Kidnapped by Princess Changle at the beginning

But not anymore.

The imperial edict was announced to the world, reprimanding the Zheng family for engaging in franchisees, suspected of forming cliques and disobedience.

This means that Mrs. Zheng is suspected of rebellion.

In this way, whoever dares to get close to the Zheng family among the other noble families, that would be a serious crime of beheading.

Cheng was alone and helpless.

Zheng Chengdong looked at Wang Gui, and said, "Master Wang, to tell you the truth, I, the Zheng family, have nowhere to go...Zheng family has no money, and those merchants want to compensate...Your Majesty, this They want to force me to death, Mrs. Zheng..."

Wang Gui pretended to be surprised and asked: "Patriarch Zheng, the Zheng family has a great business, why do they have no money?"

The corners of Zheng Chengdong's mouth showed bitterness, and he said: "Your Majesty Wang doesn't know something. These years, my Zheng family seems to have a big business, but in fact it has gradually declined. Originally, the cloth business was still making money, but when the cotton cloth of the West Datang Company came out , the business plummeted, and later, in order to buy cotton cloth, even the linen industry was sold out...There are holes everywhere, so, what I said is true, if Mr. Wang doesn't believe it, you can go to my Zheng's money storehouse have a look……"

Wang Gui waved his hand, "I don't do such things...Patriarch Zheng, I have a way, maybe I can solve the problem for Zheng."

"I don't know what method Mr. Wang is talking about?" Zheng Chengdong and Zheng Feiyuan's eyes lit up.

Wang Gui took a sip of tea this time and sat up straight without haste.

This is the art of negotiation.

If Wang Gui said that he was a lobbyist of the Western Datang Company, he might be kicked out by the Zheng family.

He first mentioned Zheng's problem, and asked Zheng Chengdong and others first.

Sure enough, Mrs. Zheng spoke out about her own problems first.

Wang Gui paused, and said slowly: "Patriarch Zheng, the eldest princess asked me to tell you about this matter. Now, the Zheng family is in trouble, and the West Datang Company, as a merchant, can't stand it. Therefore, I am willing to take action." To help each other, I am willing to buy Zheng's silk industry... As for the price, it is also very reasonable, but the eldest princess has said beforehand, this time, the purchase of Zheng's industry is not a little or two, nor is it a piece, but all..."

what?

Zheng Chengdong and the others all gasped.

West Datang Company, this is going to eat up Zheng's cloth industry.

Zheng Chengdong became angry at once: "West Datang Company, the eldest princess, sounds good... But, this is to take advantage of the fire. If my Zheng family sells all the silk business, how can I get a foothold in this matter? , absolutely impossible."

Zheng Feiyuan said angrily: "My lord, the West Datang Company is deceiving people too much. We will never agree to this matter."

"Yes, the West Datang Company must not be underestimated."

"I will not sell it even if I die."

"I've never seen such a bully..."

The elders of the Zheng family also roared angrily.

Seeing the righteous indignation of a group of people, Wang Gui couldn't help but sneered and said, "Patriarch Zheng, you should think about it clearly. The West Datang Company is helping each other sincerely, not taking advantage of the fire to rob you... You only have half a month, half a month. It turns out that the chaos has not been eliminated, and all of your Zheng's properties will be taken over by the Jingzhao Mansion, but do you think it's that simple? For half a month, no one knows that Chang'an City, and other places, will If something goes wrong, in case, I mean in case, something big happens, then, what will happen to the Zheng family, don't I need to go into details?"

Zheng Chengdong was stunned for a moment.

Yes!

No one can say for certain, if things go on like this, what troubles will arise.

In case something really went wrong, then Li Erlang would bring out Mrs. Zheng to quell his anger, and he might be charged with rebellion.

At that time, not to mention the silk business, it will be difficult to save even life.

Zheng's is the real destruction.

After figuring this out, Zheng Chengdong broke out in cold sweat.

In that room, Wang Gui stood up and said, "That's the end of the story, the old man has said what he should say, as for where to go, I ask Patriarch Zheng to think twice... By the way, several of the old man's disciples have already been expelled from the house." Now, the old man is also worried about hurting himself, and the gifts you sent to the mansion before have also been sent back, and after leaving this door, the old man has nothing to do with you, Zheng, so I leave."

Wang Gui turned around and left.

