Chapter 110
When Uncle Shi dismounted, he gave them a cold look and said, "I have been ordered to investigate the case. Open the door quickly. If you disobey the emperor's order, you will be executed."
Two. When the boy heard this, he was even more frightened. They shouted: "You gangsters, how dare you falsely preach the imperial edict, this is a capital crime!"
When Uncle Shi heard this, he sneered. He pulled out his riding crop, struck one of the boys on the body, and shouted: "If you don't open the door, break it open."
The boy was whipped and rolled all over the floor, wailing in pain. Another boy was frightened and frightened, and asked tremblingly: "Your Majesty the Queen? Are you from the Great Yan Dynasty?"
Shi Shuyu looked at him with cold eyes and said: "That's right. We are here to check for corrupt elements under the order of Her Majesty the Queen. If you know who you are, open the door quickly, otherwise don't blame us for being rude."
< br>When the boy heard this, his face turned as pale as paper. He knew how powerful the Great Yan Dynasty was, and he also knew that their visit this time was definitely not a good one. He trembled and said: "But...but this is the territory of the Qing Dynasty..."
Shi Shuyu sneered and said: "The Qing Dynasty? It will become history soon. Now, give it to me Open the door!”
With his order, the soldiers of the White Horse Army took action quickly. They broke open the door, poured into the house, and began a vigorous search of the house. The two boys stood there blankly, watching helplessly as their master was ransacked and arrested, their hearts filled with endless fear and despair.
During this house raid, the White Horse Army led by Shi Shuyu showed amazing efficiency and combat effectiveness. They quickly surrounded the families involved in the procurement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and searched and arrested them one by one. But those disciples who originally enjoyed the glory and wealth are now like bereaved dogs, running around trying to avoid this disaster.
However, they still cannot escape the fate. Under the iron heel of the White Horse Army, they were arrested one by one and awaited legal sanctions. Emperor Qianlong was sitting in the main hall, silently watching all this happen, with an indescribable complex emotion welling up in his heart.
He knew that this house raid was not only a blow to the corrupt elements of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also a heavy blow to the Qing Dynasty. He understood that his empire was already on the verge of collapse and could collapse at any time. And Li Qingge, this seemingly gentle woman, has the power and determination to overthrow the Qing Dynasty.
He sighed secretly in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. He knew that he could no longer prevent all of this from happening, and could only wait silently for fate to unfold. In this torrent of history, he may be just an insignificant passerby, but Li Qingge is the real master.
Hmph, do you think this is the territory of the Qing Dynasty? "Shi Shuyu's lips curled up into a sneer, and the voice was like the biting cold wind in winter, coldly penetrating the air, "It won't be long before this land, which once belonged to the Qing Dynasty, will change hands. Become the territory of my Great Yan Dynasty. "His eyes flashed with undoubted determination, which was an absolute confidence in the future and an indifference that everything in front of him was about to become a thing of the past.
He waved his hand gently, and there was something in his movement. With irresistible majesty, he ordered: "Come here, open the door for me and rush in! "As his words fell, a group of soldiers in blood-colored military uniforms responded quickly. Their steps were neat and their momentum was like a rainbow, like an unstoppable torrent, rushing straight towards the seemingly solid but crumbling door of the house.
At this time, deep in the house, Wu Yahaiwang, the patriarch of the Wuya clan, was sitting around a carved pear wood table with his two sons and four grandsons. The table was filled with exquisite dishes, and the gold and silver utensils shone dazzlingly in the sun, but they failed to dispel the gloom in Wu Yahaiwang's heart. Since Emperor Qianlong began to severely inspect the Ministry of Internal Affairs, although the Wuya family was not affected because they carried the flag in the early years and were the natal family of the late emperor's biological mother, their greed for money over the years was like a heavy shackle, which made his heart unable to rest at ease. Sleepless day and night.
