Tang Yuan refused, as expected by Nian Rusong.

It would be really strange if he agreed immediately.

"Lord Tang rest assured, as the official patrols the salt imperial history, inspects the salt affairs in the south of the Yangtze River, no one dares to say anything, and Lord Tang assists the official in the investigation, and no one dares to put a beak. ”

Nian Rusong explained unhurriedly: "The reason why I asked Lord Tang to assist in the investigation is that on the one hand, this official is alone in Hanzhou, and the most important thing is that this time the Jianghu forces will be involved, and there must be six doors to assist. ”

After saying that, Nian Rusong stared at Tang Yuan, wanting to see what his attitude was.

Tang Yuan groaned secretly.

It seems that Nian Rusong has hit a nail in Fang Wenhan's place.

In any case, if you can make Nian Rusong pay attention to the matter of private salt, Tang Yuan is already half of the success.

Thinking of this, Tang Yuan asked, "I don't know what Lord Nian is going to do for his subordinates?"

"Since it involves illicit salt, it is not only necessary to investigate the Salt Division, but also the Sea Shark Gang. ”

Nian Rusong groaned and said to Tang Yuan after a while.

Hearing this, Tang Yuan shook his head and said, "If there is really something going on, then the Salt Division must have been fully prepared, and there is no way to find out." Moreover, the Sea Shark Gang is a force in the rivers and lakes, and the slightest carelessness may cause turmoil in the rivers and lakes. ”

"It doesn't matter, the official will bear this matter with all his might, as long as Lord Tang is willing to help. ”

Nian Rusong waved his hand, as if to solve Tang Yuan's worries, and then said: "Moreover, this time to inspect the salt business, Lord Tang only needs to assist the official, and all the responsibilities are borne by the official, and it has nothing to do with Lord Tang." ”

Seeing that Tang Yuan was still silent, Nian Rusong frowned, glanced at Liu Bai, paused, and said: "If the salt division is really suspected of private salt business, Lord Tang is willing to help, and when the official returns to the capital, he will ask His Majesty for the credit of Lord Tang." ”

Hearing this, Tang Yuan raised his head, his eyes lit up slightly.

Still, he didn't speak.

After being silent for a long time, Tang Yuan said, "How about replying to Lord Lu after this official presents this matter to Lord Lu?"

Nian Rusong thought for a moment and nodded.

It was normal for Tang Yuan not to dare to call the shots.

After all, this is not a trivial matter.

It's just rumored that Tang Yuan has always been bold, so when he looks at it today, it seems to be different from the rumors.

Of course, Tang Yuan would not agree immediately.

After the matter was finished, Tang Yuan got up and arched his hand towards Nian Rusong and said, "If Lord Nian has nothing else to do, the lower official will retire first." ”

"Hmm. ”

Nian Rusong got up to send him off.

Tang Yuan walked out of the hall, disappeared into the darkness in the blink of an eye, and disappeared.

Watching Tang Yuan leave, Nian Rusong smiled helplessly, "These strong people really come and go without a trace, no wonder my big cadres will set up six doors and yamen to clamp down on the rivers and lakes." ”

Liu Bai smiled and did not speak.

"When you see you today, what do you think of Tang Yuan?"

Nian Rusong glanced at Liu Bai and asked curiously.

It's not what he imagined.

Liu Bai thought for a while and said, "It's not easy to say, I just think it's mediocre, and there's nothing special, what do you think?"

"It's the same with this officer. ”

Nian Rusong frowned and said: "It is rumored that this son has courage, but when I look at it today, it doesn't seem to be the case." ”

Speaking of this, Nian Rusong couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Don't worry about him, as long as Tang Yuan is willing to cooperate with our investigation, anyway, he will only be needed if the forces of the rivers and lakes are involved." ”

"That's true. ”

Liu Bai nodded and said.

