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In the Ming Dynasty, if political opponents were to be impeached, there were usually officials from the Ministry of Education, and the real bosses were only responsible for the mopping up work.

Hidden so deeply that he didn't even come out to clean up the ending, as if he didn't participate in the whole process.

The new dynasty of Datong is a bit embarrassing. The Daoist (Inspectorate) is in the hands of the emperor. He is usually only responsible for investigating corrupt officials and does not get involved in factional disputes in the court at all. The officers of the department have also become overwhelmed. Although the sixth department has been expanded to twelve teachers, they have been deprived of the right to play rumors.

Therefore, the impeachment of political opponents requires personal action, at least someone from one's own faction to be the vanguard.

"Uncle Hui, if you don't make a move at this time, when will you wait? As soon as Gan Tangshu was transferred back to the center, Jiangsu's officialdom was immediately investigated. It is obvious that His Majesty is extremely dissatisfied with those people. Yu Shiqin is indeed an incorruptible person and cannot be found at all." There is a loophole. But Gan Tangshu is different, this person was born as a talented scholar in Fengcheng, and he came from a branch of the already ruined Gan family."

"According to an old friend who passed by Fengcheng, Gan Tangshu built a big house in his hometown and bought many servants from Nanyang. His eldest son even raised two Persian girls, and even raised a troupe in Nanchang for fun. Even His family's ancestral grave has also been repaired in a very luxurious way, and he hired a great scholar to write the epitaph for his deceased mother. By the way, Gan Tangshu also paid for the reconstruction of the Gan's ancestral hall. His family has no business, so where did he get so much money? silver?"

The person who pushed for impeachment was Yang Zhong, the left servant of the Ministry of War.

Li Rixuan shook his head and said, "It's not time to close the net yet, we must kill Yu Shiqin with one blow."

Yang Zhong said: "Getting Gan Tangshu down is equivalent to beheading Yu Shiqin's left and right arms."

Li Rixuan said: "There are too many capable officials under Yu Shiqin's command. Without a Gan Tangshu, it is not considered to cut off his left and right arms. This time in Jiangsu, His Majesty will definitely be disappointed with Yu Shiqin. Don't be in a hurry at this time, because Your Majesty also needs face. , Many officials in Yu Shiqin's line were promoted by His Majesty. His Majesty's face has been disgraced by the handling of Jiangsu officialdom, how can we get into trouble at this time?"

"Then miss the opportunity?" Yang Zhong said angrily.

Li Rixuan said: "When Your Majesty is completely disappointed with them, it's time for us to make a real move."

Li Rixuan consciously thinks comprehensively, but he overestimates his control power, and he can't suppress his party members at all.

A few days later, officials went up for impeachment.

Zhao Han flipped through the impeachment memorial, and laughed angrily: "They are very capable. Since the investigation is so clear, why didn't they report it to the Procuratorate earlier, and have to wait until this time to go directly to the prison?"

Gan Tangshu, who was transferred to the center, was indeed a corrupt official.

Moreover, the greed is extremely hidden. When he was in charge of Jiangsu, he never received a penny of bribes. However, his sons and daughters' in-laws have registered trading companies in Shanghai, and they can often receive orders from the government and get a Huai salt distribution license. For all the operations, Gan Tangshu didn't show up in person, so she could pick herself up at any time.

It's just that his son is really too good at showing off.

That kid has settled in Nanchang for a long time, and when he goes out to the streets, he must sit in a luxurious sedan chair. There are twenty or thirty people in front and back, half of them are Han Chinese hired with money, and half are slaves bought from Nanyang. Those slaves were raised very strong, all armed with sticks, showing off their power and often beating others. He also has an opera troupe, which is not open to the public, and only invites friends to watch operas at home for free.

The government stipulates that land cannot be traded, so the money must be useful. So he started construction, expanded the ancestral house, rebuilt the ancestral hall, and repaired the ancestral grave, for fear that others would not know that his father was a corrupt official.

"Order the Procuratorate to suspend and investigate." Zhao Han gave instructions.

The dignified Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Commerce was invited to drink tea by the Inspectorate.

Gan Tangshu was a decent person, even though she was invited to the Inspectorate, she still seemed calm and unhurried.

"Mr. Gan, please sit down," Dai Wenmeng said, cupping his hands. "Since the establishment of the Inspectorate, Mr. Gan has the highest official rank, and I am honored to be able to receive him in person in my next life. If there is nothing wrong with the investigation, Mr. Gan will definitely return to his post. If... I won't say anything."

Gan Tangshu sat down straightly: "If you have something to say, feel free to ask."

After his partner set up the pen and paper, Dai Wenmeng asked, "Mr. Gan, in his hometown, has he expanded the ancestral house, rebuilt the ancestral hall, and renovated the tombs of several ancestors?"

Gan Tangshu asked back, "Is this not breaking the law?"

Dai Wenmeng asked: "Where did the money come from? I heard that when Lingtang passed away, it cost 300 taels of silver to ask the Confucian to write the inscription."

Gan Tangshu said: "My Gan family has been a prominent family in Fengcheng for a long time. A few years ago, I renovated my ancestral house and dug out several large boxes of silver from the ground."

Good guy, there is no "crime of unidentified origin of huge property" at this time, and a sentence of money buried by the ancestors can fool the past.

Dai Wenmeng asked, "Who were there when the silver was dug out?"

Gan Tangshu replied: "Only my eldest son and second son were present, and the wealth was not disclosed, so there was no publicity at that time."