Over the past month or so, Wu Yahaiwang's face has become thinner and thinner, his eye sockets are sunken, and his eyes are full of worry and uneasiness. The chopsticks in his hand gently fiddled with the rice in the bowl, but he barely tasted a bite. Seeing this, the eldest son raised a contemptuous smile and said, "Amma, why are you so worried? Our Wuya family is a descendant, and the blood of the Wuya family flows in the emperor's body. Even if we are really found out. On top of that, thinking of the kindness of the late Queen Xiao Gongren, the emperor will not be harsh on us."
The second son followed closely and echoed: "Yes, Ah. Ma, it has been more than 40 years since we, the Wuya clan, broke away from Baoyi slavery. Now in the eyes of outsiders, we are serious bannermen. Who would bother to delve into the old accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs? What's more, many of the evidences have been used by us? You can rest assured that it will be destroyed."
Wu Yahaiwang frowned when he heard this and sighed, his voice full of helplessness: "You are still young and do not understand the pros and cons. Relationship. The emperor lives a luxurious life and spends money like water. Therefore, when making purchases, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not let go of any advantage it can take, but the current situation is different, and the south has been occupied. During the occupation of the Great Yan Dynasty, all the financial resources in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were lost, and the treasury was empty. The emperor had to start increasing revenue and cutting expenditures, and carefully checked the accounts. As a result, the various shortcomings of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were revealed. "
His words revealed deep worries, and he continued: "You have some understanding of the emperor's temperament. When he is happy, he can lift you to the sky, and when he is dissatisfied, he can put you down. You stepped into the dust. Now that the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are exposed, once the emperor becomes angry, it will be difficult to get through this. "
When the eldest son heard this, a trace of indignation flashed across his face and he said: "This is all the fault of Queen Dayan. Her constant fighting with the Qing Dynasty has resulted in a emptiness of the imperial court's finances. Otherwise, how could we have encountered such a disaster?"
Wu Ya Hai Wang Yao He shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "It's useless to complain, and it's useless to be resentful. The Great Yan Dynasty has become a climate, and the emperor is helpless, let alone us? But you don't have to worry too much, we have been away from the wrapping for more than forty years. Pass We have established an intricate network of relationships through marriage, and they are very intricate. Even if things really break out, the emperor will not exterminate our clan..."
Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door. Tube Jia ran in in a panic, his face pale and panting: "Master, it's not good, there are officers and soldiers outside the door..."
"Officers and soldiers?" Wu Yahaiwang's face turned pale instantly, as if a sudden A piece of white paper, bloodless. Could it be that the emperor really found out about the Wu Ya clan? An indescribable fear surged in his heart, and the fear was like ice, freezing his blood instantly.
"What's going on? Where did the officers and soldiers come from? Are they the Ouchi guards?" the eldest son asked eagerly, with a bit of trembling in his voice.
The housekeeper shook his head, with a hint of panic in his voice: "No, they are wearing very strange clothes, and their pigtails are not tied up. They are an army wearing blood-colored military uniforms."
"Blood-colored without pigtails Army? This..." Wu Yahaiwang and his children and grandchildren looked at each other, filled with doubts and fears. Since the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, strict orders have been issued to shave off the hair. Now that the Qing Dynasty has been in the Central Plains for nearly a hundred years, how can there still be troops without braids?
“Let’s go and see what’s going on.” Wu Yahaiwang suppressed the fear in his heart and tried to calm himself down. He stood up, led his children and grandchildren out of the restaurant, walked through the winding corridors, and came to the front hall.
At this time, Shi Shuyu had led the white horse army to break through the door. They passed through many courtyards and came to the main hall. Along the way, you can see majestic pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, resplendent in gold and green, all reflecting the style and luxury of the Wuya family. However, behind this luxury, there is unspeakable fear and uneasiness.
Shi Shuyu glanced at everyone in the hall, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. His eyes revealed an irresistible majesty and strength, as if he could see through all hypocrisy and pretense. He spoke slowly, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice: "Wuya Haiwang, do you know your guilt?"
When Wu Yahaiwang heard this, his heart trembled, but he still managed to remain calm on the surface. He raised his hands and asked, "What do you mean by this, sir? I, the Wu Ya clan, am a descendant of the Qing Dynasty and have always been loyal. What crime do I have to commit?"
