The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 177
On June 24, 25, the sun shone all over the earth, and the weather became hotter.

In the palace of King Yong, Zhao Yanxun was beading his forehead with sweat, and was drawing on the document with a pen.

The investigation of the accounts stored in the treasury of the Wangfu was completed two days ago, and what is before him now is the final investigation result.

In this internal investigation, a total of 350 shi was found to be short of food, which is shocking.

Some of these grains were corrupted, embezzled over budget, and damaged due to poor storage...

There are more than 20 officials involved in it, and they have all been sent to prison at this moment, waiting for Zhao Yanxun's punishment.

A total of 11 people directly embezzled and embezzled. Zhao Yanxun drew a cross on their names, which means hook up.

Although the population base is very important to Zhao Yanxun, these people still have to die, otherwise they will not be able to deter others.

He has limited personal energy and must rely on officials to be responsible for specific affairs, so deterrence is necessary.

As for the remaining people, some belonged to dereliction of duty, and some were ineffective in supervision, and they were all punished accordingly.

Among the officials who were punished, the highest ranking was Yu Changhui, the treasury manager.

He was responsible for lax control and ineffective supervision, so he was dismissed from office by Zhao Yanxun and reduced to an ordinary civilian.

Not only that, Shi Guan Hetai, the right chief of the palace, and Wu Hong, the official bookkeeper, were all admonished by Zhao Yanxun.

The punishments for those on the list were issued one by one. After the completion, Zhao Yanxun closed the document and sent it to the trial office for execution.

At this time, Huo An entered the main hall and reported: "My lord, Ding Yan, who is in politics, is here to meet you!"

"Let him in!" Zhao Yanxun said in a deep voice.

Huo An immediately went to deliver the order, while Zhao Yanxun picked up the teacup and took a sip to quench his thirst.

After a few breaths, when Zhao Yanxun put down his teacup, Ding Yan also walked in from outside the hall.

"Chen Dingyan, greeting Your Highness!"

Ding Yan was the chief envoy of the Yamen to participate in politics, and among the officials of the Longyou Clan, he was already considered to be a relatively high-ranking official.

After surrendering to Zhao Yanxun, Ding Yan was mainly responsible for managing young and old bamboo fellers, and his recent performance has been pretty good.

"Free gift!"

After Ding Yan stood up, Zhao Yanxun asked, "How long will it take to finish the work outside the city?"

Ding Yan was able to understand his own work clearly, so he replied: "Report to Your Highness, if there is no accident, all can be completed today!"

In fact, Ding Yan spoke very conservatively. According to the latest report he received, the bamboo and trees would be cut down by noon today.

After nodding his head, Zhao Yanxun continued: "I called you here today because I have something to ask you!"

"Please give instructions, Your Highness!" Ding Yan was extremely humble.

"Yu Changhui of the Warehouse Management Office has been dismissed due to dereliction of duty, and the position of Warehouse Manager has been vacant. Are you suitable for election?"

Ding Yan was stunned for a moment, it seemed that it was not his turn to comment on this matter, after all, he was an outsider, and his level was not high enough.

"Your minister is light-hearted, and dare not speak in vain!" Ding Yan was frightened.

Zhao Yanxun smiled slightly, and he didn't expect Ding Yan to say anything.

After experiencing many changes in the city, being cautious in words and deeds and protecting one's life wisely has become the living standard of Longyou officials.

"This king wants you to succeed Ku Guanzheng, what do you think?"

Zhao Yanxun's words directly stunned Ding Yan, this result was completely unexpected to him.

Being able to enter the palace chief history department means that he is close to the core of power, and Ding Yan is naturally willing in his heart.

"I have little talent and little learning, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to take on this great job!" Ding Yan was extremely cautious.

But Zhao Yanxun smiled and said: "You are a political envoy in the yamen, and being a small treasury manager is already considered inferior!"

Hearing these compliments, Ding Yan was overjoyed. It seemed that he was a certainty in being a warehouse manager.

"I only hope that in the position of Kuguanzheng, you can strictly abide by the law and be impartial, so I can rest assured!"

"Your Highness' instruction, I will definitely remember it!" Ding Yan replied with his waist hooked.

"From today onwards, you are the successor Ku Guanzheng!" Zhao Yanxun said bluntly.

Even though he was prepared in his heart, Ding Yan still couldn't believe Dang Zhao Yanxun's announcement.

Did he really become a treasury manager and enter the palace chief history department?

This is a great thing. I was one step ahead of Cheng Wenguang and entered the core power level of the palace.

A look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately kowtowed to Zhao Yanxun: "Your Highness trusts me, I will fulfill my mission and fulfill my duties!"

"Don't let me down!" Zhao Yanxun smiled.

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Coming out of the Jinshen Hall, Ding Yan felt that he was in the clouds and mist, and his steps were a little vain.

Walking briskly all the way out of the palace, Ding Yan felt that he was ten years younger, and returned home in half the usual time.

"Hahaha……"

It was only when he returned to the courtyard at home that Ding Yan burst out laughing.

"What's the matter? I haven't been this happy for a long time!" Ding Yan's wife poked her head out of the room and asked.

"Your Highness summoned me just now, and I have been appointed as the governor of the warehouse!" Ding Yan said with a smile.

"Ku Guanzheng? What kind of official is this?"

Just when Ding Yan's wife Zhao Shi was puzzled, his son Ding Xiuyuan rushed out of the room and asked joyfully, "Father...is it true or not?"

Ding Yan frowned suddenly, and said with a straight face: "Can this be fake?"

Ding Xiuyuan is seventeen years old. Although he got married last year, he still looks a bit childish.

"This is great, our family will have no shortage of food and clothing in the future!"

Good guy, hearing this in Ding Yan's ears, he was so angry that he wanted to hit someone.

Only then did the palace severely punish a group of officials who harmed the public and benefited their own interests. Who would dare to do such stupid things again? The little bastard is trying to cheat his father!

Just when Ding Yan wanted to teach him a lesson, he heard a voice from outside the courtyard: "Nephew, don't say this nonsense, be careful if you spread it... Your father will suffer a lot!"

This voice is very familiar, it is his former boss Cheng Wenguang, who is now in charge of the comprehensive management of the people in the city.

"Master Cheng, why are you here... Please come in quickly!" Ding Yan stepped forward to meet him.

Cheng Wenguang stepped into the gate of the courtyard and said with a smile: "I came here specially to congratulate you. You are able to enter the palace as an official. Our colleagues in Longyou will have to rely on you to take care of us in the future!"

Being praised by Cheng Wenguang's words, Ding Yan couldn't stand it for a while.

From the fact that he laughed out loud after entering the courtyard, it can be seen that he is a very cautious person, so even if he has a better position, he will not get carried away.

"Master Cheng, what are you talking about? You are doing errands for His Highness, and you must help each other in the future!"

After saying this, Ding Yan even cupped his hands at Cheng Wenguang: "The lowly job has little talent and little learning, and now it is more important to take on the big responsibility. In the future, it is better to ask the adults for advice!"

Cheng Wenguang felt relieved when he heard that Ding Yan was still claiming to be a low-ranking official. He was testing Ding Yan just now.

Cheng Wenguang said slightly: "I don't dare to ask for advice, but after all, we are all colleagues in Longyou, and we will help each other in the future!"

(End of this chapter)