Seven sons, seven big businessmen in Chang'an City. These wealthy businessmen are not rich enough to rival the country, but they are also people who have business all over the country.

Some even had a relationship with important members of the imperial court.

The letter Tang Wenyuan wrote to them was very simple, and it probably meant: Your son is in my hands, and he came to Yihe Bridge on the outskirts of the city with money. How much you bring depends on how much you think your son's life is worth, and if you don't come within two hours, don't blame my subordinates for being ruthless.

In ancient times, one hour was equal to two hours in modern times, and Tang Wenyuan gave them four hours, on the one hand, considering that Chang'an City was relatively large, and it took time to hurry.

On the other hand, it is natural to take into account that someone will ask officers and soldiers to help.

In this patriarchal era, if you kidnap their daughters, some people may be ruthless, and if they are gone, they will be gone.

But these seven sons and brothers are all the only seedlings in the family, and for a while, the seven wealthy businessmen were anxious and began to raise silver taels.

When these sons and brothers were arrested, their entourage had already run back to inform their families.

But the entourage didn't know who arrested him, but he heard that it was the imperial court that handled the case.

Chen Tianqiang's father's name is Chen Li, and as soon as he received the letter, he sent someone to prepare silver taels and at the same time went to inform the Shuntian Mansion Yin. Your nephew was kidnapped by the imperial court, you can't ignore it, right?

Shuntian Mansion Yin, who belonged to the third product in the Wen Dynasty, was in charge of the government affairs and public security of Chang'an City, and was also counted as a small criminal department.

Generally, there is any fight in Chang'an City, picking quarrels and provoking troubles, and they are all under the control of Shuntianfu Yin.

Shuntianfu Yin heard that the imperial court had arrested his nephew, and he was quite puzzled at the time, haven't you heard of this? Wasn't the matter of Chen Tianqiang's setting fire to the tavern before already settled?

However, Shuntian Fuyi didn't dare to take it lightly, and hurriedly sent someone to inquire to see if the imperial court really made any big moves today.

I waited for half an hour, but I didn't ask for any news. However, Chen Li sent someone over again, saying that someone had indeed arrested Chen Tianqiang, and now he was on the outskirts of the city, and the other party also said that he was a guard in the inner hall, holding a token.

The more Yin of Shuntianfu thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong, the people who could mobilize the Ouchi guards to arrest people were currently only the emperor, the queen mother and the king of Qin, right? Could it be King Qin?

At that moment, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly rushed to the outskirts of the city with his people.

At the same time, Shuntianfu Yin also sent someone to send a message to the right prime minister to inform him of this matter. Shuntianfu Yin was mixed with the right prime minister, and his position was also promoted by the right prime minister.

It's just that today's matter is mixed up with the inner guards, and Shuntianfu Yin is really a little scared in his heart...... At the beginning, Chen Tianqiang's matter was hidden from the right prime minister.

Right in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Hua Tianxiong was drinking and chatting with Shangshu of the Criminal Department in the pavilion.

The attendant suddenly came to report, "Report! My lord, Shuntianfu Yin sent someone over to say that there was an urgent matter to report to the prime minister. ”

"Let him in." Hua Tianxiong waved his hand slightly.

The people sent by Yin of Shuntianfu came in and reported to Hua Tianxiong about the kidnapping of the son of a wealthy merchant in the capital by the Ouchi guards.

Shangshu of the Criminal Department was stunned for a moment after hearing this, "Is this true?" ”

"My lord, it's true, seven are tied."

"Prime Minister, this is ......" Shangshu of the Criminal Department looked at Hua Tianxiong.

Hua Tianxiong narrowed his eyes and thought for a while, "Come on, drag this messenger out and cut it down." ”

"My lord's life...... O life, my lord...... "The messenger was dragged down in the midst of begging for mercy.

The Shangshu of the Criminal Department was even more surprised, "My lord, what does this mean?" ”

"I just got the news today that the Queen Mother handed over the command of Jinyiwei to the emperor."

"But didn't the emperor just speak?"

"Lord Wang, what if the emperor really keeps pretending to be stupid?"