Shi Shuyu sneered and said: "Loyal? Humph, you guys are greedy for money. You are lining your own pockets and pretending to be loyal? Today, on the orders of Queen Dayan, I am here to search your property and arrest you!"
As his words fell, a group of people dressed in blood-colored military uniforms appeared. The soldiers quickly stepped forward and surrounded Wu Yahaiwang and his children and grandchildren. There was a cold murderous intent in their eyes, as if they would tear the people in front of them into pieces at any time.
Seeing this, Wu Yahaiwang felt a desperate fear in his heart. He knew that he could no longer escape. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said slowly: "Sir, we are willing to hand over all our property and silver, just asking you to let us live."
However, Shi Shuyu just gave him a cold look, and then waved his hand, indicating to the soldiers to take them away. There was an irresistible majesty in his voice: "The silver you have been greedy for is the people's wealth and anointing, and it must be returned in full. As for your life and death, it depends on the judgment of Queen Dayan."
As the soldiers approached, Wu Yahaiwang and his children and grandchildren were escorted out one by one. Their eyes were full of fear and despair, as if they were being pushed into an endless abyss. Shi Shuyu stood there, watching all this coldly, his heart full of expectations and determination for the future. He knew that the future of the Great Yan Dynasty would be even more brilliant and brilliant.
Walking into the majestic main hall, Li Qingge seemed to have traveled through time and space, returning to that prosperous and complicated era. Inside the main hall, the decoration is simple yet luxurious, and every detail reveals the nobility and taste of the owner. The seats are all carefully carved from the finest rosewood and huanghuali wood. The wood is delicate, the texture is clear, and it exudes a light aroma, making people intoxicated involuntarily. These woods have been high-end products reserved for nobles since ancient times, especially Hainan huanghuali and small-leaf rosewood. They are almost exclusively used by the royal family and clan members, symbolizing supreme honor and status.
However, Li Qingge felt a sneer in his heart. The Wuya family, a family that was once famous for having a queen mother, now dares to openly use these expensive woods. It is really audacious. She couldn't help but think that although Wu Ya was related to the royal family, she had a bad relationship with the late emperor and did not receive special favor. Now, for them to be so public, they are undoubtedly seeking their own death.
After a while, the door curtain of the inner room was gently opened, and Wu Yahaiwang's family slowly walked out. When Wu Yahaiwang saw Shi Shuyu, he had a look of astonishment on his face. Apparently he did not expect the sudden visit of Generalissimo Da Yan. He quickly adjusted his mood, put on a smile and asked: "I wonder where your lord comes from? Whose orders did you take?"
Shi Shuyu replied coldly: "I am the Great Yan Bingma Da. Marshal, this time we are here to recover the stolen money on the orders of Her Majesty the Queen." His voice was low and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.
"Queen of Great Yan?" Wu Yahaiwang's face changed suddenly when he heard this. He was shocked and angry, "Qing and Great Yan are two different countries. How dare you abuse your power? Are you not afraid that I, the Emperor of Qing, will be blamed for destroying the two countries?" Is the country’s peace?”
Shi Shuyu sneered, with disdain and ridicule in his eyes: “You are almost in the Qing Dynasty. If it is destroyed, how can we talk about peace? The Wu Ya family used the power of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to seize countless coins from the Mo Palace. I am ordered to come and collect them. Anyone who dares to stop them will be killed without mercy."
Before he finished speaking, Shi Shu Yu shouted loudly: "Detain them all!" His voice was like thunder, making the entire main hall seem to tremble.
Although the Wuya clan is a descendant of the Qing Dynasty, it is not a descendant of the Great Yan. Although they have produced many queens and queen mothers, in Li Qingge's eyes, anyone who dares to steal the people's wealth and anointment will definitely be punished. The movements of the White Horse Army were as fast as lightning. By the time Wu Yahaiwang and his children and grandchildren reacted, their hands were already tightly cuffed with silver handcuffs.
