Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 428 Choice

"Come out."

Seeing Cui Chengxiu's figure disappearing into the darkness, Yuan Keli, who was standing with his hands down, said calmly that he saw a scholar walking out from behind a screen in the main hall.

"Dong Weng."

The scholar walked to the seat and bowed his head slightly to Yuan Keli.

"Xiuzhi, why do you think Cui Chengxiu came here?"

Yuan Keli lifted up his robe and sat down, looking at the scholar and asking.

"Dong Weng already has an idea in his mind, so why ask again?"

The scholar smiled, then lifted up his robe and sat down.

"This person has a very deep city and a very thoughtful mind."

Yuan Keli narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "It seems that Cui Chengxiu came to Shandong to find out something, otherwise he will not return to Beijing easily."

"This is inevitable."

The scholar nodded in approval and said: "Just because he led people to Jinan Fucheng and was able to hold his temper without moving, I know that this person is not simple."

"But the situation in Shandong is far more complicated than imagined."

Yuan Keli looked sad, leaning on the official chair and frowning: "What I am worried about now is that Cui Chengxiu has just arrived and is being stared at by so many people. I am afraid that the situation will not be easy to open up."

"Don Weng is worrying too much."

The scholar smiled slightly and said: "If Cui Chengxiu doesn't have any real ability, how can he hold the position of Minister of the Integrity Academy so securely?"

"Everyone says that Cui Chengxiu is a cruel official, and the Institute of Integrity is full of cruel officials. But think about it, the case of Beizhili Cangchang's deficit was able to be investigated so quickly, which is enough to prove Cui Chengxiu's ability."

"Furthermore, wouldn't the emperor have thought of what you are worried about? You must know that Shandong is no better than other places. Water transport is the most important thing for the imperial court. It sent a group of wine bags and rice bags to Shandong on orders, in case there are serious changes. , the price is definitely not something the court can bear, and this is definitely not what the emperor wants to see."

Yuan Keli nodded.

indeed.

What is the situation in Shandong? Even if he is far away from the capital, Yuan Keli does not believe that the emperor does not know about it. The basis for determining this is the secret decree he received before.

"Does Xiuzhi think there is any connection between Cui Chengxiu and the others and those who secretly entered Lu?"

Thinking of this, Yuan Keli raised his head and looked at the scholar and said: "After all, the emperor asked the governor's office to raise food and wages. There must be something big behind this. Maybe the problems in Shandong are not just as simple as water transportation."

"Someone feels there is no connection between them."

The scholar pondered for a moment, frowned slightly and said: "But they all know each other's existence. Although I don't know why the emperor arranged this, I do know that there are still many things hidden in our Shandong territory. But these things are not easy to uncover, otherwise the impact will be huge.”

Yuan Keli said: "According to Xiuzhi's intention, Cui Chengxiu was actually ordered to go to Lu this time to investigate the Shandong water transport case using the Beizhili Cangchang deficit case. It is very likely that the emperor wanted to use this to attract some people?"

"It's very possible."

The scholar lifted up his robe sleeves and said: "With the flag of the Institute of Integrity, no matter what it is involved in, it will definitely attract the attention of many people. The muddier the water, the bigger fish can be caught!!"

After listening to the scholar's analysis, Yuan Keli's doubts were finally revealed.

"In this case, Cui Chengxiu came to the governor's Yamen to see me this time just to express his attitude in a subtle way." Yuan Keli leaned forward and stared at the scholar. "good."

The scholar's expression was serious, and he met Yuan Keli's gaze and said, "Dong Weng, I think it's time. Those things that were previously identified can be handed over to Cui Chengxiu."

"We can't all hand it over."

But Yuan Keli waved his hand and interrupted: "After all, those things that were investigated earlier would be shocking to the world if they were really spread, especially if they involve the vassal clan and even the Yansheng Duke's family!"

"What does Dong Weng mean?"

The scholar said a little doubtfully.

"I have arranged for someone to bring the documents for customs clearance to the Integrity Institute."

Yuan Keli narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "Since Cui Chengxiu wants to check the canal transportation, it is inevitable to check the water transportation, not to mention this year's canal grain. The Chief Secretary of Shandong has done a lot of tricks."

"Although Cui Chengxiu was sent by His Majesty, the situation in Shandong is too complicated. If you are not careful, it may cause great impact and turmoil. Although the previous disaster-stricken places have basically been able to provide disaster relief and the people are calm, but I cannot place all my hopes on Cui Chengxiu and the others."

The scholar understands after hearing it.

After all, the governor of Shandong is his own boss. Cui Chengxiu was ordered to go to Shandong to investigate Shandong's water transportation. However, if any changes occur during this period, the only one who can clean up the mess in the end will be the governor of Shandong.

However, as the governor of Shandong, Yuan Keli knew that Shandong could not withstand the hardships. Not to mention that before this, in order to relieve the pressure on Liaodong, the Shandong governor's office raised a batch of military rations and transported them across the sea to Liaodong.

"Dong Weng, I feel that while we wait and see, we should send an official letter to Denglai Commander-in-Chief Shen Yourong." The scholar thought for a moment and looked at Yuan Keli.

"If Cui Chengxiu can break the deadlock in Shandong, then we will just follow the trend. If Cui Chengxiu cannot break it, then we will follow the established plan. But no matter what the situation is, we must be vigilant. If Shandong students Chaos, how should the governor's office stabilize the situation?"

"Xiu Zhi is right."

Yuan Keli said with a serious expression: "Let's not talk about the whole of Shandong, let's talk about Denglai and Denglai. Because the Shaofu has newly established a ship cleaning department and wants to increase the construction of shipbuilding industry along the coast, a large number of bankrupt groups have gathered. Denglai can be in chaos. No, Xiyi merchants are going north to Tianjin. If they dare to know that there is chaos in Denglai, who knows what evil thoughts they will have. If they are not of my race, they will have different thoughts!!"

In fact, even if Cui Chengxiu did not come to Shandong, Yuan Keli, who had been dormant for a long time, would still cause trouble in Shandong by continuing to investigate the water transportation case through the Beizhili warehouse deficit case.

The more information he found, the more frightened Yuan Keli felt!

Shandong has a big problem!

And this big problem does not only involve Shandong! !

"Then let me go there in person?"

The scholar lifted his robe and stood up, bowed to Yuan Keli and said: "It just so happens that during this period, the deployment in Qingzhou Mansion will be facilitated, so that even if there are problems, stability can be ensured."

"It's a lot of hard work."

Yuan Keli stood up from his official chair and bowed solemnly: "Xiu Zhi, I'll leave everything to you."

"Don't worry, Dong Weng, I will take care of it."

Seeing this, the scholar said with determination in his eyes: "If anything goes wrong, I am willing to commit suicide to apologize!!"

After the incident in Shandong was over, he recommended Xiu Zhi to the emperor.

When Yuan Keli saw this scene, the hesitation in his heart was completely eliminated at this moment. Perhaps if he joined the Shaofu as an official, he would inevitably be accused of being a favored minister or an official. However, the emperor had high expectations for the Shaofu, and a great man like Xiu Zhi Talent, you shouldn't just do nothing! !

(End of this chapter)