The meaning is obvious, that is, you, Mrs. Zheng, are going to die. This time, you are dead. I don't want to have anything to do with you.

Seeing Wang Gui like this, Zheng Chengdong and others felt that a catastrophe was imminent.

"My lord, stop." Zheng Chengdong shouted hastily.

Wang Gui turned around: "Patriarch Zheng, is there anything else?"

Zheng Chengdong got up, personally invited Wang Gui to sit down, and said sincerely: "My lord, just now... I didn't think about it... Stay, now, I have made a decision."

"Oh?" Wang Gui sat down and asked, "I don't know how Patriarch Zheng plans to make a choice?"

Zheng Chengdong wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, and said: "Master Wang, you also know that my Zheng family's silk business spread all over the Tang Dynasty. Others don't necessarily have to sell to the Western Datang Company... However, I would like to ask Mr. Wang to tell the eldest princess that if the children of my Zheng family in the court or in other places can be kept, the Zheng family is willing to sell the silk industry at a low price. , all sold to the West Datang Company..."

Wang Gui stroked his beard and said, "Patriarch Zheng, I know what you're thinking... But, even if the eldest princess takes action in this matter, you may not be able to keep all the children of the Zheng family in the court or in other places. , It’s too much, I’ve been stared at by the censors, but it’s still possible to keep some of them..."

For a super-huge gentry like the Zheng family, to be able to stand upright, one is rich, that is, the industry spread all over the Tang Dynasty, and the other is people. Everywhere, there are officials.

Today, money is out of the question.

Zheng Chengdong wanted to keep him.

There is a saying that the green hills are left without worrying about no firewood. As long as there are people, the Zheng family will rise one day.

Zheng Chengdong thought for a while and said, "It's okay to keep some of it... I'll leave it to Mr. Wang."

Wang Gui got up and said: "Since your Zheng family wants to sell the silk industry, you should do it as soon as possible. I will report this matter to His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess. As for whether it will be successful or not, it depends entirely on the Eldest Princess. I dare not guarantee it." ..."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang..."

"I dare not ask for [-]% certainty!"

Zheng Chengdong's attitude suddenly became very low.

……

Chapter 366 The Emperor's Mind

Nanshan Mansion.

Chen Chu was grilling fish by the lake.

sizzle.

The sauce was brushed on, and bursts of heat came out.

A scent came out, making people feel hungry.

Beside him, Li Lizhi was laying his hands down.

Back then, Chen Chu asked Li Lizhi, whom he had just met, to cook with a dish of poached chicken, but he didn't realize that it was a lifetime of work.

Li Lizhi is willing.

Li Lizhi hollowed out the guts of a fish and said, "Husband, this morning, Wang Situ sent a letter saying that the Zheng family has agreed to sell the silk industry to the West Datang Company, but they have one condition, that is, The disciples of the Zheng family, who are in the middle and local areas, hope to keep more than half of them... Wang Situ said, the father is really angry this time, this matter, I am afraid it will be difficult... She asked me to go with you See Father, please ask for mercy... But, I don't think Father will agree, we are not related to the Zheng family, but we plead for the benefit of West Datang Company, maybe we will be reprimanded by Father. "

Zheng's incident has completely angered the emperor.

The ministers in the court, princes and nobles all felt the emperor's anger, so no one would make irresponsible remarks on this matter.

Even if it is the eldest princess, if she really intercedes, she will be in trouble.

This is what Li Lizhi is worried about.

"All right!"

The fish is grilled.

The fish in Li Lizhi's hands was also cleaned, put on and put on the grill.

Chen Chu picked up the grilled fish, put it on a plate, handed a pair of chopsticks to Li Lizhi, and said, "My wife, come and taste it..."

Li Lizhi took a bite, exclaimed that it was delicious, and then asked worriedly: "Honey, is there really no solution to this matter?"

Chen Chu narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "There is no solution to this matter, but we don't need to solve it."

"Oh? Why?" Li Lizhi looked surprised.

Chen Chu smiled slightly, and said: "Father's anger is indeed irrepressible, no one dares to intercede, but... Father is always very wise, his anger is just a show, Zheng's children , all over the court and localities, if all these people are really killed, not to mention the loss of a group of talents, the most important thing is that I am afraid that everyone in the other gentry will be in danger, and there will be even bigger troubles at that time... Therefore, the wise and mighty father will definitely do what is right, not only to give Zheng a warning, but also to stabilize the overall situation."