"This ...... Can't you? Didn't Ling Qianjin go to see the emperor? ”

"Although the emperor is stupid, the people around the emperor are not stupid, does Lord Wang understand what I mean?"

"What do you mean...... Is there a master around the emperor to give advice? ”

Hua Tianxiong shook his head slightly, "It's hard to say...... But this nephew of Shuntian Mansion Yin was imprisoned in your criminal department two years ago, right? If I'm not mistaken, that Chen Li's business is quite big. So, you know what I mean? ”

"Xia Guan understands. It's just that...... What if this was not done by the emperor, but by King Qin or the queen mother? ”

"Be careful to sail the ship for ten thousand years, even if the emperor is really stupid, we have to pretend to be stupid for him! Now you send someone to the outskirts of the city to spy on and see what they are doing!" ”

"The subordinate obeys."

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On the outskirts of Chang'an, six wealthy merchants had arrived, and although they all brought thugs, they still didn't dare to act rashly in the face of more than 30 big men with swords in hand.

What's more, the other party also has Ouchi guards.

The wealthy businessmen sent people over to talk to Tang Wenyuan several times, but Tang Wenyuan didn't pay attention, just told them to wait, and when they arrived, they began to pay the money with one hand and release the people with the other.

The wealthy businessmen got together to discuss.

"Brother Li, what the hell is going on?"

"Yes, we pay a lot of money to the court every year......

"Do you know who that man is?"

"Who?"

"Tang Tiezhu, a big celebrity in Yihong Courtyard, is said to be the person next to King Qin."

"This ...... The people of King Qin? How many times has this rebel told him, don't go to a place like Yihong Courtyard, just don't listen! It's good that I've gotten into such a big hassle! ”

"Don't panic, in my opinion, King Qin just wants silver, so let's break the bank and avoid disasters."

"yes, if they want to do it, will they let us know?"

In fact, these wealthy businessmen all know what virtues their sons have, and if they strictly follow the rules and regulations of the Wen Dynasty, some of their sons will not be enough to cut off ten heads!

"Brother, how much money have you prepared?"

"Brother Chu, 100,000 taels."

The questioner raised his left eyebrow and said contemptuously: "Co-authoring Ling Gongzi is worth 100,000 taels in your eyes?" Let me remind you, I've heard that the treasury is a bit tight lately......"

"How much did Brother Chu prepare?"

"Not much, 500,000 taels."

Several wealthy businessmen looked at each other and gritted their teeth ruthlessly, "I'll let someone fetch some more!" ”

500,000 taels is really nothing to them. In the past, businessmen had a level of money that ordinary people could imagine.

For example, He Shen, a corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty, has a total asset of 1.1 billion taels of silver! And Shen Wansan, the richest man in the Ming Dynasty, has assets of nearly 2 billion taels of silver!

Moreover, the Chang'an City of the Wen Dynasty was three times larger than the Chang'an City of the Ming and Qing dynasties! The overall economy is also booming like never before. 500,000 taels of silver, for these rich merchants, sprinkle water!

The main reason is because these rich businessmen know in their hearts what their sons have done. Otherwise, if you let them pay for no reason, they won't pay!

After a while, Chen Li was late. He came with him, as well as Shuntianfu Yin.

The wealthy merchants immediately stepped forward and saluted, "Attendees." ”

Shuntianfu Yin waved his hand, glanced at Tang Wenyuan's side, and personally dismounted and walked over.

Dozens of officers and soldiers behind him also followed.

Before they could get closer, Goudan and Gouyu walked over.

Goudan showed his token, "The court is handling the case, the idle people are waiting, and they will leave quickly." ”

Shuntian Mansion Yin is a little blind at this time, the token of this inner guard is indeed real, and pretending to be a big inner guard, being caught is a big crime of the Nine Clans! Who would dare to do that?

"I don't know if the two officials were sent by His Royal Highness King Qin, or ......" Shuntian Mansion Yin was very polite.

Dogan waved his hand, "Why do you care so much?" ”

"Forehead ......"

At this time, Tang Wenyuan stretched his waist, "It's Shuntianfu Yin, right?" Since you're here, just stand aside and listen to it, and listen to how you, Shuntianfu Yin, are here! ”