"Prince, the lower official has sent someone to clean up the inner yard, look..."

Li Quan is a veteran of the officialdom. Although he didn't agree with Hongqing's five-day agreement, he would never show it on this occasion. He didn't even ask questions, and just followed Hongqing with a smile and asked half of the words carefully.

"Mr. Li is intent. Since I am obeying the order, I will do everything according to the rules."

Long before the plan was launched, Hongqing had thoroughly investigated the three giants in Jiangxi, and knew that these three masters were not good birds. However, Hongqing did not intend to interfere in the Shanxi officialdom directly, and did not want to have too much connection with the three giants. Because of this, Hongqing did not intend to accept Li Quan's small invitation.

"Your Majesty, the post station outside the city has been disrepair for a long time and is really difficult to stay. The lower official has asked someone to borrow a garden. It is not big, but it is still exquisite. If the prince does not abandon it, the lower official will arrange it on his behalf?"

Chen Geran has the lowest official rank among the three giants. Logically speaking, it is not his turn to go up to speak at this time. However, Chen Geran thought to be the subordinate of the Fifth Master. He said that he was a member of Hongqing and was in line with Hongqing. He was thinking of showing his close relationship at this time. Seeing that Li Quan was defeated, he immediately flashed out of the side and made a comment with a smile.

As soon as Chen Geran made a stand out, Li Quan's smile immediately froze. Ku Xi, who had not yet had time to speak up, looked even more angry. There was no doubt that both of them were very dissatisfied with Chen Geran's strong moves without regard for official rules. However, due to Hongqing's presence, he could only dare not speak out.

Haha, I have heard that these three people have their own pots, so it is true!

Although the expressions of Li and Ku were short, Hongqing's keen observation skills were all seen. Although she was smiling secretly in her heart, her face was humble and calm. She waved her hand and said, "I'm sorry, Lord Chen has to worry. However, rules are rules. There is no need to argue about this matter anymore. Xiao Wang will go to the post station now. If you are not busy, let's go together."

"The prince is so honest and truly a role model, and the lower officials are very impressed."

"The prince has an order, and the lower officials should comply with it."

"The prince is wise."

...

When Hongqing insisted on going to the post station to settle, the three giants did not dare to persuade him. However, the flattery of the tide was a perfect fit in the title. Hongqing would not be serious about this, that is, the left ear was in and the right ear was out. However, the evaluation of the three giants in his heart was lowered.

"Minxing, go and invite Lord Li."

Shanxi merchants traveled all over the world, but Shanxi itself is located in a remote place. Even if it is Taiyuan, there are few officials who come to work in Beijing. The post station outside the city naturally seems a little broken. However, Hongqing didn't care about it so much. He found a small yard near the north and asked someone to clean it. He just lived in it. As soon as Bu settled it, Hongqing immediately issued an order.

"twitter!"

Since Hongqing had an order, Li Minxing did not dare to neglect it at all. He quickly responded and immediately left the study. After a while, he accompanied Li Quan in from outside.

"The emperor is the one who is willing to see the prince!"

Although Li Quan and other Shanxi officials accompanied Hongqing to the post station, according to the rules, they could not enter the post station before Hongqing summoned them, so they could only wait outside. While they were impatient, they finally waited for Hongqing's summons. After entering the study, they did not dare to be negligent. They quickly grabbed it and gave a respectful gift.

"I'm fine, come and see the seat."

Although he looked down on Li Quan, an old official who was a corpse-like person, was very fond of food, Hongqing would not save the decent he deserved.

"Thank you, Prince Long."

If it were a royal envoy, it would be a kind of honor to be summoned alone, but now he was facing Hongqing. Li Quan didn't feel any glory at all. Instead, he was very nervous and had nothing to do with it. It was just because Hongqing's name as an "official butcher" was too loud. Few officials from the Qing Dynasty dared to claim that they were not afraid. Of course, even if they were afraid, Li Quan was in the officialdom. His years of qi cultivation skills were not in vain. He was still very calm in his face. He was grateful and he did not lose his decent behavior.

"Before I left Beijing, I heard that Lord Li had mobilized 100,000 treasury silver in order to calm the bank run. I wonder if this happened?"

After Li Quan entered the seat, the guards of the royal palace who were waiting beside him served the newly brewed fragrant tea, and then they each left the study. Hongqing, who was sitting upright behind the copywriting, then asked calmly.

"The prince clearly understands that this matter is indeed true. At that time, the situation is critical. The subordinate officials are afraid of causing chaos in the people. Therefore, they deal with it urgently. Although this move is somewhat illegal, there is a house deed in the "Rising Money House" and the land deed is mortgaged. The total value is over 300,000 taels. The subordinate officials agreed to do it. If so, well, if the prince thinks it is inappropriate, the subordinate officials will be the first to apologize for the crime and ask for punishment."

