At the beginning, I became a county magistrate with greed of 500 million. The empress asked me to be

Listening to the answer from the Minister of Justice, a gloomy look gradually appeared on the empress's face.

Chen Denglin, a criminal official of the imperial court, was killed by horse bandits on his way to the capital.

To this day, this incident still makes her furious.

She knew very well that someone didn't want Chen Denglin to come to the capital alive.

However, now that Chen Denglin is dead, there is no evidence. Even if she knows that there is someone behind the scenes, she cannot find that person.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Just as the empress was thinking about what to do with the matter with a gloomy face, a man suddenly walked out of the court.

The empress then raised her head and raised her eyebrows slightly.

"What does Lord Xu want to report?"

The Xu Aiqing that the empress was referring to at this moment was not the chief minister of the cabinet, Xu Jinsong, but his son Xu Miao.

Because Xu Jinsong had served as the chief minister of the cabinet for many years, people inside and outside the court also called Xu Miao the Little Cabinet Minister.

"Your Majesty, I received a report from Hangzhou yesterday. People said that the new prefect Xia Yun abused his power, bullied the villagers of Hangzhou, and extorted the merchants of Hangzhou. I implore your Majesty to order a thorough investigation to reassure the people of Hangzhou!"

Although Xu Miao's official position was only the Minister of Personnel, his manner of speaking showed that he was very mature.

After hearing Xu Miao's report, all the officials in the court looked at him sideways.

Obviously, the empress was not in a good mood at this time. Xu Miao actually impeached Xia Yun, who was sent to Hangzhou by the empress herself, which was somewhat like speaking out against the will of the empress.

As soon as Xu Miao finished speaking, the empress's gaze shifted to Xu Jinsong.

However, Xu Jinsong just lowered his head, as if he didn't hear Xu Miao's memorial at all.

"I think what Lord Xu said is right. Xia Yun was promoted by Your Majesty by chance, so he may be arrogant and behave recklessly. Your Majesty should quickly send an imperial envoy to Hangzhou to find out the truth."

"If Xia Yun really did not deceive the emperor or abuse his power, we can clear his name and put an end to the rumors."

At this time, another minister walked out of the train.

The red robe revealed his status as a first-rank minister. He was the Minister of Rites and Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, Fang Wenlong.

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

As Fang Wenlong stepped out, a group of officials followed suit and stepped out. For a moment, there were more than a dozen people standing in the center of the court.

Seeing this, a flash of murderous intent flashed across the empress's eyes.

"Approved. The Supervisory Office is ordered to dispatch an imperial censor to Hangzhou to investigate the Hangzhou prefect Xia Yun's abuse of power."

The atmosphere in the court was frozen for dozens of breaths, and finally, the empress compromised.

......

In a blink of an eye, it's July 20th.

The sun was scorching brightly in the sky, and the high temperature and heat enveloped the entire city of Hangzhou.

On this day, a small number of honest and upright Hangzhou merchants appeared in the prefectural government office.

On the last day of the notice deadline, these people still came to the yamen to register.

At the same time, they also brought silver that needed to be handed over.

"Zhang Dahai, Hangzhou cotton cloth business, pay one hundred taels for operating expenses!"

"Chen Guifang, Hangzhou Silk Weaving Industry, pay two hundred taels of silver as operating fee!"

"Zhao Qianli, Hangzhou Restaurant Business, pay 500 taels of operating expenses!"

"..."

Every time a vendor completed the registration and paid the operating fee, the yamen runners would read out their names aloud.

For a moment, all kinds of noises came and went in the prefectural government office.

It was not until three quarters past noon that the noisy sounds gradually subsided.

"How is the situation? How many vendors have registered?"

In the court of the prefectural government, Xu Wan'er was writing with a brush and compiling various data when Xia Yun suddenly appeared beside her.

Seeing this, Xu Wan'er first glared at Xia Yun.

In the past few days, almost all the affairs of the prefectural government have been placed on her shoulders.

On the other hand, Xia Yun seemed like a hands-off boss, taking care of nothing all day long and busy with things in bed.

"Up to now, a total of 64 Hangzhou merchants have completed registration and paid a total of 28,000 taels in operating fees."

Xu Wan'er immediately reported.

Sixty-four people?

Xia Yun was a little surprised. This number was much higher than he expected. He had not originally expected those businessmen to take the initiative to register.

"What's next?"

Xu Wan'er noticed Xia Yun's expression and asked.

Hearing this, Xia Yun grinned.

How to do?

Of course, follow the rules!

"Send a message to Jiang Wenzhong. After this evening, all unregistered businesses in Hangzhou will be closed. Anyone who obstructs will be arrested and charged with disturbing public order and plotting rebellion!"

A sense of excitement quietly grew in Xia Yun's voice.

He had already given the merchants enough time.

Since those guys are so shameless, don't blame Xia Yun for being ruthless!

Soon, as soon as the order was issued, Jiang Wenzhong quickly prepared the soldiers and waited for dark to attack the merchants in Hangzhou.

However, before it got dark, a soldier guarding the city gate hurried to the prefectural government office.

"Your Excellency, the convoy transporting supplies from Dai County has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yun immediately took Xu Wan'er and rushed to the city gate.

Standing at the city gate, you can see horse-drawn carriages lined up one after another outside the city gate, stretching for a full mile!

Among them are several improved trucks with advanced power.

"I am Chong Heihu, your Excellency the Prefect!"

At the front of the convoy, a tall and cloaked young commander knelt on one knee and paid homage upon seeing Xia Yun coming.

"I have been ordered to escort 200,000 dan of grain and fodder, more than 100 pieces of various construction equipment, 500 tons of construction materials, and 200 skilled construction workers. Please inspect them, Your Excellency the Prefect!"

Chong Heihu continued to report.

"Get up, you're doing well."

Xia Yun stepped forward and patted Chong Heihu on the shoulder, his eyes full of satisfaction. Chong Heihu was also someone he had promoted in Dai County over the years.

Although he is a little young, he is always steady and loyal to him.

Chong Heihu and his group arrived at the right time.

The Hangzhou Construction Bureau has been established for several days. Due to the lack of necessary construction materials, it has only been able to do some simple work such as digging the ground in the past few days.

Now with two hundred skilled construction workers and sufficient equipment and raw materials, the city of Hangzhou will soon usher in a revolutionary change.

"Your Excellency, before I came here, Commander Qin told me that a total of 36 wealthy merchants from Dai County will set off after me and are expected to arrive in Hangzhou City tomorrow."

Chong Heihu then continued his report.

"good very good!"

Xia Yun laughed loudly, everything that was supposed to come finally came.

"Order all convoys to enter the city immediately and wait for the master's orders to store supplies."

"Notify Hongyanlou, select twenty cooks, prepare the ingredients, and immediately go to the prefectural government office to set up fifty tables for a banquet! Reward all the brothers!"

In just a few breaths, Xia Yun issued two orders in succession!