Eagle-eyed and wolf-watching

Chapter 1731 Jisoo's Lesson!

As Ye Mingsheng pondered what Murong Yuliang meant, his gaze deepened.

In fact, if we look at it this way, although the specific circumstances of Murong Yuliang's case with Wanfu Bank and Zhang Zhiwen's case with Zhuoxian County are different, they are somewhat similar.

Both cases involved incidents in subordinate units, and both the provincial governor and the provincial governor tried their best to distance themselves from the matter. The difference was that Zhuoxian was a key project overseen by Zhang Zhiwen, so Zhang Zhiwen, who could no longer distance himself from the matter, could only settle for second best and try to clear his name as much as possible.

Murong Yuliang still harbored illusions, trying to convince himself that he was really just conducting an inspection!

Thinking of this, a cold smile appeared on Ye Mingsheng's face. Sun Wenheng, Liu Yufeng, and Wei Gaojie were all recommended by him, Murong Yuliang. At the time, some people had suspected whether there was some improper relationship between Murong Yuliang and Sun Wenheng. He had also sent people to investigate, but there was no substantial evidence.

Ye Mingsheng also wanted to express his belief that he trusts those he employs and does not employ those he does not trust. Since he had decided to employ Murong Yuliang, he would give him full trust. Therefore, he approved Murong Yuliang's recommendation and allowed these people to take up their positions.

In fact, the Joint Operations Office had previously reported to me that Murong Yuliang held absolute power in the Jianghuai region, and many officials chose to attach themselves to him for promotion and wealth. Therefore, although Jianghuai was part of the Great Qian Dynasty, a small group centered around Murong Yuliang had already emerged in the region…

The people Murong Yuliang just mentioned in his memorial—Liu Yufeng, the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner of Jiangnan; Wei Gaojie, the Provincial Administration Commissioner of Huainan; and Sun Wenheng, the general manager of Wanfu Bank—were all core members of this small group, Murong Yuliang's trusted confidants and right-hand men.

Therefore, now that these three people are in trouble, if you say that Murong Yuliang was just negligent, that's obviously a lie!

Although Murong Yuliang feigned magnanimity by requesting the court to send an imperial envoy to Jianghuai to conduct an investigation and even offered to resign from his position as governor of Jianghuai, this was precisely Murong Yuliang's hypocrisy.

Murong Yuliang firmly controls the Provincial Administration Commission and the Provincial Surveillance Commission in Jianghuai. Therefore, even if you send an imperial envoy to Jiangnan, it will be difficult to stir up any trouble or find any useful information in his Jianghuai territory. In the end, what you find is very likely to be what Murong Yuliang wants you to find.

As for his decision to resign as governor of Jianghuai, Murong Wangliang was likely even more confident. He was well aware that the imperial treasury was currently strained, so at such a critical juncture, Jiangnan absolutely could not afford any trouble.
Under Murong Yuliang's rule for the past two years, the Jianghuai region has seen increasingly better economic development, with tax revenue reaching record highs. It is undoubtedly the primary economic pillar of the Great Qian Dynasty. Therefore, Murong Yuliang may have believed that as the Jianghuai governor who laid the foundation for the prosperity of Jiangnan, he could pass through smoothly as long as he did not make any fundamental mistakes.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this mentality that Murong Yuliang, on the one hand, implied in his memorial that he was unaware of the Wanfu Bank affair and only bore responsibility for oversight; on the other hand, he sincerely admitted his mistakes, attempting to project a humble attitude towards Ye Mingsheng…
After understanding Murong Yuliang's psychology, Ye Mingsheng's eyes became even more profound.

Over the years, Ye Mingsheng has outwardly trusted Murong Yuliang completely, and he has adopted all the candidates Murong Yuliang recommended. Liu Yufeng, Wei Gaojie, and Sun Wenheng, who are now in trouble, were all candidates he recommended back then. The officials in the court are also amazed by Ye Mingsheng's trust in Murong Yuliang.

However, Ye Mingsheng always kept an eye on Murong Yuliang in private. Murong Yuliang was surrounded not only by people from the Joint Operations Department but also by people from the Internal Security Department, who reported Murong Yuliang's situation to Ye Mingsheng in real time.

