When I woke up, my face was only half washed. Butler Qian was sweating profusely and rushed to report that there was trouble in the wine steaming workshop in the village. Several big restaurants in the capital teamed up to block the door. Things from the outside could not be transported inside.

The products could not be shipped out, so I made a noise and asked the Chen family to come out and get justice.

"Tell me carefully." Ying took the towel from my hand and wiped my face while asking, "What justice do you want?"

"About thirty people, said that our family..., ah no, the Chen family's wine was secretly sold to other powerful families, but they didn't think about the friendship of being fellow merchants, and watched them close down without saying a word.

Get it up, since life or death is not guaranteed

Why don't you come here and let the guards of the wine-making workshop beat you to death?" The housekeeper pointed to the dozens of burly men who had organized outside the back house, "Madam, just give me a word to you and the young Marquis.

The old man will be beaten out by those thugs."

"Nonsense!" Ying frowned, "Have you reported to the official position?"

"I just sent someone up, I guess they will be here soon." Butler Qian stomped his feet a little annoyed. After all, the Wang family is getting up every day, and all the respectable people in the capital have to give some face, but today several families were opened

The people from the cafeteria came to the door of the house, and I really couldn't swallow this sigh of relief.

"Hurry up and get them back. Even if you report the case, they will be withdrawn by me!" Before Ying could say anything, I shouted: "Let people chase you quickly. Just say that you have solved the problem. Don't bother others. You must be polite.

When it comes to making amends, officials and family members are not allowed to interfere under any circumstances.

"Hands, go!" Once the government sends someone over, it will be a big trouble. The family's brewing workshop itself is not clean. After the prohibition, they have never stopped selling black box wine to the court. Some relationships must be maintained through this. Lan Ling also knows that the imperial court

Those in charge also understand in their hearts that measuring

It passed without a blink of an eye. No one wanted to offend anyone because of this matter. But this time it was different. Those bastards were just here to make trouble. It was basically a plan to call the government to arrest them. Once reported to the official

Their intention is to do something unclean during the court hearing.

Even if the government doesn't want to get involved, the news will be released as soon as the boss is blamed. The Wang family and the Chen family are not good-looking. Maybe even their reputation will be so bad. Seeing that the housekeeper sent someone to go there.

After closing the case, he asked: "Have they taken action over there?"

"Hit them. The nurse in our workshop started to attack them. They didn't fight back. They just shouted: Beat them to death. It's easier than starving to death." The housekeeper said this and clapped his hands in worry, "Beat the meat with a hob."

It stopped after a few hits. If you don't fight back, it's hard to hit him again."

He Ying looked at each other, and both shook their heads with a wry smile, "Send someone to call the fourth boss of the toilet water workshop and lock up the house. You are not allowed to come forward to answer questions. You must also explain it clearly to your mother's family. Even if others spit on their faces, they can't do anything. They

It was only after we were beaten that someone said something." He went into the house and changed into simpler clothes and put on his clothes, "I will take care of this matter, what should we do in our workshop?

.Go. Pass on what I say. Each person who comes to cause trouble will be given a horse to rest on. The Chen family who was beaten will pay cash, put up five awnings, and provide tea. They can stay as long as they like. Make it clear to them that this is the Wang family.

If you dare to cause trouble in the Zhuangzi except for the Chen family’s distillery, then don’t blame the Wang family for treating them like thieves and beating them to death.”

"Where are you going, husband?" As he was walking out of the courtyard, Ying stepped forward and grabbed him, "Our family can't get involved in this matter. They don't have the guts to talk to the Wang family, so they're just talking about the Chen family. Once you get there, you'll be fine.

We have brought him over, there is no reason for our Wang family to wade through this troubled waters."

"I'm going to take a look. Let's flirt from a distance." Jian Ying was worried. She smiled and said, "It's a small thing. If you're not worried, just come with me and take a look. We'll stay far away." This is not something that several canteens dare to join forces to do.

There must be someone behind the matter. Ying and I both knew in our hearts that the wine matter was too independent. Anyone with a discerning eye could see clearly at a glance. The Chen family must have taken advantage of the Wang family's influence to take this job. Maybe this time it will be

Came for the Wang family.

When I was going out, I met the fourth child who was called back. He had a reluctant look on his face. When he saw Ying and I coming out, he complained: "Brother-in-law, I won't go out to take care of it. If we delay it for a few more days, we won't be able to deliver the orders from the court!"

