Chapter Six Hundred and Seventeenth

Laiyunlou can only be regarded as a second-rate restaurant in Yangzhou Mansion. When Laoqi Xin revealed his identity, even if it wasn't for dinner, the shopkeeper still didn't dare to neglect, and immediately called the cook and waiters to prepare for cooking. Δ 』 』』E novel Ww『W. ㄟ1XIAOSHUO. COM

Seeing that the waiters were in a mess, Xin Laoqi said, "Eight dishes and one soup per table. For dishes, home-cooked dishes are enough. Don't waste money, or you will pay for it yourself."

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded when he heard it, and he said in a nasty voice: "My lord, the chef of the small shop has been a master for three generations, you..."

Old Seven Xin said stiffly: "This is what my master said, you can figure it out yourself."

The shopkeeper had no choice but to go to the back kitchen with a wry smile. He had to watch these dishes personally, otherwise something went wrong and his family would lose their lives.

Xin Laoqi was sitting in the lobby, and a sergeant with a small flag was standing outside the door. The feast was about to begin...

And Fang Xing was talking with Xiao Zhen at this time.

"Benbo has already filed a memorial about you. Although your son made a mistake, you have not surrendered. I believe His Majesty can see this. Therefore, as long as the salt merchants' rebellion can be quelled, I guarantee you Make atonement and will not be downgraded."

Xiao Zhen said gratefully: "This official has such good luck, thanks to uncle, I am grateful, I am grateful!"

After talking for a few words, Xiao Zhen expressed his worries.

"Uncle, do you want them to bow down? I'm not talking nonsense. Those salt merchants are gluttons who got into the eyes of money. They only recognize money!"

Fang Xing nodded and said: "Benbo knows, so Benbo is still here."

...

Fang Xing went to Yangzhou twice, there were always fewer people in Yangzhou city, so within half an hour, all the salt merchants in the city came.

Entering the Laiyun Building, the salt merchants only saw Huang Zhong.

"Everyone has worked hard, please sit down."

Huang Zhong sat down, and then the salt merchants sat down one after another. At the counter, Xiaodao was practicing calligraphy, but what he practiced was not the copybook, but the names of people.

"Those are all from Miao Chengfu's school, including Huang Bin..."

Xiaodao listened to the introduction of the little official sent by Xiao Zhen,

The situation of each salt merchant is recorded.

"Serve."

Following Huang Zhong's order, the dishes were brought up like flowing water.

Five of the eight dishes were vegetable tofu, but the salt merchants ate very deliciously.

The wine is light wine. After three rounds, Huang Zhong got up and said: "You are all capable people from the wealthy side. Uncle said that as long as the reform of the salt administration can be done well, the court will definitely consider it." Your efforts will definitely be compensated.”

The salt merchants listened with smiles, but they sneered in their hearts.

Who are you fooling?

Everyone knows Zhu Di's virtue, and there is no room for sand in his eyes.

If there is no pit Zhu Yong, then everyone still believes a little bit.

But now, hehe!

Huang Zhong didn't say much, just sat down and ate, making the salt merchants look down on him.

A few dry words are trying to trick us. Is this Xing Hebo's method? The emperor's grandson of Ming Dynasty has such a teacher, the future is worrying!

The meal was boring and slow, and after Huang Zhong put down his chopsticks, the salt merchants were about to leave, but he said with a smile: "Uncle said, if you sincerely want to repent, then put the salt in the warehouse. The salt is going out immediately, everyone think about it for themselves, go slowly."

"Definitely, I'll wait until I get back."

"Don't worry, my lord, I'll send out the salt in the warehouse right away."

"..."

When Huang Zhong heard these promises, he cupped his hands and said: "Then I would like to thank you all, and I will definitely tell my uncle when I go back next time. The reward from the court will surely arrive in a few days."

"They won't."

