Invincible son

Chapter 742 741

Haiyang County, Baochang County, Anhua County...

Zhangde Mansion, Xunning Mansion, Yongping Mansion...

The "Xiangyun" blossomed everywhere, spreading semicolons across the 39 counties of the seven prefectures of Qinzhou almost overnight.Cooperating with the grain brought by Wang Yong, this large firm that had stood firm in Kyoto for several years quickly gained a foothold in Qinzhou.

Once upon a time, because Pei Yue handed over the briquette recipe, many people thought that the Xiangyun could only be trapped in the capital.

The right to manufacture honeycomb coal in other places is in the hands of the imperial court. Without the blessing of this magic sword, why does Xiangyun compete with those big local companies with deep roots?

However, for Pei Yue, this seems to be a small and relaxing thing. The Xiangyun has been a blockbuster for three years, and it has extended its tentacles to the fertile southern border of Daliang in the most effective way.

But no one can accuse him of deep scheming, and Emperor Kaiping would not allow such criticism to appear in the first place.In the eyes of the suspicious emperor, Pei Yue was gradually approaching a perfect courtier.

He is good at training soldiers, fighting wars, doing business, and making calculations, and more importantly, he is loyal.Among the ministers in the court who are full of loyalty to the emperor and serving the country, who is willing to use all their wealth to buy grain to help the court tide over the difficulties?

What's even more commendable is that Pei Yue never thought of taking advantage of this opportunity to make money, but would definitely lose money.

As for the expansion of Xiangyun, Emperor Kaiping couldn't help thinking curiously: When did I say that Pei Yue's business name was not allowed to leave the capital?

In the hot summer, the imperial study room is cool and comfortable. This is because the palace people fan the ice cubes with cattail fans outside, and the cool air is slowly sent in. It will not let His Majesty catch cold, but also dispel the heat of this season.

In the past, the palace would not be so extravagant, but now it is because Qinyuan sends a large amount of ice into the palace every few days.

Emperor Kaiping enjoyed the comfortable coolness, and carefully watched the secret music that Pei Yue sent someone eight hundred miles to rush back.

After reading it, Emperor Kaiping was very satisfied with Pei Yue's treatment in Qinzhou. He picked up a pen and wrote a line on the memorial, and said loudly: "Liu Bao."

"The servant is here."

"Take a jade ruyi and give it to Pei Yue together with this memorial."

Shocked in his heart, Liu Bao quickly bowed his head and said, "Your maid obeys the order."

The eunuch who had been with Emperor Kaiping for more than 20 years secretly swore that even if Pei Yue slapped his left cheek, he would immediately stretch out his right cheek.

Thousands of miles away in Chengjing, Pei Yue never thought that his image in the mind of the chief inspector would be so scary. On the contrary, he felt that the three middle-aged men sitting in front of him were scary.

From left to right are Han Gongduan, who participated in politics in the Eastern Mansion, Song Ximeng, the governor of Qinzhou, and Yin Luqi in Chengjing Mansion.

The three of them have been looking at him with smiles since Pei Yue came in and sat down.

Pei Yue said helplessly: "My lords, there shouldn't be any flowers growing on my face?"

Lu Qi was the first to praise: "Pei Hou strategized and won thousands of miles, and the enemy was wiped out in ashes while talking and laughing. I have only heard of Pei Hou's heroic demeanor on the battlefield. Today, I can see the leopard in the palm of my hand. It is a lifetime of comfort."

Song Ximeng also smiled and said: "Now the food in Changping warehouse can supply all the people in Chengjing, and the food prepared by Marquis Pei is enough for the counties below to tide over this difficulty. The situation in Qinzhou is settled."

Pei Yue said with a slight toothache: "Song Fangbo, Lu Fuyin, stop first. Although I am not that fake and noble, you don't need to pile all the credit on me."

Han Gongduan shook his head and said, "If you hadn't prepared food two months in advance, the imperial court would of course be able to solve the remnants of those powerful families, but it would inevitably pay a heavy price."

Song Ximeng agreed: "It is true."

Pei Yue looked at the leader of the three civil servants, cupped his hands and said, "Forget it, I have received good words from the three adults. But, do you have more important things to do than praise me here?"

He first said to Han Gongduan: "Master Han, I have sent someone to send a message to Wang Yong, the chief treasurer of the Xiangyun, and he will follow your orders. The Xiangyun will not only assist the court in disaster relief, but will also further help the people of Qinzhou to build Water conservancy, so as not to encounter such difficulties again.”

Han Gongduan said happily: "Very good!"

Pei Yue smiled, and said to Song Ximeng: "Master Song, I know that these few years have not been easy for you, and now those people can't play for a few days. I believe you have a strategy for how to deal with the Seven Great Masters, so I won't do it for you. "

Song Ximeng heard his implication, slightly surprised: "Pei Hou is leaving?"

Pei Yue said with a smile: "Masters, have you forgotten that I still have serious errands? When I come to Chengjing, one is to help Mr. Han sweep the formation, the other is to pour a bowl of ecstasy soup for those aristocratic families, and the third is to sit in the capital. Here we wait for the food to arrive."

