Zhu Shiyong knew about Su Jin when he first arrived in Luzhou yesterday. Originally, he wanted to greet Su Jin and his party at the city gate, but then he thought again that he was the magistrate, and although Su Jin was called the Imperial Envoy, he was just an imperial envoy.
He is the undeserving official in charge of food affairs. He should come to see me. Why should he condescend to greet this boy? High-speed updates
He originally thought that Su Jin would come to see him immediately after arriving in Luzhou, but after waiting all morning and all afternoon, there was no trace of Su Jin, so he became a little frustrated.
Although the yamen servant reported back that Su Jin was just at home to reunite with relatives at home, and also asked Su Ji's shopkeepers to discuss business matters at home; but Zhu Shiyong understood that Su Jin's return to Luzhou was not just to visit relatives and celebrate the New Year; the more Su Jin was not
When he showed up, his heart became more empty and at a loss.
In the evening, the three giants of the Chamber of Commerce could no longer sit still. Under the cover of the falling night, the three of them made an appointment to come to Zhu Shiyong's mansion in Yuanma Bridge to ask for a meeting.
Zhu Shiyong was restlessly pacing back and forth in the room. Hearing that Chairman Tang of the Chamber of Commerce and others asked for an audience, he was busy reading under the lamp, holding the Spring and Autumn Festival in his hand, looking calm and relaxed.
Tang Jiyuan and others were much more panicked than Zhu Shiyong. His former enemy had now become the food envoy. He tried to trap Su Jin to death in Yangzhou but failed. This time he returned home in fine clothes, and there was no telling what would happen next.
They are waiting for their own gang; no matter how they look at Su Jin, he doesn't look like a master who can let go of old grudges, but looks like a mad dog that won't let go. Therefore, the three giants are getting more and more scared, so they simply visit Zhu Shiyong collectively to seek comfort.
Already.
The three of them came in and knocked at the door. Zhu Shiyong snorted without raising his eyelids, pointed to the chair in front of the case and said: "Please sit down."
The three of them looked at each other. This old guy was pretending again. He even knocked down the scroll in his hand, but he still forced himself to look dignified. It was really ridiculous.
But this is not the time to be sarcastic. At the critical moment, you still have to hug Zhu Shiyong's thigh.
Zhu Shiyong put down the scroll, picked up a sandalwood stick, and sandwiched it between the sticks with a slight preoccupation. Then he raised his head and asked, "What's the rush for you to come to visit late at night?"
Tang Jiyuan cursed secretly, cupped his hands and said, "Master Fu, Su Jin has returned to Luzhou, do you know?"
Zhu Shiyong said: "So what? Is it worth making a fuss about?"
Tang Jiyuan said: "Master Fu, I'm afraid it's not that simple. I'm afraid he's coming back this time with bad intentions. We have had problems with him before, and we won't let it go this time."
Zhu Shiyong said: "It makes no sense. We have no control in his hands. Since the Bagong Mountain bandits were wiped out, all the grain stored by each of your families has been transferred to the official warehouse. His authority is limited to grain affairs. As long as it is above
What can he do if he can't find anything to do?"
Tang Jiyuan shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, the three of us feel that things will not be settled so easily. We are selling food after the court's deadline. Although your Excellency gave us the price before the deadline, it reduced our losses.
But if Su Jin finds out about this matter, he will definitely not let it go."
Zhu Shiyong said: "How can he find out? The date recorded in the official warehouse is before the deadline of the imperial court. The whole government has already ordered it. I still hope he will check it. This just shows that our Luzhou grain affairs will be Qingming."
, you and other merchants understand the righteousness well; not only are you not afraid, I will also ask for the emperor's reward from him."
Vice-President Huang shook the fat on his cheeks and interjected: "Yes, yes, the master must help me get some rewards. This time I will follow your instructions and sell all the grain to the officials. We will suffer a big loss."
, it’s all this kid’s fault.”
Zhu Shiyong glanced at Vice Chairman Huang and sneered: "This is a plan for a rainy day. What do you know? You can only save yourself by losing money and avoiding disasters. This kid can't catch you at all, but you are here to make noises; if you feel sorry for it, then
Order some food, and I will allow you to bring it back tomorrow. If Su Jin finds out and kills you, don't come to me."
President Tang glared at Vice President Huang, turned around and said with a smile: "Master Fu, don't argue with him. That's what the Huang Dong family said. Privately, we all admire Master Fu's far-sightedness. If it weren't for Mr. Fu,
Your Majesty asked us to reluctantly give up. This time Su Jin comes to Luzhou, there will be big trouble."
Zhu Shiyong snorted and said: "Even if you still have some sense, when life and death are at stake, a strong man can cut off his wrist, let alone lose a hundred thousand guan of money; if he still lives, it is not easy to earn these 100,000 guan."
Coming back?"
Vice President Huang muttered: "Is it that serious? Why is it a matter of life and death? It's not a capital crime to collect grain..."
Zhu Shiyong's expression changed and he scolded: "Do you think I am trying to scare people with my threatening words? No, take it and take a look."
