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As soon as the two people sat down and Tingqin went to prepare tea and cakes, Su Hong got straight to the point and asked questions directly.
Su Hong dared to say this, which meant that he already knew his identity.
Sure enough, Liu Gongqian was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but he said, "Okay, okay, he is indeed the son of Marquis Jingwu. I am here today to collect the protection fees for the security and peace of Jiaoshi Island over the years, a total of one hundred thousand
two!"
The islands in the southern sea area can be kept safe from being attacked by pirates and bandits, relying on naval suppression. As Liu Gongqian is the commander-in-chief of Jinghai, the matter of collecting "protection fees" has long been an unspoken rule.
In a wealthy mansion, if you want to support soldiers, servants, maids, etc., you have to accept bribes, otherwise you can't afford it. If you are an upright official, you will be eliminated by the court immediately.
Although Liu Gongqian was not in the imperial court, he had so many elite soldiers, daily training, and the soldiers' death pensions added up to a very large amount. The money allocated by the imperial court every year was simply not enough to survive.
And in addition to this, it is not uncommon to enrich one's own pockets when transporting grain silver. One hundred thousand taels of grain silver, and the final amount in hand is probably only one to twenty thousand taels. The deductions in the middle are very serious, so this 'protection fee' is justifiable.
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The reef island has always been peaceful and peaceful. There is no other reason. The geographical environment makes it difficult for grass bandits and water bandits to come. Moreover, there are rocks outside the island. If a large number of ships come in, they may hit the rocks and sink. So there is no need.
If so, few people would attack the reef island.
The reef island is sparsely populated, and the navy rarely comes here to collect 'protection fees'.
But now, Jinghai Commander-in-Chief Liu Gongqian is here to collect protection money, and he wants to collect several years of savings all at once.
This can no longer be called collecting protection fees. To be more precise, it is naked expropriation and suppression, which will make it impossible for you, the historian of the reef island, to continue to work and support the people under your command.
You have no money, let me see how you can grow stronger!
When Su Hong heard this, his expression changed slightly, but he smiled and said, "What if I don't give it?"
What a joke, apart from the identity of Marquis Jingwu and the Young Marquis, he is also a saint of the Great Yi Sect and a master of Qi Control. He has never liked being threatened by others.
"Then do you mean that you won't give it to me?" Liu Gongqian's expression also changed, with anger appearing on his face.
"The Great Shang Dynasty, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, which article in the law mentions that officials of the third rank and above can collect taxes and silver from officials below the sixth rank? Are you doing this in disregard of national law? If I report this matter to the court, I'm afraid you will
It’s hard to keep the black gauze hat on your head!”
"Are you threatening me?" Liu Gongqian's face became even more ugly.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense. On both sides, you looked at me and I looked at you. No one spoke, but if someone was afraid of making the first move, there would be a big war here.
"Sir, the tea and cakes are ready, please enjoy~"
At this moment, Qin's pretty words came over, and then she saw her coming up with a fruit bowl, in which were neatly placed several special cakes, and then she took out a cup of hot tea from the fruit bowl.
, brewed a pot of tea for Su Hong and Liu Gongqian respectively.
"Tingqin, please step aside first." Su Hong said.
"Yes." Tingqin heard the words, bowed and walked away.
"Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, please try the pastry first~" Su Hong smiled and pushed the pastry brought by Tingqin in front of Liu Gongqian, and then said, "This is sandwich bread, with eggs in it, and these, too. Extraordinary taste
Try something new…”
Although Liu Gongqian didn't understand what kind of medicine Su Hong was selling in his gourd, he didn't mean to be polite when it was delicious.
After putting a few pieces of pastries into his stomach, he felt very satisfied, but he still said, "Okay, now that we have eaten, we have established a friendship. I won't accept you for one hundred thousand taels. Fifty thousand taels, this is
Minimum limit.”….
"Fifty thousand taels, haha, Commander-in-Chief, you are really a lion. I treat you as a distinguished guest and give you tea and cakes. That is my kindness and justice, and I am a gentleman. But you are pressing every step and bullying others too much."
"Are you too ignorant?" Su Hong said coldly when he heard this.
"I don't know what it means? What does it mean that I don't know what it means? I am a higher official than you, which means I know what it means. If you don't give me fifty thousand taels, this is what you don't know. Let me ask you again, fifty thousand taels, do you want to give it or not?"
Liu Gongqian crushed the teacup in his hand into pieces, with a cold look on his face.
"No." Su Hong said.
"If you don't give it, I will send troops to blow up your entire island." Liu Gongqian said harshly.
"Haha." Su Hong laughed when he heard this. Suddenly, he looked at Liu Gongqian and said, "Do you believe that I will kill you first before you blow up the reef island?"
"You're just a ninth-grade sesame official, so you show off your violence in front of me, are you seeking death?" Suddenly, Liu Gongqian slapped the table, an angry look appeared on his face, just wanting to lift Su Hong's neck and embarrass him.
But as soon as he stretched out his hand, Su Hong dodged him.
"Commander-in-Chief, do you want to be violent?" Su Hong narrowed his eyes and looked at the other party.
"Su Hong, you are only at the seventh level of the I-Xing Realm. Even under your command, the strongest one is only at the ninth level of the I-Xing Realm. But I am a master of the Qi Control Realm. How can you compare with me? Why do you have so much power?"
Compare with me?"
"My lord, Commander-in-Chief, do you really think that the strongest one under my command is the ninth level of the IXing Realm?"
Su Hong opened his mouth to speak, his voice was extremely calm, but for some reason, Liu Gongqian couldn't help but shrink his neck as soon as he said these words, feeling that a yin energy was rising around him.
"Jin Xi'er, come out." Su Hong stood in the room and said calmly.
"Hehe, big brother, are you looking for me?"
A playful and smiling voice spread throughout the room, and Jin Xier actually jumped down from the rafters. She looked exactly like a little girl. Even with her clothes, appearance, and face, it was completely obvious that she was a woman with only
A little girl under twelve years old.
But it was such a little girl who made Liu Gongqian's whole body shudder.
Because from the beginning to the end, from the moment he entered the room, he didn't notice that there was another person on the beam, and he was so silent.
His strength is at the ninth level of the Imaginary Realm, and even he can't notice it, which means that the other party is stronger than him.
Qi control realm!
Thinking of this, his face suddenly turned ugly, but he couldn't help but look up at the beams again.
If there is one, then there may be a second one...
It's just that when he raised his head, he immediately fell into a inferior position, and his momentum was no longer as sharp as it was at the beginning. Once a person shows timid thoughts and ideas, he will not be smooth, open-minded, and transparent.
At this moment, Su Hong started to drink.
"Liu Gongqian, if you have the idea to blow up the reef island, I have the ability to destroy you before you blow it up!"