Chapter 9 Ye Xuan: I'm not that kind of person
Chapter 9 Ye Xuan: I'm not that kind of person

"Yes!"

Everyone responded loudly, and then began a more careful search.

Ye Xuan sat in the pavilion, waiting patiently.

It was my first time to raid a house, and to be honest, I was a little excited and curious.

After all, I had only seen it in movies and TV dramas before, and never dared to imagine that one day he would personally lead his men to raid the house.

However, although it was the first time, Ye Xuan was still relatively calm and rational, and did not become dizzy or at a loss.

The bedroom is a very private place and is the best place to hide gold, silver and jewelry.

Whether it is creating dark rooms and secret compartments, or some hidden spots.

The bedroom is the best place.

Old Zhu investigates corruption very strictly, and most officials would have to hide any dirty money they have.

as predicted!

Not long after, Song Zhenshan hurried over.

"Sir, you are really very smart! We really found a large amount of hidden silver in the bedroom."

Song Zhenshan started to flatter Ye Xuan without blushing or getting nervous.

For the Jinyiwei, these should be basic common sense.

Even if Ye Xuan did not instruct in advance, the bedroom would be a key location for search.

This wave of praise is purely out of human nature.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan waved his hand impatiently and said:

"Stop talking nonsense! Lead the way."

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, Song Zhenshan immediately walked to the front to lead the way, and Ye Xuan followed closely behind.

...

In the bedroom!
Three or four wooden boxes were neatly placed in front of the bed.

Ye Xuan looked at the glittering gold and silver in the wooden box, and his eyes suddenly widened.

After all, this was the first time he had seen so much silver and gold since he grew up.

I'm good!

How much was embezzled?

No wonder those high-ranking officials have such pitifully low salaries yet are still so wealthy.

It turns out that these old foxes have hidden so much silver.

"Sir, we have searched out all the silver in here and have counted it. There are about five thousand taels in total!"

The Jinyiwei on the side reported.

Hearing this number, Ye Xuan's face changed slightly.

This number is a bit too much!

You know, during the Hongwu period, the salaries of officials were very low.

Zhu Yuanzhang's childhood experiences made him extremely disgusted with corrupt officials.

Therefore, the salaries of officials were strictly restricted in order to make them work like long-term laborers and do back-breaking work.

As for salary, what is that? It's good enough to have enough food to eat.

The fact that Zhang Zhengxing had so much silver hidden in his bedroom was enough to prove that he had embezzled money on a massive scale.

Before Ye Xuan could react, Wang Feihu walked in again from outside the door.

He hurriedly walked up to Ye Xuan and said:
"Sir, you are truly the reincarnation of Zhuge Liang! We found more silver in the study!"

Ye Xuan was too lazy to listen to their flattery and said directly: "Lead the way!"

Then he rushed to the study.

really!

The study was similar to the bedroom, with a large box of silver.

But the number is much less than that of bedrooms.

It’s probably about one thousand taels.

The successive visual shocks made Ye Xuan, who had never seen much money, immersed in surprise.

To be honest, it would be a lie if I said I wasn’t moved!
After all, no one would not be moved by the huge sum of money, and no one would be free of distractions. But Ye Xuan knew clearly that this money must not be touched, but confiscated.

If you take any action, the risk is too great and you might even be beheaded.

At this critical juncture, stability is still the priority.

In a short while, the entire residence of the Minister of Revenue was thoroughly searched inside and out by the Jinyiwei brought by Ye Xuan.

It is ninety-nine percent certain that there is no other gold, silver or money.

After a detailed inventory, the total value of these assets was 7,850 taels.

About eight thousand taels.

This Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is really greedy!

"Sir, we have arrested Zhang Zhengxing's family and servants. I hope you can go and investigate personally."

On the side, Song Zhenshan ran over again to report.

Ye Xuan stretched.

The search lasted from noon to afternoon, and to be honest he was a little exhausted.

But there is no other way, I have to verify these things myself, even if it is just to go through the process.

Confiscating a house is a physically demanding job and not easy.

……

In the courtyard!
Under the lush trees, a group of people, young and old, men, women, and children, knelt down.

A rough calculation shows that there are about 20 to 30 people.

Among them, three or four were the most beloved concubines of the former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and they were very beautiful.

From Ye Xuan's point of view, compared with the female stars in his previous life, such as the Four Little Flowers and the Nine-Five Flowers, these concubines are more charming and attractive.

Apart from these, the rest were some servants in the residence of the Minister of Revenue and family members such as aunts and uncles.

These people have done nothing wrong and do not need to be punished together.

However, without the support of the Minister of Revenue, their lives will probably not be as good as before.

Who knows, those who they have offended in the past may take this opportunity to take revenge.

But these have nothing to do with Ye Xuan. Now he just needs to complete the task to avoid any unnecessary trouble.

"Sir, look at these people. That's the brother-in-law of the Minister of Revenue, and that's my nephew..."

"Okay, okay!"

Hearing Song Zhenshan introducing Ye Xuan non-stop, Ye Xuan quickly interrupted him:

"Just count these yourself, I'll be in charge of supervision."

Ye Xuan had managed to investigate some unimportant personnel very clearly.

"As ordered."

Song Zhenshan nodded.

Then, his eyes suddenly became ambiguous and improper:
"Sir, I heard that you have never been married?"

Ye Xuan didn't understand, and nodded:
"Yes, why are you talking about this brother suddenly?"

Song Zhenshan rubbed his hands and then explained:

"Look, sir, those are the concubines of Zhang Zhengxing, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Each one of them is absolutely tender and beautiful. Do you want to... pick one and take it away?"

Seeing the embarrassed expression on Ye Xuan's face, Song Zhenshan gave a look that said, "I understand."

"Don't worry, sir! I will keep my mouth shut. Besides, most people would keep this a secret and turn a blind eye to it."

"For people like us who work in the Imperial Guard, it's difficult to find a wife or concubine like this just by relying on our salary."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Song Zhenshan is really hungry!

Moreover, seeing the scene in front of him, Ye Xuan couldn't help but think of a movie he had watched before.

Isn’t this exactly the same as the scene in the movie where Wei Xiaobao raids Aobai’s house?

But Ye Xuan is not Wei Xiaobao.

He refused without hesitation: "No need! I am a decent person, why would I do such a thing?"

Although these concubines are indeed good-looking and probably good at serving people, Ye Xuan has no intention of taking over.

(End of this chapter)