Three days later.

Chang'an, Cui Fu.

Cui Renshi met several important guests in the study, one of them was Xiao Yu, the former Qizhou assassin, whose characteristics were broken into the court, originally thought that he could be reused, and on the first day, the court agreed and kissed, but after being returned by Qin Huaidao in disguise, the appointment and dismissal have been delayed until now, which makes Xiao Yu resentful.

"Lord Xiao." Cui Renshi arched his hand and said: "The imperial court issued an order to let the counties of Jingzhao Mansion collect grain on their behalf, which is fine, but this official heard that it will be handed over to Qin Mansion Yin to sell for profit, isn't this a public weapon for private use, competing with the people for profit?" Lord Xiao is a veteran of the two dynasties, and he has excellent knowledge, so he asked me for advice. ”

Xiao Yu was very flattered by Cui Renshi, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The old man also heard about this matter, using the power of the imperial court to facilitate one person, it is really illegal, this is more inappropriate than competing with the people. ”

"What Lord Xiao said is that it is just that the household has been in turmoil recently, and the official has been splashed with filth, and he is worried about the people, but he can't do it, and he doesn't know what to do. Cui Renshi hurriedly agreed.

"Why don't you contact the hundred officials for impeachment?" A black-bearded man suddenly asked.

Xiao Yu glanced at the other party and sneered: "Impeachment is good, but since the imperial court has made a move, I am afraid that it is supportive, as long as it is pressed, it will be difficult to see results in the short term, and it will not be able to stop it in time." ”

"How's that good?" The black-bearded man asked.

"This matter is not difficult, the court collects grain, why don't you accept it? With your strength, you can't still accept the imperial court, as long as you join hands to buy it at a high price, the people will naturally not sell it to the imperial court, the grain is in your hands, and it is not up to you to sell it in the future. Xiao Yu said indifferently.

"Lord Xiao laughed, let's have the final say together, how can Lord Xiao's share be less?" The black-bearded man laughed.

Xiao Yu snorted in satisfaction.

Cui Renshi continued: "Lord Xiao, you must have heard of the methods of the imperial court, selling a bucket, you can pay less tax in the future, those farmers may not be willing to sell to us, this method of collecting grain is a bit special, I have never heard of it before, this official can't think of a way to crack it, and I ask Lord Xiao to teach me." ”

"Didn't those peasants covet that bucket of taxes? The court gives five wen, you ten wen, the peasants don't know how to calculate, don't know the benefits, you can teach them to get ten wen, only need to leave three wen to buy grain and pay taxes in the coming year, there are seven wen left, two more than the five wen of the imperial court, the old man doesn't believe that those peasants are not moved. ”

"Master Xiao is talented, I admire it." The black-bearded man flattered, and then changed his words: "However, the people will inevitably have concerns, worried that the harvest will not be enough in the coming year, they will have no food to pay taxes, or they will not be able to buy a bucket of three dollars." ”

"Then increase the weight, who can interfere with the imperial court's grain collection? can only raise the price of grain, if ten wen is not enough, eleven wen, twelve wen, how much grain can the counties of Jingzhao Fu collect? 300,000 stones, collect it and sell it at the original price, so why not make money? Once other people's grain comes in, even if it is sold at the same price, the loss is not small, and it must be eliminated. Xiao Yu's tone was a little more resolute in the end.

"The lesson of Lord Xiao is that if you are taught, you will do what Lord Xiao says, but once the court makes a move, it will be difficult for everyone to do it, and Lord Xiao will have to deal with it one or two." The black-bearded man said.

Seeing the other party's respectful attitude, Xiao Yu stroked his beard with satisfaction and said: "It's easy to say, it's easy to say, there are old men in the court, but you must also move quickly, one day later, more food will fall into the hands of the court." ”

"Understand, in the next return, I will immediately notify all places to increase the price of purchase, as Lord Xiao said, this part of the harvest is not profitable, even if it is a loss, it doesn't matter, the food is in hand, everything is still up to us." The black-bearded man said, stealthily throwing a look at Cui Renshi.

Cui Renshi took over the topic knowingly: "Lord Xiao, impeachment is still necessary, let's take a two-pronged approach, that kid of the Qin family is too deceitful, the official can't swallow this breath, as long as Lord Xiao speaks, the official will definitely contact other ministers to respond, Lord Dai of the household department is also implicated this time, the position of the secretary of the household department is vacant, the official is willing to contact the hundred officials to nominate the adult, at that time, please also ask the adult to cultivate more." ”

When it came to Xiao Yu's heart, there was no sound in the court for so long, how could he not panic, if he could really get the position of the head of the household department and the real power in his hands, he would be able to reproduce the glory of the family, get up, and said with satisfaction: "Everyone has a heart, the old man still has a little step in advance." ”

"Master Xiao walks slowly." The crowd stood up and saluted.

Of course, Cui Renshi, as the master, couldn't be too casual, sent people out of the door, and sneered after turning back: "Everyone, this Xiao Yu has already entered the game, let him take the lead, we have already agreed on the high-price grain, since Xiao Yu said it, in case something happens in the future, it can be pushed on him." ”

"Understand, this Xiao Yu really takes himself seriously, although the ministers of the two dynasties, the Jiangnan Wang clan, but compared with our five surnames and seven wangs, it is far from it, if it is not for the Jiangnan grain, how can it be with it, the head of the family means to push it to the position of the head of the household, and we will have the final say in the future." The black-bearded man sneered, a world away from the respectful and modest just now.

At this time, another person suddenly said, "Everyone, we can't let that kid from the Qin Mansion continue to run rampant

Now, this time the food is very passive, if there is something else, this day will not be easy. ”

"What do you want to do?" Cui Renshi asked.

The other party made a movement to wipe his neck, and then said: "This son's strength is good, it is useless to assassinate generally, the Wang family and your Cui family have suffered a few losses is enough to prove that Fengyulou will set people into four levels, and the highest level charges 50,000 taels of silver, and it is enough for the five of us to make it together, how about it?" ”

"Yes!"

"Agreed!"

Everyone agreed and smiled, revealing a little coldness.

……

Qinling Meridian Road, Niujia Ferry, Qin Huaidao and others came in the dust, and they didn't know that a big net of conspiracy had been opened, the cold wind was howling, and there were snowflakes in the sky.

Everyone looked around, Xue Rengui had the best eyesight, and suddenly pointed to the front and shouted: "Young master, the tributary in front seems to be a fork, will it be the place to look." ”

"Look at it." Qin Huaidao said and led the horse forward.

Everyone followed, and it didn't take long to come to a tributary along a small road, the river is not big, and there is no road to walk, but there are traces of people on the ground trampling for a long time, which is barely a road, Qin Huaidao observed for a moment and said: "Brothers, there is no one here, no one is left behind to steal, ready to fight." ”

Everyone tied their horses to the surrounding trees and took out their weapons.

After a while, everything was ready, Qin Huaidao walked forward, and said: "Brother Xue, you are in the center, Brother Cheng, you are behind the palace, Chu Liang, Chu Bi, you two are responsible for staring at the left, Brother Wei Chi, you two are responsible for staring at the right, Luo Zhang, holding the arrow and following Brother Xue." ”

Archers are similar to snipers in that they must be protected in order to concentrate on shooting.

"Whoa!"

Everyone received the order with a bang, and they were already accustomed to Qin Huaidao's command.