"what……"

Li Lizhi was dumbfounded.

And this kind of operation?

……

Royal Palace.

late at night.

Ganlu Temple.

Bright lights.

Wei Zheng, the doctor of the censor, presented a booklet and said, "Your Majesty, the people of the Zheng family who are in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty... I have asked the censors to investigate separately, even those who are too clean Qingliu, I will definitely be able to find out their stains, and when the time comes, deal with them all..."

Li Er took the booklet, flipped through it, finally closed it, and said, "Xuan Cheng, I really didn't expect so many people to be involved with the Zheng family... There are many officials who I have always admired." Well, there are many, I'm afraid there is no problem..."

Wei Zheng said: "Your Majesty, no matter whether there is a problem or not, if they have anything to do with Mrs. Zheng, they deserve to die."

I would rather kill a mistake than let it go.

This is Wei Zheng's consistent principle.

However, Li Er waved his hand: "Xuan Cheng, stop it. This time, to beat the Zheng family, just choose a group of officials who have committed the most crimes. For the rest of the officials, you can convey my intentions and let the past not be blamed..."

"His Majesty……"

Wei Zheng's eyes widened, apparently puzzled by Li Er's actions.

However, Li Er laughed and said: "I also want to wipe out the Zheng family... But I am the emperor, so I can't do this. If I really do that, it will chill people's hearts, and moreover, I'm afraid it will also lead to the situation. unstable..."

Now that the words have come to this point, Wei Zheng understood in an instant.

Anyway, the goal of shaking the mountain and shaking the tiger has been achieved. Killing ten officials is actually the same as killing a hundred officials.

He bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Sitting down, Li Er said helplessly: "I also want to be a knight, and I want to be kind and vengeful, but I am an emperor, so I can't do it..."

……

Cheng.

backyard.

Zheng Chengdong sat on a chair, staring at a locust tree in the yard in a daze.

The locust tree is very thick, and the bark has peeled off.

On the locust tree, there is a group of sparrows, chirping.

The two sides of Zheng Chengdong are different from the past. In the past, there were more than a dozen maids serving them, but now, they are deserted and deserted, with no one around.A few days ago, a group of servants in Zheng's mansion had been dispatched to leave. Now, apart from cleaning and cooking servants, there are very few other servants.

Zheng Chengdong did this, one is to save money, now Zheng's loopholes are too big, I'm afraid it will not be clear for a while, and the other is to show Li Er, the emperor, look, I, Zheng, already know that I am wrong, Don't dare to be as arrogant as before.

Anyway, Zheng Chengdong felt that the present day was very peaceful, not noisy at all.

At this time, the courtyard door opened, and Zheng Feiyuan walked in quickly.

Zheng Feiyuan stepped forward and looked at Zheng Chengdong who was in a daze. He didn't dare to speak, but just stood quietly.

His father has been so stimulated recently that he is already in a trance.

Zheng Chengdong turned his head and said, "Fei Yuan, if you have something to say, just say it, I'm not dead yet..."

Zheng Feiyuan: "...Father, our Zheng's silk industry account books have been sorted out..."

Zheng Chengdong asked: "Is there no secret?"

"No……"

"That's good," Zheng Chengdong nodded, "Fei Yuan, you have to remember, this time, my Zheng family was completely defeated. Who would have thought that the reason was just because I wanted to defeat the West Datang Company. I'm not satisfied...Nowadays, if the West Datang Company wants to buy the silk industry, just take it all out and don't hide it at all. After all, the West Datang Company is not terrible, but Li Erlang hangs over my Zheng's head A knife on the ground, if it makes him unhappy, I, the Zheng family, will be in danger..."

Zheng Feiyuan nodded: "Father, of course I understand this truth... It's just that there has been no news in the past few days. If the eldest princess can't keep our Zheng family's children, this silk industry?"

"Then sell it to other gentry. Anyway, the news of my Zheng family's decline has spread, and there must be many people who are willing to take over. I just want to feed the dog, and I don't want to be so cheap. West Datang Company..."

"I understand……"

Zheng Chengdong asked again: "By the way, where is your second brother?"

Zheng Feiyuan showed a bitter expression, and said: "Father, after the second brother made you faint that day, he went to Pingkangfang. I sent someone to take care of him, and found that his spirit has gone out of order..."

In fact, Second Master Zheng has gone crazy.