Wu Yahaiwang shouted angrily: "You are too presumptuous! We, the Wu Ya clan, are bannermen, and the emperor's blood is also flowing from our family. How dare you treat us like this?" His voice was filled with emotion. Anger and unwillingness, but more fear and helplessness.
Shi Shuyu said expressionlessly: "No matter how many merits your family has, or how close your relationship with the emperor is, corruption is a crime, and crimes must be punished, and I, the King of Heaven, are no exception." His voice was calm and firm, revealing the intolerance of A questionable sense of justice.
After speaking, he took out the small red notebook he carried with him. This is the evidence that Li Qingge sent people to Beijing to investigate in advance and secretly recorded the evidence. Those clansmen and corrupt officials who had nothing to do with their corpses did not take any precautions because no one knew that Queen Dayan and the Emperor of Qing were biological father and daughter, nor did they know that Queen Dayan was going to control the country of Qing Dynasty. Their corruption crimes were all clearly discovered by Li Qingge and recorded in this small red notebook.
Li Qingge knew that the Ministry of Internal Affairs was the hardest hit area for corruption, so he ordered people to closely monitor these families who had escaped from their cloaked status. Nothing they did could escape Li Qingge's eyes. Shi Shuyu looked at the records in the red notebook and sneered: "What a Wuya clan, who has served the royal family for more than a hundred years for several generations, and yet he has embezzled no less than ten million taels of silver. He is really a good slave of the Aixinjueluo clan. !”
When he heard the number “ten million taels”, Wu Yahaiwang’s face instantly turned pale, as if all his strength had been drained away. He screamed: "You are talking nonsense! Where did the tens of millions of taels of silver come from? Even if we sell our whole family, it won't be worth this amount!" His voice was full of despair and unwillingness.
"I won't shed tears until I see the coffin!" Shi Shuyu didn't want to talk nonsense to him anymore, and directly ordered the house to be searched. "Come here, search carefully! Dig the ground three feet and don't miss a single spot!" He His voice revealed unquestionable majesty and determination.
All the white horse soldiers said that confiscating homes was their specialty. They searched everywhere like locusts passing through a border, leaving no corner untouched. After a while, boxes of gold and silver jewelry, antique calligraphy and paintings, and silver notes appeared in front of Shi Shuyu. The wealth piled up in mountains was dazzling.
The deputy general reported: "Marshal, not counting antiques, calligraphy, paintings, farm buildings and other items, there are more than 2.4 million taels of gold and silver alone." His voice revealed shock and disbelief.
"More than two million and four hundred thousand?" Shi Shuyu said sarcastically, "enough to build a mausoleum for the Qing emperor." His voice revealed his deep contempt for Wu Ya's corruption. .
The construction of the imperial mausoleum is the No. 1 project of the dynasty, and each one costs a huge amount of money. However, no matter how extravagant it is, the average construction expenditure is only a little over 2 million taels. Wuya Haiwang turned pale with fright and screamed: "This is the money we Wuya clan members have saved through years of hard work, not stolen money!" His voice was full of fear and unwillingness. Shi Shuyu sneered again and again: "You are banner people. You can't make money in business. You can only make a living by collecting rent from paving the fields. How can you save so much money? Even if you really have two million taels of business for several generations, it should be all How can the total assets have so much liquid cash? With two million taels of liquid cash, the assets must exceed ten million!" His voice revealed a profound insight into Wu Ya's corruption.
Liquid cash and total assets are different. Just like in the stock market in previous generations, only a handful of companies with a market capitalization of hundreds of billions could spend 10 billion in cash at once. The total assets of a family or company can also be inferred by the amount of liquid cash. In ancient times, wealthy and powerful families knew well that eggs should not be put in one basket, and would buy properties separately in order to spread risks. Land, shops, jewelry, antiques, and cash each account for a portion. The total wealth of a family can also be roughly inferred from the amount of cash.
Li Qingge once told Shi Shuyu these truths. Shi Shuyu used this knowledge flexibly in the process of searching the house, and his calculations based on the current cash flow were almost accurate. It can be seen that searching homes is a technical job, and professional things must be done by professional people.
