After snatching the Heirloom Seal from the old beggar's hand, Li Dun held it in his hand and sized it up with interest.
It had to be said that this old beggar's craftsmanship was very impressive.
Other than the smell of radish at a close distance, it was almost identical to the authentic heirloom seal in his hand.
Li Dun looked up at the old beggar and asked curiously,""Why did you think of looking for me and not someone else?”
"Can others want this thing?"
The old beggar looked at him meaningfully." I saw that you brought your men and almost fought with Li Weigong. I knew that you were not someone to be offended. You must be someone from the palace. Otherwise, I would have sold it to you.”
As he spoke, the old beggar dejectedly said," It's just that I didn't look at the almanac when I went out today. I didn't find a good day. In the end, the weasel paid a New Year's call to the chicken. In the end, I became the chicken."”
"Do you believe that I will tear off your drumstick?”
"Who are you calling a weasel?" Li Dun's eyes narrowed.”
The old beggar was speechless.
There was no way to chat with this person!
The old beggar shrunk his head and rubbed his dirty palms. He nodded and bowed with an apologetic smile.
"Young Langjun, look at this heirloom seal…Ah, no, this radish is yours. Can I leave now?”
"Go, where are you going?"
"You want to go to the capital governor's manor with me?" Li Dun tilted his head and said.”
The old beggar was stunned and quickly waved his hand."Why are we going there? I didn't break the law."
"Isn't it against the law to carve the Imperial Jade Seal and sell it?”
"Who would believe you if you said that?" Li Dun laughed. It's fine if you don't want to go. Carve a few more imperial jade seals for me.”
"Why do you need so many?"
"This thing is fake," the old beggar said in confusion.”
"If you say it's fake, then it's fake.”
"But if I say he's real, then he must be real. I need your help on this matter."”
Seeing the old beggar's reluctant expression, Li Dun pondered for a moment. Perhaps his tone was too harsh just now, which made him a little afraid. A smile that was like a spring breeze appeared on his face, and he said in a gentle voice,
"Don't even think about running. I'll kill you if you dare to run.”
The old beggar was speechless.
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The Ministry of Revenue.
Du Ruhui, who was called the Minister of Pixiu, had a kind smile on his face.
The ten or so officials from the Ministry of Revenue also smiled amiably.
However, they knew in their hearts that this smile of Minister Du's was rare.
Normally, Du Ruhui would keep a straight face. As long as he didn't ask for money from the Ministry of Revenue, he would welcome him with a smile. However, if he asked for money from the Ministry of Revenue unreasonably, he would be someone who would risk his life.
No one had expected that the treasury, which had been in dire need of money, would be relieved because of the Ninth Prince.
"This Ninth Prince is a genius!”
Du Ruhui stroked his slightly loose beard and wore a purple official robe. He sat at the head of the hall of the Ministry of Revenue and looked down at the account book with great interest. His tone was full of praise as he said,
"Fang Xuanling's 8,000 strings, Cheng Yaojin's 160,000 strings, and Li Jing's 17,000 strings have all been handed over to the Ministry of Revenue.”
Sun Fujia, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, also came back to watch the show. He sat behind a few tables and stroked his pale beard. He smiled and said,
"Now, all the officials in the court know that Li Weigong was plucked. They are afraid that the Ninth Prince will find trouble with them, so they rushed to send the money to the Ministry of Revenue.”
"I've finally resolved one of Your Majesty's worries.”
Du Ruhui nodded slightly, but he was secretly amazed by the Ninth Prince's ability.
It had to be known that it was only the second day since the Emperor appointed the Ninth Prince, Li Dun, as the imperial envoy to pursue the money.
In the court, the Prime Minister had returned the money, the general representative Cheng Yaojin had returned the money, and even the miser Li Jing, who liked to play dirty, had been asked to pay back the money owed to the national treasury by the Ninth Prince.
Who would dare to not return the money now?
If he was honest, it would save him a lot of trouble, but if he wasn't, he would be punished when the Ninth Prince came to him personally.
This was especially true for officials below the level of Duke. The Ninth Prince did not even need to say anything nice. He just took out the imperial edict and whipped them. If they were beaten to death, the punishment would be the Emperor's. If they were not beaten to death, they would pay back the money. This credit would belong to the Ninth Prince!
If His Majesty knew the details of this matter…
Du Ruhui didn't dare to think further. After all, the son was a trap for the father, and the father was the current emperor. No matter how he thought about it, the outcome wouldn't be good.
"Immediately organize the debt account book.”
Du Ruhui took a deep breath and threw the miscellaneous thoughts in his mind to the back of his head. He stared at the account book filled with names on the table and felt that the matter of the recovery of the money could almost come to an end. He looked solemnly at the officials standing in the hall and said,
"This old man will go to the Imperial Palace right now and tell the good news to His Majesty!”
"Wait!"
Without waiting for the other Ministry of Revenue officials to agree, Sun Fujia suddenly said,""Minister Du, I think we should delay the matter of reporting the good news to His Majesty.”
Du Ruhui frowned and looked at him." What do you mean?”
Sun Fujia said solemnly,"
"All the officials in the court have indeed begun to voluntarily return the money, but there is an exception. This official feels that this person might not return the money so easily. If we inform His Majesty of the happy news now, what will happen if the number of people on the register does not match?”
"Are you saying…" Du Ruhui said thoughtfully.
"It's this person!"
The old Minister of Revenue, Sun Fujia, had a solemn expression as he said,""The elder brother of the Empress of the Great Tang, Zhangsun Wuji!!”
"This old man can conclude that he definitely won't pay back the money!!”
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