Zhao Kang didn't care about so much, but he wouldn't let go of his long legs. Please beg for mercy, maybe this girl will be soft-hearted and let him go. Otherwise, it would be a big loss if he died like this!
"I told you to let go! Believe it or not, I will kill you now!"
Being hugged by Zhao Kang so generously, Xiao Linglong was shocked and angry. With a clang, the sword was unsheathed and placed on Zhao Kang's head. Mr. Zhao was so frightened that he shrank his neck and quickly let go of the pig's trotters.
Qiu Rao said: "Your Majesty, I know that I have sinned. I hope your Majesty will show mercy."
Xiao Linglong had no intention of killing him at the moment. The original intention of bringing the sword was to scare this lawless guy, but she just thought of the thing that the bastard deceived her in Yuanjiang County before.
Suddenly he became angry again and kicked him out. Zhao Kang subconsciously dodged to the side.
"How dare you hide!"
Upon seeing this, Her Majesty the Empress threw her sword and rushed over. This beating almost sent Zhao Kang to meet the Lord of Hell.
Looking down at Zhao Kang, Xiao Linglong finally let go of the bad breath she had been holding in her chest these days and snorted coldly: "We opened a brothel in Yuanjiang County, killed passing merchants, built the city privately, deceived the superiors and deceived the inferiors, and refused to pay taxes! Zhao Kang
Mr. Zhao, you are so brave!"
Covering the corners of his blue eyes, Zhao Kang grimaced in pain and could only whisper: "I deserve death for my crime."
This bitch woman is really cruel!
"Of course you deserve death!"
Xiao Linglong snorted: "If it weren't for your offering of gunpowder, I would have chopped off your dog's head long ago!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
He responded weakly, and Zhao Kang accepted his fate. Anyway, the other party knew it, so he could do whatever he wanted. What's more, judging by the meaning of his words, he had no intention of killing him.
Damn it, I'm really unlucky.
"Okay, get up and tell me everything you have done over the years. If you hide something and I find out, you know the consequences yourself!"
Seeing that Zhao Kang was almost frightened by him, Xiao Linglong also thought of business.
Then Zhao Kang told how Yuanjiang County had developed over the years. Xiao Linglong was shocked when she heard that Yuanjiang County's annual net income was now at least 800,000 taels.
"How many?"
Zhao Kang was helpless, he probably couldn't save his money bag: "Back to Your Majesty, the total payment given by merchants in various places in the first half of this year has been more than 400,000 yuan. When the soap, sugar and other things are sold out, there should be more than 100,000 yuan.
Fan."
Xiao Linglong looked at Zhao Kang with wide eyes: "Doesn't that mean that your Yuanjiang County has accumulated at least more than four million taels of silver in the past five years!"
How much do all the various taxes add up to in a whole year!
Her Majesty the Empress's eyes changed: "You are so good, Zhao Kang! You have gone to such lengths to make use of the authority given to you by the imperial court to amass money. What crime do you deserve!"
No, no, I have to find some excuses quickly to make this bastard spit out the money!
Zhao Kang noticed that the eyes of Xiao Linglong opposite him were glowing green, and his eyes looked as if he wanted to eat him, and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, these wealthy ministers don't dare to spend a penny. I'm afraid of poverty!"
Xiao Linglong said forcefully: "That won't change the fact that you used your power to make money!"
Okay! You bitch, you only know about money, right? Can’t you see that I am taking all the people in Yuanjiang County out of poverty and becoming rich?
"I am guilty, please your Majesty to punish me."
How talented is Zhao Kang? Just looking at Xiao Linglong's expression, you can tell that all his hard work over the years is going to be in vain.
Still quite aware of current affairs!
Xiao Linglong hummed in her heart: "If you hand over the stolen money in full within a month, I can consider exempting you from the death penalty!"
Zhao Kang frowned. Now that he is sure that he will not die, he should find a way to save a little bit. "I obey your order, but Your Majesty..."
"Huh? Do you have any questions?" Xiao Linglong's face changed as she was afraid that he would not pay.
Zhao Kang turned his eyes and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this money official is naturally willing to hand it over, but Yuanjiang County also has expenses. Do you think you can pay half of it first?"
Xiao Linglong raised her eyebrows: "Why do you need so much money for expenses!"
There's drama!
When Zhao Kang saw it, he quickly pinched his hands and started to lie: "Your Majesty, you don't know that the major industries in Yuanjiang County are very expensive. Let's just talk about sugar. We have to buy beets from all over the country, and even when we don't have enough to count, we have to buy sugar beets."
You have to buy it from Zhou and Jing!"
"Also, what about the cleaning team? The medical clinics are all civil servants of Yuanjiang County, so they have to be paid by the Yamen!"
"I also plan to build two schools open to the common people, so that the common people's children can study and learn calligraphy for free. Do you have to ask a teacher to do this? There will also be a canteen in the school to provide three meals. This is also money."
"Otherwise, why would people send their children to study?"
Xiao Linglong looked at Zhao Kang who was talking in confusion: "Free school?"
“Education must start from the children!”
Zhao Kang said earnestly: "Children are the future of the country. Without rich knowledge, who will build the country of Qian in the future? Your Majesty, are you right?"
"It makes some sense." Xiao Linglong nodded subconsciously.
Zhao Kang sighed with emotion: "So, Yuanjiang County is actually very short of money."
"Then, let's hand over the one and a half million taels first." Her Majesty the Empress hesitated before speaking after being bypassed.
Zhao Kang immediately said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Although he was still ripped off, Zhao Kang breathed a sigh of relief. Not only did he save his life but also his money bag. Finally, his work was not in vain.
Looking at Zhao Kang who smiled unconsciously, looking like his conspiracy had succeeded, Xiao Linglong frowned: "Are you deceiving me?"
"How dare I? Your Majesty is worrying too much." Zhao Kang restrained his smile.
"Okay, this matter is settled for now,"
Xiao Linglong narrowed her eyes and began to talk about why she wanted Zhao Kang to come to the capital this time: "I want you to join Zhan Shifu, take the title of Zhan Shicheng, assist in the affairs of the palace, and teach His Highness Xuance. What do you think?"
Zhao Kang was dumbfounded.
What the hell? Let me be a Beijing official?
What a joke!
Anyone I meet in this capital is a high-ranking official, how can I be so arrogant and domineering!
He waved his hand quickly, and Mr. Zhao was a little panicked: "Your Majesty, you must not do it. I have few talents and little knowledge. How can I take on such an important task?"
"I think Mr. Zhao wants to continue to do evil and lawlessness in Yuanjiang County." Xiao Linglong snorted and looked at Zhao Kang who felt a little guilty.
Zhao Kang hurriedly cried out: "Your Majesty has wronged me. I really don't have the ability!"
"Stop talking nonsense, I tell you to take it as you are, or else I will be beheaded on the basis of crime, it is your choice!" Her Majesty the Empress did not bother to argue with Zhao Kang and directly blocked all Zhao Kang's escape routes.
What the hell is this?
Zhao Kang was speechless for a while. He had no choice but to compromise for the sake of his own life, and then said: "What about Yuanjiang County?"