"Oh, just rest at home for a day, and I'll go to the court and tell you that it won't hurt anything." Now I can only comfort you. Whether you come down to hand over the job or not depends on whether things can be settled.

"I'm going to find the princess to ask for justice!" The fourth child saw that what I said had no weight, and he immediately thought of this strong support.

"Stop!" Ying slapped the fourth child on the forehead. At this time, the elder sister's words were helpful. After the "snap", the fourth child covered his forehead and walked towards the back house honestly. The whole world became quiet.

It’s not easy to handle. There is a group of people standing in front of the door of the wine steaming workshop. They have formed a strong circle around the door. Some of them are well-dressed, not something ordinary people can wear. Maybe even the canteen manager, boss and other senior leaders are here.

, a face-breaking attitude. I think

It is understandable if you think about it. The restaurant has made money in the past six months due to the hot weather. There are all kinds of vegetables and fruits, and there are many people going out to eat. When the drinking stopped, the number of customers dropped by more than half. Especially these large-scale restaurants, the losses were staggering.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he would starve to death.

The two of them stood under a tree in the distance and watched helplessly, "A bunch of murderers!" Ying bit her lips angrily, "You are so naughty and slippery, you called the Chen family by name, why didn't you come to our Wang family?

?You can’t see dozens of good skins being peeled off!”

"Haha..." He patted Ying on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I'm not a melon. I won't even mention the Wang family to death. If I come to make trouble, I'm not going to die."

"It's not a problem if this goes on. You can't make money, but you can't lose face." Ying felt a little cocky and her face turned red. "All those restaurants are here to make trouble. Remember it clearly and settle the accounts after the fall! Let them know that not only the Wang family, but also the Chen family are not

You can provoke anyone casually!"

While they were talking, the fourth child came with Lan Ling and came to watch the fun. It seemed that Lan Ling came early today, and he stood in front of him and watched with great interest. The fourth child immediately whispered something to Lan Ling, "Lan Ling"

Smile and nod.

Ying glanced at me, and I nodded slightly in understanding. She stepped forward to give Lan Ling a gift, twisted the fourth child's ears and took him home. Looking at their backs, Lan Ling stood beside me as a matter of course.

"I just complied with your words and dared to come up and block the door." Lan Ling smiled and played tricks beside him, "With the collusion between government and businessmen to oppress the people, we, the 'county uncle', are in a dilemma."

"Gloating about misfortune?" Since ancient times, collusion between officials and businessmen has been criticized by the world and is a taboo. After all, I am a member of an official family. I am somewhat powerful. Although I am a relative of the Chen family, once it gets involved, I will not handle it properly.

If someone catches you in the foot, no matter what the reason is, then let’s take it seriously that there is collusion between government and business. “The collusion is true, have you ever seen me oppressing the people?”

"It's not up to you to say this. The situation in front of you can be labeled as bullying the people if you deliberately spread the word. Is it up to you to tell the difference? You are not a person who has a habit of playing tricks, but you are also a master of learning and a strategist of war.

"I have a lot of fame, but I don't dare to smear my face and play second-hand, but I'm embarrassed." Lan Ling glanced at me and pulled me to stand under the shade of a tree further away.

"I understand," I nodded, "are you suggesting that I transform and take the second-level route? To be honest, just fight these people out. Who can do anything to me? I'm not afraid of being beaten to death. They will be the first to commit the crime first and they will be prosecuted.

It’s unreasonable!”

"Oh?" Lan Ling laughed after hearing this, "It seems that he is really angry, which is very rare. You are not good at fighting and killing. Just stop shouting. It's fine as it is. You don't have such authority.

, the dignified earl beat up dozens of merchants, and it is embarrassing to spread the word."

"I know it too. But I don't dare to hit the Duke..." He spread his hands helplessly, "This matter must have been instigated by someone without support. These bastards don't dare to come and shout."

"Is it weird?" Lan Ling smiled faintly and pulled me home, "Your family has a high head this time. You didn't think carefully about it when you banned alcohol. Others don't care what your plan is. They will always give it to the court."

After I gave you the secret method of steaming wine, some people couldn’t stand it.”

"Why can't they see it when I offer my secret method?"

"You offer yours, and others will just treat you as a prodigal son. But your family has the sole privilege of making wine. What do people think? It's obviously a deal with the imperial court! Don't think that you have the military's

When you place an order and grasp the court's wishes, you can rest easy. Liang, Cheng, and Qin, these three families can help you beat people up, even if they kill people. But they can't help you build a reputation. If they don't destroy your business, they can destroy your reputation.

what can you

What should I do?" After entering the house, Lan Ling whispered a few words to his maid, and the maid left in response. "Please bear with me for a few days. It seems that letting you have the exclusive business of brewing is not a good thing, but will harm you.

