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Chapter 524 Cleaning up Yangzhou

The arrest of Nanjing City continued vigorously, and this arrest of Nanjing City soon spread out from Nanjing City like ripples.

People were arrested everywhere, and many officials were still sleeping at home and were taken away in big shorts. People here were arrested, and new officials came to take over.

Although Zhu Yijun tried every means to ensure the stability of the old and new succession in the officialdom, there were still some problems. It was just that it was not a big problem, and there was no big mess.

There are various problems in many places, and various information will be sent to Zhu Yijun every day.

Zhu Yijun hasn't been so busy for a long time, but he has not slacked off at all, and he also knows that he must not slacked off this time.

In the imperial palace in Nanjing, there are people who are in a hurry to enter and exit the door, and the people in the hall are busy like ants on a hot pan.

This is the intelligence room established by Zhu Yijun.

In this intelligence room, all kinds of intelligence will quickly gather here, and various professionals will conduct intelligence analysis and screening, and then send it to Zhu Yijun.

"Your Majesty, after three days of information, we have summarized a problem." Chen Ju came to Zhu Yijun and said respectfully: "Our newly sent people have been blocked in the local area."

"The people below are not worthy of us, and they are basically disobeying us." Chen Ju said carefully: "Now, chaos has occurred in some places, and the prices of grain and salt have risen, and many people are hoarding."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yijun sneered and said, "Don't worry over there. How are the supplies of Dongfeng Escort Agency? Is there any problem?"

"There is a problem," Chen Ju nodded and said, "There is a problem during the transportation process. Some are blocked on the road; some are caused by others; and some are even detained by local governments. There are legitimate reasons. But it can be seen that someone is instructing him behind his back."

"These people's methods are very insidious. They directly found a legitimate reason and quickly withdrew after the trouble broke out. Then the next wave of people came to continue, and so far, these materials have not been shipped smoothly."

Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Is there anything else?"

"When you go back to your Majesty, many local officials are making trouble now. The news from the capital is that many local officials can no longer sit still, and various memorials have poured into the cabinet."

"Even many officials in the capital have started to make trouble. Zhang Ge Lao is under great pressure. It is said that some people have already organized students from Taishi and students from the Imperial College. If these people really make trouble, the capital will definitely be in chaos."

Zhu Yijun chuckled and said, "It's really a booming thing."

Chen Ju stood aside and didn't say anything. He really didn't know what to say.

Things changed so quickly that it was a bit beyond Chen Ju's expectations.

Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is just a small scene."

Zhu Yijun had already realized this situation, and he had nothing to worry about.

After thinking about it, Zhu Yijun said, "Are Zhang Cheng ready in Yangzhou?"

"Your Majesty, you're ready." Chen Ju agreed respectfully: "He sent the news half a month ago, but he was waiting here."

"Then start with Yangzhou." Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "Tell Zhang Cheng that he would arrest people in Yangzhou. First, arrest all the big salt merchants and the big water transporters, and confiscate their homes first, and find food and salt."

"If they hoard goods, we will throw these things out to stabilize prices. If anyone dares to stop them, they will be arrested! By the way, check those who hoard goods and arrest all of them."

"Pan Jixun's side is still short of labor. Since they are willing to deliver it to the door, let's start with them."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!" Chen Ju quickly agreed respectfully: "I will go and pass the order to Zhang Cheng immediately and ask him to take action now."

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yijun said, "Forget it, don't let Zhang Cheng take action, just let him cooperate. You immediately ask Yu Youding to pass the order to the Yangzhou Prefect and let the Yangzhou Prefect take action."

Chen Ju was a little hesitant and gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, what if the prefect of Yangzhou doesn't listen?"

"Then let Zhang Cheng start arresting people from him." Zhu Yijun said expressionlessly: "What's more, with Zhang Cheng's ability, can't even do this? Is it that difficult to make a Yangzhou prefect obedient?"

Of course, Zhu Yijun had considered this matter, but in his opinion, these corrupt officials had no backbone at all. If you really came to them, they would probably be obedient.

These corrupt officials work hard for those people, for money; but if they are asked to pay their lives for those people, few people are willing to do so. At that time, these corrupt officials surrender faster than anyone else.

The water in Jiangnan is still too cold, and I can't stand it if I jump down.

Yangzhou City, Yangzhou guards the eunuch's yamen.

Sitting in the room, Zhang Cheng's face was not very good.

