Chapter six hundred and seventy-ninth everyone is having a hard time
Prince's Mansion...
"Master, you are back."
When the prince of the palace saw Wang Fu coming, he stepped forward to greet him as usual. However, today, Wang Fu's face was ashen. He snorted angrily and strode towards the inside. The flattering smile on the prince's face suddenly froze.
What a disaster.
Wang Xuan'en, who had been staying in the front hall, saw his father come in and stood up quickly. But when he saw Wang Fu's face was extremely ugly, he felt a chill in his heart and asked, "Dad, what happened? Why do you look so ugly?"
Wang Fu let out a few anxious breaths, then suddenly picked up a teapot on the table and threw it heavily to the ground. However, he heard a snap, and the special teapot made by the official kiln was shattered into pieces. Then Wang Fu roared: "Li Qi
Son, you are really bullying me."
When Wang Xuan'en saw Wang Fu being furious, he didn't dare to step forward. He waited for a moment and then cautiously asked: "Dad, what happened? Did the emperor just ignore this?"
"That's right. How could the emperor ignore it?" Wang Fu sneered and said, "But as a father, I would rather the emperor ignore it now."
Wang Xuanen let out a surprised sound, and the more he listened, the more confused he became, and said: "Dad, what do you mean by this? Li Qi openly stopped Ying Fengju's motorcade. The emperor cannot just sit idly by."
Wang Fu vented his feelings and felt a little better. He sighed heavily and said, "I don't know what Li Qi said to the emperor. The emperor actually allowed him to do this. Moreover, he seemed a little dissatisfied with me entering the palace."
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Wang Xuanen frowned and said: "It seems that the emperor is doubting my father?"
Wang Fu shook his head and said: "It's not that serious. It's just that in the past, father was in charge of Yingfeng Bureau. The emperor would be a little worried. But now Li Qi has won the trust of the emperor. He allowed Li Qi to do this because he wanted to be in front of his father."
Set up a barrier in front of you."
Wang Xuanen looked solemn and said: "Dad, do you think Li Qi knows something he shouldn't know?"
"I don't know that either." Wang Fu shook his head and said, "It's okay to know. As long as there is no evidence, he can do nothing to me. Moreover, I just tested the emperor. It seems that Li Qi did not provide evidence to the emperor, but after he said this
Once done, I’m afraid we have to restrain ourselves a little. Alas, there were some excellent items in the goods this time, but it’s a pity..."
Wang Xuanen pondered for a moment and said, "Dad, why don't we have people transport the tributes into the capital separately."
Wang Fu sneered and said: "You underestimate Li Qi too much. He doesn't just investigate the Yingfeng Bureau. He also makes records and inquires about ordinary businessmen, and nothing he contributes to the Yingfeng Bureau is rare."
Bao, that kid is as smart as a monkey, how can I not see it, and although the emperor did this, he didn't mean to harm me, but he also wanted the Commerce Bureau to monitor the Yingfeng Bureau for him, and I didn't want to lose a big deal for a small amount.
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Wang Xuanen said: "But dad, just letting them continue like this is not an option. The harem is still waiting."
Wang Fu hummed: "I want to compete with him to see who has the tougher life. As for the harem, I'll just take some here to cushion it. No big deal, the money will come back sooner or later anyway."
Wang Xuanen was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "Yes, yes, yes, as long as the land tax increase is implemented, his law will definitely be abolished. As long as the law is abolished, the emperor will no longer rely on him as much as he does now.
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When Wang Fu heard this, a smile appeared on his lips and he said, "I can take over the credit then."
The two father and son laughed at the same time. Wang Xuanen suddenly said: "Dad, there is something I forgot to tell you. My son has heard some rumors in the past two days, saying that his father and Li Qi secretly cooperated to use the land tax to eradicate
alien."
Wang Fu nodded and said, "I've heard about this a long time ago. Some people have come forward to impeach me, and some have even gone to the harem."
Wang Xuanen said in shock: "Why is this? Who spread this rumor? It is really unreasonable. Our grievances with Li Qi are well known. How can we believe such ridiculous rumors?"
Wang Fu chuckled: "I have expected this for a long time. After all, it was my father who proposed the land tax, so they will naturally be suspicious. This is normal. Moreover, I sent someone to investigate and found out that this rumor is from Qin Hui.
That guy spread the word. They did this just because they wanted me to share the burden on their shoulders. But as I said, I was already prepared. Now they still want to impeach me until the land tax is officially implemented.
, then they will naturally go to Li Qi. My purpose this time is to destroy Li Qi's law. It is nothing to suffer a little grievance. Besides, they want to impeach me. They are really asking for it.
, after I take care of Li Qi, I will go to them one by one to settle accounts, no, I can go to them at any time."
Wang Xuanen said happily: "What dad said is that if anyone in the court dares to go against dad, he is not seeking death."
Wang Fu burst into laughter immediately.
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Compared to Wang Fu who was proud, Li Qi now had a headache. As soon as the news of the increase in land tax spread, the princes and nobles could not calm down. Some princes and nobles who had a good relationship with Li Qi gathered together to go to the Bureau of Commerce.
Ask Li Qi for an explanation.
In the lobby of the Commerce Bureau, more than ten people in gorgeous clothes were sitting there, their expressions looking particularly angry.
"Economic Envoy, when we cooperated with you earlier, it was because we believed that your ability could bring us a lot of wealth, but we never thought that you were duplicitous and stabbed us in the back. It is really insidious."
