The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Chapter 127 The Emperor’s White Gloves?
In the third year of Xuanhe, Cao Yanchang, who was dismissed from his post, relied on his water skills to make a prosperous career in the Cao Gang.

The old gang leader not only adopted him as his adopted son, but even handed the Cao Gang into his hands before his death.

After Cao Yanchang took over Caobang, Caobang gradually became different from other chambers of commerce in Kaifeng City. It can be said that it has a gangster spirit, or it can be said that it is militarized.

Of course, this militarization does not refer to arming, but management.

As for the tax cut-off, Cao Yanchang had no subjective consciousness. He simply felt that since other chambers of commerce could charge such high membership fees, he should also seek some benefits for the brothers in the Cao Gang, so he thought of sharing the profits. thing.

As for who he learned such high-end gameplay from, it was naturally his old boss Gao Qiu.

When the navy in the capital began to become more entertainment-oriented, Gao Qiu found some familiar businessmen to paint and repair the decks of the ships on Jinming Pool. He later informed the Supreme Emperor that the money for the repairs was paid by the businessmen. , profits should be distributed to these businessmen in the future.

The Supreme Emperor was a good man and agreed immediately.

Of course, these businessmen didn't make much money in the end, and all the money went into the Taiwei's mansion.

If it were in the past, Gao Qiu would definitely say that he was slandering and making false accusations, but now that the emperor is in charge, he can only blame himself: "It was me who harmed Brother Yanchang!"

In the dark and damp dungeon, Gao Qiu brought four side dishes and a pot of good wine.

"Did you call the government officials to chase me?" Cao Yanchang changed the topic and asked Gao Qiu with a glare.

No matter how smart and eloquent Gao Qiu was, he had no choice but to ask the government officials to chase Cao Yanchang. Gao Qiu could only smile awkwardly and said: "Isn't it because I'm afraid that if you run away, you won't be found again."

Cao Yanchang snorted disdainfully, picked up the wine bottle in front of him and drank heavily without leaving a drop for Gao Qiu.

After drinking happily, he wiped his mouth and said: "Thank you, Lieutenant, for the farewell drink!"

"What's the farewell drink? What's the farewell drink? I'm just here to visit an old friend in the prison, why should I come to see him off?"

"There is no need to comfort Lieutenant Gao. Although I, Cao Yanchang, have not read many books, I also know that the crime of tax interception is serious and the death penalty is inevitable... It's just that in Tanzhou, there is still a 60-year-old mother..."

When Cao Yanchang said this, he couldn't help sobbing.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Gao Qiu patted Cao Yanchang on the shoulder: "Brother Yanchang, you don't have to be like this. In fact, this matter can be big or small."

Cao Yanchang looked startled.

Gao Qiu said with a smile: "There are two sides to your words and two views to your affairs. If you want to live your life and fulfill your filial piety, I have a way."

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A few days later, Li Bangyan was stunned when he took the documents from the Ministry of Punishments.

"Shilang Qi, are you crazy?"

Qi Wei also smiled helplessly: "Prime Minister Li, it's no wonder that this happened. It was Cao Yanchang who suddenly rebelled and said that their Cao Gang had been ordered to cut off taxes in recent years."

"According to the order? From whom?" Li Bangyan stood up, clasping his hands behind his back and pacing: "If it were done according to the order, how could the officials go to such great lengths to force the king and the princess..."

When he blurted it out, Li Bangyan felt that it seemed inappropriate and paused abruptly.

Qi Wei was puzzled: "What does this have to do with forcing the king?"

Li Bangyan waved his hand: "In short, Cao Yanchang is absolutely talking nonsense when he says he did it according to the order. You, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, do you believe it now?"

Qi Wei then took out a secret edict from his arms and shook his head with a wry smile: "Should Prime Minister Li recognize this word?"

Li Bangyan took it and saw it was wilted!Who else could have such a beautiful thin golden body besides the Supreme Emperor?
Li Bangyan and Qi Wei looked at each other for a long time.

