"Your Majesty, the old minister is going!"

Duanmu Ci's face was happy, and he immediately withdrew from the imperial study and walked outside, still with a joy on his face, which can be regarded as a vicious breath.

A businessman dared to speak disrespectfully to him as a second-class member of the dynasty, did he really think that he could act so arrogantly and recklessly for the Wuzhou Dynasty?

Thinking like this, Duanmu Ci received a decree from the Military Aircraft Pavilion, and went to the new army to lead a thousand elite soldiers and rushed to Naxiao Mansion.

In the imperial study, Zhou Chuan was calm, picked up the teacup with a calm expression, took a sip, and then looked at Fan Zhongyan.

After a moment, Zhou Chuan smiled lightly and said, "It seems that Fan Xiang also seems to have a lot of resentment against this Xiao family, how about telling me about it?"

"Back to Your Majesty, this Xiao family has indeed acted a little out of line in recent months, and the old minister even heard that they bought land everywhere in Baoqing, forcibly acquired the land of the people, and forcibly collected a lot of land in Baoqing under the banner of escorting cultivation resources for the dynasty. ”

Fan Zhongyan said angrily.

Zhou Chuan nodded, how could he not know about these things, the information about the Xiao family in the East Factory was piled high.

It's just that Zhou Chuan hasn't found a reason to beat him before, and today is different, refusing to pay taxes, which is a good reason.

Zhou Chuan didn't care about the forced land acquisition in Baoqing or something, but he couldn't allow the Xiao family to be disrespectful to the second-grade members of the imperial court, which simply didn't take Zhou Chuan seriously.

This is the main reason why Zhou Chuan really wants to knock the Xiao family.

As an emperor, the perspective of looking at problems is never one-sided, Duanmu Ci must have suffered some losses in Xiao Mansion, so it is inevitable that there will be more oil and vinegar in his words, Zhou Chuan naturally understands.

However, don't say anything about adding oil and vinegar, Duanmu Ci is still very honest as an official, which means that the Ming Xiao family does not respect him enough, otherwise Duanmu Ci would not be so eager to enter the palace to report.

"Fan Xiang is relieved, today I want to see what waves this Xiao Mansion can turn over. ”

A smile appeared on the corner of Zhou Chuan's mouth and said slowly.

How to handle it, how to beat it, Zhou Chuan already had a degree in his heart, and at this stage, it is indeed necessary for the Xiao family to do these miscellaneous things, but it is not indispensable.

He wasn't worried that the Xiao family would make drastic moves, not to mention anything else, but Zhou Chuan's current cultivation in the realm of grandmasters was enough to ignore the entire Aolai Dynasty, what master could a low-level dynasty invite?

What's more, it is very rare to see a master of the Grandmaster realm here, every powerhouse of the Grandmaster realm is of high status, and he is famous in all dynasties, how can a low-level dynasty be invited?

He wanted to see what kind of confidence this Xiao family had to dare to be presumptuous in the Wuzhou Dynasty!

Fan Zhongyan nodded, although many of the arrogant and domineering scripts of the Xiao family were left by Zhou Chuan, but now Zhou Chuan's words gave him an accurate answer, this Xiao family should indeed apply for a good meal.

"Your Majesty, there is another matter, a few days ago, a force called 'Sihai Pavilion' wanted to open an auction house in Xindu, and they said that they could find some goods for us that are not available here, but they will not pay taxes in this dynasty. ”

Fan Zhongyan suddenly thought of something, and bowed again.

"Hehe, no!"

Zhou Chuan sneered, I want to make money here, but I don't want to pay, how can there be such a good thing?

Zhou Chuan refused without thinking about it, it was just an auction, and Zhou Chuan didn't care if they had any good things.

A force like the Sihai Pavilion must have a good strength behind it, because Zhou Chuan remembered that in some historical records, there was a Sihai Pavilion in the royal city of the intermediate dynasty, and it was obvious that this Sihai Pavilion was the Sihai Pavilion in the book.

In the prosperous royal cities of many middle-level dynasties, there are some auctions similar to the Four Seas Pavilion.

They mainly sell elixirs, weapons or curiosities, etc., often in the form of auctions, the price is extremely high, and sometimes even if someone fights for wealth, the profit will often be several times more.

But they often act in the right way, and never act as villains, if not, Zhou Chuan would not refuse so simply, because he knows their style of acting.

Auction houses that are unwilling to pay taxes, Zhou Chuan will not let them settle in.

"Your Majesty, the minister understands. Fan Zhongyan nodded and replied respectfully.

Originally, this matter was not entrusted by Fan Zhongyan, but saw it in the concerto, and at first he felt surprised, and later after learning more about the power of this Sihai Pavilion, Fan Zhongyan felt the need to report to Zhou Chuan.

Whether it is agreed or refused, this needs to be decided by Zhou Chuan, and Fan Zhongyan attaches great importance to the way of monarchs and ministers. Acting beyond one's authority was and is still a taboo in officialdom, and even if you are in a hurry to obey power, you will eventually violate taboos and break the rules.

An old minister like Fan Zhongyan naturally understands it very well in his heart. Sometimes those who act arrogantly by virtue of favor do not end well.

Stretching his body slightly, Fan Zhongyan let out a long breath and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that if it is the Four Seas Pavilion, it is not impossible to keep them, which will represent the prosperity of the new capital and attract a lot of wealthy businessmen." ”

"Hehe, it's just an auction house. Zhou Chuan put down the piece in his hand and smiled: "I will not set such a precedent, otherwise it will be unfair to others." ”

Fan Zhongyan nodded suddenly in realization, he seemed to have walked into a misunderstanding, and the direction of thinking was to increase the wealth and income for the dynasty as soon as possible, but he forgot that the first element of the dynasty was to ensure the universal benchmark of national law.

"Fan Xiang doesn't have to blame himself, I know that Fan Xiang panicked for the empty treasury. ”

Although Fan Zhongyan was a little anxious about this matter, it was impossible for Zhou Chuan to pry him for this matter.

"Your Majesty's lesson is that your ministers should think twice before acting. Taking a breath slowly, Fan Zhongyan said respectfully, he knew in his heart that Zhou Chuan would not punish him for this matter, but he still blamed himself.

"Okay Fan Xiang, wait a while, you have to watch a show with me. Zhou Chuan smiled faintly: "Duanmu Ci should soon invite someone from the Xiao family." ”

"What does Your Majesty plan to do with them?" Fan Zhongyan frowned slightly, he had a bad premonition.

He understood how much Yuan Shi the Wu Zhou Dynasty owed the Xiao family, and he was afraid that Zhou Chuan would directly dispose of the Xiao family under the pretext of taxation because he wanted to get rid of this account. This was not done by Ming Jun, and Fan Zhongyan did not want Zhou Chuan to become such an emperor.

After all, a courtier would rather follow an emperor who has no ambitions but is enlightened and virtuous, than an emperor who acts unscrupulously and focuses on profit.

Zhou Chuan also saw Fan Zhongyan's worried face, and was about to explain, but was interrupted by Zhang Long's voice outside the door.

"Your Majesty, the eldest lady of the Xiao Family Chamber of Commerce of the Aolai Dynasty, Princess Xiao Feiya asks to see you!"