Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Du He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Changsun Wuji and Yuwen Jie had not succeeded.

The wine-making recipe is a small problem. Even if Changsun Wuji and others get it now, they will have to spit it out double after Li Chengqian ascends the throne.

Even their family’s wealth accumulated over hundreds of years would be confiscated by the court.

As for the thunder bomb, it must not fall into their hands.

Du He warned, "Keep the promise. The thunder bomb is extremely important and must not be leaked. Send more spies to patrol that area day and night."

"Whenever you encounter an unidentified person, arrest him first."

The place where explosives are developed is located in a remote mountain area. Anyone who approaches is basically someone with ulterior motives.

If Changsun Wuji got hold of the thunder bomb, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Pei Xingjian bowed and replied, "I obey your command!"

Let’s finish talking about business.

Du He asked softly, "Shou Yue, how much silver did we get from the imperial court when they raided the homes of those three families?"

"Have you encountered any obstacles?"

The chief official in charge of raiding the Sanyuan Han family was Shanye, the direct Marquis of Dali Temple, who was one of the highest-ranking spies in the Eastern Palace.

The person in charge of searching the western quarters of Liu Du's family in Hedong was Cui Shenji, the Imperial Censor, who was also one of the core staff members of the Eastern Palace.

The person in charge of raiding the Gaoling Yu family was Cui Yixuan, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was also a minister who supported the Eastern Palace.

Pei Xingjian took out a list from his wide sleeves and handed it to Du He.

He replied in a low voice: "Reporting to the Duke of Han, the gold and silver treasures seized by the three courts this time totaled over 260 million strings of cash."

"Because most of the money is already accounted for, we only transferred out a little over 25 strings of cash."

so little?

The total wealth accumulated by these three families over hundreds of years is only 260 million strings of cash, which is a bit too little!

Du He raised his eyebrows and said, "Keep the promise, is there anything I missed?"

"Like a secret room at the bottom of a lake, or a hollowed-out mountainside hiding money?"

These people from aristocratic families all use the tactic of having three burrows. They will definitely store their money in different places.

Pei Xingjian shook his head and said, "My Lord, the people responsible for the confiscations were very skilled. They basically searched every corner of these officials' homes."

"We've already searched everywhere we can. If it's hidden too secretly, there's nothing we can do."

After hearing what Pei Xingjian said, Du He did not ask any more questions.

He is indeed not very professional when it comes to house searches.

Du He said in a deep voice, "Keep the money safe for now, and I'll deal with it after I consult His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"promise!"

Pei Xingjian clasped his fists in response.

The two chatted for a while, and then Pei Xingjian left the Ministry of Revenue with a calm expression.

Du He took the list and looked at it carefully, and found that the money moved out by Cui Shenji, Hou Shanye and others was all beautiful jade, gold or silver ingots.

As for the scattered copper coins, they didn't take too many.

After reading it, Du He put the list away.

Two hours later.

Du He took the financial statements, birth registration forms and subsidy collection forms and walked quickly to the East Palace.

Mingde Hall.

Li Chengqian carefully looked at the more than ten forms submitted by Du He, his face full of astonishment.

"Annual expenditure budget, annual settlement statement, income and expense statement, asset change statement..."

Looking at the specific items listed in these tables, Li Chengqian was so surprised that he was speechless.

After a long time.

Li Chengqian looked up at Du He, his face filled with many complex emotions including confusion, bewilderment, and admiration.

It doesn’t make sense!

How could Du He have such ability?

The talent that Du He had previously demonstrated in poetry and songs had already made him feel a little incredible.

However, Du He, who was uneducated in the Imperial College, also had amazing attainments in finance, which was something he could not imagine.

Li Chengqian had a hunch that as long as officials in all states and counties filled out these financial statements according to their rules, any embezzlement of money would be detected at a glance.

"call!"

Li Chengqian took a long breath and asked curiously.

"Du He, how on earth did you come up with these complicated reports?"

"Don't tell me you're also involved in finance?"

Poetry and songs can be written with inspiration, but money requires hard work and study, and it may take a long time to fully understand it.

Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, I understand a little bit."

Well...

Li Chengqian's expression paused.

He said unhappily, "Du He, you know a little bit?"

"Why do I feel that your understanding is different from what I imagined?"

"Are you hiding your abilities?"

Previously, Du He said that he did not understand military strategies. Under his strategy, the army quickly captured Liaodong City, Baiyan City and Anshi City with minimal casualties.

Even under Du He's command, he quickly annihilated the four countries of Baekje, Xi, Khitan and Xun.

Taking into account Du He's talents in studying things, poetry, and cooking, he is simply a jack of all trades.

Du He spread his hands and said, "Your Highness, this is all I can do, nothing more."

Li Chengqian asked doubtfully, "Are you really not hiding your incompetence?"

"Absolutely not!"

"All right..."

Li Chengqian saw Du He's sincere expression, but he still felt a little skeptical.

After a few jokes.

Li Chengqian asked in a deep voice, "Du He, I think the report you prepared is very good. Please show it to the emperor tomorrow. If there is no problem, issue it immediately!"

"Local officials have been corrupt for years. We cannot allow them to continue sucking the blood of the court and the people!"

If his father was in power, Li Chengqian would not have thought so much.

Now that he is the one holding the real power, he cannot tolerate those parasites any longer and must get rid of them.

"Okay!" Du He nodded.

Let’s finish talking about business.

Du He also told about the huge amount of silver obtained from the house search and the fact that Zhangsun Wuji had been spying on the wine-making technology and explosives.

After listening.

Li Chengqian said angrily: "Changsun Wuji is really a thief with unrepentant intentions!"

Old man!

If Changsun Wuji continues to act like this, his life will be in danger after he ascends the throne!

If he kneels down and begs for mercy crying, and then brings up his mother's relationship, I will not let him go.

After a few angry curses.

Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Du He, keep thinking of ways to deal with Zhangsun Wuji. You must get rid of this old thief as soon as possible!"

"it is good!"

Du He nodded solemnly.

He then asked, "Your Highness, what do you plan to do with these 25 strings of cash?"

Think for a moment.

Li Chengqian said softly, "Du He, give this money to Liu Li, the governor of Xiangzhou, and have him use it to make as many sets of armor as he can!"

"Yes!" Du He responded with a bow.

The two chatted for another half an hour, and when it was time to get off duty, Du He left the East Palace.

...

The next day.

Du He did not attend the court meeting of all officials, but went directly to Cuiwei Palace.

After he presented various reports to Li Shimin, Li Shimin's expression was the same as Li Chengqian's, full of astonishment and disbelief.

"Du He, you are really capable, you little bastard!"

"You've finally sorted out the accounting issues that have been a mystery for thousands of years!"