I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 231 The Unscrupulous Salt Merchant

When Jiangxi governor Cao Shunhe learned from his subordinates that there were many people gathered outside the government office, he sighed helplessly, then bit the bullet and walked out of the government office.

Cao Shunhe knew very well that the price of salt in the city must have risen again, and it was far beyond the affordability of the common people!Otherwise, the common people would never gather at the government office to make trouble.

Moreover, behind this must be the Liang family, Li family, and the salt merchants of the He family who are making trouble. They are testing their attitude!

Sure enough, when Cao Shunhe walked out of the mansion, those people seemed to see a savior, regardless of the obstruction of the guards around him, they surrounded him one after another. An insatiable salt merchant.

Before he came out of the government office, Cao Shunhe was already mentally prepared, but when he heard the price of salt quoted from the people, he was also furious.

"The price of salt in the city has risen to twenty yuan a catty!"

"Cao Shunhe, you have to calm down and be patient. The army of the imperial court must be on the way right now. We can't let them see the weakness!"

Cao Shunhe kept admonishing himself in his heart, but he couldn't help clenching his fists tightly, his fingernails were deeply embedded in his flesh, and traces of blood leaked out.

"My lord governor, please make the decision for us! The price of salt in the city has risen to [-] Wen a catty, and we ordinary people can no longer afford it!"

I saw an old man with gray hair and thin body, ignoring the guards' obstruction, came to Cao Shunhe and knelt down in front of Cao Shunhe, weeping.

"Please, Lord Governor, make the decision for us!"

After the old man, the rest of the people on the scene also knelt down on the ground, looking sad.

"What are you doing, get up for me! Do you want to blackmail the adults with this?"

When the guard saw Cao Shun and the surrounding guards, he drew out the long knife at his waist and threatened.

"Put away all the knives for me."

Seeing this, Cao Shunhe glanced at the guards around him, and ordered in a deep voice.

"My lord, but..."

When the surrounding guards heard this, their faces were full of hesitation.

"The officer said, put away the knife, didn't you hear?"

With a cold face, Cao Shunhe repeated it again.

But this time, perhaps due to the power of Cao Shun and the governor of Jiangxi, the group of guards guarding him reluctantly put away their knives.

Immediately, Cao Shunhe leaned down, helped the old man up from the ground, looked around, and said loudly.

"Everyone, please rest assured, I have received your request!"

"I will send someone to invite the big salt merchants in the city, the Liang family, the He family, and the Li family."

"Let their patriarch come to the government office to discuss matters and stabilize the price of salt!"

After reassuring the surrounding people, Cao Shunhe turned his gaze to the guards at the side and ordered.

"You go to the heads of the Liang family, the He family, and the Li family, and say that I, Cao, are waiting for them at the gate of the government office!"

"Your Excellency, but..."

Seeing this, the guard was about to evade, but he accidentally caught a glimpse of Cao Shunhe's eyes.

It was a look without any warmth, as if conveying such a message, if you dare to shirk again, you will die here immediately!

Coupled with the glaring looks of many people at the scene, the guard felt uncomfortable, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Yes, Lord Governor, this subordinate will go and inform them!"

After the guard finished speaking, he didn't dare to stay longer at the scene, so he left quickly.

Cao Shunhe looked at the guards going away, and then assured the many people present.

"Today's matter must be resolved. If this matter is not resolved, then I will not return to the government office!"

Cao Shunhe's words naturally resonated with the people present. At this moment, they are willing to believe that the governor in front of them will uphold justice for them!
Gradually, more and more people gathered at the gate of the government office, and more and more people gathered here. In the entire city, most of the people gathered here.

Countless pairs of eyes fell on Cao Shunhe and the guards around him, but Cao Shunhe turned a blind eye to these eyes. The guards around him suffered a lot, and they felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, extremely anxious.

These guards wanted to persuade Cao Shunhe to return to the government office countless times, but because of the promise he made earlier, no one dared to act rashly.

……

"Patriarch, there are guards from the government office outside to report the news."

While the three of them were waiting for Cao Shunhe's reaction, the butler came in and said respectfully.

"It's finally here!"

Li Yide, who was on the side, also looked refreshed after hearing the news, and then said.

"Let him in!"

Seeing this, Liang Hong at the side gave instructions to the steward.

Soon, under the leadership of the housekeeper, someone entered the room.

"I have met the three Patriarchs!"

After the guard finished speaking, his face was full of flattery.

"Okay, let's talk about it, what news does that person surnamed Cao want to inform us?"

Li Yide casually glanced at the visitor, and said contemptuously.

"Uh, this..."

The guard was afraid of offending the people in front of him, so he hesitated for a long time and didn't make it clear.

"Speak slowly, don't rush."

Seeing this, He Jin comforted softly.

After hesitating for a long time, the guard finally gritted his teeth and chose to tell these few what Cao Shunhe had said.

"He said that he was waiting for you at the gate of the government office! In addition, if this matter is not resolved for a day, he will not go back to the government office."

"What? This Cao Shunhe, it's really a toast, not a fine!"

"If he says that, then I won't go, let him wait there!"

After listening to the guard's description, Li Yide suddenly got up from his seat and was about to leave directly.

Perhaps it was because of being too angry that the fat on his body trembled, which looked rather funny.

"Don't worry, it's not too late to make a decision after listening to him."

Seeing this, Liang Hong frowned imperceptibly, and then persuaded Li Yide to come back.

"Did he say anything else besides that?"

Liang Hong turned his gaze to the guard and continued to ask.

"Well, it seems that there is no more..."

Facing Liang Hong's inquiry, the guard replied after recalling for a moment.

"Haha, it seems that this Cao Shunhe is really just an empty air!"

"Okay, let's go down and get the reward money."

After listening to the guard's report, Liang Hong gradually felt relieved, and told the guard so.

"Ah, thank you Patriarch, thank you Patriarch!"

After the guard heard it, he looked flattered, and then, led by the housekeeper, went to collect his reward.

"Oh, how do you see it?"

Seeing Liang Hong's confident look, the faces of the remaining two were full of curiosity.

"Think about it, since Cao Shunhe has been forced to use this method, doesn't it just prove that there is no one in his hands?"

"Hmph, it's really sad that the majestic governor of a province has fallen to such a state!"

After Liang Hong finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and said with emotion.

"That's right, since this Cao Shunhe is at the end of his rope, why don't we sell him some face?"

"Next, we can implement the next plan!"

After Li Yide listened to Liang Hong's advice, he suddenly realized, so he said.

"Then let's go to the government office now, so we can explain to him!"

He Jin, who had been silent all this time, also followed up and added.

"Well, let's go."

(End of this chapter)