Yuan Quan had previously sent someone in the name of Mrs. Wu to invite Chen and Xu Shao's wife Liao and some other female relatives of the family to the banquet, but Chen only sent someone to give a gift and did not show up, and Liao did not even hear from him. They didn't come, and the other families were a little hesitant, some said that something was wrong, and some came, but they didn't have any attitude, until Yuan Quan revealed the news that the salt and iron monopoly might be implemented, they realized how powerful it was, and several of them made up for the gap after they went back.

Of course, they must be punished for concealing the population and embezzling cultivated land, but if they take the initiative to confess, the punishment is relatively light. The Chen family and the Liao family did not come, and they were a step slower when they heard the news, and by the time they reacted, the Taishou Mansion had already issued an order for the monopoly of salt and iron. At this time, even if it is a little late to confess, not only will the punishment be more serious, but also leave a bad impression on the Sun family father and son who do not cooperate.

"The state and county records are like a thunderbolt", this is not a joke. In the past, they refused to bow their heads, thinking that the Sun family father and son could not find out the hidden population, and did not dare to arouse the opposition of the entire Yuzhou, and finally had to give up, so they had no fear, and now the implementation of the salt and iron monopoly, although there is still a distance from finding out all the hidden population, it is enough to show that the Sun family father and son are not only confident, but also have a way, the salt and iron monopoly is only the first step, and there will be other means promulgated one after another, and it will become more and more severe.

The Chen family gave a generous gift, and came to see Mrs. Wu and Yuan Quan in the dress of a cloth skirt and a hairpin, which naturally expressed his relenting and implored the Sun family father and son to let the Xu family go, but it was more than that. The Sun family accepted this gift, and the hands of the people were short, they couldn't chase after the Xu family, maybe they had to take a look, and asked Xu Qian to enter the scene. In this way, the east wall of the Xu family lost the west wall and made up for it, and there was still a chance to recover. From another point of view, it confirms the fact that the father and son of the Sun family are interested in wealth and robbing the family.

But Yuan Quan saw through their minds, did not accept private gifts, and did not owe the Xu family a favor, how to deal with the Xu family's own laws can be referred to, and there is no suspicion of deliberate retaliation. Even if the Xu family is ruined, it will not make people single out.

Chen's matter was not done, but he was taught a lesson by Yuan Quan, and he was embarrassed, so he had to leave with the gift. When I returned home, I learned that Xu Qian's experience was similar, and Zhang Zhao refused to accept the gift, but according to the regulations, he asked the Xu family to make up for the deficiency and pay a huge fine. As for Xu Shao, Zhang Zhao didn't care at all, and immediately sent someone to sign a road legend, looking like he had been waiting for Xu Shao to get out.

Xu Shao was very disappointed, and he didn't have the face to stay in Pingyu, so he packed up and left Pingyu on the same day, and went to Yuzhang.

In one day, Yuan Quan accompanied Mrs. Wu to receive several groups of visitors, at least a third of the families and Haoqiang who could be counted in the public were here, or housewives, or daughters-in-law, or trustees, and Yuan Quan suddenly had many relatives. Yuan Quan received them one by one, talked and laughed with them, thoughtful and courteous, just like a family that had known each other for many years, which made Mrs. Wu, Feng Wan and others breathtaking.

Sun Ce never showed up, but he always paid attention to the progress of the matter, and although he was surprised by Yuan Quan's ability, he was not as surprised as Feng Wan and the others. At the beginning of Wancheng, Yuan Shu was seriously injured and died, and he had already seen Yuan Quan's wrist. In that case, Yuan Quan could handle it freely and not mess up, not to mention these women.

