Mu Qiubai nodded solemnly, "Lord Yao said with a smile, you are an upright official, no one in Huajing City knows, you can rest assured, the grass people know the severity." Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

"Boss Mu has always been polite, and this official will definitely ask for credit for you." Yao Xuan patted Mu Qiubai's shoulder and bowed.

Mu Qiubai finished the complaint, left all the evidence of the thief in Jingzhao Yin's yamen, and said goodbye to Yao Xuan.

Yao Xuan hurried into the palace to report the big case, so naturally he wouldn't stay long, and the two went their separate ways after greeting them.

Chen Shizheng, who was ordered to go out to inquire about the news, returned to Xiaoxiangju.

"Miss, Qiubai is back, everyone is fine, but because of the heavy rain, something went wrong, Zhang Si was slightly injured, and the dark guard reported back the news that they had returned to Surabaya City and looked for a doctor.

Luo Qingran exhaled when he heard this, "That's fine." ”

"Lord Yao has already entered the palace, and the prince should have come back from the next dynasty at this time, but now he has probably been left by the emperor to discuss things, so he has not returned to the palace yet, but these news were all told to the slave maid by Ye Ge himself, Miss let you go." Zhishu paid attention to Luo Qingran's expression as he spoke.

Miss has not been in good spirits since yesterday afternoon, and there is always a little unwilling, but now that I hear that things have been done, everyone is fine, and I think I should rest assured.

"Okay, I see, thank you for your hard work." Luo Qingran nodded, and the expression on his face was finally not so solemn.

Zhishu expected that Mo Yao was indeed left in the imperial study by Emperor Qiyang now.

Not only him, but also a number of important ministers in the DPRK and China are all there, listening to Yao Xuan's statement.

Emperor Qiyang pondered for a long time after hearing this, his face was expressionless, and his eyes swept over the faces of a heavy minister.

Everyone half-hung their heads, looking extremely respectful.

After a while, Emperor Qiyang snorted coldly, "Why don't you all Aiqing speak, I am blind, and you are all blind!" There is so much private salt found near Huajing, which of you will explain to me what is going on! ”

"The emperor forgives his sins!" All the ministers confessed in unison.

Emperor Qiyang glanced at him coldly, "Forgive your sins!" How dare I, if I blame you, I am afraid that I must first forgive my own sins! ”

"The emperor is angry, the ministers are negligent, and the emperor forgives the sin." The ministers again confessed.

Emperor Qiyang had a gloomy face and didn't speak for a long time.

He also knew that it was too late to say these words now, this time it was the businessman named Mu Qiubai who happened to meet him, but what if he didn't? Wouldn't so much private salt be shipped out, and when the time comes, I don't know whose pockets this income will be filled in!

The thought of someone ignoring his set law and acting rampantly makes him hate it in his heart.

I'm afraid that there are more moths in this court than he imagined, he is too benevolent, so that these people dare to act so recklessly, and they are still so lawless under their noses, what about other places?

I can't let them fool myself anymore, Emperor Qiyang thought to himself, he must do something to let those greedy people with unclean hands and feet know that they know how powerful!

"According to Yao Xuan's report, this Mu Qiubai was the first person to discover this private salt, he was able to resist such a big temptation, and he slashed the bandit leader, it is really indispensable, how do you think I should reward him?" Emperor Qiyang suddenly changed his words and asked about the reward for Mu Qiubai.

The ministers thought for a moment, and Lord Zuo Xiang took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that I pray for a strict law, and Your Majesty has always paid attention to rewards and punishments under his rule, this Mu Qiubai has made meritorious contributions now, and His Majesty should greatly reward him, not only because His Majesty loves the people like a son and understands the people's feelings, but more importantly, let the people of Li see His Majesty's attitude towards meritorious people." ”

Emperor Qiyang nodded, "Zuo Xiang's words are reasonable, I don't know what Zuo Xiang has in his heart, you might as well talk about it." ”

Zuo Xiang bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty asked, the old minister did not dare not answer, according to the old minister's humble opinion, His Majesty can be included in the selection of this Mu Qiubai into the imperial business, this is the supreme reward for a businessman, the opening of the sea is imminent, His Majesty wants to find people who can be ambitious to strengthen the business route of my great prayer, the old minister thinks, this Mu Qiubai is brave and strategic, and cares about the national fortune, it is the talent that His Majesty is looking for." ”

As soon as the words fell, before Emperor Qiyang could speak, he heard the right opposite retort: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the words of the left minister are inappropriate." ”

Emperor Qiyang paused, his eyes flashed, and asked, "Oh, the right minister said, why is the left minister's words inappropriate?" ”

"Your Majesty," the right minister bowed and replied, "There is nothing wrong with Lord Left offering to reward Mu Qiubai, but is it too hasty to make this Mu Qiubai the choice of the emperor just by virtue of this one thing?" The imperial merchant is not any more than ordinary businessmen, and he can't be ignored. ”

"What the right minister said is not unreasonable." After listening to the words of the right minister, Emperor Qiyang also nodded.

When the right minister heard that Emperor Qiyang did not refute his words, he glanced at the left minister proudly.

Zuo Xiang didn't see his eyes, he still stood with his head down, and his tone was respectful, "Your Majesty is wise and martial, and the old minister believes that Your Majesty has his own decision." ”

The right prime minister's heart tightened, it's too bad, it's this bad old man's fool!

Then he turned his head to look at Emperor Qiyang, and sure enough, he saw Emperor Qiyang looking at Zuo Xiang with a smile, and his eyes were much kinder than his talents.

The right minister frowned, winked at the henchman who wanted to speak, and retreated, without saying anything more to refute it.

Everyone echoed Zuo Xiang's words in unison, and they all praised Emperor Shengming.

Emperor Qiyang received everyone's compliments, and the anger in his heart finally disappeared a lot.

After the ministers finished complimenting, Fang pointed to Mo Yao and asked: "I've been here for so long, why don't you say a word, isn't this shipping matter handed over to you, why don't you have an opinion on the errand that comes to your head?" ”

Mo Yao was suddenly named, and seemed to be a little stunned, and glanced at Emperor Qiyang, his face a little embarrassed.

"What's the matter, it's not for you to go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire, what are you doing with that expression." Emperor Qiyang looked at Mo Yao amusedly.

His younger brother, he thinks he still knows better, although he often does not participate in court politics, but he is not indistinguishable from right and wrong, and he never participates in party struggles, and he is always objective and neutral when he speaks, why is he embarrassed today?

Mo Yao's face was embarrassed, and he hesitated for a while before replying: "Brother Qiqi, it's not that the younger brother doesn't express his opinion, you don't know, the reason why the younger brother keeps silent is to avoid suspicion. ”

"Avoiding suspicion? What are you avoiding? Emperor Qiyang felt that it was really fresh after hearing it.

Mo Yao actually said that he wanted to avoid suspicion, but what suspicion did he avoid?

The left and right ministers often have different political views, but he has never spoken to anyone, so why do you want to avoid suspicion today?