What happened to the palace test on the second day, Zhou Ming and Lin Taohua were far away in Qingzhou, and it was not known. However, from this day on, Lin Taohua began to worry a lot, and from time to time she was anxious and did not sit or sit, Zhou Ming had to spend a lot of time with her, but fortunately, the dust had settled here in Qingzhou, and they didn't need to worry about the business of the semicolon.

Zheng Hao bribed the officials of the imperial court, borrowed the hands of the government to buy low and sell high, and easily obtained many businesses controlled by the imperial court in many states and counties, and sought a wealth of heaven. Zhao Hankun tried day and night, and the Zheng industry that had been identified was almost all over the northern part of Jinguo, and there was a trend of developing to the south.

In the process of Zheng Hao's development of his business empire, it is indispensable to bully people and seize by force, even killing people and killing people is also a common thing, and the accumulated crimes can be described as shocking, which shocked Zhao Hankun's perception of businessmen and strengthened his determination to kill a hundred people.

Yuelai Restaurant was burned down by a fire, and the government cleaned up for many days, and found Luo Shaowen's vault hidden underground, and boxes of gold, silver and jewelry were carried into the palace by officers and soldiers, and the onlookers were stunned.

The underground passage in the west courtyard of Yuelai Restaurant was also dug out, directly unveiling the veil of the Chun Nuan Embroidery Workshop. Groups of women were escorted out of the embroidery workshop by officers and soldiers and temporarily placed in Zheng's house, which had been raided. On the day of the escort, the shouts of the old bustard and the turtle slave, and the sorrow and panic of the embroidered girls stretched all the way, which was embarrassing.

Because of Luo Shaowen's involvement in Zheng Hao's case, the people of the Luo family were also placed under house arrest in the mansion, waiting for the government to summon them at any time.

Yao Shanyou was an important criminal in Zheng Hao's case, Qingfeng Building was directly seized by the government, and large and small mansions were also raided one by one. After Yao Shanyou was imprisoned, he panicked and fell ill, and died in the prison a few days later.

Zhuo Shilang was not deeply involved, except for the operation of the embroidery workshop, he did not participate in Zheng Hao's other matters, and he himself confessed many Zheng Hao's evil deeds, which provided great help to the government to investigate the case, and was sentenced to prison by Zhao Hankun, and Rongchang and Qingzhou branches were confiscated by the government and waited for centralized processing.

There are also some other small businesses involved who were also caught and copied by Zhao Hankun, so that shops in Qingzhou City were seized every day, some people were arrested, and the cries of men and women could be heard from time to time.

One day, Zhao Hankun came to Zhou Ming to visit Lin Taohua, and lamented that Qingzhou's vitality was greatly damaged by this case, and several years of operation were in vain.

Zhou Ming said with a smile that only by cutting the tumor can he develop rapidly, which provoked Zhao Hankun to scold him for not having back pain when he stood and talked.

Lin Taohua saw that Qingzhou had confiscated so many shops, so he asked Zhao Hankun what to do with these shops.

Zhao Hankun said that it is impossible for these shops to be held in the hands of the government, and they will still be sold to interested businessmen in the end.

Lin Taohua didn't speak at the time, and told Zhou Ming her opinion in the evening.

"Brother Ming, why don't you suggest that Lord Zhao post a notice for a public auction shop."

Zhou Ming asked with interest: "What kind of auction method?" ”

Lin Taohua said: "I have my own ideas about Lord Zhao's plan in Qingzhou City, and if he has raided so many shops this time, if he sells them directly, the price will not be sold, and the business that the person who buys the shop will do in the future may not be in line with his plan." ”

"You can suggest that he follow his own policy plan to delineate the business scope of these shops according to the direction, and then let the master book list the area of all the shops, the market situation, the decoration and furnishings of the shops, and publicize them one by one."

"Next, the government will post a list, indicating the date of the store auction, and let the merchants who are interested in buying the shop go to the place designated by the government to participate in the auction on the specified date."

"The auction is to announce the situation of the store, so that those who are interested in buying can bid together, and the one with the highest price wins."

"Moreover, Zheng Hao's shops are also in neighboring states, and Lord Zhao can communicate with the adults in neighboring states and dispose of Zheng Hao's shops openly and transparently at one time."

"In this way, the government will definitely get more silver than selling it at will, and it will not affect the government's planning, and it can also prevent uneasy and well-meaning people from taking advantage of the opportunity to camp and use their connections to profit from it."

Zhou Ming's eyes lit up after listening to her, yes, this is indeed an excellent way to deal with this batch of shops. Overjoyed, Zhou Ming hugged Lin Taohua for a long kiss, if she wasn't unwell, she might not be able to grind love.

