Zhou Jin's recital was sent to the capital, snowflakes were floating in the sky, and there was a sound of firecrackers everywhere, and it was the New Year. The people put the thick bamboo in the brazier and burned it, making a crackling sound, which was for firecrackers.

Huo Shuhan came out of the confinement period, resumed his general affairs, and let people transport a few carts of big bamboo into the house in advance, and at this time, in the open space in front of the mansion, the sound of firecrackers was non-stop. The little girls set off firecrackers, Jiajia and Qingqing also followed to join in the fun, the nurse was afraid that the sisters would be scalded by the sparks, and wanted to carry them in, their little hands pushed away the nurse, and finally thought that the nurse was in the way, spread her little feet, ran to Cheng Mo, and hugged Cheng Mo's thighs left and right.

Cheng Mo stood on the steps and watched the little guys burn firecrackers, thinking about whether to write out the formula for gunpowder and find a craftsman to make firecrackers and gorgeous fireworks. The two daughters ran over and he picked them up one by one.

A carriage turned in from the royal street, and when he saw that there was smoke on this side, he stopped, Zheng Chun got down from the car, walked over quickly, and said, "Lord Wang, Your Majesty declares that you will enter the palace immediately." ”

Since Huo Guang came to power, he tried his best to live with the people's livelihood and develop the economy, and after Huo Guang retired, Liu Xun did not change the policy of Zhengzheng Zhengzheng and the people's livelihood. He went to prison in his infancy, and was the only emperor among the emperors of all dynasties who had squatted in prison, and he grew up to the age of 16 among the people, and was accustomed to seeing the warmth and coldness of the people, and the world was hot and cold, so he was more considerate of the people's suffering, and his policies were more inclined to the people. The lives of the people are getting better and better, so the atmosphere of the year is very strong.

The emperor is also a human being, and he also has to celebrate the New Year. Liu Xun announced that he had entered the palace at this time, Cheng Mo was a little surprised, and said, "But what's the matter?" ”

The New Year's gift that should have been given has already been given.

Zheng Chun said: "Yes, Your Majesty received a letter of remittance, so he asked the servant to come and announce you." ”

He didn't know the content of the fold, but he saw that Liu Xun's face was very bad, so his expression was also very solemn.

Cheng Mo put down his two daughters and coaxed: "Go and play with your mother." ”

Jiajia was very naughty, turned around and ran to the brazier, Qingqing was in the back, fortunately, the nurses were clever and quickly pulled up.

"Take care of it." Cheng Mo told the nurse to ask the little maid to go in to find Zhao Yufei, then change clothes and get in the car, and go to the Xuanshu Palace.

After seeing Bi, Liu Xun handed a copy of the fold to Cheng Mo and said, "Big brother, take a look first." ”

This is a recital just sent an hour ago, clearly organized, detailed, there is only one theme, Yangzhou Mu Zhou Zheng corruption, Yangzhou officials up and down the corruption together, followed by a number of witnesses oral confessions, can be described as conclusive evidence. Cheng Mo looked at the signature at the end: Chen Zhoujin. This name Yang Chang mentioned to him, and it was the new science and technology scholar from a poor family.

Since the court ordered the monopoly of salt and iron, salt and iron have become the most important financial sources and strategic materials of the empire, and the people can no longer sell them privately, only state institutions can sell them. However, at this time, the phenomenon of salt smuggling was not very serious, and since the salt was nationalized, it was very important to obtain a license, so the matter of bribing/bribing officials also came into being.

Zhou Zheng has been in office for four years, and the previous imperial history has not reported this matter, why did Zhou Jin find such a serious problem and collect so much powerful evidence as soon as he arrived in Yangzhou? Liu Xun's face was ugly, and he said, "Zhou Zheng was recommended by General Huo. ”

To be precise, when Zhou Zheng was the pastor of Yangzhou, Liu Xun was still studying in Cheng's furniture, Emperor Zhao was still in power, Huo Guang was in charge, and Zhou Zheng was appointed by him.