"Mr. Gan's two young masters dug the foundation themselves when renovating the ancestral house?" Dai Wenmeng asked.

Gan Tangshu said: "I have tried to teach the dogs to do everything by themselves, and not to be a person with four limbs and not working hard."

Dai Wenmeng felt that his IQ was being insulted, so he finally put away his smile, tapped his fingers on the table, and said with a cold expression: "Gan Tangshu, I advise you to be honest. If you confess now, you can be punished lightly. If we find out, we will definitely He will be severely punished!"

Gan Tangshu looked wronged: "It's really the money dug out when renovating the ancestral house. This is the blessing of the ancestors, and I deserve it."

Dai Wenmeng continued to put pressure: "Your hometown, we have sent people to investigate. Your in-laws are called Zhang Wendu, and someone from his business company is also investigating. Do you understand what it means?"

Gan Tangshu said: "The Qing is self-clearing, everyone just go to investigate. My in-laws are businessmen who are dutiful and law-abiding. I was given the 'Yi Shang' waist card, and the Yi Shang plaque is hanging in his home. I am really wronged, and I ask the Procuratorate to find out the truth, and I must be cleared."

"A dead duck with a stubborn mouth, there are times when you cry!" Dai Wenmeng was irritated by the other party's arrogance.

...

When Gan Tangshu was suspended for review, Li Rixuan made a fuss in his own home.

"Liu Zhenfu, bastard... bastard!"

Li Rixuan's arm swept out, and the pen container, inkstone, and pen stand on the table flew to the ground one after another.

Yang Zhong persuaded: "Don't get angry, Uncle Hui. It's a good thing to get a left servant. Gan Tangshu will definitely fall this time."

But Li Rixuan became more and more angry, and cursed: "Idiot, he Liu Zhenfu is an idiot! A corrupt official with such high authority as Gan Tangshu must be exposed at a critical moment in order to wipe out Yu Shiqin's party. What's the point of bringing him down now?" Use? Not only will Yu Shiqin not be implicated, but he will also be vigilant because of this, and he will become more cautious in the future! That bastard Liu Zhenfu said that impeachment is not allowed, so what is he going to do with that memorial? He is buying fame for himself, and he wants to take this opportunity to climb up the ladder!"

Yang Zhong didn't say anything more, because Li Rixuan had hit the mark.

Liu Zhenfu, as the right servant of the Ministry of Finance, has a chance to go up and upright if he overthrows Gan Tangshu, the left servant. Anyway, Gan Tangshu had just been transferred back to the center, and he didn't have a solid foundation in the Ministry of Finance, so he wasn't afraid of offending his colleagues in the Ministry of Finance. In terms of reputation, by bringing down a heavyweight political opponent, Liu Zhenfu can still gain prestige in his own camp.

As for Li Rixuan's long-term plan, is it none of Liu Zhenfu's business?

Li Rixuan's party was originally a loose alliance. In the past, with Li Banghua sitting in charge, it was natural that he was united as one, but who cares about whom now?

My heart is so tired!

Li Rixuan sat down slumped, he felt like a fool, what is the purpose of such intrigue?

He set his sights on his political opponents, and was suddenly stabbed in the back by his teammates. This teammate is challenging his authority, and his words will carry less weight in the future.

...

Yu Shiqin meditated facing the wall at home, which he just learned a few days ago, the cultivation method of the Guiji School of Yangming Xinxue.

Yu Shiqin was greatly shocked by Gan Tangshu's sudden suspension for investigation.

Yu Shiqin hadn't returned to his hometown for many years. He didn't know that Gan Tangshu's son was showing his might in Nanchang city. I also don't know that Gan Tangshu's son is doing a lot of construction work in his hometown in Fengcheng.

He himself is incorruptible and selfless, and he is not greedy for a penny, but he can't stop being powerful, so he thinks that his friends can do the same.

In Yu Shiqin's impression, Gan Tangshu was still that young man with passion for the people. Why did he suddenly have a bad debt?

Thinking of Li Rixuan's constant showing of weakness, and thinking of his growing temper, Yu Shiqin broke out in a cold sweat.

Therefore, Yu Shiqin visited the great Confucianism and began to practice the method of the Guiji School.

Now every night, he has to meditate and reflect on whether he has made any mistakes this day.

I even started to think: what is my heart?

Is it to be under one person, above ten thousand people, to rule over all the ministers of this Great Harmony?

No, that is impossible, the founding emperor would not allow such a courtier to appear.

Then why did I fight with Li Rixuan?

If I can't be a minister of power, why am I seeking power?

My family is a wealthy businessman, and I am not greedy for those few coins.

Not for power, not for money, then what am I doing for?

For the name?

I am an official in the local area, and I am indeed praised by the people. I am honest and selfless, and I am indeed an honest minister in the world. I already have these reputations, so what else do I pursue?

In the dark night, Yu Shiqin suddenly opened his eyes: I will be famous in history, and I will assist the emperor to make great achievements!

Fighting with Li Rixuan's gang of thieves is completely inferior, so what's the use of winning the fight? It's just more beautiful.

I have no shortage of scenery!

Your Majesty is the hero of a generation. Your Majesty wants to create a prosperous world. Your Majesty likes to do things seriously.

Then I don't have to fight anyone, I just work hard.

Yu Shiqin suddenly realized, put on his clothes and went to the study, held a lamp and studied ink, took up a pen and wrote: Husband only does not fight, so no one in the world can compete with him!

On the second day, Yu Shiqin called for Chang Sui and ordered: "Frame this picture and hang it in the middle hall."