It's not worth the money for two people, after all, it won't last long. Don't forget to worry about it in your heart. No one wants to enmity with you, and the people behind you don't have to dig deep. It's just that you are blocking other people's financial paths. Everyone has it.

possible."

When it comes to blocking money, I blocked a lot this time. As for Lanling, there is no need to target anyone to dig clues. Any merchant with a big business in the capital must find someone to rely on later. If the business is not good, protection fees will be paid.

Just pay less, think about it from another position, if the business you take care of goes wrong

If such a big thing happened, he would definitely not sit idly by. The interests of the family are also the top priority, and seeking revenge are two different things. Maybe he is still working at the house of a friend who often travels with him. Thinking of this, he felt a lot more relaxed, "Haha

, then it’s possible for you too?”

"Well," Lan Ling entered the study, tilted his feet up on the sofa to show off his new shoes, and said with a proud smile: "I'm just putting pressure on you. I also have some businessmen in my family, but it's a pity that I don't have a restaurant.

Yes, or they will join in to make trouble for you. They just want you to open an opening to sell their wine. Only big and respectable restaurants dare to sell wine behind their backs. In ordinary small restaurants, people may not dare to accept it if you bring it to them.

.”

"To put it simply, the imperial court's prohibition is not taken lightly!" He caught Lan Ling's omission and said unreasonably: "If it were strictly enforced, there would be no such thing." Although I know that this matter can never be avoided,

It didn't work before, and it won't work in the future. How big the profit is, how much risk you dare to take, human nature is greedy, it doesn't sound unusual for armed drug dealers and large pharmaceutical companies to participate in the research and development and manufacturing of drugs in later generations, let alone alcohol?

"Oh?" Lanling kicked off his shoes and sat up cross-legged, and asked with a smile: "What do you mean? Is there a perfect solution?"

"It is better to block than to block. Whether the court personally supervises manufacturing or raises taxes on the brewing industry, it is more cost-effective than ruthlessly banning it now." In fact, the taxes on the brewing industry in this era are already frighteningly high. If it is raised again, it will generally be more cost-effective.

It is simply difficult to maintain a small workshop. "Looking at it now,

Profitability would be higher if the imperial court personally supervised the production. If the long-term plan is to gradually increase taxes, it is more in line with the national interest. The imperial court and the private sector can also brew together to control the tax revenue. There will be mutual competition during this period, and it will also avoid the dominance of one public workshop and the loss of progress.

Heart. The principle of a dog chasing a rabbit.”

"It sounds reasonable," Lan Ling nodded, "but no one can guarantee that a government-run workshop will use its power to bully its peers for its own benefit, and there will be no way to resolve the lawsuit."

"Then just bully. The ship will be straight when it reaches the bridge. What are you afraid of? There must always be a strong one to jump out and run amok, and then the weak groups will never sit back and wait to be killed. It's a tug-of-war. There will always be a balance point, and each has its own advantages.

, it’s a dilemma who will win.” In these days, due to the constraints of productivity and consumption power, even if the policy is further liberalized, it is impossible to use the 21st century model to impose it. We can only take it one step at a time, and the right to make wine.

The industry is run as a pilot project to accumulate experience.

"What about you? Isn't your home a brewery? In this way, your own interests will also suffer."

"My family, hehe." The biggest use of my family's wine is to make toilet water. It is a by-product. It still follows the high-end and exquisite route. The output is small and the profit is high. I will never fight with them. The boat is easy to turn around, but if it gets stuck, it will be a big deal.

Just make sure you use toilet water. My mother taught me back then: How to make porridge fragrant? There is no secret, just one word, stir! Thinking of this, I smiled happily and said: "I won't tell you!"

"Slippery!" Lan Ling smiled happily, "You are basically a conciliatory person. What you say makes sense, but in fact you still want to get yourself out of the mud pit, and you are not willing to allow others to take advantage of it, so you plan to mess up the situation.

Dragging other people in and benefiting from the chaos in your own family. It is really wicked to have a mind like yours."

"What do you know?" He glanced at Lan Ling with disdain. Although I had this plan, it would be pointless to say it out loud. It seemed like I was being selfish. "A woman is not a good person."
To be continued...