"In the next month, the salt file was checked. ”

"Yes, sir. ”

The two chatted for a while, then went their separate ways.

After Tang Yuan left, he returned to the Six Gates.

At this time, Hou Yuanqing and Zhu Gaozhuo were sitting in the hall waiting for Tang Yuan.

After Tang Yuan came back, he walked into the hall and sat down.

"How's that, sir?"

Zhu Gaozhuo immediately asked.

Tonight, Tang Yuan went to see Nian Rusong, he knew.

Moreover, with the help of beggars, he also single-handedly spread the salt division and sold illicit salt.

Tang Yuan smiled and said, "Nian Rusong asked the six doors to assist in the investigation of the Yan Division, but I didn't agree immediately?"

"Why?"

Zhu Gaozhuo was stunned, and he didn't understand why Tang Yuan planned it single-handedly, and why he changed his hexagram temporarily.

What else is there to think about.

"Don't be in a hurry. ”

Tang Yuan waved his hand and said: "It should be Nian Rusong who should be anxious now, he is the Salt Patrol Imperial History, once there is a problem with the Salt Division, he will be the first to be held accountable, and it involves a top Jianghu force like the Sea Shark Gang, so he has to ask the Six Doors to assist, so this official can't be too anxious, and immediately agree." ”

Zhu Gaozhuo smiled bitterly and nodded, feeling that Tang Yuan was a little too cautious.

He didn't say anything, though.

Harmless.

Ignoring what Zhu Gaozhuo thought, Tang Yuan advised: "In a few days, this official will return to Nian Rusong, and then Master Lao Zhu will take a trip, and in the next few months, I will obey the dispatch of that Nian Lord, and inform this official immediately if there is anything." ”

"Yes, sir. ”

Zhu Gaozhuo did not refuse, and gave up.

Next, Tang Yuan said with a smile: "In the next few days, everything will depend on this young man." However, judging from tonight, this young adult should not have found anything. ”

"Haha, you can always find out. ”

Zhu Gaozhuo laughed, "As long as Nian Rusong learns that the Salt Division sells illicit salt and doesn't find out something, he will never stop." ”

Tang Yuan didn't care, anyway, Nian Rusong couldn't leave in a short time.

"Brother Hou, in the next two months, you will focus on the Sea Shark Gang and save them from making any moths. ”

Tang Yuan explained to Hou Yuanqing, and then left.

He doesn't need to do anything.

As long as Nian Rusong can make the Sea Shark Gang riot.

The next day, Nian Rusong continued to check the file, but still no results were obtained.

For several days, Nian Rusong did not find any evidence.

He's not in a hurry.

A few days later, Zhu Gaozhuo led a team of six gate officials to the Yansi Yamen.

Meng Yuan personally came out to greet him.

Seeing Zhu Gaozhuo, Meng Yuan's face changed slightly, and he quickly recovered and asked, "I don't know why Lord Zhu is here, and he still has so many servants, don't you want to arrest people in my salt department?"

This sentence was half-joking, but his face sank.

He and Zhu Gaozhuo have known each other many years ago.

Zhu Gaozhuo arched his hand with a smile and said, "Lord Meng's words are serious, this official came over on the orders of Lord Nian. ”

"Nian?"

Meng Yuan was stunned, and suddenly remembered that Rusong had mentioned this matter before, and his face suddenly became ugly.

I didn't expect that the young man really wanted to use the power of the six doors.

I still can't trust him.

"Master Meng, do you think this official can go in?"

Zhu Gaozhuo chuckled.

And at this moment, Liu Bai walked out and saw a group of six door officials standing in front of the Yansi Yamen, and asked with a smile, "Dare to ask your lordship?"

"Zhu Gaozhuo, the deputy head catcher of the six doors of this official, is here on the order of Tang Zhutou, I don't know who Your Excellency is?"

Zhu Gaozhuo bypassed Meng Yuan and asked Liu Bai.

