Frowning slightly, the prefect of Yangzhou pondered for a while, glanced at Emperor Tianqi again, and said loudly: "Who is your surname, where you live, what kind of livelihood do you do, and you don't want to recruit this official quickly!" ”

Slowly unfolding the folding fan in his hand, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "My son's surname is Bai Mingyu, a native of the capital, and his family is in business. There are some small businesses in the capital, and this son is the young owner of Longchang firm! ”

"A mere businessman dares to make a big deal in the hall of this mansion, and this mansion will take care of you today!" The prefect of Yangzhou was suddenly furious, looked at the Emperor of the Apocalypse viciously, and raised the shocking wood high!

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency!" The master on the side hurriedly pulled out the Yangzhou Prefecture and whispered in his ear: "My lord, it is the young owner of the Longchang business in the capital!" His face was full of anxiety, and there was a trilling voice in the master's voice.

The prefect of Yangzhou frowned, and said to the master with anger: "What Longchang business!" Isn't he just a businessman? This official is dignified and has a royal palace, and he is afraid of him as a businessman! ”

"My lord, Longchang is different, this is an imperial businessman! Now the purchases in the entire palace are all owned by Longchang Firm, which is said to have a great relationship with the palace. Some time ago, Longchang went to Zhangjiakou, and the business there was taken by them. Now that the young owner of Longchang is here, I don't know what the purpose is! The master's face was full of anxiety, cold sweat flowed from his face, and he thought of a very terrible thing.

gasped, the face of the prefect of Yangzhou was not good-looking, if something happened to the young owner of the Longchang firm here, someone would definitely ask. What did he do, what is going on in Yangzhou City, the heart of the Yangzhou prefect is clear!

Looking back at the direction of the second hall, the prefect of Yangzhou couldn't help but complain in his heart, you said that you offended a lot. I just offended such a person. Glancing at the people outside, the Yangzhou prefect frowned and said to the master: "What now?" ”

If the Emperor of the Apocalypse is allowed to go back like this now, he, the prefect of Yangzhou, will have no light on his face! But if you really arrest the person in front of you, the next time you come here may be Jinyiwei. At the beginning, Shuntianfu Yin found trouble with Longchang Firm, and was directly found by Jinyiwei. Although he is the prefect of Yangzhou, he is too far behind the Yin of Shuntian Mansion.

"Your Excellency. This is easy to do! Seeing that the Yangzhou prefect was not insisting, the master suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered a few words in the ear of the Yangzhou prefect.

Nodding slowly, the prefect of Yangzhou slapped the startled wood, and said in a righteous and awe-inspiring manner: "This official is in accordance with the emperor's holy decree, shepherds Yangzhou, acts carefully at all times, and does not dare to slack off in the slightest." Just now, the official thought about it, and there are many doubts in the case. The officer needs to re-examine in case there is a grievance. Bai Yu, this official asked you to go back today, but it doesn't mean that you are innocent, take this official to find out the case, and try it at a later date. Before the official clarifies the case, you are not allowed to leave Yangzhou! Retire! ”

In the majesty of the officials, the Yangzhou prefect flicked his sleeves. I went to the back hall. No one saw it, and the face of the Yangzhou prefect was really ugly at this time.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled playfully. Having already answered his purpose, he turned and walked outside. Looking at Yuan Keli and the others who came up, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "If there is something to talk about, go back!" ”

The Yangzhou prefect returned to the second hall angrily, there was already a person waiting here, and it seemed that he had a grudge against this person, and the Yangzhou prefect did not pay attention to him. I sat down in a chair to the side.

"My lord, things don't seem to be going well! Are there any difficulties? The man picked up the teacup on the table and blew gently on the tea leaves, but did not drink it.

"Do you know who you let you arrest? Your Li family is a big family in Yangzhou City, and it is the largest businessman. This man is a businessman, though. But if your Li family compares with others, you won't be able to see enough! The prefect of Yangzhou glanced at Li Bo and said with mockery in his tone.

Slightly stunned, Li Bo looked at Governor Yang in disbelief, his face changed, but he still smiled and said: "Lord Yang, no matter who the other party is, whether things are good or not, Lord Yang doesn't need this attitude, right?" We two salt merchants, this year's silver has not been given to Lord Yang. Because we live in this Yangzhou city, this year's three festivals and six offerings for us are extraordinarily doubled, we don't seem to have anything to live with adults, right? ”

Sighing softly, the prefect of Yangzhou shook his head with a wry smile, and said helplessly: "Gongzi Li, the official is a little anxious, and his words are a little inappropriate. But this is indeed the case, and this time it was tricky, and it was not the time for us to complain about each other. You might as well go back now! Let's talk about things with Ling Zun, I'm afraid I have to think of some way! ”

didn't say anything, Li Bo's face also became solemn, to be able to make the Yangzhou prefect of Sipin such a situation, I am afraid that things are really tricky. Nodding solemnly, Li Bo said in a deep voice: "My lord, please speak!" ”

"Li Gongzi, the people outside have not been arrested by the government today, and they cannot be arrested. He is the young owner of the Longchang firm in the capital, and there is no need to say more about this Longchang firm, I believe that Li Gongzi also understands the weight of this. Let's go back and discuss with Ling Zun! The origin of the Longchang firm is unknown, but the only thing that can recruit them in Yangzhou City is our lifeline! Although there was nothing wrong with the prefect of Yangzhou, his heart was unusually heavy.

