After this matter was decided, Zhu Youxiao didn't care too much. He turned his head to see Wei Changsheng on the side and asked, "How is that Cao Bang of the Cao family?" ”

"Your Majesty, you are a very good businessman." Wei Changsheng thought for a while and said: "This Cao Bang can be regarded as a very high-status person among the Hui merchants, and he has a lot of assets in his family. ”

"In recent years, the salt merchants of Lianghuai have risen, and their family has also done these things, which can be regarded as big businessmen, and they also have more face in the officialdom. Cao Bian, the secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry, is actually Cao Bang's uncle. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded, but he didn't think there was anything strange.

This is normal, in the Ming Dynasty, there are big officials in the family, and there will be some industries to some extent, but what those industries are are not necessarily.

It's more about engaging in some land, after all, you don't have to pay taxes, and you can make money by tax evasion. Then a lot of donated land was also accepted, and there were many people with 10,000 mu of land at home, and it was not for nothing that they had hundreds of thousands of mu. It's just that there are not many of the Kong family, which is their regular routine.

It is normal for them to open some shops in the city and sell some things. It is not surprising that green houses, casinos, and brothels are also involved.

Although the mouth is full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, all of them are Ziyue, Shuyun, and Jingyi, but in fact, the stomach is full of business.

Especially in the salt industry, it is not possible to make the scale bigger, without an official background.

In this regard, Zhu Youxiao was deeply touched.

Not to mention in this era, it will be the same in later generations, there are many industries, non-official people, you just can't do it, don't even think about it.

And it is not surprising that the Cao family has official people; It's not surprising that there are people in every other house. That's why these people will become more and more unscrupulous, dare to take any money, not only do not pay taxes, but also dare to do any kind of business, and only have money in their hearts.

However, this is not surprising, even in the era of later generations, there are many such people.

Zhu Youxiao said: "Arrest the Cao family too." ”

That's a bit sloppy, isn't it?

The people around looked at each other, but no one spoke, and the expressions on their faces betrayed them.

In fact, they felt that there was something inappropriate for His Majesty to do so. After all, this endless arrest could make things worse.

However, none of them dared to advise, and their identities were here. They are not civil officials, except for eunuchs, Jinyi guards, or the internal affairs government, all of which are the emperor's private affairs, so they naturally don't have to worry about anything else when they do things.

The emperor has said it, then do it.

Xu Xianchun said: "Yes, Your Majesty." The minister will arrange it immediately. ”

However, at this time, there was a person who stood up, and this person was Huang Changzong.

Glancing at Zhu Youxiao, Huang Changzong said cautiously: "Your Majesty, before coming here, Cao Bang had already sent a letter to the minister, hoping to meet the minister. ”

After hearing this, everyone's eyes were focused on Huang Changzong.

Even Zhu Youxiao looked at Huang Changzong with a playful smile on his face.

In fact, it is a very unwise choice to open your mouth at this time, after all, the emperor has already made his judgment and decision. In such a situation, doing nothing and being obedient is the best.

But Huang Changzong chose to speak, which is actually a disguised plea.

Zhu Youxiao asked, "What?" Did you receive other people's benefits? Or do you have any business dealings with others, and you have a handle for people to grasp? ”

After hearing this, Huang Changzong knelt on the ground with a plop.

"Your Majesty, the minister has definitely not done anything to be sorry for Your Majesty! It's just that the Internal Affairs Office has some dealings with Cao Bang in business, and everyone is familiar with it, and the minister thinks he can help. Huang Changzong kowtowed as he spoke. Then he said, "Your Majesty, please be wise!" ”

"Really? Let's hear it. Zhu Youxiao heard this and said with some noncommittality.

"Back to Your Majesty, Cao Bang is not only engaged in salt business, but also overseas trade. And this person is quite discerning and can do things. The minister thought that if he could be used by His Majesty, then he would definitely be able to help His Majesty do a lot of things. Huang Changzong said with some apprehension.

"Listen to you say that, you're still a talent." Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Then you can go and see him, and the location will be arranged in Lichun Courtyard." ”

Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Wei Changsheng and said, "Prepare the Tianzi No. 1 room for them to talk." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Changsheng agreed, and glanced at Huang Changzong with some sympathy.

Although I don't know why Huang Changzong did this, but in Wei Changsheng's opinion, Huang Changzong is afraid that he will put himself in it this time. If the person surnamed Cao doesn't say anything good, then it is estimated that no one will be able to keep it.

Huang Changzong also showed sweat on his forehead at this time, and he didn't know what the outcome of the matter would be, so he hoped that Cao Bang would not mess around.

"Alright, let's go and make arrangements." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

Everyone didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly retreated.