At this time, Wu Yahaiwang's eldest son was so anxious that he almost cried: "This is the hard-earned money of our ancestors, you can't take it away!" They struggled desperately to break free, but the handcuffs were made of pure Steel is extremely hard, so where can it break easily? Before they could pounce on them, they were pinned down by the white horse soldiers on the left and right.
Shi Shuyu seemed to have heard a joke and couldn't help laughing: "The shamelessness of turning corrupt money into hard-earned money is really unmatched! Someone give this group of people who don't know how to live or die. Look at the color of the things!" His voice revealed his deep contempt and anger towards Wu Ya's corruption.
Hearing this order, several white horse soldiers took action at the same time, rounding their palms and hitting Wuya Haiwang and others in the face. Just hearing a series of firecracker-like sounds, the faces of Wu Yahaiwang and others suddenly swelled up as if they had been kicked "beyond recognition", and they had to use Tang Bohu's "Return Me Piao Piao Fist" to cure it. They were beaten until their mouths and noses were bleeding, and they cried out to see the emperor.
However, Shi Shuyu smiled disdainfully: "Her Majesty the Queen personally ordered the house to be searched, not to mention the emperor, even if the Jade Emperor came, it would be useless. Continue to copy, hurry up, we have to rush to the next house later. " His voice revealed unquestionable majesty and determination.
Following Shi Shuyu’s order, the white horse troops responded. Like devils in hell, they opened secret rooms and secret compartments one after another and took out Wu Ya's hidden money one by one. Those gold and silver treasures shone dazzlingly in the sun, but they could no longer illuminate Wu Ya's future. Their glory and glory completely collapsed at this moment.
Until the deepest part of the cesspool, everyone was rummaging through it in disgust, and finally even the gold hidden in the filth was mercilessly scooped out. Despair finally appeared on the faces of those who were once proud. look. Their eyes were empty, as if all the life had been drained away, leaving only endless darkness and despair. At this moment, the hearts of the Wu Ya family felt as if they were being pressed down by a huge boulder, so heavy that they could hardly breathe. There was only one thought echoing in their hearts: It's over, it's really over this time, all the glory and wealth have disappeared like smoke and can never be restored.
The raiding party poured into Wu Ya's mansion like a tide, sparing every corner. The exquisite porcelain, precious calligraphy and paintings, and sparkling jewelry were registered one by one, and then disappeared without a trace. Taken away without mercy. And all this is just the beginning. Subsequently, the Gaojia family, Jinjia family and other Household Affairs families whose flags were raised were like dominoes, being ripped off one after another. The once prominent and wealthy families were wiped out overnight. What? There is nothing left.
When all the accounts were summarized and presented in front of Qianlong, his eyes widened instantly, as if his eyeballs were about to break through the limitations of their sockets and burst out. He was breathing heavily, his lips were trembling, and his voice was filled with incredible shock: "Six hundred and eighty million taels of silver? God, how can there be so much? This... this is simply an astronomical figure!"
Qianlong originally thought that the last house confiscation operation had allowed him to see what real wealth was, and also made him think that it was the limit. He never thought that the White Horse Army sent by Li Qingge could find such amazing wealth from these seemingly drained families. This more than 600 million yuan is equivalent to 20 times the national fiscal revenue. It is a figure that he has never dreamed of.
"These slaves actually took so much money from me!" Qianlong's face was horribly gloomy, like a rag that had been stepped on so hard that it was about to split. His voice also became hoarse, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his throat, "Are there any mistakes in these accounts? I...I can't believe it!"
Li Qingge stood aside with a calm expression. Ru Shui, as if all this was within her expectation. She replied calmly: "The White Horse Army is a professional team of confiscationers. Your Majesty has no need to doubt their experience and ability. During the Great War, they were responsible for confiscating land and attacking landlords and gentry. This time, they also It will not go wrong either. "
Qianlong was so angry that his breathing became rapid, as if there was a fire burning in his chest and it would burst out at any time. When Li Yu next to him saw Qianlong like this, he turned pale with fright and trembled all over. He wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in. He knew that Qianlong's current state was too terrible, and countless people would die this time.
