At this time, Xiao Yu wished he could become invisible. He just didn't want to do something that would offend others. It was impossible for Li Xiang to kill all the officials here. At most, he would find a few typical ones, and then he would continue to recruit the rest. Even if he wanted to replace the people here, he would have to wait for a while. So Xiao Yu had already thought about it and used Li Xiang's prestige to subdue these people, but he didn't expect that Li Xiang would suddenly come over and not allow him to reap the benefits.
In fact, Li Xiangsheng had forgotten in his rage. Thinking of what he had seen on the road, he was about to have this person killed. But when he glanced at Changsun Pingting just now, Li Xiang immediately thought of another person. Changsun Pingting had no way to remind him, could she? He could only use his eyes to remind him, but if Li Xiang didn't look at her, this reminder would be useless.
"This man is unfit to be an official. The bones along the way prove that he is a criminal of the Tang Dynasty. He should be dismissed and investigated."
Xiao Yu did not have the courage like Li Xiang, not to mention that Li Xiang was capable of dealing with local officials, which was also approved by Li Shimin. Of course, it would not work if it was limited to other places around Sichuan. Xiao Yu did not have such ability. Even if Xiao Yu became the governor of Yizhou, he could only report these situations to Chang'an and wait for the results of the investigation by the Chang'an city government. He himself could not deal with these officials privately.
"Why don't we leave this matter to the adults? I wonder if there will be any results in a few days?"
The murderous intent in Li Xiang's eyes was already very strong. This matter was actually just a matter of one sentence. You had to delay this guy for a few more days. Does that mean he can be saved if he lives for these few more days?
Xiao Yu had no relationship with this person, and he didn't want to take the blame for him. He just wanted to win people's hearts at the moment. Li Xiang was killing people cleanly and neatly in front of him. If he could buy a few days for this person, then the officials present would immediately know that Xiao Yu was a person they could rely on. Then in the following days, many people would come to him. Although he could not compete with Li Xiang, he also firmly grasped the real power in his hands. This old guy was very good at playing politics, but unfortunately Changsun Pingting was not bad either.
After hearing what Li Xiang said, if Xiao Yu continued to refuse, it would most likely cause Li Xiang's dissatisfaction. This little fox was not a joke. If he made him unhappy again and again, Xiao Yu's life here would not be easy. Anyway, he had nothing to do with this person, not to mention that this person had done something that could get him killed dozens of times.
"We can investigate this matter today, but we need His Highness's golden medal to bring the case to justice."
Xiao Yu is definitely like a loach. He can't leave any handle for himself. The highest local official of a province wants to deal with the highest tax collector of the province. He doesn't have such power. But if he has Li Xiang's golden order, it will be a different matter. We are just following orders.
Li Xiang gave a look, and Long Wu next to him handed the gold medal to Xiao Yu. Then Li Xiang took a step back and said, "This matter depends on you. We can't do things that offend people by ourselves. At the same time, you have to do it in a good way. Let us see how powerful you, a veteran minister of three dynasties, are."
"Someone come!"
"I will follow your orders, sir."
With Li Xiang's golden order, dozens of guards immediately dismounted and knelt in front of Xiao Yu.
"Capture everyone in the Taxation Office and confiscate all account books for this year. This individual's family must also be strictly controlled. Tax officials from all prefectures, counties, and prefectures must not move without permission. Within three days, deliver the account books to the Yizhou Governor's Office."
After hearing what Xiao Yu said, Li Xiang was quite satisfied. Li Xiang originally only wanted to deal with this one person, but since Xiao Yu wanted to leave a good impression on Li Xiang, it would be impossible to deal with this one person alone. The tax revenue of the entire Sichuan has always been a big hole. After going through all this, he basically understood what was going on. It was not that the people did not pay taxes, but that these people had all their taxes withheld. So, starting from the Taxation Office, he would dig out all the information bit by bit, and at the same time give a warning to all the adults.
These people all understood that no matter whether it was Li Xiang or Xiao Yu, it was impossible for them to arrest all the officials in a province, especially since they were still needed now. If they arrested all the officials in the province, then no matter what they did next, no one would help them.
This is how the imperial court has always handled cases. The main leaders must be taken down first. As for the remaining accomplices, at most they would be given a warning, or a few fierce subordinates would be killed, or their property would be confiscated. However, those who need to do the job still have to do the job. If they kill them all, who can the imperial court rely on?
"yes…"
After receiving the order, the soldiers immediately mounted their horses and headed for the yamen they were supposed to go to. Now these Sichuan officials no longer felt the pain in their legs. They just wanted to keep kneeling like this as long as it didn't affect them. When Li Xiang asked them to kneel just now, many people thought Li Xiang was a little rude, but now they no longer had that feeling.
Zhang Jiuli thought about it carefully. All the connections between him and the officials below him were cut off before Li Xiang came. Even if all these people under him were investigated, they could only falsely accuse him in the end because these people did not have any evidence in their hands.
Li Xiang can investigate and punish the officials below, but he cannot do that to Zhang Jiuli. After all, Zhang Jiuli is a provincial governor. Before Xiao Yu came, he was the highest-ranking official here. If he wants to deal with him, he must seek the emperor's consent. This guy is not without supporters in the court. So much silver is sent to Chang'an City every year. If the time really comes, this silver may come into play.
"Everyone, please stand up. I was so busy dealing with these bastards that I forgot about you all. This is my fault."
Li Xiang changed his face at this time, but no one dared to underestimate Li Xiang anymore.
This person is definitely not an ordinary person. He killed two officials while chatting and laughing, and one of them might implicate the others. The most important thing is that he has not done it himself, and asked Xiao Yu to do it. Xiao Yu was once the prime minister of the dynasty. In the court, one move can affect the whole body. Such a person can do what Li Xiang said. You can imagine what Li Xiang's methods are. The funny thing is that they still wanted to deceive Li Xiang. Were they crazy at that time?