Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1423

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, a glint of light flashed in Guo Huan's eyes, and he quickly nodded, saying:

"Yes, yes, with His Highness the Crown Prince's words, Guo Huan will certainly tell you everything without reservation and will never dare to conceal anything!"

Before Zhu Biao could ask again, Guo Huan answered the question he had just asked.

"Besides me, the other participants in the money shop case included Wang Huidi, the Minister of Justice, and He Zhong, the Vice Minister of Personnel..."

Then, Guo Huan rattled off dozens of names, most of whom were from important departments such as the Six Ministries.

The highest-ranking official was Wang Huidi, the Minister of Justice. To be honest, Wei Wu was somewhat surprised to hear of this person.

Unexpectedly, one of the six ministers was involved in this matter, and not as the mastermind, but as an accomplice.

But then I thought about it and it made sense. After all, the salaries Old Zhu gave were not very appealing, and the officials basically didn't have much money.

Although Guo Huan was only a vice minister, the problem was that he had the ability to make money and even make Wang Huidi, the minister, make money.

The saying "whoever has money is the boss" may not be as accurate in ancient times as it is in later times, but it is generally true.

It is certain that Guo Huan was truly moved by Zhu Biao's promise and has now become very self-aware.

After rattling off dozens of names like reciting a menu, he continued speaking frankly without even taking a breath.

The details, procedures, and all the arrangements of the money exchange case are explained in great detail.

After he finished explaining everything, and after the three men, including Black Wolf, had finished recording it, Zhu Biao ordered his men to take Guo Huan away and lock him up in prison.

After Guo Huan was imprisoned, Zhu Biao arranged for Black Wolf and his two companions to arrest all the participants based on Guo Huan's confession.

Not only the participants, but also their families were among those arrested.

Once only Wei Wu and Zhu Biao remained in the room, Wei Wu, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up and asked:

"Brother, when you gave the order just now, did you forget to tell them to spare Guo Huan's son?"

Upon hearing Wei Wu's question, Zhu Biao turned around and gave a simple reply.

"No, I haven't forgotten!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Wu raised his eyebrows, then asked with a strange expression:

"Brother, going back on your word after making a promise is bad for your reputation as a benevolent ruler!"

"Nonsense."

Zhu Biao turned his head and gave Wei Wu a disapproving look, then smiled faintly and continued:

“I just promised Guo Huan something. I said that as long as he cooperates sincerely and confesses without reservation, I will consider letting his son go.”

"Didn't I consider it? I did consider it, but after considering it, I still felt I couldn't let it go. How can you go back on your word?"

Everyone thinks Zhu Biao is kind and benevolent, but only a very few people know that the real Zhu Biao is now black-hearted to the point of being scorching.

Of course, Zhu Biao would not show this side of himself to outsiders, not even in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang knew Zhu Biao's true personality, and Zhu Biao knew that his father understood him, he still kept a mask on.

Only in front of Wei Wu would he reveal himself so completely; he was probably the only person who made him take off his mask.

Wei Wu knew that Zhu Biao was different in front of him, so he was not surprised by Zhu Biao's cunning.

So, after Zhu Biao finished speaking, he put the matter out of his mind and began to focus on his own problems.

"Brother, now that the mastermind behind the money exchange case has been caught and confessed, can I finally leave?"

Although Wei Wu lived a carefree life in the imperial prison, his freedom was not restricted, and even the prison cell door was not locked.

But this is a prison cell after all, and it can't compare to one's own home. No matter how free one is here, it will still feel uncomfortable.