The next day, Zhou Ming went to visit Zhao Hankun in the government and told him the idea of the shop auction.

Zhou Ming smiled bitterly, don't talk about asking for credit, just don't blame him for the great disrespect of missing the temple test.

After the Qingzhou incident, Qin Zhongxiu also planned to return to Beijing, and before leaving, he invited Zhou Ming to go to the Huiyuan Dart Bureau to have a drink, and the brothers talked about it very speculatively, from the court bureau to the border pass, from governance to business, while drinking and chatting, I didn't realize that it was the time when the East was white.

"Brother Ming, it's a pity that you are not in the capital, and I don't often go north, this time I say goodbye, I don't know when I will see you, I am very reluctant to be a brother."

Qin Zhongxiu said with emotion when he sent Zhou Ming out.

Zhou Ming said with a smile: "The younger brother and the elder brother also talked very speculatively, and from then on, I will always write with the elder brother, and I hope that the elder brother will not annoy me." ”

Qin Zhongxiu laughed, "How can I ask for my brother." Hehe, Brother Ming, my younger brother and sister are unwell, so I won't bother the house, please help me say goodbye to her. ”

"Hehe, I'll tell you the truth, it's a blessing for me to meet my younger siblings in the north this time. I've been suffering from this eye disease for many years, and now I have some eyebrows, and I don't have to be in the dark for the rest of my life. Her kindness is difficult to repay for her brother. ”

Zhou Ming chuckled: "Brother doesn't have to be polite. Uchiko has always been like this, and when she meets someone who can help, she will always help. Moreover, my brother helped Uchiko a lot in Qingzhou this time, and he was even more life-saving. ”

Qin Zhongxiu laughed: "Also, my brother doesn't say these words." Brother Wei is about to set off, if Brother Ming encounters difficulties, don't forget to send me a letter. ”

Zhou Ming bowed down and thanked him and said goodbye to him.

On the seventh day after the palace examination, an official of the Criminal Department came to Qingzhou with four official messengers, and a holy decree was shackled, and Zhou Ming was to be escorted into Beijing by the official messenger.

The official stood on a high place, looked at Zhou Ming who was kneeling in the courtyard with shackles, and chuckled: "Zhou Ming, in the past, there was no one in the limelight in Beijing, but now that you are in prison, there is little life, have you ever regretted rejecting Lord Lu's kindness?" “

Although Zhou Mingren knelt on the ground with the torture instrument, his demeanor did not decrease in the slightest, he was not shocked or angry, and looked at the man lightly and said: "Lord Lu is in a high position, and he doesn't dare to climb high below, why should my lord ask more." “

The man sneered: "The emperor was furious at the palace test, and personally ordered the criminal department to severely punish you, a person who drilled the camp." Hehe, this trip to Kyoto is more auspicious, I see how long you can still be hard-mouthed. “

"Take it away." As soon as he gave the order, the official took a step forward, fiercely held up Zhou Ming, and pushed him out of the door.

Lin Taohua, who had always been strong and calm, couldn't hold back anymore, and rushed forward to hug Zhou Ming's arm and not let go. Without saying a word, the official grabbed her clothes and tore her off, and threw her back. Lin Taohua fell directly to the ground.

"Peach Blossom, have you forgotten what you promised to be your husband?" Zhou Ming watched his beloved wife being pushed to the ground, the blood from the palm of his hand rubbing on the stone, and he struggled to pounce on her, and was repeatedly pushed by the official without pity. His heart-wrenching eyes were red, and he shouted at her.

"You told me it's okay, you lied to me. He clearly said that you have little chance of going here. I don't want to leave you. Brother Ming, I want to be with you, don't leave me. Lin Taohua burst into tears, desperately trying to grab his hand, but his hair was scattered by the official's torn hair, his clothes were torn, and his hands and body were bruised.

The white mandarin duck knelt on the side and endured it for a long time, but at this time she couldn't hold it back, she got up suddenly, and the long sword in her hand jumped out halfway, so frightened that Hu Jian grabbed her hand one by one. But how could Bai Yuan listen to him, and he pounced on the officers and soldiers who pushed Lin Taohua with murderous intent.

"White Mandarin Duck!" Zhou Ming's always gentle eyes swept towards the white mandarin duck like a sharp sword, and directly fixed the white mandarin in place.

"Take care of Madame." He looked at the white mandarin duck and said in a deep voice.

The officers and soldiers were accustomed to seeing this kind of scene, so they glanced at Bai Yuan with disdain and snorted coldly.

The white duck clenched the hilt of the sword, and the green tendons on the back of his hand burst out, and he was furious.