Is he going to take this opportunity to turn over the old account and pull Huo Guang off the horse? Thinking of the records in the history books, Cheng Mo glanced at him and said, "Your Majesty, General Huo Da appoints people on the basis of merit, but I am afraid that after this person arrives in Yangzhou, he will not be able to resist the temptation, so he will be like this." ”

Yangzhou is a rich place in the south of the Yangtze River, during the Ming and Qing dynasties, he was appointed as the prefect there, but the fat was so fat that he lacked oil. Cheng Mo felt that it was very likely that this person would lose his nature when he arrived in Yangzhou.

Liu Xun was silent for a while, and said: "Big brother is right, let Captain Sili check what happened before this person went to Yangzhou." ”

Cheng Mo said: "Yes." ”

It is worthy of the name of a benevolent monarch in later generations, and if he is replaced by a suspicious emperor, it is not too much to take this opportunity to destroy the Huo family. Liu Xun was extremely jealous of Huo Guang, and on the day of his succession, he and Huo Guang sacrificed to the Taimiao in the same car, just because Huo Guang stood behind him and felt like he was being thorned in his back, so he had the word "like a mang on his back". It is precisely because of this that Cheng Mo will persuade Huo Guang to retire to save his life.

Liu asked: "I want my eldest brother to make a hard trip to Yangzhou to inspect and see if Zhou Jin's words are true." I wonder if the eldest brother is willing? ”

Cheng Mo has always wanted to leave Beijing, he has always wanted Cheng Mo to return to the court, and the trip to Yangzhou happened to be a good opportunity, which could not only meet Cheng Mo's desire to travel far away, but also allow Cheng Mo to enter the court again. He is the king of Bei'an, and going to Yangzhou quietly will not attract the attention of hundreds of officials, if Zhou Zheng has eyes and ears in the court, he will not startle the snake. Cheng Mo can be regarded as a very suitable candidate.

Cheng Mo said: "The ministers are edicted." ”

At this time, can he say no? Not to mention the brotherhood of the two, the food of the king, the matter of loyalty to the king, he enjoys the prince's wealth, there is really something, how can he leave it aside?

Cheng Mo agreed, Liu Xun was half relieved, no matter whether what Zhou Jin played was true or not, it was already commendable to let Cheng Mo return to the court.

Xiao Luzi, who was waiting at the corner of the hall, saw Liu Xun's face change from cloudy to cloudy, and thought to himself, Your Majesty's trust in the King of Bei'an has not diminished, and only the King of Bei'an can calm His Majesty's heart.

Lu Xi asked Cheng Mo to make a prince, he thought about it thoroughly, but he never had a chance, and in the end, Liu Xun announced that Cheng Mo entered the palace and told him about it. Xiao Luzi didn't know that Captain Si Li was still in Chaluxi.

"Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year, so the eldest brother will leave the day after tomorrow."

Tomorrow, the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty, the nobles, the clan, and the relatives must enter the palace to greet the emperor and the empress, and Cheng Mo is suddenly absent at this time, which is obviously very unreasonable and will cause infinite conjecture. Cheng Mo said: "No." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zhao Yufei heard that Cheng Mo had entered the palace with an edict, and said strangely: "What are you doing in the palace at this time?" ”

During the Chinese New Year, is the emperor idle, and Xuanfujun enters the palace to drink tea and chat? She wondered. When Cheng Mo returned home and said that the second general would set off for Yangzhou at first, all the women were silent.

Su Miaohua said: "Your Majesty is not close to people, can't you let your husband leave after the New Year?" ”

At least I have to leave after the Lantern Festival.

All the women were of the same heart and reason, and they all looked at Cheng Mo with blank eyes.

Cheng Mo said: "Zhou Jin went to work alone, visiting everywhere in Yangzhou, if it will not attract Zhou Zheng's attention, I am afraid it is unrealistic." I'm a step late, he's dangerous, it's better to leave early. ”

Such talents should be preserved.

All the women agreed, and soon the atmosphere became warm again. After the meal, the family sat around to watch the New Year, in addition to teasing a few children, it was to tell Cheng Mo to be careful. Cheng Mo said: "Don't worry, I'll be fine." ”