Li Jiyi's sudden disappearance still alarmed Empress Dowager Xue after all, she couldn't help but be furious, and reprimanded: "How can there be such a thing? The dignified prince has disappeared from the palace, which is simply unheard of and appalling! ”

The people present, except for Tang Shuyi, who was still crying very sadly, including the folding flowers, didn't even dare to take a mouthful.

Empress Dowager Xue is Li Zhongyi's biological mother, and she is the most noble woman in the entire Qiang Han Dynasty, and more importantly, she and Li Zhongyi have shared hardships, and the relationship between mother and son is very deep.

Let's ask, who dares to be the thunderous anger of Empress Dowager Xue?

Due to Li Jiyi's disappearance, after Empress Dowager Xue learned about it, she called all the famous women in the palace over.

"Empress Dowager, the deputy commander of the Guards has arrived, and he is waiting behind the palace." The chamberlain cautiously came in to report.

"Call him in." Empress Dowager Xue forcibly suppressed her anger, not wanting to show outsiders the royal jokes.

"Minister Wang Ken, meet the Queen Mother, Niangniang is blessed." After Wang Ken entered the hall, he bowed down without squinting.

"Wang Ken, the eldest son of the emperor was reprimanded by me and didn't know where to hide, you take your people, find him out in the palace, and bring him to me." Empress Dowager Xue deliberately made up a reason, and it didn't matter whether Wang Ken believed it or not, she just said it, who would dare to refute it?

Wang Ken's heart trembled violently, good guy, the eldest son of the emperor actually disappeared in the palace, this is a big event.

According to the rules, if the eldest son of the emperor sneaks out of the palace, none of the generals of the Guards who are responsible for guarding the palace can escape, and everyone is guilty.

Wang Ken can be sent by Li Zhongyi to guard the palace, naturally he can't be a fool, since Empress Dowager Xue is trying to greatly reduce the influence, he also follows Empress Dowager Xue's tone and whispers: "Huh." After all, the eldest son of the emperor is young, and it is the nature of a teenager to be playful, and it is unknown to play hide and seek with the elders. The minister respectfully asked the Queen Mother to issue a temporary palace closure order. ”

Empress Dowager Xue knew in her heart that Wang Ken was worried that there were too many taboos in the palace, and if she didn't issue a palace closure order, I was afraid it would be difficult to find someone.

"Okay, I'll give you. Spread my words, everyone in the palace should do their duty and not be allowed to wander around. Empress Dowager Xue made a decision without hesitation.

The first grandchild that Empress Dowager Xue hugged was the dog baby Li Jiyi, the relationship between the grandparents and grandchildren was very deep, and she naturally didn't want to harm Li Jiyi's life because the battle in the palace became increasingly fierce.

No way, as a royal person, even if it is a simple matter, you have to think about a few more layers.

Empress Dowager Xue not only felt that things were not so complicated, but also worried that Li Jiyi was really calculated, in that case, it would be a big trouble!

"Minister's Order." Wang Ken got the message of the Empress Dowager Xue, and his mood became heavier and heavier, in case Li Jiyi had three longs and two shorts, he, the chief general in charge of the palace guards, would definitely have to take off several layers of skin even if he didn't die.

Not to mention how Wang Ken went to search the palace, Li Zhongyi, who was far away in Hangzhou, was in a particularly relaxed mood.

Just now, the people from the Department of Military Justice found five of the top ten salt merchants in Hangzhou, and the confiscated family property was enough to cover the military expenses for sending troops, and it was impossible for Li Zhongyi to be unhappy.

"Haha, Haodong, it's beautiful, it's beautiful." Li Zhongyi walked over and patted Li Haodong on the shoulder heavily, praising him a lot.

Li Haodong said humbly: "The main reason is that our army came too quickly, and they were worried that it would not be safe to hide outside the city." ”

Li Zhongyi smiled slightly and said: "Merit is merit, and passing is passing, and I have always had clear rewards and punishments." ”

Li Haodong lowered his head and didn't dare to answer this, Li Zhongyi raised the corners of his mouth, the powerful people around him have always been scolded as eagle dogs by Confucian disciples.

However, whether it is a talent or an eagle dog, as long as he does things well, he is a good courtier!

"I heard that you borrowed money to buy a house in Kaifeng City?" Li Zhongyi asked Li Haodong coldly.

Li Haodong replied respectfully: "Back to the emperor, the minister borrowed low-interest silver money from Li Ji Qian Zhuang in accordance with the rules, bought a very small house, and had to pay off the arrears in 20 years. ”

Li Zhongyi nodded and praised: "That's right, if you are short of money to spend, it is fair and honest to find a money bank to borrow money, or to borrow money from me." ”

The salaries of the senior generals of the imperial forbidden army are indeed very high, but the housing prices in Kaifeng City are the same every year and change greatly in three years.

The increase in the salary of the forbidden army cannot keep up with the increase in housing prices at all. If you don't borrow money to buy a house earlier, the more you go to the back, the more expensive the house price will be.

According to the regulations, senior generals of Li Haodong's level are eligible to get a free public house. As long as he is not dismissed, this house can be lived in forever.

However, the nature of this kind of public house is actually state-owned, that is, it is owned by Li Zhongyi.

Li Haodong borrowed the money from Li Ji Qianzhuang to buy a house, which belongs to the house of private property rights, which can not only be bought and sold at will, but also inherited.

In fact, Li Zhongyi also encouraged his generals to borrow money to buy a house as much as possible.

The law of economy tells Li Zhongyi that scarcity is expensive, and as the foreign population in Kaifeng City gathers more and more, housing prices will definitely continue to rise.

The house Li Haodong bought, after ten years, the house price will at least double, no matter how you calculate the gains and losses, it is a money-making account.

According to the rules, Li Kee Qian Zhuang lent money to soldiers with an annual interest rate of only an astonishing two percent. Compared with the shady loan sharks, the interest on military mortgages is simply insanely low.

In order to simplify the procedures, all the imperial court forbidden troops are treated equally, and the interest on everyone borrowing money to buy a house is two cents per year.

However, Li Zhongyi was worried that the senior generals in the army would use their privileges to speculate in houses, so he specially stipulated that only low-interest loans were allowed to buy a house.

"Since a lot of money has been seized, it will be handed over to the Logistics Department as soon as possible." Li Zhongyi carefully told Li Haodong.

Li Haodong hurriedly bowed his hand and said: "The seized silver and materials, as well as the land deed and house deed, have all been handed over to the Logistics Department, and the minister did not dare to intercept a single penny here." ”

"Good, good, you deserve to be the person I fancie." Li Zhongyi patted Li Haodong's shoulder with a smile, and suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Since you have made great contributions, it is impossible not to be rewarded for your merits, and the interest on your loan will be reduced to one cent/year." ”

Li Haodong was stunned at first, but after understanding the taste, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you for the emperor's grace." ”

"That's it, you don't have to be so polite, it's also a benefit you deserve." Li Zhongyi pursed his lips and chuckled.

After Li Haodong left, Li Zhongyi sat in front of the imperial case and carefully flipped through the detailed list of the house.

Hmm, the salt merchants of Wu Yueguo are really fat, the more Li Zhongyi looks at it, the more frightened he becomes, and the more he looks at it, the deeper he feels.

No business, no treachery, no exception!