Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

On one side, there was the fear of being troubled by those hooligans, and on the other side, the dream of getting rich.

Manager Chen was caught in a dilemma.

Fang Zheng Yi watched him with his arms crossed and a smile on his face.

He wasn't in a hurry. Seeing Manager Chen like this, he knew that he was used to being bullied and hadn't reacted yet.

As long as he thought it through, he would make a wise choice.

Secondly, the government's credibility was too poor. In this era, there was no concept of serving the people.

Government officials were simply there to maintain stability.

It was normal for a small shop like Manager Chen's, which was usually extorted, to be ignored. Perhaps there was even collusion between officials and bandits.

However, Li Yuan Zhao couldn't stand it anymore.

They were clearly here to do good deeds, so why was this old geezer hesitating and getting tangled up?

He walked towards Manager Chen and impatiently shouted, "Old thing, what are you still thinking about! Can those local bullies afford to mess with us?"

"If you're afraid of them, aren't you afraid of us!"

Manager Chen chuckled twice, but didn't say anything.

In terms of strength, I can't compare to you, but I can't stand being constantly harassed!

You're strong, but you don't disturb the people, so I'm not afraid!

After waiting for a while, Fang Zheng Yi also became impatient and said, "Alright, since Manager Chen can't make up his mind, then I'll go to another shop. Business is business."

"The promotional price for these thousands of people is currently five taels of silver, but it won't be this price later."

"Then... we'll leave first."

After speaking, he pulled Li Yuan Zhao and started to leave.

Manager Chen hurriedly stopped Fang Zheng Yi and said with gritted teeth, "Mr. Sai is right! How can this humble one not cherish the opportunity to get rich that you two noblemen have brought? I'll do it!"

"Then I'll tell you everything!"

"There are three major gangs of local bullies in the neighborhood. Originally, these three gangs took turns extorting money, and they were ruthless in collecting it... But since you and the young master arrived in the neighborhood, these three gangs disappeared for a while."

"When they reappeared, only one gang came to my shop to collect money. Later, I found out that during the time they disappeared, the three gangs had reached a verbal agreement to divide the areas and collect money from different shops."

"The worst one is the group responsible for collecting money from small stalls and shops, led by Black Snake... He's the one who comes to my shop every month to extort money."

"The second largest is Chen Meng, who specializes in collecting money from restaurants and large shops."

"The largest gang's boss is called Second Master Ji... He specializes in gambling dens and brothels...."

Manager Chen said with a bitter face, "In the past, people from the yamen also came to investigate, but after clearing them out for a while, these people would reappear from who knows where."

"Over time, everyone knew that these people couldn't be eliminated, so no one bothered with them anymore."

"Young Master Li, you must stand up for me! I have old people to support and young children to raise, and I'm relying on this shop to make a living!"

Fang Zheng Yi didn't expect that his arrival in Banshanfang would lead to the specialization of those local bullies.

However, looking at Manager Chen's bitter and resentful appearance, he couldn't help but say, "Don't worry! You've seen the recent changes in the neighborhood."

"These are all thanks to Young Master Li. With Young Master Li here, there is justice!"

"Before long, Young Master Li will discipline those local bullies and they will disappear without a trace!"

"Don't be afraid. If anyone tries to extort you in the future, come directly to the Siju Yamen to find us. Don't get into conflict with those people."

"Come, first hand over the silver!"

Manager Chen looked at Fang Zheng Yi suspiciously, suddenly feeling that something was wrong.

How come... he seems to be asking for money even more smoothly than those hooligans?

But even so, he still hesitated and took out five taels of silver and handed it over.

Fang Zheng Yi's hand swept across his palm, and the silver miraculously disappeared.

"Good! Taking your silver will help you advertise widely, but it can only be for one thing. What do you want to choose?"

Manager Chen's eyes swept around the room.

Then he said with a chuckle, "Can you directly help this old man promote the entire shop?"

"Hehe, smart, Old Chen, no problem! Wait for our good news."

Afterwards, Fang Zheng Yi and Li Yuan Zhao walked out of the shop.

Li Yuan Zhao was a little happy. During the time he led the sanitation team, many people looked at him differently.

But he always felt like something was missing.

Now he finally found the feeling. It seemed that what he was lacking was a hard battle!

Although doing things was fulfilling, he wanted to be a general!

It would be good to practice with the thugs!

So he excitedly said to Fang Zheng Yi, "Old Fang, when are we going to take action?"

Fang Zheng Yi glanced at him and said, "What's the rush? Do you know where those people are? And are you sure that what Manager Chen said is reliable? Let's ask a few more shops."

Li Yuan Zhao also realized this and nodded repeatedly.

Afterwards, the two of them went to a few more shops to inquire one by one, and the results were similar to what Manager Chen had said.

However... simply picking people out, beating them up, and throwing them into jail probably wouldn't have much effect.

Those people would still do what they did after they came out.

After all, it wasn't like there hadn't been crackdowns before. After a movement, these people would still emerge like bamboo shoots after a rain.

This matter requires careful planning. It's better to think about solving the advertising issue first.

After all, it's also an income with a lot of potential, and it can also help small businesses increase their income.

After returning to the Siju Yamen, Fang Zheng Yi and Li Yuan Zhao sat facing each other. Fang Zheng Yi picked up a piece of paper and handed it to Li Yuan Zhao.

"Your Highness, this is my next plan."

"We will help merchants advertise through the sanitation team, and then we will take a cut from it."

"For the advertisement, we will first make a carved版 and then print it on paper, and then paste the paper on the backs of your subordinates."

"During the day, when cleaning the streets, we will also order people to shout about it."

"In this way, those merchants will earn money from it, and we will also benefit a lot, and maybe even make a lot of money!"

Li Yuan Zhao raised an eyebrow: "Old Fang! I knew you had a way to make money! Then why are you making things difficult for my brothers, and even cutting some of them? Wouldn't it be better to do this sooner?"

Fang Zheng Yi held out a finger and waved it.

"Not so, not so, let alone whether we can make money or not."

"Your Highness, aren't the sanitation team members' clothes issued by me? Does the carved版 for the advertisement cost money? Does the paper cost money?"

"This is all spending the money of Taoyuan County!"

"Our first order will definitely be a loss-making business, and it's hard to say what will happen after that."

"What if it doesn't work? Is Your Highness willing to bear these costs?"

Li Yuan Zhao blushed and smiled awkwardly: "You're right... Then when are we going to beat up those local bullies?"

"Don't worry about those for now. I'll send someone out to investigate first. Don't alert the enemy. After we find out all their information, we'll give them a big sweep!"

"Oh! I forgot something important!"

Before he finished speaking, Fang Zheng Yi suddenly looked anxious and froze on the spot.

Li Yuan Zhao became anxious when he saw this and quickly asked, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"Oh dear! I've been too busy these days and forgot to write a memorial to His Majesty. I really shouldn't have!"

"Your Highness, go ahead and get busy. I'm going to write a memorial!"

After speaking, Fang Zheng Yi ran away in a hurry, leaving Li Yuan Zhao confused.

Write a memorial? I haven't seen Old Fang so active when going to court before?

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