Liu Bai's eyes moved slightly, and he didn't know what to think, so he immediately said: "It turned out to be Lord Zhu, and it was Lord Nian's staff Liu Bai below, and Lord Nian was invited." ”

After the words fell, Liu Bai said to Meng Yuan again: "Master Meng, I don't know if I can let Master Zhu in?"

At this time, what else could Meng Yuan say?

The more obstruction, the more suspicious Nian Rusong became.

Thinking of this, Meng Yuan's face turned from gloomy to clear, and he said with a smile: "Naturally, Lord Zhu, please." ”

Zhu Gaozhuo smiled and walked in with Liu Bai.

Meng Yuan walked behind, his face gloomy and terrifying.

Unheard.

Nian Rusong actually let the six doors interfere in the affairs of the salt division.

Hum!

Meng Yuan snorted coldly.

And at this time.

Liu Bai asked with a smile: "I thought it was Lord Tang who came over in person, but I didn't expect it to be Lord Zhu coming." ”

Is this a grievance?

Zhu Gaozhuo didn't know what Liu Bai meant, and he didn't care, so he immediately explained: "Lord Tang has been riddled with vulgar things recently, so I have to let Zhu come over, but please rest assured Master Liu, this official will definitely do his best." ”

Liu Bai nodded, smiled and said, "Then thank you Lord Zhu." ”

Not long after, Zhu Gaozhuo saw that Nian Rusong was dealing with salt affairs, and arched his hand and said, "Xiaguan Zhu Gaozhuo, meet Lord Nian." ”

Nian Rusong raised his head, and when he saw that it was not Tang Yuan, a different color flashed in his eyes.

"It turned out to be Lord Zhu. ”

Nian Rusong stood up politely and said with a smile: "Thank you, Lord Zhu, for your help." ”

Zhu Gaozhuo said: "The lower officials are also on the orders of Lord Tang, and they are ordered to act, and the adults do not need to be polite." ”

Hearing this, Nian Rusong glanced at Liu Bai and was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Tang Yuan was the deputy head catcher, and he could actually control the six doors, and this person was obviously also the deputy head catcher, so he was willing to listen to Tang Yuan's orders.

It seems that Tang Yuan is not as simple as it seems.

At this time, Zhu Gaozhuo arched his hand and said: "The lower official is ordered by Lord Tang, and in the next few months, Lord Ren Nian will send him." ”

Hearing this, Nian Rusong nodded with satisfaction.

With the help of six doors, he is not afraid of forces like the Sea Shark Gang.

Thinking of this, Nian Rusong said to Liu Bai: "Take Master Zhu to the side hall to work." ”

said that it was an office, but in fact, Zhu Gaozhuo had nothing to do.

Unless it involves the forces of the rivers and lakes.

After Liu Bai sent Zhu Gaozhuo to the side hall, he turned around and came back, and said to Nian Rusong: "My lord, there has been no problem in this year's file, and there may not be any problems in the future, it should be Meng Yuan's tricks." ”

Nian Rusong nodded thoughtfully, without words.

After a pause, Nian Rusong asked again, "Has Meng Yuan started to collect salt taxes?"

"It's like it's begun. ”

Liu Bai is not very clear either.

Meng Yuan would not report to him either.

Nian Rusong paced his steps, and he didn't know where to start for a while.

Liu Bai suddenly proposed: "My lord, since no problems have been found this year, it is better to check the files of previous years, it is very likely that the problems can be found, Meng Yuan has been in office for more than ten years, it is impossible to have no problems." ”

"Not bad!"

Nian Rusong's eyes lit up slightly, and he said: "Even if he changes the file, there are always mistakes, as long as one is found, it can be overturned later." ”

Speaking of which, Nian Rusong asked people to call Meng Yuan.

"I wonder what the young man commands?"

Meng Yuan walked over, bowed down and asked.