The prefect of Yangzhou still knows a little about the personality of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, after all, the Emperor of the Apocalypse has done a lot of great things after he ascended the throne. If you really set your sights on the salt, I'm afraid that this time it will be really bad luck, and I am afraid that I will end up with a quarrel and a ruin.

Li Bo's face suddenly became very ugly, he quickly stood up, hugged his fist at Governor Yang, and said, "My lord, the coming day is long, I want to go back quickly and tell my father about the matter!" ”

"Go ahead! Things are extraordinary, be careful! The prefect of Yangzhou nodded, picked up the teacup on the side, and sent the guests off!

didn't dare to delay a little, Li Bo left the prefect's yamen and quickly returned home. The affairs of the Chen Yuanyuan sisters have long been taken care of, and Li Bo has no time to think about them!

After returning home, Li Bo came directly to his father's study and said eagerly: "Father, it's not good! ”

"Panicked, what a system! How many times have I told you, be steady! How can such a frizzy person become a big thing! Looking at the son who walked in, Li Chang scolded fiercely.

Li Bo was stunned for a moment, not because Li Chang scolded him, he was used to his father's scolding. It's just that at this time of the day, his father Li Chang is practicing calligraphy, what's wrong today?

Just as he was about to say something, Li Chang waved his hand lightly, frowned and said, "You don't want to say that the young owner of Longchang Firm has come!" ”

"Father already knows? The child is reckless! At this time, Li Bo knew that he was far behind, his father's impassivity was unpredictable, and he didn't know when he would be able to do this!

"Let's take a look at this first! You'll understand a little bit more after reading it! Li Chang handed a letter to his son, with a little worry in his tone, obviously his heart was not easy!

Not daring to hesitate at all, Li Bo pulled out the letter and looked at it quickly. The more he looked at him, the more anxious he became, and his face became more and more ugly, and he said, "Does my father have any plans?" ”

"It's useless to say anything now, this Lord Yang sent by the imperial court is a hunting agent for the heavens. The young owner of the Longchang firm is here at this time, and the imperial court's mission is also coming, there are secrets we don't know! We're going to talk to someone and see what we can do! After all, this is not just our Li family's business! Li Chang's face was very solemn, and his face was very ugly when he spoke.

In the next few days, the Emperor of the Apocalypse did not move, as if he had quieted down all of a sudden. However, the city of Yangzhou is unusually noisy, and some people are discussing the young owners of Longchang business! The other part is to pay attention to the news of the Qin Cha, who has not seen the Qin Cha on behalf of the Heavenly Patrol for many years.

For a while, the people in Yangzhou City were panicked, and in this city where salt was the business, the merchants knew very well how much money they made here. Since it is to be investigated, Yangzhou will definitely investigate.

Although it is the officials who want to be investigated, as long as the officials are arrested, I am afraid that these people will be arrested, and it is not possible to raid the family and exterminate the clan at that time.

In the inn where the Emperor of the Apocalypse stayed, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said to Yuan Keli with a smile: "Now that the snake is frightened, I want to see what they are going to do!" ”

"Your Majesty, Yangzhou City is dominated by salt, and these salt merchants have been entrenched here for many years, they will not be so easy to submit. Now that Lord Yang has not come, all we can do is wait and see what happens! Yuan Keli also had a smile on his face, he knew very well in his heart that as long as the salt tax could be raised, the treasury of the Ming Dynasty would be full.

At that time, whether it is military training in northern Xinjiang or disaster relief, it will not be a problem. However, if the tax is levied directly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse will definitely be drowned by the twists and turns, and the Wanli Emperor of that year was a lesson.

Yuan Keli knew that the Emperor of the Apocalypse also paid the same attention as the Wanli Emperor, and even more thoroughly. But Yuan Keli didn't know, where was the Emperor of the Apocalypse going to start? Even if a group of corrupt officials are investigated and punished, it will not solve the problem fundamentally, so what should we do?

"Your Majesty, the minister has something unclear, I don't know if His Majesty can teach you?" Yuan Keli bowed respectfully, ready to ask his questions.

"Aiqing has nothing to say!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse was slightly stunned and said with a smile.

Yuan Keli thought about it, and always felt that he couldn't open his mouth, and finally said quite hesitantly: "Your Majesty, these salt merchants in Yangzhou are all moths of the country, bribing officials and filling their own pockets. Oppressing the good is really a great crime, I don't know what Your Majesty wants to do with them? ”

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