In fact, they are still very busy, after all, Zhu Youxiao has already explained the matter, everyone has their own things to do, and nothing can go wrong.

Everyone glanced at Huang Changzong as they left, with sympathy in their eyes.

Huang Changzong was also very helpless, and at this time, he could only rely on Cao Banghui to do things. If Cao Bang messes things up, then I'm afraid he will be finished.

At this time, Cao Bang was already an ant on a hot pot, constantly walking around the house.

At this time, a man in his fifties ran in, and as soon as he looked at his dress, he knew that he was a housekeeper.

Compared to the body of ordinary people, he looks a little bloated. The most important thing is that the eyes are a little slender, which makes people feel a little fierce at first glance, especially his hanging eyebrows, which look like they are not easy to mess with.

At this time, he was panting heavily, obviously running in a hurry, and his panting was a little unable to keep up.

His face was a little pale, as if he had been frightened by something.

After seeing Cao Bang, the housekeeper hurriedly said, "Master, it's not good!" ”

"What's wrong?" Cao Bang looked at him and asked quickly.

"Master, the people of the Ye family have been arrested!" The housekeeper hurriedly said: "The news just came over, the people of Jinyiwei have already started, and they went directly to the Ye family with people. Now Ye Chi has been arrested, and all the properties in the family have been seized. ”

After hearing this, Cao Bang's body shook and sat down on the chair suddenly.

Cao Bang's face was pale, his forehead was full of sweat, and he shouted in his heart, it's over!

The Ye family is actually finished?

Everyone was still together just now, although the Ye family was not authentic and didn't say anything, but no one wanted the Ye family to become like this.

After calming down, Cao Bang hurriedly asked, "Do you know what the reason is?" ”

"I don't know for the time being, Jinyiwei has not announced any charges, and the yamen is now closed. According to the grapevine, the prefect of Yangzhou has been arrested, and now the yamen in various places have been taken over by some people. No one dares to care about anything, and now Jinyiwei is unscrupulous in everything. ”

"Why? Why is that? Cao Bang sat in the chair with some difficult feelings.

Finally, he raised his head helplessly, looked at the housekeeper and asked, "Is there any news?" Is there any news from Huang Changzong's side? ”

Now Cao Bang can only pin his hopes on Huang Changzong, and there is really no other way.

As a powerful faction in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Huang Changzong's reputation has always been very good, and everyone has been doing business a lot over the years.

Especially after the incident in the northwest came out, they had more contact with Jiangnan. If the goods in Jiangnan want to be sold to the northwest, they must all go through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, otherwise they will not be able to reach Zhangjiakou at all. And Huang Changzong's status naturally rose.

After something happened to the Han family, in addition to finding out the news from the Ye family, Cao Bang also thought of Huang Changzong of the Internal Affairs Office.

But when the people of the Ye family saw it, they didn't say anything, not only did they not say anything, but they also played a big card and played a heart. But it was still useless, and the person was still arrested.

So Cao Bang is also anxious now, and it is estimated that those hearts and eyes that he is playing with himself are useless, and he is afraid of being caught.

The rest is just that Huang Changzong of the Internal Affairs Department can help, at least figure out what is going on! It's good to know what to do, see the cracking of the trick; I don't know anything, what else is there to do?

The housekeeper said that the yamen was taken over, so it was normal. Cao Bang had already guessed that the emperor should come to Yangzhou, where the emperor was there, and the others naturally had no room to stretch out their hands, and they didn't dare to take the lead; Jinyiwei has the support of the emperor, and naturally drives unscrupulously.

Now that Yangzhou City has been sealed, there is nothing anyone can do.

The housekeeper glanced at Cao Bang, shook his head and said, "There is no news yet." ”

Although Huang Changzong wanted to see Cao Bang, he was too busy a few days ago, and he was busy taking over the Han family's property every day.

There are also a lot of things in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it is unlikely that Huang Changzong wants to come to see Cao Bang. If it weren't for today's events, Huang Changzong wouldn't have remembered Cao Bang.

At this time, someone from outside suddenly ran in, came to the butler's ear and whispered a few words, and handed a thing to the butler.

The housekeeper immediately became excited, a smile appeared on his face, and he turned his head to look at Cao Bang and said, "Master, this is an invitation just sent by someone outside, and it was sent by Lord Huang from the Internal Affairs Office." He wanted to invite the master to see him, and the location was set at Lichun Temple. ”

After hearing this, Cao Bang also stood up, and a smile instantly appeared on his face.

Huang Changzong saw himself at this time, which means that he is willing to help.

This is really good news for myself.

Cao Bang seemed to have met a life-saving benefactor, and hurriedly said with great joy: "Prepare a gift, be thicker." With people, let's rush to Lichun Courtyard! ”