"Although these people have been officials for many years, they shouldn't have much wealth in their residences, right? Do they still need me to personally take action?”
Feng Jie was quick to react. He took out a bowl and filled it with wine for Ying Tian.
He did not care about their age at all and sincerely asked for advice.
Actually…
In ancient times, after a minister rebelled, their house would be confiscated, but it was always carried out by his subordinates. It was rare for the minister to personally take action.
In this way, the property that was confiscated would be exploited layer by layer. In the end, the portion that entered the national treasury would be very small.
"Not much money? Do you know that the gold found in Zhao Gao's mansion alone is tens of thousands of taels? There were all kinds of porcelain, jewelry, and collectibles.”
"And this is just Dog Zhao. There's also Prime Minister Li Si and the various Prefectural Governors. Do you think their estates will be short of money?”
Ying Tian pushed the wine cup away, scooped a bowl of porridge, and drank a few mouthfuls.
As for the various delicacies that the maid had brought over for breakfast, he still didn't touch them.
Feng Jie didn't seem to understand." But not many people entered the national treasury. Doesn't that mean that during the process of looting, someone…"
Halfway through, Feng Jie's eyes narrowed and he instantly understood.
Someone must have done something along the way.
"Don't bother about those people. If the water is too clean, there will be no fish. If some things are really too clean, it will cause the opposite effect.”Ying Tian could guess what he was thinking.
That great man once said that it was a false proposition to make the world free of corrupt officials.
Because humans were animals with emotions, they had seven emotions and six desires, and they would fill their pockets.
The only difference was that the time they fell into this abyss was different.
"You won't believe me even if I tell you. You'll naturally understand when I personally lead people to raid the houses. The money collected from more than seventy mansions can definitely last you eight to ten years.”
Ying Tian didn't put on any airs. He sat cross-legged on a stool and said smilingly.
In history, why would there be a reshuffle after a new emperor ascended the throne?
Changing his trusted aide was only one of the reasons. Another reason was that after the change of dynasty, the national treasury was empty.
He had to kill some people and confiscate their money to fill the national treasury.
However, some things could be written in history books, while others could not.
Most people did not understand the twists and turns of this.
"Oh right, don't raid so cleanly. Just take the things on the eighth floor. As for the remaining two floors, leave them for the people behind.”
Ying Tian reminded her worriedly.
The money confiscated should be returned to the national treasury, but if the people below did not have any benefits, over time, it would cause trouble.
They didn't need to pay much. As long as they gave a little occasionally, they would be satisfied.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will do my best to personally bring people to raid the house.”
Feng Jie rubbed his hands in excitement, thinking that Zhang Han was not lying to him.
Recently, the national treasury was empty and there was no money to use, which made him worry.
However, the so-called sleepless night did not expect that His Majesty would solve such a big problem with just a few words.
Ying Tian didn't know that because Feng Jie was loyal, honest, and had never been corrupted, he really didn't know how rich those corrupt officials were...
"If the money is still not enough, I will give you other ways. Old Feng, there are many ways, don't be so stupid.”
Ying Tian meaningfully patted his shoulder, pretending to be an old man.
“……”
Feng Jie was speechless.
For some reason, looking at the Ninth Young Master in front of him, he was a little lost in thought.
Ying Tian had lived in the Imperial Palace since he was very young, so most of the old officials in the Imperial Court knew him and understood this Ninth Young Master.
He couldn't understand why the Ninth Young Master had been enduring all these years.
Even when some outsiders secretly called him a good-for-nothing, he was indifferent and continued to mingle with himself.
"Your Majesty, this old minister has been holding something in for a long time. I really don't understand, so I would like to ask.”Feng Jie scratched his heart.
He wasn't the only one who couldn't understand this. All the ministers in the court couldn't understand.
Some of them even discussed it in private for a long time, but they did not come up with an answer.
Ying Tian's transformation had shocked everyone, and all the officials in the court had a new look at him.
"You probably want to ask why this Young Master has been enduring since young and has only shown it now.”
Ying Tian's eyes were calm. He lowered his head and drank his porridge while speaking casually.
Feng Jie didn't speak. He nodded slightly and listened carefully.
He vaguely guessed that this matter was definitely not as simple as he thought. It was very likely that it involved some secrets that ordinary people did not know.
"Please suffer, Your Majesty. I was a little agitated and said the wrong thing.”
he said hurriedly.
Beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Ying Tian had been so warm from the beginning to the end that he had forgotten his identity for a moment.
At this moment, he finally reacted. No matter what, it was still the monarch and his subjects!
If it was some emperor who was pretending, he would definitely be beheaded because of this matter.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. The real reason is still because of Father.”
Ying Tian sighed softly.
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