The reports from these people reveal that Murong Yuliang, who became the governor of Jianghuai, has lowered his standards for himself compared to when he was the provincial governor of Jiyu. Although Murong Yuliang was not idle when he was in Jiyu, the problem in Jiangnan has become much more serious.

Five mistresses have been discovered so far, including Chen Mengmeng, a renowned courtesan from Jiangnan. Chen Mengmeng is famous for her beauty, and it is said that many men in Jiangnan want to have her. However, Chen Mengmeng is now being taken by the old man Murong Yuliang. The imperial guards even reported to Ye Mingsheng that Chen Mengmeng has made Murong Yuliang very happy, and he spends a lot of money on her. Not only that, but Murong Yuliang, in order to defeat her, has even taken drugs to revitalize his sexual prowess despite his advanced age.

Although Ye Mingsheng had noticed the problem before, he didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, Jiangnan was a place of extravagance and debauchery, with entertainment methods that were arguably the best in the world, enough to make one forget all their troubles. And Murong Yuliang, as the governor of Jianghuai, held immense power and was quite imposing; some indulgence was inevitable…
Ye Mingsheng had actually anticipated this when he appointed him as the governor of Jianghuai. In fact, let alone Murong Yuliang, Ye Mingsheng did not think any of the officials in the Daqian Dynasty could remain unmoved, endure loneliness, and restrain their desires.

So at the time, Ye Mingsheng turned a blind eye. He believed that Murong Yuliang, his father-in-law, was no young upstart and would know his limits in such matters, so as not to go too far and cause a bad impact. In addition, as long as the economy of Jiangnan was well managed and funds were continuously supplied to the court, Ye Mingsheng could pretend not to know. After all, if the water is too clear, there will be no fish. Under such an organizational structure, it is really too difficult for a person to stick to his original intention from beginning to end.

But now it seems that I overestimated Murong Yuliang. Even if Wanfu Bank only has a deficit of 300,000 taels of silver, it is still a very bad thing. Although the government has blocked the news, which of those merchants is not well-informed?

This matter cannot be hidden from them at all; the negative impact has already been caused, so this matter must be thoroughly investigated!

Although Ye Mingsheng had openly ordered the cabinet to send an imperial envoy to investigate.

However, Ye Mingsheng did not have high hopes for the imperial envoy in name only. After all, this was in Jiangnan, which was essentially Murong Yuliang's territory. It would be very difficult for him to find fault with the envoy.

Ye Mingsheng is now pinning his hopes on the Internal Security Department and the Joint Investigation Department, hoping they can uncover the truth as soon as possible and safeguard the business environment in Jiangnan...

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Yijing Medical College

In a classroom, Bae Ji-soo, standing on the podium, looked at the dozens of female students in the room and earnestly began to speak:
"The five internal organs—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys—are responsible for storing vital essence, while the six viscera—stomach, gallbladder, large intestine, small intestine, and bladder—are responsible for transforming waste. Meridians are the channels through which qi and blood circulate, including the twelve regular meridians and collateral vessels, connecting all the internal organs and tissues of the body and regulating your entire body!"

"This is the theory of viscera and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The human body's meridians are divided into main meridians, collateral meridians, as well as the twelve divergent meridians, the twelve muscle meridians, and the twelve cutaneous regions!"

After speaking, Bae Ji-soo noticed a female student sitting at the back of the class, yawning listlessly. Bae Ji-soo then flicked her jade finger, and a piece of chalk landed precisely on the girl's desk, making a crisp sound as they collided.

The girl who had been yawning immediately snapped out of it and sat up straight. Bae Jisoo then said seriously:
"Ma Xiaofang, you need to pay attention in class and get a good rest at night. Don't doze off in class!"

Upon hearing this, the female student named Ma Xiaofang also spoke up:
"Sir, I understand! I just had insomnia last night and didn't sleep well."

Hearing Ma Xiaofang say this, Pei Zhixiu continued to advise her:
"You all know the rules of medical school: if you fail the monthly exams for three consecutive months, you'll be expelled from medical school. Ma Xiaofang, you've already failed the monthly exams for two months in a row. If you fail this month too, you know what awaits you..."

"I don't want to say anything more. Your parents went through a lot to send you here, so you must study hard!" Hearing Pei Zhixiu's admonition, Ma Xiaofang didn't seem to listen, but given Pei Zhixiu's position as a teacher, she didn't dare to disobey and could only nod and say:

"Sir, I'm sure I'll pass this month!"