Li Qingge did not seem to feel Qianlong's anger. She said calmly: "Everything that needs to be copied has been copied. It depends on what your Majesty will do next. Whether to kill or retain is entirely up to Your Majesty. One word.”
"Dispose of it?" Qianlong roared, "How else to deal with it? They have stolen so much money from me, and even if they die a hundred times, it won't be enough!" His eyes flashed with fierce murderous intent, as if he wanted to swallow up the whole world. "Li Yu, please pass on my decree that anyone involved in corruption , all families will be confiscated, men, women, old and young, no one will be spared! Anyone who embezzles more than one million taels will be decapitated with three thousand knives. "
Qianlong's voice was in the air! echoed in the palace, with unquestionable majesty. This time, he finally showed the majesty of the emperor's wrath, laying down millions of corpses, making those who once thought they could get away with it feel unprecedented fear.
Li Qingge listened to Qianlong's roar, but there was no big disturbance in his heart. She thought for a while and said: "Let's not talk about other families, the Wuya family can be open to one side. The adult men will be beheaded as a warning to others; the rest will be exiled to Beihai and will never be allowed to return to Beijing. In this way, everyone can be frightened. , and can preserve the bloodline of the Wuya family."
"Your Majesty, this..." Li Yu looked at Qianlong in embarrassment, not knowing what to do. He knew that Qianlong had always had special feelings for the Wuya family. After all, his biological mother was also a member of the Wuya family. However, this corruption case is so huge that if we don’t punish it severely, it may be difficult to convince the public.
Qianlong looked at Li Qingge and couldn't help but sigh. He thought that Li Qingge interceded for the Wu Ya clan because he remembered that the late emperor's biological mother was also a member of the Wu Ya clan, and he also had the blood of the Wu Ya clan in his body. He felt that Li Qingge valued family ties, which was a good thing. After all, if you are gentle with the Wu Ya clan today, you won't be too harsh on the Aixinjueluo clan when you take over the Qing Dynasty in the future.
So, he nodded and said: "Just do as Queen Dayan wants. Spare the lives of Wu Ya's family members, and execute everyone else. This will not only show my kindness, but also shock everyone."< br>
However, Qianlong did not know that the reason why Li Qingge was soft-hearted was not because of his concubine Wu Ya, but because of another person of the Wu Ya family - Wu Ya Zhaohui. Zhaohui was a famous general in the Qianlong Dynasty, a grandson of Concubine De, and the general who had recovered the most territory in China in history. He led the Qing army in bloody battles in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains many times, and finally recovered more than one million square kilometers of land in the northwest. His achievements are passed down through the ages.
Li Qingge couldn't help but feel a sense of respect in his heart when he thought of General Zhaohui's illustrious military exploits and his efforts for the Qing Dynasty. She knew that General Zhaohui passed away last year due to the recurrence of an old injury. If he killed the entire Wuya clan at this time, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the heroes? Remembering the kindness of General Zhaohui for protecting nearly one-sixth of the land of China, we must also preserve the blood of his descendants.
Although Qianlong spared the Wuya clan and did not massacre the whole family, Wuyahaiwang and others, who were sentenced to be beheaded and abandoned the market, still cursed Qianlong for being mean, unkind, and cruel before they died. Their curses were like sharp blades, piercing Qianlong's heart and making him even more angry.
Qianlong was even more furious when he heard these curses. He felt that these people were like dogs biting Lu Dongbin and did not recognize good people's hearts. Wu Ya has been greedy for tens of millions of taels of silver from me. I am already very merciful without destroying your entire clan. You still dare to scold me. You are really looking for death!
Qianlong was furious, and the consequences were serious. He originally wanted to punish Wu Ya clan severely, but because he had already decreed the exile of Wu Ya clan's family, it was inconvenient to change the order overnight. But he really couldn't swallow this breath. Therefore, he ordered to disqualify General Zhaohui from enjoying the Ancestral Temple and moved his tablet out of the Ancestral Temple.
