Li Yi didn't have the heart to confront the imperial court, he knew very well the reason that the people did not fight with the officials, and he saw clearly that the imperial court's implementation of the smoking ban was imperative!

The world belongs to the Mao family, and Mao Wenlong's will is above all else, backed by the powerful and invincible Dongjiang Army. Mao Wenlong can do anything, whoever has the biggest fist has the final say.

Several major forces in just one prefecture and city want to compete with Mao Wenlong, and they are obviously a little overwhelmed!

But Li Yi had to take into account the feelings of these people, the place where he made his living was on the sea, and he was not afraid of anyone present at the sea. But he can't offend the people present to death, otherwise it will be difficult for him to survive in Fucheng in the future. Therefore, Li Yi had to put down his body and apologize to the people present.

Li Yi's concession in exchange for temporary peace, Xiao Bin also earned face, he cast Li Yi with a look that is considered interesting, and then said with a smile: "Now everyone calms down and has something to say." ”

No one objected, and everyone in the room was staring at Xiao Bin, waiting for him to enter the real purpose of the meeting.

Xiao Bin kept silent, he gave Ouyang Xiu a look, and clearly wanted him to talk. Ouyang Xiu was not polite, and after coughing lightly to attract everyone's attention, he said: "All of you here are people with heads and faces on the one-third of an acre of Fucheng, if we can unite and compete with the government with one heart, we will definitely be able to make the government change the imperial order." ”

Qi Hai of the Four Great Business Gangs was obviously on Ouyang Xiu's side, and as soon as his words came out, Qi Hai couldn't wait to echo him: "What Brother Ouyang said is extremely true, in the past, the official government didn't have to look at the faces of several of us. Last time, there was a fight between a few rural families, and the Yan Governor didn't ask us to take action to solve it. ”

Swallowing his saliva, Qi Hai said proudly: "If this government can't do anything, we have to rely on a few of us to solve it, so this time is no exception." As long as we can work together to contend with the government, it will definitely be as we wish, and what kind of smoking ban will definitely be a joke in the end. ”

Ouyang Xiu nodded with satisfaction, feeling very comfortable in his heart, and frequently cast satisfied glances at Qi Hai.

Xiao Bin was expressionless, not knowing what was going on in his heart, and he couldn't figure out his thoughts from his expression alone. But Li Yi had a sneer on his face, and he was very disdainful of what Ouyang Xiu and Qi Hai had just said. It's just that he no longer expressed any opinions, and Li Yi has already made up his mind to leave Fucheng as soon as possible after this gathering is dispersed.

He, Li Yi, didn't want to lose the little belongings he had accumulated with great difficulty on the side of Fucheng. People's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants, and people like Ouyang Xiu must draw a line with them.

At this time, Li Yi suddenly felt that someone was secretly staring at him, he looked up and looked around, and soon found that Xiao Bin was smiling at him. Obviously, it was Xiao Bin who was observing himself just now, and a trace of confusion flashed on Li Yi's face.

On the table, Ouyang Xiu and Qi Hai were still singing and harmonizing, telling about the bright prospects of the future. Except for Xiao Bin and Li Yi who were unmoved, everyone else agreed with the two of them.

Ouyang Xiu soon noticed that Xiao Bin and Li Yi were secretly frowning, and the others had already expressed their intention to fight the government to the end. Only these two people, let him talk about it, but they were always indifferent.

Seeing that it was not early, Ouyang Xiu's patience was about to run out. With a hint of impatience, Ouyang Xiu simply asked directly, "Brother Xiao, haven't you expressed your opinion until now?" ”

Xiao Bin seemed to have expected this moment a long time ago, and he smiled indifferently: "Brother Ouyang, this smoking ban has made my Xiao family not get involved in this troubled water." ”

Ouyang Xiu frowned deeply when he heard this: "Brother Xiao directly chose to quit like this, don't you think more about the people of the Xiao family, but don't make a mess in the backyard when the time comes, it's too late to regret it." ”

Xiao Bin's face sank suddenly, and he snorted coldly: "Brother Ouyang, you are too lenient. ”

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense, and Ouyang Xiu was even more embarrassed. Treating Xiao Bin is not as good as treating Li Yi, the Xiao family is also one of the three major families in Fucheng, and he Ouyang Xiu does not dare to offend lightly.

But when it comes to this, if he Ouyang Xiu doesn't continue to be strong, he will inevitably not be able to get off the stage at the moment. After some deep thought, Ouyang Xiu suddenly gave Qi Hai a look.

Qi Hai comprehended, stood up with a smile, and acted as a peacemaker: "Don't hurt the harmony, Brother Xiao, Brother Ouyang should value harmony." ”

A word of haha, but the atmosphere suddenly eased down, and Ouyang Xiu even found the bottom of the steps. He didn't wait for Xiao Bin to speak, so he took the lead in speaking: "It was Ouyang's tone that was inappropriate just now, please forgive Brother Xiao!" ”

Reaching out not to hit the smiling man, Xiao Bin smiled and nodded, and erased the matter. He suddenly set his eyes on Li Yi's body, and said with a smile: "Brother Li, I don't know what choice you want to make?" ”

Li Yi frowned, he could hear that Xiao Bin had something to say and paused for a moment. Li Yi suddenly stood upright, clasped his fists and said: "Everyone, I'm sorry, Li has no heart to confront the government, let alone the ability to fight against the imperial court. As soon as Mao Wenlong's Dongjiang Army and Naval Division arrived in Fucheng, I, Li Yi, had only a good share, so I hope you will forgive me and leave! ”

Before everyone could react, Li Yi had already turned around and strode away. Behind him, Xiao Bin also confessed and left the table.

The atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment, and in the end, it was at Ouyang Xiu's suggestion that he ignored the two forces that had left.

In Ouyang Xiu's opinion, even without the participation of the Xiao family and Li Yi's boat gang, only the seven of them could completely compete with the government.

The meeting was still going on, but Li Yi had already walked to the gate of the courtyard, where a carriage was waiting, and when he saw Li Yi coming out, an old servant stepped forward to block Li Yi's way.

"Gang Master Li, please stay, my lord asked the old slave to invite Gang Master Li to the mansion to talk." The old servant smiled and was very polite.

"Your master is ......"

Li Yi's eyes had already seen the lantern hanging on the third carriage, and the big Xiao characters on it had already made him understand: "Patriarch Xiao ......"

The old servant still smiled, nodded and replied, "It's my master, please help Master Li get into the carriage." ”

Li Yi hesitated for a moment, and finally turned around and ordered the followers behind him, ordered them to follow behind, and got into the carriage of the Xiao family.

The old servant followed, and the groom immediately whipped the horse's back, and slowly moved down the street, where the people of the street avoided the carriage of its own. It can be seen that the Xiao family's status in Fucheng is indeed not to be underestimated.