Li Shimin

Chapter 814 Fortunately, there is only one person

"Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, according to the villain's statistics, there are more than 200 fifth-class wealthy merchants in Pyongyang, one hundred fourth-class wealthy merchants, more than 60 third-class wealthy merchants, thirty second-class wealthy merchants, and first-class wealthy merchants. There are only ten powerful families."

As he said that, Cui Gongming hurriedly bowed his hands to Li Yuan again, and said with a look of panic.

"Just, please forgive me, the Supreme Emperor. These wealthy businessmen and dignitaries are the villains who relied on the data they obtained when they sold tea. Since Liu Duwei began to collect money, many rich merchants and dignitaries have no money to buy. tea.

Even, the villain also heard that some wealthy businessmen lost their families because of this.

Therefore, the villain is not too clear about how many wealthy businessmen and dignitaries there are. "

"All of you have to do the math quickly. According to Cui's book on rich and powerful businessmen, how much money does Captain Liu receive in a month?"

On the side, Li Xuan gave instructions directly to Li Baoding and Wang Xuance.

"Yes, Master!"

Several people responded and began to calculate.

Cui Gongming and the other three looked at Wang Xuance and Li Baoding in surprise.

Immediately, several people also began to secretly calculate.

As stewards of major shops and caravans, they are confident that no one in the hall can surpass them in terms of calculations.

"Returning to Master, if you just count the money, it should be [-] guan!"

However, before Cui Gongming and the others could figure it out, Li Baoding said hastily.

Hearing this, the four of Cui Gongming were astonished, they couldn't help but glanced at each other, and quickly lowered their heads again to count carefully.

Li Yuan and Li Xuan nodded slightly, then looked at Li Yuanjing.

"Then how much money can Liu Zongxin hand over to you every month?"

"This……"

Li Yuanjing was taken aback, and quickly looked at the chief steward of his own palace.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the amount of money, rare treasures, or beautiful prostitutes that Liu Zongxin donates to His Majesty every month is different. However, according to the old servant's estimate, the maximum amount per month is no more than [-] guan!"

Li Yuanjing's supervisor thought for a while, and hurriedly replied.

In fact, this is just his estimate, and if it is calculated carefully, it may be even less.

"Ten thousand strings?"

But just hearing this, Li Yuanjing was furious, with a cold look on his face.

"He borrows this king's name every month to snatch [-]."

"Okay, what a loyal minister, it's in vain that the king trusts him so much, let him lead the [-] troops in Pyongyang City, and let him be in charge of the inner and outer city defenses in Pyongyang City! I didn't expect that he would repay the king in this way?..."

And this time, Cui Gongming and the others also figured it out, subconsciously looked at each other with surprise on their faces.

However, when they looked up, they saw Li Yuanjing's frosty expression, and they couldn't help but tremble again.

"Okay, Liulang, calm down!" Li Yuan said slowly.

Hearing this, Li Yuanjing took a deep breath, and slightly cupped his hands at Li Yuan.

"Make Aye laugh!"

"It's good to calm down, this is such a big deal, it's not worth losing your mind!" Li Yuan said lightly.

"Yes, Aye!" Li Yuanjing hurriedly replied, but his eyes were still full of anger.

Li Yuan looked at Cui Gongming again.

"When did Liu Zongxin start collecting money and treasures from the wealthy businessmen and dignitaries in Pyongyang, and how much has he collected so far?"

Hearing this, Li Yuanjing's expression tightened, and he quickly looked at Cui Gongming and the others.

After thinking for a moment, Cui Gongming quickly replied.

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, this matter started at the beginning of last year, and it should have been more than three months a year!"

Li Yuan nodded slightly, then raised his head to look at Li Yuanjing: "Liu Lang, then since then, Liu Zongxin has offered you property and beautiful prostitutes?"

"Back to Aye, it seems to have started at the beginning of last year!"

Li Yuanjing quickly replied.

"In this way, Liu Zongxin has accumulated at least 15 coins or rare treasures in his hands!"

Li Yuan thought of something, and asked thoughtfully: "Since this is the case in Pyongyang, how about the surrounding cities?"

Hearing this, Li Yuanjing's expression tightened.

He not only commanded Pyongyang City, but also commanded the four cities of Yashan, Huangcheng, Donghu and Hutian around Pyongyang City.

And these four cities are cities near the capital of Goguryeo, and there are many wealthy businessmen in them.

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, the villain has never heard of the rich and powerful merchants in these four cities handing over such money!"

Cui Gongming replied honestly, "However, these four cities are very close to Pyongyang City, so the rich merchants and dignitaries in these four cities are actually branches of the rich merchants and dignitaries in Pyongyang City.

Therefore, the wealthy businessmen in Pyongyang paid money to Liu Duwei, but in fact it was the wealthy businessmen and dignitaries in these four cities who paid Liu Duwei! "

"I see!"

Hearing this, both Li Yuan and Li Yuanjing breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Yuan asked again: "So, is there any corrupt official like Liu Zongxin among the officials in these four cities?"

"This?"

Cui Gongming was stunned, and then said slowly again: "Reporting to the Supreme Emperor and King Zhao, the officials of these four cities may also be donated some gold, silver, jewelry and rare treasures by the wealthy businessmen and dignitaries of Goguryeo, and even my uncle. Merchants from Tang and surrounding countries donated some property, but it should not be as much as Captain Liu!"

"good!"

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

And Li Yuanjing subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the officials under his command are not all big corrupt officials.

Otherwise, it would be really embarrassing to throw it in front of Aye and Brother Sanwang!

"Come on, drink tea, drink tea!"

Li Yuan smiled gently at Cui Gongming and the others, then picked up the teacup and took a few sips.

Seeing this, Cui Gongming and the others quickly followed.

Putting down his teacup, Li Yuan asked again: "You know, Liu Zongxin has a good personal relationship with those officials in Pyongyang? Or, do you only send some beautiful prostitutes and a lot of property to those officials?"

"This……"

Cui Gongming and the others trembled again, frowning in thought.

After a while, he respectfully reported to Li Yuan: "Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, the villain has only heard of Liu Duwei's bold actions, but he has never heard of it. Liu Duwei has a very good personal relationship with any official, and even sent a lot of money. Prostitutes and finances!"

After finishing speaking, Cui Gongming thought of something, and said again: "Actually, the Supreme Emperor may not know that in Goguryeo, those beautiful prostitutes are not worth much. You can get a beautiful prostitute for only ten pennies. As for the beautiful prostitutes in Wa Kingdom and Silla Baekje , just pay a few more pennies, no more than fifteen pennies at most."

"Ok!"

Li Yuan nodded slightly, "Thank you for speaking out to me!"

"The Supreme Emperor is serious. It is already a great blessing for a villain to meet the Supreme Emperor, not to mention being able to report to the Supreme Emperor!"

The four of Cui Gongming got up quickly, and bowed their hands in fear.

……

(End of this chapter)