Zhu Shiyong reached out and pulled out an official document from his desk, smashed it on Vice Chairman Huang's head, and said angrily: "This is the official document that just arrived this afternoon. You should take a look to see if it is a matter of life and death."
Vice President Huang quickly grabbed the brown paper envelope and took out an official document with the seal of the Lu government. President Tang and President Liu also leaned over to take a closer look.
The three of them were so scared that they almost peed their pants.
"Master... Sir, is this man serious...really going on a killing spree in Yangzhou?" President Tang asked with a trembling voice as cold sweat oozed from his forehead.
"How can this be false?" Zhu Shiyong shouted: "This is the seal of the Shouzhou Road Mansion. This article was issued by the imperial court to all roads, and forwarded by the Road Mansion to the states and counties. The purpose is to indicate to the state governments that the imperial court is going to
Killing chickens and scaring monkeys is a warning to merchants all over the world who are disobeying grain management orders, and I’m afraid they won’t be able to survive this year.”
The three giants of the Chamber of Commerce were too frightened to speak. Vice President Liu murmured: "Su Jin is indeed very vicious. He actually killed so many people in Yangzhou just like that. In addition to the people who were collecting grain, there were so many people."
Officials are involved; although the official document does not say that it is completely related to the grain service, it is enough to show that this person's methods are ruthless. Fortunately, sir, you are very knowledgeable, otherwise we would not have escaped when we came to Luzhou this time."
Chairman Tang and Vice Chairman Huang came to their senses and quickly echoed with some flattery, praising Zhu Shiyong for predicting the enemy's plan first.
Zhu Shiyong said: "There is something fishy about this matter. They must have obtained the permission of the imperial court to execute prisoners in Yangzhou. It is said that Ouyang Xiu, the censor Zhongcheng, was cleaning up the aftermath in Yangzhou. This matter was obviously caused by Ouyang Xiu and Su Jin wearing a pair of trousers. Ouyang Xiu, a villain, wanted to
He wanted to get some credit for himself; but Su Jin actually allowed this person to take the credit, which is very strange."
Vice President Huang said: "Please tell me more, sir."
Zhu Shiyong said: "To put it bluntly, how can I know what they are doing? Am I a god? Fortunately, I have made preparations this time. Even if Su Jin intends to find trouble, there is nothing to say; you have what you have at hand.
There is no need to panic if there is no food; as for those losses, it can be easily dealt with. After the new year, I will ask the court to dig ditches to prevent drought and floods. The tools and labor costs will be purchased from you and other chambers of commerce. There is no need to say more.
You can earn tens of thousands of dollars back; if you lose money outside the embankment and make up for it within the embankment, you can always make up for it."
The three people looked happy and hurriedly cupped their hands to express their thanks.
Tang Jiyuan said: "So now that Su Jin is here, what should we pay attention to?"
Zhu Shiyong said: "There is no need to do anything, and don't look for trouble; stay at home and spend your New Year, and I will take care of the rest. After the New Year, he can't check the food storage, and there is no famine in Luzhou, so he
Why don’t you get out of here right away?”
Tang Jiyuan said: "Okay, okay, I would like to obey the order of the Lord Fu. I would like to ask you, has Su Jin come to see the Lord Fu today?"
Zhu Shiyong frowned and said: "This person is so arrogant that he didn't even come to see me for a day after he came back. But now is not the time to vent his anger on him; now he is in hot demand. I will visit him in person tomorrow to try to trick him."
Vice President Huang scolded: "This guy's tail is sticking up to the sky now."
Zhu Shiyong smiled and said: "This is the virtue of a villain who succeeds, but his life is not easy. Ouyang Xiu is the censor Zhongcheng, but he is an imperial envoy to Yangzhou. He obviously has another mission; Lu Commander Wang
Your Excellency wrote to Prime Minister Lu half a month ago, listing all the faults of this boy. Ouyang Xiu was probably here for this reason. He falsely conveyed the imperial edict to the bandits on Bagong Mountain, saying that the emperor sent him to Zhao'an.
This is the crime of trying to correct the imperial edict, so what if you have merit? Hehe, just spend time with him first and wait and see what happens."
This was the first time for the three members of the Chamber of Commerce to hear about this matter, and they suddenly burst into laughter. Unexpectedly, Su Jin also had a lot of shit on his butt that had not been wiped clean. He looked so prosperous, and maybe he would be dismissed and relegated soon after the verification, and he would be reinstated.
To the point of panicking like a lost dog.
This trip was not in vain. Although I cannot believe everything the Lord Fu said, as long as his words are eight percent credible, I can rest assured.
Everyone said nothing more, Zhu Shiyong also served tea to see off the guests. Before leaving, Tang Jiyuan was alone at the end and secretly approached Zhu Shiyong's ear and said: "Master Fu, are you satisfied with the little lady Yushu you sent last time?
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Zhu Shiyong smiled and said: "Thank you Tang Weng for taking the trouble, he is very well-behaved. Just keep silent and make a fortune. Don't conflict with him this time. You need to be polite when you meet him. With me here, this little bastard can't help you."
It can’t make big waves.”
Tang Jiyuan bowed to the ground, said goodbye and returned.