The first county magistrate in history

Wu Guanggui was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed.

Search your home?

You don't have to.

One million taels of gold is more than enough, it's a huge fortune.

How much does it cost to dig a well?

If he hadn't just wanted to get more disaster relief funds from the imperial court, the money he got out of his fingers would have been enough to dig a well.

It’s time to replace the old grain stored in the granary. If you don’t, it will grow mold.

Using disaster relief funds to buy old grain from one's own granary at a high price would result in a huge difference in total cost...

Get rich!

"I will do my utmost to help. If the disaster relief funds are not enough, we will make up for it even if we have to sell everything we have." Wu Guanggui said righteously.

The officials hurriedly agreed.

Wu Xiaoyou gave a thumbs up in his heart, waiting for the others to finally get rid of the fake gold.

Qin Zheng nodded. "That's good! Come, hand over the one million taels of disaster relief gold to Lord Wu and complete the handover procedures."

"Yes!" Wu Xiaoyou was about to finish his joy, but another person was killed.

Xia Mo Ning also understood it, and felt a chill on her back. This Qin Zheng was such a jerk!

Several carriages came over carrying ten large boxes.

The people driving the carriage and escorting the passengers were all special forces members.

"Open the box and inspect the goods!" Qin Zheng shouted.

Xia Mo Ning became nervous, trying not to be discovered!

Silver is painted with gold paint, and if you look closely, you can tell the difference from gold ingots.

The special forces team removed the seals and opened all ten boxes. Under the scorching sun, they suddenly shone with golden light, dazzling the eyes.

Wu Guanggui and others stretched their necks and stared with their eyes wide open.

Some people were breathing heavily and some were drooling.

"I didn't expect 100,000 taels of gold, a total of ten boxes, one million taels of gold, verification completed! Seal the boxes." Qin Zheng ordered.

With a bang, the lid of the box was closed.

The golden light disappeared, and it took Wu Guanggui and others a long time to wake up.

But he found that the special service team had re-sealed it and branded it with sealing wax.

Wu Guanggui was about to say, "I haven't counted them yet," when he heard Qin Zheng shout, "Please give me the Imperial Sword!"

what?

What is he doing?

Wu Guanggui and others' faces changed drastically and they were shocked. Could it be that Qin Zheng had already obtained evidence of their crimes and was going to kill them now?

Wu Guanggui hurriedly said, "Your Excellency the Imperial Envoy..."

What he meant was that I am a fourth-rank official, and even if you are an imperial envoy, you have no right to kill me!

But when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them, because Qin Zheng had the imperial edict and the Shangfang sword!

Didn’t he kill Jia Sizhen as well?

But then Qin Zheng said, "Master Wu, don't panic!"

Wu Xiaoyou knelt on the ground, presented the "imperial sword" with both hands: "Long live the emperor!"

"Sir, please bring out the Imperial Sword!"

Qin Zheng took the sword with both hands: "Pass on His Majesty's oral instructions!"

Oral instruction?

Wu Guanggui and others knelt down in fear and listened.

At this moment, Wu Guanggui was very panicked and regretted that he had brought too few personal soldiers with him.

He had heard about the combat effectiveness of Qin Zheng's men.

If they were to be killed, they wouldn't have the strength to resist!

Xia Mo Ning was about to roll her eyes. Qin Zheng, you are addicted to faking things, right?

He actually forged the oral order again?

Qin Zheng solemnly read out, "Your Majesty's oral order: Wu Guanggui, as the governor of Liangjin Province, has failed to govern properly. The officials of Liangjin Province have seriously neglected their duties, leading to a major disaster in Yangping County. During this time of disaster, the people's livelihood is our top priority, and special measures will be taken. You will not be brought to justice for now. However, the death penalty will be waived, but the punishment of life imprisonment is not. A fine of 5,459,800 taels of silver will be imposed on the Liangjin Prefecture..."

At this moment, Wu Guanggui and others were terrified. How could this fine be the same as the amount in the Liangjin Mansion's small treasury?

It's broken and leaking!

The Empress knows everything?

Everyone was sweating profusely.

Qin Zheng continued, "All fines and confiscations will be handed over to the Imperial Commissioner for use in disaster relief. You should be grateful for His Majesty's grace, repent, and make amends. I will deal with you as appropriate! Those who refuse to change will be shown no mercy. Imperial Commissioner Qin Zheng may execute you first and report to me later. I decree!"

"Your humble servant receives the order, long live the emperor!"

"Your subjects receive your order. Long live the emperor!"

Wu Guanggui and the others were so cold their clothes were soaked with sweat, and they were thankful they hadn't been executed. They were also thankful they knew their slush fund was being taken down, rather than their personal assets being confiscated.

My life was finally saved.