He had been in Yangzhou for some time and had everything ready, but the court still did not give orders to arrest him.

Zhang Cheng was helpless about this behavior. He also wrote several letters to Nanjing and secretly asked His Majesty to do it himself. But the letters he came back were the same, so he kept waiting.

Zhang Cheng didn't know what he was waiting for.

News about Nanjing City kept coming, and Zhang Cheng was frightened when he heard it.

He finally understood what the emperor asked him to wait, so he sat here quietly and waited.

But what he didn't expect was that he had waited for so long.

Three days and three days,

Three days and three days,

I don't know how many three days I've been waiting for.

He was a little numb until now, and he didn't know if he would be crazy if he waited any longer.

Yangzhou City is a good place, and Zhang Cheng lives is even more a good place.

Every day, all kinds of people come to visit, send money to Zhang Cheng and women, and they all give away anything. But he didn't dare to do anything randomly, for fear that someone would sue him in front of His Majesty.

Today, Zhang Cheng and others were a little impatient. He really wanted to return to the capital and go back to His Majesty.

He was so panicked in his heart now that Chen Ju was by His Majesty's side.

When I was with His Majesty, I often said bad things about Chen Ju, although it was not of much use.

Zhang Cheng was worried that Chen Ju would also say bad things about him in front of His Majesty. If it worked, he would be done.

At this moment, the little eunuch outside suddenly ran in and came directly to Zhang Cheng, then bowed and said, "Father-in-law, Lord Dong is here."

Even the little eunuch around Zhang Cheng did not dare to offend Dong Dabao.

Everyone knows that Dong Dabao is a capable general under Zhang Cheng and the second-ranked person in the East Factory. He said nothing in front of Eunuch Zhang and was the subordinate that Eunuch Zhang valued the most.

When the little eunuch mentioned Dong Dabao, he was very respectful.

When he heard that when the big treasure came, Zhang Cheng quickly sat upright and said, "Let him come in. I wonder if there is something new?"

Zhang Cheng now hopes that Dong Dabao will bring him some new situation.

These days, Dong Dabao has been searching everywhere and looking for clues everywhere, but he doesn't know what the final result will be.

However, based on Zhang Cheng's understanding of Dong Dabao, he would not have come if there was no news.

Soon, Dong Dabao walked in from outside, came straight to Zhang Cheng and bowed respectfully and said, "See father-in-law."

"We are the two of us, don't be polite." Zhang Cheng waved his hand and said, "Is there anything wrong with you coming here? Are there any good news to tell us?"

"A letter is coming from Nanjing City." Dong Dabao smiled and handed a letter to Zhang Cheng.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng was immediately excited and quickly took the letter. After reading it quickly, his face became a little strange.

He looked at Dong Dabao hesitantly and said, "Have you read this letter?"

Dong Dabao shook his head and said, "My father-in-law hasn't seen it yet, how can I watch it?"

Zhang Cheng handed the letter to Dong Dabao and said, "Then you can take a look now."

Looking at Zhang Cheng's attitude, Dong Dabao was stunned.

Is there any bad news here?

After quickly taking the letter and reading it, Dong Dabao's expression did not change much.

"Are you a little disappointed?" Dong Dabao asked while putting the letter down.

"How could it be that it's not disappointed?" Zhang Cheng said angrily: "We have been preparing for so long, but the arrest of the person was actually done by the idiot Yangzhou prefect!"

Of course, Dong Dabao knew why his father-in-law was so unwilling to accept it.

The original Yangzhou prefect was arrested, and the new Yangzhou prefect was a very rigid person. In the words of Eunuch Zhang, he was a very stupid person.

Both sides have not had any dealings, and they were very unhappy after two collisions.

The current Yangzhou prefect is very dissatisfied with Zhang Cheng, and Zhang Cheng is also very dissatisfied with the Yangzhou prefect. The two dislike each other.

"Don't worry, father-in-law, it's still a matter of whether this matter can be done." Dong Dabao said with a smile: "He may not have even sorted out the people in the Yangzhou Prefect's Office."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng's mood suddenly improved a lot.

The new Yangzhou prefect and local troubles have always existed. Since the prefect took office, both sides have been fighting and have never stopped.

This time, when Nanjing comes to the prefect of Yangzhou, he may not be able to do it well.

If the prefect of Yangzhou ruins the matter, he can take advantage of the situation to take over his affairs. The key is that he can take advantage of the situation to kick him out.
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