By the way, the Xue family's thugs who followed Jia Cong have been eating and drinking in various restaurants in Yangzhou in recent days, which can be regarded as benefiting and broadening their horizons.

But when they saw that the wealthy young man from Yangzhou City actually used a honey trap or even a beauty trap against Mr. Cong, their mentality collapsed.

I have the urge to look up to the sky and laugh wildly...

Damn it, did you make a mistake? Using this method on Mr. Cong is like playing harp to a cow. It’s strange that it works.

When the wealthy young man from Yangzhou who had hosted Jia Cong at the banquet came to his senses, he spent a lot of time trying to find out Jia Cong's specific situation. You can imagine his surprise and depression when he learned that this tall and strong young man from the capital was not yet ten years old.

This was such an incompetent act that it really made me dumbfounded!

At this time, Jia Cong refused the further invitation from these guys.

Lin Ruhai finally found an opportunity to squeeze out a three-day vacation to spend time with Lian Er and Jia Cong, two nephews from the capital, and others could not say much.

It was a beautiful and refreshing day, and Lin Ruhai took Lian Er and Jia Cong to Zhuangzi outside Yangzhou City to play and relax.

Lian Er and Jia Cong knew very well that the official residence of the Xunyan Censor had been severely infiltrated, and they had to be careful about what they said when they lived there. It was better to take it easy on Zhuangzi.

At the very least, it is very important to walk in the open fields and not have to worry about being eavesdropped.

Apart from other things, Jia Cong had been staying at the official residence of the Xunyan Censor for several days and could not find a safe place to communicate with Lin Ruhai in private.

Walking on the ridge of the fields, Jia Cong was not polite, nor did he hide anything. He directly asked Lian Er, "Brother Lian Er, the imperial envoy and the investigation team, have you gained anything?"

"You spend the whole day attending this banquet or that party. You are so busy. What can you gain?"

Lian Er rolled his eyes and said angrily: "As far as I can see, there is no intention to bother at all, it's just a formality!"

If you think about it, you will understand the reason. Any salt merchant that can become a big business cannot be supported by powerful people. Whether it is an imperial envoy or an investigation team, they may not be able to withstand it.

It even involves the Emperor, so only a fool would ignore it and get involved.

"What does Uncle Lin think?"

Jia Cong looked at Lin Ruhai and asked with a smile: "Don't you have any thoughts?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head, with a helpless smile on his face.

After several days of contact, with his eyes, how could he not see that Jia Cong was the one who kept his word among the two brothers.

Although this situation surprised him, it was not that shocking.

Just Jia Cong's size and his status as the author of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" are enough to make Lin Ruhai take a high look.

"It's been so long, there's no point in holding on to it!"

The tone was plain and full of vicissitudes of life, Jia Cong felt as if his heart was weighed down by a stone.

How is it possible to say that Lin Ruhai has no resentment in his heart?

After all, he was the one who was assassinated in the first place. Although the guards were able to protect him and he was not injured, the shock was unavoidable.

But the situation is stronger than the person. The matter may involve the emperor, or some top dignitaries or princes. What can he do?

The Salt Patrol Censor is indeed a fat man, and he earns no less than ten million taels of silver every year. As long as he makes a little move, he can be a treasure trove of gold and silver.

But there are so many people watching for such a huge benefit.

Why is the Salt Patrol Censor basically changed once a year? Isn’t it just to avoid the appearance of huge corruption?

, Lin Ruhai is a special case. He has been the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor for almost five years now, and has become a thorn in the side of some people.

For example, the Jinling Zhen family is eager to regain control of Yangzhou's salt administration...

It's not that Lin Ruhai's abilities are really incredible, but it's due to Daqing's special situation.

If possible, I believe Lin Ruhai would be more willing to escape from the big fire pit of Xunyan Censor, otherwise he would not have sent his only legitimate daughter to Rongguo Mansion in the capital so early.

He was the courtier during the Emperor's reign, and he was also promoted by the Emperor. He should be the Emperor's confidant, and this is indeed the case.

The Yangzhou salt tax was the main source of finance for the Emperor's private treasury. The Emperor naturally had high hopes for Lin Ruhai to take the position of Yangzhou Salt Inspector.

It's just a pity that the emperor abdicated for special reasons. Now that he comes to power, he naturally has to control the Yangzhou Salt Administration, a major financial source.

Lin Ruhai sat on the wax all of a sudden!

On the one hand, he had to meet the emperor's huge needs, and on the other hand, he had to do his best to ensure the stability of Yangzhou's salt tax or even go further. His life was a torment.

If the salt tax is too high, it will naturally affect the huge interests of the salt merchants.

Behind the salt merchants were either royal family members or top dignitaries. While Lin Ruhai ensured that the salt tax was stable or even improved, he naturally offended these hidden bosses.

Because he was "effective in doing things", the emperor obviously didn't want him, a good money maker, to leave his position as Yangzhou's salt inspector.

However, now that he has been in power for a long time and has gradually stabilized the situation in the court, he naturally needs more financial resources to fulfill his ambitions. It would be too glaring for Lin Ruhai to continue to stay in the post of Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor.

This was Lin Ruhai's current embarrassing situation. He was retreating and retreating, not being able to advance and not knowing how to move forward. He also had to guard against the overt and covert attacks of the party whose interests were harmed. His life was extremely miserable.

Of course, he would not tell his two nephews this...

"I'm afraid my uncle's situation is not good, isn't it?"

Clinker, Jia Cong's sudden words made Lin Ruhai change his face, feeling surprised, happy and confused in his heart.

He didn't speak, but there was some encouragement in his eyes.

Jia Cong was not polite and simply said: "The position of the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor is the focus of contention between the Emperor and the present. The disadvantage is that he will be dismissed from his position or even his family will be destroyed. With my uncle's qualifications and the Lin family's

There’s no need to dirty your hands with cashiers!”

Under Lian Er's surprised gaze, Lin Ruhai did not hold on, but nodded and admitted with a wry smile: "Brother Cong is right, but it's not that easy to retreat now!"

Having said this, he paused and said leisurely: "Even if the Rongguo Mansion comes forward, it will be of no use!"

Glancing at Lian Er who was at a loss, Jia Cong smiled noncommittally and said something that surprised Lin Ruhai and made Lian Er pale in shock: "But the Rongguo Mansion, or the First Class General Mansion, has no choice but to

It’s so helpless to take advantage of my uncle!”

"How to say?"

Lin Ruhai's eyes flickered and she asked with interest.

Jia Cong chuckled softly and recounted what he had said to the eldest master before, and finally said: "Prince Teng's ambition is too great, but his background is too weak. If he fails, he will not even have a way out. But the eldest master can't."

I have no intention of risking my life!"
Chapter completed!