If you count yourself, the Nine Absolute Palace already has five Yuan Shen Realm powerhouses.

Even if it is placed in the entire Daqian, it is also a top force.

The only thing missing is the powerhouse of the Returning to the Void.

The background is too shallow, and there is no way to do it for the time being.

Presumably, it won't take long, if you can draw heavenly treasures such as Long Yuan and Blood Bodhi, you won't be able to return to the Void Realm powerhouse.

This is a later story, so I won't mention it for the time being.

......

Kyoto, at the foot of the Son of Heaven.

Ouchi of the Imperial Palace.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, rumors are spreading in Hanzhou, according to Meng Yuan, Nian Rusong is investigating the Salt Division, and please ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to show it?"

The person who spoke was dressed in a red official uniform with a peacock pattern embroidered on his chest, and bowed down and said.

And in front of him was a man, wearing a crown and ordinary clothes, but he also looked extravagant.

This is Zhao Zhi, the prince of Daqian.

Don't look at the young age of this prince, in fact, he is in his forties.

He has been appointed as a prince for nearly 30 years.

It is deeply entrenched in the DPRK and China, and its influence is huge.

Even if the emperor didn't like him, he didn't have the idea of moving the prince.

And his brothers were no threat to him.

This is also the reason why the position of the prince is solid.

Thirty years of prince, who can shake it.

"Then let him check. ”

After a little silence, Zhao Zhi said quietly.

"But ......"

Zhao Zhi's voice made Qi Bingdao feel slightly uneasy, and hesitated: "Nian Rusong has a strange temper, let him find out something, when he returns to the dynasty one day, it is very likely that he will recall that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in trouble, and he must be guarded against." ”

Zhao Zhi waved his hand and said lightly: "What about the trouble? Do you think my father doesn't know?"

Qi Bingdao was taken aback.

"Since Nian Rusong wants to check, let him check, but don't let him be too easy. ”

Zhao Zhi's face did not change, and he did not pay attention to the matter of the salt division.

What if Nian Rusong found out?

And what worries him is Cangxing Dynasty, this is the old fox, this person is a supreme powerhouse, and he controls the six gates, which is the biggest threat to him.

Even if he had buried shadows in the six doors, the effect was minimal.

"Yes, Your Highness the Prince. ”

Qi Bingdao sighed helplessly.

Zhao Zhi ignored him and asked, "Recently, the fourth and sixth doors have been walking closer?"

It's not something everybody knows.

But it's not surprising that Zhao Zhi can know.

Qi Bingdao said thoughtfully: "A few days ago, the Six Doors God Hunting Liu Xiang met with the Four Princes, and there was no contact at other times. ”

"Huh!"

Zhao Zhi sneered, "My fourth brother is still unwilling, if it weren't for his uncle...... Hum. ”

In the end, Zhao Zhi's face couldn't help but be gloomy.

Qi Bingdao was silent and didn't dare to say more.

Zhao Zhi glanced at him and said, "Even if you let Nian Rusong investigate, what if you find out?"

"......"

Qi Bingdao hesitated: "In case something happens, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to explain." ”

"Isn't this palace still able to fight a three-grade salt patrol imperial history?"

Zhao Zhi's eyes widened, which made Qi Bingdao's heart uneasy.

However, no matter how firm Zhao Zhi is, it is difficult to reassure Qi Bingdao.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is found out, then he will be finished.

He has been taking refuge with the prince for many years, and he has long been branded as a princeling.

At this time, Zhao Zhi was punished, and he was in danger of being beheaded.

So, the prince is not afraid, he is afraid.

Seeing Qi Bingdao's appearance during Ai Ai, Zhao Zhi snorted dissatisfiedly, "Then what can you do to prevent Nian Rusong from finding out?"

Qi Bingdao thought about it and shook his head dejectedly.

For a while, where did he have any way.

If he is in Hanzhou, there is still a chance.

But he is far away in the capital, and the whip is beyond his reach.

Thinking of this, Qi Bingdao became more and more desperate.

Over the years, Zhao Zhi's private salt business has been taken care of by him, including liaising with His Royal Highness.

That's the trouble.

Your Highness!

Thinking of this, Qi Bingdao's eyes lit up slightly.

At this time, hearing that Qi Bingdao had no choice, Zhao Zhi said angrily: "Then you will find a way to make Nian Rusong unable to return to the capital, and he will find a way to intercept those twists and turns in the palace." ”

"Murder?"

Qi Bingdao was a little worried.

The other party is the imperial history of the salt patrol ordered by His Majesty, and he is also a member of the three grades of the imperial court.

rashly killing the three high-ranking members of the imperial court, even the forces of the rivers and lakes would not dare to do this kind of thing.

"Humph!"

Zhao Cheng was dissatisfied, snorted, waved his sleeve and reprimanded: "You go down." ”

Qi Bingdao wanted to speak and stopped, thought about it, and knew that he had annoyed His Royal Highness the Prince, so he immediately retreated.

After going out, Qi Bingdao thought for a moment and went straight to find the Eighth Prince.

Ask the Eighth Prince if there is any good way.