He paused, and said with relief: "Now that my duties have been completed, I should set off to meet that Southern Zhou princess. Otherwise, what should His Royal Highness Lu Wang do if he is in a hurry?"

Everyone laughed.

Pei Yue stood up and said, "Farewell, my lords."

Song Ximeng looked at Pei Yue's unrestrained back, and said softly, "Marquis Zhongshan has the style of an ancient gentleman."

The most difficult stage in Qinzhou has passed. As Xiangyun sold grain in a reasonable and orderly manner, the grain merchants secretly controlled by the Governor's Mansion also began to sell grain. However, some big merchants who are still close to the Seven Families are still watching.

Although the matter has not been completely settled, even Lu Qi can see that the road ahead is already smooth. Pei Yue pulled away and left at this time, obviously determined not to take the credit at his fingertips.

That's why Song Ximeng had that exclamation.

Han Gongduan nodded and said: "Young but not arrogant, and also loyal and loyal. Your Majesty's vision of knowing people is indeed beyond our courtiers' comparison."

After a moment of emotion, the three of them suddenly saw a clerk coming in to report: "My lords, Wang E asks to see you."

Han Gongduan and Song Ximeng looked at each other, and said with a tacit understanding: "No see."

Now that the fate of the Seven Great Families is already meat on the chopping block, how could these two important ministers give him a chance?

Outside the gate of the imperial envoy, Wang E seemed to be much older.

When he heard that a convoy came from Lizhou to Qinzhou with a large amount of food, he realized that this was Pei Yue's method.

He originally wanted to start selling grain immediately, and then let the people below unify the caliber, only saying that it was his credit for persuading those grain merchants.In this way, even if you can't get benefits, you can at least stop Youyou's mouth and use those grain merchants in exchange for the continuation of the family.

It's just that, as Pei Yue said before, Wang E can no longer make a decision alone when things have developed to this point.

When more and more middle-level grain merchants stood up to respond to the Xiangyun, not only Wang E felt ashamed, but Zhao Xin, Sun Mingchun, Yu Guangcun and other family owners realized that the general situation was over.

These people's eyes are higher than the top, but they haven't really experienced the test of blood and fire. At this time, they still have the big dream of preserving their strength.

Wang E didn't even enter the gate of the imperial envoy Xingyuan, and returned home in a daze.

Zhao Xin and others are like ants on a hot pot, waiting here all the time.After seeing Wang E's figure, these people rushed forward, but immediately seeing Wang E's terrifying face, everyone's hearts began to sink.

"Mr. Kun, how does Han Canzheng respond?"

"Mr. Kun, does the imperial court still trust us?"

"Mr. Kun..."

Wang E used to like this kind of atmosphere very much, but now his face became more and more gloomy, and he shouted: "Get out!"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, but they didn't make an apology like before. After a period of embarrassing silence, they really scattered like birds and beasts.

When a catastrophe is approaching, everyone has their own thoughts and plans, but these pampered nobles did not expect that the situation would deteriorate so quickly.

In just five days, the governor's office of Qinzhou and various prefectures and counties have received thousands of complaints against the seven families for embezzling land and hoarding grain!
In the early morning of this day, Wang E, who was already full of white hair, came to the place where Pei Yue was staying in a small sedan chair.

However, just as he opened his mouth, Menzi said something that shocked him.

"What did you say?" Wang E asked in horror.

Menzi yawned and said, "Master Wang, Lord Hou left Chengjing early yesterday morning with the mission, you didn't even know?"

Wang E was speechless.

Seeing the noble man's pitiful posture, Menzi felt extremely happy in his heart, so he raised his head slightly and said, "Master Hou told the villain before he left, if Master Wang comes here to ask for help, Master Hou has a few words for you .”

Wang E cheered up and said in an easy-going way: "Please speak."

Menzi smiled, and then said solemnly: "Wang E, this Marquis gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it."

"If it were the past, Benhou would definitely kill you with his own hands."

"If you're lucky, you'll probably be able to leave a whole body this time. After all, Han Canzheng and Song Shishi are both honest and gentlemen, and they won't tear you apart."

"Don't think about it, go home and prepare a better coffin for yourself."

Menzi spread his hands and said, "Master Wang, that's all."

Wang E stood in a daze, a mouthful of blood flowed upstream, and sprayed out directly from his mouth.

Then he collapsed to the ground.

Then he saw a group of soldiers running towards him holding shackles.

It's over, it's over.

Wang E suddenly remembered the banquet in Biyu Pavilion that day. If he could give up his greed and follow Pei Yue's warning...if he could let the grain merchants under his control take a step back before Pei Yue's grain appeared... ...Even if it was seven days ago, if he could sell food like the Xiangyun, instead of still thinking about killing the Xiangyun...

If there is no if in life, it cannot be repeated.

All choices have already determined their own destiny.

(End of this chapter)