When Huang Zhong went back to report to Fang Xing, Fang Xing said: "I just want them to feel that this matter is a slap in the face, otherwise I would not be willing to spend money to invite these people to dinner!"

"Uncle, do you want to be proud of the enemy?"

Fang Xing said with a smile: "Exactly, all the preparations are still being made, and if you make a rash move, it will indeed be a trick."

So the meal that attracted the attention of the Yangzhou government came to an anticlimactic end, and the folk politicians all thought it was a victory for the salt merchants.

"They'll run."

Xiao Zhen hurried over, wiped the sweat off his face and said, "Uncle, I think about it day and night, and feel that since these salt merchants know that this matter can't be done, but they haven't seen any action for a long time, they must be planning money. , ready to escape at any time."

Fang Xing said appreciatively: "Your analysis is good, they will definitely run away, but at this time the army is blocking the city and outside the city, they must find a loophole."

Xiao Zhen thought for a while: "Then uncle, you invited them to dinner today, is it just a layout?"

"Look slowly."

Fang Xing doesn't trust anyone in Yangzhou Mansion, so he will definitely not reveal his layout.

...

Fang Xing's memorial was quickly delivered to Zhu Di.

"...Salt merchants have already become a problem. Using merchants to fight against Ming Dynasty will not last long."

"...The minister has already cast a big net, and is waiting to seal the Yangzhou mansion, and then do it. It is just necessary to notify all places quickly, and be ready to respond at any time..."

Zhu Di showed the memorial to Zhu Zhanji, and then said: "Xing and Bo, do you want to complete their merits in one battle? Then I will wait to see how many people his big net can catch."

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng is pleading guilty outside the hall."

Sitting in Zhu Di's position, he could see the situation outside the hall. He looked at Zhu Yong who was kneeling outside the hall, and said disdainfully, "Let him go home!"

...

After the meal in Yunlou, Yangzhou Mansion calmed down strangely, but the whole south and even the north were suffering from salt shortage.

Fang Xing stayed at the station every day, as if he didn't know that the storm had already gathered in the sky above Yangzhou Mansion.

This afternoon, a man in plainclothes with a fishy smell of the sea entered the large courtyard, found Fang Xing, and then Fang Xing summoned his subordinates.

"The time has come."

Fang Xing pointed to the man sitting under him and introduced: "This is Fu Xian, the commander of the navy."

"I met Mr. Fu."

Fu Xian's face looked as dark as ever, he smiled and said: "You are very polite, I am here just to cooperate with Uncle Xing, I will invite you after I am done."

"Okay! Master Fu is refreshing!"

Shen Hao applauded loudly, and when he realized that he was the only one who made the sound, he couldn't help crying secretly.

"Shen Hao will stay in the city tonight."

Shen Hao was overjoyed by Fang Xing's words, and hurriedly said: "Thank you uncle for your attention, I will definitely arrest those salt merchants tonight."

Fang Xing smiled slightly, and then ordered: "Lin Qun'an sits in the city and cooperates with Zhifu Xiao to maintain order in the city. Don't make any chaos, stop the salt merchants from fleeing, or even force them to flee, understand?"

"Uncle, the officer understands, the rotation will be canceled later, and all the sergeants will go to the streets to patrol."

"very good!"

Fang Xing was very satisfied with Lin Qun'an's comprehension, and then he continued to order: "Wu Yue."

"Uncle!"

Wu Yue walked to the middle and clasped his fists to obey the order.

Fang Xing pondered for a while and said, "Lin Qun'an is here to scare the snake away, the salt merchants will definitely jump over the wall, but they dare not take the sixth route, so... you immediately take someone to take down those officials who are in collusion with the salt merchants, and then pretend to have something to do with it." Get out of the city quickly, let's go to the east."

"Yes, uncle!"

Fang Xing got up, glanced at the crowd, raised his eyebrows and said: "Those salt merchants thought I would be suspicious, so I will give them a bottom line today!"