Nian Rusong thought for a moment and said: "Lord Meng, this year's salt file, the official checked it, and indeed found a little problem, ready to check it, I want Lord Meng to move the file from previous years, the official needs to check it." ”

Hearing this, Meng Yuan's face changed.

He only changed this year's file, and there were no changes to the salt file in previous years.

Thinking of this, Meng Yuan said: "In previous years, the file was sealed, and the Lord of the Imperial History of Salt Patrol has already checked it every year, and there is no problem......

Before he could speak, he was interrupted by Nian Rusong and said, "Could it be that the official has checked it?"

"Not really!"

Meng Yuan's face changed slightly, and he said, "Lord Nian can naturally check it. ”

"Then Master Meng should not hesitate, hurry up and move the files of the previous few years, and the official is ready to check. ”

Nian Rusong snorted coldly, and said without giving Meng Yuan any face.

Meng Yuan's face was ugly.

"Yes, Nian. ”

Meng Yuan bowed and turned to leave.

However, Meng Yuan had a murderous intent in his heart.

If Nian Rusong really finds out, what he has done over the years is enough to kill his head.

Unexpectedly, this person did not enter the oil and salt, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not stop him and let him patrol the salt imperial history.

Thinking of this, Meng Yuan couldn't help but complain a little about His Royal Highness the Prince.

It's a real problem.

"Master Meng, what's wrong?"

The other colleagues of the Salt Division asked nervously when they saw Meng Yuan's ugly face.

They are both prosperous and lossy, and at this time, Nian Rusong is in charge of the salt division, and no one dares to be disobedient.

Meng Yuan told the matter again.

Others worried: "This matter is too sudden, and we don't have time to change the dossier, so it's troublesome." ”

"It doesn't matter. ”

Meng Yuan saw that the scene was chaotic, waved his hand and said: "This matter is the official has his own measure, even if he finds out, the official has a reason, what are you afraid of, not to mention that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is supporting in the court." ”

Speaking of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, everyone gradually felt at ease.

After all, the crown prince is the prince.

All that money went into the prince's pocket.

They do have a rhetoric.

"Immediately inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince about the matter of the Salt Division, and the official will hold Nian Rusong, so let's go first. ”

Meng Yuan said lightly.

"Yes, Master Meng. ”

The crowd retreated.

Then, Meng Yuan instructed the officials to move the files of the first three years to Nian Rusong.

Looking at the dusty files, the corners of Nian Rusong's mouth curled slightly, and he said to Liu Bai: "With so many files, I'm afraid I won't be able to check them in a month, and then we will be busy." ”

"Haha, Your Majesty has given your adult three months, and there is no hurry. ”

Liu Bai laughed and said, "If something is really found, the adults will be able to go further." ”

"I hope so. ”

Nian Rusong nodded, and he was a little excited in his heart.

It's just that he always feels that things are not so simple.

With Meng Yuan alone, he really dares to sell illicit salt, collude with the salt merchant salt gang, and collude with it?

Nian Rusong didn't believe it.

Sure enough, in the next half month, Nian Rusong and Liu Bai were looking through the files, hoping to find out some clues.

And Zhu Gaozhuo is punctual every day.

He also ordered the catcher to protect Nian Rusong at any time, and sometimes even he personally guarded him.

This was Tang Yuan's order.

I'm afraid that the sea sharks will take risks.

During this time, Tang Yuan stayed in the mansion to cultivate.

The six doors were handed over to Hou Yuanqing.

During this period, he got an exciting news that Li Feiyu and Gu Sanniang had broken through the Yuan Shen Realm one after another.

Tang Yuan had to sigh at the strength of the talent of the two.

It just so happens that there is a natural treasure like Blood Bodhi, which crossed the innate realm in one fell swoop, stepped into the Yuan Shen realm, and achieved the position of grandmaster.

In this way, the Nine Peerless Palaces are finally like something.

There are already several grandmasters, and they are beginning to emerge.