Chen Zhao not only arrested the Zhao family, but also the celebrity Zhou Wenbin who was in cahoots with Zhao Shanhe.

But although Zhou Wenbin is a famous person, there are many such famous people in Yangzhou City, and his weight cannot be compared with Zhao Shanhe.

In addition, there were several other small salt merchants, all of whom had deep relationships with the Zhao family. Their homes were ransacked by Chen Zhao's men.

However, compared to the Zhao family, their portions are too small and they cannot make any splash at all.

But among ordinary people, their weight is greater.

As a result, Yangzhou City suddenly fell into a panic. Chen Zhao's name changed the color of his face. I don't know how many businessmen hid in their homes on this day, fearing that the door would be knocked open at the next moment, and then the whole family would be destroyed one by one.

Arrest him and confiscate his property.

In the evening, the Heying garrison, Caobiao and other soldiers went out in full force to assist the Salt Patrol Yamen, transporting carts of confiscated property, gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, paintings and other properties to a specially arranged place by the Salt Patrol Yamen.

In the courtyard, these things were piled up in several large rooms. Not to mention others, the Zhao family alone confiscated a hundred thousand taels of gold, two to three million taels of silver, and countless other jade and jewelry.

In addition, there are dozens of various shops and tens of thousands of acres of fertile land, which is of astonishing value.

You must know that this is just the property of the Zhao family in Yangzhou City. As a family that has monopolized the salt industry for many years in the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that the wealth accumulated in the family's ancestral land will be even more amazing.

Chen Zhao wouldn't find it strange if he had tens of thousands of gold and silver.

Of course, Chen Zhao did not let these soldiers run errands in vain. He used the gold and silver donated by the Zhao family to sprinkle it with a large pen. Soon, all these people cheered and everyone was happy.

In the study, Liu Xiangshan watched Lin Ruhai and Chen Zhao put down the thick statistical account books that confiscated the properties of various families, and said with a bit of joy on his face: "Lin Yushi, this time no matter how those people in the court and the local government jump up and down.

, With these tens of millions of taels of property, Lin Yushi will definitely be in the emperor's heart, and his honor and favor will never fade!"

Lin Ruhai smoothed his beard with his hand and nodded slightly.

As a former convict and a doctor of Lantai Temple for many years, he knew everything about the officialdom and knew exactly what the emperor who had just ascended the throne needed most.

As long as these tens of millions of gold and silver are sent to the palace and there is conclusive evidence to support him, those people will not be able to spend it at all.

Even if someone talks too much in front of the Supreme Emperor, can they send tens of millions of gold and silver to the palace?

Just because the letters found by the Zhao family involve corruption and perversion of the law, the princes and ministers in the court are afraid that they will rush to sever ties with the Zhao family because whoever is implicated in the evidence will die.

This is also the reason why the Yangzhou officialdom became ruthless and silent when they saw the Salt Patrol Censor Yamen coming.

You must know that the current annual tax revenue of the imperial court is only a few million taels. In addition, the emperor has been in power for many years and enjoyed luxury in his later years. He turned a blind eye to the fact that various powerful people borrowed money from the Ministry of Household Affairs and refused to repay it.

Only one eye left the treasury empty and the money inside was empty.

One can imagine how astonishing this wealth of tens of millions of taels is. There are not many people in the world who don't love money. I just accepted seven million taels of silver. Today, I am naturally looking forward to tens of millions of gold and silver.

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With this money, he can win over more people, use more methods, and gather more loyalty.

What can the Supreme Emperor do?

Without money and fame, how could he compare with the emperor?

As long as the current emperor does not make any foolish moves, it is foreseeable how people will turn against him.

When Lin Ruhai thought of this, he couldn't help but look at Chen Zhao.

This wise nephew of mine is indeed a talented person.

Hit the snake seven inches, and accurately find the biggest flaw among the Yangzhou salt merchants.

The most powerful family is also the family that will least cause backlash.

But if it weren't for Chen Zhao's sharp judgment, he wouldn't have known how long he would have had to deal with these profiteers.

"My dear nephew, what should I do next? What are your chances?"

Lin Ruhai thought for a moment and then asked.

Chen Zhao smiled slightly: "We have already created enough deterrence for the Yangzhou salt merchants by killing the chickens to scare the monkeys. Next, we have to work piecemeal and cut the flesh from them bit by bit, and do it willingly."

"Oh, you mean to put forward that plan?" Lin Ruhai's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

With his knowledge, he knew that introducing that plan at this time would be detrimental to the court.

But for those salt merchants, it is a way to cut off life, so these salt rats are not afraid.

Chen Zhao said with a smile: "Once this plan is launched, wealthy merchants all over the world will support it with both hands and feet, but the salt merchants in Yangzhou will completely collapse. As long as we scare them with this plan, not only can they pay enough taxes,

It also allows them to spit out the money they have already put into their pockets.”

"Yes, Zhao'er's idea is really unconventional. I have already submitted a memorial to the emperor to truthfully report your achievements. His Majesty loves talents like a thirsty man and will definitely promote you heavily."

Chen Zhao smiled slightly and said: "Being a farm minister in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening, I can serve the great Zhou Dynasty. I am loyal to the emperor at the top, care for the people at the bottom, and make achievements with my uncle. This is Zhaozhi's wish."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "Don't you always want to study in the Imperial College in the capital? The law stipulates that as soon as this matter is settled, I will recommend you to go."