When Li Quan heard Hong Qing mention the issue of adjusting the treasury at the beginning, he couldn't bear it anymore, and the sweat on his forehead was surging. However, the words he was talking very smoothly, and it seemed that he had already prepared for it.

"Is it urgent to follow the power? Although there is something wrong with this matter, it is reasonable. There is no need to mention the apology and other confessions. It would be better if you don't take the example."

Li Quan's reason was justified, but that was just a false statement. Hong Qing is so smart, how could he not know why Li Quan did this? Although he had the intention to calm the storm, he was more because he accepted Kang Wanming's huge bribe. However, Hong Qing did not intend to point it out, and making a little knock would be to expose the matter.

"The prince is wise, and the subordinates must remember the prince's teachings."

Li Quan has made a lot in Shanxi in recent years, and this time he accepted Kang Wanming's bribe of 100,000 taels of silver. He originally planned to allocate 300,000 taels of cash to Kang Wanming, but he didn't expect that the situation would develop so quickly. In just one and a half days, the "Rising Money House" had been defeated by the run-off trend. Seeing that the situation was wrong, Li Quan suppressed the subsequent 200,000 taels of cash. If Hongqing insisted on investigating this matter, Li Quan would definitely not escape the dismissal of the official position. It is precisely because of this that Li Quan would be so panicked. Now, since Hongqing has expressed his attitude of not pursuing it, Li Quan's heart has naturally calmed down, but he dared not be careless and hurriedly bowed and praised it.

"Where are the two money shop owners Kang Youming and Xiao Lufeng now?"

Hongqing ignored Li Quan's praise, and suddenly changed his words and asked an extremely sensitive question without any concealment.

"this……"

Li Quan obviously didn't expect Hongqing to turn to the topic so quickly, and hesitated and did not dare to give a clear answer. It was just because Kang Youming was hiding in the back hall of his Li Quan's yamen. As for Xiao Lufeng, as far as Li Quan knew, he was hiding in the Kushi.

"What, Lord Li has any hidden secrets?"

The whereabouts of the two money shop owners may be a secret for others, but for Hongqing, it is not worth mentioning. The Taiyuan Branch of the "sharp knife" had already stared at the two of them to Hongqing's place, and had already reported their hiding place to Hongqing. However, Hongqing did not intend to point out the matter in front of Li Quan, but frowned in displeasure and impatiently made an official voice.

"The prince is joking, the official, the official knows nothing about this. Haha, I don't know if the prince comes to Taiyuan this time, but he has any plans. If you need it, please let the prince make clear that the official should do it with all his strength."

It is never a good thing for people in the officialdom to get too close to merchants. Li Quan is sure of this. How dare he admit in front of Hongqing that Kang Youming was hiding in his mansion, so he could only beat him up and respond randomly.

"Mr. Li is afraid that it is not good for him to have this intention, so I will thank you first."

Although I had known that dealing with an old official like Li Quan is not an easy task, seeing him talking nonsense, Hongqing's heart was still surging. However, it didn't come to her face. She just nodded indifferently and said indifferently.

"I dare not, I dare not. Being able to serve the prince is a blessing for the senior official in his three lives."

Li Quan could naturally hear the coldness in Hongqing's words, but in order to cover up the truth, he no longer cared about it. While smiling and perfunctorily, he quickly began to think about how to quickly send Kang Wanming, a hot potato, to another place to avoid the limelight.

This old boy really doesn’t cry until he sees the coffin!

Seeing that Li Quan was so ignorant, Hong Qing didn't want to go down with Qixi anymore. Then she looked solemn and said in a cold voice: "Okay, I really have something to ask Lord Li for help. After that, this storm of money was caused by Kang Wanming, and it should end it. I have praised Haikou in front of many fellow villagers. I must come up with a solution within five days. Since this is the case, I will not be polite to Lord Li. Tomorrow, I will see Kang Wanming here!"

"Ah, this, this..."

Li Quan didn't expect Hongqing to suddenly become so tough. He wanted to explain, but for a moment he couldn't find a suitable excuse and was stunned.

"Mr. Li, please rest assured that I am not trying to punish him, but to give him some wealth. After that, I only need to know what to do. Not only can I survive this storm safely, but I may even get great luck. If he doesn't come, hey, Lord. Li will do it himself, come and see you off!"

Hongqing obviously did not intend to leave Li Quan with any room for reconciliation. She brought the tea bowl and issued a blatant order to expel the guests.

"Ah, yes, the official is leaving."
Chapter completed!