Chapter 170: The Truth About the Arson and Theft That Night
The next day, the third session of the election of the president of the Chamber of Commerce.
Today's last session will determine the new president.
For a time, the venue was crowded and lively.
At this time, on the high platform, seven tables and chairs were placed.
Five tables and chairs in a row, each with a bell on it, and nothing else.
A separate table and chair are placed on the side of it.
There is also a separate table and chair in front of it.
As time went on, the race began.
Zhong Xuanlan walked to the front of the five tables and chairs, stood beside the separate tables and chairs, and faced everyone: "Today is the last race of the election.
This will be presided over by the President.
The crowd watched.
It is voted by the managers of the Chamber of Commerce, the Royal Merchants and the Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce branches who did not participate in the competition.
In the end, the president decides who will be the president.
We now have five candidates. ”
Suddenly, five people came to the stage and stood next to five tables and chairs.
The five of them bowed to everyone and said, "Hello everyone! Today is our last game, we hope you will support us! ”
The five of them said goodbye before they sat down.
Zhong Xuanlan turned his back to everyone and faced the five candidates.
The five contestants faced the crowd and faced Zhong Xuanlan.
Summer Solstice sits on one side of the five to see who rings the bell first.
Zhong Xuanlan glanced at the five of them, and said with a serious face: "Now the game begins."
Five candidates, please listen to the questions.
Question 1: What should be done if there is a dispute between merchants over price? ”
"Bell bell bell" bell was rung by someone.
Xia Zhi said: "Chu is in charge." ”
Chu Da stood up, and after bowing his hand, he responded: "Set the price and persuade the two families to stop lowering the price." ”
Zhong Xuanlan looked at the master of Chu inquiringly, wanting to know the truth of his words.
"At the beginning of last year, there was a price war between two dim sum shops, I don't know what Chu Da Boss thinks?"
The corners of Chu Da's mouth twitched, this person definitely did it on purpose!
Who doesn't know that these two are the Zhong family and his family.
"Resolutely crack down on malicious price cutters!" After Chu Da responded, he looked at Zhong Xuanlan with a smug face, how could he not know such an easy topic.
Zhong Xuanlan said with a smile: "All the merchants present have remembered.
This is the promise of Chu Da to the big guys.
If he becomes president and doesn't do it, you can come to me and report him. ”
Chu Da had a serious face, looked at everyone and reassured: "Chu will do what he says, I hope you will support Chu." ”
Zhong Xuanlan nodded and said, "Master Chu, please take a seat."
Everyone, please listen to the question, the second question, if there is a conflict between the merchant and the government, how to deal with it? ”
As Zhong Xuanlan's words fell, the bell was rang: "Bell bell bell"
Xia Zhi said: "Li Da is in charge." ”
Li Da said: "Investigate from the source of the matter.
If it is the fault of the government, let it apologize or compensate for the loss.
If it is the merchant's fault, the merchant will apologize and punish at worst. ”
Zhong Xuanlan said: "There were two cases of corruption in the Chamber of Commerce last year, what do you think about it? ”
Li Da Dang's eyes were sincere, his face was serious, and he said in a heavy voice: "Li will never shield anyone, and will strictly investigate to the end." ”
Zhong Xuanlan nodded, turned around, and looked at everyone: "Remember, this is the promise given to you by Master Li. ”
Li Da said: "Everyone, the commercial tax is paid by our merchants, it is our hard-earned money, and no one is allowed to embezzle it casually."
This is Li's promise, and I will always keep it in mind.
I hope you will support Li, and Li will not disappoint you. ”
Zhong Xuanlan said: "Everyone, please listen to the question, the third question ......"
With the question of Zhong Xuanlan's flower style, the atmosphere of the venue was pushed to the first, and it also made the third game more exciting than the first two rounds.
Equally exciting is the court.
Zeng Youzhi was outside the Jinluan Palace, waiting for the transmission.
After waiting for half an hour, after the communication of the little father-in-law, he entered the court.
Zeng Youzhi knelt down and saluted: "The minister knocks to see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”
Emperor Jingxi enjoyed being worshipped very much, so after waiting for someone to finish speaking, he said, "Flat."
What does Aiqing have to return to me? ”
Zeng Youzhi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, after a few days of investigation, Weichen has found the thief and the arsonist. ”
Emperor Jingxi frowned slightly and asked, "Who did it?" ”
Thinking of the chaos that night, Emperor Jingxi's heart was very annoyed.