Zhao Zhi stood in the hall with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed.

In fact, he was also a little worried.

If his father found out, he would have died a hundred times.

It's just that he does it secretly.

It was done by the hands of the eighth brother again.

It's hard for others to spot.

Zhao Zhi smiled coldly, if he wasn't afraid of his fourth brother, why would he take such a risky move.

After thinking about it, Zhao Zhi contacted his confidant minister and intercepted the report submitted by Nian Rusong from Hanzhou.

Don't look at him in front of Qi Bingdao, but he knows in his heart that once Nian Rusong finds out something, it will cause a chain reaction.

Once investigated, the consequences are dire.

The key is that Cangxing Chao is also hindering it.

......

Nian Rusong, who was far away in Hanzhou, naturally didn't know that he was being targeted by the prince.

Even if he knew, Nian Rusong would not care.

With his character, he will not be afraid of the prince.

In the past, he was the imperial history, and there were many impeachments of the prince.

Because of this, he has earned a reputation for integrity.

Nian Rusong, as always, consulted the salt dossier.

A few days later, Liu Bai was assisting Nian Rusong in his investigation, and his face gradually became solemn as he was flipping through the files.

Seeing the end, Liu Bai was a little worried.

At this time, Nian Rusong's face was not very good.

Obviously, he was aware of the anomaly, too.

A few days ago, the two of them checked this year's salt accounts and found no problems.

But then, the two checked the files of previous years and realized that the accounts did not match at all.

The salt tax payment is also not right.

Nian Rusong raised his head, glanced at Liu Bai, and said, "Master Liu also found out?"

Liu Bai nodded, and stopped talking.

"What, is there anything you can't say?"

Nian Rusong's slightly dark face wrinkled, and said, "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"These salt accounts don't match at all, how did you investigate the imperial history of salt inspection in previous years?"

Liu Bai asked worriedly.

Nian Rusong frowned and said, "I'm afraid this is one of the reasons why Your Majesty asked this official to go to Hanzhou to inspect the salt affairs." Over the years, the salt tax has been decreasing year by year, and last year the salt tax was actually reduced by 10%, and His Majesty was also aware of it, but it was only the intricacies of the Jiangnan side that would let the official inspect it first. ”

"And what are you going to do?"

Liu Bai asked.

"What does Master Liu think?"

Nian Rusong frowned and asked.

He felt that Liu Bai had something to say and had not finished speaking.

Liu Bai has always been his staff and advises him, so Nian Rusong also trusts him more.

Liu Bai opened his mouth, and finally gave up in despair, but still didn't say anything.

He hoped that Nian Rusong would give up and continue to investigate.

It's a pity that with Nian Rusong's temperament, he will never agree.

So, it doesn't make a difference if you say it or not.

"Master Liu wants to make this official not have to investigate?"

When Nian Rusong saw this, he knew it in his heart.

Liu Bai nodded helplessly.

Since the salt tax was smuggled in previous years, and the salt introduction was not right, they did not know how many of them were grabbing profits.

This is a huge group of interests.

If they continue to investigate, they are likely to get bogged down.

It's too dangerous.

Nian Rusong shook his head, Liu Bai still knew himself, how could he give up the investigation, otherwise how could he be worthy of His Majesty's kindness.

Thinking of this, Nian Rusong said in a deep voice: "Master Liu, don't say anything about persuasion, and don't fake it to others, rely on you and me to find out the evidence one by one." ”

"Yes, sir. ”

Liu Bai was helpless, and could only nod yes.

For another three days, the two of them raised their heads and exhaled a long breath of turbidity.

Neither of them looked very good.

"What about Meng Yuan these days?"

Nian Rusong's face was gloomy and watery and asked.

Liu Bai smiled bitterly and did not speak.

Presumably, Meng Yuan didn't know well, and he would be found out, so he simply didn't see them.

"Someone, invite Master Meng over. ”

Nian Rusong shouted.

Immediately afterwards, he ordered someone to call Zhu Gaozhuo over.

"My lord, isn't it appropriate to let the people from the six doors come over at this time?"

Liu Bai was ready to stop it.

Who knows, Nian Rusong waved his hand and said: "It's okay to let the six doors witness, but it's a pity that Tang Yuan is not here, but a deputy general manager catches the head, and the weight is enough." ”

Not long after, Zhu Gaozhuo walked in from the side hall, and seeing that the faces of the two were not very good, he still bowed his hand respectfully and said, "I don't know what is important for Lord Nian to call the officials?"

"Lord Zhu, please sit down, wait for a while, and Lord Meng will come over later. ”

Nian Rusong asked Zhu Gaozhuo to sit down.

Zhu Gaozhuo's eyes changed for a while, nodded slightly, sat down next to him, did not speak, and waited quietly.

Now, he is Tang Yuan's spokesperson.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

The three of them waited for nearly a quarter of an hour before Meng Yuan slowly walked over, his face calm.

"Meet the young man. ”

Meng Yuan bowed.

Nian Rusong didn't speak, nor did he let Meng Yuan get up, just silent.

The atmosphere suddenly froze.

