Qin Hui thought for a moment and then slowly said: "I have a doubt in my mind, how did Zhu Shengfei know about this? The account books of the Ministry of Revenue matched those of each county, and each county also placed our people. He It is not easy to investigate this case.” After Huang Qian listened, a flash of realization flashed in his eyes: "I understand, Brother Qin. Zhu Shengfei must have known this by accident. He may have discovered a problem in a certain link, and then followed the clues to find us. However, since he It’s already targeting us, so we have to be more careful.” In the following days, the contest between Zhu Shengfei and Qin Hui intensified. In order to prove Qin Hui's crime, Zhu Shengfei sent smart and capable spies to go deep into officials at all levels to collect evidence. These spies used various means to induce corrupt officials to reveal the truth. With their efforts, more and more clues have been unearthed. At the same time, Qin Hui was not idle either. He secretly contacted some important officials in the DPRK and tried to suppress Zhu Shengfei through political means. However, Zhu Shengfei was well prepared. He not only had firm supporters in the DPRK, but also gained the trust of Zhao Gou. As time goes by, more and more evidence is placed in front of Zhao Gou. He had to re-examine Qin Hui's character. After weighing the pros and cons, Zhao Gou decided to dismiss Qin Hui from his post and investigate the case, and appointed Zhu Shengfei as the right minister, with full authority to investigate the matter. Zhu Shengfei launched an investigation vigorously and resolutely. He personally went to Xuanzhou and other places to check the distribution of disaster relief food. There, he witnessed with his own eyes the difficult living conditions of hungry people, and he became more determined to punish corrupt officials severely. After several months of investigation and evidence collection, Zhu Shengfei finally identified the crimes of all officials involved. He wrote a detailed memorial about the matter and submitted it to Zhao Gou. Zhao Gou was furious after seeing this and ordered all officials involved to be severely punished. For a time, the court was shaken up and down. Those officials who had colluded with Qin Hui were dismissed and investigated, and some were even sentenced to death. The people who had been oppressed by corrupt officials finally saw hope. They wrote to the court one after another, thanking the court for redressing their grievances. After Zhu Shengfei handled the case, he knew that the harm of corruption is endless. He wrote to Zhao Gou and suggested strengthening the supervision mechanism to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Zhao Gou adopted his suggestions, ordered the implementation of strict auditing systems among officials at all levels, and strengthened the supervision and management of officials.
Xia He silently observed Zhao Yingluo from the side, full of admiration for her in his heart. She knew that this sister was no ordinary woman, and her wisdom and courage were astonishing. Xia He secretly made up his mind to learn from Zhao Yingluo, constantly improve his abilities, and contribute to the prosperity of his family. Under the leadership of Zhao Yingluo, Xia He gradually gained a deeper understanding of the power struggle above the court. She understood the ruthlessness of politics and the tremendous pressure Zhao Yingluo faced. She witnessed how Zhao Yingluo cleverly strategized and brought together scattered officials to jointly resist foreign enemies. With the passage of time, under Zhao Yingluo's careful guidance, Xia He gradually grew into an outstanding assistant. She learned how to handle complex government affairs, how to deal with all kinds of people, and how to stay calm in times of crisis. Her talents were appreciated by Zhao Gou and she was appointed as Zhao Yingluo's personal maid to assist her in daily affairs. With the joint efforts of Zhao Yingluo and Xia He, the court gradually got on the right track. Corruption has been effectively curbed, and people's living standards have gradually improved. Zhao Gou spoke highly of their work and said that their achievements would be recorded in the annals of history so that future generations would always remember them. However, the good times did not last long. With the continuous intrusion of the Jin people, the situation in the court became tense again. Zhao Gou adopted a compromise policy towards the Jin people, which made some war-fighting officials dissatisfied. Although Qin Hui was dismissed and investigated, his party members were still active in the DPRK, trying to overthrow Zhao Gou's regime. At this critical moment, Zhao Yingluo and Xia He once again demonstrated their wisdom and courage. They actively assisted Zhao Gou in stabilizing the government and combating the conspiracies of Qin Hui's remaining parties. They collected intelligence through various channels and provided strong support for the court to formulate correct strategies. With their help, Zhao Gou successfully resolved a potential coup crisis. Those remaining parties who had colluded with Qin Hui were eliminated from the court one by one, and the situation in the court gradually stabilized. During that special period, Zhao Yingluo and Xia He became Zhao Gou's most trusted assistants. Their intelligence and courage made great contributions to the stability of the court. Xia He witnessed Zhao Yingluo's wise decision and calmness in the court, and his admiration for her grew deeper. She silently studied Zhao Yingluo's words and deeds, hoping that one day she could become an outstanding female official like her and contribute to the prosperity of the country. As time went by, Xia He gradually adapted to palace life. Not only was she recognized by Zhao Gou in government affairs, but she also showed elegance and witty conversation in social situations. She became Zhao Yingluo's right-hand assistant, working together to deal with various challenges in the court. However, the good times did not last long. The Jin people's intrusions became more and more frequent, and the situation in the court became more and more tense. Some officials began to express dissatisfaction with Zhao Gou's compromise policy, and the differences in the court became increasingly wide. At this critical moment, Zhao Yingluo and Xia He realized that only by uniting can they overcome the difficulties. They began to actively contact all parties and worked hard to resolve conflicts in the court. Through in-depth exchanges with officials, they gradually won their trust and support. Driven by them, the war faction and the peace faction in the court began to cooperate to jointly deal with the threat of foreign enemies. In the process, Xia He gradually grew into a mature and steady female official. She learned how to keep a clear head in a complex and ever-changing political environment, how to deal with people of different personalities, and how to coordinate the interests of all parties. Her talents were highly praised by Zhao Gou and she became Zhao Yingluo's indispensable right-hand man. In the end, with the joint efforts of Zhao Yingluo and Xia He, the court successfully resisted the Jin invasion. The conflicts in the court were resolved, and the country gradually prospered. Zhao Gou spoke highly of their achievements and expressed his intention to record their deeds in the annals of history so that future generations would always remember them. Xia He felt extremely honored and excited. She knows that her growth is inseparable from Zhao Yingluo's careful guidance and trust. She is determined to continue working hard, contribute her own strength to the prosperity of the country, and live up to the expectations of Zhao Yingluo and Zhao Gou. During this special period, the story of Zhao Yingluo and Xia He became a legend, inspiring countless future generations to strive for the development of the country.