Four of his secret shops were looted.
Not only was it robbed of a fine light, but it was also burned by a fire.
Zeng Youzhi replied: "Your Majesty, that night, the prince took advantage of the chaos to rob one of the shops of the four princes and the three shops of the Li family.
The prince also asked the tall master to burn down the shops run by the same candidates as him.
The fourth prince ordered someone to rob the two shops of the Sun family and set a fire.
The fourth prince also asked the patriarch of the side branch of the Zhong family to burn down the shop run by the same candidate as him.
The fifth prince also took the opportunity to rob the shop of the crown prince and the fourth prince.
In addition, a group of mysterious people robbed six mysterious shops.
In addition, there are also some people who take advantage of the chaos and steal, and the ministers are written in the memoir, and they will not be described one by one here.
Please take a look at the emperor. ”
After speaking, Zeng Youzhi took out a fold from his sleeve, bent down and saluted, and at the same time held the fold with both hands, asking Emperor Jingxi to look at it.
As soon as Zeng Youzhi's words fell, the ministers began to talk about the matter in a low voice.
Emperor Jingxi's eyes flashed with darkness, and his son was really restless.
He glanced at the ministers below, none of whom he could move.
If you accidentally move the wrong person, the situation of the four-legged power will be broken.
Then, his good sons will enter a new round of grabbing "turf".
I'm afraid that this dragon chair, he will not have a time to sit in peace.
And, Emperor Jingxi stroked the armrest, squinted his eyes, and thought:
These mysterious shops should be the shops of me and the queen mother.
Who's provoking me, though?
When will new forces enter Kyoto City, and why is there no news from Chunfeng Tower?
Gathering his thoughts, Emperor Jing Xi asked, "Zeng Aiqing, do you have any evidence?" ”
Zeng Youzhi said righteously: "The minister has evidence." ”
When he had finished speaking, he took out from his sleeve a fold and a small pile of prisoners' drawings.
Emperor Jingxi instructed: "Xiao Lizi hurry up and get the evidence." ”
"Yes." Gonggong Li received the order.
After leaving, Gonggong Li presented the evidence prepared by Zeng Youzhi to the emperor.
Emperor Jingxi took a quick look, became angry, and ordered: "Spread my will, the crown prince, the fourth prince and the fifth prince will be grounded in the palace for half a year and fined for one year."
Zeng Aiqing, you take the city guards to arrest the people on the list.
Whoever stands in the way, I'll arrest them all. ”
Zeng Youzhi frowned slightly, he didn't want to take an errand in his heart, the emperor's order was difficult to disobey, and when he was about to accept the order, he was stopped, and he was very happy.
However, she was even more angry with Zhong Xuanlan, and she was calculated by her again!
At the same moment, Li Shangshu stared at Emperor Jingxi's cold gaze and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate.
Your Majesty, this is the time when the Chamber of Commerce is held.
If someone is arrested at this time, it may cause chaos. ”
Emperor Jingxi looked at Li Shangshu and asked, "What is Aiqing's good plan?" ”
Li Shangshu knelt down and said respectfully: "The minister is incompetent and has no good plan. ”
Emperor Jingxi instructed: "Get up, let's go back!" ”
"Yes."
Li Shangshu received the order, and he also knew that this order could not be changed, so he could only let the four princes try to give up the small and keep the big as much as possible!
Emperor Jingxi looked at Zeng Youzhi and once again ordered him to receive the order to search and arrest the people on the list.
After that, Emperor Jingxi said some warning and threatening words to his courtiers, so that they knew that he was the lord of the world, and they should not be in a hurry to stand in line.
Soon after, the court meeting dispersed.
However, everyone was talking about today's events, and they were vigilant, thinking about going home and beating their families, so as not to bump into Zeng Youzhi's hands.
And Zeng Youzhi was very depressed, and he took a hard job.
Although there is a holy decree in this matter, it cannot withstand the reality after all.
In the city of Kyoto, everyone's nepotism, one is prosperous, one is lost, and the attitude of helping each other makes it even more difficult for him to arrest criminals!
Thinking of this, Zeng Youzhi was even more angry with Zhong Xuanlan, gritting his teeth and swearing that he would never help her again next time!