"Thank you, uncle." Chen Zhao smiled lightly and said casually.

If he wants to go to the Imperial College to study, he can go there at any time. Why does he care about his official position?

But before I go there, I have to take down Daiyu.

"Tomorrow, I'm going to visit the Yangzhou magistrate and ask him to be a mediator." Lin Ruhai said.

Chen Zhao smiled coldly: "Why should the fourth-rank Yangzhou magistrate, the seventh-rank salt inspector, visit me? I, a low-ranking inspection inspector, brought several of his subordinates to visit the high prefecture, and he dared not to give me a grand welcome?"

As he spoke, he was filled with murderous intent.

Lin Ruhai frowned for a moment, then relaxed and smiled: "Zhao'er, you want to put the Salt Patrol Censor's Yamen above all the government offices in Yangzhou!"

There was no life in the words.

Because in the past two months, he had really seen through the evil spirits in Yangzhou officialdom.

Someone with a strong fist must come to deal with them.

After all, I am a scholar, and I am only a seventh-grade official, so I may not be able to suppress them.

But Chen Zhao was so brave that his hands were stained with the blood of thousands of people, which was enough to frighten these scheming civil servants.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai nodded slightly and said to a few subordinates standing aside: "I ask you gentlemen to keep a close eye on the confiscation of people's property. If anyone dares to reach out randomly, once I find out, don't blame me."

Officials don’t show mercy.”

Those subordinates were very respectful at this time. The leader, Liu Xiangshan, looked serious and said, "Don't worry, Master Censor. If anyone dares to reach out, we don't need the Censor to take action, and there is no need for Chen Xinxun to ask. We will take care of them later."

Beheaded!"

The sky was getting brighter the next day, and the huge city of Yangzhou actually felt a bit desolate. However, this was due to the aftermath of yesterday's massive arrests by the Yushi Yamen, which confiscated some merchants and wealthy gentry families.

Chen Zhao led Zhang Heqing, Han Xiaozhong, and a few subordinates on horseback through the long street. No one dared to look directly at them wherever they passed. Even if they rode past and their figures disappeared, those people would look directly at the secretly pointing fingers.

Pointing, not even daring to speak loudly.

In front of the gate of Gao Liangyu's mansion, the magistrate of Yangzhou, Chen Zhao and his party stood on horseback.

The two servants in front of the door naturally knew Chen Zhao. Seeing Chen Zhao and his party stopped in front of the house, their expressions changed greatly. One of them hurried away from the house, while the other was cautious and even took a few people with him.

Feeling awe, he walked down the steps and saluted Chen Zhao respectfully: "Young man, I have seen Mr. Chen's inspection, but I don't know Mr. Chen's inspection..."

Chen Zhao said calmly: "Go to Tong Bing and tell the Yangzhou Censor Yamen to inspect Chen Zhao and come to pay homage to the magistrate!"

The man who went in to report was named Gao Changkong. He was a son of the Gao family. He had been an official with Gao Liangyu for many years. He had bright eyes and a very strong mind. Otherwise, he would not have gone out of his way to guard the front door.

But at this moment, he was frightened, his face turned pale, and he couldn't help but tremble when he thought of what he had seen and heard yesterday.

Chen Zhao was ruthless and decisive, and ransacked the homes of more than a dozen salt merchants. Although there was only one big salt merchant, this one was the largest in Yangzhou.

Thinking of Chen Zhao's unscrupulous appearance, and thinking that even two thousand households had defected to his family, was he going to attack their prefect?

Thinking of this, Gao Changkong suddenly trembled, fell to the ground with a thud, and fell several times.

When Gao Liangyu saw his appearance, he couldn't help but frown: "How can you behave in a panic like this?"

When Gao Changkong saw his master, his expression relaxed, and he fell to the ground because he was not hungry. He shouted: 'Master, something bad has happened, then...then Chen Zhao...Chen Zhao...'

"Chen Zhao!" As expected, Gao Liangyu paused and asked, "Are you talking about the small inspection of the Salt Censor's Yamen, Chen Zhao?"

Gao Changkong nodded repeatedly and said: "It is Chen Zhao who is outside the door, accompanied by Zhang Yanei who is guarding Qianhujia in Heying, and Han Yanei who is guarding Qianhujia in Caobao..."

Although Gao Changkong didn't say it clearly, Gao Liangyu knew what he wanted to say and smiled faintly: "He brought two yamen here. It doesn't seem to be hostile, but he is just doing an inspection... Come here, change my clothes, I

We must welcome this Inspector Chen!"

Gao Changkong was suddenly startled.

He thought that his master would summon everyone to protect him and at the same time order him to invite Chen Zhao in.

Unexpectedly, he went out to greet him in person.

How powerful is Chen Zhao's deterrence?

There was a sound of footsteps at the gate. Chen Zhao turned his head and saw Yangzhou Prefecture's parents, Gao Liangyu, the prefect of Yangzhou, walking quickly with a smile on his face. Before they arrived, laughter could already be heard saying: "

Hahaha, Inspection Chen is well-known in Liangjiang, and I am like a thunderbolt. I feel much younger to see such a young hero like you today!"
Chapter completed!