed deeply: "Thank you, Junior Sister."

Gongsun Erniang added, "In order to prevent those corrupt officials from escaping or transferring their property, I suggest that you take the lead and secretly send your trusted aides to arrest them according to the list."

Ye Kun said: "Let Qin Erwu give you a thousand men, all in plain clothes, led by Mohist disciples, and dispatched to various places. I will issue a notice in five days and order a thorough investigation. In five days, you will immediately take action to control those people and seal up their property!"

Ye Kun was very interested in investigating such a major case.

Because I have money. Lots of money.

And there are a lot of people.

Wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone to have these corrupt officials, big and small, and their families immigrate overseas together?

Moreover, these people were very grateful because they saved their lives!

Gongsun Erniang smiled and said, "Brother, I'm fine. Be careful, your third aunt has a bad temper, be careful that she might cry, make a scene, or even hang herself."

Ye Kun looked miserable: "At worst, I'll hang myself with her."

Gongsun Erniang laughed and left.

Ye Kun first suppressed the matter to avoid alerting the enemy, and then telegraphed the governor of Luoyang to send elite troops to raid the governor's mansion in Xingyang and send He Quan to Zhuo County.

Jiang Youcai knew nothing about it and was still enjoying family time with his mother, brother and sister-in-law.

Three days later, He Quan was secretly brought back and handed over to Tan Bamao.

Ye Kun arranged a time for He Kangju, Sang Buyi, Wu Qiong, Ma Zhao and others to come and meet.

Everyone arrived together before dinner.

Ye Kun threw the survey results of textile factories in various places in front of Sang Buyi and others, and said with a smile:

"Three adults, your business is coming again."

Sang Buyi and the others were puzzled. After a quick look at the report, they were all shocked: "How could the management of the textile factory be in such a mess? These factory directors are all guilty of capital punishment!"