Meng Yuan's expression was gloomy, and he didn't get up.

Zhu Gaozhuo clasped his hands on his chest and watched this scene with great interest.

Tang Yuan just asked him to watch a play in the salt division.

Try not to meddle.

Unless it involves the forces of the rivers and lakes.

That is, he acted as a thug at best.

Cough!

Until Liu Bai coughed lightly.

At this time, Nian Rusong said slowly: "Master Meng, get up." ”

Meng Yuan smiled silently before straightening up.

"Master Meng, are you guilty?"

Nian Rusong asked calmly.

"I don't know what the crime of the lower official is, and I ask the young man to show it. ”

Meng Yuan asked.

"Humph!"

Nian Rusong snorted coldly, threw a piece of paper on the table in front of Meng Yuan, and said, "Lord Meng, let's take a look, and then come and ask what the official is guilty of." ”

Meng Yuan picked up the thin paper, which was densely filled with words.

After reading it, Meng Yuan was silent and did not speak.

These records are all errors and omissions in the salt tax and salt introduction.

Meng Yuan was not surprised that Nian Rusong was able to find out these things.

If he can't find out, he's surprised.

"Don't you want to explain?"

Nian Rusong said in a deep voice.

Meng Yuan shook his head and said, "There's nothing to explain, just send the officials to prison." ”

One sentence resisted Nian Rusong and made him stunned for a moment.

He thought that Meng Yuan would quibble and be silent.

I didn't expect to admit it directly.

This caught Nian Rusong off guard.

Nian Rusong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked, "Master Meng, you are a salt priest, and you dare to embezzle the salt tax?"

"That's true, just as Lord Nian found out, everything is the work of the official, there is nothing to explain, I implore Lord Nian to send the official to prison. ”

Meng Yuan's expression was flat, and he said in a calm tone.

"Meng Yuan, what do you mean?"

Nian Rusong asked coldly.

Meng Yuan was silent and didn't answer at all.

"This official knows that there is someone behind you, are you still looking forward to saving you?"

Nian Rusong asked with a frown.

Meng Yuan still didn't answer.

made Nian Rusong annoyed.

But it can't be helped.

I'm afraid the whole salt division is not so clean.

You can't serve them all at once.

The salt tax has not yet been collected.

"The old man is too worried, this is the work of the lower official alone, and there is no so-called backer. ”

Meng Yuan smiled lightly, as if he didn't care at all.

He is not afraid of going to prison either.

Moreover, with his identity as a third-grade Taoist of the Salt Division, Nian Rusong has no way to take him.

can only escort the capital.

When he arrived in the capital, everything was like a pine, including him Meng Yuan.

Someone else will save him.

Perhaps, he will be able to get out of Hanzhou.

Nian Rusong underestimated this interest group too much.

He was arrested, and I don't know how many people will be involved.

Zhu Gaozhuo found it more and more interesting.

I didn't expect this Meng Yuan to be really a character.

And Nian Rusong rarely refuted, he knew that Meng Yuan was not afraid of him, so he turned his head to look at Zhu Gaozhuo, who had been silent and smiling, and said, "Lord Zhu......"

Zhu Gaozhuo was stunned, how could he talk about him.

However, he immediately came to his senses and arched his hand: "The lower official is here, I don't know what the adults command." ”

Meng Yuan glanced at Zhu Gaozhuo, and his brows couldn't help frowning.

"I wonder what Lord Zhu thinks about this matter?"

Nian Rusong didn't answer, but asked instead.

Zhu Gaozhuo was stunned, and said helplessly: "The lower official is to assist the adult, everything is sent by the adult, where will there be any opinion, and Zhu is a rough person, I really don't know about these things." ”

Tang Yuan repeatedly told him to only watch the play and not interfere.

He thought he did.

Nian Rusong nodded with a deep groan, looked at Meng Yuan and said, "Lord Meng, is the Sea Shark Gang involved?"

He hadn't found any shadow of the Sea Sharks.

On the contrary, the salt merchant Gu family was active.

The salt introduction is also the most obtained by the Gu family.

Meng Yuan said truthfully: "The joint operation of salt by the Sea Shark Gang and the Salt Division is an indispensable link, why did your lord say this?"

"Humph!"

Nian Rusong snorted coldly, "In this way, the Sea Shark Gang is also involved, and this official must inform Your Majesty about this matter, and the Sea Shark Gang will definitely not be able to participate in salt affairs in the future." ”

Meng Yuan's face changed.

Without waiting for Meng Yuan to speak, Nian Rusong said to Zhu Gaozhuo: "Can Lord Zhu accompany this official to the Sea Shark Gang?"

"How about allowing the official to tell Lord Tang?"

Zhu Gaozhuo thought for a while and said.

"That's the way it should be. ”

Nian Rusong said: "If Lord Tang is willing to go together, then it is the best." ”

"The lower official will bring the words. ”

Zhu Gaozhuo arched his hand, glanced at Meng Yuan, stood up and walked out.

He wanted to tell Tang Yuan about this matter and let him decide.

After all, he was still a little frightened when he went to the Sea Shark Gang.