latelenovela Chapter 296 Dai Yongcheng privately manufactures weapons
Chapter 296 Dai Yongcheng privately manufactures weapons
"What I want to talk to you about is the matter of General Huaihua, Dai Yongcheng. Honest people don't mince words. Since we're alone here, I'll be frank."
It has to be said that this governor was a serious person. Because the matter they discussed was private, but considering Shen Wanning's reputation, he chose to talk with Shen Wanning in the pavilion in the center of the lake.
Outsiders could see what was going on here, so it wouldn't harm her reputation. In addition, no one could hide around the lakeside pavilion, which ensured their conversation wouldn't be overheard.
"Please speak frankly, Lord Yue." Shen Wanning said.
"The former Fuzhou governor, Huang Wei, was confiscated and exiled for corruption and bribery. The account book submitted by Lord Lin previously recorded that Huang Wei had embezzled and accepted bribes of tens of millions of taels of silver, but when his house was searched, only a few hundred thousand taels of silver were found. So I came to Fuzhou, firstly to take over the position of Fuzhou governor, and secondly to find the silver that Huang Wei had embezzled and accepted bribes. This is a secret mission given to me by the emperor." Yue Baishan said slowly.
"Since this is a secret mission that the Emperor told Master Yue, why did Master Yue tell me about it?"
"I have already said it clearly. Do you want to continue to beat around the bush with me? I asked you to talk for Mingzhu's sake. If you still look like you are ignorant of everything, then I will have no choice but to send you away." He said he would send the guest away, but did not take any action.
"Master Yue, please don't be angry. It's Wan Ning who is stupid. Since Master Yue has told Wan Ning about this matter today, I wonder if Master Yue has found out where the silver went?" Shen Wan Ning asked cautiously and tentatively.
Yue Baishan admitted frankly, "That's right. Since the Emperor has given me a secret mission, I must dig deep to find the stolen silver. Coincidentally, while digging, I found a cellar. However, there wasn't just a cellar; there was also a secret passage leading to the suburbs."
Having said that, Yue Baishan stopped, looked at Shen Wanning, and said nothing.
"Why did Lord Yue tell Wan Ning about this? Since Lord Yue found something wrong, he should naturally continue to investigate and then report it to the emperor." To be honest, Shen Wan Ning had no idea what the meaning of Yue Baishan asking her out today was.
Logically speaking, I am not familiar with him, but he told me so many secrets. It is so hard to guess what his intention is.
"County Lady, there is a saying that goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Since we dare to leave the apple of our Yue family's eye in the Lin family, don't you know what I mean?" Yue Baishan stroked his beard, looking unfathomable.
"What does Lord Yue need Wan Ning to do?" Shen Wan Ning understood immediately. Since Yue Baishan was willing to work with them to deal with Dai Yongcheng, she would naturally be happy to see it happen.
"I don't need you to do anything. On the contrary, I can help you do something. I followed the secret passage and found that the exit was in the deep mountains, and there were a large number of weapons hidden there. The county lady should know what it means to privately cast iron tools." Yue Baishan simply made his words clearer.
"The private manufacture of weapons is a capital offense, but Huang Wei has already been confiscated and exiled. Even if this matter is reported to the emperor, what good will it do? Lord Yue is so frank, so Wan Ning will speak frankly. Unless there is clear evidence that this matter was ordered by General Dai, it will be difficult to implicate General Dai."
Shen Wanning has completely understood Yue Baishan's intention, which is to join forces with them to deal with Dai Yongcheng.
No, or perhaps she was wrong. Yue Baishan said he was here to help them, perhaps because he hoped that both she and Lin Jingyou could be used by the Yue family.
"So, I have been in office for more than a month. If I was not absolutely sure, why would I have asked the county lady to meet? In addition to the weapons, I also found Huang Wei's account book. It clearly records that a total of more than 27 million taels of silver were given to Dai Yongcheng. In addition, there are hundreds of thousands of spears, machetes, etc. There are also bows and arrows and other items. The data is clear." Yue Baishan continued.
Shen Wanning was shocked. Yue Baishan was so capable that he could find out so many things after only being here for more than a month.
"Since Lord Yue has found evidence of General Dai's corruption, bribery, and the private manufacture of weapons, shouldn't he hand it over to the Emperor as soon as possible so that he can make the final decision on the matter?"
"County Lady, I have already explained everything to you. Is it true that you don't need my help?" Yue Baishan said this inexplicably again.
Shen Wanning was a little confused. Yue Baishan had asked her several times to help him, but after thinking about it, she didn't see any need for his help.
If he could hand the evidence to the emperor as soon as possible and get rid of Dai Yongcheng, it would be a great thing for her.
Shen Wanning thought for a moment and then asked, "When does Master Yue plan to leave and deliver the evidence to the capital?"
"We will set off in three days. I will ask my nephew Yue Songyu to escort the account books back to Beijing." Yue Baishan said.
Shen Wanning was speechless. Master Yue had told her such an important matter and even openly invited her. Even if she disagreed, she couldn't leave the Yue family.
What's more, Yue Mingzhu is still in the Lin family. No matter what she does, in the eyes of outsiders, she and the Yue family are already in the same boat.
In that case, why not take advantage of this newly established ally?
Shen Wan Ning asked directly and openly, "Speaking of help, Wan Ning actually has a favor to ask. When Yue Biejia comes to the capital, can you help Wan Ning bring a few people with him?"
Yue Baishan stroked his beard and laughed heartily. "Go ahead, my lord."
Shen Wanning pondered for a moment and said, "A few days ago, my third brother was assassinated. After the thieves were captured, they kept saying that they were ordered by General Dai. However, words are not enough, there are only witnesses, no evidence. In addition, General Dai is far away in the capital, making it impossible for him to seek justice. Could you please bring these thieves to the capital and ask the emperor to judge my third brother? When you do, please have my third brother write a petition, and please submit it to the emperor."
"Of course, it's just a small matter, just bringing a few people. I'll just tell Song Yu." Yue Baishan said.
Seeing that Yue Baishan seemed to have expected this and didn't look surprised at all, Shen Wanning was even more shocked.
So in fact, ever since Yue Baishan came to Fuzhou, everything was under his control. He even knew about Lin Jingyou's assassination.
Shen Wanning hesitated for a moment and said, "There's one more thing. There are three more people who have been persecuted by General Dai. They have grievances and are planning to go to the capital to file a complaint. Could you please take them with you, Young Master Yue?"