"No gift."

Li Chen said indifferently.

His voice was extremely majestic, which made the already nervous three people feel even more tense.

They stood up stiffly, and the three of them lowered their heads without saying a word, waiting for His Royal Highness to speak.

"You three should be the three largest landlords in Xishan Province besides the Long family. I have sent someone to touch your foundation. I said that my family is rich and my fertile land is a thousand acres, but I underestimated you. A truly wealthy family and wealthy family may think that the road is not spacious enough when walking across Xishan Province. Why are you honest now?"

Li Chen's words made the three of them look so scared.

The leader Refuji immediately spoke, "Your Highness clearly observed that although our three families have little wealth, they dare not forget that everything comes from heaven. We know that if there is no court, we will not have a good life. Over the years, we have never had enough money and grain."

Li Chen said lightly: "It's not a long time, but the money you donated and the food you donated are given to those officials in private. The collusion between officials and businessmen is what you are talking about."

Lei Fuji and the other two were numb on the spot.

Didn’t you say that Your Highness wants to give yourself a huge opportunity?

Why does this seem to be chopping them down?

Seeing that he was almost at his authority, Li Chen's tone slowed down and said, "Okay, I'm not concerned about these things today, otherwise I would just let Zhao Heshan shovel you, and what are you going to do?"

"Of course, powerful landlords are bound to collude with officials. The officials sent by the court can be in harmony with you. That is because the court does not pay attention to the employment of people. If you are guilty, I can also pardon you."

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Li Chen said, "I can also let you replace the Long Family, which is pressing on your head."

As soon as these words came out, the three of them were excited.

The three of them looked at each other and immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Don't rush to thank you."

Li Chen said indifferently: "There are many wealthy families in Xishan Province. Although you are the three largest families under the Long family, you are more than one palm-to-handed. Why do I look for you?"

"One is that you are barely strong enough."

"The second is that our palace investigates what you have done over the years, and it is still very helpful."

"Third and most important, you are more obedient than them."

"Since its ancestors were granted marquis, the Long family has been operating in Xishan Province. After so many years, it is time to move their positions. Our requirements are very simple. After you go back, Dongchang and Zhao Heshan will cooperate with you to shovel the Long family."

"As soon as the Long family collapses, you three families will govern together. What I want is an obedient Xishan province. Do you understand?"

Lei Fuji and others immediately said excitedly: "The grass people understand!"

"If you understand, just step back. After you go back, Zhao Heshan will look for you."

He waved his hand and asked the three of them to retreat. Li Chen went to serve the cup of tea again, and it was still hot.

"How long has it been used to talk to those three people?" Li Chen asked.

Wan Jiaojiao hurriedly replied: "Half a cup of tea."

"Half a cup of tea... Look, it's actually that simple to settle a province. Why bother with the Long family to have a lot of thought? They are worthy of it?"

Li Chen curled his lips, lowered his head to drink tea, and said indifferently: "The father and son, have you seen my eighth brother?"

Sanbao said respectfully: "I saw it and had a meal together. I just talked about what I had. Your Highness wished you were guilty and the spy couldn't find it."
Chapter completed!