Being entitled to enjoy the Ancestral Temple is the highest honor for an ancient minister. There is no higher honor than this. The Qing Dynasty had very strict requirements for qualifications to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Even the iron-hatted prince might not be able to obtain this honor. It is even more difficult for Han Chen to get this honor. Throughout the more than two hundred years of the Qing Dynasty's history, only Zhang Tingyu, a veteran of the three dynasties, was a Han Chinese worthy of enjoying the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
During his lifetime, General Zhaohui made great efforts for the integrity and unity of the country’s territorial sovereignty. It is natural that he deserves to enjoy the Ancestral Temple. However, he never expected that his descendants' actions would cause him to be humiliated after his death, and he would lose the highest honor he had gained during his lifetime of fighting.
However, things in the world always have misfortunes and blessings. After Li Qingge took over the Qing Dynasty and unified the north and the south, he remembered General Zhaohui's achievements and ordered that he be worthy of his own Ancestral Temple. General Zhaohui lost the ancestral temple of Qianlong, the last monarch of the Qing Dynasty, but he got a ride on the founder of the Great Yan Dynasty. The ups and downs of his life after his death are also very rare.
Later, many generations of monarchs in the Yan Dynasty did not allow the second Manchu to enjoy the Ancestral Temple. General Zhaohui therefore became the only Manchu in the Dayan Dynasty who was worthy of enjoying the Ancestral Temple, and his reputation and honor were eternally praised.
In the previous dynasty, Qianlong set off one storm after another regarding the issue of corruption in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In the harem, unprecedented changes occurred due to the gathering of the Queen Mother, the concubines and Princess He Jing.
One afternoon, the sun shines through the clouds and shines on the golden tiles of the Forbidden City, shining with dazzling light. Qianlong and Li Qingge were discussing the process of abdicating the throne in the imperial study, preparing to complete the final step of the handover. Li Qingge is as cunning as a fox and is well versed in modern publicity and marketing. She used various deception methods to make Qianlong agree to her request in a daze.
However, Qianlong's attitude was very tough on two things. One of them is what to do with He Shen after he reaches the Zen position. He Shen, this once powerful minister, has now become a thorn in Qianlong's heart. He committed corruption, accepted bribes, and formed cliques for personal gain. His crimes were extremely heinous. Qianlong knew that if he didn't deal with him, he might not be able to explain to the world.
However, He Shen was promoted by him after all, and he had done a lot for him. In Qianlong's heart, he also had an inseparable feeling for He Shen. He hesitated, not knowing what to do. But Li Qingge, as if he had seen through his mind, said calmly: "Your Majesty, you should make your own decision regarding He Shen. No matter what you choose, I will respect your choice."
Qianlong Listening to Li Qingge's words, I couldn't help but feel emotional. He knew that Li Qingge was giving him a step down and a chance to deal with this problem on his own. He glanced at Li Qingge gratefully, then took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I will handle Heshen's problem myself. However, I hope you can give me some time to think about it."
Li Qingge nodded to express his understanding. She knew that Qianlong needed time to accept this reality and also needed time to process his emotions. So, she said no more and just stayed with Qianlong quietly, waiting for his decision.
Li Qingge, a woman with perseverance and wisdom between her brows, has always hated corruption. In her eyes, those who are corrupt and bend the law are tantamount to moths eroding the body of the country and must be severely punished. And He Shen, the most famous corrupt official in both the government and the public, has naturally become a cancer in her heart that must be removed.
If He Shen's crimes were to be convicted based on the amount of money he embezzled, even if he was chopped alive with three thousand knives, the world would probably think it was too merciful. Li Qingge secretly thought that in these troubled times, only severe punishment can deter everyone and restore peace and tranquility in the court. She decided to first rectify the corrupt officials, landlords and gentry within the Qing court, and then gradually implement Dayan's laws in order to eradicate the source of corruption.
