Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Zhang's ancestors pushed wheelbarrows through the streets dyeing cloth. Three generations worked tirelessly in the workshop and finally developed the "Yunjin dyeing method" using madder and indigo as the base materials.

When the first piece of glittering cloud-patterned brocade was delivered to the palace, the dignitaries of Chang'an City flocked to it.

During its heyday, the yellow silk order from the Shangyi Bureau would knock on the Zhang family's door every month, the gold, silver and treasures in the warehouse would pile up like mountains, and there would be an endless stream of caravans coming in and out.

This prosperity has become a sword hanging over his head. The jealousy of peers and the coveting of the powerful are like an invisible net quietly tightening.

Since when, rumors of "the Zhang family's secret dealings with rebels" began to spread among the people. Soon after, the bad guys broke into the mansion on a dark and windy night under the pretext of "thorough investigation".

The screams of the guards and the cries of women and children pierced the silent night sky. Dogs all over the street were barking, but not a single carved window dared to let in a single light.

When the night watchman trembled and struck the fifth watch drum, the seventy-two members of the Zhang family, along with their sixteen servants, were forever frozen in time as stiff corpses.

Only the half-rolled account book hidden in the secret compartment of the accounting office recorded the recent unusual dealings with Wang Chengzong, the Minister of Rites. This high-ranking official in charge of rituals and music frequently purchased brocade far exceeding his household needs.

What is thought-provoking is that the Zhang family was honestly doing business in the textile industry and had never done anything inappropriate, but ended up like this just because they made so much money and aroused envy from others.

Now, not only were all the family fortunes looted, but the lives of the entire family were also lost. The silk shop that was once bustling with customers is now left with only broken walls and ruins whimpering in the cold wind.

Fortunately, the Zhang family still has a hidden backer, the Qianyu Chamber of Commerce.

The Qianyu Chamber of Commerce controls the trade routes that run through the north and south, and has complex ties with the forces in the court.

Now, the Zhang family’s case has surfaced, but how many more cases are still underwater that have not surfaced?

Under the pressure of tens of millions of taels of silver, within three days, the clue pointed to Wang Chengzong, the Minister of Rites.

Not only has this person been frequently in and out of the Bad People's Yamen recently, but his housekeeper also sent a heavy sandalwood gift box to the residence of Zhao Derong, the Minister of Justice, a few days before the incident.

At the same time, undercurrents were surging within the Bad People's Office.

As a special agency for maintaining public order in the Tang Dynasty, the Bad People are supposed to punish evil and promote good, but now they have become the pawns of the powerful.

Officials at all levels protected each other, accepted bribes, and wove an impenetrable network of interests in Chang'an.

Faced with the sudden investigation, Zhao Derong panicked.

However, even the six ministers of the six ministries did not help him this time.

Instead, they added insult to injury.

I don’t know how many anonymous letters there are, and they were submitted by their own people.

Fortunately, the Zhang family has the Qianyu Chamber of Commerce behind it.

But what if the Zhang family really has no backing?

What will be the outcome? Will the matter just end there?

Not to mention tracking down the culprit behind the crime, would Ling Ling, the bad guy who was directly involved in the crime, die to cover up the crime?

How can the people of Chang'an feel at ease when the bad officials collude with each other and cover up everything?

These questions were like a haze, hanging over everyone's mind.

No one knows what happened next.

All we know is that not long after, the imperial court suddenly ordered the reorganization of the Bad People Organization and established the post of Bad Leader to coordinate the public security in Chang'an.

To everyone's surprise, this important position was taken over by a little-known young man, Zhang Xiaojing.

This man was born into a military household in Longyou. He was exiled to Chang'an for violating military regulations and joined the Bad People by chance.

He is a burly man with sharp eyes. He has been working at the bottom for many years and hates the corruption within the Bad Guys.

After taking office, Zhang Xiaojing acted decisively and personally led people to seal off Zhao Derong's mansion.

In the secret compartment of the room, they found a large number of bribery account books, which recorded in detail the amount of bribes and requests of officials such as Wang Chengzong.

Faced with overwhelming evidence, Zhao Derong collapsed to the ground, no longer as arrogant as before.

Wang Chengzong attempted to flee to another place, but was captured by secret guards who had been lying in ambush in Tongguan, and was imprisoned along with his accomplices.

The aftermath of this case has not subsided.

As the investigation deepens, more shocking secrets come to light.

Li Chongye, a member of the imperial clan, was suspected of sheltering Wang Chengzong and his house was searched and his property was searched.

Officers and soldiers found one million taels of silver in his house. The gold, silver and treasures filled the three courtyards. There was enough silk and satin to last the Shangyi Bureau for ten years, and even the gaps between the beams were filled with gold ingots.

This case involved dozens of officials and shocked the court.

All of this was carried out by Wu Meiniang using cruel officials.

As the queen of the dynasty, she was struggling to weaken the opposition forces in the court, and the Zhang family tragedy was undoubtedly an excellent breakthrough point.

She calmly summoned cruel officials such as Zhou Xing and Lai Junchen, and instructed them to thoroughly investigate the case, while taking the opportunity to rectify the court.

The entire Tang Dynasty was plunged into fear under Wu Meiniang's high-pressure tactics.

Even the six ministers of the six ministries were not spared, let alone local officials?

The Li Tang royal family was even more miserable. If they were not careful, they would be charged with treason and forced to jump around in fear by cruel officials. Everyone was in danger.

Rumors that came from nowhere described Emperor Li Zhi as "a foolish emperor who spread poison throughout the country, caused doubts in the country, had no independent thinking, and was seduced by beauty."

On the streets, everyone said that he was the worst emperor since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and laughed at him for allowing a woman to hold power.

However, in the face of these slanders, Li Zhi just laughed it off.

Late at night in the study, the desk was piled with memorials. Wang Can looked at the overworked emperor and could not help but say, "Your Majesty, those rumors are really unbearable to hear. I am willing to lead people to bring all the rumormongers to justice!"

Li Zhi put down his pen, his eyes calm: "What's so scary about rumors? No matter what, they can't hurt me."

"Let alone a mere rumor, what if it's recorded in official history? I believe that future generations will have their own standards. I'm not afraid of such empty talk."

Outside the window, the night was deep and the lights of Chang'an City flickered in the wind.

But in the Qianyu Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Qi has a very high opinion of Li Zhi.

A model of being a sage on the outside and a king on the inside.

Not inferior to any monarch.

Since ancient times, prosperity and decline have always been

You're inheriting a mess.

Then, you only need to make a little achievement and you will be greatly praised.

But the current His Majesty has taken over a prosperous era rarely seen in history since the Zhenguan and Qianwu eras.

Faced with such a prosperous era, those in power only need to be a little bit incompetent.

Then you will be criticized.

However, the Tang Dynasty is now a rich and powerful country with a vast territory, the largest in history.

The problem of official administration has existed in every dynasty. To be honest, it is an offensive thing.

However, Li Zhi helped Wu Meiniang forward and used her as a sharp weapon in his hand.

Yet he did not get any bad reputation. His skill was so high that even Mr. Qi was amazed.

The Li family has so many evildoers.

Faced with the dilemma of decline after prosperity, being able to maintain it to the present is already the greatest ability of this emperor.