Lu Xuan looked at the stubborn three people, without any impatience, and chuckled: "Lu Tong has already recruited them all. The cost of the food you sell in Shu County does not exceed three cents per pound."
"Because the waterway from Wu County to Lujiang County is very convenient. The ship that transports the grain is your own, so the cost is lower. Now you sell it for twenty-five yuan per catty. Let's talk about it. You have paid
What."
"Did you pay for all the lies? Or did you pay for your conscience, leaving only a black heart?"
There was ridicule in Lu Xuan's words.
Gu Lie, Wei Xiang and Wei Shan looked at each other in shock when they heard this.
The cost of the grain they sold was indeed very low, less than three cents in fact.
This is confidential.
Lu Xuan actually already knew.
This means that Lu Tong really made the move.
Gu Lie was angry in his heart. They were still insisting. Lu Tong simply gave in. They were too stupid.
Gu Lie said loudly: "Lu Xuan, this is Lu Tong's one-sided statement, and it reflects the situation of his Lu family. The Lu family and us each have their own situations and are different."
Wei Shan nodded hurriedly and said in a deep voice: "The grain of my Wei family is even more different. It is transported from Kuaiji County, and it consumes a lot of money along the way. Kuaiji is not like other places. It is difficult to transport food in Kuaiji County. Our cost
, quite expensive.”
Yu Xiang said: "The same goes for us."
Lu Xuan smiled softly.
Lu Tong didn't admit it at first. He bluffed and then he called them all.
Gu Lie and others are still stubborn.
Lu Xuan chuckled and said: "Lu Tong also said that this time he arranged for people to go to the grain store to cause trouble, and arranged for the scholars to stir up public opinion and publicize that I compete with the people for profit. It was mainly the plan of the three of you. Although he participated, in fact
, he doesn’t agree with it very much. It was you who urged me and insisted on being my enemy, which led to the current result."
Gu Lie's eyes turned red, and he became even more angry, and said loudly: "Lu Tong has been involved from the beginning to the end when we arranged for people to cause trouble."
Yu Xiang said with a cold face: "I asked Lu Tong if he wanted to participate, and he said he wanted to. Now, he has put aside the relationship in order to be alone, which is a good idea."
Wei Shandao: "Please be aware of this, Prefect Lu, and don't be fooled by Lu Tong."
Lu Xuan said: "So, do you all admit it?"
Gu Lie fell silent for a moment.
Can you deny it?
Lu Tong has already sold them. If he doesn't express his position, the consequences will be even more troublesome.
Yu Xiang said: "Prefect Lu, there is something wrong with us in this matter. We are willing to pay a ransom to atone for our sins. Please show your kindness to Prefect Lu."
Wei Shan's eyes were sharp and he said: "We are willing to turn the war into friendship, as long as Prefect Lu agrees, each of us will take a step back. Our Wei family, as well as the Lu family, Gu family and Yu family, are all powerful families. Everyone, please take a step back.
good."
Gu Lie solemnly said: "With the help of our four major families, everything will go smoothly for Governor Lu in Yangzhou. If Governor Lu is unwilling to give up, the four major families will exert their strength, which will affect Governor Lu's stability."
The three of them spoke to each other.
Some people are trying to win over others, while others are threatening them, just to make Lu Xuan submit.
Lu Xuan looked at the self-righteous people and couldn't help laughing. A group of people are still stubborn and self-righteous until now.
You really take yourself seriously.
Lu Xuan stood up abruptly and ordered: "Since you have all confessed, let's go down and reflect on it. Drag it down and sign and sign everything."
Zhang Zhao waved his hand, and the soldiers led the people away.
Zhang Zhao asked: "My Lord, Lu Tong, Gu Lie, Wei Shan and Yu Xiang have all pleaded guilty. What should we do at this stage?"
Lu Xuan said: "I set up a trap to force Lu Tong, Gu Lie and others step by step, and let them take the initiative, in order to deal with them in an honest and fair manner. Otherwise, why bother to go to war if I arrest people in the name of driving up prices in the first place.
"
"They arranged for scholars to slander my reputation and disrupt the business of Lujiang County. Now the evidence of the crime is conclusive, and even they have confessed and been imprisoned. If I don't take the opportunity to deal with them, wouldn't it be a waste of my plan."
Zhang Zhao raised his eyebrows.
He felt the murderous intent in Lu Xuan's words.
This is murder.