However, this is not easy. Although Dayan's laws were modeled on modern times and emphasized killing less, killing with caution, and abstaining from killing, and had abolished those cruel corporal punishments, but in Li Qingge's view, for a huge corrupt man like He Shen, just one death would be too cheap. he? What's more, in Qianlong's eyes, Heshen was not only a courtier, but also his pistachio, a friend and even a relative who could comfort him when he was depressed.
Qianlong, the emperor who won the heir apparent among his nine sons, was not fatuous, but extremely sober. It was not that he knew nothing about Heshen's corruption, it was just that most of the money Heshen had embezzled was given to him as a filial piety, allowing him to enjoy unprecedented happiness. Heshen's understanding of Qianlong was almost tacit. Heshen had already quietly settled many things before Qianlong even opened his mouth. This kind of tacit understanding and flattery was something Qianlong could not get from other courtiers, even his children and concubines. Got.
Now, the new king is about to ascend the throne and Qianlong is about to abdicate and become the Supreme Emperor. Naturally, he does not want to see He Shen fall. On the one hand, he really couldn't let go of this person with whom he had a deep affection; on the other hand, he also hoped that he would have someone to accompany him in his later years so that he would not be too lonely.
Li Qingge knew Qianlong's thoughts well, and also understood Heshen's position in Qianlong's heart. She had a sullen face, thought for a long time, and finally nodded, deciding to give He Shen a chance to change his ways. "Okay, I will spare He Shen's life for the time being, but even if he is exempted from the death penalty, he will not be able to escape the crime of living. All the money he embezzled will be confiscated, and he will also help me control corruption and make meritorious deeds." Although her voice was cold, she revealed that A subtle determination.
Speaking of Heshen, Li Qingge's thoughts couldn't help but drift back to her past life, and the movie called "Cat and Mouse Game" came to her mind. The male protagonist Frank in the film, a big liar who was good at forging checks and dressing up in disguise, had left a deep impression on her. Although Frank once caused a headache for the FBI, he eventually relied on his own expertise to become an anti-fraud expert. He designed anti-counterfeit checks for banks, which became standard equipment for major banks in the world.
All things in the world have their origin and destiny, flowers bloom and fall, everything must be reversed, and misfortunes and blessings depend on each other. Li Qingge knew very well that if a dragon slayer cannot resist the temptation of success, he may eventually become a new evil dragon; conversely, the evil dragon may also become a new dragon slayer. Although fraud and anti-fraud are contradictory and opposite, they are unified with each other and can be transformed into each other. The key lies in how to use them.
The Qianlong Dynasty was undoubtedly the most serious period of corruption in ancient times. The group of corrupt officials is huge, intricate and colludes with each other, forming an airtight network. Although Li Qingge is extremely powerful, it is difficult to completely clear this network in a short period of time. Since it is difficult to deal with the formal methods, it is better to take a different approach, fight fire with fire, and let He Shen, the most powerful corrupt official, deal with the group of corrupt officials. After all, the person who knows corrupt officials best is definitely a more powerful corrupt official. Treating corruption with greed may yield unexpected results.
However, in addition to He Shen's problem, there was another thing that gave Li Qingge a headache, and that was the issue of taking the imperial title after Qianlong abdicated. The honorary title is the title of respect given to the elders by the new emperor after he succeeds to the throne. It is usually given to the empress dowager and the empress dowager. Qianlong wanted to choose a good name for himself, which made Li Qingge very unhappy.
"I will choose what word to use for my title." Qianlong said matter-of-factly.
“Why?” Li Qingge snorted coldly, his tone revealing dissatisfaction.
"Since I am the Supreme Emperor, what's wrong with choosing a good title for myself?" Qianlong didn't seem to think his request was excessive.
Looking at his behavior, Li Qingge felt even more dissatisfied: "Oh, you are so thick-skinned when you are forced to abdicate and become the Supreme Emperor, and then you make such a big show of it."
"You-" Qianlong was choked by her words and couldn't speak.
"Historically, the titles of Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager were given by younger generations to their elders. How can there be any reason for self-recommendation?" Li Qingge pointed out Qianlong's mistakes mercilessly.