Pei Zhixiu looked at the confident Ma Xiaofang and knew that the girl hadn't listened to her. Although she felt a little helpless, Pei Zhixiu didn't want to waste too much class time, so she continued to teach the dozens of female students.

Most of the female students listened attentively in class. Most of them came from poor backgrounds and their families were not wealthy. So, if they did not study at the medical school and became female doctors, their future would either be to become concubines for rich men or to marry an ordinary man and be confined to their families for the rest of their lives.

Therefore, for these female students, becoming a female doctor is an opportunity to change their destiny, so everyone cherishes this opportunity. People like Ma Xiaofang who don't listen to the lectures are a very small minority. Most people listen to the lectures and take notes at the same time, afraid of missing any knowledge points that Pei Zhixiu has mentioned.

After speaking for about half an hour, Bae Ji-soo, following the medical school's regulations, took a 15-minute break to let everyone drink some water and use the restroom.

Fifteen minutes later, the lesson resumed, and Bae Ji-soo keenly noticed that the students sitting in the last row seemed to be behaving strangely...
After carefully examining the students in the last row, Bae Ji-soo pointed to one of them and said:
"Please stand up, student!"

At Bae Ji-soo's request, a handsome young man stood up somewhat awkwardly, drawing everyone's attention. Their gazes were a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and confusion.

Looking at the male student who had just sneaked in during his break, Bae Jisoo asked calmly:
"What's your name?"

Although somewhat embarrassed after being discovered, the male student still answered honestly:
"Replying to Mr. Pei, my name is Xu Hetu!"

"Xu Hetu, are you a student of this academy?"

"Yes, I'm from Class 3, Grade B!"

Upon hearing this, Bae Ji-soo gave the young man a deep look, then said in a low voice:
"Since you are a student of this college, you should know that male students are prohibited from coming to harass us."

"Mr. Pei, I didn't come here to bother you. I just want to learn medicine from you!"

"Since you are a student of this academy, you naturally have teachers to teach you. Why do you need to come and learn from me?"

Faced with Pei Zhixiu's question, the young man named Xu Hetu was momentarily speechless. Seeing that he remained silent, Pei Zhixiu directly gave the order:
"Leave the classroom now, and I will instruct you to report this behavior to the academy!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hetu became somewhat flustered and quickly tried to explain:

"Mr. Pei, please listen to me. I'm not here to harass you. I genuinely want to learn medicine from you. My teacher, Wang Dexiang, is highly skilled, but he's not an expert in gynecology. As everyone knows, Mr. Pei, you are the best gynecologist in the academy, so I want to learn gynecology from you..."

Before Xu Hetu could finish speaking, the female students in the classroom began to berate him, calling him shameless for a grown man talking about gynecology. Pei Zhixiu, looking at his sincere expression, asked with some curiosity:

"What are you, a man, doing studying gynecology?"

"Reporting to Mr. Pei, although I am a man, my mother suffers from gynecological diseases. My father joined the army at an early age and died in the war. My mother raised me alone, which was very hard and caused her to develop many health problems. I embarked on the path of studying medicine because I wanted to cure my mother's illness and restore her health!"

Seeing Xu Hetu's sincere and earnest demeanor, Pei Zhixiu, a mother herself, was somewhat moved by his filial piety and immediately asked again:

Where does your mother live?

Upon hearing Pei Zhixiu's question, Xu Hetu quickly replied:
"My mother lives in a small village next to Yijing!"

"I will come to the academy to attend classes in three days. Bring your mother with you then, and I will show her to you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hetu was overjoyed and immediately bowed deeply to Pei Zhixiu, saying:

"Thank you, Mr. Pei!"

"You can leave now. I will report your behavior today to the academy truthfully!"

Hearing Pei Zhixiu say that, Xu Hetu looked somewhat embarrassed, but he still bowed deeply to Pei Zhixiu again and left the classroom.

After Xu Hetu left, Pei Zhixiu continued teaching the female students. While Ye Mingsheng was away on inspection tours, besides caring for her son and daughter, she devoted most of her energy to nurturing these girls. She hoped they would inherit her mantle, saving lives and caring for more people, thus atoneing for her past sins…