His voice was filled with great majesty, making the already nervous three people feel even more tense.
Standing up stiffly, the three of them lowered their heads and said nothing, waiting for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to speak.
"You three should be the three largest landowners in Xishan Province besides the Long family. I have sent people to check your background. If you say that you have a wealth of wealth and thousands of hectares of fertile land, they are underestimating you. You are truly wealthy.
"Huh, when I walked sideways in Xishan Province, I thought the roads were not wide enough. Why, now I'm honest?"
Li Chen's words made the three of them pale with fright.
Lei Fuji, the leader, immediately said: "Your Highness is aware that although the three of us have little wealth, we dare not forget that everything comes from heaven's grace. We also know that without the imperial court, we would not have a good life. Over the years, we have donated money and food.
, never less.”
Li Chen said calmly: "It's true, but the money and food you donated were all given directly and privately to those officials. The collusion between officials and businessmen is just you."
Lei Fuji and the other three were numb on the spot.
Didn't you say that Your Highness should wait for a great opportunity?
Why does this situation make it look like they are about to be chopped down?
Seeing that he had almost established his authority, Li Chen softened his tone and said: "Okay, I am not here because of you to care about these things today, otherwise I would have Zhao Heshan shovel you down and see what you did."
"Powerful landowners naturally collude with officials. If the officials sent by the imperial court can collude with you, it is because the imperial court does not pay attention to its personnel. If you are guilty, I can also pardon you."
Squinting his eyes slightly, Li Chen said: "I can also let you replace the Long family that is pressing on top of you."
As soon as these words came out, the three of them were excited.
The three people looked at each other and immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
"Don't be too hasty to thank me yet."
Li Chen said indifferently: "There are many rich families in Xishan Province. Although you are the three largest families under the Long family, the number of brothers between you and me is more than a palm's length. Why am I looking for you?"
"The first is that your strength is barely enough."
"Secondly, I am investigating what you have done over the years, and it can be saved."
"Third, and most importantly, you are more obedient than them."
"The Long family has been running the Xishan Province since their ancestors were granted the title of Marquis. After so many years, it's time to move their position. My request is very simple. After you return, Dongchang and Zhao Heshan will cooperate with you to take over the Long family."
The house is shoveled."
"When the Long family falls, you three families will rule together. What I want is an obedient Xishan Province. Do you understand?"
Lei Fuji and others immediately said excitedly: "The common people understand!"
"If you understand, just retreat. Zhao Heshan will look for you after you go back."
After waving his hand for the three people to leave, Li Chen went to pick up the cup of tea, which was still piping hot.
"How long did it take for me to lecture those three people?" Li Chen asked.
Wan Jiaojiao hurriedly replied: "It takes half a cup of tea."
"Half a cup of tea... Look, it's actually that simple to settle a province. Why bother with the Long family to fight with each other when they deserve it?"
Li Chen curled his lips, lowered his head to drink tea, and said indifferently: "Then father and son have met my eighth brother?"
Sanbao said respectfully: "We met, and we had a meal together. But what we talked about specifically, your highness forgives me, the spies can't find out."
"The three of them were eating and talking. No matter how powerful the Dongchang spies were, they couldn't hide themselves and move a stool to sit nearby and listen. I don't blame you."