Seeing that Feng Wan was depressed, Sun Ce comforted: "Everyone has their own strengths, she has her strengths, you have your strengths, you don't have to force the same." Mother and Sister Quan have been busy for a day today, they must be tired, you go to the East Kitchen to gather some wine and food, treat them later, and do your filial piety. ”

Feng Wan agreed, walked to the door, and turned around again. "I'm going to call Sister Grandma to help, she's better at her craft than I am. Also, Sister Quan is tired today, I'm afraid I don't have the strength to serve you, do you want Sister Yin to come along? I think she's more energetic these days. ”

Sun Ce smiled and waved his hand. "Busy with you, I'm just a little greedy, but I'm not so inhuman. Although Grandma is getting better these days, her body is still weak, don't bother her. ”

Feng Wan responded and jumped away. Sun Ce scratched his head, and also felt sorry, it was easy to grind Yuan Quan to agree, but he was really unlucky when he encountered these things.

Had a great dinner. Although Mrs. Wu did not praise Yuan Quan openly, her eyes were full of smiles, and she was obviously very satisfied with Yuan Quan's performance. In a few days, when she is pregnant, even Yin Ji will bow down. Whether Yuan Heng can surpass her in the future, I'm afraid that there will be a question mark, at least that's what Sun Ce thinks. Everyone's ability is not only related to talent, but also related to the growth environment, when Yuan Quan's childhood Yuan family was still in full swing, I saw a lot of high-ranking officials deceitful and intriguing, but Yuan Heng did not have such a growth environment, whether she can have the same ability to deal with things as Yuan Quan depends on whether her understanding can make up for this shortcoming. Of course, having Yuan Quan's sister to lead the way is also her advantage.

However, Sun Ce was also in a good mood, as soon as the announcement of the salt and iron monopoly was promulgated, it had such a deterrent effect, even if only some people bowed their heads, the shortfall made up was enough to meet the needs of the expedition, and even if it was a two-front battle, it would not be overstretched. Taking Jingzhou, Lujiang and Jiujiang, the territory will be further expanded, the economic crisis will be alleviated, and even if the foundation of the Sun family is established, Yuzhou will not be so important.

After dinner, Sun Ce chatted with Mrs. Wu for a while. Mrs. Wu sighed and said, "Bo Fu, it's still your luck. If it weren't for luck, a woman like Yuan Quan, let alone being a concubine, might not have such a blessing even if you wanted to marry her. ”

Sun Ce said with a smile: "Don't hide it from my mother, I originally wanted to marry her, but she refused." ”

"Really?"

Sun Ce roughly explained what happened, and Mrs. Wu was even more pleased. "Bo Fu, she is a miserable person, you have to treat her well, and you can't let her be wronged again. Future...... In the future, if she can have a son, you should treat him like a son-in-law. ”

Sun Ce agreed. Mrs. Wu was tired from the day and was a little tired. Sun Ce wanted to wait for his father Sun Jian to come back and discuss something, but seeing this scene, he had to retire first. He returned to his small courtyard and went to Yuan Quan's house first, wanting to say a few words to her and express his gratitude, but saw Feng Wan sitting on the edge of the bed, his shirt half-untied, his long hair untied, and draped on his chest.

Sun Ce was surprised. "Awan, why are you here? It's not ......"

Feng Wan didn't speak, just smiled, squinting at the back of the bed. Sun Ce heard the sound of water and knew that there was someone behind the bed, and it should be Yuan Quan who was using water. He still disagreed, and stepped forward to pull Feng Wan. "Don't make a fuss, Sister Quan is tired for a day, let her have a good rest."

"What, do you want to break your word?" As soon as the bed curtain was lifted, Yuan Quan walked out, his face was slightly red, his face was radiant, and he looked a little tired. Sun Ce was surprised. "Sister, what are you ...... So spiritual? ”

"Yes, I've lived for twenty years, and I've never been so energetic as I am today." Yuan Quan motioned to the maid to cover the door, bit his lip and walked over, pressed a pair of plain hands on Sun Ce's chest, pushed him to the bed, climbed up himself, straddled Sun Ce's lap, like a majestic queen, while untying Sun Ce's belt, while shouting: "Awan, don't sit, take out your skills, let him see how powerful we are." ”

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