The matter was serious, so Li Bangyan stepped back and muttered: "Secretary Qi, what do you think of this matter?"

Although Qi Wei knew what he was thinking, he still didn't dare to say anything nonsense and could only kick the ball back: "During the Xuanhe period, the lower official was still a clerk in the Ministry of Punishment. How could he know the thoughts of the Supreme Emperor? Li Xiang was favored by the two dynasties, so he should be able to Find out whether this is true or false.”

As Qi Wei spoke, he came to Li Bangyan's side and gave Li Bangyan a cup of hot tea.

Li Bangyan frowned for a long time, and finally said slowly: "We can't ask the Supreme Emperor to go to the Ministry of Punishment, and we can't ask the Supreme Emperor rashly. It's difficult!"

Qi Wei knew this and asked, "Can't Li Xiang enter Longde Palace?"

Li Bangyan rolled his eyes at him: "Shilang Qi, you have only been an official for a short time, and you don't think about things comprehensively. This matter is not as simple as you think."

"I am willing to listen to Li Xiang's teachings!" Qi Wei pretended to be asking for advice humbly.

Li Bangyan was the prime minister, and he was a good teacher. Seeing this, he took two sips of tea and said leisurely: "The Emperor was very prosperous in Henan Province at that time. He spent a lot of money inside and outside the palace. It is very possible that he cut off a portion of the court's tax money. This matter Matters cannot be left to the officials in the court, lest the Yushitai get caught, so they can only be entrusted to people in the market."

"The officer thinks so too."

"And it's a secret edict. What does a secret edict mean? It means that it cannot be known to others. So, let's ask the Supreme Emperor rashly. Do you think he recognizes it or not?"

"I probably won't admit it, lest the officials..."

Li Bangyan waved his hand: "It doesn't matter whether you admit it or not. What's important is that we hurt the Supreme Emperor's face by asking this question. Although the Supreme Emperor is now...but he is still the Supreme Emperor after all."

"Then how do we finalize this matter? How do the officials explain it?"

Li Bangyan put down the tea bowl in his hand and thought for a moment: "Why do you think the officials have to attack the Caobang?"

"The tax has been cut off."

"No, no, no, it's definitely not that simple." Li Bangyan stood up again and walked around the room twice with his hands behind his hands: "I think the official's move is to settle an old score."

After saying these words, Li Bangyan seemed to have caught a glimpse of a secret, and his spirit was shaken: "Yes, that's it."

After sitting back, Li Bangyan knocked on the desk: "The officials want to settle the old accounts of the Supreme Emperor! So..."

Li Bangyan picked up the secret decree on the table and leaned towards the candlestick...

Qi Wei was shocked: "Li Xiang..."

Before he could dissuade him, the secret decree was already burning and turned into a puddle of ashes in a moment.

"This... this... Prime Minister Li, burning the imperial edict is a serious crime." Cold sweat broke out on Qi Wei's forehead.

But Li Bangyan seemed very relaxed: "Oh, where did the secret order come from? Where did the secret order come from?"

Seeing that Qi Wei was still puzzled, Li Bangyan explained: "Without this secret decree, the Supreme Emperor would be so grateful to us..."

"But where is the official family?"

"What do the officials want us to do? Let us investigate the Caobang tax interception. The money must be recovered, and the people must also be punished. Without this secret order, if our money is recovered, the people can also be killed. The officials Even if I hand over the imperial emissary, won’t this matter be resolved?”

Qi Wei suddenly realized that Jiang was indeed still old and hot: "Li Xiang is a great talent, but didn't you just say that the officials wanted to settle old scores? Why didn't you pass this secret order to the officials?"

Li Bangyan took a sip and said, "How come you don't understand? The daughter wants to settle old scores with me. Let's go and hand over the knife? When the Qingming Festival comes, my daughter suddenly comes to her senses. Do you think you will take it?" Let’s go to my grave with our heads?”

(End of this chapter)