"We trust you so much, but you want to hurt our roots. If you increase the land tax, wouldn't it cost our lives?"
"Yes, you must give me an explanation today."
"That's right, that's right. If you don't make it clear today, don't blame us for breaking the contract."
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Li Qi sat in the front seat, listening to their curses, slowly sipping tea, and saying nothing. Although these people were in official positions, they were all famous families in the capital, and each of them was not easy to mess with.
Yes, when Li Qi came to provide them with a cooperation plan, he finally gained their trust and got them to support the law, which relieved him a lot of pressure. In other words, now Li Qi still has to rely on them, which can even be said to be
Can't live without them.
"Hey, Economist, you will speak when the time comes. What do you mean by pretending to be mute now?"
Li Qi put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "Everyone, you have described me as an ungrateful villain who keeps his word. Will you listen to what I say?"
As soon as he finished speaking, someone shouted: "Of course I won't listen. You are ungrateful. I share the same love with you, but you secretly stole the love of my heart."
It was Gao Yanei who spoke, and beside him sat Hong Tianjiu and Chai Cong.
Li Qi snorted: "Ya Nei, I haven't talked about you yet. What are you doing here to join in the fun?"
Chai Cong smiled slightly and said: "Li Qi, what you said is wrong. The three of us have some land at home. Your land tax has also hurt us. How can we not seek justice?"
Gao Yanei hummed: "That's right, Brother Yang can come, why can't we come?"
The third brother Yang he was talking about had to be Yang Fan.
Yang Fan smiled bitterly and said, "Ya Nei, please don't get involved with me."
These idiots obviously want to take revenge on me. If I really can’t eat grapes, I won’t allow others to eat grapes. With them here, there are really too many uncertain factors. Why did I end up with so many things when I just carried it?
Li Qi had a headache for a while and said, "Okay, okay, I understand, you are right, you are right, this is all right."
Gao Yanei smiled proudly and said: "Then tell us what this increase in land tax is. It sounds like it is quite powerful. People are talking about it in the streets and alleys now."
Li Qi wondered: "You don't even know what the land tax is? Then why are you here?"
"I just don't---Uh-huh."
As soon as Gao Yanei opened his mouth, Hong Tianjiu quickly covered his mouth and smiled at Li Qi: "Brother, of course we know, otherwise we wouldn't have come."
Chai Cong nodded and said, "That's right. If you don't give us an explanation today, I won't leave. Let's talk about it."
"Chai Xiaoguan is right. If you don't give us a reasonable explanation today, we won't leave."
"Yes, yes, you should just say, don't look around here."
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These three idiots, I will settle this account for you slowly. I am so angry. Li Qi tried his best to show a smile and said: "This matter was brought up by Wang Xiang, and I also acted under orders. Why don't you do it?"
Go to the Prime Minister to reason with you."
Yang Fan snorted: "Don't tell me, we have also looked for it, but this matter is not under the control of Prime Minister Wang now, what can we get by looking for him?"
Everyone agreed.
Li Qi pressed his hands to ask them to stop, and then said: "Then will you listen to what I say?"
"Definitely not."
The three young masters said in unison.
Li Qideng looked embarrassed. He was so angry that he just wanted to have these three idiots kicked out. The eldest son of the Xu family, Xu Weidao, said: "Ya Nei, please stop making noise." After that, he said to Li Qideng: "Economy
You know, we are not those people who don’t know right from wrong. We also know that we cannot blame you for this matter, but it is useless to say that now. Now we want a solution instead of listening to your explanation and passing the responsibility."
"Da Lang is right. Now that something has happened, our first priority is to find a solution."
Li Qi took a deep breath, stood up, and said: "This is not the first time you have dealt with me, Mr. Li. I think you all know what kind of person I am. From the day the law came into effect, when did I
I have harmed your interests, but not only that, I have also worked hard to help you gain more interests, help you with suggestions, help you find partners, and help you open up ways to make money. Have you forgotten all of this?"
Gao Yanei snorted: "So what, you haven't taken away Lady Feng."
Li Qi couldn't laugh or cry and said: "Ya Nei, didn't I make this clear to you last time? Even if you have any doubts, we can talk about it later."
Yang Fan also said: "Yameni, don't tease the economic officer here, let's talk about business first."
Gao Yanei curled his lips, with tears in his eyes, and looked up to the sky and said: "What else is there to talk about? I heard that Lady Feng has gone to live in his house, that's all, that's all, you can just talk and leave me alone."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and turned to look at Li Qi. Obviously, they were all fans of Feng Yinu.
Damn it! Li Qi slapped his forehead and said: "Everyone, let's talk about business."
After Gao Yanei and the others made such a fuss, Li Qi really didn't dare to pretend to be serious and give away the secret, otherwise it would definitely involve Feng Yinu again, so he quickly got straight to the point: "Everyone, we are old acquaintances. Those who have
Let’s talk openly. You are so eager to oppose the increase in land tax. The focus is not on the tax, but on the land. Not to mention that the specific tax amount of the increase in land tax has not yet been determined. Even if
Once it is settled, it is impossible to punish you to death. It is definitely within your tolerance. However, once the land you concealed is found out, the taxes you pay will increase significantly. This is your best option.
I’m worried, I’m not wrong.”
Everyone was silent.
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether you admit it or not. Everyone knows this." Li Qi smiled and said, "But do you know that we are doing this solely for your own good, for your sake, and for your ability to
If you make too much money, you are pushing it outside." To be continued.)