After several days of bumpy journey, Lan Shenxing finally returned to Ying Tian.
Originally, he wanted to be the messenger, but he was rejected by Zhu Yuanzhang.
The reason was that he would not be at ease if Lan Shenxing, his family member, did not keep an eye on so many valuables.
In the end.
Zhu Yuanzhang was relieved, but Lan Shenxing had been on the road for seven days.
The moment he returned to Ying Tian, the people from the national treasury were responsible for receiving the property.
As for Lan Shenxing, he was called into the palace by Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Your Majesty."
Lan Shenxing bowed.
"Sit."
There were only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao in the room.
Not far away was a red wooden box.
This wooden box was the one that Lan Shenxing had asked the Embroidered Uniform Guards to bring back.
Moreover…
The table was filled with dishes and wine.
Obviously, Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with Lan Shenxing's actions this time.
"Shenxing, it's been a tough journey."
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Lan Shenxing's shoulder.
Old Zhu was like this.
You made him happy, so you can do whatever you want. You're smiling like a rascal.
"For the sake of His Majesty and Great Ming, this is what I should do."”
"They bribed you. Why did you accept it? Why didn't he kill him on the spot for bribery?”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"I'm here to collect evidence of bribery," Lan Shenxing said.”
"Do you think that I don't understand your fear of death?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.”
Zhu Biao chuckled.
"Uh…"
Lan Shenxing looked embarrassed." I just think that I'm jade and they're gravel." Moreover, it was fine for this subject to die, but once this subject died, who would share the burden of the Crown Prince and the Emperor?”
Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the bowl and chopsticks and smiled." Alright, hurry up and eat. If you don't eat, you'll be able to tell us how beautiful this dish is."”
Lan Shenxing started eating.
In the dining room.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the red wooden box and asked,""They bribed you, so why didn't you stay?”
“……”
Lan Shenxing was speechless.
With so many pairs of eyes staring at me, do I think I'm dying too slowly?
However, he said," As the saying goes, the person who keeps company with vermilion is red and the person who keeps company with ink is black. I've been by the Crown Prince's side since I was young and have been influenced by the Crown Prince's righteous aura. I disdain to do such dirty things."”
"I haven't grown any other skills in the past few days, but I've learned a lot of flattery.”
Zhu Yuanzhang tore off a drumstick and placed it in Lan Shenxing's bowl.
"Your Majesty, you can't do that."
Lan Shenxing's expression changed.
"What's wrong?"
Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth and said,"We're giving it to you. You can eat it. Don't worry."”
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
There was another sentence that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say out loud. If it wasn't given to you, you couldn't take it, and you couldn't snatch it.
"You did a good job with the Shen family. I'm very satisfied.”
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at the red wooden box at the side and said,"I'm not a stingy person. I'll reward you with the things inside.”
"Reward me?"
Lan Shenxing was stunned. His eyes were filled with disbelief.
There were over ten thousand taels of silver in there.
Adding on the treasures and jewels, he did not dare to say much, but he had thirty thousand taels.
One had to know.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very stingy with money, and now he was actually giving it to him?
"Do you want it or not?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lan Shenxing stood up and bowed. Then, he ran to the red wooden box and opened it.
The moment the box was opened, the happy smile on his face froze.
Inside the box.
There was only a hundred taels of silver.
The original banknotes, jewelry, and treasures had long disappeared.
He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang buried his head in his meal and pretended that nothing had happened.
Lan Shenxing slowly closed the box.
As expected.
There must be something wrong with things.
How could the stingy Zhu Yuanzhang reward him with tens of thousands of taels?
He estimated.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang would have to ponder over the 100 taels of silver in this box for a long time.
"Just be content."
At this moment, Zhu Biao spoke,"At first, Imperial Father was planning to release 10 taels, but BenGong couldn't stand it, so I let Imperial Father release 100 taels."”
"Uh…"
Lan Shenxing was speechless.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the 100 taels in the box with some reluctance and said,"Let's make this clear first. This is the gift money we gave to your child in advance. On the day you give birth, we won't give you any gifts.”
“……”
Lan Shenxing was completely speechless.
You can play like this?
F * ck, Old Zhu, you're an emperor after all. You're no longer a beggar. Can you not do this?
Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned serious." Come over and eat. We'll talk to you while we're at it."”
Lan Shenxing sat down. Every time Zhu Yuanzhang called him, there must be something.
Zhu Yuanzhang took out something from his bosom and placed it in front of Lan Shenxing.
Lan Shenxing's expression changed slightly when he saw it.
This was…
A blank book with an official seal.
This thing was taken out by Zhu Yuanzhang, which meant…
Due to various factors, Zhu Yuanzhang already knew some things in advance.
From then on.
One of the four major cases of the early Ming Dynasty, the Kongyin Case, was about to arrive in advance!
However…
Due to various factors, there were many changes in the Void Seal Case.
This case.
Not only would he be able to deal with the person who used the empty seal to commit corruption, but he would also be able to indirectly deal with the group of officials in Jiangnan.
Then, what was the Empty Seal Case?
It was nothing more than to stamp the document first, and then fill in the specific content when it was time.
The reason why he did this.
This was because according to the Ming Dynasty's regulations, every year, the various departments, prefectures, and counties had to submit money, grain, financial revenue, expenditure, and tax accounts to the Ministry of Revenue.
The figures of the Ministry of Revenue and the Chief Secretary, prefecture, and county had to be completely consistent, without any difference, before they could be settled.
If there was any discrepancy, the entire account book would be rejected and refilled.
There would inevitably be losses in the process of transporting grain from various places to Yingtian, and there would be a phenomenon where the accounts and physical objects did not match.
If there was a mistake, they would have to report it back. It was fine in the nearby areas, but the distance between the remote areas was long, and it would take more than half a year.
Therefore.
Many people would bring a blank book with a seal in advance for use.
About the Empty Seal Case.
Later generations talked about it.
Lan Shenxing's opinion was…
Although there was no guarantee that everyone would use this to corrupt themselves, there was definitely a large number of people who would use this to corrupt themselves.
The sealing of Shanghai was the best counterexample.
Such a thing could happen even in the modern era where communication and transportation were so advanced.
Not to mention…the ancient times where communication and exposure were lagging behind.
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