Lu Xuan continued: "Immediately arrange for people to post notices. This afternoon, I will interrogate Gu Lie, Yu Xiang, Wei Shan and Lu Tong outside the south gate. I will publicize their crimes and punish them publicly."
Zhang Zhao frowned upon hearing this.
Somewhat worried.
Zhang Zhao said: "My lord, public execution is a slap in the face of the four major families, and it may cause turmoil. It is true that they deserve to be killed for what they did, but it is still inappropriate to publicly execute them and break up with the major families. Simply, directly
Executed in a cell."
Lu Xuan's eyes were cold and he said: "There must be a public trial. If there is no fair trial, how can we unite people's hearts and appease the people? I made the matter bigger just to let the big families in Yangzhou know that under my rule, Lu Xuan, they must obey
arrange."
"If I am in charge of a place where there are big families riding on my head, and there are big families who think they are the local emperor and want to dominate, then I will take action boldly."
"So, it must be dealt with."
"This is an opportunity."
"I want everyone to know the policies of my administration, Lu Xuan."
Lu Xuan looked unquestionable and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zibu, our backer has never been a big family, but just the local people. If the people support us, we can be invincible and invincible even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead. If the people do not support us, we can be invincible."
, even if it is temporarily stable, it is just a flash in the pan.”
Zhang Zhao's scalp went numb after hearing this.
If these words spread, it will easily cause a big shock, at least the reaction of the big family will be huge.
Zhang Zhaodao: "I understand, humble position."
"Go ahead."
Lu Xuan waved his hand.
Zhang Zhao got up and went to make arrangements.
Lu Xuan returned to the study, thinking about the public trial. This was something he had already considered. Every step forward was under his control. He wanted to completely win over the businessmen of the four major families and use this to establish his authority.
While Lu Xuan was thinking, there was a sound of footsteps. Lu Xuan looked up and saw that it was Lu Kang.
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Father."
Lu Kang lifted up his robe, sat down, and said with a smile: "I heard that you want to kill all the businessmen of the four major families?"
Lu Xuan said; "Father knows so soon?"
Lu Kang rolled his eyes and said: "Zhang Zhao has already arranged for people to carry out the execution, and I have been a prefect for so many years. Don't you know this?"
Lu Xuan said: "I really want to execute people like Lu Tong and Gu Lie. These people drive up prices, incite public opinion, and coerce the people. What they do is too bad. Without killing them, it will not be enough to quell the public's anger and calm people's hearts."
"I want to take this opportunity to set a standard. Such things will not be allowed to happen in Lujiang County under my rule."
"If you want to drive up prices or hoard food, you have to be prepared to be killed."
"Is father here to persuade me?"
Lu Xuan asked with faint eyes.
For the time being, Lu Xuan couldn't figure out what his old father was thinking. After all, what he did would have a great impact.
Lu Kang shook his head and said: "You are already in charge of the government, and you have done a good job as the governor. What do I advise you to do? I came to see you to tell you that since you have done it, don't hesitate.
Make long-term plans.”
"The Lu family of Wu County is our ancestral family. The Gu family of Wu County are our in-laws. You killed Lu Tong and Gu Lie because of public opinion and because they were at fault first. They are dumb and eat Coptis chinensis and cannot stand up to refute.
"
"But it will completely offend both families."
"When the time comes when you want to capture Wu County, you will face huge resistance."
"The Wei family and the Yu family are wealthy families in Kuaiji. It's the same thing if you kill the businessmen of the two families and cut off their wealth. The two families will be equally hostile to you, and it will also have an impact on your future."
"If you want to do it or not do it, my father will only support you and help you solve your problems."
"Anyway, you have to think carefully."
Lu Kang talked eloquently and asked: "Erlang, have you thought about it?"
Lu Xuan said without hesitation: "Father, I have nothing to hesitate. I just say one thing: Wherever the Tao is, even if tens of millions of people go there, I will go there. Even if I offend the four major families, there will be mountains of swords, seas of fire, and abyss ahead of me, and I will never look back.
, no matter what."
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Lu Kang laughed.
He looked at Lu Xuan and said with a smile: "My son has really grown up. Just do what you want this time. I can't control anything about the Gu family, the Wei family and the Yu family. But I still have some influence on the Lu family.
Yes. I will help you when needed."
"Thank you father."
Lu Xuan was moved in his heart.
Lu Kang, his old father, would guide him and give him full support. This was what he needed most.