The family property was also saved!

It seems that the empress let these disciples go because she was afraid of the King of the North.

Wu Xiaoyou's eyes flickered. "You idiots, maybe this is just another trick from the adults. If all your personal assets are confiscated, how are you going to make up for the loss of the fake gold?"

Based on his understanding of adults, this is still a series of tricks, but the method has been changed. However, the final result will definitely make them cry without tears and live a life worse than death!

"Sir Wu, please sign and seal these disaster relief documents and confiscation documents!" Qin Zheng said.

At this moment, a special forces member came over with a tray.

There are writing brushes, inkstones, cinnabar ink and documents on the tray.

At this moment, Wu Guanggui and others were hovering on the edge of life and death. After surviving the disaster, they were still confused.

Wu Guanggui took the lead in signing. Although he felt dizzy, he carefully read the contents of the document and signed it after finding nothing wrong.

He signed and sealed the document, and other officials followed suit.

"Sir Wu, do you need me to send someone to escort the disaster relief money?" Qin Zheng asked politely.

Wu Guanggui smiled and shook his head: "I dare not trouble the imperial envoy and others. I have brought my personal soldiers."

Then he ordered his personal guards to drive the car away.

"Your Excellency, is there anything we can do for you?" Wu Guanggui asked.

Qin Zheng waved his hand: "No need. Tomorrow I will be inspecting the countryside. You don't need to accompany me. Just do what you need to do. Inform the officials below, and there is no need to greet them. If there are any problems, I will naturally contact them. Also, the fines and confiscations must be paid within three days. Remember, I only want banknotes!"

Qin Zheng paused and continued, "Since Liangjin Prefecture has received the disaster relief funds, they must be used for their intended purpose within seven days. The disaster relief funds must be distributed within seven days. Within half a month, the situation in the disaster area must be alleviated. I want to see water coming out from the ground. I want to see results. Otherwise, I will confiscate the disaster relief funds and punish you!"

"Yes! Don't worry, sir. It's not that we didn't want to dig a well before, it's just that we were short of funds! I'll take my leave!" Wu Guanggui wanted to go back quickly, take a bath and calm down.

Speed takes people away.

"Qin Zheng, you're finished!" Xia Mo Ning looked at Qin Zheng sympathetically and said.

Qin Zheng was startled: "What's wrong?"

Wu Xiaoyou also looked at Xia Mo Ning in confusion.

Xia Mo Ning looked very disappointed: "You have repeatedly pretended to be His Majesty and issued decrees. You are dead!"

I thought to myself, my sister is a ruthless killer. I forgave you last time, but not only did you not change, you became even worse. How could my sister forgive you?

I was thinking to myself, how can I help him?

Qin Zheng was helpless: "If I don't do this, how can I suppress the governor of a province? If I don't do this, how can you make up for the 9 million gold deficit? If I don't scare him, he will definitely check on the spot."

Xia Mo Ning was surprised: "So you are trying to scare him, afraid that he will check?"

Only then did she understand.

Qin Zheng nodded. "That's just one of the reasons. From what I've found, the Liangjin Mansion not only has its own treasury, but they also have quite a bit of personal wealth. Look at how worried and hungry the people are! If we don't punish them, it would be unjust!"

Xia Mo Ning said worriedly, "Sir Qin, will Wu Guanggui surrender? He's the governor, and the garrison of Fengyu City is 10,000 men. He also has the power to mobilize garrisons from other prefectures and counties within the province."

Before Qin Zheng could say anything, Wu Xiaoyou said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, what my master wants to do will definitely be foolproof. He has a good idea of it."

Xia Mo Ning looked at her speechlessly. "Have you been brainwashed? Do you just blindly believe him?"

Qin Zheng sighed, "Xiaoyou, to be honest, I'm really unsure this time. He's the governor, the most powerful official I've ever met in my life. Just now, my calves were cramping!"

"Ah?" Wu Xiaoyou was dumbfounded...

Fengyu City Futai Mansion, this is the residence of the governor.

Liangjin Governor Wu Guanggui, who had been struggling all the way, suddenly realized that even though he had arrived home, his subordinates were still following him.

He immediately flew into a rage: "What? You still want a share of the disaster relief money? Are you guys dying? Hurry up and go back and prepare to pay the fines, 10,000 taels each."

The officials' faces changed. His Majesty was fining the entire Liangjin Prefecture, so how could they be allowed to take it?

"Sir, what was confiscated was the slush fund..." someone said.

Wu Guanggui glared and said, "The Liangjin Prefecture was fined because of your incompetence. That bastard Jia Sizhen has embezzled so much, and you didn't even know about it? If the imperial envoy hadn't arrived, I would have dealt with you one by one. Get out of here!"

These officials were so frightened that they ran away...