The next day, the morning dynasty.

"Zhong Aiqing, flat!"

Chu Yanwu's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Today, can there be something to start?" ”

Zhou Tianfu stepped forward, his face was cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister has something to do!" ”

Chu Yanwu squinted his eyes and nodded.

Zhou Tianfu continued, and said: "Your Majesty, there is news from Linzhou City today that Lord Xiao's fleet sank in the Li River outside the city, and the ship was destroyed and people died!" You should already know about it! ”

Chu Yanwu's tone was a little unkind: "I know what is the matter with you at this time?" ”

Zhou Tianfu's face was calm, and he said: "Your Majesty, Lord Xiao is going south, and the places he has passed can be called devastating!" There are 19 families in Jiangdong, large and small, and all the assets in the family have been confiscated by him! The people of Jiangdong were full of complaints, and some people even organized their own petitions at the gate of the yamen! Previously, the ministers of the DPRK and China had jointly written to invite His Majesty to recall Xiao Chen...... It's a pity that His Majesty didn't agree...... And now that Xiao Chen is dead, it's time to shut down the East Factory and give an explanation to the people! ”

The corners of Chu Yanwu's mouth twitched, and there was a little unkindness in his eyes: "Zhou Aiqing's words are wrong, Dongchang is a supervision agency set up by the imperial court, and it will inspect public opinion, inspect hundreds of officials, and act on behalf of the Son of Heaven. Zhou Aiqing, please don't say more. ”

Chu Yanwu's words were also expected by Zhou Tianfu, but he did smile and continued: "Your Majesty, the old minister didn't say that the East Factory would be abolished, the old minister just wanted to close it temporarily...... When the wind and waves are calm and the clouds and rain are gone, the East Factory can naturally be opened again! ”

Zhou Tianfu's words are actually very strange.

How long will the East Factory be shut down?

There is no definite number.

In the end, it's not up to him to have the final say.

And there is no East Factory as a restriction, Zhou Tianfu is here...... Not to mention the earth-shaking, there will be no more fear.

So Chu Yanwu will definitely not agree: "Xiao Chen is Xiao Chen, Dongchang is Dongchang, he has a problem, what does Dongchang have to do with it?" I will be careful to purge the remnants of it, and I will not let the people disagree anymore! ”

When Zhou Tianfu saw Chu Yanwu say this, he also knew that he must be determined to be unwilling to close the East Factory.

But it's a pity that this time Zhou Tianfu has prepared a thick gift to present to Chu Yanwu!

He just hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, and said softly: "Your Majesty, the old minister has something here, presumably Your Majesty will be very interested." ”

His words not only attracted Chu Yanwu's attention, but some ministers in the court also turned their eyes, curious about what the prime minister of the court, Zhou Tianfu, could come up with that would make His Majesty interested......

Zhou Tianfu squinted his eyes slightly and waved his hand.

A eunuch walked over, and Zhou Tianfu took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it over.

The eunuch took it and handed the booklet to Chu Yanwu.

Chu Yanwu looked at it roughly, and his face became extremely ugly: "When did Xiao Chen get involved with the people in the harem?" A chamber of commerce was also jointly established...... He's so bold! ”

That's right, what was recorded in that booklet was the joint establishment of the Chamber of Commerce by Xiao Chen and Concubine Jing......

Moreover, Zhou Tianfu's record here is quite detailed, and every shop and every business is recorded carefully!

But the reason why Chu Yanwu was angry was not because Xiao Chen wantonly amassed money...... It's because Xiao Chen actually hooked up with the harem concubine!

He also knew that he had been in poor health all these years, and he was powerless in the face of a beautiful woman.

Although Xiao Chen is a eunuch, he is handsome and tall, so he can't guarantee that those concubines who have been absent for a long time will have any wrong thoughts......

What's more, there are still interests involved!

Zhou Tianfu saw Chu Yanwu's gloomy expression, and he was also sure in his heart.

He bent his waist lower, and said seemingly loyally: "Your Majesty, Xiao Chen's matter is by no means so simple!" ”

"He was not only arrogant, bullying the people, and robbing the family...... is even more involved with the concubines of the harem, and not only his former master Concubine Shu, even Concubine Jing also has interests with him! ”

After these words were thrown out, the expressions of everyone present changed a little.

You must know that this matter is not as simple as it seems...... If you don't keep it, it's a crime of fornication.

And who are Concubine Jing and Concubine Shu? That's Chu Yanwu's woman!

Who is Chu Yanwu? Chu Yanwu is the emperor of Great Chu!

It's more about royal face!

If there's something dirty...... Xiao Chen can't solve his guilt even if he breaks his bones and scatters ashes!

In fact, Zhou Tianfu's idea was also very correct, he just wanted to force Chu Yanwu to attack Xiao Chen.

But Zhou Tianfu ignored a more critical point.

Chu Yanwu is also a man, and he is also a man who wants to save face.

If Chu Yanwu really executed Xiao Chen, wouldn't it be to tell everyone that Xiao Chen really had something to do with those two concubines?

It doesn't matter what the relationship is...... Gossip alone can make him so angry that he vomits blood.

Chu Yanwu's face became extremely gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Prime Minister, I know that Xiao Chen's crime is extremely evil, but what you just said is very important, please don't make mistakes!" ”

Zhou Tianfu's words are no different from squeezing out between his teeth.

Anyone could hear the anger in his tone.

Zhou Tianfu also chuckled in his heart, and he also ignored Chu Yanwu's personal emotions......

In fact, it's no wonder that Zhou Tianfu, who knew that Chu Yanwu, who seemed to be in the prime of life, had no ability now......

At this juncture, it is said that Xiao Chen has an affair with the harem, which is to stab Chu Yanwu in the heart.

But what if it has come to this?

Zhou Tianfu couldn't back down a bit, and even his tone was a little higher: "Your Majesty! As a force cultivated by Xiao Chen himself, Dongchang must be shut down, otherwise it will be infinitely poisonous! ”

Chu Yanwu almost said in a cold voice: "Prime Minister, I have already said it once, and I don't want to say it a second time!" ”

But Zhou Tianfu will not be afraid.

After all, Li is on his side, holding the righteousness hostage, even the emperor Chu Yanwu will not do anything in person......

He even knelt directly on the ground and kowtowed heavily: "Your Majesty, for the peace of the harem, Concubine Jing and Concubine Shu must be executed, and as for the East Factory founded by Xiao Chen, they can't be kept!" Please also ask Your Majesty to be clear! ”

Even, some officials of the same faction as Zhou Tianfu knelt down and shouted:

"Please also ask Your Majesty to know clearly!"

Chu Yanwu's face was already ugly, gloomy as if it was about to drip water.

He felt his powerlessness in the court again...... I feel that the court is actually controlled by these civil officials from families!

The anger in Chu Yanwu's heart was almost uncontrollable.

He even wanted to call the guards and drag Zhou Tianfu's old dog out.

But at this time, the voice of the eunuch came from the door:

"Lord Xiao has arrived!"

This voice stunned everyone.

In the next moment, Xiao Chen dragged Jiang Rongfeng, who was like a dead dog, and walked in swaggeringly.