A storm quietly blew in the Zhao Kingdom.

In the beginning, most people didn't really feel anything.

Although several shops belonging to major families have been investigated, the owners of the families only regard it as the effect of Yu Xin and Lu Buwei's new officials taking office, and they don't take it too seriously.

It's just that as the days go by, people suddenly find that this storm that blows from winter seems to have a tendency that cannot be stopped at all.

It must be said that there are still people who feel quite unhappy with this kind of behavior.

During a gathering in winter, Zheng Zhu couldn't help but complain to his two allies.

For the commoners, winter is obviously a very boring season, except for hiding in the house to make people and beating children by the way, there is basically not much to do, but for the nobles, feasting and even hunting are not uncommon.

This banquet was a banquet for Li Mu, Li Si and Zheng Zhu at Li Si's mansion.

"This Lu Buwei is really too much! The industry under my name, now there are five or six shops that have been raided by Lu Buwei in various names, and several shopkeepers have been fined and a lot of money, I really want to ask, is this Lu Buwei made up his mind and wants to go against me? ”

Zheng Zhu said indignantly, while reaching out and touching Mei Ji's arms twice beside him, making Mei Ji sigh, and the whole person suddenly collapsed in Zheng Zhu's arms.

As soon as Zheng Zhu's words came out, Li Mu and Li Si, who were originally smiling and drinking in the courtyard, suddenly stopped at the same time.

Li Mu thought for a while and said, "Although I don't have any industry, but listening to the news from the Border Cavalry Legion, the money shared by the Lu Chamber of Commerce last month was less than 20%, saying that it was because of the sharp rise in customs clearance fees. ”

Li Si also bowed his head and said: "Recently, the Xiangbang Mansion sent someone over to get a copy of this year's accounting materials, saying that it was to re-verify the officials who were planning this year. ”

"Verification?" Zheng Zhu couldn't help frowning, and said: "Isn't Lieutenant Ru responsible for this kind of thing, when will it be his turn to take care of this kind of thing in the Xiangbang Mansion, is it possible that he Yu Xin will seize all the power in his hands after becoming the Xiangbang?" ”

Obviously, Zheng Zhu has a lot of opinions about Lü Buwei's actions this time.

Li Mu glanced at Li Si, Li Si understood, and waved his hand to let Mei Ji and the musicians who were waiting on the side all retreat.

Li Mu put down the bronze wine lord in front of him, and said, "This matter is not normal, very abnormal." ”

"Abnormal?" Zheng Zhu looked away from the buttocks of the curly Mei Ji who had just left, and said with some confusion: "What's wrong?" ”

Li Mu Zhengse said: "Zheng Qing, is there a problem with your industry?" ”

Zheng Zhuleng paused, then heaved a little unnaturally, and said, "What can be the problem?" I didn't sell weapons without permission, and I didn't take part in the slave hunt. ”

Li Mu shook his head and said, "I mean, don't you think there's something wrong here?" If I'm not mistaken, Lu Buwei has already raided hundreds of shops in Handan City this time, and Zheng Qing's shop is not the only one among these shops. ”

Zheng Zhu snorted sullenly and said, "Of course." This Lu Buwei is absolutely crazy, he has offended so many people at one time, and most of the well-known families in Handan City have been offended by him. Behold, he has not been sitting for a long time in the position of this dragon platform. ”

At this time, Li Si, who had been silent, suddenly spoke: "Didn't Zheng Qing hear about a big incident in Handan City recently? ”

Zheng Zhuleng paused for a moment and said, "What's the big deal?" ”

Li Si said slowly: "According to some rumors, the current crown princess is actually not the daughter of the Li family, and her real identity is the daughter of the Lu family. With Zheng Qing's wisdom, I guess I don't understand the difference, right? ”

"What?" Zheng Zhu's face changed greatly, and he shouted after a while: "This is impossible!" ”

Li's and Lu's, the difference between one word and the world is very different.

Li Mu sighed and said, "Zheng Qing, listen to my advice, don't go against Lu Buwei, this kind of behavior is really unwise." ”

Zheng Zhu's face changed and he was silent for a long time.

A wine banquet ended unhappily.

Looking at Zheng Zhu who was walking away, Li Mu sighed and suddenly said: "Li Qing, since you are in charge of everyone, you must have some understanding of those retainers under Zheng Qing's command. ”

Li Si shook his head lightly and said: "Zheng Qing, although he also has some talents, but His Majesty is too relaxed, and the big bank has been either at the bottom or at the bottom for several years, and I have also reminded him for the sake of everyone's allies, but he is obsessed." ”

Li Mu was silent for a moment, and suddenly said: "I heard that Lu Buwei's recent behavior is actually to strictly investigate the tax evasion of some shops. Do you think there will be a king's order in this? ”

Li Si smiled and said, "If there is no support from the king, how can this Lu Buwei dare to eat the bear's heart and leopard gall and do something to so many Longtai colleagues at once?" ”

After a pause, Li Si lowered his voice again and said softly: "I also heard about one thing, Zheng Qing suddenly left Handan quietly for Nanyang a while ago, it seems that his property in Nanyang was investigated by Lu Buwei, so he rushed over in a hurry. And he just returned to Handan from Nanyang County yesterday and couldn't wait to order someone to stick to me, it seems that he is under a lot of pressure this time. ”

Li Mu stretched out his hand and gently tapped on the table in front of him, and suddenly said, "If that's the case, it seems that Zheng Qing may have a lot of bad debts this time." ”

Li Si tugged at his lips, let out a sneer, and said, "That's natural. Zheng Qing has been a great company of Zhao since the lifetime of the first king, and now it has been more than 20 years, and there are dozens of shops in Handan alone, not to mention other counties and counties. ”

Li Mu pondered for a while, and suddenly said, "So if the king really makes up his mind to rectify these things, Zheng Qing is afraid that it will be difficult to get rid of it?" ”

A gleam flashed in Li Si's eyes, and he said, "It should be so." What does Wu Xiangjun think we should do? ”

Li Mu laughed, and said with a straight face: "As the king's ministers, we should do our best for the king, and any personal relationship should not affect our allegiance to the king!" ”

Li Si also smiled, nodded and praised: "Wu Xiangjun's words are exactly what Li Si meant!" ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, each with a deep meaning in their eyes.